1. Warm-up
The three variables or groups being changed or affecting the results of an experiment are:
Hypothesis, Observations, Dependent Variable
Experimental procedure, Results, Control Group
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Control Group
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Observations
Fill out your new behavior log. Put it in the pocket later
Copy Objective, HW into assignment list
Put your note sheet into the metal prongs of your folder
Self-Check

3. Mantra Today is a great day for science because: science is power.
You are powerful because:
I always make a difference.

4. Goals
* State the Objective(s)/Standard (s)- Sci.7.1a, L.7.4b-L.7.6, RI.7.4
* State the Purpose (Big Idea) - To apply language standards to understand words and meaning more effectively in interpreting scenarios of given science experiments
SWBAT use Greek and Latin roots to create their own narratives of cause and effect relationships

5. Agenda 1. Paper Return/ Grade Sheets 2. Lesson on Cause and effect…
a. Link to scientific method/ Understanding results
b. Link to upcoming performance tasks
3. Guided and independent practice
4. Greek and Latin Roots
5. Summary/ feedback/ questions

6. Paper return/ Grade Sheet Update
No.
Name of Assignment
Unit Name
Date
Points Possible 1.
How Do You Know
Inquiry
8/9/17 10 2.
Scientific Method Quiz
8/17/17 16

7. Vocab Cause – To make something happen
- Something that makes something else happen
Effect - A change that is a result of an action or other cause

8. Cause and Effect
How are cause and effect relationships connected to the Scientific Method?
How could scientists use Causes and Effects?
Why should we care about them?

9. Guided practice

11. Independent Practice – Cause or Effect?
It rains.
Mosquitoes come out.
We didn’t eat lunch.
Lunch looked odd today.
Life must end.
Animals die.

12. Greek and Latin Roots How to read our charts
Let’s practice making words
Group Competition
Can we guess the meaning of given words?
Write a short story using cause and effect, while including at least 5 words that are made with Greek and Latin roots.

13. Hey What’s Causing the Eclipse?

14. Summary/ questions
Causes and effects are important because _____________________________________________
Extra practice on the website (about bats!)
Last questions…
Building Performance Task Skills Next Week!
First biweekly tests Thursday/Friday if on schedule!

15. Getting ready for the Biweekly!
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.4.B Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

16. Feedback Friday! How did we do this week? Anything you liked?
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Anything you want more practice on or are still confused about?
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