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1-14-20


Solar System,  Lesson 2, “The Make”

  • Amusement Park Blueprint project 
  • use presentation template posted on Google Classroom to create your presentation
  • Presentations will take place Wednesday or Thursday this week.

1-13-20


Solar System,  Lesson 2, “The Make”

  • Amusement Park Blueprint project 
  • use presentation template posted on Google Classroom to create your presentation
  • Presentations will take place Wednesday or Thursday this week.

1-10-20

Solar System,  Lesson 2, “The Make”

  • Amusement Park Blueprint project 
  • Finish designing rides that represent each planet
    • Remember to take surface and atmospheric conditions of each planet into account
  • See presentation template posted on Google Classroom to begin creating your presentation

1-9-20


 Solar System,  Lesson 2, “The Make”

  • Discussion of Amusement Park Blueprint project requirements
  • Complete Planetary Research
  • Begin designing rides that represent each planet
    • Remember to take surface and atmospheric conditions of each planet into account
 

1-8-20

 Solar System,  Lesson 2, “The Make”

  • Slideshow Discussion of “Scale”
  • Discussion of Amusement Park Blueprint project requirements
  • Begin Planetary Research
    • Find  distance from the sun in kilometers
    • Convert distances to AUs
    • Convert to centimeters

1-7-20

Complete the Mosa Mack Solar System Lesson 1 packet

  • Lesson 1: “The Solve” 
  • Answer discussion Qs (remember time stamp in the left hand margin!)
  • Answer Exit ticket Qs
  • Log into MobyMax and complete the new assignment, “Earth, Moon and Sun”

1-6-20

  • New Seats!  :)
  • Begin the Mosa Mack Solar System unit
    • Lesson 1: “The Solve” 
      • Complete the vocabulary mind map
      • Watch the Mystery Video
      • Discuss with your group
      • Answer Qs in your packet

12-20-19

Grinch Day!
Draw the Grinch, Watch the original video, eat some popcorn! Wishing each of you the best holiday ever! :)

12-19-19

Science World Activity

  • “Coded Instructions” activity
  • Complete Activity by creating an algorithm to complete a task
  • Try out your algorithm with your group.
  • Make necessary adjustments then turn it in at the end of the hour

Learning Target:  Today you will learn about current events in the field of science.

12-13-19

Science World Activity

  • Begin Packet
  • We will work on it in class today and Monday 
  • It will be due on Tuesday at the beginning of class!

Learning Target:  Today you will learn about current events in the field of science.

12-12-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

Theme Park Day!  

  • Set up your Easel Tablet at your table
  • Set up your Roller Coaster at your table
  • Present your Design to the class, discuss the following:
    • Your Theme
    • How you met the requirements
    • Potential/Kinetic energy within your ride system


12-11-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Use your Student Packet to prepare your presentation. It includes a checklist of everything that needs to be included in your presentation.  
  • Use the rubric when you are finished to assess your progress and make sure your team has everything complete and that quality is where it needs to be!
  • We will present them tomorrow!



12-10-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Use your Student Packet to prepare your presentation. It includes a checklist of everything that needs to be included in your presentation.  
  • Use the rubric when you are finished to assess your progress and make sure your team has everything complete and that quality is where it needs to be!
  • We will present them tomorrow!



12-9-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • Final Build Day Today!  Make sure you are including a loop, banked curve and that your coaster is themed as a Disney or Universal park attraction. 



12-6-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • Build Day #3 Today!  Make sure you are including a loop, banked curve and that your coaster is themed as a Disney or Universal park attraction. 
  • Have an awesome weekend!