1. Penny Boat Competition Catalyst 1. What do you think the best boat design is and why? 2. What do you think your boat’s strengths and weaknesses will be? 10/31/11 24L

2. Penny Boat Competition Post-Competition Reflection 1. Which boat design held the most weight and why? 2. Next time, what would you do differently? What would you do the same? 10/31/11 24L

3. Why does science matter? Video Reflection 1. What were the main parts of the film? 11/1/11 24L

4. Why does science matter? Now…you will write a 2 page essay in class to be handed in on the following: Why is science important in YOUR life? Give at least 3 examples. Then, explain why the science we do here is important. Finally, explain how your behavior in class is important. How can you do YOUR part to make sure you are contributing productively to class? 11/1/11 24L

5. Why does science matter? Once you are done… Please turn in your work in the wire basket in the front of the room. Then, complete the following book work: Chapter 4, Section 1…read the section and then complete the assessment. If you already completed this, move on to Section 2. 11/1/11 24L

6. Different parts of matter Catalyst 1. What is the smallest thing in the universe? Announcement: Grade-wide penny boat competition = Thursday at lunch Winning teams come to my room first, then we will go outside at 1pm 11/2/11 25L

7. Different parts of matter Catalyst Atom Investigation 1. How many times can you tear a piece of aluminum foil in half? 2. How small does it get? 3. What is the smallest part of matter that makes up the aluminum foil? 11/2/11 25L

8. Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Catalyst 1. What is an atom? What is an element? An atom is the smallest unit of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. An element is a particular type of atom determined by the number of protons or the atomic number. 11/3/11 25L continued

9. Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Catalyst Homework Study for quiz on atoms next week…pop quiz!! 11/3/11 25L continued

10. Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Learning Target LT #1: I can define and identify an atom, element, molecule and compound. 11/3/11 25R continued

11. Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds Learning Target Self-Assess LT #1: Rate yourself on a 3, 2, 1 scale. 11/3/11 25L continued

12. What is an atom? Learning Target LT #2: I can explain the different parts of an atom and where they are located. Class Reading Turn to p. 124 and take notes as needed. 11/3/11 26R

13. What is at atom? Learning Target Self-Assess LT #2: Rate yourself on a 3, 2, 1 scale. 11/3/11 26L