Reminder: We do not have school the week of November 23rd through November 27th. Leave me a phone message or email and I will get back to you on Monday, November 30th.
Have a great, relaxing break!
Ms. Couch
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
OMSI Flight School
We have the OMSI Flight School physics of flight class and a Sub tour reserved for December 10th. The Flight Class is from 1:00-2:00 and the Submarine Tour starts at 2:20. The total cost is $8.00 for students and it is open to 6th-12th graders. There is a limit of 24 students. The cost is $3.00 for adults.
Teachers will be meeting everyone just inside the main entrance at 12:40 with nametags. Please be sure to send in checks in advance. Due to limited space and time requirements, we cannot accept last minute registrations at the door.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Sassen at lsassen@allprep.us.
Teachers will be meeting everyone just inside the main entrance at 12:40 with nametags. Please be sure to send in checks in advance. Due to limited space and time requirements, we cannot accept last minute registrations at the door.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Sassen at lsassen@allprep.us.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Module 8 Lesson Plan: Habitat Discussion
Description of lesson plan: Students will observe their surrounding environments and make observations on what contributes to a healthy habitat vs. an unhealthy habitat in their local area. Students will be asked to become naturalists and make detailed observations regarding such things as the types of plants, the water supply, proximity to a metro area and light exposure.
This course would be a hybrid between online and in person, where the observations should be at the actual location then discussion and assessment would be online.
Learning Objectives:
Students will identify insect, animal and plant species in the field.
Students will record and interpret data in a science lab notebook.
Students will apply classroom knowledge to real world data.
Students will learn about environmental health and water supply.
Students will post or present their findings to other classmates.
Students will learn the difference between native and invasive species.
Learner Centered Outcomes:
1. Learners will discover how plants and animals are important to a healthy habitat.
2. Learners will identify the five elements of habitat: clean air, water, food, shelter, place to raise young.
3. Learners will identify what needs to be done to contribute to a more balanced ecosystem.
Assessment Methods:
1. Online discussion of all students’ findings.
2. Written evaluation of the habitat they observed.
3. Participation in the observation process.
4. Quiz pertaining to the elements of what makes a healthy habitat.
Alternative Instructional Strategies:
1. Powerpoint presentation on wimba.
2. Video of different habitats and dangers.
Example Resources:
• http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
• http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_type/habitats/
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/habitats.html
• Access to a blog to post written evaluations of their habitat
• Wimba
• Computer and access to the internet
• Notebook
• Habitat for observation
Description of lesson plan: Students will observe their surrounding environments and make observations on what contributes to a healthy habitat vs. an unhealthy habitat in their local area. Students will be asked to become naturalists and make detailed observations regarding such things as the types of plants, the water supply, proximity to a metro area and light exposure.
This course would be a hybrid between online and in person, where the observations should be at the actual location then discussion and assessment would be online.
Learning Objectives:
Students will identify insect, animal and plant species in the field.
Students will record and interpret data in a science lab notebook.
Students will apply classroom knowledge to real world data.
Students will learn about environmental health and water supply.
Students will post or present their findings to other classmates.
Students will learn the difference between native and invasive species.
Learner Centered Outcomes:
1. Learners will discover how plants and animals are important to a healthy habitat.
2. Learners will identify the five elements of habitat: clean air, water, food, shelter, place to raise young.
3. Learners will identify what needs to be done to contribute to a more balanced ecosystem.
Assessment Methods:
1. Online discussion of all students’ findings.
2. Written evaluation of the habitat they observed.
3. Participation in the observation process.
4. Quiz pertaining to the elements of what makes a healthy habitat.
Alternative Instructional Strategies:
1. Powerpoint presentation on wimba.
2. Video of different habitats and dangers.
Example Resources:
• http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
• http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/ecoregions/about/habitat_type/habitats/
• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/habitats.html
• Access to a blog to post written evaluations of their habitat
• Wimba
• Computer and access to the internet
• Notebook
• Habitat for observation
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
REMINDER!
Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans Day, we do not have school.
Also, we have the entire week of November 23rd-27th off for Thanksgiving break.
*Feel free to do school work on these days if you would like but teachers will not be available*
Also, we have the entire week of November 23rd-27th off for Thanksgiving break.
*Feel free to do school work on these days if you would like but teachers will not be available*
WIMBA Geometry Class
Hello teachers and students!
There will be a live WIMBA Geometry class beginning next Monday, November 16. It will be taught by Mr. Orlinski. The class will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-2 pm in Mr. Orlinski’s online WIMBA classroom. The class will begin in unit 4 of the Odyssey Ware curriculum and will cover the same material in the same order. Students that sign up for the class will be given attendance and participation points that will be factored into their overall Geometry grade. Please notify your teacher if you would like to participate. Space is limited, so act fast.
You can also email Mr. Orlinski directly at eorlinski@allprep.us if you have any questions. Thanks and have a great week!
There will be a live WIMBA Geometry class beginning next Monday, November 16. It will be taught by Mr. Orlinski. The class will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1-2 pm in Mr. Orlinski’s online WIMBA classroom. The class will begin in unit 4 of the Odyssey Ware curriculum and will cover the same material in the same order. Students that sign up for the class will be given attendance and participation points that will be factored into their overall Geometry grade. Please notify your teacher if you would like to participate. Space is limited, so act fast.
You can also email Mr. Orlinski directly at eorlinski@allprep.us if you have any questions. Thanks and have a great week!
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