Monday, October 16th

8th Grade Science
All classes will finish their Transpiration investigation and turn in their lab sheets (weather permitting). We will then begin looking into the next cycle of nature, "Photosynthesis". Students will take notes, view short video clips, see a web site that will help them visualize the process, and check out a "Photosynthesis Dish".

Connections
Students will begin the second marking period today. They will work in one of three groups: Literature Circles, Read Naturally, or Silent Reading. Students' grades for the week depend on their attendance and their participation.

Tuesday, October 17th

8th Grade Science
Students will continue with their gathering information of the "Photosynthesis cycle". They will begin an Investigation on Photosynthesis.

Wednesday, October 18th

8th Grade Science
Students will observe their investigation on Photosynthesis from the day before. Then they will begin to gather information on the last cycle of nature that we will be studying, "The Decomposition Cycle". They will learn through a Powerpoint presentation and add notes to their science journal.

Connections
Students will move to their next group as Monday's lesson states and continue to work on their individual reading program. They will use Literature Circles, Read Natural, and Silent Reading.

Thursday, October 19th

8th Grade Science

Students will finish any notes and then begin their two day investigations on, "Organic Soil Matter" and the "Leaf Litter Critter Investigation". Students will need to complete the lab sheets in class and will also be given a lab grade.

Friday, October 20th

8th Grade Science
Students will complete the last of their investigations from Thursday.

Connections
Students will finish their week long cycle of rotations through the three reading groups designed specifically for their own reading.

Extra Credit Opportunity for this week - Science.
Create a three dimensional model of the photosynthesis cycle. Type a paragraph to go along with it to explain the model present on Friday, October 20th. Be sure to tell me that you have extra credit to present in class that day. No late extra credit will be accepted.