Week of Sept. 2 - 5

Date	Assessment Criteria	Classwork	Homework	Evaluation
Sept 2	LS1A Carbon-containing compounds are the building blocks of life. Photosynthesis is the process that plant cells use to combine the energy of sunlight with molecules of carbon dioxide and water to produce energy-rich compounds that contain carbon (food) and release oxygen	Intro to Science II – Exploration and Learning Tool #1Learning Tool and Power pointpower point	Independent Research:  What are Stomata and what do they do? Read and sign Class Expectations handout Class Expectations Handout
3	9-12 SYSB Systemsthinking can be especially useful in analyzing complex situations. To be useful, a system needs to be specified as clearly as possible.	What environmental factors influence photosynthesis? Learning Tool #2	Go to Ms. Sherwood's website and take the class expectations quiz Expectations QuizStudent Expectation Quiz
4	9-12 INQA Scientists generate and evaluate questions to investigate the natural world.	Design a Testable Question	None
5	9-12 INQB Investigate Scientific progress requires the use of various methods appropriate for answering different kinds of research questions choosing an appropriate  method  to Collect, analyze, and display data	Plan a scientific investigation	Finish Design