Eyler IBMYP 6th-8th Science

kick off: observe the picture to the right…what do you see?

1. Microscope ppt - its parts and how to use it

2. video clips – magnification and field of view, wet mount slides

3. Microscope lab

kick off: When a cake is baked does the batter undergo a chemical or a physical change?  Support your answer with at least two pieces of evidence.

1. continue evaluating chemical formulas – write some down on scratch paper for game later on

2. determine if something is an element or compound – Element / Compound ppt

3. define element / compound / molecule in your own words

4. activity: quiz quiz trade – with the handful of formulas, you will have to identify if it is an element, compound, or molecule, how many atoms there are, how many elements there are, how many molecules/compounds there are, etc.

Objective 2: Evaluate mixtures and determine whether they are homogenous or heterogenous.

1. Homogenous vs. Heterogenous mixture activity

2. Notes on Common Compounds and Elements

kick off: turn in articles reviews

1. New Unit question:  How will robots make our lives (personally, socially, educationally, etc.) better and/or worse? (this is your guiding question for this unit)

On a separate sheet of paper, write a short description of some of the key themes covered in the film Roving Mars (40min) : (Choose 2 of the 5 themes below) – turn in before you leave!

• The process of designing and constructing the two Mars Rovers
  
• Challenges faced by scientists, engineers and designers during the design & construction phase
  
• The technology used to propel the Rovers into space & ensure a safe, successful landing on Mars
  
• The exploratory techniques employed by the Rovers to gather data and images about Mars
  
• The importance of teamwork and collaboration in working towards a common goal

Roving Mars from FBC Special Media on Vimeo.

1. set your 3D cell project presentation up at your table (5 min)

2. turn in your rubric to Mr Eyler

3. get picture of you and your project

4. gallery walk – everyone will walk around observing and critiquing all projects

6th grade:
students need to finish researching for their project, they are allowed to use the computers and printer to print out labels and legends/keys for projects. please remind students that projects are due tomorrow!

7th grade:
read ch.4 then work on the assessment questions 1-15, 19 on pgs. 128-129

8th grade:
please listen attentively and respectfully as a guest speaker from the crisis center speaks with you.

1. grade / go over test

2. share information about our articles we chose

3. watch portions of Into the Universe with Stephen Hawkings on Discovery Channel (this will finish up our unit on space and explorations)

1. benchmark test (from 5th sixth weeks)

2. finish, print, and turn in your article review (rubric on top)

kick off: List two things that change from one form into another and what causes the change?

1. Understanding and identification of chemical reactions and chemical change with 90% accuracy: (today and tomorrow)

• Chemical change lab ppt
  
• Chemical change lab stations
  
• Gathering Evidence Observation Chart

HW:

- begin reading ch.4

1. grade / go over test

2. begin posting elements on the wall to complete our project

(last years project)

kick off: Answer the question: "How do parts of a system work together to sustain a system?"

1. Talk about Unit 5 Assessment – 3D Cell project rubric, look at samples from previous years

2. Begin Cells ppt

3. you can use the following sites to help with your plant and animal cell research:

• Iknowthat.com – cells
  
• Learn.genetics – inside a cell
  

4. Brainpop – Cells, Cell Structures, Cell Differences (prokaryotic, eukaryotic)

(5. preview 7th grade photosynthesis lesson)

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