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In this lesson, students are given a problem to solve that requires them to describe a pattern in the sky. I am a big believer in giving choice as a way to engage students, and so students will get to choose their topic. Once students choose a topic, they find a partner that wants to work on the same topic. Teachers may also need to keep a small group with them to produce a product together.
Then, students work together to review their Science Journals and take notes that they would like to share. In this lesson, students plan and draft the product. In the subsequent lesson, we will create and make the products.
This lesson addresses NGSS standards for space and cross-cutting concepts, including using observations to describe patterns in the natural world. It also incorporates Science Practice #8 because this project is all about communicating information students have learned, and Science Practice #6 Constructing Explanations.
Throughout this unit, I use a KLEWS anchor chart to record our new learning. This is a science-specific type of KWL chart designed with primary students in mind! Check out this video I like to call KLEWS chart 101:
Our Space KLEWS chart will be hung prominently throughout this lesson, so that students may refer to it as necessary in order to describe their pattern.
To warm-up, I review all of the patterns we have observed in the sky. First, we sing the Patterns in the Sky song. Then, I go over the KLEWS chart we've been creating throughout the unit.
I can't believe how many patterns we've observed in the sky so far! Let's look at them together. The sun appears to rise and set; this is a pattern each day. The sun's position changes shadows from long in the morning to short in the afternoon, to long again in the evening, in a pattern. The moon changes shapes in a pattern, and it appears to rise and set in a pattern each day. The stars can be seen at night but not during the day, which is a pattern.
Next, I introduce the problem. NGSS standard ESS1-2 requires students to observe that the amount of daylight changes during different times of the year. I could simply provide a table showing them sunrise and sunset times in summer and winter, but that doesn't allow *students* to make the observations! So, we will actually have a Space Unit B lasting 3-5 days in the spring.
There is actually one other pattern that we will observe in the sky, however, we can't do it yet. We have to observe the last part in the spring, and then compare the spring data to our current winter data. I'm a bit worried that we might have a new student between then and now. If we get a new student, he or she may not have had this part of the unit. So, we need to describe the patterns we've seen so far. Then, in the spring, we'll remind our brains and teach any new friends by looking at them again!
As I share this, students nod along that they may indeed forget some of the patterns.
First, I want students to pick their topic. I don't like to tell them right away that they are working as partners, because I don't want them to pick the same topic as their best friend. I truly want them to pick a pattern that they personally would like to work on.
First, you will need to decide which pattern you would like to work on. Would you like to describe a pattern of the sun, moon, or stars? Make that choice in your brain now. Then, tiptoe to your seat and write your topic: Sun, Moon, or Stars, on a sticky note.
I point to the key words sun, moon, and stars, on the KLEWS chart as I say them, to support early-stage writers with spelling. I give students time to write their topic, and then I play a transition song.
Before playing the song, I state their task.
While I play the transition song, I'd like everyone who wrote "Moon" to come to this side of the rug. Everyone who wrote "Sun" come to this side of the rug. And everyone who wrote "Stars" come to the middle of the rug.
Then, I tell them that we will be working with partners and I assign a partner with the same topic. I may create groups of three to support selected students with social or learning needs. Teachers may also facilitate a small group of selected students. Sometimes in my class, I try to pair higher and lower ability reader or writers together to help one another complete a task. However, for this activity, it is most important to me that they are engaged with the topic. This may mean that I need to support certain partnerships during work time, so I'll keep an eye out for learning needs.
Now that students have partners, I tell them the task for today.
You and your partner will need to decide what is the most important information that you need to tell a new student about your pattern. You will use a Main Topic and Key Details organizer to help you. You should also think about what pictures or images might support your point, or match your text; they can go right on the back.
Before any writing task, I have students recall writing supports they have available.
If you need help spelling a word, where could you look?
If you forgot about a pattern, where could you look? (Science Journal or KLEWS chart)
Finally, I give them time to work together with their graphic organizer. I circulate during this time and ask students to add clarifying information, if necessary. I also support any teams that are struggling by suggesting that they refer back to their Science Journals for more information and details.
Images of students working: Working around the room and collaborating with peers.
Check-in #1 First during check-in's, I ask a question to see where students are. "What pattern are you working on?" Then, I ask what they have written so far. If they have left out a key detail (in this video, the "why" of the pattern), I ask them to consider including it.
Check-in #2 First during check-in's, I ask a question to see where students are. "What pattern are you working on?" Here, the student made up a repeating pattern rather than writing about an actual pattern. The group was not working together in this case. I facilitated a conversation between the group members to help support this student. Then, I reminded them of where to find information. By reviewing the work we have already completed, students can remind themselves of the key details.
In the next clip, which I'll call Check-in #3, the pair were in need of a little guidance. I guided them to check the room resources (i.e., the KLEWS chart) to refresh their memories!
I play a transition song and bring students back to the rug. In closing, I want students to share with one another what resources they used.
As you were working with your partner, what did you do to help you find key details? What resources did you use to find key details?
This discussion helps groups that may have been struggling think of solutions. It also sets our classroom atmosphere of students solving their own problems and coming up with solutions.
During my planning time, I will go over the work students have done thus far. If I note any students who need immediate feedback or redirection, I pull them the following day during small groups to chat. If I see general trends, I will address them as a whole group at the beginning of our next science lesson.


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Here is the way Jonathan Edwards argued with old sinners who thought it was too late.
Some may be ready to object, I have spent my youth and all the best of my life in sin, and I am afraid God will not accept of me, when I offer him only mine old age.
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Hath God said anywhere, that he will not accept of old sinners who come to him? God hath often made offers and promises in universal terms; and is there any such exception put in?
Doth Christ say, All that thirst, let them come to me and drink, except old sinners?
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Him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out, if he be not an old sinner?
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Red hack: Pokémon Prototype
Hack Name: Pokémon Prototype
Hack Of: Pokémon Red
Introduction: This is a hack I have been working on for a while now, and it is coming along very nicely. Much of the game is completely redone to give you a new fresh experience, while still maintaining that traditional Pokémon game feel. An important purpose of this thread is to get lots of feedback from people on my hack. I'll ask many questions and I'm very interested in your ideas and opinions. Here's what I have so far...
Story: You are a teenager who gets his first Pokémon from a professor who lives next door, Prof. Oak. He tells you about the recent advancements made by Pokémon scientists and researchers. Scientists from Cinnabar Island have been researching an ancient Pokémon that's believed to be extinct named Mew. After studying Mew's DNA long enough, the scientists attempted to create a Prototype clone that they called Mewtwo. The Prototype destroyed the research lab on Cinnabar Island and escaped. Prof. Oak asks you and his grandson to work together to gather all the information you can and find out where Mewtwo has gone. He informs you that Team Rocket, a group of Pokémon thugs, has already began an intense investigation to track down the Prototype. If Team Rocket gets their hands on Mewtwo, they could use that power to take down anyone who gets in their way. You must assemble a powerful team of Pokémon and get to Mewtwo before Team Rocket!
-A snazzy new title screen
-A brand new region, mapped by jwibagi
-Original music, composed by Mickey-A 42
-Pokémon and trainer sprites from GSC (no more pixely back sprites!)
-A fully functional EXP bar, like in GSC
-A whole new font
-Wild Pokémon data changed (Pokédex completion is possible within the game)
-Rival's, Gym Leaders', Elite Four's, other trainers' parties modified
-Items in marts, Game Corner prizes, in-game trades, and npc gifts are different
-ALL CAPS WORDS removed
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Try editing your post and add the links now. It should work.
|29th July 2013, 03:30 PM
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Glad that you've posted this here. I'm quite a big fan of this hack myself. Good job
Oh, and welcome to RHO!
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|29th July 2013, 04:41 PM
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Great! Feeling good to see your both hack's thread here.
looking forward to seeing some more proggress on it, probably a beta over the coming months.
|3rd November 2013, 07:30 PM
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Hey everyone, check out the first big preview of Pokémon Prototype featuring the first several maps and four all new music tracks!
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|4th November 2013, 04:36 AM
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Man, those revamps look spectacular! The music sounds very nice and I can't wait until I see more
|5th November 2013, 01:19 AM
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
|15th December 2014, 06:50 PM
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Progress is slow, but here is a new custom song.
This is the gym theme, composed by Mickey-A 42.
I also reorganized the first post a bit, adding each custom song in a separate video.
I also updated the Title Screen video. The title screen now includes an 8-bit remake of the original TV theme song, "Gotta Catch 'em All"!
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|19th December 2014, 06:20 PM
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Alright, I had to update the title screen one more time.
This time I added in a graphic for the "Gotta catch 'em all!" logo!
I had to move the Pokemon logo up one line and move the Prototype text down one line to squeeze in the new logo, but it looks pretty cool! Check out the above post or the first post for an updated title screen video!
|18th February 2015, 03:29 PM
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I have a really cool update today! I added a brand new "fusion" evolution method!
It affects a few Pokemon, and causes them to evolve when they gain a level while you have the right Pokemon in your party. Then those Pokemon fuse!
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Darcy O'Neil, over at the Art of Drink blog, has proposed that Imbibers adapt the "Omnivore's 100" meme and posted the following "Imbiber's One Hundred".
1) Copy this list into your blog, with instructions.
2) Bold all the drinks you've imbibed.
3) Cross out any items that you won't touch
4) Post a comment here and link to your results.
If you don't have a blog, just count the ones you've tried and post the number in the comments section of his blog.
Here's mine…
List of Drinks You Must Try Before You Expire
1. Manhattan Cocktail
2. Kopi Luwak (Weasle Coffee) (Extemely expensive coffee. Beans eaten by weasels, partially digested, and pooped out before being roasted and ground for coffee. Hmmm… Tempted to strike that one out.)
3. French / Swiss Absinthe
4. Rootbeer
5. Gin Martini
6. Sauternes
7. Whole Milk
8. Tequila (100% Agave)
9. XO Cognac
10. Espresso
11. Spring Water (directly from the spring)
12. Gin & Tonic
13. Mead
14. Westvleteren 12 (Yellow Cap) Trappist Ale (I wish!)
15. Chateau d'Yquem
16. Budweiser (Budvar, even!)
17. Maraschino Liqueur
18. Mojito
19. Orgeat
20. Grand Marnier
21. Mai Tai (original)
22. Ice Wine (Canadian) (Plus Canadian ice cider!)
23. Red Bull
24. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
25. Bubble Tea (Just haven't gotten around to it yet…)
26. Tokaj
27. Chicory
28. Islay Scotch
29. Pusser's Navy Rum
30. Fernet Branca
31. Fresh Pressed Apple Cider
32. Bourbon
33. Australian Shiraz
34. Buckley's Cough Syrup (Darcy has clarified, this is some sort of vile Canadian Cough Syrup. Does Robitussin count?)
35. Orange Bitters
36. Margarita (classic recipe)
37. Molasses & Milk
38. Chimay Blue
39. Wine of Pines (Darcy sez this is some sort of fermented beverage made from Pineapples. I had house made Tepache at Teardrop Lounge in Portland.)
40. Green Tea
41. Daiginjo Sake
42. Chai Tea
43. Vodka (chilled, straight)
44. Coca-Cola
45. Zombie (Beachcomber recipe)
46. Barley Wine
47. Brewed Choclate (Xocolatl)
48. Pisco Sour
49. Lemonade
50. Speyside Single Malt
51. Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee
52. Champagne (Vintage)
53. Rosé (French)
54. Bellini
55. Caipirinha
56. White Zinfandel (Blush)
57. Coconut Water (I totally think this shouldn't count unless you've had it directly from the coconut on a tropical island.)
58. Cerveza
59. Cafe au Lait
60. Ice Tea
61. Pedro Ximenez Sherry
62. Vintage Port
63. Hot Chocolate
64. German Riesling
65. Pina Colada
66. El Dorado 15 Year Rum
67. Chartreuse
68. Greek Wine
69. Negroni
70. Jägermeister
71. Chicha
72. Guiness
73. Rhum Agricole
74. Palm Wine
75. Soju
76. Ceylon Tea (High Grown)
77. Belgian Lambic
78. Mongolian Airag
79. Doogh, Lassi or Ayran
80. Sugarcane Juice (I've chewed fresh sugar cane, so I'm gonna give this one to myself.)
81. Ramos Gin Fizz
82. Singapore Sling
83. Mint Julep
84. Old Fashioned
85. Perique
86. Jenever (Holland Gin)
87. Chocolate Milkshake
88. Traditional Italian Barolo
89. Pulque
90. Natural Sparkling Water
91. Cuban Rum
92. Asti Spumante
93. Irish Whiskey
94. Château Margaux (My French wine phase was quite a while ago so I'm not sure about this one. But I don't think I ever quite got to that price range.)
95. Two Buck Chuck
96. Screech (I've had Wray & Nephew Overproof, does that count?)
97. Akvavit
98. Rye Whisky
99. German Weissbier
100. Daiquiri (classic)
91 out of 100. Obviously, I've been beverage obsessed for some time now.
Now if I can just get to Mongolia, Belgium, Canada, and Mexico, I'll knock out the rest…


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The effects of poor sleep can impact every aspect of our lives. Lack of sleep has been associated with problems at work, difficulties in relationships, medical and mental conditions, and an overall reduced quality of life. While some of these problems would benefit from a visit to your doctor, there are practical tips you can try for improved sleep. In this post on "sleep hygiene," I discuss a useful set of practices for better sleep.
1.Resist coffee & other caffeinated drinks close to bedtime.
Caffeine is a stimulant and will keep you awake. Caffeine can be found in a range of products including coffee, tea, soft drinks, herbal supplements, and chocolate. Some people find it difficult to stop drinking coffee or soda. In that case, consider reduced or caffeine free versions. Also, drinking these products earlier in the day may reduce the effects of caffeine when it's bedtime.
2.Don't watch TV in bed.
Your body needs to associate your bed with sleep. Working, watching TV, or playing computer games in bed can disturb this association. This may lead to confusion for your body about what you want to do when you lie down in bed.
3.Keep your bedroom comfortable.
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4. Exercise!
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5. Establish a sleep routine & stick to it.
Go to bed and wake up at the same times every night and day. Avoid daytime naps or staying up late and sleeping in on weekends.
If you've tried these tips and still struggle with sleep, you should talk to your doctor. Depression and anxiety can cause disturbances in sleep. Your primary care physician or a psychiatrist can help find a solution.Tweet