1. Write on your green calendar
Monday 9/18/17 Week #3
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Put the following measurements of length in order from smallest to largest (make sure you answer this in complete sentences):
2 meters 2 millimeters
2 centimeters 2 kilometers
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Why is it important to have one common way of taking measurements?
Homework:
Finish page 7, Measuring and Collecting data
Unit 1 test Monday 9/25 (Content, Skills, Reading )and Tuesday 9/26 (Writing & Binder Quiz)
8th Grade Meeting and open house Thursday
Write on your green calendar

2. What did we do? Why does it matter? What are we going to do?
Past OBJECTIVE:
What is the IV & DV of the statement below:
If bird habitat changes, then their biological clock changes, because birds experience different cues.
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can use the metric system to accurately measure the growth of radish seeds.
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
In the United States, we measure distance in “miles”, but in other countries, they may use “kilometers”. Why might differences in units be a problem for scientists?

4. Agenda
Bellringer & Share-Out
Measuring and Collecting Data
Summary

5. Summary 9/18/17 Week #3
Copy this table in the Summary space. Measure the lengths of the following items in centimeters & millimeters:

6. Unit 1 Binder Organization
Ailanthus Observations Inferences and Questions
Allelopathy: Chemical Competition Between Plants
Identifying Testable Question
Conducting an Experiment to determine Allelopathy
Resistance to Aliens (Skills)
Quiz 1.1
Measuring and Collecting Data
Ailanthus Graphing
Ailanthus Conclusion
Bee MelCon Skills
Concept Map
Reference Section should have:
Ms. Kipps Classroom policies
Example of Weekly Reading
Prefix Suffix Sheet
How to make graph TALKS
MeCon Rubric
Weekly Readings
Week 1 Cheating Ourselves of Sleep
Week 2 City life turns Blackbirds…

7. Tuesday 9/12/17 Week #2 Homework: Finish page 8, Ailanthus Graphing
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Based on the graph to the left of this statement, list at least three parts of the graph that are missing.
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Why do scientist graph their data?
Homework:
Finish page 8, Ailanthus Graphing
Unit 1 test Monday 9/25 (Content, Skills, Reading )and Tuesday 9/26 (Writing & Binder Quiz)

8. What did we do? Why does it matter? What are we going to do?
A student records that the radish seed is 2 kilometers in diameter.
Is this measurement reasonable?
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can translate information into a graph to analyze the amount of allelopathic chemicals in the Ailanthus plant
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
What is the value of showing information in multiple forms (e.g. text, graph, table, etc.)?

9. Agenda
Bellringer & Share-Out
Ailanthus Graphing page 8
Summary

10. Summary 9/19/17 Week #3
What are the five things that are necessary for making a graph?

11. Wednesday 9/20/17 Week #3 Homework: Ailanthus Melcon Due Friday
If you have not taken your Quiz, Tomorrow Lunch is the LAST CHANCE
Wednesday 9/20/17 Week #3
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Look at the data below:
1) What do you notice about the seed growth for each treatment?
2) What does the data indicate about the allelopathic chemicals in the plant?
3) Which part of the plant has the most allelopathic chemicals?
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Think back to Last Wednesday when you set up the lab, did your group follow
directions? Did are error in data occur because of your group? BE HONEST
Homework:
Ailanthus Melcon Due Friday
Weekly Reading #3 Due Friday
Unit 1 test Monday 9/25 (Content, Skills, Reading )and Tuesday 9/26 (Writing & Binder Quiz)
Open House/8th Grade Meeting is 5pm

12. What did we do? Why does it matter? What are we going to do?
Past OBJECTIVE:
What trend can you identify in the data in the table to the left?
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can construct a conclusion for my experiment based on my data.
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
While tracking the progress of my diet, my data shows that my weight has increased by 2.7 pounds in the past month. What conclusion can I make about my diet?

13. Agenda Bellringer & Share-Out Check page 8 Ailanthus Conclusion
Summary

14. Summary 9/20/17 Week #3
A “link” section should have a comparison of data, definition of key concepts, and a connection between the concept & data (evidence). In your conclusion:
1) What data are you comparing?
2) What key concepts are you defining?
3) What connection between the concept & data are you making?

15. Thursday 9/21/17 Week #3
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Insects like bees have an important relationship with plants like flowers. Describe what you know about this relationship.
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Bees have an important impact on the environment. Do you believe they have a similar impact on people?
Homework:
Ailanthus Melcon
Weekly Reading #3
Unit 1 test Monday 9/25 (Content, Skills, Reading )and Tuesday 9/26 (Writing & Binder Quiz)

16. What did we do? Why does it matter? What are we going to do?
Past OBJECTIVE:
Identify the major problem with this evidence statement.
“The bee population has declined and impacted the almond production.”
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can write a well organized practice “applied writing” response to prepare for my exam.
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
What did you learn about this week that you expect will be on the exam? Be Specific.

17. Agenda
Bellringer & Share-Out
Bee Skills Writing Activity
Summary

18. Summary 9/21/17 Week #3
Reflect back on your response to the so what….Bees have an important impact on the environment. Do you believe they have a similar impact on people?
After watching the video and looking at data
Write down how bees impact people?

19. Friday 9/22/17 Week #3 Homework:
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
In a complete sentence, list all the topics that we have learned about in this unit.
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
How many sections are on your unit exam?
Can you retake your exam?
Please take out your Ailanthus Mel-Con & Weekly Reading Put in the Middle of Table ASAP
Homework:
Unit 1 test Monday 9/25 (Content, Skills, Reading )and Tuesday 9/26 (Writing & Binder Quiz)

20. What did we do? Why does it matter? What are we going to do?
Past OBJECTIVE:
What is the purpose of a conclusion for a scientific experiment?
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can review key concepts from Unit 1.
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
Why do we take tests?

21. UNIT 1 Concept Map Word Bank
Bar Y X
Inferences
Scientific
Evidence
Comparison
Yes
Numbers
Experimentation
Observations
Units No
Scale
Quantitative
Line
Observations
Qualitative
Opinion
Dependent
Key
Title
Conclusion
Independent
Labels
2 min – on own, from memory
2 min – use binder
2 min – ask friend
2 min – ask me

22. Agenda Bellringer & Share-Out Concept Map Check weekly Reading
Summary/Turn In BR

23. Unit 1 Binder Organization
Ailanthus Observations Inferences and Questions
Allelopathy: Chemical Competition Between Plants
Identifying Testable Question
Conducting an Experiment to determine Allelopathy
Resistance to Aliens (Skills)
Quiz 1.1
Measuring and Collecting Data
Ailanthus Graphing
Ailanthus Conclusion (Ms Kipp Has)
Bee MelCon Skills
Concept Map
Reference Section should have:
Ms. Kipps Classroom policies
Example of Weekly Reading
Prefix Suffix Sheet
How to make graph TALKS
MelCon Rubric
Weekly Readings
Week 1 Cheating Ourselves of Sleep
Week 2 City life turns Blackbirds…

24. Summary 9/22/17 Week #3
1. Is your BINDER ready for your binder quiz next week?
Criteria
If “YES”…
If “NO”…
a) Do you have a binder?
Go to b.
GET ONE!
b) Does your binder have at least 2-3 dividers?
Go to c.
GET SOME!
c) Does the reference section have, in order:
-Policy Sheet
-Prefix/Suffix
-Graph that TALKS
-Example of Weekly Reading
-MelCon Rubric
Go to d.
FIX IT!
d) Does the CLASSWORK section have pages 1-11, numbered & in order?
Go to e.
e) Does the BR/Weekly Reading section have all graded BR & Weekly readings, in order by week? 
Please turn In ….Place in Bins on Table
1) Bellringer/Summary – Week 3
2) Homework – Weekly Reading #3

25. Monday 9/25/17 Week #4
WELCOME! You are about to take your 1st exam in Biology. Therefore, in order to make sure you have enough time to finish, follow the steps below QUICKLY:
1) Take out a pencil to write with. Clear EVERYTHING off of your desk except for your pencil
2. Write your name on the Blue Side of the Scantron You do not need to fill anything else out wait SILENTLY for me to pass out the test.
3. When you get the test write the test Number and Version next to your name

26. Tuesday 9/26/17 Week #4
What now…(write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
Today you will be taking the writing portion of your exam what format will you follow to write your paragraph?
So what… (write on bellringer sheet in a complete sentence)
In science what is the best way to give Evidence?
Homework:
Test retakes start today until 10/4 You can only come in the morning or during lunch (check about lunch you need a pass)

27. What did we do? What are we going to do? Why does it matter?
YESTERDAY’S OBJECTIVE:
About how many sentences should your MelCon be?
What are we going to do?
TODAY’S OBJECTIVE:
I can support a claim using text and graphs. I can show I am organized through my binder quiz.
Why does it matter?
FUTURE OBJECTIVE:
Why is it important to stay organized and have a binder?

28. Agenda
Bellringer & Share-Out
Binder Quiz
Writing portion

29. Summary 9/26/17 Week #4
Now that you have taken your first exam and binder quiz how can you better prepare yourself for the next exam and binder quiz?