Mon. 1/8 (DAY 2)
    Review main parts of the moon unit so far.

Tues. 1/9 (DAY 1)
1. Review terms and information covered so far in the unit.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Show "LRV on Moon" video from computer.
5. Show “Earth’s Rotation” video from computer.
6. Give notes on the seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes.
A. Show globe and explain that more sunlight = warmer.
B. Explain how equator splits north and south hemispheres.
C. Explain how season differ at same time. Tell Australia student story.
D. Explain how true start of season usually is later than what we think it is. Based
on sunlight. Usually 20th through 22nd. TELL THIS YEAR’S.
7. Give notes on eclipses.
A. For each, ask "What is the moon phase?"
B. Discuss Test Question 16.
C. Next solar eclipse visible in Parma is on April 8th, 2024. (Not again until 2045.)
D. Next lunar eclipses are XXXX.
8. Do Review PowerPoint 1, or as much as possible. 
A. Give candy or tickets for correct answers.
9. Explain lab. - 30 min
A. Keep the white side of the moon facing the sun always. 
B. Move your head into the position it says.
C. Use a pencil.
D. Use your notes.
E. Make sure to include waxing and waning in your examples.
F. Confused? Raise your hand!
G. When done, rip out and read pages 500-516.
10. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
11. Do "Moon Phases" lab and collect.

Weds. 1/10 (DAY 2)
1. Review terms and information covered so far in the unit.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Show "LRV on Moon" video from computer.
5. Show “Earth’s Rotation” video from computer.
6. Give notes on the seasons, Solstices and Equinoxes.
A. Show globe and explain that more sunlight = warmer.
B. Explain how equator splits north and south hemispheres.
C. Explain how season differ at same time. Tell Australia student story.
D. Explain how true start of season usually is later than what we think it is. Based
on sunlight. Usually 20th through 22nd. TELL THIS YEAR’S.
7. Give notes on eclipses.
A. For each, ask "What is the moon phase?"
B. Discuss Test Question 16.
C. Next solar eclipse visible in Parma is on April 8th, 2024. (Not again until 2045.)
D. Next lunar eclipses are XXXX.
8. Do Review PowerPoint 1, or as much as possible. 
A. Give candy or tickets for correct answers.
9. Explain lab. - 30 min
A. Keep the white side of the moon facing the sun always. 
B. Move your head into the position it says.
C. Use a pencil.
D. Use your notes.
E. Make sure to include waxing and waning in your examples.
F. Confused? Raise your hand!
G. When done, rip out and read pages 500-516.
10. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
11. Do "Moon Phases" lab and collect.

Thurs. 1/11 (DAY 1)
1. Review terms and information covered so far in the unit.
Discuss yesterday and today's lab questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Show students Venn Diagram overhead and discuss. Apply to eclipses. (In PPT notes.)
5. Give notes on tides.
A. Discuss test questions 16-18.
B. Show "Tides" video from computer.
C. Show “Tides model”. You can make one tomorrow.
6. Explain lab. - 40 min
A. Use your notes.
B. Full eclipse is all in shadow. Partial is not all in shadow.
C. Lab due today.
D. Don't keep flashlights lit.
E. For Part 2, label drawings.
F. When done, rip out pages 518-530 and read for tomorrow.
7. Show students how to shade in the shadow behind the moon or earth.
8. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
9. Do "Eclipse" lab and collect.

Fri. 1/12 (DAY 2)
1. Review terms and information covered so far in the unit.
Discuss yesterday and today's lab questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Show students Venn Diagram overhead and discuss. Apply to eclipses. (In PPT notes.)
5. Give notes on tides.
A. Discuss test questions 16-18.
B. Show "Tides" video from computer.
C. Show “Tides model”. You can make one tomorrow.
6. Explain lab. - 40 min
A. Use your notes.
B. Full eclipse is all in shadow. Partial is not all in shadow.
C. Lab due today.
D. Don't keep flashlights lit.
E. For Part 2, label drawings.
F. When done, rip out pages 518-530 and read for tomorrow.
7. Show students how to shade in the shadow behind the moon or earth.
8. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
9. Do "Eclipse" lab and collect.

Mon. 1/15
MLK Day!!!
Tues. 1/16 (DAY 1)
1. Review tides and why you get two high and two low tides per day. Go over test questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Review using Review PowerPoint 2.
A. Give candy for correct responses.
5. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Use your notes.
B. Read carefully.
C. Cap glue sticks when done.
D. Use a pencil for the graph.
E. For graph, a negative water depth means below normal sea level.
F. Cut on the line carefully. You get one handouts sheet per group.
G. Remember, spring tides are not high tides.  
H. Raise your hand at Step 6 so I can check you.
I. You can make a Tides model when done, if you wish. Or take it with you.
6. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
7. Do "Tides" lab and collect.

Weds. 1/17 

No school.  Cold day!  Brrrr.....

Thurs. 1/18 (DAY 2)
1. Review tides and why you get two high and two low tides per day. Go over test questions.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Review using Review PowerPoint 2.
A. Give candy for correct responses.
5. Explain lab. - 50 min
A. Use your notes.
B. Read carefully.
C. Cap glue sticks when done.
D. Use a pencil for the graph.
E. For graph, a negative water depth means below normal sea level.
F. Cut on the line carefully. You get one handouts sheet per group.
G. Remember, spring tides are not high tides.  
H. Raise your hand at Step 6 so I can check you.
I. You can make a Tides model when done, if you wish. Or take it with you.
6. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
7. Do "Tides" lab and collect.

Fri. 1/19

Snow Day!

Mon. 1/22 (DAY 1)

1. Collect homework.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Play SFG to review the main concepts in the Earth, Moon & Sun unit.
A. Use PowerPoint 3 as well to review.
5. Pass out homework.
6. Play Kahoot review.  
7. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
8. Homework! (Earth, Moon & Sun Review)

Tues. 1/23 (DAY 2)
1. Collect homework.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Play SFG to review the main concepts in the Earth, Moon & Sun unit.
A. Use PowerPoint 3 as well to review.
5. Pass out homework.
6. Play Kahoot review.  
7. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
8. Homework! (Earth, Moon & Sun Review)

Weds. 1/24 (DAY 1)
1. Collect homework.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Phones in holder.
5. Take "Earth, Moon & Sun" test.
A. When done, complete Atoms, Elements & Matter Anticipation Guide.
B. When done get your phone.
6. Explain lab. - 45 min
A. Read carefully.
B. Not done? Don't worry about it.
C. Don't know powders? Guess.
D. Red litmus is in tubes. Don't waste any.
E. Cups are numbered. Don't spill.
F. Keep your scoops small.
G. Do one test at a time for all powders.
H. We'll clean up with 8 minutes left. You must answer the 4 questions then, even if you didn't get to all of the tests. (That's what I'm grading.)
7. Wrap up with what we've learned today.
8. Do "Mystery Powders" lab and collect.

​Thurs. 1/25 (DAY 1)

House Olympics Reward Party!

Fri. 1/26 

End of 2nd Quarter.  No School Kids!
​Mon. 1/29 (DAY 2)
1. Review all topics.
2. Go over today’s learning objectives.
3. Useless facts.
4. Phones in holder.
5. Take "Earth, Moon & Sun" test.
A. When done, complete Atoms, Elements & Matter Anticipation Guide.

Tues. 1/30 (DAY 1)
1. Go over today’s learning objectives.
2. Useless facts.
3. Give notes on atoms and elements 
A. Show atomic numbers and the Periodic Table.
4. Give notes on physical and chemical changes.
A. Discuss lab they are going to do.
5. Practice determining physical and chemical change for a cookie.
A. Crumpled paper. (P)
B. Food dye in water. (P)
C. Vinegar and baking soda. (C)
D. Flour and chocolate chips. (Show this) (P)
E. Cookie baked. (C)
F. Chocolate melted. (P)
G. Digesting a sandwich. (C)
H. Boiling water and sugar. (P)
I. Magnet to separate iron and sulfur. (P)
J. Evaporation alcohol. (P)
K. Making waffles. (C)
6. Explain lab. – 60 min
A. Read carefully.
B. Mass cups.
C. Don't put magnet inside of mixture. Use the baggie.
D. Test tube will be hot. Keep at an angle.
E. Glass goes in glass bucket.
F. Return balloons.
G. Glass bucket is outside.
7. Do "Iron, Sulfur & More" lab.  
A. Pass out tests during lab.

Weds 1/31 (DAY 2)
1. Go over today’s learning objectives.
2. Useless facts.
3. Give notes on atoms and elements 
A. Show atomic numbers and the Periodic Table.
4. Give notes on physical and chemical changes.
A. Discuss lab they are going to do.
5. Practice determining physical and chemical change for a cookie.
A. Crumpled paper. (P)
B. Food dye in water. (P)
C. Vinegar and baking soda. (C)
D. Flour and chocolate chips. (Show this) (P)
E. Cookie baked. (C)
F. Chocolate melted. (P)
G. Digesting a sandwich. (C)
H. Boiling water and sugar. (P)
I. Magnet to separate iron and sulfur. (P)
J. Evaporation alcohol. (P)
K. Making waffles. (C)
6. Explain lab. – 60 min
A. Read carefully.
B. Mass cups.
C. Don't put magnet inside of mixture. Use the baggie.
D. Test tube will be hot. Keep at an angle.
E. Glass goes in glass bucket.
F. Return balloons.
G. Glass bucket is outside.
7. Do "Iron, Sulfur & More" lab.  
A. Pass out tests during lab.