1. Environmental Science
Period 1,5

2. Accommodations for ESE, 504 & ELL
1. Provide notes when requiring student to copy.
2. Highlight key concepts.
3. Allow extended time.
4. Provide materials for review.
5. Read directions for student.
6. Check for comprehension.
7. Leave class for assistance.
8. Use organizational strategies.
9. Question students when necessary.

3. Scientific Method
8/20 – 8/24

4. Monday 8/20 Agenda Write Learning Goal Bell Ringer
I Do – Review Scientific Method Parts Notes
You Do – Make note questions,
We Do – Guide lesson summary
You Do – Scientific Method Choice

5. Learning Goal and Bell Ringer(p9) Monday 8/20
What are the parts of the scientific method?
Learning Goal (multiple this week)
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
Benchmark
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem based in Environmental Science, and complete the scientific method to reach your own conclusion.
SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
Learning
Goal
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
Weekly Prefixes

7. Focused Notes Questions Summary
Read through notes and formulate important questions.
Questions are to be written on the small side of the notes.
Questions will be posted on schoology, some will be used for quiz/tests/bell ringers to help guide all students learning.
Summary
4-5 Sentences
Address Learning Goals
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
Address questions formed on question side

8. What are the parts of the scientific method?
Ask a question – Make observations
Research
Make a Hypothesis
Test your Hypothesis
Analyze your Data
Make a Conclusion
Communicate your Results

9. Scientific Method Choice (pick 1) (P6)

10. Monday 8/20 Exit Syllabus Acknowledgement – on schoology
Safety Contract – paper handout
All About Me – on schoology
Note Questions and Summary
Scientific Method Choice

11. Tuesday 8/21 Agenda Write Learning Goal Bell Ringer
I Do – Review Scientific Method Parts Notes
You Do – Scientific Method Choice

12. Learning Goal and Bell Ringer(p9) Tuesday 8/21
Benchmark
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem based in Environmental Science, and complete the scientific method to reach your own conclusion.
SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
Bell Ringer
Make a statement as to what part of the scientific method is the most important. Explain your statement.
Learning Goal (multiple this week)
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
Learning
Goal
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
PL PLAN

14. Cover Page Requirements (P2)
Title
4 Images Key unit components
5 Vocabulary Words
Definition image/statement
Color
Cover Page Totally

15. Scientific Method Choice (pick 1) (P6)

16. Tuesday 8/21 Exit Syllabus Acknowledgement – on schoology
Safety Contract – paper handout
All About Me – on schoology
Note Questions and Summary
Scientific Method Choice

17. Wednesday 8/22 Agenda Write Learning Goal PL Plan
I Do – Review Independent/Dependent Variable Notes
We Do – Independent/dependent practice
You Do – Variable Choice

18. Learning Goal and PL PLAN (p9) Wednesday 8/22
Benchmark
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem based in Environmental Science, and complete the scientific method to reach your own conclusion.
SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
PL Plan
What have you accomplished so far this unit? Rank yourself on test preparedness, 5 take it today!
Learning Goal (multiple this week)
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
I will be able to differentiate independent and dependent variables.
Learning
Goal
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
PL PLAN

19. Independent and Dependent Variable Practice

21. Cover Page Requirements (P2)
Title
4 Images Key unit components
5 Vocabulary Words
Definition image/statement
Color
Cover Page Totally

22. Scientific Method Choice (pick 1) (P6)

23. Variable Choice
(Pick 1) (P8)

24. Wednesday 8/22 Exit Syllabus Acknowledgement – on schoology
Safety Contract – paper handout
All About Me – on schoology
Note Questions and Summary
Scientific Method Choice
Variable Choice

25. Thursday 8/23 Agenda Write Learning Goal Bell Ringer
I Do – Review Independent/Dependent Variable Notes
You Do – Variable Choice

26. Learning Goal and Bell Ringer (p9) Thursday 8/23
Benchmark
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem based in Environmental Science, and complete the scientific method to reach your own conclusion.
SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
Bell Ringer
Write the independent + dependent variable
Spending time with a family dog decreases the amount of stress someone is feeling.
Some elementary school teachers were told that a child’s parents were college graduates, and other teachers were told that the child’s parents had not finished high school; they then rated the child’s grades.
Learning Goal (multiple this week)
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
I will be able to differentiate independent and dependent variables.
Learning
Goal
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
PL PLAN

28. Cover Page Requirements (P2)
Title
4 Images Key unit components
5 Vocabulary Words
Definition image/statement
Color
Cover Page Totally

29. Scientific Method Choice (pick 1) (P6)

30. Variable Choice
(Pick 1) (P8)

31. Thursday 8/23 Exit Syllabus Acknowledgement – on schoology
Safety Contract – paper handout
All About Me – on schoology
Note Questions and Summary
Scientific Method Choice
Variable Choice

32. Friday 8/24 Agenda Write Learning Goal Bell Ringer
I Do – Review PL Unit Expectations
We Do – Review Theory vs. Law Notes
You Do – Variable Choice

33. Learning Goal and Bell Ringer (p9) Friday 8/24
Benchmark
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem based in Environmental Science, and complete the scientific method to reach your own conclusion.
SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
Bell Ringer
What is a scientific theory?
What is a scientific law?
Learning Goal (multiple this week)
I will be able to differentiate the parts of the scientific method.
I will be able to differentiate theory and law.
I will be able to differentiate independent and dependent variables.
Learning
Goal
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
PL PLAN

35. Cover Page Requirements (P2)
Title
4 Images Key unit components
5 Vocabulary Words
Definition image/statement
Color
Cover Page Totally

36. Scientific Method Choice (pick 1) (P6)

37. Variable Choice
(Pick 1) (P8)

38. Theory/Law Choice (p10)

39. Friday 8/24 Exit Syllabus Acknowledgement – on schoology
Safety Contract – paper handout
All About Me – on schoology
Note Questions and Summary
Scientific Method Choice (should be done)
Variable Choice (close to done)
Theory/Law Choice (started)
Images – google image