Monday, Aug. 29th Objective: Bell-ringer: Discuss with your table, the science current event article that you read on Friday. Agenda: Bell-ringer Objective Quizzes in folder Science current event articles – websites to use Sign up for science current event articles Objective: S.6-8. L.16: Conduct short research projects to answer a questions (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. S.6-8. L. 17: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following standard format for citation. S.6-8. L.18: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Using your cell phone, find “credible” websites that you would use to find a science article. (5 minutes) Write down those websites on a sheet of paper. How do you know it’s credible?

How can I tell if a website is credible? There are six ways you can tell if your website is credible. It can be challenging to determine whether a website you’re using is credible, but here are a few things to look for: Author – Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of a credible site. The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) is a good indication that the information is reliable. Date – The date of any research information is important, including information found on the Internet. By including a date, the website allows readers to make decisions about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes. Sources – Credible websites, like books and scholarly articles, should cite the source of the information presented. Domain – Some domains such as .com, .org, and .net can be purchased and used by any individual. However, the domain .edu is reserved for colleges and universities, while .gov denotes a government website. These two are usually credible sources for information (though occasionally a university will assign a .edu address to each of its students for personal use, in which case use caution when citing). Be careful with the domain .org, because .org is usually used by non-profit organizations which may have an agenda of persuasion rather than education. Site Design – This can be very subjective, but a well-designed site can be an indication of more reliable information. Good design helps make information more easily accessible. Writing Style – Poor spelling and grammar are an indication that the site may not be credible.

Tuesday, Aug. 30th Objective: Bell-ringer: Open to lesson 1, page 9 (not NOS 9) in your textbooks. Your job is to read pages 9-14. With your group, divide up the pages to read. Give me a thumbs up, when you’re ready to read silently. Agenda: Bell-ringer Objective SCE sign up sheet Reading Complete reading sheet (groups) Objective: Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells (S.7.LS.1)

Wednesday, Aug. 31st Objective: Bell-ringer: How do living things differ from nonliving things? Agenda: Bell-ringer Objective Finish “After You Read” sheet (5 minutes) “Characteristics of Life” notes “Characteristics of Life” foldable Objective: Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells (S.7.LS.1)

Write the following: Second entry… Date: 8/31/16 8/24/16 Safety Rules 6-7 8/31/16 Characteristics of Life 9/11 Second entry… Date: 8/31/16 Description: Characteristics of Life Page #: 9/11

Thursday, Sept. 1st Objective: Bell-ringer: Study your “Characteristics of Life” notes. (5 minutes) Agenda: Bell-ringer Quiz Create a “Living thing” lab Objective: Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells (S.7.LS.1)

THURSDAY QUIZ!!! List the 6 characteristics of a living thing. *Cardinal cash for correct spelling*

Friday, Sept. 2nd Objective: Bell-ringer: Take a look at your quizzes, did you score higher than your predicted score? Agenda: Bell-ringer Science current event Create a “Living thing” lab Objective: Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells (S.7.LS.1)