Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Review

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Interactions of Living Things

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

Monday, March 25, 2013

Interactions of Living things

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

Friday, March 22, 2013

Populations

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013

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.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Earth Navigator Maps

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

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

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

Monday, March 18, 2013

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/

Friday, March 15, 2013

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!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

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.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

dog video

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

Monday, March 11, 2013

Dog Video

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

Friday, March 8, 2013

Test

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

Thursday, March 7, 2013

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.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

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

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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.

Monday, March 4, 2013

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,

Friday, March 1, 2013

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!