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7th Grade
TP – Students will explore the concepts of engineering by building a tower and documenting the process
The following Microsoft PowerPoint outlines the process:
You will be assessed twice on this project. Once for the groupwork in planning, constructing, and managing the tower. The other for the multimedia presentation that follows the construction.
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS EXIT SLIP:
https://goo.gl/forms/N9ITqaPv5VVPrnkn1
Did your group finish?
You may go to the coding assignment or complete other school assignments
8th Grade
TP – Students will explore the concepts of engineering by building a tower and documenting the process
The following Microsoft PowerPoint outlines the process:
You will be assessed twice on this project. Once for the groupwork in planning, constructing, and managing the tower. The other for the multimedia presentation that follows the construction.
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS EXIT SLIP:
https://goo.gl/forms/N9ITqaPv5VVPrnkn1
Did your group finish?
You may go to the coding assignment or complete other school assignments
New Middle School Challenge:
TP – Students will design and construct a balloon powered car through research and design
Project:
You will now be asked to get to work on the Technology side of the lesson. You will be asked to take Your pictures/videos and create a presentation. The presentation must include:
The team members names
The initial design – Why did you make that design?
The process – How did you go about the construction?
The problems – What issues did they run into? (include how my changes affected their projects)
The final car – What were it’s strengths and weaknesses?
Comments on the other cars – What would you do the same or change?
TP: Students will design and build a bridge through research and design
What do you know about bridges?
Project:
You will now be asked to get to work on the Technology side of the lesson. You will be asked to take Your pictures/videos and create a presentation. The presentation must include:
The team members names
The initial design – Why did you make that design?
The process – How did you go about the construction?
The problems – What issues did they run into? (include how my changes affected their projects)
The final bridge – What were it’s strengths and weaknesses?
Comments on the other bridges – What would you do the same or change?
Helpful sites:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Bridge/
http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/
http://www.kids-fun-science.com/physical-science-activities.html
http://www.ehow.com/info_8297542_crafts-kids-bridges.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_10052209_make-bridges-toothpicks-kids.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
http://www.exploratorium.edu/structures/
http://www.learner.org/catalog/resources/activities/sact9806/sact9806-2.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/build-bridge-p1.html
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/3%20Bridges/index.htm
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SCIENCE:
For Mr. Smith 421:
8th Grade Movie Maker:
TP – Students will learn the features of windows movie maker by tutorial and exploration
Here is an 8 min movie to teach the basics:
https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/documents/digitalmedia/GuidetoWindowsMovieMaker.pdf
https://www.wondershare.com/convert-other-format/how-to-use-windows-movie-maker-tutorial.html
Start to think about the book The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan.
What have you learned from this book?
What can you take away from what you read in this book?
Do you agree/disagree with the author? why?
Is his thought process realistic?
Think about a topic in nutrition and or our eating habits that you would like to make your movie on. How does it relate to Science? Social Studies? What aspect of that topic are you going to explore?
Your project should include:
- elements of the book
- Your own critique (positive or negative)
- Topic of focus
- Evidence to support your claims
- Evidence in text/media/graphics
- References of evidence sources
Your Project (BE CREATIVE):
- a Public Service Announcement (PSA)
- a commercial
- a living comic book
- a documentary
You must use Windows Movie Maker or a similar movie making program. It must include sound and images (moving or still). You may work in teams of 2-4 students on the project.
Movie Maker Project Rubric-25b7gf2
7th grade project:
TP – Students will brainstorm ideas about brain disorders by researching.
The whole 7th grade will be working on a project about brain disorders. The specifics of the project will be provided by your 7th grade teachers. To begin, please look at the following sites. They will provide you with background information about the topic.
Think about:
- What types of disorders are there?
- How do they happen?
- What aspects of a person’s life do these disorders affect?
- What are the various treatments?
- What are the symptoms?
- Are there any recent breakthroughs?
http://synapse.org.au/information-services/introduction-to-brain-disorders.aspx
http://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders
http://www.brainfacts.org/diseases-disorders/diseases-a-to-z-from-ninds/
http://www.traumaticbraininjury.com/
http://www.biausa.org/about-brain-injury.htm
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/traumatic-brain-injury/basics/definition/con-20029302
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/TBI/
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/traumatic-brain-injury/
7th GRADE REPORTS FOR ELA:
FOR SEPTEMBER:
TP – Students will discover the basics of computer language by completing an hour of code
Here are the FAQs:
then go to: https://studio.code.org/ and choose an appropriate course to start based upon experience
Go to this site:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/
Choose your grade level (1 grade up or down)and get used to using the site and language
or Go Here:
Project on Solar System:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/stem
Plan for project:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/tynker-stem-teacher-guide.pdf
If you would like to complete a webquest project instead follow this link:
FOR APRIL
Science:
TP:
- Students will be able to design a testable experiment that has proper variables.
IDD Investiagation Design Diagram
Helpful Site – http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_variables.shtml
ELA:
Frederick Douglas Essay
SS:
Mr. Miller Website
Genre Studies
SS:
http://www.aerospacemiller7.com/lewisclark/
7th grade science:
NEW SITE:
MS. VanVynck PBM:
Finish your summaries of scaling project. If done:
MR. MILLER SS assignment:
TP – Students will complete their SS essays by using Word Processing skills
http://www.aerospacemiller7.com/arevquest/
Please follow one of the following lessons if you completed all your assignments
ELA BOOK REPORT:
TP – Students will produce a book report by using word processing skills
TP – Students will practice word processing skills by editing a document
http://tomkleen.com/Word/Tests,%20Reviews,%20Objectives/Declaration%20Instructions.htm
TP – Students will reflect on past achievements and think about the future by creating a resume
If you are caught up on your 2nd marking period projects, then follow this link:
https://www.careerkids.com/myfirstresume.aspx
Every body should know what they have done and where they would like to end up. Please read about the importance of a resume here
http://www.teachingkidsbusiness.com/resume-program.htm
End Term Health Project:
For Ms. Willis Class:
YES, we are a week early, but please check out….https://csedweek.org/learn
TP – Students will discover the basics of computer language by completing an hour of code
Here are the FAQs:
then go to: https://studio.code.org/ and choose an appropriate course to start based upon experience
Go to this site:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/
Choose your grade level (1 grade up or down)and get used to using the site and language
Project on Solar System:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/stem
Plan for project:
https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/tynker-stem-teacher-guide.pdf
If you would like to complete a webquest project instead follow this link:
TP – Students will explore the proper way to research using web browsers
https://sites.google.com/a/usd469.net/lansing-middle-computing/Projects/student2
WHEN YOU ARE DONE:
https://goo.gl/forms/ALJDL1rEVE4QWNkz2
7th Grade Health Project
T.P. – Student will research and produce a report on health using a word processing program
TP – Students will represent the rock cycle by creating a comic strip or book
Instructions:
PLEASE NOTE – the first few steps are an example to get your mind thinking.
Rubric:
A few tips:
- remember to look for clipart (the checkered background helps identification)
- use gifs (giphy.com)
- insert shapes – callouts (for speech and text)
- copy and repaste pictures to save time
- go here for story samples: https://mrsconte.wikispaces.com/rock+cycle+stories
- go here for comic samples: http://www.slideshare.net/monicadyess/the-rock-cycle-story
- rock cycle references: