Mr. Riggins (INB) Table of Contents

Page Number / Learning Goal (LG) / Classwork (CW) / Homework (HW) / Date
1-8 Table of Contents Pages for Semester 1 / I can write down all my assignments for science and keep them in one secure place. / Number each page in this notebook in the bottom corner / 8/10/16
8/11/16
9 / I can read and follow safety instructions in a science class laboratory. / Complete both sides of Science Safety Contract / Get the Science Safety Contract Read & Signed / 8/10/16
8/11/16
10 / I can make one or more Observations and Inferences from drawings, narratives, or objects in our science class. / Footprints (ELMO) & Safari (ELMO) Notes & Discussion / Read and Sign the 7th Grade Science Syllabus / 8/12/16
8/15/16
11 / I can make one or more Observations and Inferences from drawings, narratives, or objects in our science class. / LuAnn & Bizarro Action Comics / 8/16/16
8/17/16
12 / I can distinguish between an Observation and an Inference in a Scientific Investigation. / 7th Grade Pretest BC: Finish the Comic Strip / Bring your text book with you to class next time / 8/22/16
8/23/16
13 / I can distinguish between an Observation and an Inference in a Scientific Investigation. / Observation Notes
Handouts: / 8/24/16
8/25/16
14 / I can distinguish between an Observation and an Inference in a Scientific Investigation. / Making Qualitative Observations / Read, Highlight Vocabulary, and Complete All / 8/24/16
8/25/16
15 / I can distinguish between an Observation and an Inference in a Scientific Investigation. / Making Quantitative Observations
AVID CHECK / Answers within the text between p. 7-11 for next class / 8/24/16
8/25/16
16 / I can distinguish between an Observation and an Inference in a Scientific Investigation. / Which is Which?
(Qualitative and Quantitative Comparisons) / 8/26/16
8/29/16
17 / I can carry out systematic observations in a scientific investigation and make predictions that I can defend with data. / Observations and Inferences I
(Chin Up Comic) / 8/26/16
8/29/16
18 / I can carry out systematic observations in a scientific investigation and make predictions that I can defend with data. / Bird Nest
(Making Predictions defended with data) / Turn in text on back Counter for a Grade / 8/26/16
8/29/16
19 / I can carry out systematic observations in a scientific investigation and make predictions that I can defend with data. / In the Kitchen
Discussion & Notes / 8/30/16
8/31/16
20 / I can carry out systematic observations in a scientific investigation and make predictions that I can defend with data. / Home Lab / 8/30/16
8/31/16
21 / I can describe ways scientists explain things with models, computers, maps, and other tools that help scientists. / Basic Science Process Skills (Vocabulary) ELMO / Make 3x5 Study Note Cards / 8/30/16
8/31/16
22 / I can describe ways scientists explain things with models, computers, maps, and other tools that help scientists. / Basic Science Process Skills
(Vocabulary II Handout) / Tape Text Book Review “Sticky” onto inside front cover of text / 8/30/16
8/31/16
23 / I can differentiate replication (by others) from repetition (multiple trials). / Text: Read p. 52. Answer 1-3 p. 52 3 #23 Repetition/ Replicationws / text exercises for Quiz FA-1-1
p.57 (1&3) / 9/1/16
9/2/16
24 / I can explain that empirical evidence is all observations that I can defend with datataken from the natural world. / #24 Sponge Bob Review worksheet. / p.58(16&17)
p.59 (1-3) / 9/6/16
9/7/16
25 / I can carry out systematic observations in a scientific investigation and make predictions that I can defend with data. / # 25 “Measure for Measure” Videos and worksheet / 9/12/16
9/13/16
9/14/16
26 / I can utilize models and the scientific method to solve problems in class projects / #26 Make Models worksheet / Text: Read & Answer p. 60-67 / 9/15/16
9/16/16
27 / I can recognize bias in scientific writing. I can argue scientifically using scientific data (from reading) to support my arguments / #27 Reading for Bias worksheet. Scientific Debate / Text p. 12-13,16-17 / 9/15/16
9/16/16
28 / I can describe how scientific methods are used in pursuing scientific explanations in areas like biology, geology and physics. / 28) Quickwrite: What makes an experiment valid? 2) Grafitti Wall / Text: p. 40-43You Tube: Times & Troubles of SM / 9/19/16
9/20/16
29 / I can identify dependent and independent test variables in an experiment / #29) Experimental Design Worksheet
Scientific Method Video / Text: 47-57. Read & Answer all Activities / 9/21/16
9/22/16
9/23/16
30 / I can distinguish between an experiment with controls and variables & other forms of scientific investigation like product comparisons / #30 Practicing Variables (Pair/Share Activity)Science Math Check-up / Study your INB from #26 to #31 for the next formative. / 9/23/16
9/26/16
9/27/16
31 / I can explain how not all knowledge in science is derived by experimentation using specific examples such as models, maps, graphs, etc. / #31 Determining Independent & Dependent Variables
“Dry Mix” Notes / Review for Test
Study / 9/23/16
9/26/16
9/27//16
32 / I can identify independent variables (test variables) and dependent variables (outcome variables) in an experiment / Dry/Mix Notes
32 Video: Cornell Notes: Principles of Science Principles / Review[MLR1] for Test / 9/27/16
9/28/16
33 / I can identify independent variables (test variables) and dependent variables (outcome variables) in an experiment / 33: Quickwrite #2: Design a Science Experiment / Review for Test: Finish and Turn in Late HW assignments / 9/29/16
9/30/16
34 / In Designing Experiments I can identify the Independent and Dependent Variable and which axis (x or y ) that they go on. / WOMEN IN IT PRESENTATION FOR GIRLS ONLY / #34 Designing Experiments /Identifying Variables / 10/3/16
10/4/16
35 / I can match each relevant term to its clue or definition on the worksheet / #35 Foundations of Science w.s. / Review for Test / 10/5/16
10/6/16
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