R = Review, PK = Prior Knowledge, E: Empathy, C/G: Chart/Graph, RBP: Review Blog Post
Science: Monday, 10/12/2015
1) Warm-up:
- **Write down your DOJO score from the last 2 weeks and make a goal for this 2 weeks. Also, make a goal for the day that is realistic. REMEMBER, there is a direct correlation (connection) to a high DOJO score and high grades.
- R1) A) What is wrong with the trials that makes their experiment invalid? (proving belief in ghosts at the house)
- B) What was the dependent variable that changed after Andi’s trial?
- R2 A) What did Trevor claim happened during his trial when he was asked by Mr. Pullam while he was outside?
- B) What changed about Trevor’s story after his trial AND how would that affect those that came after him?
- R3) How AND why did the experiment change once Maureen’s trial began?
- R4) After the last trial, what happens that proves the power of suggestion is at least part of the reason for belief in witchcraft in the SWT?
2) Check the DOJO, including last week’s winners:
- 1st: Michaela
- 2nd: Chabrea
- 3rd:
3) Scientific Method in action: “The Power of Suggestion” and the Salem Witch Trials (DAY 1)
- “The power of suggestion is often strong enough to convince people of anything.”
- Using the context of the previous sentence, what do you think the power of suggestion means?
- After the video begins and I stop it please fill in the following for this experiment:
- 1) Hypothesis:
- 2) Experiment:
- 3) Data Collection:
- 4) Conclusion: Wait until the end!!
4) “Time for school: Part III”
- After viewing, discussing, and reflecting this film, I CAN compare and contrast my home and school life to the kids in the film and appreciate my life much more than I already do.
- Exit Slip
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R = Review, PK = Prior Knowledge, E: Empathy, C/G: Chart/Graph, RBP: Review Blog Post
Science: Tuesday, 10/13/2015
1) Mr. Perry out with sick daughter. Lesson and plans left with guest teacher
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R = Review, PK = Prior Knowledge, E: Empathy, RBP: Review Blog Post Question, C/G: Chart/Graph
Science: Wednesday, 10/14/2015
- R1) A) What are the facts of the SWT that we know so far?
- B) Who is Tituba (Tichuba) AND why does she play such an important role in getting the accusations of witchcraft going?
- PK1) One of the theories that you will learn about today is the “daylight and candle” theory.
- What do you think this theory is about AND could this contribute to people being accused of/believing in witchcraft?
- E) Interpret these words to live by: a few quotes from Facebook
2) Check the DOJO!
3) Scientific Method in action: “The Power of Suggestion” and the Salem Witch Trials (DAY 2)
- “The power of suggestion is often strong enough to convince people of anything.”
- Using the context of the previous sentence, what do you think the power of suggestion means?
- After the video begins and I stop it please fill in the following for this experiment:
- 1) Hypothesis:
- 2) Experiment:
- 3) Data Collection:
- 4) Conclusion: Wait until the end!!
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R = Review, PK = Prior Knowledge, E: Empathy, RBP: Blog Post Question, C/G: Chart/Graph
Science: Thursday, 10/15/2015
1) Warm-up: Answer the following questions:
- **Don’t forget! You have a Blog Post tonight and it’s due tomorrow night, Friday by 10:00 PM
- R1) How does Tituba’s court deposition change your view of the case?
- PK1) Explain the “daylight and candle power” theory and how it could have contributed to the community’s belief in witchcraft?
- PK2) Next we are moving onto 2 new units. 1) Matter and Energy and 2) Agricultural modification (photosynthesis AND food)
- How often do you think about where your food comes from and how it is made? EXPLAIN your answer no matter what.
2) Check the DOJO!
3) Scientific Method in action: “The Power of Suggestion” and the Salem Witch Trials
- “The power of suggestion is often strong enough to convince people of anything.”
- Using the context of the previous sentence, what do you think the power of suggestion means?
- After the video begins and I stop it please fill in the following for this experiment:
- 1) Hypothesis:
- 2) Experiment:
- 3) Data Collection:
- 4) Conclusion: Wait until the end!!
- Using Morgan Spurlock’s first film “Supersize Me” we are going to dive into the next unit. We will be discussing food and our connection to local ingredients and local access to fresh food.
- Exit Slip Assessment
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R = Review, PK = Prior Knowledge, E: Empathy, BP: Blog Post Question, C/G: Chart/Graph
Science: Friday, 10/16/2015
1) NO CLASS ~ 1/2 day P.M. schedule
Fulfill the Promise! Be a part of the solution NOT the problem. 
RBP1) A) How would you describe a chicken house to someone who has never seen one?
I would describe it as a place were they keep chickens and they raise then a different way then how they are supposed to be treated for money..
B) What is the benefit to the growers to keep chickens in such conditions?
The benefit is that they get money🤑🤑
RBP2) A) Animals that are fed antibiotics build up antibiotic resistance. What is antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotic resistance is a muscle or something to help build protection from the flu or something like that.
B) What could eating animals that are fed antibiotics do to humans that consume them?
If the antibiotics get to them then they’ll already take it and get sick and then they get sick and then if they try to take the antibiotics then it won’t help
BPPK1) Even though corn has almost no nutritional value, why is it used to feed most of the world?
Because it has grains and it’s good. I had some for dinner
BPPK2) We produce WAY MORE corn than we consume. What are some possible reasons why we produce so much corn?
Becuase it helps feed the people and animals.
RBP1) A) How would you describe a chicken house to someone who has never seen one?
A house that is dark no sun light at all there sitting in poop other dead chickens antibiotics water fat no room
B) What is the benefit to the growers to keep chickens in such conditions?
Farms get payed by the weight of the chickens
RBP2) A) Animals that are fed antibiotics build up antibiotic resistance. What is antibiotic resistance?
Doesnt make an affect when your sick and take the antibiotic
B) What could eating animals that are fed antibiotics do to humans that consume them?
Make the antibiotics not work when were sick
BPPK1) Even though corn has almost no nutritional value, why is it used to feed most of the world?
Easily grown crop
BPPK2) We produce WAY MORE corn than we consume. What are some possible reasons why we produce so much corn?
Farms are paid to make the cron even extra
RBP1) A) How does matter change from what state to another? (Moving from solid toward plasma)?
The energy speed up.
RBP2) What is the process called where a solid changes to a liquid?
Solidify
RBP3) What is evaporation?
Condensation
RBP4) What is the process called where a gas changes back into a solid?
Sublimation
RBP5) What is sublimation?
So much energy diffenece skip a state
RBP6) Between the lava and the ice which one of them affected the other the most? What is your evidence from their experiment?
The ice because the ice was not leting it the lava mealt through it it was cooling it down
RBP1) A) What is happening to the genes of the foxes the Russians are domesticating (cisgenic) AND how is this a problem for a fox that escapes?
Foxes are becoming more like pets and if they get away it would die
RBP2) Based on our conversation in class, how are the elements arranged on the period table of elements AND what is each element’s relationship to Hydrogen (H)?
Is 1 element
RBP3) (1st & 2nd answer after watching) A) What is the role of BPI in the beef industry?
To clean the meat cut out the good meat
B) How is ground beef made? ( What makes it different from a steak?)
Left overs and the steak is the best part
RBP1) Why do Nathaniel, Chingachgook, and Uncas leave Cora, Alice, and Duncan under the waterfall for the Huron to capture? (There are 2 main reasons) so they won’t die and to find gunpowder!
RBP2) Where is Magua taking Nathaniel and his crew AND what are his plans for them once they arrive there? To a Huron camp and shows them to the chief!
RBP3) What word that has been since translated to English did you hear when the Sachem and Magua were talking AND what does it mean in both Huron and today in English? Yenkhees(Huron): white man (English): northern people.
PK1/RBP4) (4th hour guess, 5th hour should know) What does the Sachem decide will be done with:
Alice: marry magua and have children!
Duncan: go back and the people less angry !
Cora: burn in a fire for dead children!