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Welcome to Mrs. Eubanks’s Blog! 

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If you are looking for Science information (daily updates, classwork, links, due dates, reminders, etc.) please go to Schoology and check out the “UPDATE” section.  Links to assignments as well as other important science resources can also be found in the “MATERIALS” section of Schoology.   

My study session time has also changed.  As of now, the weekly science study session will be held on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:00.  (I’m happy to make arrangements to meet at other times as well.)  There is a link to my study session posted in the “Materials” section of Schoology.

As always, please reach out to me with any questions!  ~Mrs. Eubanks

siobhan.eubanks@adams12.org

Wednesday, Sept 23

Galaxy Kitten Aviator Glasses Men's Small T-Shirt Cat Space Travel Intergalactic | eBay
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will be able to make observations, inferences and predications. 
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can make accurate observations 
  • I can use observations to make logical inferences and predictions.   
WARM UP:
None
SYNCH TIME (all together):
None
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
OIP #2  (This is in the white “Wednesday Work” folder in Schoology.)

Tuesday, Sept 22

Spacey Cat Cat Painting Galaxy Glasses Cat Portrait | Etsy
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will be able to make observations, inferences and predications. 
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can make accurate observations 
  • I can use observations to make logical inferences and predictions.   
WARM UP:
*** Start your warm up as soon as you get to class! 

WARM UP:  (This is an easy one today!). Grab a piece of paper and a pencil.  We’ll be doing a practice assignment on paper today.

SYNCH TIME (all together):
1.  Make sure you know where to find tomorrow’s Wednesday Work.  🙂

2.  Discuss OIP #1

3.  Practice making observations, inferences, predictions (OIPs)

ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
What In the World? #1  (This is in the green “Welcome to Science” folder in Schoology.)

Monday, Sept 21

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RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will be able to make observations, inferences and predictions. 
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can make accurate observations 
  • I can use observations to make logical inferences and predictions.   
WARM UP:
*** Start your warm up as soon as you get to class! 

Warm Up 9/21/20:  Testable vs. Non-Testable Questions

SYNCH TIME (all together):
1.  Finish photo reveals if needed

2.  Discuss testable and non-testable questions.  How do you know the difference?

3.  Define and practice making observations, inferences, predictions (OIPS).

ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
OIP #1 (This is in the green “Welcome to Science” folder in Schoology.)

Friday, Sept 18

Space cat | Cats | Know Your Meme
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will be able to apply scientific inquiry to a new situation. 
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can identify the steps of scientific inquiry.
  • I can describe how the Mythbusters follow these steps.   
WARM UP:
*** Start your warm up as soon as you get to class! 

Warm Up 9/18/20:  Elephant Footsteps (in Schoology)

SYNCH TIME (all together):
Today is a catch up / extension day.  I will have small groups stay in our Meet while others will work on their own.
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
Scientific Inquiry Mythbusters #1 (In Schoology in the green “Welcome to Science” folder.)

Thursday, Sept 17

PUBG's Miramar map is coming to Xbox One test servers before the end of the month > NAG
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT

No MAPS today!  (The system is down so we can’t test.  I know that makes you very sad. 😉 )

LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will understand interactions within an ecosystem.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
  • I can model how energy is transferred through a food chain.
WARM UP:
*** Start your warm up as soon as you get to class! 

Warm Up 9/17/20:  Ecology Quizlet (in Schoology)

SYNCH TIME (all together):
  1. Photo Reveal Projects (finish!)
  2. Finish/review:  A Pond Ecosystem
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
Food Chain Quiz (in Schoology)

Wednesday, Sept 16

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RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will navigate through a new science resource.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can log into ScienceWorld.
  • I can find a current event article and write a brief summary.
WARM UP:
SYNCH TIME (all together):
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
Today’s work is in Schoology under “Wednesday Work 9/16/20”.  You will find this assignment in the new white “Wednesday Work” folder.  All of the links and directions are on the assignment.  🙂

ANNOUNCEMENT:                            We will be taking Science MAPS on Thursday and Friday.

Tuesday, Sept 15

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RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will understand interactions within an ecosystem.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
  • I can model how energy is transferred through a food chain.
WARM UP:
***START YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS.  

For today’s warm up, please check your grades and assignment comments on

  • Yesterday’s warm up (Steps of Scientific Inquiry #2) and on
  • Biotic and Abiotic Ecological Interactions

You should be able to see your grades and assignment comments in Schoology.  You can also check your grades in IC.

SYNCH TIME (all together):
  1. Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Identify Wednesday Work and where to find it
  3. Pop Quiz:  Steps of Scientific Inquiry QUIZ  (6 minutes)
  4. Review “Food Chain Practice”
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
Do:  A Pond Ecosystem (in Schoology)

ANNOUNCEMENT:                            We will be taking Science MAPS on Thursday and Friday.

Monday, Sept. 14

Wallp_5s | Cat cartoon images, Black cat art, Cartoon cat
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will understand interactions within an ecosystem.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can pull information from resources.
  • I can define the role producers, consumers and decomposers play in a food chain.
  • I can model how energy is transferred through a food chain.
WARM UP:
***START YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS. 🙂

Warm Up:  Steps of Scientific Inquiry #2 (This is in the new dark gray “Warm Up” folder in Schoology.)

SYNCH TIME (all together):
  1. Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Define:  PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, DECOMPOSERS, and FOOD CHAIN
  3. Finish (or check) e-Vocab
  4. Food Chain Practice – practice one together
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
Finish the other food chains in “Food Chain Practice”.

ANNOUNCEMENT:                            We will be taking Science MAPS on Thursday and Friday.

Friday, Sept 11

Close-Up Of Tabby Kitten Watching Goldfish On White Seamless | Kimballstock
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
Students will understand interactions within an ecosystem.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an environment and ways that they interact.
  • I can pull information from resources.
  • I can define the role producers, consumers and decomposers play in a food chain.
Warm Up:
No warm up today. 🙂
SYNCH TIME (all together):
  1. Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Discuss ecological interactions
  3. e-Vocab (depending on time)

 

ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
DO:  Biotic and Abiotic Ecological Interactions (in Schoology) – submit when done