Tuesday 12/8

Journal:

1. What is an organelle?
2. List 5 organelles and their functions.

Today we went through a PowerPoint to review cell organelles, then filled out a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells. You should label one side of your Venn diagram "Plant Cells" and the other side "Animal Cells" and list similarities in the center of the diagram.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class by Monday 12/14
Reminder:  Science fair presentations Thurs 12/17 (7th p) and Fri 12/18 (8th p)

Monday 12/7

Journal:

In order for something to be considered "living" (amoeba, human), what characteristics must it possess?

Today we presented the cell organelle report you did on Friday to the class.

HW:  bring a piece of newspaper to class by Monday 12/14