Mr. Knapp, Science Teacher
Phone: 651-748-6670
Fax: 651-748-6591
E-mail: dknapp@isd622.org
Wednesday 12/03/08
Objective:
To learn about the cell test
To learn about important discoveries in genetics
Agenda:
1. Test on cells: Tuesday 12/09
2. Introduction to genetics
3. 100 Greatest discoveries: Genetics
Homework:
Study for Test - On Tuesday 12/09/08
Bring your book for Reading Day
Tuesday 12/02/08
Objective:
To practice using a microscope
To observe biological samples microscopically
Agenda:
Lab Activity: Microscopic Critters
Homework:
Reading Day is Thursday - Find a Book
Monday 12/01/08
Objective:
To practice using the microscope
To observe biological samples microscopically
Agenda:
Lab Activity: Microscopic Critters
Homework:
None
Wednesday - Friday 11/26 11/28/08
Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday 11/25/08
Objective:
To demonstrate your knowledge of cells
To learn about insectivorous mammals
Agenda:
1. Cell Models graded
2. Life of Mammals: Episode 2
Homework:
None
Monday 11/24/08
Objective:
To demonstrate your knowledge of cells
To learn about marsupial mammals
Agenda:
1. Cell Models Graded
2. The Life of Mammals
Homework:
Cell Model - Absolutely due Tuesday!
Friday 11/21/08
Objective:
To practice/learn how to use a
compound microscope
Agenda:
Letter "e" lab
Homework:
Cell Model - Due Monday or Tuesday
Thursday 11/20/08
Objective:
To learn about the microscopic world
Agenda:
1. Quiz Retakes / Cell job analogies
2. The Unknown World / Quizzes Graded
Homework:
Cell Model - Due Monday or Tuesday
Wednesday 11/19/08
Objective:
To learn about frogs that freeze solid and
the secret to the speed of cheetahs and
antelope
Agenda:
1. Microscope Quiz
2. Scientific Am. Frontiers: Going to Extremes
Homework:
Cell Model (due Monday or Tuesday)
Tuesday 11/18/08
Objective:
To learn about the cell project
Agenda:
Explanation of the cell model
Homework:
Study for the microscope quiz (Wednesday)
Cell Model (due Mon.-11/24, Tues.-11/25)
Monday 11/17/08
Objective:
To learn the parts of a microscope
and what they are
Agenda:
1. Introduction/Demonstration
2. Activity:
Microscope drawing/labels/fill in the blank
Homework:
Microscope wkst.
Friday 11/14/08
*Courage Retreat*
Thursday 11/13/08
Objective:
To learn about cells and their organelles
Agenda:
1. Cell Job/Physical Descriptions
2. Cell Drawings (plant & animal)
Homework:
Finish cell wksts.
Wednesday11/12/08
Objective:
To learn about the structure
and function of the cell's organelles
Agenda:
Multiple choice/Organelle
wksts. - Colored
Homework:
Finish Organelles wkst.
Tuesday 11/11/08
Objective:
To learn about plant and animal cells
Agenda:
Cell "Job" and "Physical" description sheets
Homework:
None
Monday 11/10/08
Objective:
To learn about the organelles that make up the cell
Agenda:
Survey/Question/Read and discuss cell structures
Homework:
None
Friday 11/07/08
Objective:
To learn about osmosis, diffusion, and
the five levels of organization in
multicelled organisms
Agenda:
1. Diffusion/Osmosis demonstrations
2. Cell information wkst.
Homework:
Cell Information wkst.
Thursday 11/06/08
Objective:
To learn about the levels of organization
in multicellular organisms
Agenda:
1. Survey/Question/Read
2. Cell Information wkst.
Homework:
Cell Information wkst.
Wednesday 11/05/08
Objective:
To learn about current topics in science
Agenda:
Science World Magazines/with questions
Homework:
None
Tuesday 11/04/08
Objective:
To learn about cells/the cell theory
Agenda:
1. Survey/Question/Read intro to cells
2. Bill Nye: Cells
Homework:
None
Monday 11/03/08
Objective:
To learn about 6 needs of living things
Agenda:
1. Discussion: Needs of living things
2. Activity: "Needs of a Pet" wkst.
Homework:
Needs of a Pet worksheet.
Friday 10/31/08
Objective:
To learn about characteristics
common to all living organisms on Earth
Agenda:
Finish Characteristics of Living Things
Homework:
"Characteristics" worksheet
Thursday 10/30/08
Objective:
To learn about characteristics (6) of
living things
Agenda:
1. Introduction
2. Activity:
Characteristics of Living Things
Homework:
None
Wednesday10/29/08
Objective:
Enjoyment and fulfilment from
reading a book of one's choosing
Agenda:
Reading Day
Homework:
None
Tuesday10/28/08
Objective:
To learn about the
"Characteristics of Life"
Agenda:
Survey/Question/Read
Characteristics of Living Things
Homework:
Bring a Book to Read:
(Wednesday is Reading Day)
Monday 10/27/08
Objective:
To learn how plants adapt to live
in all environments on Earth
Agenda:
Activity: Private Life of Plants
It's a Jungle out There
Homework:
None
Friday 10/24/08
Objective:
To learn about the leaves of plants
and photosynthesis
Agenda:
1. Photosynthesis on TeacherTube
2. Notes on leaves
Homework:
Notes on leaves
Thursday 10/23/08
Objective:
To learn about patterns of
growth and tropism in plants
Agenda:
1. Survey and Question today's reading
2. Activity:
Content reading with questions
Homework:
None
Wednesday 10/22/08
Objective:
To learn about the birds and the
bees, the plants, the trees . . .
Agenda:
B. Nye: Plants/Flowers
Homework:
None
Tuesday 10/21/08
Objective:
To learn about reproduction in plants
Agenda:
Activity:
Scale Drawing/Notes on the
flower, reproduction
Homework:
Flower Drawing/Notes
Monday 10/20/08
Objective:
To learn about plants, plants making food
Agenda:
1. Review of photosynthesis
2. Activity: Photosynthesis Drawings
3. Bill Nye: Plants
Homework:
Photosynthesis Drawings
Friday 10/17/08
Minnesota Science Teachers Association Convention
Thursday 10/16/08
Education Minnesota Convention
Wednesday 10/15/08
Objective:
To learn about plants, photosynthesis
Agenda:
1. Photosynthesis overview, formula
2. Finish Unknown Leaf Lab
Homework:
None
Tuesday 10/14/08
Objective:
To learn about plants
To practice using a dichotomous key
Agenda:
Activity: Unknown Leaf Lab
Homework:
None
Monday 10/13/08
Objective:
To learn about plants, life on Earth
Agenda:
1. Finish notes on Stems (pages 227-230)
2. Planet Earth: Pole-to-Pole
Homework:
Notes on Stems
Friday10/10/08
Teacher In-Service/Conferences
Thursday 10/09/08
Objective:
To learn about plants
Agenda:
1. Finish Unknown Seed Lab
2. Notes on stems (pages 227-230)
Homework:
Notes on Stems (pgs. 227-239)
Wednesday 10/08/08
Objective:
To learn how to use a dichotomous Key
To identify trees by their seeds
Agenda:
1. Introduction to a dichotomous key
2. Activity:
Unknown Seed Identification Lab
Homework:
None
Tuesday 10/07/08
Objective:
To learn how plants coexist with each other
Agenda:
1. Paper shuffle - Gradesheets handed out
2. Private Life of Plants: Plant Politics
Homework:
None
Monday 10/06/08
Objective:
To learn about plant roots
Agenda:
1. Finish notes/drawing of roots
2. Attenborough: Plant Politics
Homework:
Study your notes
Friday 10/03/08
Objective:
To learn about plants with seeds
To learn how to take formal notes
Agenda:
1. "Formal Notes" explained
2. pages 224-226 Notes/Root Drawing
Homework:
Finish Root drawing
Thursday 10/02/08
Objective:
To learn about seed plants
To learn how to take formal,
split-page notes
Agenda:
1. Survey, and Question p. 224, 225
2. Read, and take notes p. 224, 225
Homework:
Study any notes taken today
Wednesday 10/01/08
Objective:
To learn about the various parts of
plants that we eat
Agenda:
Review/discuss "Class . . . ification" wkst.
Homework:
None
Tuesday 09/30/08
Objective:
To learn about SQ3R
Agenda:
1. The Hadron Large Collider
2. SQ3R: Plants w/ seeds
Homework:
None
(class . . . ification wkt. from Mon.)
Monday 09/29/08
Objective:
To learn what plant parts you have
been eating all these years
Agenda:
Activity -
Plants Have Class . . ification
Homework:
Plants Have Class . . . ification wkst.
(due Wednesday)
Friday 09/26/08
Objective:
To learn about plants native to MN
Agenda:
#1 priority: finish plant book
#2 learn about the Blue Planet
Homework:
Finish plant book
Thursday 09/25/08
Objective:
To learn about plants native to MN
Agenda:
Activity:
Research with Plant Guides
Homework:
Work on your plant data sheets,
drawings, coloring, and the cover
Wednesday 09/24/08
Objective:
To have worked on your plant
drawings/data sheets
Agenda:
1. Activity: Plant Book Cover
2. The Private Life of Plants: Branching Out
Homework:
None, enjoy tonight with your family
Tuesday 09/23/08
Objective:
To learn about plants native to MN
Agenda:
Activity:
Using plant guides to
fill in your plant data sheets
Homework:
Work on your drawings/data sheets
Monday 09/22/08
Objective:
To learn about plants native to MN
Agenda:
Outside, in the garden, sketching plants
Homework:
Work on your drawings, data sheets
Friday 09/19/08
Reading Day
Thursday 09/18/08
Objective:
To learn about/observe plants that are native to MN
Agenda:
Activity: Outside, drawing plants
Homework:
Polish up your drawings
Bring your Reading Book on Friday
Wednesday 09/17/08
Objective:
To have worked on your drawings
Agenda:
1. Introduction/Tips on finding information
2. Research, finding data on your plants
Homework:
Work on your data/drawings
Find a Reading Book for Friday's Reading Day
Tuesday 09/16/08
Objective:
To learn about plants native to MN
Agenda:
1. Introduction/Tips
2. Outside in garden, drawing plants
Homework:
Polish up your drawings
Monday 09/15/08
Objective:
To learn about our "plant book" project
Agenda:
Presentation:
MMS Plant book
Homework:
None
Friday 09/12/08
Objective:
To learn about our world as Mr. Knapp see's it
Agenda:
The Secret Life of 118 Green Street
Homework:
None
Thursday 09/11/08
Objective:
To learn about some current topics
in science
Agenda:
Activity: Scholastic's Science World
Volume 65 Number 1
Homework:
None - Cover your Science Book
Wednesday 09/10/08
Objective:
To practice using the scientific method
Agenda:
1. Intro
2. Lab Activity: Scientific Method Lab
Homework:
Finish your Sci. Method Lab
Tuesday 09/09/08
Objective:
To learn how our books are organized and
what can be found in it
Agenda:
1. Textbooks assigned
2. Textbook tour
3. Activity: Textbook inventory
Tonight's Homework:
Textbook Inventory
Monday 09/08/08
Objective:
To review/practice using metric distances
Agenda:
1. Intro to activity
2. Activity: Metric Town
Tonight's Homework:
Metric Town
Friday 09/05/08
Objective:
To review/learn about the scientific method
Agenda:
Presentation/Discussion:
Scientific Method, a way to solve problems
Tonight's Homework:
None
Thursday 09/04/08
Objective:
- To get organized
- Observe the importance of directions, and how
not following them leads to consequences
Agenda:
1. Appointment clocks
2. Following Directions
Homework:
Following Directions (t-shirt)
Wednesday 09/03/08
Objective:
To define and practice observations and inference
Agenda:
1. Review/define observation (collecting data)
and inference
2. The BIG cube
Homework:
None
Tuesday 09/02/08
Objective:
To get started with this year/class
Agenda:
1. Seating Chart
2. Who's Who activity
3. Pictures (mug shots)
Homework:
Who's Who activity (back)
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