Lesson 1 - Mon, Feb 9
Today in science: After receiving KWoW #3 at the start of the lesson, students completed the dissecting portion of INV#8 – Seed Dissection (P. vulgaris), in which they dissected and photographed (or sketched) the pinto, kidney, and/or lima bean seeds. Students were also issued care points for taking proper care of their dissecting kit.
Homework: Students were assigned KWoW #3 (Germination), which is due at the start of Lesson 4.
Lesson 2 - Tue, Feb 10 (B) & Wed, Feb 11 (H)
Today in science: As a part of INV#8, students were asked to title, format, label, and caption four photos (either of their own or shared with them by a classmate) for eventual printing and glueing into their Science Notebooks.
Homework: KWoW #3 (Germination)
Lesson 3 - Wed, Feb 11 (B) & Thu, Feb 12 (H)
Today in science: A seed structure/function learning check (quiz) was announced for Lesson 4. To prepare for the quiz, students completed INV#8 by completing their labeled photos and writing a structure/function-based Conclusions section. It was also announced that INV#8 needs to be completed by the end of the FRIDAY school day for both B & H periods.
Homework: KWoW #3 (Germination)
Lesson 4 - Thu, Feb 12 (B) & Fri, Feb 13 (H)
Today in science: Dr. M collected this week’s WoW (#3 – Germination) at the start of the lesson, after which students completed the Seed structure/function quiz using Exam.net. The remaining time was devoted to finishing INV#8 by formatting printed photos, titling drawings and any unlabelled photos, and writing a Conclusion section (which Dr. M guided by providing two focusing questions).
Homework: As per the TASIS MS school homework policy, there is no weekend science homework (due on Monday).
Announcements...
The Unit 7.4 (Plants) Driving Question is: How does a small seed become a large tree?
B period homework collection days: Tuesday & Thursday.
H period homework collection days: Wednesday & Friday.
GERMINATION - the beginning of growth by a seed, which is typically initiated by the presence of water, oxygen gas, and adequate temperature.