Mr Curry: Teacher
Mr. Curry has been married for how many years? 14, 26, 37, 41
Mr. Curry has been married to his wife, Robin for 37 years.
Step 1
Observe Phenomenon: ask a question about why or how the phenomenon occurs
True or False:
All mixtures are solutions
False:
All solutions are mixtures, but not all mixtures are solutions.
How many phases does the moon have?
The moon has 8 phases.
All physical things are made of _______?
matter
Parents can sign this daily tool that your student should show you each day.
Planners - an organizational tool to help communicate with parents and practice RESPONSIBILITY.
Which hobby does Mr. Curry NOT enjoy...
Motorcycles, Whitewater kayaking, Kiteboarding, Backpacking, Fishing & Hunting, Sailing?
Mr. Curry has many hobbies, but not Kiteboarding.
Step 2
Hypothesize: make an educated guess about the phenomenon
The amount of solute dissolved in a solvent is the ________.
Concentration
About how many days is a lunar cycle?
The lunar cycle is about 28 days.
What are the three atomic particles?
Protons, electrons, neutrons
Good ideas about ourselves and circumstances that lead to success!
Positivity!...Positive Self-talk, Optimism, Growth Mindset
How many years has Mr. Curry has been working in education? ...14, 22, 29, or 34 years
29 years!
26 years - Teaching 5th grade = 18 years HS SpEd = 8 years 3 years - behavior intervention and Special Education
Step 3
Experiment: test the question and guess
What is a precipitate?
A new, solid material that is formed from a chemical reaction.
What is the moon's terminator?
The dividing point between the sunny and dark sides of the moon.
What is a element?
A combination of two or more atoms that are the same kind.
R & R
Respect and Responsibility
How many times has Mr. Curry attended University to pursue his educational career? 2, 3, or 4 times
3 times...
Eastern Washington University - 1989 BS
Eastern Washington University - 1998 MEd
Wester Governors University - 2012 MSpEd
Step 4
Analyze: think about the results of the experiment
When a solution cannot dissolve any more solvent, what point have you reached?
Saturation
What is the illumination of a gibbous moon?
Greater that 50%
What is an molecule?
A combination of two or more atoms.
Practicing being thankful...
Gratitude: Being thankful and appreciative for our families, community, and school.
Mr. Curry LOVES to teach...he does NOT like to ....
babysit.
We expect 5th graders to meet the challenge of Respect & Responsibility.
Step 5
Report: tell what you've learned, explain the phenomenon
Give two evidences that a chemical reaction has occurred.
Some evidences of a chemical reaction:
bubbling (gases produced), temperature change, color change, new material is produced (precipitate), light is produced,
During a full moon, the position of the moon is...
... farther away from the Sun than the Earth.
What is an compound?
A combination of two or more atoms that are different.
Perseverance: continuing to practice skills that are hard to do and take some time. Using the SUPER POWER of YET, the idea that "I can't do it, YET". But I can learn to do hard things.