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Mon 2/2 - NEW UNIT! - Biological Evolution (Chapter 7). In class: Activity 1 - Bell Peppers. Activity 2 - Embryo drawings.
Homework - Read 7.1
Tue 2/3 - Review 7.1 in class. Complete OVERPRODUCTION LAB. Discuss "What Evolution is not..."(
Evolution is NOT)
Homework - Read 7.2 AND Finish your Overproduction Lab (due tomorrow)!
Wed 2/4 - Watch PBS Your Inner Fish (~54 minutes) Homework - Read 7.3
Thu 2/5 & Fri 2/6 - In class: Evolution Slides.
Evolution Slides Intro to D.D.I. film (scroll down). Whiteboard review of 7.1 & 7.2 (Pgs 231 & 240). Lab Revisions for Overproduction Lab.
Homework - Read 7.4
Mon2/9 - In class: Group read 7.5 (pages 225 - 257). Start The Great Fossil Find (TGFF) Day 1 Envelope. No Homework
Tue 2/10 - In class: The Great Fossil Find (TGFF) Day 2 Envelope. Start Review & Assessment of Chapter 7: (#1-25) on pages 259-260 AND (#1-8) on page 261.
Wed 2/11 - In class: The Great Fossil Find (TGFF) Day 3 Envelope. Finish Chapter 7 Review & Assessment (due session 4). Homework - Finish TGFF assignment & Chapter 7 Review & Assessment. Due session 4.
- Sadly, we will not have time to completely watch DARWIN'S DANGEROUS IDEA (~ 2 hours). However, if you find time over break, I highly recommend that you watch it to enrich your understanding of the history leading up to Darwin's book "On the Origin of Species."
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW ARE TRAITS INHERITED?
Mon 1/26 - In class: Watch NOVA film "Ghost in Your Genes." (53:26) You will generate 5 quotes & 5 questions from this film, for later use. No homework, unless you owe assignments.
Tue 1/27 - In class: Finish collecting "
talking points" for our Pro Talk.
Wed 1/28 - Productive Talk Rehearsal. No homework, unless you owe assignments
Thu 1/29 & Fri 1/30 - Graded Productive Talk. Extra credit if you "dress up" for the graded talk. No homework.
Wed 1/21 - In class: Watch Bill Nye GM Foods. (24:57) While watching the film, you will make a copy of THIS DOCUMENT, fill it in and show it to me on your iPAD for credit when done. No homework.
Thu 1/22 & Fri 1/23 - In class: Turn in/finish outstanding work. Read two of the following three articles:
After reading 2 of the 3 articles above, "make a copy" google doc to respond to this QUESTION: "
Does DNA Determine Destiny?" You should write 1-2 paragraphs (CER style). 7-10 complete sentences. Do not "share." Do not "print." Just show me your finished work on the iPAD for credit.
- No homework.
Mon 1/12 - In class: Group read 6.1 and then finish pages 5, 7-8 in G.G.P. Homework: Read 6.2 in book and study for closed notes POP quiz this week.
Tue 1/13 - In class: Power Point SLIDES (
GEN slides ), Group read 6.3 and start Chapter 6 Review (pages 215-217). Chapter 6 Review is
not homework. You will finish the review in class, during session 4.
Homework: Bring one quarter to school tomorrow! Finish your G.G.P.
Wed 1/14 - LAB - Build-A-Baby. Homework: Finish G.G.P. (due session 4)
Thu 1/15 & Fri 1/16 - Finish Chapter 6 Review (#1-24) on pages 215-216 AND (#1-7) on page 217. For full credit you must write out the questions and answers in complete sentences or express each answer in a thick, complete sentence. Homework: Finish Chapter 6 Review & Build-A-Baby LAB --> Both are DUE Wednesday 1/21.
Mon 1/5 - Simple Genetics Recall (whiteboards) + Traits LAB. Homework - Finish Lab and Re-read 5.1 & 5.2
Tue 1/6 - Gummy Bear Gen LAB. Homework - Finish Lab and Re-read 5.3 & 5.4
Wed 1/7 - Start Giant Genetics Packet (Page 1) Homework - Continue reviewing Chapter 5 in the book.
Thu 1/8 & Fri 1/9 - In class, you will complete pages 2, 3 & 4 of the Giant Genetics Packet. No homework.
* On Monday 1/12, you will complete 5, 7 & 8 of the G.G.P.
**Pages 6, 9 & 10 are High School Challenge Pages (optional) (not graded)
Mon 12/15 - Free From Chemical Dependency Curriculum (FFCDC) - No homework.
Tue 12/16 - FFCDC - No homework.
Wed 12/17 - FFCDC - No homework.
Thu 12/18 - Open Notes Chapter 5 QUEST for Period 1 (makeup)
Fri 12/19 - Chapter 5 review with period 2
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Mon 12/8 - December measurements (M.O.M.), Group read 5.1 in class and start Chapter 5 Pink Packet. Pink Packet is due session #4! HW - Study for QUEST.
Tue 12/9 -
The Science LOVE Song. (3:30) You're Welcome. Clean out binders. Group read 5.2 & Continue packet work.
HW - Re-read 5.1 & 5.2 for QUEST.
Wed 12/10 - Finish Chapter 5 Pink Packet. & Then Study for QUEST. HW - Re-read 5.3 & 5.4 for QUEST.
Thu 12/11 & Fri 12/12 - Chapter 5 QUEST. (Open Notes: You may use your pink, Chp. 5 Packet only).
Mon 12/1
Tue 12/2
- See...Think...Wonder with mini-lecture. DNA-STW Class Slides
- In Class - Activity: Greetings, Agent Triple-X!: Crack the Code.
- Homework - Read 5.3 "The Cell and Inheritance" and watch THIS VIDEO (4:25).
Wed 12/3
- See...Think...Wonder with mini-lecture. DNA-STW Class Slides
- In Class-Assignment: TBA
- HOMEWORK - Research and answer your 5 "Wonderings" due session #4.
Thu 12/4 & Fri 12/5 - LAB: DNA Extraction via Strawberries.
Mon 11/17 - Biodiversity Collage Project. HW - Rehearse for Biodiversity Poetry Share tomorrow.
Tue 11/18 - Present Biodiversity Poems & Continue work on collages. No homework.
Wed - 11/19 - Finish collages! Collages due TODAY! Watch
THIS VIDEO (18:16) in class.
No homework!
Thu 11/20 & Fri 11/21 - Special "Biology of Thanksgiving" Lesson. (TERM 1 ENDS) Now, HEAR THIS. (3:11)
Mon 11/10 - Cells Unit Test (100 points) - Open Notes, closed binder! Homework - Bring in 2 or more magazines (Nat Geo, Sports Ill, Food, Travel, etc...) on Wednesday 11/12 for a collage project on Biodiversity. The magazines can be old or new. They must be middle school appropriate. If you don't have any at home, check with libraries or trusted neighbors (with parent permission). Many people like to recycle their old magazines.
Tue 11/11 - No school in honor of Veteran's Day.
Reminder: Term 1 Extra Credit is due by Monday, Nov 17th. You must get your XC approved before submission.
Wed 11/12 - Biodiversity Collage Project Day 1. [
BIO-COLL-PROJ-RUBRIC]
Homework - Get your Cells Unit Test Signed by a parent and bring it back at our next meeting.
Note - Extra Credit is due Monday, Nov 17th! Recall that it must be approved before you turn it in!
Thu 11/13 & Fri 11/14 - Biodiversity Collage Project Day 2.
Mon 11/3 - In class - We will make a 7 x 7 Root Word Cross word puzzle. Then we will read about "Protists" Pgs 334-343. Complete the Section 3 Assessment on Pg 343 (finish for HW) Extra Credit Explained. Click on THIS XC TEMPLATE. * Extra Credit due by Monday, November 17th.
Homework = Organize your science binder for the OPEN NOTES test on Monday, November 10th. Yes, this is a new date. Make sure that you have all of your labs, slides from lecture, film notes and guided readings.
Tue 11/4 - In Class: Sorting Activity. Mini Lecture (Kingdom Protista). Start Kingdom Protista Coloring (We will finish this packet in class tomorrow).
Homework - watch
THIS VIDEO (5:06) and organize your science binder for Monday's TEST.
Thu 11/6 & Fri 11/7 - Observing Protists LAB. Homework - Have your science binder organized for...
Open Notes Test(100 points) new date = Monday, November 10th. This test will cover Cell Structure, Function, Processes and basic Taxonomy (Kingdoms).
Mon 10/27 - In class we will watch THIS LAB VIDEO. (6:44) Then we will complete the Photosynthesis in Leaf Discs Lab. Pop Quiz Tomorrow! HW - Make sure that you understand the general equation for Photosynthesis (reactants & products). Also, be sure to know which cell structure performs Photosynthesis. What color is that structure? How do your root words help you remember its color?
Tue 10/28 - Photosynthesis POP Quiz. Cell Respiration LAB. HW -
Wed 10/29 - Finish Cell Respiration Lab.
Thu 10/30 & Fri 10/31 -
Tue 10/21 - LAB # 9 Poison Jello! HW - Organize your science binder. GO GIANTS!
Wed 10/22 - Let there be LIGHT activity. Photosynthesis Packet - finish for HW. Packet due next time we meet.
Thu 10/23 & Fri 10/24 - Froot Loops Activity to Represent Photosynthesis & Cell Respiration. HW - Watch this VIDEO. (15:37)
OPEN NOTES TEST scheduled for Thursday, 11/6 (period 1) & Friday, 11/7 (period 2). This open-notes test will cover Cell Structures & Functions. Closed book, but open-notes.
Monday 10/13 - ABC Books turned in. Mid Term Think Sheet completed (pink). HW - Go over your mid term think sheet with at least one parent, get it signed and turn in tomorrow for credit. Quiz corrections are mandatory for those students whom scored less than 70%. Please refer to the "How to Study" page.
Tuesday 10/14 - Pink Sheet due! Start Carrot Cell LAB. Finish Chemical Compounds packet in class. HW - Watch this video. (6:22)
Wednesday 10/15 - Finish Carrot Cell LAB. HW - Watch this video. (13:57)
Thu 10/16 & Fri 10/17 - Mini-lecture on Cell Transport. HW - Chapter 3 Study Guide: Answer questions 1-27 on pages 109-110. Use lined paper AND write out the question first. Staple this study guide to your Cell Transport Notes. DUE Tuesday 10/21.
Mon 10/6 - Coloring Plant & Animal Cells! HW - Study for your QUIZ at the end of this week!
Tue 10/7 - ABC Book Project.
HW - Study & Watch this
VIDEO. (5:54) + ABC Book Project.
Wed 10/8 - ABC Book Project.
HW - Study & Watch this
VIDEO. (6:22) + ABC Book Project,
Thu 10/9 & Fri 10/10 - QUIZ: Cell Structure & Function. ABC Book Project (due Monday 10/13).
Mon 9/29 - Discovering Cells (Purple Packet). Finish for homework. Purple Packet Due tomorrow (9/30). Please watch both videos before the end of this week!
(14:16)
Tue 9/30 - LAB - Onion Cells (Plant)
Wed 10/1 - LAB - Cheek Cells (Animal)
Review for...
Cell Structure & Function QUIZ - scheduled for - Thursday 10/9 (Period 1) & Friday 10/10 (Period 2)
Mon 9/22 - Finish Sort-by-Size Booklets & Questions on Viruses (pg. 323) Start Microscope Lab.
HW - Get Bacteria QUIZ signed for tomorrow.
Tue 9/23 - Continue Microscope LAB. (QUIZ on Microscope parts on this Thu/Fri)
Thu 9/25 & Fri 9/26 - Microscope QUIZ + Scientific Notation.
Mon 9/15 - Shapes of Bacteria LAB. Homework - Study for your QUIZ tomorrow!
Tue 9/16 -
QUIZ covering Bacteria & Scientific Notation. (50 points)
Dear Parent(s) Please take THIS PARENT SURVEY!
Sort-by-size Booklet activity & Back to School Night! Homework - Use THIS WEBSITE to help with your sort-by-size booklet.
Thu 9/18 / Fri 9/19 - Sort-by-size Booklet DUE! Parent Survey DUE!
Sep 8 - Sep 12
I. Lab Equipment Activity & Bacteria Notes.
HW - Read: Pages 325-333 about "Bacteria"
II. Simple Cells Lecture & Microbe Plates Lab
HW - Finish Sci. Not packet (Packet due Monday 9/15) & Bassler Film Notes.
*** Your First QUIZ will be on Tuesday, Sep 16th.
It will cover BACTERIA & SCIENTIFIC NOTATION.
Sep 2 - Sep 5
READ Chapter 1 "What is Life Science." (Pages 1-27)
II. Supplies Check (10 points). Safety Quiz (25 points). Lab #1 Metrics of Me.
At home, watch BILL NYE interactive video (4:14). Pause & try conversions.
III. Intro to "Do Now" & "C.E.R."
Aug 27 - Aug 29
- Welcome back to school.
- Intros & Ice-breakers.
- Supplies.
- MOVESHAKE STORY! (14:33) Gregg Treinish.
