Happy Holidays

Enjoy the Holidays!

Organelle worksheets

Students completed a worksheet on organelles using their cell books pages 16 - 24.
Students also began coloring a diagram of the cell and its organelles.
There is no homework.

Cell Organelle Notes

Students took notes on cell organelles.
We also watched a short video on the first discovery of cells.
There is no homework.

Cell Organelles

Students read, as a class, pages 16 - 24 in their cell books.
Students then answered 1a, 3a, 3b, and 3c on page 24 in their spirals
There is no homework.

Discovering Cells

As a class we read the first section in the Cell Book. We read pages 6-13. And we took notes as a class.
There is no homework.

Microscope Mania and Enormous "e" wrap up

Students had the entire period to finish any/all of the microscope stations.
Students also had time to finish the enormous "e" from Monday.
There is no homework.

Microscope Mania - Day 3

Some, but not all, classes finished  the microscope mania stations. Tomorrow ALL classes will have time to finish up microscope mania and/or enormous "e"
There is no homework.

Microscope Mania - Day 2

Students worked on Microscope Mania stations again. All classes got through 2 stations today.
There is no homework tonight.

Microscope Mania

Today was Day 1 for Microscope Mania Stations. Students will be working on this through Thursday at least.
There is no homework

Enormous E

Students continued with the Enormous"e" and microscope use today.
There is no homework.

The Enormous "e"

Students used the microscope today and determined the field of view of the different objective lenses.
They then measured the width of various objects including their hair.
There is no homework
Stay warm!

Microscope Quiz

Students took a microscope quiz. All students passed with a 100% .
Students then looked at images and drew them under low and high power.
There is no homework.

Microscope Procedures

Students took notes on microscope procedures.
There will be a quiz tomorrow on part and procedures!
Homeowrk is to study!

Microscopes

Today students worked to fill in the parts of a microscope and took notes on what they are used for.
Students will have a quiz on this, most likely Thursday, and must pass in order to use the microscopes.
Homework is to study their sheet.

Mixed Up Species

Students worked on their mixed up species today.
They needed to create a hybrid from two species, write a paragraph about it's traits and then draw a picture in color. Some students may have to finish this over the only Thanksgiving break.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Mixed Up Species

Students received their test. Any students with a D can correct their answers to bring their grade up.
We then read about Hybrid Species in Science World. Students will have to create and draw their own hybrid tomorrow.
There is no homework.

TEST

Students reviwed chapter one and then they took their test.
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend.
Go Cats!

Review Questions

Students worked on answering 15 review questions. They can use notes, worksheets and the books for this. There will be a test tomorrow. There will be a review session starting at 7:30am.

Reminder: to access the online book you can click science textbook under learning links. Remember that you already registered so you will just need to sign in. Your username is firstname.lastname and your password is: science! If you have trouble check your email for what you used.

Homework: Study for test
Make sure you know the GGGRRR's and the difference between those and needs!

Concept Maps

We finished and reviewed the concepts map together as a class.
Students then worked on a taxonomic key called Silly Science.
There will be a test on Friday over Chapter 1.
Homework would be to study that material using their notes, worksheets and books.

Concept Maps and Spruce seedlings

Students worked on several things.
Each class planted 2 blue spruce in pots. We will keep these indoors until the spring and then we will plant them outside.
Each student received a concept map, or flow chart, to complete. This is an excellent tool to use to study for the test that we will be having later this week on Chapter 1 in the Bacteria and Plant book.
There is no homework

Classification Poster Presentation

Students presented their Classification Poster to the class.
Some of these were outstanding! Way to go!

Chip Classification

Students worked as a group to create a flow chart to classify 9 different types of chips. These were turned in.
Homework: Finish classification poster. Due Monday

Domains and Kingdoms

Students read pages 26-29 in the Bacteria and Plants book. We then took some notes on each Domain.
Students had about 20 minutes to work on their classification poster which is due Monday November 18th.
We may have time to work on the poster in class tomorrow as well so students were instructed to bring it with them.
Homework: Any student that does NOT have their organism, the 8 classification levels, 2 pictures and at least one fact about their organism needs to research that tonight!

Classification Poster

Students began research for their classification poster. They will work on this poster today and will have some time tomorrow in class.
The poster must include:
Common name
Scientific name
Each level of classification including Domain
2 pictures minimum of their organism
1 unique fact
Posters must be neat. All pictures need to be in color regardless of  whether drawing or printing
This poster is due on Monday November 18.

online textbook

Students got there username and password for the online textbook. To access the on line textbook students can go under learning links and click science textbook.
Their username  should be: firstname.lastname
The password is: science!
If students cannot access the book then they need to come and see me ASAP so we can get them squared away!

Classification

Students worked to finish questions on classification. We then watched a video on classification. There is no homework. Have a great weekend!

Classification

Students had a half day with a shortened schedule. Students spent 20 minutes in my class working on answering questions about classification using their books. There is no homework.

Classification

Students read pages 16-20 in their Plant books. As they were reading they answered questions in their spirals. We will continue this tomorrow. There is no homework

Characteristics of Life

Students finished Living vs Non-living questions. Those that didn't need to come in before or after school to complete.
There is no homework.

Living or Non

Students worked together to answer the questions from the Living vs Non-Living Lab.
We will continue with these tomorrow.
There is no homework.

Living or Non

Students finished rotating through the specimen stations.
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend!

Living vs Non-living

Students worked on Living vs Non-Living lab. Students rotated through stations and had to decide whether each was living, non-living or dead. We will finish the rest of the stations tomorrow.
There is no homework.
Happy Halloween!

Living vs Non-living

Students discussed what makes something living. Students needed to list as many characteristics as they could that ALL living organisims share. Tomorrow we will do a lab on this.
There is no homework.

Test

Students took their test today.
There is no homework.

Study guide

Students worked on their study guide for the test tomorrow.
The test is on metrics and the scientific method. If students do not have their study guide finished they need to complete it for homeowrk.
I will have a study session tomorrow morning from 7:30- 8:00 am. Students are welcome to join us at any time.

Lab Practicum Part B - Rainbow Lab

Students worked on Lab Practicum Part B - the Rainbow Lab. If students need more time they need to come in Monday before school, after school or get a pass to come in at lunch.
Have a great weekend!

Volume Lab Practicum Part A

Students worked in partners and worked on a volume lab to figure out how much each line represents on a graduated cylinder. Once they had this determined(and many were incorrect) they needed to figure out the average number of drops it takes to make 1 milliliter of water. This information all needed to be put into a small chart.  Some students will need to come in before or after school to work on this in class.

Quiz

Students took a pop quiz on volume measurement.
There is no homework.

Volume Lab Part C

Students finished up Part B and then worked on Part C.
If students did not answer the three problem questions and /or finish writing their steps then it is homework and due tomorrow.

Volume Lab

Students worked on a Volume Lab today. Students did Part A and Part B.
We will dinish this tomorrow in class.
There is no homework.

Trout Notes

Students received a progress report today.
If they were missing anything they needed to come and talk to me to get makeup work to do over the 4 days.
As a class, we took notes on our growing fry!

Have a great 4 days and make sure to get outside!!!

Google Doc Use

Students will be in the library today and tomorrow. The librarian will give them an orientation to google docs. Students need to create one paragraph that includes the answers to the following three questions
1. What is the saying to remember the order of metrics
2.  What are the three base units
3.  What do the base units measure and what tool is used for each

To acces google docs students need to go to the billingsschools.org. click on students and log in.
Their username is   firstname.lastname (make sure to include the period before first and last name)
Their password is their students ID#. If their ID # is only 5 digits long then they need to put 3 zero's before their ID #

Begining Volume

Students turned in banana lab conclusion if they didn't yesterday.
Students were then introduced to metric volume
There is no homework.

Banana lab conclusion

Students began work on their conclusion. The conclusion must be 1 - 2 paragraphs.
1. Restate the problem or question.
2. Explain what you did
3. Restate your hypothesis and accept or reject it.
4. Include possible errors in which you will explain 2 possible reasons for not coming out to 100%, explain what the variables are, and include a mathematical explanation related to the results(Look on your data table)
5.  What would you do differently next time

This is homework if not finished in class!

Banana lab Day 2

Students collected data from their peers to find the average edible portion of the banana. If students need help with this math please come see me in the morning.

Banana Lab

Students began the banana lab today. They need to do two division problems tonight if they did not finish it in class and/or come into my room before school tomorrow.
There is no homework.

Mass: Mix and Match continued

Students continued work gaining experience working with the triple beam balance.
Measuring metric mass lab and the mix and match mass labs should be completed and turned in today.
There is no homework.

Mass: Mix and Match

Students finished yesterdays lab, answered the questions and turned them in.
Students then began the mix and match lab. This will be completed tomorrow.
There is no homework - stay dry!

Trout and Mass

Students made observations and sketches of the alevins.
Next students started on their mass lab Parts A, B and C. We will finish this tomorrow. There is no homework.

Metric Length and Trout

Yesterday we corrected Metric Length and students handed it in. We then did an observation of the Alveins.

Today students observed the alevins, sketched a picture and made a prediction of when they would lose their yolds.
We then started on mass. We completed a sheet together on how to use a triple-beam balance. There is no homework.

Trout Observations and Metric length

Students made an observation of the trout eggs.
Students received a worksheet  to practice measuring metric length. If it is not finished they need to finish it for homework. They will have to come in early on Monday morning to get the index card length!
Have a great weekend!

Trout Books

Students took notes in their Trout Books on trout.
Students also made an observation of the eggs giving qualitative, quantitative and a sketch of the egg.
There is no homework.

Metric Self and Trout Book

Students finished measuring their metric selves and turned the paper in.
Students then made a trout book out of 10 pieces of white paper.
The cover of the book needs to have a title and a color picture. both need to have something to do with our rainbow trout. We got 100 rainbow trout eggs yesterday! So exciting!

Measuring Metric Self

Students used their paper metric rulers to work on estimating and measuring various body parts in metrics.
We will continue with this tomorrow. There is no homework.

Metric conversions

Students worked on a metric conversion sheet today.
If they did not finish it is for homework.

Metrics

Students reviewed metrics. specifically how to convert from smaller to larger and larger to smaller using the ladder method which is just moving the decimal in the direction you are going.
 Below are two links to youtube videos. On is on the development of the metric system. The other explains how to convert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MekxJse2vgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQPQ_q59xyw

Have a great weekend! Go outside!

Metrics

We started with Metrics today.
Students took a few notes on Metrics.
There is no homework.

Scientific Method

Students took a quiz on the scientific method.
We then finished the Sponge Bob sheet. If students did not finish writing the experiment for the "Bubble Gum" then they need to for homework.

Scientific Method and Sponge Bob

Students handed in their crossword and word search.
Students then received a copy of Sponge Bob Scientific Method. We did the first one to two problems together in class. We will finish this in class tomorrow.
Tomorrow there will be a quiz on the scientific method

Scientific Method Crossword Puzzle

I gave students back their M&M lab and then gave them time to rewrite their conclusion. So if students didn't hand this in last Friday they won't get a late grade!
We then discussed the definitions from Friday.
Students were given a scientific method flow chart/ crossword. We filled the flow chart out together.
Homework is to finish the crossword puzzle.

Qualitative vs Quantitative

Students discussed the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. Students then generated a list of qualitative words.
Students were given a word search. They must define 4 of the words: control, conclusion, inference and both kinds of variables as they relate to science.
Hint for inference - "It is cloudy outside so I can infer that it might rain later"
Hint for conclusion - I don't want the steps but I want to know what a conclusion is

 The word search doesn't have to be complete BUT the definitions must be completed for homework if not finished!
Have a great weekend!

M & M Lab

Students worked on their M& M Lab.
If students did not finish, they need to finish their graph and conclusion tonight for homework. Make sure to read the directions carefully!!

M & M Lab

Students received their packet for the M&M Lab.
Students must have the first 6 questions on the front page completed before they get their M&M's from me.
Homework is to finish the questions on the front page.

Scientific Method Notes

Students took notes on the Scientific Method.
There is no homework.

Scientific Method

Students turned in their safety symbols and safety contract - both which were given to them on Friday.
Today we discussed The Scientific Method, watched a short video and started to take notes.
There is no homework from today.

Safety Notes

Students finished safety notes today.
There is no homework.

Scientist drawings and safety notes

Students had time to work on their scientist drawings. We then shared them and classified them into different groups based on the scientist characteristics.
We then set up our science spirals with the table of contents and began taking safety notes.
Homework: If students are not finished with their scientist drawings they need to do that tonight!

Review

Today we reviewed tardy rules, classroom rules and fire drill/lock-down procedures. We also finished up with yesterday's autograph party.
Students homework to have Tuesday is: to have a spiral notebook for science ONLY and a pocketfolder for science ONLY.
This year is starting off great! It seems like my group of students are some of the best I've had! Keep it up 7 Silver!
Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!

First Day!!

Welcome 7th grade science students!. There are many fun and exciting activities that we will be doing in life science this year. I am very excited to get 2013-2014 started!

Last Day

Thanks for a wonderful school year. Have a great summer!

Spoonbirds and Forkbirds

Students graphed their data from spoonbirds and forkbirds and then answered questions. If this is not finished it is homework to be turned in tomorrow!

Spoonbirds and forkbirds

Students started an activity demonstrating how adaptations allow one species to survive and another to die out.
There is no homework.

American Serengeti Debate

Today were the debates! Some students spend a lot of time researching and understanding both sides of this issue. Way to go you guys.
There is no homework.

American Serengeti

Students were divided into their For and Against teams and then again into their Presenter and Rebuttal groups. Students worked together to come up with their argument points. The debate will be on Monday.

American Serengeti Research

Copy and paste these questions into a google doc and then share with me:

Remember your username is firstname.lastname and your password is your student ID# Share with me: gartonj@billingsschools.org

Questions

1. What is the purpose of the American Prairie Foundation?
2. How big is the Reserve?
3. Where is this reserve located?
4. What are the animals that the foundation wants to protect and or bring back?
5. What is brucellosis?
6. How did bison get it to begin with?
7. Are there other wild animals that carry brucellosis?
8. Why are ranchers concerned about brucellosis?
9. List all the reasons why creating this preserve is a good thing.
10. List all the reasons why some people are against creating this preserve.
11. What do you think? Are you for or against this? Why? Be specific.
12. Remember to list your sources that you use!!! You must use at least three.

Here are some suggestions to help you with your research.

American Prairie Foundation

General information about the Prairie foundation

http://e360.yale.edu/feature/sean_gerrity_american_prairie_reserve_montana/2555

http://www.americanprairie.org

http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/prairie-reserve-buys--acre-montana-ranch/article_e82dba05-97ef-53b2-92c7-a4beb0562a6c.html

http://www.ranchersstewardshipalliance.org

Brucellosis information

http://www.cdc.gov/brucellosis/index.html

http://bisoncentre.com/index.php/producers-2/resource-library/advanced-bison-information/diseases-of-bison-/brucellosis-and-bison

www.pbs.org/buffalowar/war1.html

http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2427&from=rss

Opposition to Prairie Reserve

http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/article_116a0b7a-ed31-11de-9313-001cc4c03286.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/02/us/efforts-to-restore-bison-on-the-montana-range-resisted.html?pagewanted=all

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/27/us/bison-return-to-montana-prairie.html

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2012/aug/22/prairie-preserve-stokes-outrage

 

American Sernegeti

This week we are going to do a debate on a biome in our state that is often overlooked. The Prairie Grasslands. Today and tomorrow we are watching a video so that students understand the basic idea of "The American Serengeti."
There is no homework.

Seed Parts

Students looked at the inside of a bean seed to discover that there is an embryo that contains a tiny plant. We then labled a seed diagram.
There is no homework.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Biome maps and facts

Students worked on these all period.
I will not have computers in class tomorrow.
Whatever is not finished needs to be finished for homework!!

Biome facts and maps

Today and tomorrow students will use their books and the "Ecology and Environment" link under kid zone (this link is under learning links) to do their facts finding work and map work of the biomes. It does not matter which order they do these. Students should finish these in class.

Vocabulary Squares

Students worked on vocab squares today. They need to choose 4 words from the key terms listed on page58. One of their words needs to be Biome. We will finish this in class tomorrow.
There is no homework.

Insect Movie

We finished watching the insect video today. Ask your child about some of these insects - they are fascinating.
Have a wonderful weekend and as always you homework for the weekend is to GO OUTSIDE!

Field Trip wrap up - Insect Movie

We discussed yesterdays activities - most favorite, least favorite, stations that should be added - and then we watched 15 minutes of an Insect Movie which we will finish watching tomorrow.
There is no homework.

Macroinvertebrates

Students were introduced to macroinvertebrates and their importance as an indicator species.
Tomorrow is the field trip. Make sure to bring water, food, warm clothes, raincoat, sunscreen, hat.

City Water

Today we had presenters from City Water. They showed a video and discussed the importance and effects of storm water.
There is no homework.
Enjoy the beautiful weekend!

Energy Cycles and Biomes

Students took notes on energy cycles and biomes as provided by me. Basically we discussed pages 48-66 as most kids have a good understanding of these concepts.
There is no homework.

Butterflies and water cycle

Students hung their painted lady chrysalis in the big butterfly cage.
We then reviewed our test from last week.
We briefly glanced in the book and discussed the three phases of water and the water cycle.

There is no homework

The Thin Green Line

Students watched the second half of this video.
If you were absent or want to watch it again please click on the link below.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/video-full-episode/4882/

There is no homework.

Dissection Analysis

Students worked with their partners to answer the analysis questions about the frog dissection. Students also completed their frog diagrams.
There is no homework.

Frog Dissection Day 2

Today was the 2nd day of dissection. Students looked at the internal structures in a frog.
 There is NO homework.

Frog Dissection

Students worked on Part 1 of the frog dissection. This included the external anatomy of the frog and the frogs mouth. Tomorrow we will do Part 2: Internal Anatomy
There is no homework

Frog Sandwich

Students labeld, colored, cut and glued their frog sandwiches. The end result will be 4 pages - Figure 1, figure 4, figure 6 and figure 8. These must be complete when students come to class in order for them to be able to do the frog dissection tomorrow. If it is not finished they may not do the dissection.
Homework: finish frog sandwich

Frog Sandwich

Students  received their "Frog Sandwiches" and we worked together on beginning labeling them. Students need to color Figures 1, 2 and 3 for homework. They do NOT need to label as we will work on that together tomorrow.

"The Thin Green Line"

 This week is the beginning of our frog unit. We started by watching a movie title "The Thin Green Line"
 Students created a KWL (K - what I know, W - 2 questions about what I want to know, L - what I learned) chart in their spirals. In the KWL they wrote about frogs and are to fill in the L for what they learned from the movie.

Those students that were absent today can watch the movie at home but please only watch the first 25 minutes as that is as much as we watched today.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/video-full-episode/4882/

Populations and Communities Test

We reviewed our material and then students took their test.
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend.

Review guide

Students worked together and finished the Whooping Crane.
They then received their study guide review sheet for tomorrows test on Chapter one.
Finishing the study guide IS homework.
There will be a review session from 7:30 - 8:00 am tomorrow morning. Students may come in at any time.

Whooping Cranes

Yesterday and today students worked in groups of two or three on Whooping Cranes.
Students need to use data from actual whooping crane research to create graphs, other data tables and answer questions. 99% of this is to be done in class. Students should be finished all the way up to and including Figure 2.

Review

We finished our review in class and then we corrected them.
Students then wrote their observations for their butterfly larvae.
There is no homework.
Have a great 3 day weekend!

Butterfly larvae and Review

Students set up their Painted Ladies  butterfly larvae today.
Students also received review sheets for  Chapter One. They will have 5 minutes to finish it in class tomorrow so some might have to complete for homework tonight.

Succession

We discussed succession and the two types of succession. We read in our books pages 32-34.
There is no homework.

Defense Strategies

Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a fun-filled break.
We discussed defense strategies that different animals use and the kids took notes on these.
We then watched a short video on the Serengeti's  cheetah.
There is no homework

Review

We corrected our worksheets and reviewed predator/prey and symbiotic relationships.
There is no homework.
Have a fantastic break! See you in April!

Interactions of Living Things

Students reviewed pages 24-31 and were given a worksheet. This is homework if not completed.

Interactions of Living things

Students took a few notes.
Students then made a camouflage butterfly for the room.
There is no homework

Populations

Students corrected their population worksheets.
We then did a short activity on estimating population using cheerios.
There is no homework.

Populations

Students wrote 2 sentences about each of the migrating animals and turned in their maps.
Students then read pages 13-20 in the Environmental Science book(butterfly book) and worked on a worksheet. This is homework if not finished.

Earth Navigator Maps

Students finished their maps in class today.
There is no homework.

Earth Navigator Maps

Students were given maps to recreate the routes of the 4 species in the movie. Maps are to be done in class and will be finished tomorrow in class.
There is no homework

Earth Navigators

We finished watching the video on Earth Navigators.
Students answered the questions about each of the species. There is no homework.
Here is the link to this video on-line:
http://video.pbs.org/video/1300472956/

Earth navigators

We watched the first part of a video today about 4 different migrations. Students were given a sheet with questions to answer about each of the species. We will finish this on Monday.
Have a great weekend!

dog video

For the classes that I had today but not yesterday, we finished watching the dog video and then they worked on a fun word search. There is no homework.

dog video

We finished watching the dog video.
Students were then given a word search for science terms.
There is no homework.

Dog Video

Students watched a dog movie and took notes.
There is no homework.

Test

Students took their test today.
Extra Credit of a DNA molecule is due Monday.
Have a great weekend!

Review

We reviewed for the test tomorrow.
There will be a study session from 7:30 - 8:00 tomorrow morning. Students may come in any time.

Study Guide

Students turned in Key Terms (from Monday) and Strawberry DNA lab.
Students recieved the study guide for Friday's test and worked on that the rest of the class period. Students will have some time to work on it tomorrow and then we will review.
Homework: Study for test

Strawberry DNA

Students extracted DNA from a strawberry lab.
Students have 6 questions that they must finish tonight for homework. 
All the information they need is in their packet.

DNA Models

Students reviewed DNA and RNA. Students then made a very small model of DNA using gum drops and licorice. Students received a review sheet for key terms. This is homework if not finished.

Extra Credit: Students may make a DNA model - due Monday March 11th,

DNA

We corrected the DNA worksheet today. As I anticipated, many students had trouble with the back page and so we explained it thoroughly in class today. Many students were able to work through it and figure it out on their own last night - and they will be rewarded for their efforts.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the 60* weather on Saturday!

DNA worksheet

Students took notes on DNA. Students then were given a worksheet packet to complete using pages 97-103. This is homework and needs to be completed tonight.

DNA

Students read pages 93-107 in their cell books. Tomorrow they will take some notes and complete a DNA worksheet.

Survey

Science was selected for students to do a class survey.
There is no homework

Last day of Dog Presentations!

Today was the last day of dog presentations. We will be doing a few stragglers later this week when we can work them in. As a reminder - these dog projects were assigned on February 5th. Students had to do projects with a minimum total of 40 points and a maximum of 60 with 20 going towards extra credit.
We will be testing genetics and DNA next week - most likely on Tuesday.

And yet still MORE Dog Presentations!

Yes, Still Dog Presentations. I am anticipating Monday to be the last day.

Dog Presentations

And More Dog Presentations!
Excellent work!

Dog Presentations

Students presented their dog projects today. We will continue with this tomorrow, too.

Dog Projects

Students had time to finish up any last minute details for their dog projects. Presentations begin tomorrow.

Dog Projects

Students continued work on their dog presentations.
As a reminder these projects are due on Wednesday February 20th.
These projects were on the back of their hard copy of the questions but I will post them here as well.

Acrostic-Solo -At least 8.5/11 -Neatly typed or written -Use your breed and other words to equal at least 10 letters -Each descriptive phrase must begin with one of the letters from the target word -Each descriptive phrase chosen must be related to the target word 20 POINTS	Comic Strip-Solo -At least 8.5/11 -At least 6 cells -Must use ALL info -Must include color -May be done using computer -Use GoAnimate, BitStrips or one of your choice or do by hand 30 POINTS	Concentration Cards-Solo -At least 20 index cards (10 matching sets) must be made -Both pictures and words must be used -Information should be placed on just one side of each card -Include an answer key which shows the matches 20 POINTS
Diorama-Solo -Must be self standing -All interior space must be covered with relevant pictures and information -Must include ALL info -Name written on back in permanent ink -Informational/title card attached to diorama 40 POINTS	Children’s Book-Solo -Must have a cover with the book’s title and student’s name as author -Must have at least 10 pages -Each page should have an illustration to accompany the story -Must include ALL info -Should be neatly written or typed -Can be done on computer 40 POINTS	Three Facts and a Fib-Solo -Can be written, typed, or created using Presentation of google doc -Must include exactly four statements:  three true statements and one false statement -False statement should not be obvious -Brief paragraph should be included that explains why the fib is false 10 POINTS
Written Report-Solo -Must completely explain the entire process of topic -Must include ALL info -Must include at least 3 sources -Must be done on the computer -May be done on google docs and shared with me 30 POINTS	Skit/Puppet Show/Rap           solo/partners -Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of the subject -Must have a typed or written script -Must include description of what each person did -Must include ALL info 40 POINTS	Powerpoint-Solo -Must include ALL info -Must thoroughly describe the topic -Must include a minimum of 10 slides -Must include at least 3 sources -Must include pictures -Must do on google presentation 30 POINTS
Game-solo/partners -Must include ALL info -Must include written or typed instructions on how to play -Must include description of what each person did -Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of topic 40 POINTS	Crossword-solo -At least 8.5/11 -Must include ALL info -Must provide a word bank -Must define each term on the back of the word find -May be done on the computer 10 POINTS	Poster-solo -Create a poster that can be used to share all relevant information -Must be type written -Must include ALL info -Must include text and pictures 30 POINTS

Project Ideas

You must complete a minimum of 40 points using any combination. If you do more than 40 points that will go towards extra credit.

If you have another idea that is NOT on this list please see me for permission

Review ws

Students completed a review worksheet. This was completed in class and will be corrected tomorrow.

Cell and Inheritance

Students read pages 92-96. All questions on page 96 need to be answered in spirals - I will be checking.
Writing in Science needs to be done on a separate sheet of paper and turned in.
This is homework!

Dog Project/Research

Today was suppose to be  a day where students could work on their dog projects. However, not very many students finished with their research and having all the answers in their google doc. So....it ended up being a combo day. some students finished up their research while others worked on their projects.
As a reminder to students - ALL answers must be in your google doc that you shared with me. If you shared it with me once you DO NOT have to share it again.
Reminder: Dog Projects are due on Wednesday February 20th

Dog Project

Students spent the day continuing with their dog research. Students had the opportunity to use computers and book. Remember - all questions need to be answered in google docs. You do not need to share your doc with me if you already shared it!

ET Punnett Squares

Students worked with traits to create a parent alien. Students then worked with a partner to create 9 punnett squares for the 9 traits. From these students created one alien and answered two questions. This is homework if not finished

Punnett Squares/Dog Projects

Periods 2 and 3 were assigned the Dog Projects. Please make sure to look at the questions for research posted on Monday February 4. All students need to copy and paste those questions into a google doc and share with me. Answers need to be done in their google doc.
Periods 5-8 did Punnett squares and then had some time to research dogs.

Dog Project Questions

Use books and the internet to research your dog. You must use at least 2 books and at least 2 websites. Cite your sources 

Be sure to answer ALL of the following questions

1.      Where is the breed originally from?

2.      When was your breed first discovered or recognized?

3.      What was the breed used for historically?

4.      What is your dog used for today?

5.      What are some jobs that your dog might have in today’s society? Describe what these jobs are and why your dog can do this job well.

6.      Does your dog make a good pet? Why?

7.      What is the average weight?

8.      What is the average lifespan?

9.      Does your dog have any genetic/health disorders? Explain and describe in detail

10.  What is the temperament of your dog? What does this mean?

11.  What colors can your dog be? Is there one color that is the most common? What is the nose color?

12.  How much exercise does your dog need each day?

13.  What are some interesting history and/or facts about your dog? You must have at least 5 additional facts.

14.  What are the major dog groups and which group is your dog in?

15.  What are the vaccinations all dogs need and how often?

16.  What is inbreeding and what are the pros and cons?

17.  Are there any rescue organizations for your breed? How many and where are they located?

Punnet Squares/Dog Project

Periods 2 and 3 were introduced to Punnett Squares and looked over pages 84-87
Periods 5 - 8 were introduced to the Dog Project. Students must choose a breed to research. All students need to research their chosen breed. Students then need to choose from numerous options to create a project/s worth at least 40 points

Class Traits

We analyzed our class traits and students then wrote a conclusion to this activity.
There is no homework.
Have a great weekend

Class Traits

Students corrected yesterdays worksheet.
We then collected data on students traits trying to determine whether most of our traits are controlled by dominate alleles or recessive alleles.
Tomorrow we will find out!

Genetics

Students finished reading 76-81 and taking notes on the key terms.
Students then worked on a short worksheet. This is homework if not finished.

Genetics

Students read and discussed pages 76 - 78 and wrote down the definition of the key terms (bolded) in their spirals. tomorrow we will finish this and do a worksheet pertaining to this section.

Day 2 of Cell Cycle Presentations

We watched the last of the cell cycle presentations.
Great job!

Cell Cycle Presentations

Great Presentations! Students are extremely creative!

Cell Cycle Quiz

Students took a cell cycle quiz and then had a few minutes to practice for their presentations.

Presentation Practice

We corrected our crossword puzzles and then students spent the rest of the period practicing presentations.
Homework: Study for cell cycle quiz!

Crossword Puzzle

Students completed the backside of yesterdays sheet whish was the crossword puzzle. We then watch a short video on cancer that explains how cell division in cancerous cells is different from cell division in healthy cells.
Homework will be to finish the crossword if not finished in class and study for upcoming cell division quiz.

Cell Cycle

Students completed 13 questions on the cell cycle.
Students then got in their cell cycle presentation groups to work out details.

Mitosis Song/Skit

Students were shown some YouTube videos of Mitosis songs/dance. Students were given some example lyrics for mitosis songs.
Assignment: Students must create a song/dance/skit that demonstrates mitosis.
Students may work alone or in groups.
We will have some time on Monday and Wednesday in class.
Students may record/film themselves at home OR perform live on Friday.
This assignment is due Friday January 25th.

Cell Division

We corrected last night's homework. Students then took a notes on the cell cycle.- the name of each stage, the phases and the most important events in that phase. There is no homework.

Cell Cycle

Students received a cell cycle sheet to complete using pages 55 - 62.
Most finished in class but it is homework if not completed.
As always students may check books out after school and/or use the online book.

Vocab Squares

Students began work on their vocab squares. They may choose any 4 of the 6 key terms on page 55 of the cell book. This will need to be finished for homework.
Have a great snowy three day weekend - Go Play:)

Measuring for vocab squares

Instead of giving the students printed paper for vocab squares I decided to employ measuring skills and have students measure to create their own papers. Most students need practice with ruler use and definitely dividing fractions in half. Great activity. Tomorrow we will start on the actual vocab.

Cell Presentations

Today was another day of cell presentations and then we were able to partake in some of those wonderful edible cells.
Again, Great Job!

Cell Projects

WOW! Fabulous cells! We got through about half of our presentation of our projects today. The other half will be on Wednesday. Great job!

Cell Test

Students took the cell test today.
Reminder: Cell Projects due Monday!!

Cell Review

We reviewed everything that will be on tomorrow's test.
Students also received a  study guide to complete and study from to help them with the test.
There will be a review session from 7:30-8:00 tomorrow morning.  All may attend at any time.

Coloring Cells

Students reviewed organelles of a cell.
Students then finished coloring their cells.

If students did not finish  coloring cells than it is homework.
Reminder: Cell Test on Friday