|
Date |
Objective/ Procedure |
Handouts/
Labs |
Homework |
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9/21 |
Mirror Writing-2
TSWBAT 1. Continue Mirror
Writing to understand that the brain can be trained to learn a new
way of doing things
2. Class
Reading & Discussion and science journal entry response: Human Brain & Senses p.23-24 (Learning &
Memory)
3. Take notes on
Learning & Memory.
Learning & Memory
ØBest
When there is:
ØActive
1st hand
Experience
ØUsing
Multiple Senses
ØEmotional
Engagement
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.5
|
|
Finish
Science Current Event |
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9/22 |
Memory Tests
TSWBAT
1. Continue Mirror Writing to understand that the brain can be trained to
learn a new way of doing things
2.
Science Journal: Memory
Tests 1-5 & Memory Tests A & B and identify what type of learner the
tests showed they are
3. Discover how
individuals learn best through a series of memory tests
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.5
|
|
Finish
Science Current Event |
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9/23 |
Learning Strategies TSWBAT
1. Continue Mirror Writing to understand that the brain can be trained to
learn a new way of doing things
2.Science
Journal: Finish
Memory Tests A & B and identify what type of learner the tests showed they
are
3. Discover how
individuals learn best through a series of memory tests
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.2 |
|
Finish
Science Current Event |
|
9/24 |
Mnemonics & Associations TSWBAT
1. Continue Mirror Writing to understand that the brain can be trained to
learn a new way of doing things
2.
Take notes and
discuss Association & Mnemonics and how they help improve memory and
learning
Association: when something
reminds you of something else it is easier to remember
Mnemonic Devices: Memory helpers
that use a phrase, word, acronym or song to help someone remember
something
3.
Science Journal: Explain how they
normally prepare for tests and then after they found out what type of
learner they are- how will they can better prepare for tests in the future
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.5 |
|
Come up with a mnemonic device to
help you remember the 3 aspects on how people learn & remember best Finish
Science Current Event |
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9/25 |
Helen Keller TSWBAT
1. Class Reading & Discussion:
Human Brain & Senses p.25-28 (Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan)
2.View video
clips: Helen Keller :
Breakfast Scene,
As
Long As I Can See the Light,
Pump Scene
to understand how someone with multiple handicaps overcame the
learning difficulties
3.
Science Journal: Describe Helen Keller, her learning difficulties and how
she began to learn &
describe the water pump scene- why is it so significant in regards to
Helen's learning
NJCCCS
5.1 &
5.5 |
Current Event Due |
Quiz Monday:
Mnemonic Devices & Association,
Learning strategies & memory, Helen Keller |
