7th Grade Agenda
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Week of Aug. 29th to Sept. 2ndMonday, Aug. 29th
HW: C4- Using graphs to make predictions - Scientific Method Project due 9/6
Due: None
J6: what is an interpolated prediction? What is an extrapolated prediction in a data table?
CW: Demo on Scientific Method Project due 9/6 (21 pts)
C4 - Using graphs to make predictions
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Week of Aug. 22 to Aug 26
Friday, Aug. 26th
HW: Begin Scientific Method Project due Thursday, Sept. 1st
Due: C3 - Three Kinds of Variables in an Experiment
J5: What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
CW: Review C3 -
C4 - Using Graphs to Make Predictions
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Thursday, Aug. 25th
HW: C3 - Three kinds of variables
Due: C2 - Writing a hypothesis
J4: What are the 3 kinds of variables?
CW: The Scientific Method - Review C2 - Writing a hypothesis
C3 - Three kinds of variables
Project: The Scientific Method due Thursday- Sept. 1st (21 pts)
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Wednesday, Aug. 24th
HW: Complete C2 Writing a Hypothesis
Due: Covered books and materials
J3: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
CW: Review C1 - Observations/Inference
Continue with Scientific Method
C2- Writing a Hypothesis
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Tuesday, Aug. 23rd
HW: Complete C1
Due: Covered books and materials
J2: What is Science?
CW: The Scientific Method
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Monday, Aug 22nd
HW: Those students who received textbooks are to colver them with paper and return tomorrow.
Due: Lab Safety /Behavior Expectations sheet
Materials for class
J1: What are the 3 branches of Science?
CW: Setup Science Notebook
Intro to the Sceintific Method
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2010-2011
Week of June 6 to June 10
Have a wonderful summer!
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Week of May 31st to June 3rd
Wednesday, June 1st
HW: N1 Read pg. 299-301 #1-5
Due: None
J2: Connective tissue performs what function?
CW: Section 8.4 Homeostasis
Glands and organ systems
Prep for Squid dissection for tomorrow
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Tuesday, May 31st
HW: Read pgs 294-298
Due: None
J1: What is our largest organ?
CW: Section 8.3 Animals have several levels of organization
Animals have 4 types of tissue
Epithelial tissue, nerve tissue, muscle tissue, and connective tissue
Organ Systems
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Week of May 9th to May 13th
Monday, May 11th
HW: Read pg. 322-325 annd complete C1 (7102)
Due: N6 pg. 320 #1-6
J8: In the lifecycle of a moss and a fern, is the gametophyte haploid or diploid?
CW: Santa Cruz Permission slips due tomorrow 5/12
Review N6 pg. 320 #1-6
Return lab reports
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Tuesday, May 10th
HW: N6 Read pg 317-320 and answer Q's #1-6
Due: N5 T-Chart on Asexual Reproduction
J7: What are examples of asexual reproduction in plants?
CW: Review N4 pg. 291 #1-6 (7106) and N5 T-Chart on Asexual Reproduction
Santa Cruz Permission slips tomorrow
Discuss Alternations of Generations
The life cycle of a moss
www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/moss.html
The life cyle of a fern
C1 Draw the life cycle of all plants: Alternation of Generations (7102)
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Monday, May 9th
HW: N5 read pgs 313-316 and create T-Chart listing the advantages and disadvantages os asexual reproduction
Due: N4 pg. 291 q's #1-6
J6: What is asexual reproduction
CW: Review N4 pg. 291 #1-6
Discuss asexual reproduction
L2 Roots and Shoots Lab (7106)
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Week of May 2nd to May 6th
Friday, May 6th
HW: N4 pg, 289-291 #1-6
Due: None
J5: What structures are considered the shoot system in plants adn what are their functions?
CW: Complete plant characteristics
L2 - Plant structures: Roots and Shoots (7106 on 5/9)
Draw a picture of your plants stems
Describe roots, leaves and stems
Identify the internode and nodes of the plant
Is the stem of your plant herbaceous or woody? Explain your reasoning
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Thursday, May 5th (Happy Cinco de Mayo)
HW: Read pg 285-288
Due: N3 pg. 281-283 Q's #1-6
J4: What are the 3 types of tissues in plants?
CW: Review N3 #1-6
Review L1 pg. 277 What do leaves look like up close?
Discuss Plant Characteristics
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Tuesday, May 3rd
HW: Read pg. 227-280
Due: N2 pg. 275 #1-6
J2: What is a stimulus?
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test and SNB makeups
Correct SNB and setup for Chap 8 (7106)
N1- KWL for Chap 8: Systems of Organisms
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Monday, May 2nd
HW: N2 read pgs. 271-275 #1-6
Due: None
J1: What are the levels of organization?
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test and SNB makeups tomorrow
Review L1 the Classification lab
Correct SNB and setup for Chap 8 7102
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Week of April 18th to April 22nd
Wednesday, April 20th
Tour de St. Lawrence - Bring a friend!
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Tuesday, April 19th
HW: None
Due: Chapter 7 KWL and SNB
No journal
CW: Chapter 6/7 Test
Turn in SNB
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Monday, April 18th
HW: Complete L1 Classification lab and "L" portion of KWL. Study for Chapter 6/7 Test
Due: None
J6: List the 3 Domains and the families within the domains
CW: Chap 6/7 Test and SNB tomorrow
L1 Classification lab
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Week of April 11th to April 15th
Thursday, April 14th
HW: Complete N5 study guide pg 259 #1-19
Due: N4 pg. 256 #1-5
J4: How does a cladogram differ from a dichotomous key?
CW: Chp 6/7 Test on Tuesday
Complete Classification discussion
N5 study guide - begin in class
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Wednesday, April 13th
HW: N4 read lecture notes and answer Q's #1-5 on pg 256
Due: N3 Read lecture notes and answer Q's #1-5 on pg 245
J3: What is taxonomy?
CW: Review N3 Q's #105 pg. 245
7106 Dichotomous Key on class zone
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Tuesday, April 12th
HW: N3 Read lecture notes and answer Q's #1-5 on pg 245
Due: N2 Read lecture notes and answer Q's #1-5 pg. 236
J2: What is a dichotomous key and how is it used?
CW: Review N2 pg. 236 7-106
C5 - Study Guide For Chap 6 pg 219 #1-25
Chap 7 Classification - Powerpoint
Dichotomous Key on classzone
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Monday, April 11th
HW: N2 - Read lecture notes and answer Q's #1-5 on pg 236 (files poted on website)
Due: C5 pg. 219 #1-25
J1: What is classification?
CW: 7106 C5 Study Guide for Chap 6 pg 219 #1-25
Complete KWL - 7106
Setup SNB for Chap 7
N1 - KWL for Chapter 7
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Week of April 4 to April 8
Friday, April 8th
HW: None
Due: C5
J9: What are limiting factors that can lead to the extinction of a species?
CW: Review C5 - Study Guide for Chp 6 pg 219 #1-5
Complete L portion of KWL
Setup SNB for Chp 7
N1 KWL for Chp 7 4/11
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Thursday, April 7th
HW: Complete C5
Due: C4 Biological evidence
J8: What are vestigial organs?
CW: Review C4 WS 73-75 Biological evidence
C5 - Study Guide for Chp 6 pg. 219 #1-5
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Wednesday, April 6th
HW: C4 - Handout on biological evidence for evolution
Due: N4 - pg. 208 #1-5
J7: What are the 3 types of evidence that support the Theory of Evolution?
CW: Consolidating Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 Test (online)
Review N4 Q's #1-5
C3 Notes for 7-106
Discoveryeducation.com Evidence for the Theory of Evolution
Complete C4 WS pg. 73-75 for HW
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Tuesday, April 5th
HW: N4 - Read pgs. 206-208 #1-5
Due: C1 WB 87/88
J6: What is a species?
CW: Chapter 6 Test with SNB on Friday . Quia. online
Review C1 in class
L1 - Natural Selection pg. 206 (7-106)
C3 - Foldable on 4 types of evidence for the Theory of Evolution (7-102)
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Monday, April 4
HW: Read pgs.202-206 and complete C1 WB pg. 87/88
Due: None
J5: What are the 4 principles of Natural Selection?
CW: Chapter 6 Test with SNB this Friday on quia.com
C2 Create a foldable for on Evolution
L1 - Natural Selection activity pg.206 (7102)
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Week of Mar 28th to Apr 1st
Wednesday, Mar. 30th
HW: None
Due: N3 pg. 199 Q's #1-5
J4: What is artificial or selective breeding?
CW: Complete PowerPoint on How does Evolution occur?
Investigate Darwin's finches pg. 180
Begin C1 WS (continue to work on Monday)
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Tuesday, Mar. 29th
HW: N3 Read pgs. 189-199 and answer Q's #3-5 on pg. 199
Due: None
J3: What is Evolution?
CW: Complete PowerPoint on Earth's Changes
PowerPoint on How does Evolution happen?
Discuss factors of Natural Selection and Artifical Selection
Complete C1 tomorrow.
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Monday, Mar 28th
HW: Read pgs. 191-197 and Q's #1-2
Due: N2 pg. 190 #1-5
J2: What are the older known fossils on Earth?
CW: Chapter 5 Quiz makeups
Review N2 pg. 190 #1-5
PowerPoint on Earth's Changes
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Week of Mar 21st to Mar 25th
Friday, Mar. 25th
HW: N2 pg. 188-190 Q's #1-5
Due: None
J1: What is the fossil record?
CW: Setup SNB for Chapter 6
N1 KWL for Chap 6 Evolution of Living Things
think/pair/share and classroom KWL
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Thursday, Mar. 24th
HW: Read pgs. 185-187
Due: Complete “L” portion of Chapter 5 KWL and SNB
No journal
CW: Chapter 5 Quiz and SNB
Correct SNB in class
Setup SNB for Chapter 6
N1 - Chap 6 KWL: Evolution of Living Things
think/pair/share and classroom KWL
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Wednesday, Mar. 23rd
Due to Musical at the academy there is no class for 7106.
Quiz and SNB postponed for Thursday
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Tuesday, Mar. 22nd
HW: Complete L portion of KWL and study for Chapter 5 quiz. Organize SNB
Due: C3- Study Guide pg. 179-180 #1-20 and pg. 181 1-5
J9: What are the 4 ways in which fossils are made of rock?
CW: Correct C3 and KWL "L" in class when complete with C3
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Monday, Mar. 21st
HW: C3 - Study guide for Quiz pg 179-180 #1-20 ad analyze diagram on pg 181
Due: N5 pg 176 Q's #1-5 and Chapter 4 test corrections
J7: How does an ice core provide information about Earth's past?
CW: Chpater 5 Quiz on Wednesday
Review N5 #1-5
Complete Geologic Time and complete quiz. Then try quiz together as class
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/geotime/gtpage1.html
When complete, begin C3 study guide questions
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Week of Mar. 14th to Mar. 18th
Friday, Mar. 18th
HW: 7-106 N5 Read pages 171-176 and answer Q's #1-5
Chapter 4 Test Corrections for scores 33/48 and below
Due: C2 WB pg. 26-27
J7: How did falling ocean levels lead to the spread of humans and other animals on Earth?
CW: C2 WB pg. 26-27
N5 - Read pgs. 171-176 and answer Q's #1-5
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Thursday, Mar. 17th
HW: Read pgs. 170-174 and Complete C2 if incomplete in class
Due: N4 Timelines
J6: What part of the geologic time makes up most of Earth's history?
CW: Return Chap 4 Test and passout Test Correction sheets
Test Corrections due Monday
Review N4 think/pair/share
C2 WB pg. 26-27
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Wednesday, Mar. 16th
HW: N4 - A year in your life time scale - pg 160
Due: N3 pg. 167 #1-5
J5:What is Uniformitarianism?
CW: Review N3 pg. 167 #1-5
Explain N4 pg. 160 HW
Begin C2 - WB pg. 26-27
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Tuesday, Mar. 15th
HW: N3 - Read pgs. 164-167 and answer Q's #1-5
Due: L1 Rock Cycle posters
J4: How do scientists date sedimentary rock? How do they date igenous rock?
CW: Last day for Chapter 4 Test makeup
Review C1
discoveryeducation.com: Earth's geologic timescale
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Monday, Mar. 14th
HW: Read pgs 160-164 and complete L1 - Rock Cycle
Due: None
J3: How do scientists use an element's half-life to date an object?
CW: Tuesday Mar 15th - last day for Chapter 4 Test makeups
L1 - Rock Cycle posters
C1- WB pg. 15 - Review tomorrow
N3 Read pg. 160-167 and answer Q's #1-5 when complete with L1
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Week of Mar. 7th to Mar 11th
Friday, Mar 11th
HW: None
Due: None
J3: How do scienctists use an element's half-life to date an object?
CW: Due to Musical Performance and Rally
Movie (TBA)
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Thursday, Mar. 10th
HW: Read pgs. 160-164 and complete C1 if incomplete in class
Due: N2 pg. 158 Q's #1-6
J2: What is the difference between absolute and relative age?
CW: Review N2 pg. 158 Q's #1-6
Superposition, Radiometric dating
C1- WB pg. 15 Rocks provide a timeline for Earth
Read pgs. 160-164 when C1 is complete
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Wednesday, Mar. 9th
HW: N2 - Read pgs. 155-158 and answer Q's #1-6
Due: None
J1: What are the three rock types and how are they formed?
CW: Chapter 5 Sect 5.1 Rocks provide a timeline for Earth
Relative age vs. Absolute age
Review the rock cycle on pg 153
Read pgs. 155-158 and begin N2
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Tuesday, Mar. 8th
HW: Read pgs. 151-154
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Chapter 5 KWL think/pair/share
Classroom KWL
Read pgs 151-154
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Monday, Mar. 7th
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Correct SNB and setup SNB for Chapter 5
Review 7th Grade science standards for Unit 1- Cell Biology and Genetics
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Week of Feb 28th to Mar 4th
Friday, Mar. 4
HW: None
Due: SNB
No Journal
CW: Chapter 4 Test and turn in SNB
Quiet reading
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Thursday Mar. 3rd
HW: Study for Chapter 4 test and prepare SNB
Due: C7 Study guide for Chapter test
J27/J28: How does DNA affect heredity?
CW: Collect and review C7 pg. 135-136 #10-21, 26-33
Complete C6 if incomplete and use for additional study guide
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Wednesday, Mar 2nd
HW: C7- Study Guide Answer Q's #10-21, 26-33 on pg 135-136
Due: N5 pg. 133 Q's #106
J27: What are the two processes in protein synthesis?
Transcription and translation
CW: 7102 Complete video
Discuss the steps of protein synthesis - Classzone pg. 133
C6 Coloring worksheet on protein synthesis
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Tuesday, Mar 1st
HW: N5 - read pgs 130 to 133 and answer Q's #1-6
Due: None
J26: What are the three types of RNA? What function does RNA serve?
CW: Both Chapter 4 Test and SNB due on Friday
7201 complete DNA on discoveryeducation.com
Complete C5- TChart on DNA replication and protein synthesis
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Monday, Feb 28th
HW: Read pgs 125-129
Due: None
J24: What is a codon? How many bases are in a codon?
CW: Chapter 4 Test and SNB on Friday, Mar 4th
DNA transcription and translation - utah.genetics.edu
Complete C5 - T-chart on DNA, RNA, Double Helix, Amino Acids, Proteins, Codons (DNA triplets) and complementary bases.
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Week of Feb. 14th to Feb. 18th
Thursday, Feb 17th
HW: None
Due: 7-106 L3 - Mitosis and Meiosis actvity
J23: How many daughter cells are prodcued at the end of meiosis? Are they identical or different? Are they haploid or diploid? Explain
CW: 7-106 Review L3 - Mitosis and Meiosis
DNA structure - Nucleotides, complementary bases, DNA replication
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Wednesday, Feb 16th
HW: 7106 - Complete L3 Mitosis and Meiosis WS (Refer to pg. 121 for meiosis)
Due: None
J22: Why don't all of the offspring (non twins) from a set of parents look the same?
CW: Chapter 4 Test postponed till after break
L3 - Mitosis and Meiosis activity- Review
Interactive - Utah.genetics
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Tuesday, Feb. 15th
HW: Study for Chapter 4 Test
Due: None
J21: What are the 4 DNA bases? What are the 4 RNA bases? How do these bases pair up (complimentary bases)
CW: Review crossover in meiosis
Utah genetics- DNA Replication
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Week of Jan 31st to Feb. 4th
Friday, Feb 4th
HW: N4 - Read pg. 119 -123 and answer Q's # 1-5 if incomplete in class
Due: None
J15: What are gametes and why are they important?
Gametes are sex cells (sperm and egg) that have one chromosome. When combined they create a new cell (offspring) with the genetic information of both parents
CW: L2 - Exploring Meiosis pg. 117
N4 - Read pgs. 119-123 and answer Q's #1-5
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Thursday, Feb. 3rd
HW: None - Thank you for being a St. Lawrence student!
Due: None
J14: Are genetic traits inherited in random patterns? Explain
No, they are inherited in predictable patterns - think of the punnett square
CW: 7-102 Complete L1 Probabilty Toss - pg. 114 with discussion
Discoveryeducation.com - Genetics
If complete, read pgs. 119-121
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Wednesday, Feb. 2nd
HW: Read pg. 117-119
Due: 7-102 C2 WB pg. 195-196
J13: How does the genetic material of offspring produced by sexual reproduction compare with the gnetic material of the parent?
The offspring has some genetic material inherited from each parent
CW: Complete L1 Probability Toss pg. 114
7102 Correct C2 in class
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Tuesday, Feb. 1st
HW: Complete C2 WB #195 -195 (7-102)
Due: N3 - pg. 115 # 1-5
J12: What is a genotype? What is a phenotype?
CW: Correct N3 pg. 115 #1-5
Complete L1 Probability Toss
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Monday, Jan 31st
HW: N3 - pg. 115 Q's #1-5
Due: None
J11: What is a Punnet Square? How is it used to predict inherited traits?
CW: Science Fair Celebration
L1 - Probability Toss
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Week of Jan 24th to Jan 28th
Friday, Jan. 28th
**** Science Fair ****
HW: None
Due: N3 pg. 115 Q's #1-5
No Journal due to Science Fair CW: Correct N3 pg. 115 Q's #1-5
Complete C2 WB pg. 195-196
Review C2 in class
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Thursday, Jan. 27th
HW: Complete N3 pg. 115 Q's #1-5 if incomplete in class
Due: None
J11: Can patterns of heredity be predicted? What is probability?
CW: 7-102 finish presentations
L1 - Exploring Probablilty Activity pg. 110 (20 mins)
N3 - Read pgs. 110 - 115 and answer q's #1-5 on pg. 115
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Wednesday, Jan. 26th
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Class Presentations for Science Fair
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Tuesday, Jan 25th
HW: None
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Class Presentations for Science Fair
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Monday, Jan 24th
No School - In Service
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Week of Jan 17th to Jan 21st
Friday, Jan. 21st
HW: None
Due: None
J9: Why is it important to conduct research before constructing your hypothesis statement?
CW: Class Presentations
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Thursday, Jan 20th
HW: None
Due: None
J8: What is meant by "real world" applications? How could you relate your experiment to the real world? Provide and example
CW: Class Presentations
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Wednesday, Jan 19th
HW: None
Due: None
J7: Review- What is an independent variable? What is a dependent variable? Provide and example as it pertains to your experiment.
CW: Sample Judging questions
Practice Presentations
A/B students C/D students
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Tuesday, Jan 18th
HW: None
Due: None
J6: Review- What is a control variable? Provide and example as it pertains to your experiment.
CW: Seating arrangements
Sample Judging questions
Practice Presentations
A/B students C/D students
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Monday, Jan 17th
No School - MLK Holiday
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Week of Jan 10th to Jan 14th
Friday, Jan. 14th
HW: Practice Science Fair presentations
Due: Complete display board and lab report
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Thursday, Jan. 13th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th (Tomorrow)
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Wednesday, Jan 12th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Tuesday, Jan. 11th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Monday, Jan 10th
HW: Continue to work on Science Fair project. Complete display board and lab report due this Friday, Jan 14th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Discussion on lab report rubric
Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Week of Jan 3rd to Jan 7th
Friday, Jan. 7th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects. Completed Boards and report due Friday, Jan 14th
Due: Science Fair data, observation and conclusions
No Journal
CW: Work on science fair projects
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Thursday, Jan 6th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects. Data and Conclusion due Friday Jan 7th
Due: N2 pg. 107 Q's #1-6
J5: What is a trait? What is the diffeence betwwen and inherited and acquired trait?
CW: Correct N2 pg. 107 Q's #1-6
Work on science fair projects
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Wednesday, Jan 5th
HW: N2 - pg. 107 Q's #1-6. Continue to work on science fair projects. Data and Conclusion due Friday Jan 7th
Due: None
J4: What information is to be included in your conclusion? In your data analysis?
CW: Work on Science Fair projects in class
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Tuesday, Jan. 4th
HW: Read pg. 104 to 106.
Continue to work on science fair data analysis, observations and conclusion. Due Friday, Jan 7th
Due: None
J3: What are some examples used to display the data from your experiment?
CW: 7-106 - Signup on website to submit data analysis and conclusions
Work on science fair projects
Please bring science fair materials tomorrow to work on projects
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Monday, Jan. 3rd
HW: Read pg. 101 to 103. Continue to work on science fair data, observations and conclusions. Due Friday, Jan. 7th
Due: None
J2: What is a gene? Why is it important?
CW: Please bring in your science fair projects for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Sect. 4.1 Traits
Discuss traits: both inherited and acquired and how they differ
Discuss genes and heredity: What are they and where are they located.
Where do our genes come from and what are alleles?
7-106 discussion on punnett square, dominant and recessive alleles
Create login on schoolrack.com for assignment submissions
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Week of Dec. 13th to Dec. 17th
Friday, Dec. 17th
HW: Work on science fair project and have a happy holiday!
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Finish Movie - March of the Penguins
Work on science fair projects
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Thursday, Dec. 16th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: None
J1: What is a gamete?
CW: C1 - Demo on Density (example for conclusion practice)
Write a hypothesis statement, observe demo and write a conclusion based on experiment
Work on science fair projects
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Wednesday, Dec. 15th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Work on science fair projects in class
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Tuesday, Dec. 14th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Chapter 4 - Patterns of Heredity
Vocabulary KWL - think/pair/share
Classroom KWL
Work on Science Fair projects
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Monday, Dec. 13th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Display boards and discuss board format
Announce homework notices for missing assignments
Setup SNB for Chap 4 Patterns of Heredity
Activity: Combinations TB pg. 99
Internet activity : Mendel's Experiment TB pg. 99
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Week of Dec 6th to Dec 10th
Friday, Dec. 10th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Movie - March of the Penguins
Quiz makeups
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Thursday, Dec. 9th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: Science notebook due
No Journal
CW: Chapter 3 online Quiz
Peer correction of SNB
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Wednesday, Dec. 8th
HW: Study for Chap 3 Quiz and setup SNB
Due: None
J13: What is conjugation? What organisms conduct conjugation?
CW: Chap 3 Quiz and SNB due tomorrow 12/9
login to discoveryeducation.com
SNB checklist
Complete and review C6 (Reading study guide WB p. 157-158)
Complete and review C7 Reinforcing key concepts (WB p 163)
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Tuesday, Dec. 7th
HW: Continue to work on science fair project
Due: None
J12: What is genetic variation? Are there benefits to genetic variation?
CW: Quiz on Thurs. 12/9
Science Notebook is also due on Thurs. 12/9
Class zone pg. 90 Interactive asexual reproduction
http://ww.saburchill.com/ans20/chapters/chap049.html
Conjugation in bacteria
Discuss sexual reproduction
Complete C5- add contrast/compare of asexual vs. sexual reproduction
C6 - Reading study guide (WB pg. 157-158)
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Monday, Dec. 6th
HW: Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: N4 pg. 92 Q's #1-6
J11: What are the benefits of asexual reproduction? What are the drawbacks?
CW: Chapter 3 Quiz on Thurs 12/9
Announcement regarding SF display boards
Review N4
C5 - T-Chart and discussion on pros/cons of asexual reproduction
www.saburchill.com/ans02/chapters/chap049.html (7-102)
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Week of Nov. 29th to Dec. 3rd
Friday, Dec. 3rd
HW: N4 - Read pgs. 91 to 92 and answer Q's #1-6. Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
J10: Provide examples or organisms that reproduce asexually
CW: Review C3 (7-102)
Discuss asexual reproduction: budding of hydras, binary fission of bacteria and regeneration of planaria
Pros and Cons of asexual reproduction
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Thursday, Dec. 2nd
HW: Read pgs. 88-90 and continue to work on science fair projects
Due: N3 pg. 85 Q's #1-6
J9: Are you a result of asexual reproduction?
CW: Review N3 (7-102/7-106)
Finish review of C3 (7-102)
Discussion: Asexual reproduction - budding hydras and binary fission of parameciums (7-106)
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Wednesday, Dec. 1st
HW: N3 - Read pg. 85 and answer Q's #1-6
Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
J8: Humans have how many chromosomes in their somatic cells?
What are somatic cells?
CW: Finish review of C3
C4- Mitosis coloring worksheet
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Tuesday, Nov. 30th
HW: Read pg. 83 to 84 - Continue to work on science fair projects
Due: None
J7: What type of Eukaryotic cells are created during cell division?
(mitosis and cytokinesis)
CW: Discussion on Science Fair projects - All missing/late Science Fair work due nlt than 12/10.
C3- Cell Division is Part of The Cell Cycle (WB pg. 146-147)
Review C3 in Class
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Monday, Nov. 29th
HW: Read pg. 80-82 and Continue to work on Science Fair Project
Due: None
J6: What is the Cell Cycle?
The Cell spends the majority of its time in what phase of the Cell Cycle?
CW: PowerPoint on the Cell Cycle and Mitosis
C2 T-Chart with Terms and Definitions from Power Point
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Week of Nov. 22nd to Nov. 26th
Friday, Nov. 26th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Thursday, Nov. 25th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Wednesday, Nov. 24th
Thanksgiving Holiday
No School
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Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
HW: None
Due: None
J5: What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?
CW: Movie and Interactive game on the stages of cell division
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Monday, Nov. 22nd
HW: None
Due: N2 - pg. 78 q's #1-6
J4: How do cells increase their efficiency to function?
CW: Review N2
Review C1
Interactive Game - Cell Quest
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Week of Nov. 15th to Nov. 18th
Friday, Nov. 19th
In Service - No school
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Thursday, Nov. 18th
HW: N2- Read pg.s 76-78 and answer q's #1-5
Due: None
J3: What is a chromosome? What is the shape of DNA?
CW: Discussion to conclude Sect. 3.1
C1- Cell Division occurs in all organisms (WB pg. 135)
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Wednesday, Nov. 17th
HW: Read pages 73-76
Due: None
J2: What are the benefits of cell division in unicelluar organisms and multicellular organisms?
CW: Discussion on Sect. 3.1
L1- How does DNA fit inside the nucleus?
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Tuesday, Nov. 16th
HW: None
Due: Test Corrections
J1: What is DNA and why is it important to cells?
CW: 7-102 KWL
Clay demo on pg. 71 (think/pair/share)
Internet activity on pg. 71
Discussion on cell division (mitosis)
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Monday, Nov. 15th
HW: Test Corrections for Test 69% and below
Due: Science Fair materials and procedures
No Journal
CW: Return Chapter 2 Test and Review
Setup SNB for Chapter 3: Cell Division
Chapter 3 KWL
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Week of Nov. 8th to Nov. 12th
Friday, Nov. 12th
HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov 15th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Movie: Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye : Biology
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Thursday, Nov. 11th
HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Peer Correction of Science Notebooks
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Wednesday, Nov. 10th
HW: Work on Science Fair materials and procedures due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Chapter 2 Test
Turning SNB
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Tuesday, Nov. 9th
HW: Study for Chapter 2 Test. Work on Science Fair materials and procedures
Due: KWL and Study Guide
No Journal
CW: Chapter 2 Test Tomorrow
Complete L2 observations and review
Review Study Guide
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Monday, Nov. 8th
HW: Complete study guide and "L" portion of KWL. Study for Chapter 2 Test. Work on materials and procedures list that is due Mon. Nov. 15th
Due: Final hypothesis statement
J14: What is endocytosis? What is exocytosis? What is a concentration gradient?
CW: Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday
L2- Diffussion Lab and questions. Review in class
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Week of Nov. 1st to Nov. 5th
Friday, Nov. 5th
Chapter 2 Test postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 10th
HW: Study Guide (see website to download copy). Final hypothesis statements due Mon. Nov. 8th
Due: N4- pg. 63 q's #1-6 and C6
J13: What is osmosis? Is it passive transport? What does active transport require?
CW: Review N4
Discussion on osmosis, concentration, passive vs. active transport, endocytosis and exocytosis.
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Thursday, Nov. 4th
HW: N4- Read pg. 62-63 and answer q's #1-6 on pg. 63. Work on final hypothesis statement that is due Mon. Nov. 8th
Due: C6- photosythesis vs cellular respiration
J12: What is diffusion? Is it a passive process? Why is it passive?
CW: Demo Explore diffusion (TB pg. 56) with food coloring and sugar cubes with a Think/pair/share
Discussion on Concentration Diffusion and Osmosis
Complete C7 (backside of C6)
C8 Start T- Chart contrast and compare Diffusion and Osmosis
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Wednesday, Nov. 3rd
HW: Complete C6 and read pg. 59-61. Continue to work on final hypothesis statement
Due: None
J11: What is the by product of fermentation (yeast demo). What causes the 'buring' sensation in your muscles during excersise?
CW: Feel the burn and fermentation (7-102)
Review C5 in class
C6 - Photosythesis vs. Cellular Respiration
Tuesday, Nov. 2nd
HW: Read pgs. 56-58. Continue to work on final hypothesis statement . Due Mon. Nov. 8th
Due: C5 (pg 86/87)
J10: What is the equation for photosyntehsis? What is the equation for cellular respiration? Balance these equations
CW: Balancing equations
Think/pair/share on yeast fermentation demo
Discussion on anaerobic cellular respiration (fermentation) and lactic acid
Feel the burn activity and observations 7-106
Reminder - Chapter 2 Test next week
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Monday, Nov. 1st
HW: Complete C5 (86/87). Work on final hypothesis statement due Mon. Nov 8th.
Due: Science Fair research and bibliography. 7-106 N3- pg 54 q's #1-6
J9: Phenol read is an indicator. What is an indicator? In our demo, what did the phenol red test the presence of? How could we turn the phenol red back to red from orange?
CW: Announce that Chapter 2 Test is next week.
Correct N3 (7-106 only)
C5: Cells capture and release energy – Study guide B (WB pg. 86/87) and review in class
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Week of Oct. 25th to Oct. 29th
Friday, Oct. 29th
HW: Continue to work on research and bibliography for science fair. (Due Monday Nov 1st). Class 7-106 - N3- Please read pgs 53-54 and answer q's #1-6 on pg. 54
Due: 7-102 only- N3 pg. 54 #1-6
J8: What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration?
CW: 7-102 - correct N3 in class
7-106 Powerpoint on Photosythesis vs. Cellular respiration
Demo - Cellular respiration
For Monday 11/1 - C5: Cells capture and release energy – Study guide B (WB pg. 86/87) and review in class
Activity on fermentation and lactic acid (clothes pin) - observations
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Thursday, Oct. 28th
HW: 7-102 only N3 - read pg. 53-54 and answer q's #1-6 on pg. 54. Continue to work on research and bibliography (both due Monday Nov.1)
Due: None
J7: What sugar is needed for cellular respiration? Does cellular respiration occur in plants?
CW: 7-102 only Power Point on photosynthesis and cellular respiration
C4- T-chart
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Wedesday, Oct. 27th
HW: Read pg. 50-52. Continue to work on research and bibliography (both due Nov. 1st)
Due: C3 if incomplete in class
J6: What do plants receive from animals for photosynthesis? What is the substance within the chloroplast that is responsible for capturing sunlight for photosynthesis? What do animals need from plants for cellular respiration? In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?
CW: Students will work on Science Fair projects in class
Brain Pop video on Cellular respiration and Photosynthesis
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Tuesday, Oct. 26th
HW: Read pages 47-49. Research and bibliography for science fair (both due Monday Nov. 1). and complete C3 Element color worksheet
Due: C1 if incomplete from Monday
J4: Why are water molecules called polar molecules?
CW: Reminder - Quiz retakes at lunch or after school
Review C1
C2: Chemical reactions take place inside the cells (pg. 81 WB) Review in class
C3: Element color worksheet
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Monday, Oct. 25th
HW: Complete C1 if incomplete in class. Work on research and bibliography. Written research and bibliography due Monday Nov. 1st
Due: None
J4: What is the primary element in all living things?
CW: Quiz retakes on Tues at lunch and after school next week
L1: Investigate Oil and Water and complete datasheet. Review in class
C1: Chemical reactions take place inside cells- Reading study guide B
(pg.75/76 in WB). Review in class
7-106 - Brain Pop Video
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Week of Oct. 18th to Oct. 22nd
Friday, Oct. 22nd
HW: None
Due: N2 - Q's #1-6 on pg. 45.
J3: What are lipids? Give an example. What are proteins and give an example.
CW: Review N2 pg 45 questions #1-6
C1: Chemical reactions take place inside cells- Reading study guide B (pg. 75/76 in WB) Review in class - will complete in class on Monday
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Thursday, Oct. 21st
HW: Read pgs 43-45 answer Q's #1-6 o pg 45. Continue to work on research, bibliography and hypothesis for project
Due: None
J2: What is produced in the eating of a cracker? What is the organelle that is most abundant in the cells in your mouth used to release energy from your food?
CW: Review the ingredients list of food items: Provide box and can labels
Discuss carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fats) and nucleic acids (DNA)
Discuss regard large molecules that support cell function and the important role of water and its function in cells.
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts of the cell membrane
C1: Chemical reactions take place inside cells Reading study guide B (pg. 75/76 in WB) Review in class
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Wednesday, Oct. 20th
HW: Read pages 41-42
Due: None
J1: How do plants change energy from sunlight? In what organelle does this takes place?
CW: Demo of converting food into starches. Have the students eat unsalted crackers and discuss their observation
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Tuesday, Oct. 19th
HW: Work on research and bibliography
Due: None
No Journal
CW: Review Chapter 2 Vocabulary
N1 – Chapter 2 KWL with think/pair/share
Osmosis Demo and discussion
Internet activity: Photosynthesis (pg. 39 TB) classzone.com
Discuss bibliography style (bibme.org and easybib.com)
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Monday, Oct. 18th
HW: Quiz Corrections for those less than 60%.
Due: Rough draft of Science Fair hypothesis
No journal Week of Oct. 11th to Oct. 15th
Friday, Oct. 15th
HW: Preliminary science fair project hypothesis
Due: Science notebook
No journal
CW: Peer correct science notebooks
Setup notebooks for Chapter 2
Return science fair agreements and discuss preliminary hypothesis
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Thursday, Oct. 14th
HW: Organize science notebook
Due: KWL , 7-102 EC T-chart
No Journal
CW: Quiz on Chapter 1: The Cell
Checklist for the science notebook
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Wednesday, Oct. 13th
HW: Study for Quiz, Complete "L" of KWL, 7-102 C6 T-chart extra credit
Due: N4 pg. 32 #1-6 (7-106 only), C7 and C8 extra credit worksheets
No Journal
CW: Domains Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya
Review Game for Quiz
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Tuesday, Oct. 12th
HW: Internet/Book - C7 Cell structure and function crossword puzzle (Extra Credit) and/or C8 Using the microscope (Extra Credit)
Due: C6 - Tchart - Structure and function (7-106) Extra Credit
No Journal
CW: Complete L3 Levels of Organization
Review L3
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Monday, Oct. 11th
No Class - Observance of Columbus Day
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Week of Oct. 4th to Oct. 8th
Friday, Oct. 8th
Due: N4 pg. 32 q's #1-6
J14: What are stem cells and what is cell specialization?
CW: Reschedule Quiz for Thurs. 10/14 (sect. 1.1 to 1.3)
Review N4
7-102 (Video on levels of organization)
7-106 (Sponge Bob and stem cells)
L3- Levels of organization activity
C6 - Cell structure and function EC
C7 - Using the microscope EC
HW: Study for Quiz and have a nice 3 day weekend
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Thursday, Oct. 7th
Due: L2
J13: Draw a cheek cell and an onion cell. Explain one difference between these cells.
CW: Quiz tenative for Tues. 10/12
Review L2
Stem Cells and Sponge Bob
L3 Levels of Organization, Stem cell and review
Complete C6 (Cell structure and function) and C7 (Using the microscope) as extra credit
HW: N4 - Read pg. 31-32 and answer questions #1-6
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Wednesday, Oct. 6th
Due: None
J12: What is the function of the Mitochondria? What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
CW: L2 - Cheek cell and Onion cell lab
Complete C6 - T-Chart of organelles
HW: Read pgs. 28- 30
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Tuesday, Oct. 5th
Due: None
J11: What is the following total magnification?
The eyepiece has a magnification of 10X
The objective lens magnification is 4X
The objective lens magnification is 40X
The objective lens magnification is 100X
CW: Complete L1- parts of the microscope
C6- TChart of animal organelles vs plant cell organelles
HW: Read pgs 26-27
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Monday, Oct. 4th
Due: Science Fair agreements
J10: Which cells are smaller? Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes?
Which specific cells have lysosomes?
CW: Quiz scheduled for Tues. Oct 12
L1 - Using the microscope - Review the parts of the microscope and their functions
HW: None
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Week of Sept. 27th - Oct. 1
Friday, Oct. 1st
Due: C5 Microscopes and Euglena
J9: Is Euglena a prokaryote or Eukaryote? Explain your answer
CW: Reminder Science Fair participation agreement due Monday, 10/4
Review C5 in class
Lab -L1: Using the microscope
HW: None
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Thursday Sept. 30th
Due: 7-106 C4 Cell-a-Bration (cell diagram)
7-102/7-106 N3 questions #1-5 on pg 24
J8: Which organelles are found in plant cells but are not in animal cells?
CW: Review C4
Complete C5 - Microscopes on Euglena
Intro to Microscopes
HW: Complete C5 if incomplete in class
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Wednesday, Sept. 29th
Due: 7-102 C4 - Cell a Bration Side 1 only 7-106 none
J7:
CW: C4 - Complete Cell-a- Bration
Venn Diagram Prokayotic cells vs Eukaryotic cells
Organelles of Eukaryotic cells: Animal and Plant cells
C5 - Microscopes Euglena (If time)
HW: N3- Read pgs 23-24 and answer questions #1-5
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Tuesday, Sept. 28th
Due: 7-016 C3 Microscopes - Study guide B
7-102 none
J6: Provide an example of an advantage of the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
CW: 7-106 Review C3
Setup Online Textbook
C4 - Cell - a- Bration worksheet in class
Internet - Cellsalive and Cells models
HW: 7-102 C4 - Side 1 (list 1/list2) and read pgs. 20-22
7-106 read pgs. 20-22
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Monday, Sept 27th
Due: C2- The cell is the basic unit of living things
J5: What does mitochondria do for the cell?
CW: Science Fair participation agreement (due Mon. 10/4)
Review C2- Reading Study Guide B: The cell is the basic unit of living things
Microscopes: Light , Scanning Electron and Transmission Electron Microscopes
C3- Reading Study Guide B: Microscopes allow us to see inside the cell
HW: 7-102 - None
7-106 - Complete C3
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Week of Sept. 20th-Sept. 24th
Friday, Sept. 24th
Thurs. Sept. 23rd
Reminder: Test corrections due only for tests less than 70 %
Due: None
J3: List some differences between living and nonliving things
CW: Chapter 1 - Sect. 1.1: The Cell
C2 - Reading study guide B
HW: N2 - Read pg. 14-15 and answer questions # 1-5 (7-102),
N2- Read pg. 11-15 and answer questions #1-5 on pg. 15 (7-106)
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Weds., Sept. 22nd
Due: None (enter N1- KWL in science notebook)
J2: Draw a plant cell
CW: Chapter 1- pg 7
Comparison between recipe and cell
Internet activity: The cell
HW: None
Tuesday Sept. 21st
Due: None
J1: List 3 structures or organelles of the cell
CW: Return Tests
Prepare science notebooks for Chapter 1
N1- KWL Chapter 1 - The Cell
HW; Complete KW portion of KWL
Test Corrections and Extra Credit due Friday 9/24
Monday, Sept. 20th
Due: L1 Gummy Bear write-up,(7-102/7-106) C3 Scientific Investigations Metric w.s (7-102)
J1:
CW: Review L1 (7-102/7-106)
Review C3 (7-102) and C3 complete in class (7-106)
KWL for Chapter 1: The Cell
HW: Complete KW portion of the KWL
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Tuesday, Sept. 21st
Due:
J2:
CW:
HW:
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Wednesday, Sept .22nd
Due:
J3:
CW:
HW:
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Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Due:
J4:
CW:
HW:
Friday, Sept. 24th
Due:
J5:
CW:
HW:
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Week of Sept. 13th -Sept 17th
PLEASE NOTE: TEST MAKEUPS ARE THIS FRIDAY
Students will need to arrange their test times for either before school at 7am or after school at 3 pm. Please plan for the test to last approx. 45 mins.
Students have been notified of Fridays makeups
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Monday Sept. 13th
Due: None
Journal: Redo Test Question (Renjii Experiment)
CW: R1 - Test Reflections
Peer corrections of science notebooks
HW: None
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Tuesday Sept. 14th
Due: None
J1: What tool is used to measure volume? mass? temperature? length?
CW: C1 - Smile Metric Style activity
N1 - Test Corrections
HW: none
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Wednesday Sept. 15th
Due: none
J2: What is a quantitative observation?
CW: C1 - Complete Smile Metric Style Graphs
C2 Metric System Notes (7-102)
HW: C2- MetricSystem Notes (7-102)
C1 Smile Metric Style Graphs (7-102/7-106)
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Thursday Sept. 16th
Due: C2 Metric System Notes (7-102) C1 Smile Metric Style Graphs 7-102/7-106)
J3: What is a qualitative observation?
CW: C2 Metric System Notes (7-106)
Review C2 Metric System Notes (7-102)
Demo use of balance scale and calculation of volume/density of Gummy Bear
L1 - Day 1 Gummy Bear Lab
HW: C2 - Metric System Notes 7-106
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Friday Sept. 17th
Due: C2 - Metric System Notes 7-106
J4: How many meters are there in a kilometer?
CW: L1 - Continue Gummy Bear Lab Day 2
C3 Scientific Investigations w.s (7-102)
HW: Complete C3 Scientific Investigations w.s (7-102)
Complete L1 Gummy Bear Lab questions (both 7-102/7-106)
Week of Sept. 20th to Sept. 27th
Monday, Sept. 20th
Due: L1 Gummy Bear Lab, C3 Scientific Investigations w.s (7-102)
J1:
Week of Sept. 7 to Sept. 10
** Scientific Method Test rescheduled for Friday Sept. 10 ****
Monday Sept. 6th
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday Sept. 7th
Due: L02
No journal question
CW: Review L02 graph and complete Sponge Bob worksheets
HW: complete Sponge Bob ws and L02 graph
Wednesday Sept. 8th
Due: L02
CW: Review L02 graph
Notebook Checklist
Scientific Method Study Guide
HW: Study guide and complete arrangement of notebook
Thursday Sept. 9th
Due: Study guide
CW: Notebook Checklist
Scientific Method Study Guide
HW: Study for the Test and complete arrangement of notebook
Friday Sept. 10th
Due: Notebooks
No journal
CW: TEST
HW: none
Week Of Aug 30 to Sep 3
********* Test on Scientific Method Thurs. Sept. 9 ********Notebooks also due Sept 9*****
Fri. Sep. 3
Due: C07 (per 1)
J10
CW: Review C07 (per. 1) and L02 - Complete Spatter Lab
HW: Work on Splatter Lab
Thurs. Sep 2
Due : Per. 1 C06 - Drawing Conclusions
Per. 6 C07 - SpongeBob and Friends prt 1
J09
CW: Per 1 Review C06 and Complete C07
Per 6 Review C07 and complete C08 - Sponge Bob and Friends prt 2
HW: Complete C07(per 1) complete C08 (per 6)
Weds. Sep. 1
Due: C06 - Drawing Conclusions
J08
CW: Review C06 - Drawing Conclusions
C07 - SpongeBob Control and Variables
HW: Complete C07- SpongeBob ws
Tues. Aug. 31
Due: C05 - Operational Definitions
J07
CW: C06 - Drawing Conclusions
HW: Complete C06 - Elodea
Mon. Aug. 30
Due: C04
J06
CW: C05 Operational definitions
HW: Complete C05
Week of August 23 to 27
Fri., Aug 27th
Due: C03 - 3 kinds of variables
J05
CW: C04 - Using a graph to make predictions
HW: None
Thurs. Aug. 26th
Due: Observation/Inference L01 and Hypothesis Writing C02
CW: Review Hypothesis writing WS (C02)
Scientific Method : Three kinds of Variables (C03)
Complete Friday 8/27 Using Graphs to make predictions (C04)
HW: Popsicle sticks
Weds. Aug 25
Due: Observation /Inference WS C01 per. 1 and per 4 only
J03: What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
CW: Observation/Inference Actvity Wrap up L01
Hypothesis Writing WS C02
HW: Complete L01 and C02
Tuesday, Aug. 24
Due: Observation / Inference worksheet per. 2,3,5,and 6 only
J02: What is Science?
CW: Review Observation/Inference worksheet (C01)
Notebook Setup
Observation/Inference Lab (L01)
HW: Observation /Inference worksheet (per. 1 and 4 only)
Monday, Aug. 23
Due: Signed classroom expectations and safety lab handout
Journal 0.1: What are the 3 branches of Science? Earth, Life and Physical Science
Classwork: KWL - Scientific Method
Observations and Inferences Worksheet
Homework: Period 1 - No homework
Period 6 - complete observation worksheet and return in the afternoon
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Agenda - Friday Aug. 20
Classwork:
Seating Assignments, Lab Seating Assignments, Assign Textbooks, Review Greensheet ‘Behavior Expectations’ and lab safety procedures for student/parent signature, Classroom rules and procedures
Homework:
Parent signature on Behavior Expectations/Lab safety Greensheet due Monday 8/23
Bring in Supplies on Monday
Signed and returned handbooks by Weds. 8/25 for a free dress Thurs. 8/26
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Due: N2 - pg. 15 questions # 1-5
J4: What are the three parts of the cell theory?
CW: Review N2 questions #1-5
Louis Pasteur experiment
Scale of a cell
C2: Reading Study Guide B
HW: 7-106 C2 for Homework
7-102 None
CW: 7-106 Return science notebooks
Setup notebooks for Chapter 2
Return Chapter 1 quizzes and review
Discuss Sceince Fair due dates ad hypothesis rough drafts
Check for students who are interested in the County's Science Fair
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HW: Read pgs. 88-90 and continue to work on science fair project
Due: N3 - pg. 85 Q's #1-6
J9: Are you a result of Asexual or Sexual Reproduction?
CW: Finish review of C3 an complete C4 (7-102)
Review N3 (7-102 and 7-106)
Discussion : Asexual reproduction - Budding in Hydra's and binary fission in parameciums
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