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TEST: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019: Comparing Solutions Using a Decision Matrix

Students: This is a reminder from our class discussion that this coming Monday, we will be having an open-notebook test on the above lesson to determine how well you have been on-task and understood what was taking place in class. … Continue reading

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Homework: Due Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019: Loosestrife Plant – C.E.R.

 Individual students cast their vote on a piece of paper. Present the following on the paper:  Claim: _____________ is the best solution for addressing the loosestrife problem. Evidence: (Students provide evidence by providing the scores of the solutions and identifying … Continue reading

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Constraint & Criteria Review

Using the two attachments below, cut the boxes in page 1 and paste them in their appropriate empty slots on page 2, and then glue the paper in your ISN.

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Test Credit Recovery

Students who performed poorly or below the seventy percentile (70%) on today’s test will have an opportunity to have a partial credit recovery by making and verifying with the classroom teacher their test corrections. Those students are highly advised to … Continue reading

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Attention: Concert Lovers!

Hello, The DSO is offering a free concert at the FCPAC on Sept. 22 at 3:00.  Concert Description: On Sunday, September 22 at 3 PM, the DSO will give a free performance at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, … Continue reading

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TEST – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019: Inquiry – Systems & System Models with Observations and inferences

Next Tuesday, students will have an evaluation based on their observations and inferences of certain concepts or ideas by using a test diagram and relate it to the variables or the characteristics of a good system model.

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ISN Homework: Answer the Questions

***Write each question down and answer it.*** Is the Rube Goldberg Machine one system, a bunch of systems, or both? Why?    How are the parts of YOUR model (the components) related to one another?   Why did you include … Continue reading

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Rube Goldberg Machine (Mousetrap): Create a Part of Your Model

Use the video link below to help you create your component(s) of your model, based on what you picked in class. Remember all components must have been picked to create your machine (system) tomorrow in class with your table group. … Continue reading

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Homework, Due Sept. 5, 2019: Tie a Knot

Questions Which was more useful: the video, model 1, or model 2? Why?    Why is simplifying the process important when explaining how it works?   Can you oversimplify?   What is one way to understand how complicated systems work? … Continue reading

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HOMEWORK DUE SEPTEMBER 03, 2019: CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/PROCEDURE

Reminder Students: Remember that your Classroom Expectations is due by Tuesday, September 03, 2019. This is an non-negotiable assignment that MUST be turned in. Remember to print it, sign it, have it signed by parent or legal guardian, along with … Continue reading

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