Thursday, Sept 10

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I don't want to brag but I'm kind of a... - Simon the backpacking Kitty | Facebook
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will understand interactions within an ecosystem.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can use resources to define scientific vocabulary.
  • I can identify and explain the following scientific terms:  ecosystem, biotic factors, abiotic factors
WARM UP:

***Start working on your warm up as soon as you get to class.  🙂

Warm Up 9/10/20:  Steps of Scientific Inquiry #1 (in Schoology)
SYNCH TIME (all together):
 1.  Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects

2.  Demo:  Add to e-Vocab:  ECOSYSTEM, BIOTIC and ABIOTIC – do not submit yet

3.  Watch the video, “Study Jams: Ecosystems” (linked to the table of contents slide on your e-Vocab)
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
 1. Add definitions and photos to e-Vocab:  ECOSYSTEM, BIOTIC and ABIOTIC – do not submit yet

2. Watch the video, “Study Jams: Ecosystems” (linked to the table of contents slide on your e-Vocab)

Wednesday, Sept 9

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Meet Simon, Who Has Been Traveling With His Human For Two Years | Bored Panda
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.
  • I can explain how biotic and abiotic factors depend on one another in an ecosystem.
WARM UP:
 No warm up.
SYNCH TIME (all together):
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ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
 Go to:  Wednesday Work 9/9/20 – You’ll find this in the purple “Ecology Part 1” the white “Wednesday Work” folder in Schoology.

Wednesday work is due by 2:45 pm.

Tues, Sept. 8

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Simon, The Backpacking Kitty - Squee!
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.
  • I can explain how biotic and abiotic factors depend on one another in an ecosystem.
WARM UP:
 ***START WORKING ON YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS.Warm Up:  Living and Non-Living You have 10 minutes…Take a break from your screen!  Grab a piece of paper (or whiteboard) and something to write with. Go outside and look around. Grab a jacket if it’s cold!  *If you are in a pod you may need to just look out the window.  Notice the things outside that are LIVING.  Now, notice some of the outside things that are NOT LIVING.  On your paper, list at least 5 things outside that are LIVING and 5 things that are NOT (and never have been) LIVING.  Be back to Google Meet for attendance in 10 minutes.
SYNCH TIME (all together):
  1. Share 3 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Check scores in IC.
  3. Discuss how living and non-living things depend on one another.
  4. Define ECOSYSTEM, BIOTIC FACTOR, and ABIOTIC FACTOR. Practice.
  5. Label your list (biotic/abiotic).
ASYNCH TIME (on your own):
 ANSWER  Discussion Question 9/8/20:  Biotic and Abiotic

(You’ll find this in Schoology under UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS or in the purple Ecology Part 1 folder.)

Friday, Sept 4

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Breakfast Pan Egg and Bacon Cat Costume Hat in lightweight felt for cats small pets and small dogs | Cat costumes, Small pets, Cats
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will practice using the steps of scientific inquiry.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can apply science to my own life. 
  • I can use the steps of scientific inquiry to explain a discrepant event.
WARM UP:
 ***START WORKING ON YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS.

Warm Up 9/4:  DATA – 20 Questions (in Schoology)
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1. Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Play 20 Questions (collect data)
  3. Finish “Scientific Inquiry Eggs!” – Due today
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 Have a great weekend!

Thursday, Sept 3

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Chicky In Egg costume for spring Easter photoshoot pet outfit | Etsy
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will practice using the steps of scientific inquiry.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can apply science to my own life. 
  • I can use the steps of scientific inquiry to explain a discrepant event.
WARM UP:
 ***START WORKING ON YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS.

Warm Up 9/3:  Google Draw (in Schoology)
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1. Share 3-5 Photo Reveal Projects
  2. Review steps of scientific inquiry 
  3. Scientific Inquiry Eggs! (Question, Hypothesis, Observation, start Data…)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 🙂

Wednesday, Sept 2

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53 Animals Being Cute And Comical | Funny cat pictures, Cute cats, Funny animals
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Today is an asyncronous (on your own) learning day.  This means you will NOT be logging into classes.  You will, however, have some type of assignment for each class.  Completion of this assignment will count as your attendance for today.  

SCIENCE: 
1) “Who Am I?  Photo Reveal Project” – complete and submit through Schoology
2) Double check your grades in Infinite Campus.  Both assignments from yesterday (Warm Up and I Wonder question) were graded.
STUDY SESSION:  I have a study session from 9:00-9:30am if you need any extra help.  The link for my study session is in Schoology beneath our usual classroom link.  🙂

Have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 1

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Cat Science (@Cat_Science) | Twitter
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will explore ideas about “who is a scientist”.

 
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can apply science to my own life. 
  • I can ask questions like a scientist.
WARM UP:
 ***START WORKING ON YOUR WARM UP AS SOON AS YOU GET TO CLASS.

Warm Up:  There’s a Science for Everyone (in Schoology)
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1. Draw a Scientist (paper)
  2. Steps of scientific inquiry 
  3. I wonder… – discussion question in Schoology
  4. Work time for “Who Am I? Photo Reveal Project”  (if you need it)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 If you need extra help, I will be available during our class work time AND during my study session on Wednesday 9:00-9:30AM.

Monday, Aug. 31

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5 Ways To Prep Your Cat For Back To School - CatTime
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will use Google Slides to provide clues (evidence) about themselves.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can follow step-by-step, directions.
  • I can use Google Slides to create a slideshow.
WARM UP:
 No warm up yet.
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1.  Finish sharing items

 2. Who Am I?  Photo Reveal Project – DUE WED by 2:45
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 If you need extra help with today’s assignment, I will be available during our class work time AND during my study session on Wednesday 9:00-9:30AM.

Friday, Aug. 28

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Friday Face | Cat noises, Smiling animals, Happy kitten
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 Students will learn about each other and what makes us a diverse community.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can log-in and find an assignment in Schoology.
  • I can name three new classmates!
WARM UP:
 No warm up yet.
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1. Classroom Agreements
  2. A Symbol of Myself 
  3. Check-In Survey – DUE today by the end of class
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 Have a great weekend!

Thursday, Aug. 27

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cute #cat #gatito #tumblr #welcome #png - Cute Welcome Png, Transparent Png - kindpng
RESPECT YOURSELF, RESPECT OTHERS, RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT
LEARNING INTENTION:
 I will become more comfortable navigating around my virtual classes.  
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
  • I can log-in and find Schoology.
  • I can collaborate and be an active member of my classroom community.
WARM UP:
 No warm up yet.
CLASS ACTIVITIES:
  1. Introductions/Class Tour
  2. Bookmark our Science Blog
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 To my newest Chickadees,

I am so excited to get to know each and every one of you!!!!  This is a crazy year, but it’s going to be a great one. We have so much fun science-ing to do.  Let’s get this year started! 🙂

~Mrs. Eubanks

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