mp1day2 9/10/2009 Thursday

(red 9/9)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 none

Topic

 Review of scientific method

New Homework

 Definitely next time

NJCCCS

 5.1-5.3

Method

 Partners match elements of the sci meth, notes, mold lab

Materials or Links

 Ws, Paper, powerpoint, bagels, pippettes, water, fungicides, bags, trays, video, article

Assessment:

 Worksheet (scientific method)

Barriers to Instruction

 Students need skills for working in groups for the common good.

Universal Adaptations

 All students can ask either teacher for clarification, some students are writing  while others are measuring. Peer tutoring is utilized.  Public speaking and competition is encouraged.

mp1day3 9/14/09 Monday

(red 9/11)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 none

Topic

 Review of Metric System and Scientific Method

New Homework

 Read page 4-10 Answer 1-3 on page 11 (audio text is linked here

NJCCCS

 5.1-5.3

Method

 current events (ants communicate), observation of growing mold, complete sci meth notes, equipment ws, give out binders and textbooks

Materials or Links

 tv, supplies from yesterday, notebooks

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 lab

Barriers to Instruction

 Kids want to destroy the baggies which could make them sick

Universal Adaptations

 , cueing to focus on listening as wells as the visuals of the video, partner quiz, lab partners share writing and observation tasks, reviewing directions for homework, putting missed work aside for absent students.

mp1day4 9/16/09 Friday

(red 9/15)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

p11 1-3

Topic

 Metric/sci meth

New Homework

 Dra 1.1

NJCCCS

Method

 review hw, read directions for tonight's hw, check DABs, finish mold lab, review for quiz with worksheets (Little Millie Metric ws and lab skills 3), quiz, website

Materials or Links

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 summative: metric/sci meth quiz,  Written lab

Barriers to Instruction

 maturity of students doing labs, not enough lab equipment

Universal Adaptations

 explain homework before putting it away to go home, peer tutoring, raffle incentive, praise for on-task behavior, multi-tasking

mp1day5 9/18/09 Friday

(red 9/17)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

DRa 1.1

Topic

, Intro to Cells

New Homework

p11 4-6

NJCCCS

 5.5 A 1-2

Method

 review hw, directions for new hw,  teach notetaking in outline form via powerpoint,  label microscope ws

Materials or Links

Notes:   microscopes,

 Label the Microscope (internet version)

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

, microscope label ws, homework

Barriers to Instruction

 Students are weak on choosing the right basic unit for everyday objects

Universal Adaptations

Review notetaking skills, several things are going at the same time to reduce boredom and attention deficit.  We are monitoring preparedness and teambuilding skills. 

mp1day6 9/22/09 Tuesday

(red 9/19)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p11 4-6

Topic

 Cells

New Homework

read 12-18 answer 1-4 on p19

NJCCCS

 5.5 A 1-2

 Method

 review hw,   notes on Organelles, human blood and frog's blood lab (microscopes)

Materials or Links

 microscopes, human blood slides, frog's blood slides

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

notebooks will be collected on test day, lab drawing

Barriers to Instruction

 Students need to get the big picture, then focus in to get an idea of how small we are talking when talking about cells.  students will say they can't draw...

the Proportion of the sizes of frog blood vs human blood will be addressed

Universal Adaptations

Review notetaking skills,  several things are going at the same time to reduce boredom and attention deficit.  We are monitoring preparedness and teambuilding skills.  

mp1day7 9/24/09 Thursday

(red 9/25)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

read 12-18 answer 1-4 on p19

Topic

 Cells-Plant vs animal

New Homework

 DRA 1.2

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 review hw, metaphor ws, microscope lab of elodea, cell parts test

Materials or Links

 microscopes, slides, drawing supplies

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

elodea drawings 

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 We are monitoring preparedness and teambuilding skills.   We are addressing multiple learning preferences with drawings and metaphors/images in addition to reading and notes

mp1day8 9/29/2009 Tuesday

(red 9/25)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

DRA 1.2

Topic

Cell Drawing

New Homework

cell crossword     test on Wed 10/7/09 (notebooks will be collected too)

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review HW, Review test, Notes, Cell Drawing, Check Starbase

Materials or Links

 projector, powerpoint, paper, computers, pencils, rubric

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 homework, drawing

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 Review notetaking skills,  several things are going at the same time to reduce boredom and attention deficit.  We are monitoring preparedness and teambuilding skills. 

We'll use several pneumonic memory strategies to learn cell parts and functions.  

mp1day9 10/1/2009 Thursday

(red 9/29)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

cell crossword   

Topic

 Cells Drawings

New Homework

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 review hw ,  continue notes, finish Cell Drawing Project

 Notes will be given in short segments between various activities

Materials or Links

 oak tag, overheads of cells, pencils, www.explorelearning.com   www.cellsalive.com

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

, poster

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 Review notetaking skills,  several things are going at the same time to reduce boredom and attention deficit.  We are monitoring preparedness and teambuilding skills. 

We'll use several pneumonic memory strategies to learn cell parts and functions. 

mp1day10 10/1 Wednesday

(red 10/2)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 none

Topic

 Cell Theory and Function

New Homework

 Read 16 -23.  Answer 1-3 on p23

NJCCCS

 Objective:  1) Explain the function of each part of a cell

                    2) Describe the difference between plant and animal cells.

Method

1Finish Mealworm Lab Conclusion, Change Seats , Labeling Worksheet  , Notes

 Notes will be given in short segments between various activities

Materials or Links

 tv, powerpoint notes,paper, pencils, markers, rubric

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 hw, cell drawing rubric

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

notes, drawing and verbal presentation of information 

mp1day11 10/3 Friday

(red 10/6)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p 23 1-3

Topic

 Continue Cell Function

New Homework

 Chapter Review on page 29.  ONLY do #19-22.  Be sure to EXPLAIN when asked

NJCCCS

Objective:  1) Explain the function of each part of a cell

                    2) Describe the difference between plant and animal cells.

Method

 Review p 23 HW, Review for Test, Test (Ch1:  Section 1 and 2), Start Cell Drawing Project

Materials or Links

 Overhead, pencils, drawing paper, textbooks

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 cell drawing project rubric

Barriers to Instruction

 Students believe they don't know how to draw in 3D.

Universal Adaptations

 Short mini-lesson on 3D and why we want to use 3D

mp1day12 10/7 Tuesday

(red 10/8)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p 29 19-22

Topic

 Cell Organelles

New Homework

p 28 1-11, 14 (letters are ok for answer choices)

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review HW, Review Test (possibly give back points), Cell Poem Worksheet Notes, Cell Drawings

Materials or Links

 Powerpoint (Internet Access), Drawing Supplies

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Plant Labeling Worksheet

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 Explain that one answer is a clue to other questions and chapter 1 vocab can serve as a word bank (page 26-28)

mp1day13 10/10 Friday

(red 10/14)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p 28 1-11, 14 (letters are ok for answer choices)

Topic

 Cells

New Homework

CTOSO WS Study for Ch 1 Test on (next) Friday, Notebooks should be brought to class, complete and ready to hand in after the test

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review Homework, Pop Quiz, Finish Drawing, Flashcards

Materials or Links

 Index cards

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Organelle quiz

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

mp1day14 10/15 Wednesday

(red 10/16)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

CTOSO WS

Topic

New Homework

NJCCCS

Method

Materials or Links

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

mp1day15 10/17 Friday

(red 10/20)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

Topic

 Cells

New Homework

 Crossword Puzzle Study for Ch 1 Test on Tuesday Notebooks should be brought to class, complete and ready to hand in after the test

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review HW, Review Game

Materials or Links

 PowerPoint, White Boards and Erasers

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Top 3 teams get Homework passes

Barriers to Instruction

 First Time playing the Game, students usually change answers after time up, etc

Universal Adaptations

 explain format and rules of game, Remind students that notebooks  will be collected after the test

mp1day16 10/21 Tuesday

(red 10/20)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 Crossword Puzzle

Topic

 Ch1 Test

New Homework

DRA 2.1

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review Hw, Test, (Collect Notebooks with test), Current Events

Materials or Links

 Current Event Magazines

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Summative:  Chapter 1 Test

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 Students may use notebooks for last 10 minutes of test to promote using a notebook

mp1day17 10/23 Thursday

(red 10/22)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

DRA 2.1

Topic

 Diffusion and Osmosis

New Homework

p37 1-3

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Review Hw, Begin Lab:  Diffusion of Iodine, Review Test (gave back 8-16 points)

Materials or Links

Beakers, starch, iodine, baggies 

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Completion of lab report

Barriers to Instruction

 Students don't realize that a "baggie" will let some things through

Universal Adaptations

 This lab illustrates in a visual way that small molecules can move through a membrane

mp1day18 10/27 Monday

(red 10/24)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p37 1-3

Topic

 Diffusion, Osmosis

New Homework

 Compare and Contrast Active and Passive Transport

NJCCCS

 5.5.A 1-2

Method

 Lab (plasmolysis of Elodea), Demo of Egg, Continued Iodine Lab, SMARTBOARD Demo of Osmosis

Materials or Links

 Elodea,microscopes, eggs, various chemicals, prepared iodine beakers, smartboard, internet

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Lab Questions and Homework

Barriers to Instruction

 There are many ways to demonstrate diffusion.  Our barrier is the availability of technology for a large class

Universal Adaptations

Smartboard demo, drawings showing how smaller molecules like iodine get through a membrane and large molecules like starch can't get through. 

mp1day19 10/29 Wednesday

(red 10/28)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

Compare and Contrast Active and Passive Transport

Topic

 Exchange

New Homework

 DRA 2.2 (#5)

NJCCCS

 5.5 A 1-2

Method

 Review HW, Notes and Lab

Materials or Links

 PowerPoint Notes,Projector

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

mp1day20 10/31 Friday

(red 10/30)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 DRA 2.2

Topic

Exchange

New Homework

 none

NJCCCS

 5.5A1-2

Method

 Review HW, finish elodea drawing, notes, quiz, Raffle

Materials or Links

 Powerpoint

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Quiz on exchange/transport

Barriers to Instruction

 vocabulary and grammar is limited when it comes to this new topic (no life connections to relate to)

Universal Adaptations

We define vocab like "structure" vs "process" in notebooks and give many examples and analogies until students get a vivid picture of the concept 

mp1day21 Nov 5 Wednesday

(red 11/3)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 none

Topic

New Homework

NJCCCS

Method

 REview quiz, give back work, check grades, draw energy cycle in notebook

Materials or Links

 textbook,crayons,notebooks

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 drawing in notebook

Barriers to Instruction

 a few students avoid working (coloring) independently unless considerable re-direction is given

Universal Adaptations

 multi-tasking:  checking grades online, resolving end of mp issues, or drawing/coloring the energy cycle.

mp1day22 Nov 11 Tuesday

(red 11/10)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 none

Topic

 Cell Energy:  Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

New Homework

 p45 1-4

NJCCCS

 5.5 A 1-2

Method

 Notes, Yeast Lab (fermentation)

Materials or Links

 powerpoint, projector, yeast, glassware

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 Homework, yeast lab questions

Barriers to Instruction

 it is sometimes hard to imagine these processes, happening in every cell, all of the time

Universal Adaptations

 We use many different overheads and diagrams to show where and how the life processes work together and feed each other.

mp1day2 11/13 Thursday

(red 11/12)

All Sections: (3/4), (5/6), (8/9)

(Red Day may be slightly different)

Exceptions (One class didn't finish or missed time), Comments or Feedback

Homework Due

 p45 1-4

Topic

 Cell Cycle

New Homework

 DRA 2.3

NJCCCS

 5.5 A 1-2

Method

 Review HW, Study for quiz, quiz, Notes  

Materials or Links

textbook, powerpoint

Assessment:

Summative or

Formative

 hw and quiz

Barriers to Instruction

Universal Adaptations

 we will give several representations so that students will recognize the stages of mitosis whether they are looking at a microscope image, a graphic, an artist's drawing, etc.