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If any assistance is needed, I am available for tutoring before school (7:45 a.m.) every day of the week. Week of November 9 – 13, 2009 Pre-AP and Science 7 | Monday, November 9, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. List the differences among atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds. 4. Explain the relationship between chemistry and life science. 5. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Think critically: Crackers contain starch. Explain why a cracker begins to taste sweet after it is in your mouth for five minutes without being chewed. 2. Finish notes on digestive system. 3. Review – digestive system and chemistry of life: - Define: organic compound, inorganic compound, carbohydrate, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, absorption, digestion, ingestion, elimination, bile, chyme, saliva, and amylase. - Identify – mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, pancreas, liver, gall bladder. - Explain what organs are accessory organs and which organs are not in the digestive system. - Be able to read a food pyramid and determine which are important for nutrition. - Be able to tell and explain the importance of each of the nutrient classes – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water. 4. Study and review. 5. Organize materials. 6. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Finish digestive system notes. 3. Copy review. 4. STUDY FOR QUIZ. | Assessment/Evaluation | Digestive system foldable notes, guided questions, review questions | Additional Resources | Review questions and activity | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of chemistry of life and digestive system. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Why is the digestive system important for organisms? 2. Review. 3. Quiz – Digestive system and chemistry of life. 4. Read magazine. 5. Organize materials. 6. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Review. 3. Complete quiz. 4. Read magazine. | Assessment/Evaluation | Completion of quiz. | Additional Resources | quiz | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Identify physical and chemical properties of matter. 2. Classify objects based on physical properties. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Define: - Physical property – characteristic that you can observer without changing or trying to change the composition of the substance. - Chemical property – characteristic that cannot be observed without altering the substance. - Matter – anything that has mass and takes up space 2. Organize notes and foldable for physical and chemical properties. 3. Organize notes for physical and chemical change. (if possible). 4. Organize materials. 5. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Organize and complete notes. 3. Practice with examples of physical/chemical properties and physical/chemical change. | Assessment/Evaluation | Organization of notes, placement of materials in appropriate categories. | Academic Vocabulary | - Physical property – characteristic that you can observer without changing or trying to change the composition of the substance. - Chemical property – characteristic that cannot be observed without altering the substance. - Matter – anything that has mass and takes up space | Additional Resources | Objects as examples, notes, and foldable | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Thursday, November 12, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Compare several physical and chemical changes. 2. Identify examples of physical and chemical changes. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Define: - physical change – the form or appearance of matter changes, but not its composition - chemical change – substances are changed into different substances - condensation – gas changes into a liquid - sublimation – solid changes directly into a gas - deposition – gas changes into a solid - law of conservation of mass – total mass of the matter is the same before and after a physical or chemical change. 2. Organize foldable notes on physical/chemical change. 3. Organize materials. 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Organize and complete notes – physical/chemical change. 3. STUDY for QUIZ. | Assessment/Evaluation | Organization of notes, placement of materials in appropriate categories. | Academic Vocabulary | - physical change – the form or appearance of matter changes, but not its composition - chemical change – substances are changed into different substances - condensation – gas changes into a liquid - sublimation – solid changes directly into a gas - deposition – gas changes into a solid - law of conservation of mass – total mass of the matter is the same before and after a physical or chemical change. | Additional Resources | Objects as examples, notes, and foldable | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Friday, November 13, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of physical properties/changes and chemical properties/changes. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Critical thinking puzzle. 2. Review. 3. Quiz. 4. Grade quiz. 5. Discuss. 6. Organize materials. 7. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Review. 3. Take quiz. 4. Grade quiz. 5. Participate in discussion. | Assessment/Evaluation | Completion and performance on quiz. | Additional Resources | quiz |
Week of November 2 – 6, 2009 Pre-AP and Science 7 | Monday, November 2, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. List the differences among atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds. 4. Explain the relationship between chemistry and life science. 5. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. 6. Finish notes on Nightmares Video. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Which of these animals from the Nightmares video is your favorite and why? b. Finish video. 2. Begin gathering information on compounds, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals. Activity. 3. Organize materials. 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Finish video notes. 3. Begin and organize information on compounds, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals. Activity. | Assessment/Evaluation | Completion of task and organization of notes. | Academic Vocabulary | Given the previous week. | Additional Resources | Rotation stations – gather materials. | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Tuesday, November 3, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. List the four types of organic compounds found in all living things. 2. Continue with rotation stations. 3. Organize materials. 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Begin and organize information on compounds, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and minerals. Activity. | Assessment/Evaluation | Completion of task and organization of notes. | Additional Resources | Rotation stations – gather materials. | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Wednesday, November 4, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. | Teacher Activities & Strategies Heads together Individual - mastery | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Words you should have defined from the bellwork – nutrient, enzyme, peristalsis, chime, and villi. If you do not have it, define it. b. What is the difference between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion? 2. Begin and complete Digestive System foldable notes. 3. Organize materials 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Work on digestive system notes and foldable. | Assessment/Evaluation | Organization of notes, label of digestive system diagram. | Academic Vocabulary | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, chyme, villi, bile | Additional Resources | Foldable, map pencils, diagram | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Thursday, November 5, 2009 (In-Service; Early Dismissal at 11:30) | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. What are the accessory organs of the digestive system? 2. Complete Digestive System foldable notes. 3. Organize materials 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Work on digestive system notes and foldable. | Assessment/Evaluation | Organization of notes, label of digestive system diagram. | Academic Vocabulary | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, chyme, villi, bile | Additional Resources | Foldable, map pencils, diagram | Pre-AP and Science 7 | Friday, November 6, 2009 | Objective (Student will…) | The student will be able to: 1. Distinguish the differences between mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. 2. Identify the organs of the digestive system and what takes place in each. 3. Explain how homeostasis is maintained in digestion. | Teacher Activities & Strategies | 1. Bellwork: Please copy and complete. a. Critical thinking puzzle. 2. Complete Digestive System foldable notes. 3. Organize materials 4. Dismissal. | Student Activities | 1. Complete bellwork. 2. Work on digestive system notes and foldable. | Assessment/Evaluation | Organization of notes, label of digestive system diagram. | Academic Vocabulary | Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen, chyme, villi, bile | Additional Resources | Foldable, map pencils, diagram |
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