Friday, December 19, 2014

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Tuesday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in their individual game packet as they play the game)
Students are playing the game for 15 years. After fifteen years whoever has the highest income, wins. 

2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Monday-Tuesday: Students will be working on Scholarships (FFA.org and MSU.org scholarships) 


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for quizzes/tests
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday-Tuesday: Plant Cell Model Activity

Course: Plant Science                                                  Name __________________
Unit: Cells
Lesson: Cell Model


Objective: Construct a plant cell model giving each cell part a job.

Requirements:
Create a cell model giving it a theme such as a city, theme park, hotel, water
park, factory etc.  Draw the building or park and label the different parts of the plant cell parts.

Use construction paper, markers, crayons and colored pencils to construct a
cell model.

          Each cell part needs to have a job related to the theme of your cell. 
Example- Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and it would be the power source for the hotel.

The following cell parts must be included: Cell wall, vacuole, cell membrane, cytoplasm (cytosol), chloroplast, nucleolus, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Glogi complex, cytoskeleton

          Include a description of each part and how it relates to your theme. 

          Size requirement- 12 x 18

         Use the whole page and color!



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday-Tuesday: Ag Issues Project


Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday-Tuesday: Montana Trees Project



Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210

Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15-19

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Friday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in their individual game packet as they play the game)
Students are playing the game for 10 years. After ten years whoever has the highest income, wins. 
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)

2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Students are creating a game specific to Montana agriculture
Monday-Friday: Work on rules of game and layout of game board
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students) 

3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Homework, read, study for quizzes/tests
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)  
Thursday: Cornell Notes with Chapter 3: From Dog Days to Horse Warriors: Montana's People 1700-1820 
Friday: Cornell Notes with Chapter 3: From Dog Days to Horse Warriors: Montana's People 1700-1820 


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday: Plant Cell Unit, defining plant cell terms. labeling parts of a plant cell
Tuesday: Cell Model Activity
Wednesday:2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students) 
Thursday: Cell Model Activity
Friday: Cell Model Activity

Course: Plant Science                                                  Name __________________
Unit: Cells
Lesson: Cell Model


Objective: Construct a plant cell model giving each cell part a job.

Requirements:
Create a cell model giving it a theme such as a city, theme park, hotel, water
park, factory etc.  Draw the building or park and label the different parts of the plant cell parts.

Use construction paper, markers, crayons and colored pencils to construct a
cell model.

          Each cell part needs to have a job related to the theme of your cell. 
Example- Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell and it would be the power source for the hotel.

The following cell parts must be included: Cell wall, vacuole, cell membrane, cytoplasm (cytosol), chloroplast, nucleolus, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Glogi complex, cytoskeleton

          Include a description of each part and how it relates to your theme. 

          Size requirement- 12 x 18

         Use the whole page and color!



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday: Ag Issues Project
Tuesday: Ag Issues Project
Wednesday: 2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)
Thursday:Ag Issues Project
Friday:Ag Issues Project

Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday: Montana Trees Project
Tuesday: MAPS Language 9th grade
Wednesday:2 FFA State Officers will be here for chapter visits (they will be hosting workshops with the students)
Thursday-Friday: Montana Trees Project


Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210


Sunday, December 7, 2014

December 8-12

1st Period: Animal Science
Monday-Friday: Play Farming Game (students are recording income, expenses, etc in thier individual game packet as they play the game)


2nd Period: Wildlife Management
Students are creating a game specific to Montana agriculture
Monday: Split Montana counties up based on ag products, begin creating rules of game
Tuesday-Friday: Create, write and type of rules of game


3rd Period: 7th Grade Study Skills
Monday: Finish and present "About Me" posters  
Tuesday: Homework, read, study for tests/quizzes
Wednesday: Study for spelling test (spell words out-loud and take practice test) 
Thursday: Study for spelling test (spell words out-loud and take practice test) 
Friday:Homework/Read/Study for tests or quizzes


4th Period: Plant Science
Monday:Farming Game Brochure (Introduce project, grading criteria, rubric)
Tuesday-Friday: Work on Farming Game Brochure

Introduction (10 points)
Farm Brand (5 points)
Farm details (20 points)
Farm Economics (30 points)
Rational (10 points)
Conclusion (10 points)
Map of the farm (10 points)
Neatness (5 points)

Total Points 100



5th Period: Advanced Agriculture
Monday:  Present Farming Game Brochures
Tuesday: Present Farming Game Brochures
Wednesday-Friday: Ag Issues Project

Agricultural Issues Requirements

Issue Topics- use one topic to focus your issue
            Environmental Issues
            Agricultural Technology Issues
            Animal Issues
            Agricultural Career Issues
            Economy and Trade Issues
            Agricultural Policy Issues
            Food Safety Issues
            Biotechnology

Research-
            Must be current information
            Create a Portfolio with the following
-        Cover Page with title of issue, date and names
-        Two page minimum of issue summary answer these questions
o   Why is this issue important now?
o   What is the nature of the issue?
o   Who is involved in the issue?
o   How can the issue be defined?
o   What is the historical background of the issue?
o   What caused the issue?
o   What are the risks?
o   What are the benefits?
o   Is there strong disagreement on the issue?
-        Bibliography of all resources used

Presentation-
            Minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 15 minutes
            Each individual must participate in the presentation
            Include media/visual aid

            Questions time at the end of the presentation (does not count for presentation time)



7th Period: Forestry 
Monday: Introduce Montana State Trees Project (requirements of project, rubric, due date) Students will be researching trees native to Montana and creating a PowerPoint Presentation
Tuesday-Friday: Work on Montana Trees Project


Montana Trees Project
Description: To get us familiar with the popular tree species in Montana, each of you will research and create a visual aid for 4 different trees. It is your choice how you want to present the information-whether that is a PowerPoint, Prezi, poster or any other creative visual aid you can think of.
Requirements for project:

o Name of tree: Both common and scientific names with picture of tree

o Description of tree with picture: Height, trunk type, crown description, uses, type of environment it thrives in, where in MT is it found? Any other important facts you find

o Description of leaves/needles with picture: size, shape, color, etc.

o Description of cones with picture: size, shape, color, description of seeds

oDescription of bark with picture: color, thick/thin

o Sources: websites, books, encyclopedia, magazine, etc.
*Must have at least 3 or more sources!

Helpful Sources:

Rubric For Montana Trees Project

Name of Tree 5pts. x 4…………………………………………………………………..      /20


Description of Tree 10pts. x 4………………………………………………………..      /40


Description of leaves/needles 10pts. x 4…………………………………………       /40


Description of cones 10 pts. x 4………………………………………………………     /40


Description of bark 10pts x 4…………………………………………………………      /40


Sources (at least 3) 5pts x4…………………………………………………………….     /20


Presentation (clarity of voice, volume, eye contact) 10 pts………………..      /10


Total………………………………………………………………………………………          /210