Week of Sept. 30

date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment Criteria
Sept 30	9-12 INQG Public communication among scientists is an essential aspect of research.Scientists evaluate the validity of one another’s investigations, check the reliability of results, and explain inconsistencies in findings.	Take notes on presentations	Lab Write up review Test on Friday on photosynthesis, bacteria and lab write up process		Participate in a scientific discussion about one’s own investigations and those performed by others. Respond to questions and criticisms, and if appropriate, revise explanations based on these discussions.
1	9-11 LS3D The fossil record and anatomical and molecular similarities observed among diverse species of living organisms provide evidence of biological evolution	Introduction to Chapter 6 - Explore Unity and Diversity Page 282 P/ P 1 - 5	Page 283 Reflect and Connect 1 - 3		Using the fossil record and anatomical and/or molecular (DNA) similarities as evidence, formulate a logical argument for biological evolution as an explanation for the development of a representative species (e.g., birds, horses, elephants, whales).
2/3		Explore Gifts from the Past Pages 283-288   p/p 1 - 8, R/C 1-4 fossil pictures  pictures	none
4	Experimental Design, Photosynthesis basics and Bacteria notes	Test			Recognize a good question, and hypothesis. Be able to write an experimental design. Be able to write a conclusion when given data.

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Week of Sept. 23

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework		Assessment Criteria
Sept. 23	9-12 INQB Investigate Scientific progress requires the use of various methods appropriate for answering different kinds of research questions, a thoughtful plan for gathering data needed to answer the question,	Set up Bacteria Experiment	Read the Article  Answer the following questions    1.Why don’t we have a major problem with Cholera in our country? What is the best way to make a disease less harmful? 3. What is the problem with depending on antibiotics to cure disease/ 4. How does the information in this articles relate to the information Friday's reading on pgs 29-31		Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked
24	9-12 INQB Investigate A thoughtful plan for gathering data needed to answer the question, and care in collecting, analyzing, and displaying the data.	Results/Conclusions from Bacteria Experiment			Collect, analyze, and display data using calculators, computers, or other technical devices when available.*
25/26	9-12 INQD Communicate Clearly The methods and procedures that scientists use to obtain evidence must be clearly reported to enhance opportunities for further investigation.	Finish Conclusions, Presentations, Reflections			Write a detailed laboratory report that includes: the question that motivated the study, a justification for the kind of investigation chosen, hypotheses (if any), a description of what was done, a summary of data in tables and graphs, and a conclusion,
27	9-12 INQF Communicate Science is a human endeavor that involves logical reasoning and creativity and entails the testing, revision, and occasional discarding of theories as new evidence comes to light	Explain Part II, pages 28-31, P/P 1&2, R/C 1 &2		Describe the development of a scientific theory that illustrates logical reasoning, creativity, testing, revision, and replacement of prior ideasin light of new evidence

 

 

week of Sept 16 - 20

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork	Homework	Assessment Criteria
Sept 16	9-12 INQF Communicate Science is a human endeavor that involves logical reasoning and creativityand entails the testing, revision, and occa-sional discarding of theories as new evidence comes to light	Evolutionary Arms Race Record at least 10 interesting pieces of information	Read the following -article = Reflection: How does this make you think differently about bacteria?	Describe the development of a scientific theory that illustrates logical reasoning, creativity, testing, revision, and replacement of prior ideas in light of new evidence.
17	9-11 LS3E Biological classifications are based on howorganisms are related, reflecting their evolutionary history.	Notes notes and Bacteria Work sheet worksheet	Check out Personal Responsibility on website	Classify organisms, using similarities and differences in physical and functional characteristics
18	9-12 INQA Question Scientists generate and evaluate questions to investigate the natural world.	Explore/Explain pages 12 - 15, P/P 1-5	Stop and Think part I - 1 &2	Generate and evaluate a question that can be Ans-wered through a scientific investigation. Critique questions generated by others and explain whether or not the questions arescientific
19	9-12 INQE Model The essence of scientific investigation involves the development of a theory or conceptual model that can generate testable predictions	Explore/Explain pages 16 & 17 P/P 1 - 6	Stop and Think Part II 1 - 3	Formulate one or more hypotheses based on a model or theory of a causal relationship. Demonstrate creativity and critical thinking to formulate and evaluate the hypotheses
20	9-12 INQD Communicate Clearly The methods and procedures that scientists use to obtain evidence must be clearly reported to enhance opportunities for further investigation	Use Lab format to write up experiment	none	Write a detailed laboratory report that includes:the question that motivated the study, a justification for the kind of investigation chosen, hypotheses (if any), a des-cription of what was done, a summary of data in tables and graphs, and a conclusion, based on the evidence, that responds to the question

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Week of September 9

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork		Homework		Assessment criteria
Sept. 9	9-12 INQB Investigate Scientific progress requires the use of various methods appropriate for answering different kinds of research questions, a thoughtful plan for gathering data needed to answer the question, and care in collecting, analyzing, and displaying the data.	Set up and carry out stomata experiment		Read and Sign safety agreement - you and your guardian need to sign both copies. One is for permanent school records, one is maintained in your notebook.		Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked
10	9-12 INQC Explain Conclusions must be logical, based on evidence, and consistent with prior established knowledge.	Write Conclusions		Finish all of lab write up		Draw conclusions supported by evidence from the investigation and consistent with established scientific knowledge.Analyze alternative explanations and decide which best fits the data and evidence.
11	9-12 INQG IntellectualHonesty Public communication among scientists is an essential aspect of research.Scientists evaluate the validity of one another’s investigations, check the reliability of results, and explain inconsistencies in findings.	Share results with class		none		Participate in a scientific discussion about one’s own investigations and those performed byothers. Respond to questions and criticisms, and if appropriate, revise explanations based on these discussions.
12	9-12 APPA Science affects society and cultures by influencing the way many people think about themselves, others, and the environment. Society also affects science	introduction to Investigations                    Pages 7-9, Process and Procedures 1		Pages 9-11, Process and Procedures 2-4		Describe ways that scientific ideas have influenced society or the development of differing cultures.
13	9-12 APPB The technological design process begins by defining a problem in terms of criteria and constraints, conducting research,and generating several different solutions.	Small Problem and Safety  Page 11- 15 Reflect and Connect. & P/P 1 and Safety video		Homework -safety quiz		Work collaboratively with other students to generate ideas for solving a problem.Identify criteria and constraints

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