1. Bell-ringer: 5 minutes Copy CCSS/Objectives/HW
The diagram shows the nuclei of some elements. Which are nuclei of the same element?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Copy CCSS/Objectives/HW

2. Mantra - Your Turn! Today is a great day for science because:
science is power.
We are powerful because:
We always make a difference.

3. Agenda Feedback “This Week” Poems HW: Conclusion Due Tomorrow!
Lab Safety Contracts
Paper Return/ Grade Sheets/ Collection
Feedback
“This Week” Poems
Writing Conclusions
Peer Review/ Work Time
Summary/ Due Dates/ Questions
HW: Conclusion Due Tomorrow!

4. Science / Observations
No.
Name of Assignment
Unit Name
Date
Points Earned 1.
How Do You Know
Inquiry
8/6/15 2.
Science / Observations
8/7/15 3.
Measurement
8/11/15 4.
Scientific Method Quiz
8/17/15 5.
1st Attempt: Fossil Model
8/19/15 6.
2nd Attempt: Fossil Model
8/25/15 7.
Introduction Requirement Qz.
8/28/15 8.
Introduction Section
8/31/15 9.
Materials Section
9/2/15
10.
Procedure Section
9/4/15
11.
SI Units Quiz
9/9/15
12.
Element Symbol Worksheet
Chemistry
9/11/15

5. Class Cup Categories of the Day
Quiet Coyote Time
Homework Completion
Cleanliness of Room at the end of class
# of Volunteers
Following Directions the First Time
Class Cup Standings/ Behavior Points/ Data Wall
Parent Newsletters
Feedback

6. GO GO FEEDBACK FRONTIER!
Miss K – In my baggie (Comments on my teaching, living up to my goals, and any personal things you need to privately tell me)
Parking Lot – Back of the door in your period’s “parking spot”
Your peers – Feedback to 1 or 2 people

7. This Week:
In the middle of night it may be hard to conclude Exactly our place in this large a brood But if we listen closely, all the sounds connect And we become part of a bigger project So all it ever takes is one simple question To understand how things work, find the relation Comparing our guesses to reality Using science to explain life’s complexity Though in all conclusions, there may be two truths: Things that seem so different may not really be-a realization to those truly astute

8. Comparing Data To Hypothesis
Volunteer 1 Volunteer 2 Hypothesis Data Interpretation

9. Drawing Conclusions: Due Tues.
Explanation of Results *Using science and research
Was your hypothesis right?
If you did the experiment again, what would you do differently or additionally?
Anything that happened that might have affected your results?

10. Link back to the Scientific Method
What is your favorite part of the scientific method?
Which do you think is the most important?
Explain your thinking.

11. Peer Review/ Work Catch-up
Suggested Respectful Feedback Comment Starters:
Warm Starters (to provide positive/ constructive feedback)  
A strength of _____is_____.  
Something I liked is_____ because _____.  
_____is good because_____.  
_____ would be stronger if_____.  
I appreciate _____, the next step might be _____.  
I noticed _____, but I wish_____.
Reflective Starters (to better understand)  
One point that was not clear to me was_____.  
Are you saying that_____?  
Can you please clarify_____?  
I wish I understood why_____.  
I found myself wondering_____.
Cool Starters (to disagree/challenge)  
I see your point, but what about _____?  
Another way of looking at it is _____.  
I'm still not convinced that _____.  
What makes you think _____?  
How does _____ explain_____?

12. Alternate Assignment Order the scientific method
How can you use it in your experiments?/ In your daily life?
Why should we always think using it? (Why is it good?)
How do you make a project?
Put everything in a poster to present with the Science Fair

13. Last Items/ Questions Conclusion Due Tomorrow
Calendar on Class Website outlines when sections due
Catch-up!
Conclusion Due Tomorrow
Alternate Assignments for those who are too far behind: Due Friday