Agenda:
- Density Notes
- Inq. 2.1

HW:
None


Journal #15

LT: I will understand how mass and volume are related to density.

Did the volume change when you arranged the same number of cubes in different ways? Why or why not?

Do you think you can have mass without volume? Why or why not?

Agenda:
- The Cubic Centimeter
- Density Notes

HW:
None


Journal #14

LT: I will understand the importance of the cubic centimeter.

What are the two methods for measuring volume and why do you use each?

Why do you think we use 2 different units to measure volume?

Agenda:
- Finish Measuring Volume
- Class Data

HW:
None


Journal #13

LT: I will be able to find the volume of an irregularly shaped object.

Define the following terms:
Matter
Mass
Volume

I have an object with the following dimensions: 3 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm. What is the volume of the object? Be sure to show your work!

Agenda:
- Journal Quiz
- Measuring Volume

HW:
None


No Journal Today

Agenda:
- Mass & Weight Reading
- Volume Notes
- Measuring Volume

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Tomorrow


Journal #12

LT: I will understand the difference between mass and weight.

What is the difference between mass and weight?

What are 3 important things to do when using a graduated cylinder?

Agenda:
- Correct Ruler Review & GC Practice
- Pass Back Papers
- Mass & Weight

HW:
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #11

LT: I will understand the difference between mass and weight.

Describe the steps to measure the mass of an object using a triple beam balance.

Would a triple beam balance work the same on the moon? Why or why not?

Agenda:
- Measuring Mass
- Mass vs. Weight
- Ruler Review & GC Practice

HW:
- Ruler Review & GC Practice - DUE Tomorrow
- Journal Quiz - Friday


Journal #10

LT: I will be able to measure the mass of objects using a triple beam balance.

What is the difference between matter and mass?

What units do we use to measure mass? What tools do we use to measure mass?

Agenda:
- Collect Matter Cornell Notes
- Grade POM L1
- Matter & Mass Notes

HW:
None


Journal #9

LT: I will know what “properties of matter” means.

Based on what we’ve done in class, how would you define matter?

List at least 5 things that are made of matter and describe why you think they are made of matter.

Agenda:
- Finish POM L1
- What is Matter Reading
- Cornell Notes
- Matter & Characteristic Properties

HW:
- POM Lesson 1 - DUE Monday
- Matter & Char. Prop. Cornell Notes - DUE Monday


Journal #8

LT: I will use reading strategies to understand what I read.

Which station from the lab has been the most interesting? Why?

What things to you thing “good” notes from a reading assignment would have in them? Explain at least 3.

Agenda:
- Properties of Matter Lesson 1

HW:
- POM Lesson 1 - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #7

LT: I will make observations of different properties of matter.

Describe Mr. Palmer’s rules about goggles during a lab.

Of the observations you made during lab yesterday, which do you think was the most important and why?

Agenda:
- Properties of Matter Lesson 1

HW:
- POM Lesson 1 - DUE Friday


Journal #6

LT: I will make observations of different properties of matter.

What was the hardest part of yesterday’s quiz & why? The easiest?

Write 5 words that come to mind when you hear “matter.”

Agenda:
- Collect Safety Contracts
- Procedures & Safety Quiz
- What is Matter?

HW:
None


No Learning Target or Journal Today

Agenda:
- Review Procedures & Safety

HW:

- Procedures & Safety Quiz - Tomorrow

- Safety Contract Signed - DUE Tomorrow

Journal #5

LT: I will understand the class procedures and safety rules.

What is the purpose of the assignment sheet?

Describe all the details you know about the Grace Coupons.

Agenda:
- Science Packet
- Assignment Sheet
- Pass Back Papers
- Safety Contract

HW:
- Web Scav. Hunt - DUE 3pm Tonight
- Procedures & Safety Quiz - Tuesday
- Safety Contract Signed - DUE Tuesday


Journal #4

LT: I will be able to calculate my grade and organize my assignments.

Which part of Mr. Palmer’s website do you think will be the most helpful and why?

How do you find the Agenda when it doesn’t show on the web page?

Agenda:
- Comptuer Procedures
- Website Scavenger Hunt

HW:
- Web Scav. Hunt - DUE 3pm Tomorrow
- Procedures & Safety Quiz - Tuesday


Journal #3

LT: I will be able to responsibly use the pod computers.

What kinds of things would you want to be on a teacher’s website?

Describe when you should AND should not write “+1” when correcting an assignment.

Agenda:
-Correct Class Scav. Hunt
- Assignment Sheet
- Science Packet

HW:
None

Journal #2

LT: I will correctly grade papers in Mr. Palmer’s class.

What object on the scavenger hunt yesterday was the hardest to find?

What made it hard?

Agenda:
- Set up Journals
- Classroom Scavenger Hunt

HW:
- Classroom Scav. Hunt - DUE Tomorrow


Journal #1

LT: I will be able to find what I need in Mr. Palmer’s classroom.

Why doesn’t Mr. Palmer allow eating, drinking, or chewing gum in class?

What is Mr. Palmer’s policy on late work?

Agenda:
- Finish Science Packet Qs
- Correct Packet Qs
- Classroom Scavenger Hunt

HW:
- Class Procedures Signed - DUE Tuesday
- Science Packet Signed - DUE Tuesday
- Science Journal - DUE Tuesday


Journal

Learning Target: I will be able to correct papers in Mr. Palmer’s class.

What are at least 3 things you have learned about Mr. Palmer and/or his class so far?

Explain how you know each thing.

Agenda:
- Finish Procedures
- Science Packet Questions

HW:
- Class Procedures Signed - DUE Tuesday
- Sicence Packet Signed - DUE Tuesday
- Science Journal - DUE Tuesday


Journal

Learning Target: I will understand Mr. Palmer’s class policies.

What is the difference between listening and hearing?

Where do backpacks go during class?

Agenda:
- Collect Getting to Know You
- Class Procedures

HW:
- Class Procedures Signed - DUE Tuesday


Journal 9-2-09

Learning Target: I will understand and follow procedures in science class.

What are characteristics of a successful student?

What are characteristics of a successful teacher?

Agenda:
- Welcome to Science
- Getting to Know You

HW:
None