Bryon “Kc” Coulter

bcoulter@houstonisd.org

281-368-2140 x 371

 

Common goals bring us together, education sets us apart.

 

Please email Mr. Coulter if you have any questions or comments about the course or an individual student.

 

All agenda items and homework are subject to change at any point in time.

 

 

Planning Period:  Mon. thru Fri. 3:00 – 4:00 Rm. F100B

 

 

Science 6th - 8th

Date

Daily Learning Objectives

Assessment

 

Vocabulary Words

Key Events

 

Mon.

09/12

Grade 6

The student will differentiate between elements and compounds.

 

Grade 7

The student will identify compounds and investigate how large molecules are broken down for use by the body.

 

Grade 8

The students will describe the structure of atoms and explore and identify properties used to interpret the arrangement of the elements which make up the Periodic Table.

 

 

 

 

Grade 6

The student should know how to perform an experimental investigation by making observations.  The student will also be successful testing their hypotheses. 

 

Grade 7

The student will be monitored to see if they can successfully implement experimental investigations through observations and high level questioning.  

 

Grade 8

Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as an atom, a molecule, space or a geologic feature.

 

Grade 6

Compound

Physical Properties

Chemical Properties

 

Grade 7

Molecules

Chemical Properties

 

Grade 8

Periodic

Structure

Grades 6-8

The students will start to collect materials and information for two experiments this week.

 

The experiments will be performed on Tuesday for 6th grade and Wednesday for 7th & 8th grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tues

09/13

Grade 6

The student will compare metals, nonmetal and    metalloids using physical properties, and use chemical symbols to classify an element as a pure substance.

 

Grade 7

The students will: Identify compounds classified as and investigate how large molecules are broken down for use by the body.

 

Grade 8

The student will continue to study the structure of an Atom.

Grade 6

The student is expected to understand various metallic materials.

 

Grade 7

The student will be introduced to various methods of formulating proven results.

 

Grade 8 

The student will be successful in explaining the breakdown of atoms, and their role.

Grade 6

Investigate

Substance

 

Grade 7

Compound

Pure Substance

 

8th

Compound

Reaction

Conclusion

Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wed.

09/14

 

Grade 6-8

The student will review for the upcoming quiz.

 

 

Grade 6-8

The student will review for the upcoming quiz.

 

Grade 6-8

The student will review for the upcoming quiz.

 

 

 

Thurs

09/15

Grade 6-8

 

Quiz

 

Grade 6-8

 

Quiz

Grade 6-8

 

Quiz

 

 

 

Fri

09/16

Grade 6-8

The students will be evaluated on their quiz results.  Objective is to determine the level of understanding

Grades 6-8

Weekly Evaluation

Grades 6-8

Weekly Evaluation

Grades 6-8

Weekly Evaluation

 

 

Upcoming Quizzes, Tests, Projects and Important Dates

 

Students are to be prepared each day before the start of each class. Binders, Notebooks, Pencils, etc. are to kept on the student’s desk.

 

Quiz 09-15-2011

 

Additional Information

 

 

Textbook

TEA Objectives (2011-2012)