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Thursday, December 22, 2016

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Learning Target: 
  • I can demonstrate my understanding of physical and chemical changes in matter
HOWLs Target:
  • I can self-assess using the superpower checklist.
Agenda

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Go outside and do something nice for someone

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Putting It On Paper

Learning Target: 
  • I can demonstrate my understanding of physical and chemical changes in matter
HOWLs Target:
  • I am prepared for learning.
Agenda
  • Warm-up: EXAMPLES (2min)
    • Explain an example of a physical change and an example of chemical change.
  • Test
  • Superheroes
    • Superpower-Property of Matter

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Superhero project due Thursday 12/22

Monday, December 19, 2016

Working on Superpowers

Learning Target: 
  • I can describe how changing a property of matter could be a superpower.
HOWLs Target:
  • I keep working until the superpower GO is complete.
Agenda
  • Warm-up: SUPERPOWER (2min)
    • How could you use a change in density to make yourself really large? What would the particles be doing?
    • What might be a possible side effect of this method of getting large?
  • Superheroes
    • project overview
    • Superpower-Property of Matter

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Changes in Matter test, Wednesday 12/21
  • Superhero project due Thursday 12/22

Friday, December 16, 2016

Superpowers

Learning Target: 
  • I can think about how changing a property of matter affects the matter
HOWLs Target:
  • I am prepared by completing assigned work.
Agenda
  • Warm-up: PRETTY PICTURE FRIDAY (2min)
    • What type of change happens to leaves in fall? What is your evidence?
    • Fall leaves are seen along the Connecticut River on October 9, 2016, in Pittsburg, New Hampshire.  Jim Cole / AP
  • review of homework
  • Superheroes
    • write a list of superpowers
    • write a list of properties of matter
    • project overview

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Changes in Matter test, Wednesday 12/21
  • Superhero project due Thursday 12/22

Thursday, December 15, 2016

More and More Examples

Learning Target: 
  • I can classify a change in matter as chemical or physical using indicators.
HOWLs Target:
  • I am positive and kind during class discussions.
Agenda
  • Warm-up: BUBBLES (2min)
    • Why are bubbles (without boiling) an indicator of chemical change?
  • electrolysis of water
    • claimRunning electricity through water can produce a ________________ change.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
    • reasoningWhen the water __________________ it shows that a new substance is produced because __________________________.
  • a sliced apple on the table
    • claim: When a sliced apple is left on a table a ________________ change occurs.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
    • reasoningWhen the apple __________________ it shows that a new substance is produced because __________________________.
  • intro to homework (5min)
    • write list of indicators
  • Superheroes
    • write a list of superpowers
    • write a list of properties of matter
    • project overview

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Chemical and Physical Change Homework 12/14
  • Changes in Matter test, Wednesday 12/21
  • Superhero project due Thursday 12/22

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Water is Water is Water

Learning Target: 
  • I can discuss a claim and evidence for a chemical or physical change.
HOWLs Target:
  • I can self-assess to improve
Agenda
  • Warm-up: INDICATORS (2min)
    • Is cooking an egg a physical or chemical change? Support your claim with evidence.
    • HOWLS ______
  • cooking an egg
    • claimCooking an egg produces a ________________ change.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
    • reasoning: When the egg __________________ it shows that a new substance is produced because __________________________.
  • electrolysis of water
    • claimRunning electricity through water can produce a ________________ change.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
    • reasoningWhen the water __________________ it shows that a new substance is produced because __________________________.
  • a sliced apple on the table
    • claimA sliced apple on a table can produces a ________________ change.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
    • reasoningWhen the apple __________________ it shows that a new substance is produced because __________________________.

Relevant reading:
Homework:
  • Changes in Matter test, Wednesday 12/21

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Discussing the Claim and Evidence of Chemical or Physical Changes

Learning Target: 
  • I can discuss a claim and evidence for a chemical or physical change.
HOWLs Target:
  • I can self-assess to improve
Agenda
  • Warm-up: INDICATORS (2min)
    • Make a list of indicators of a chemical change and an example where you saw the indicator. For example: bubbles - lemon volcanoes.
    • HOWLS ______
  • redo pre-test and feedback
  • MODEL of comparing claim discussion
  • cooking an egg
    • claim: Cooking an egg produces a ________________ change.
    • evidenceThe indicator of the ____________ change is _________________.
  • Quicktime Player to record audio of discussion
    • prompt: make a claim if cooking an egg is a physical or chemical change and provide evidence to support your claim.
Links for the labs 
Homework:
  • none