Lesson 1 - Monday, Feb 2 (40 min)
Today in science: Because of the shortened schedule due to International Week and C period’s Parade of Flags rehearsal, each class unfolded slightly differently. This was the general flow of events, however…
Those present received KWoW #1 (Element) on which they completed steps 1 and 2 with the help of the the yellow box at the bottom of this page. For the remaining part of the lesson, those students in attendance recorded four definitions in Notability for the following key vocabulary words: ELEMENT, ATOM, MOLECULE, COMPOUND. For each key word, we also began drawing pictures to represent their similarities and differences.
Homework: Students were assigned KWow #1 (Element), which is due at the start of Lesson 4.
Lesson 2 - Tuesday, Feb 3
Today in science: After adding a definition and three drawings for the (new) term “mixture” to yesterday’s Particle notes, students practiced applying their knowledge of atoms, elements, molecules, and compounds to 2-3 different sets of Kahoot questions. We will do much more practice in the next two lessons as these are difficult concepts.
Homework: KWow #1 (Element)
Lesson 3 - Wed, Feb 5 (D) & Thu, Feb 6 (E)
Today in science: Students received a 5-part practice set of questions meant to help them learn how to 1) identify atoms, molecules, elements and compounds using particle diagrams, and 2) use particle diagrams to classify a substance as an element or compound and as molecules or atoms. These question sets were completed in class and the answers provided and discussed after completion. In the time remaining, students were given a chance to have additional practice with another Kahoot.
Homework: KWow #1 (Element)
Lesson 4 - Friday, Feb 7
Today in science: This week’s KWoW (#1 – Element) is due at the start of the lesson for all periods.
Homework: As per the TASIS MS school homework policy, there is no weekend science homework (due on Monday).
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The Unit 6.5 (Human Digestion) Driving Question is: What happens to the substances we routinely put into our body?
C & D period homework collection days: Wednesday & Friday.
E period homework collection days: Tuesday & Thursday.
ELEMENT - A pure substance made of only one type of atom, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical methods.