Tuesday 5/31  [B Day]

Learning Goal: Understand how handwriting is analyzed.   

Daily Question: Who is Rosalind Franklin? [Answer:  Rosalind Franklin was a molecular biologist who discovered the double-helix of DNA; Go to bio on Rosalind Franklin]

Turn in Case File # 19 and missing work

Return and go over the Blood and DNA Analysis tests

Worksheet 3.3 – Go over Worksheet on Handwriting and Voice Analysis

Lab:  Measuring Writing [handwriting lab]

Homework: No Homework

Wednesday 6/1 [A Day]

Snack Time: 10 min snack break before the start of class

Learning Goal: Understand how hand writing is analyzed.

Daily Question: Second Look – Staying in Step

Pfeffer Group:

• Introduce:  Hand writing and voice analysis
• Lab:  Lab:  Measuring Writing [handwriting lab]
• Video:  Voice Analysis [6 min, if time permits]

Northrup Group:

• DNA & Blood Test – show students their test
• Lab:  Lab:  Measuring Writing [handwriting lab]
• Video:  Voice Analysis  [6 min]

Homework: No Homework

Thursday 6/2  [A Day]

Snack Time: 10 min snack break before the start of class

Learning Goal: Understand how handwriting is analyzed.

Daily Question: Hand writing activity online: http://forensics.rice.edu/html/handwriting.html

Northrup Group-

Handwriting Comparison Lab Parts 1 and 2[see Basic Laboratory Exercises for Forensic Science]

Part 1:  A Famous Forgery

Part 2: Are you a good Forger?

Worktime/Start homework, if no missing work

Pfeffer Group-

Handwriting Comparison Lab Parts 1 and 2[see Basic Laboratory Exercises for Forensic Science]

Part 1:  A Famous Forgery

Part 2: Are you a good Forger?

Worktime/start homework, if no missing work

Redeem Positive Points

Homework:  Case Files # 20 [Last Case File], Due next Mon, June 6 th

Friday 6/3 [B Day]

Learning Goal: Understand how handwriting is analyzed.

Daily Question: Second Look – Staying in Step

Online handwriting activity: http://forensics.rice.edu/html/handwriting.html

Handwriting Comparison Lab Parts 1 and 2

Part 1:  A Famous Forgery

Part 2: Are you a good Forger?

Worktime/start homework, if no missing work

Redeem Positive Points

Homework:  Case Files # 20, Due next Tues, June 7th

Tuesday [5/31] B Day

Learning Goal – Understand the different states of matter.

Daily Question – Which state of matter has no definite shape but does have a definite volume. [Answer:  Liquid]

Hand back homework and let other students know what they are missing

B1:  Worksheet – States of Matter [finish] [see Chemical Building Blocks textbook pages 42 -47]

B3:  Worksheet – States of Matter [start] [see Chemical Building Blocks textbook pages 42 -47]

Video:  States of Matter [3 min video clip]

Demos [do outside]:

• Mentos and Pop
• Ice-ees [observe the change from solid to liquid as melt]

Discuss the two types of changes that occurred:

• Physical change examples: melting, freezing, boiling water, dissolving, chopping, bending
• Chemical change examples:  involve burning, formation of a gas, temperate change, and color change;
• See pp. 46-53 in Chemical Interactions textbook]
• If time, share the Kare 11 video clip of Mentos and Diet Coke

Homework: Scientist Summary Homework, Due next Tuesday, June 7th

Wednesday [6/1] A Day

Learning Goal: Understand the different states of matter.

Daily Question: Which state of matter has no definite shape but does have a definite volume. [Answer:  Liquid]

A1: Worksheet – States of Matter [start]

A4: Worksheet – States of Matter [finish]

Demo [do demos outside]:

• Mentos and Pop
• Ice-ees [observe change from solid to liquid as melt; A4 has had their Ice-ees already]

Discuss the two types of changes that occurred:

• Physical change examples: melting, freezing, boiling water, dissolving, chopping, bending
• Chemical change examples:  involve burning, formation of a gas, temperate change, and color change;
• See pp. 46-53 in Chemical Interactions textbook]
• If time, share the Kare 11 video clip of Mentos and Diet Coke

Homework: Scientist Summary Homework, due next Monday, June 6th

Thursday 6/2 [A Day]

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between a metal and a non-metal.

Daily Question – Name one metal and one non-metal.

Worksheet: Metals and Non-metals

Demo: Metals and Non-metals

Fill in Positive Point Log

1. Fill in Planner
2. Redeem Points
3. Return Science Binder to shelf
4. Sit quietly

If time, read science trivia.

Homework: Scientist Summary Homework, due next Monday, June 6th

Friday 6/3 [B Day]

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between a metal and non-metal.

Daily Question: Name one metal and one non-metal.

Worksheet: Metals and Non-metals

Demo: Metals and Non-metals

Fill in Positive Point Log

1. Fill in Planner
2. Redeem Points
3. Return Science Binder to shelf
4. Sit quietly

If time, read science trivia.

Homework: Scientist Summary Homework, due next Tuesday, June 7th

Monday 5/23 [A Day]

Learning Goal: Demonstrate knowledge how DNA and blood evidence are analyzed.

Daily Question: What are the protein pairs that make up the DNA sequence on the Study Guide?  [Answer: A, T, C, G, A, T, A, C, T]

Turn in Case Files #18

Northrup Group:

• Review for Test ~ 5 min  [Review Blood Basics Notes, Blood Science Notes and Lab, Blood Spatter Worksheet and Study Guide]
• Test:  Blood and DNA
• DNA Word Find [optional]

Pfeffer Group:

• Review as a class
• Take test

Homework: No Homework

Tuesday 5/24  [B Day]

Learning Goal: Understand and review how DNA and blood evidence are analyzed.

Daily Question: Second Look [spot the 10 differences]

Turn in Case File # 18 and missing work

Discussion on the DNA: Application in Finding Persons Innocent

Review Activity: Blood & DNA Analysis – Jeopardy

Homework: Study Guide, Test is Friday, May 27th

Wednesday 5/25 [B Day]

Learning Goal: Students will understand how hand writing is analyzed.

Daily Question: Second Look [spot the 10 differences]

Introduce: Hand writing and voice analysis

Video: Voice Analysis [Discover Education video, approx. 6 min]

Homework: Study Guide, Test is Friday, May 27th

Thursday 5/26  [A Day]

Learning Goal: Understand how hand writing is analyzed.

Daily Question: Who was Rosalind Franklin? [Molecular Biologist who discovered the helical structure of DNA.  Note:  This was a question on Case File #18, so everyone should know the answer!]

Northrup Group-

Worksheet: Lesson 3-4 Hand writing and voice identification

Video: Voice Analysis [approx 6 min]

Lab: Measuring Handwriting [if time permits]

Pfeffer Group-

Worksheet: Lesson 3-4 Hand writing and voice identification

Video: Voice Analysis [approx 6 min]

Redeem Positive Points

Homework: Case Files # 19, Due next Wed, June 1st

Friday 5/27 [B Day]

Learning Goal: Demonstrate knowledge how DNA and blood splatter patterns are analyzed.

Daily Question: What are the protein pairs that make up the DNA sequence on the Study Guide?  [Answer: A, T, C, G, A, T, A, C, T]

Review Time: Allow students 5 min to review prior to test

Test: DNA and Blood Evidence

DNA word find [optional]

Lab: Measuring Writing [if time permits]

Work time: complete missing worksheets, homework, and labs

Redeem Positive Points

Homework: Case Files # 19, Due next Tues, May 31st & Complete missing work

We have begun a new unit in health class.  This unit will take us up through the end of the year.  Our schedule is posted below for this unit.  Note schedule is subject to change do to class pacing and developmental level.

Day 1:

• Introduction
• What is Human Growth and Development, what topics will we cover
• Ground rules: Ask, Protect, Pass, Listen, Encourage
• Public vs. Private Discussion

Day 2:

• Dear Chris: review to check for understanding of puberty/hygiene and the physical, emotional, and social changes
• Male Reproductive System Notes

Day 3:

• Female Reproductive System
• Conception

Day 4:

• Abstinence
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Contraceptives

Day 5:

• Sexuality
• Review for quiz

Day 6:

• Quiz
• Finish up missing work for health

If you are looking for additional resources in this area feel free to check out www.kidshealth.org which contains resources for kids, teens and parents on a variety of health topics.

Greetings! We have begun a new unit in Mindfulness.  This unit will take us through the rest of the year.  The title of our unit is Fish Philosophy.  The core principles of this philosophy are:

• Choose your attitude- your attitude is your reaction to what life hands you, and only you can choose that reaction
• Play- is not a specific game or activity, it is a state of mind that brings new energy to the tasks at hand and sparks creative solutions
• Make their Day- find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear- and make their day
• Be Present- become engaged with your whole mind in whatever you do, do not just hear but listen.

Each day in class will focus on one of these principles and we will discuss how we can incorporate them into class, LGA and at home.

So far students have shared these reasons to choose a positive attitude…

Monday [5/23] A Day

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between compounds and mixtures.

Daily Question – What type of precipitation did you have this weekend? [Answers will vary:  rain, hail, sleet.  Then discuss state of matter. Rain = liquid, Hail = solid, Sleet = solid, Water vapor in clouds= gas]

Hand back homework and let other students know what they are missing

A1: Describing Matter  - Worksheet finish worksheet Compounds and Mixtures [see Chemical Building Blocks textbook pages 12-15] – Compounds and Mixtures

A4: Changes in Matter – Worksheet

Demo: mixture of vegetable oil, corn syrup, water [with blue food coloring]

Homework: No Homework

Tuesday [5/24] B Day

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between compounds and mixtures.

Daily Question –  What type of precipitation did you have this weekend? [Answers will vary:  rain, hail, sleet.  Then discuss states of matter. Rain = liquid, Hail = solid, Sleet = solid, Water vapor in clouds= gas]

Hand back homework and let other students know what they are missing

Intro to Matter- Describing Matter Worksheet [see Chemical Building Blocks textbook pages 6 -15] – Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Homework: No Homework

Wednesday [5/25] B Day

Learning Goal: Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes.

Daily Question: When we cook marshmallows, is this a physical or chemical change? [Answer:  Chemical change]

Worksheet: Changes in Matter  [Chemical Building Blocks textbook p. 22 – 25]

Chemical Change Demos

Homework: Scientist Homework, Due  June 7th

Thursday 5/26 [A Day]

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between a chemical and physical change.

Daily Question – Name one physical and one chemical change.

Worksheet: States of Matter

Chemical Change Demos

Video: States of Matter

Fill in Positive Point Log

Fill in Planner

Redeem Positive Points

If time, read science trivia.

Homework: Scientist Homework, Due  June 6th

Friday 5/27 [B Day] NOTE:  Middle School Art Field Trip  beginning during 2^nd hour

Learning Goal – Understand the difference between a chemical and physical change.

Daily Question: Name the states of matter.  [Answer:  Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma]

B1:  Worksheet: States of Matter

Video [brief] :  States of Matter

Lab: Penny Polishing [if time permits]

B3: Several students that will be on Art Field Trip.

Video: States of Matter/Catch-up Day for those not on Field Trip

Fill in Positive Point Log

Fill in Planner

Redeem Positive Points

If time, read science trivia.

Homework: Scientist Homework, Due  June 7th

A2 and B3:

Students turned in their Persuasive Column assignment for Ch. 9 of Ender’s Game.

Students read Ch. 10 of Ender’s Game and took part in a class discussion.

Students read Ch. 11 of Ender’s Game and completed the reading guide.

Students read Ch. 12 of Ender’s Game and completed the writing assignment

Students began reading Ch. 13 of Ender’s Game.

B4:

Students finished revising and editing their short stories.

Students took notes on Mythology.

Students began reading three creation stories of their choice and completed the Creation Story Notes

Creation Stories: (Three more in print…coming soon)

Yokut Creation Story

Grandmother Spider Steals the Fire

Apache Creation Story