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    This site will be used to list what we’re studying, resources, interesting sites, practice tests, notes from class, and activities that relate to our topic. Some of those activities will be used in class while there may be some that are strictly listed for fun. Most links will be science related and should be very kid-safe. I check each site myself to ensure that there is no content that might be objectionable.

Openers

August 11, 2010

This table contains the Eye Openers answered at the beginning of class each day. This will be a running record for the year.
DayDateQuestionLearning Goal
MondayAugust 30Identify 4 facts about Gummi Bears other than - They taste good.Review the scientific method.
TuesdayAugust 31Describe the changes you expect to see in today's lab.Understand the scientific process.
WednesdaySeptember 1State a hypothesis regarding how you will do on the test Friday. Review the scientific method.
ThursdaySeptember 2Write a hypothesis for what you think you'll do this weekend. Review the scientific method.
FridaySeptember 3Design an experiment to determine the best method of studying for a test. Scientific Method test

: 7th Grade Today's Topic/Opener

September 3 – Today in Class

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September 3, 2010

Was a test day.  Hard to have a test that’s based more on thinking things through than on hard facts, isn’t it?  Sorry, guys.  Remember, messing up a test won’t destroy you.  We’ll work on learning how to take them and it’ll get better.  I promise.  Have a good long weekend and come back on Tuesday ready to get moving on Earth Changes.

: Today In Class

Protected: Scientific Method Test

September 2, 2010


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Thursday, September 2 Homework

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September 2, 2010

Your homework tonight is to answer the following open response question. AND to study for your test.

The scientific method is used to solve not only science inquiries, but also every day problems. It provides an orderly progression of steps for working through those issues that may otherwise tend to frustrate us or simply intrigue us.

1. Describe a situation in your everyday life that you might struggle to find a solution to.

2. Explain how you would use the scientific method to find a solution to the situation described above.

: Homework

Thursday September 2 – Today in Class

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September 2, 2010

Presentations are complete for the most part. Morning classes have 1 more group to go. Was an interesting day. We’ll have those up and ready to watch by the end of the weekend. Sorry, guys. It takes some time.

: Today In Class

Okay, Guys, I forgot – New 7th Grade Website

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September 1, 2010

If you’re interested in working on the new North Marshall 7th Grade website, please respond to this post.  Make sure you include an email address so that I can get a list started and we can get going.

: General Information

September 1 – Today in Class

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September 1, 2010

Today was prep day for Scientific Method skits tomorrow.  Should be interesting, considering the ideas that were floating around.  Can’t wait to see the skits!  Which will be on the website after Labor Day.

Test Friday, guys.  Don’t forget!

: Today In Class

August 31 – Today in Class

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August 31, 2010

Today, we dissolved gummi bears.  Made a big gooey mess, we did.  The kids had a good time and seemed to try really hard. I was so impressed with how well they were thinking things through.  Lab went well and at the end of the day, the room is cleaner than when we started.  That’s pretty impressive!

Got some pictures of some classes, but not all.  I was trying to do too many jobs at once, I guess.  I’ll try to get them posted soon.

Next on our agenda – Scientific Method skits.

: Today In Class

August 31 – Homework

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August 31, 2010

Your homework is to complete the Gummi Bear Lab Debriefing page.  Remember that your lab worksheet and your debriefing must be turned in tomorrow. You can get another copy of the lab debriefing by clicking below.

Gummi Bear Lab Debrief

: Homework

August 30 – Today in Class

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August 30, 2010

Today, we started filling out our review sheet.  Most of us finished, so that should be about ready to go.  I gave a suggestion about creating cards for studying for the test.  I really think it helps.  If you need the review sheet, it’s right below.  So is the powerpoint we used in class.

Scientific Method Powerpoint

Scientific Method Review

We looked at our lab for tomorrow.  I’ll post the link to the lab below so you can look at it.  Be sure you know what question you’re going to be asking.  That will help speed up the process.

Gummi Bear Lab

We also talked about our scientific method commercial, which I’ll also attach here.  We work on them Wednesday and perform on Thursday.

Sell Me the Scientific Method

: Today In Class

My Creative Kiddos

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August 27, 2010

On Thursday, the kids were to come up with an acronym for the steps of the scientific method.  They had two different versions to choose from. The one that most of them used was the one on the board – Problem, Research, Hypothesis, Design Experiment, Test Hypothesis, Gather Data, Conclusion.  Some of these were too great to pass up.  So I’m putting them here. ;)

People ride horse due to gravitational collisions.

Pink rabbits hide down the green chamber.

Please ride home down the graveled corner.

Princesses run here during the George Strait convention.

Pink rabbit has done taught good classes.

Panthers ride helicopters down the giant cliffs.

Pam rides her dog to good colleges.

Purple Rupert has denied the granny cannibal.

Pink reindeer hop down the green courtyard.

Periwinkle rainbow horses destroyed the green corn.

People ran hysterically down the Gulf Coast.

Purple rats hide down the ghostly corridor.

: 7th Grade Science, General Information
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