Weds., 8/31/16

Today in Science:

• Relative Dating Notes (GC): I will be able to explain the Law of Superposition
• Introduction to Matching Rock Layers Lab: I will be able to determine the relative age of various rock layers (models) (LP)

Tues., 8/30/16

Today in Science:

• Notecard Activity and Fossil Notes (GC): I will be able to explain the Law of Superposition
• Introduction to Matching Rock Layers Lab: I will be able to model how to match rock layers, and I will be able to justify (explain) my strategy for organizing the layers (GC)

Mon., 8/29/16

Today in Science:

• Monday Writing: "Scientists Say Earth's Timeline is Ready for a New Entry" (NewsELA and GC)
• Geologic Time Webquest: I will know how to read the Geologic Time Scale (GTS), and I will understand why the GTS is used for dating Earth's history (GC)

Homework:

• Geologic Time Webquest (if not completed in class)

Fri., 8/26/16

Today in Science:

• "Rocks as Clocks" mini-lesson: I will understand how rocks can be used to tell time - notes (GC)
• Fossil Research and Webquest: I will know how to read the Geologic Time Scale, and I will demonstrate this by correctly placing my fossil drawing on the Time Scale (GC)

Homework:

• If you didn't complete your Fossil Research in Class, please complete over the weekend.

Thurs., 8/25/16

Today in Science:

• Table-top Thursday
• mini-group lesson with Mrs. Lombardo - I will be able to explain the difference between absolute and relative dating. (GC)
• complete fossil introduction questions (GC)
• begin fossil research - I will demonstrate how scientists use relative dating by placing my fossil on the geologic timeline. (GC)

Weds., 8/24/16

Today in Science:

• Paper timeline of Earth: understand that the existence of complex life is only a small amount of time in Earth's history.
• Intro to fossils: know that rocks and fossils help us date the Earth.

Announcements:

• Picture day TOMORROW (8/25) during electives.  Please bring your completed forms and payment, if you would like to purchase school pictures.

Tues., 8/23/16

Today in Science:

• Understand the expectations from "Core Talk"
• Pre-assessment: communicate my thoughts about fossils and geologic time (GC)

Homework:

• If you didn't complete your pre-assessment in class, please complete and submit before attending class tomorrow.  I sent you a reminder email through GC, as well.

Announcements:

• Students should now have their chromebooks (or a borrowed one from the library) and ALL their materials for class. You will not be excused from class to retrieve your earbuds or chargers from your locker...be prepared everyday to learn.
• Picture forms were sent home today (handed out in Period 1).  Picture day is THIS Thursday!

Mon., 8/22/16

Today in Science:

• Final completion of "My Name in Elements" - LP
• Introduction to "Science Monday" - writing workshop - GC

Homework:

• Mrs. Lombardo's 1st Hour ONLY - With your parents, review and sign Student Handbook (form is found in GC)

Today in Science:

• Pros and Cons of Group Work (draft on own GD = Google Doc)
• How do you contribute to the group?
• FINAL - name in elements (LP = Lombardo's Paper)

Today in Science:

• Name in Elements (draft on PP = personal paper)
• Chromebook Expectations & Cleanup
• Science Google Classroom
• Personal Profile (GC = Google Classroom)

Homework:

• Complete and submit your Personal Profile (GC)

Announcements:

• Thank you to the parents and students who were able to make it to B2S Night!  It was so nice to see you!
• If you'd like to sign up for text reminders with REMIND.COM, here's how:
• text @dbeghd to the number 81010

Today in Science:

• Minion Class Expectations
• Gummy Bear Table Talk
• All About You
• Name in Elements

Welcome to 7th Grade Science!

Today in Science:

• Mrs. Lombardo's introduction
• Lombardo's Loot
• Show your SWAG
• R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
• Champion mindset

Homework:

• Have answers ready for tomorrow:
  
  • How would I like to acknowledge Mrs. Lombardo when I walk into class each day?
  • Fist bump?  Elbow?  Handshake?  High-five?
  
  
  • If I were given the opportunity to sit with three people in this class, who might I choose?
  
  
  • Tell your parent(s) about Back-to-School Night
  • Wednesday, 8/17 - begins at 4:00 pm