No Journal.
Today we dissected earthworms using this student checklist. There is no makeup available for the lab unless you've discussed your absence with me beforehand.
Then I collected your late and hall passes for term 4 extra credit. I won't accept them at any other time. With any time left over, I called you up one at a time to go over your final grade for term 4 with you and signed your checkout form for the school year.
It's been a pleasure! Good luck this summer and in 8th grade!
Thursday 5/19
Journal:
Define the following terms: anterior, posterior, dorsal, and ventral.
We finished the pre-lab questions (USE THIS URL FOR THE VIRTUAL DISSECTION INSTEAD OF THE ONE ON THE PRE-LAB QUESTIONS PACKET) for your earthworm dissection today, then watched this video to review some dissection techniques.
Then we took a quiz using this powerpoint and this response sheet. (have a parent administer the quiz for you using the powerpoint while you write in your responses on the response sheet).
HW: study pre-lab material for your final next week (Tuesday or Wednesday); all earthworm dissection pre-lab material plus your late and hall passes are due the day of the final.
HW: study pre-lab material for your final next week (Tuesday or Wednesday); all earthworm dissection pre-lab material plus your late and hall passes are due the day of the final.
Wednesday 5/18
Journal:
Give 2 examples of an organism with the following types of symmetry: bilateral, radial, and no symmetry.
Today I collected Discovering Symmetry assignment and checked off your animal phyla map (see Monday and Tuesday's posts for the links to the animal phyla assignment).
Then we took the animal phyla mastery quiz. Please see me to make that up if you missed class.
Then we used the remainder of the class to start your pre-lab questions for the earthworm dissection. USE THIS URL FOR THE VIRTUAL DISSECTION INSTEAD OF THE ONE ON THE PRE-LAB QUESTIONS PACKET. We'll finish and take a quiz on that material tomorrow.
HW: none
Give 2 examples of an organism with the following types of symmetry: bilateral, radial, and no symmetry.
Today I collected Discovering Symmetry assignment and checked off your animal phyla map (see Monday and Tuesday's posts for the links to the animal phyla assignment).
Then we took the animal phyla mastery quiz. Please see me to make that up if you missed class.
Then we used the remainder of the class to start your pre-lab questions for the earthworm dissection. USE THIS URL FOR THE VIRTUAL DISSECTION INSTEAD OF THE ONE ON THE PRE-LAB QUESTIONS PACKET. We'll finish and take a quiz on that material tomorrow.
HW: none
Tuesday 5/17
Journal:
1. List as many of the 9 major animal phyla from memory as you can (then check your notes for help).
2. Give an example of an organism from each phylum and a likely habitat.
We continued working on the animal phyla mapping assignment today in class using this template and this handout. It will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow, so anything you didn't finish in class is homework.
I also handed out a worksheet to practice symmetry. That is homework as well.
HW: Anything left of phlya mapping assignment, and Discovering Symmetry
Reminder: Mastery Quiz on animal phyla (make sure you know the examples for each animal phylum from your handout) is tomorrow Wednesday 5/18
1. List as many of the 9 major animal phyla from memory as you can (then check your notes for help).
2. Give an example of an organism from each phylum and a likely habitat.
We continued working on the animal phyla mapping assignment today in class using this template and this handout. It will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow, so anything you didn't finish in class is homework.
I also handed out a worksheet to practice symmetry. That is homework as well.
HW: Anything left of phlya mapping assignment, and Discovering Symmetry
Reminder: Mastery Quiz on animal phyla (make sure you know the examples for each animal phylum from your handout) is tomorrow Wednesday 5/18
Monday 5/16
Journal:
Today we worked on mapping out 9 major animal phyla using this template as a guide and this handout for the information to fill in your web.
HW: None
- Name and explain 6 life processes animals undergo besides those of all other living things.
- What groups of animals do you know of?
Today we worked on mapping out 9 major animal phyla using this template as a guide and this handout for the information to fill in your web.
HW: None
Friday 5/13
Journal: Teach your neighbor the objectives from the classification I can statements (extra credit if you get all the objectives initialed by someone else and turn them in by Monday)
Today I collected your zoology vocab, then we took notes on zoology basics using this powerpoint.
HW: Classification unit extra credit (I can statements signed) due Monday
Thursday 5/12
No journal today.
We took our classification mastery quiz today. If you missed class, please come see me right away.
I handed out the zoology I can statements. Homework is to define all 15 "science language students should use" words on the back.
HW: zoology vocab DUE TOMORROW 5/13
Wednesday 5/11
Journal:
Today we practiced using a dichotomous key and learned about the different trees native to Utah. I have only hard copies of the assignment and some materials that you'll need from me, so if you missed class today please come see me for makeup as soon as you return.
HW: none, but remember there is a mastery quiz tomorrow (practice using dichotomous keys)
- What kind of tree(s) would you know the name for just by looking at it/them?
- An organism is unicellular, prokaryotic, and is rod-shaped. Which kingdom?
- An organism is multicellular, has cell walls, but does not make its own food. Which kingdom?
- An organisms is multicellular, green, and makes its own food. Which kingdom?
Today we practiced using a dichotomous key and learned about the different trees native to Utah. I have only hard copies of the assignment and some materials that you'll need from me, so if you missed class today please come see me for makeup as soon as you return.
HW: none, but remember there is a mastery quiz tomorrow (practice using dichotomous keys)
Tuesday 5/10
Journal:
Today we reviewed 5 kingdoms of life by playing a game in class. The game doesn't need to be made up, but please fill out the first page of this worksheet using the classification key for animal kingdoms on the back. Disregard the following pages of organism descriptions. Confused? Come see me!
Reminders: Mastery Quiz Thursday 5/12
- Choose two animals you know about and write a paragraph about each (as much as you know about them).
Today we reviewed 5 kingdoms of life by playing a game in class. The game doesn't need to be made up, but please fill out the first page of this worksheet using the classification key for animal kingdoms on the back. Disregard the following pages of organism descriptions. Confused? Come see me!
Reminders: Mastery Quiz Thursday 5/12
Monday 5/9
Journal:
Today we finished the movie from last Thursday. No makeup is necessary.
Reminders: Mastery Quiz this Thursday 5/12
- In which kingdom(s) are all members single-celled?
- What makes a fungus (like a mushroom) difficult to classify?
- For many years, scientists divided living things into just two or three kingdoms. Now most scientists accept six. How can scientific knowledge change?
Today we finished the movie from last Thursday. No makeup is necessary.
Reminders: Mastery Quiz this Thursday 5/12
Thursday 5/5
Journal:
Today I collected your classification packet from yesterday (we also corrected it together in class), then I handed back your Mother's Day cards so you can give them to your mothers on Sunday.
The remainder of the day we watched a movie on jungles and took notes, but no makeup necessary for this if you missed class today.
HW: none
1.List the 6 kingdoms of life and give a short description of each.
2.Give an example of one organism in each of the six kingdoms.Today I collected your classification packet from yesterday (we also corrected it together in class), then I handed back your Mother's Day cards so you can give them to your mothers on Sunday.
The remainder of the day we watched a movie on jungles and took notes, but no makeup necessary for this if you missed class today.
HW: none
Wednesday 5/4
SAGE Testing.
When you finished SAGE testing, and for those students opted out, we started a practice packet for biological classification. Here is the link to the assignment.
HW: anything left of the packet.
Friday 4/29
Journal:
Today we used the leaf or pine needles you identified to make a Mother's Day card. Here is the template we used:
It will count on your grade for points, so come see me if you missed class so I can give you the materials you'll need.
- Differentiate between living, nonliving, and once-living things.
- What characteristics would you use to “classify” your mom?
Today we used the leaf or pine needles you identified to make a Mother's Day card. Here is the template we used:
It will count on your grade for points, so come see me if you missed class so I can give you the materials you'll need.
Thursday 4/28
Journal:
1. Write the levels of classification in Linnaeus's system from broadest to narrowest from memory as well as you can.
2. Think of 5 animals you'd like to know more about.
Today we used the computers to identify a leaf or pine needles you brought in for homework. Find an online tree identification to identify one leaf or pine needles. We used www.arborday.org/trees but there are several. You'll need the correct identification for class tomorrow.
Then we did an assignment learning about the classification of some members of the animal kingdom. Here is the worksheet. We used the internet to find the classification but you could also use an encyclopedia.
HW: bring your leaf or pine needles correctly identified to class tomorrow.
Wednesday 4/27
Journal:
1. Compare and contrast the two organisms above.
2. What is the scientific name of each of the above organisms?
Today we took notes on the 6 kingdoms of life. Here is the chart that we used as a notes outline and here is the powerpoint.
HW: bring a leaf or cluster of pine needles to class by tomorrow Thursday 4/28
1. Compare and contrast the two organisms above.
2. What is the scientific name of each of the above organisms?
Today we took notes on the 6 kingdoms of life. Here is the chart that we used as a notes outline and here is the powerpoint.
HW: bring a leaf or cluster of pine needles to class by tomorrow Thursday 4/28
Tuesday 4/26
Journal:
We turned in your Wacky Creatures assignment today. If you use the link from my blog, don't do "Treasures of the Barrier Reef" or "Harry Potter" just do the classification of wacky creatures in the middle.
Then we finished the classification notes we started yesterday. Here is a copy of the notes if you were gone.
HW: none
- Write down one way of remembering the classification hierarchy (there are several examples on your notes).
- What is a scientific name?
We turned in your Wacky Creatures assignment today. If you use the link from my blog, don't do "Treasures of the Barrier Reef" or "Harry Potter" just do the classification of wacky creatures in the middle.
Then we finished the classification notes we started yesterday. Here is a copy of the notes if you were gone.
HW: none
Monday 4/25
Journal:
1. What are the 5 kingdoms of life?
2. Read the article about Carl Linnaeus and answer the following questions:
a. Who was Carl Linnaeus?
b. What did he study?
c. What was his profession?
d. When was his first paper on classification published?
e. How did he develop his system of classification?
After the journal, we took notes on Carl Linnaeus' classification system, which we still use today. If you missed class today, just read them and keep a copy in your folder.
HW: none
1. What are the 5 kingdoms of life?
2. Read the article about Carl Linnaeus and answer the following questions:
a. Who was Carl Linnaeus?
b. What did he study?
c. What was his profession?
d. When was his first paper on classification published?
e. How did he develop his system of classification?
After the journal, we took notes on Carl Linnaeus' classification system, which we still use today. If you missed class today, just read them and keep a copy in your folder.
HW: none
Thursday 4/21
No journal today.
We made another dichotomous key in class today using "Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans." Here is the assignment. If you missed class for this assignment, you will need to buy 35 jelly beans to classify and make a key out of.
HW: anything left on the key
We made another dichotomous key in class today using "Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans." Here is the assignment. If you missed class for this assignment, you will need to buy 35 jelly beans to classify and make a key out of.
HW: anything left on the key
Wednesday 4/20
Journal:
When classifying a group of objects in order to organize them on a classification key, what sequence of steps do we usually follow?
Today we did an assignment classifying the class's shoes. If you missed class today, find 10 objects from home and make a dichotomous key using those objects.
HW: finish key if needed
When classifying a group of objects in order to organize them on a classification key, what sequence of steps do we usually follow?
Today we did an assignment classifying the class's shoes. If you missed class today, find 10 objects from home and make a dichotomous key using those objects.
HW: finish key if needed
Tuesday 4/19
Journal:
Today we took 5 minutes of class to finish Life in the Field and Living or Nonliving? then turned both assignments in.
Then we started a practice packet classifying "wacky creatures." Here's the worksheet for that, but DON'T DO the "Treasures of the Barrier Reef" or "Harry Potter" section.
HW: anything left on "Wacky Creatures"
- What distinguishes living from nonliving things?
- How are living things classified?
- What is a dichotomous key? How are dichotomous keys used in science?
Today we took 5 minutes of class to finish Life in the Field and Living or Nonliving? then turned both assignments in.
Then we started a practice packet classifying "wacky creatures." Here's the worksheet for that, but DON'T DO the "Treasures of the Barrier Reef" or "Harry Potter" section.
HW: anything left on "Wacky Creatures"
Monday 4/18
Journal:
We did an assignment to practice differentiating between living, non-living, and once-living things. Here is the worksheet.
Then we did an activity outside to practice further. Here is that worksheet. If you were absent just find a 1 foot square plot of ground that you can use at home and fill out the worksheet for that.
We will turn in both of those worksheets tomorrow.
HW: none
- Why do we use classification systems?
- Describe a classification system you have used.
- What characteristics do ALL living things possess? List at least 5.
We did an assignment to practice differentiating between living, non-living, and once-living things. Here is the worksheet.
Then we did an activity outside to practice further. Here is that worksheet. If you were absent just find a 1 foot square plot of ground that you can use at home and fill out the worksheet for that.
We will turn in both of those worksheets tomorrow.
HW: none
Friday 4/15
Journal:
I collected your classification vocab (list on the new I can statements).
Then we worked on making classification keys using a "junk box collection" of objects. You can find about 5 sets of 10 objects (each set should be related but items not identical) at home and make a simple classification key (like the one used for the bell work today) for each set. You can also come after school and borrow the sets of objects I have. We turned that assignment in today.
HW: none
I collected your classification vocab (list on the new I can statements).
Then we worked on making classification keys using a "junk box collection" of objects. You can find about 5 sets of 10 objects (each set should be related but items not identical) at home and make a simple classification key (like the one used for the bell work today) for each set. You can also come after school and borrow the sets of objects I have. We turned that assignment in today.
HW: none
Thursday 4/14
No journal today.
We shared with neighbors our Design an Organism assignment then turned it in.
Then we took the multiple choice/essay portion of this unit's assessment. If you missed class today you will need to set up a time with me to take the test at a later time.
You were then given the new I can statements and assigned the new vocabulary for homework.
HW: Classification vocab from new I can statements due tomorrow.
Wednesday 4/13
Journal:
Give two examples of genetic traits in animals that have changed due to natural causes and two traits changed by man-made influences.
Today we finished working on the first half of your Reproduction unit mastery quiz: Design an Organism. If you need an environment for the assignment come see me to choose one.
HW: finish Design an Organism if not in class
Reminders: Multiple choice portion of mastery quiz tomorrow in class
Give two examples of genetic traits in animals that have changed due to natural causes and two traits changed by man-made influences.
Today we finished working on the first half of your Reproduction unit mastery quiz: Design an Organism. If you need an environment for the assignment come see me to choose one.
HW: finish Design an Organism if not in class
Reminders: Multiple choice portion of mastery quiz tomorrow in class
Tuesday 4/12
Journal:
1. Why must genetic changes occur in organisms?
2. Give one example of a species and how it might be different if it had not ever made any adaptations.
We finished the genetic changes powerpoint and notes then turned it in. It is officially due tomorrow so if you didn't finish you should bring it to class with you tomorrow.
We started the first part of your mastery quiz "Design an Organism." I have the environments you can choose from so if you missed class, see me to get one. Here is the worksheet for it.
HW: anything left on the genetic changes ppt notes outline.
REMINDERS: Mastery quiz on reproduction and genetic changes Thursday (traditional multiple-choice style test)
1. Why must genetic changes occur in organisms?
2. Give one example of a species and how it might be different if it had not ever made any adaptations.
We finished the genetic changes powerpoint and notes then turned it in. It is officially due tomorrow so if you didn't finish you should bring it to class with you tomorrow.
We started the first part of your mastery quiz "Design an Organism." I have the environments you can choose from so if you missed class, see me to get one. Here is the worksheet for it.
HW: anything left on the genetic changes ppt notes outline.
REMINDERS: Mastery quiz on reproduction and genetic changes Thursday (traditional multiple-choice style test)
Monday 4/11
Journal:
Today we discussed the Genetic Variations assignment (see posts from last week) as a class then turned it in.
We then continued our discussion of unique genetic traits in organisms with this powerpoint and this notes outline.
HW: none
Today we discussed the Genetic Variations assignment (see posts from last week) as a class then turned it in.
We then continued our discussion of unique genetic traits in organisms with this powerpoint and this notes outline.
HW: none
Thursday 3/31
Journal:
Today I gave you some time in class to finish the Genetic Variations assignment (here is the worksheet and here are the handouts). Anything you still have left is homework.
Then we started going through slides of genetic variations in organisms and discussing whether or not they're advantageous. Here is the PPT I used and the notes outline. We only got through the first two [real] organisms. We'll finish the rest on Monday 4/11.
Have a good spring break!
HW: anything left on Genetic Variations
- How do the large, flat teeth of a cow help it survive?
- What adaptive advantage do the stripes on a tiger provide?
- Why do wolves have large sharp teeth?
- Human beings walk upright. What adaptive advantage does this provide?
- When a genetic trait allows a group of animals to be more likely to survive and reproduce, what happens to that trait?
Today I gave you some time in class to finish the Genetic Variations assignment (here is the worksheet and here are the handouts). Anything you still have left is homework.
Then we started going through slides of genetic variations in organisms and discussing whether or not they're advantageous. Here is the PPT I used and the notes outline. We only got through the first two [real] organisms. We'll finish the rest on Monday 4/11.
Have a good spring break!
HW: anything left on Genetic Variations
Wednesday 3/30
Journal:
Fill out the chart (A-E moving left to right):
Today we finished the genetic variations assignment. You will need this worksheet and this folder of handouts that goes with it. It is due tomorrow for anyone that didn't finish in class.
HW: anything left on genetic variations assignment
Fill out the chart (A-E moving left to right):
Today we finished the genetic variations assignment. You will need this worksheet and this folder of handouts that goes with it. It is due tomorrow for anyone that didn't finish in class.
HW: anything left on genetic variations assignment
Tuesday 3/29
Journal:
Today I handed out new late/hall passes and then started an assignment on genetic mutations.
You will need this worksheet to record your answers and these handouts to help you fill them out (all the handouts are in one folder). We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
- Watch the video about the frozen frogs and answer these questions:
- Why is it beneficial for the wood frog to become frozen during the winter?
- Why can the frog freeze and thaw but you cannot?
- What adaptations for protection from the cold do other animals in temperate regions have?
2. What is the difference between a chromosome, gene, and DNA?
Today I handed out new late/hall passes and then started an assignment on genetic mutations.
You will need this worksheet to record your answers and these handouts to help you fill them out (all the handouts are in one folder). We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
Monday 3/28
Journal:
1. What kinds of adaptations do organisms make?
2. What is the ultimate purpose of an organism's adaptations?
Today I collected your Adaptations of Birds, Survival Adaptations (movie notes), butterfly, and late/hall passes to finish off your term 3 grade. Then I called up students one at a time to collect any last-minute makeup work and discuss your final term 3 grade.
HW: none
1. What kinds of adaptations do organisms make?
2. What is the ultimate purpose of an organism's adaptations?
Today I collected your Adaptations of Birds, Survival Adaptations (movie notes), butterfly, and late/hall passes to finish off your term 3 grade. Then I called up students one at a time to collect any last-minute makeup work and discuss your final term 3 grade.
HW: none
Friday 3/25
No journal today.
Today we did a writing activity about genetic changes in animals called a RAFT. Here is the worksheet. Come see me if you need help with the assignment.
HW: anything left of RAFT due Monday 3/28
Today we did a writing activity about genetic changes in animals called a RAFT. Here is the worksheet. Come see me if you need help with the assignment.
HW: anything left of RAFT due Monday 3/28
Thursday 3/24
Journal:
Why are bird beaks and feet so greatly varied?
Today we finished the Adaptations of Birds assignment (designing a bird) then shared the finished product with a group of classmates.
HW: anything left of the bird assignment
Why are bird beaks and feet so greatly varied?
Today we finished the Adaptations of Birds assignment (designing a bird) then shared the finished product with a group of classmates.
HW: anything left of the bird assignment
Wednesday 3/23
Journal:
Why must organisms change genetically over time?
Today 7th period found 8th period's hidden butterflies, then we started an assignment where you were to design a bird with the most advantageous parts. Here is the worksheet for the bird assignment. We will finish and share the bird tomorrow.
HW: none
Why must organisms change genetically over time?
Today 7th period found 8th period's hidden butterflies, then we started an assignment where you were to design a bird with the most advantageous parts. Here is the worksheet for the bird assignment. We will finish and share the bird tomorrow.
HW: none
Tuesday 3/22
Journal:
Give 5 examples of camouflage or mimicry.
We finished the camouflage/mimicry video from yesterday, then created a butterfly to blend in to the classroom somewhere. No makeup necessary today.
HW: none
Give 5 examples of camouflage or mimicry.
We finished the camouflage/mimicry video from yesterday, then created a butterfly to blend in to the classroom somewhere. No makeup necessary today.
HW: none
Monday 3/21
Journal:
What is camouflage? Mimicry? What do they have to do with reproduction?
Today we watched a movie about camouflage and mimicry. No makeup necessary today; it was just an introduction to adaptations.
HW: none
What is camouflage? Mimicry? What do they have to do with reproduction?
Today we watched a movie about camouflage and mimicry. No makeup necessary today; it was just an introduction to adaptations.
HW: none
Thursday 3/17
Journal:
Make a simple diagram of the test tubes you will use in the yeasty beasty lab. Make sure to label them as "control" or "test" test tube and include exactly (with measurements) what you will put in each one.
Today we worked on and finished the "Yeasty Beasty" lab. We will turn it in next week. If you missed class, you will need to get data from a friend.
HW: anything left of lab
Make a simple diagram of the test tubes you will use in the yeasty beasty lab. Make sure to label them as "control" or "test" test tube and include exactly (with measurements) what you will put in each one.
Today we worked on and finished the "Yeasty Beasty" lab. We will turn it in next week. If you missed class, you will need to get data from a friend.
HW: anything left of lab
Wednesday 3/16
Journal:
I collected your flower dissection lab, then we wrote a hypothesis and procedures for the "Yeasty Beasty" lab. We will take data and do the analysis tomorrow.
After I checked off your hypothesis and procedures, we worked on a crossword puzzle to review reproduction vocabulary.
HW: none
I collected your flower dissection lab, then we wrote a hypothesis and procedures for the "Yeasty Beasty" lab. We will take data and do the analysis tomorrow.
After I checked off your hypothesis and procedures, we worked on a crossword puzzle to review reproduction vocabulary.
HW: none
Tuesday 3/15
No journal today.
We finished up the flower dissection lab today. We will turn the lab in tomorrow.
HW: anything left of your lab
We finished up the flower dissection lab today. We will turn the lab in tomorrow.
HW: anything left of your lab
Monday 3/14
Journal:
We started a flower dissection lab today. You will need to make up the lab portion in class after school if you missed class today, but here is the writeup. We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
- Give one or two advantages for asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction.
- Give 5 examples of how flowering plants can be pollinated.
We started a flower dissection lab today. You will need to make up the lab portion in class after school if you missed class today, but here is the writeup. We will finish tomorrow.
HW: none
Thursday 3/10
Journal:
We watched a series of video clips today found here, then filled out questions to go along with it. Please use this worksheet.
HW: none
- What advantages are there for sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
- Explain how a flowering plant is fertilized.
We watched a series of video clips today found here, then filled out questions to go along with it. Please use this worksheet.
HW: none
Wednesday 3/9
Journal:
What are the two types of reproduction? Give two examples of each.
We did a textbook assignment today reviewing reproduction. If you missed class today, please come see me and I'll give you the assignment and you can check out a textbook.
HW: anything left of assignment
What are the two types of reproduction? Give two examples of each.
We did a textbook assignment today reviewing reproduction. If you missed class today, please come see me and I'll give you the assignment and you can check out a textbook.
HW: anything left of assignment
Tuesday 3/8
Journal:
Do you think talents are acquired or inherited? Why?
I collected your vocabulary homework, then we took 10 minutes at the beginning of the class finishing and turning in Inherited or Acquired Traits. We then took notes on different types of reproduction using this PPT and this notes outline. That took us to the end of class.
HW: none
Do you think talents are acquired or inherited? Why?
I collected your vocabulary homework, then we took 10 minutes at the beginning of the class finishing and turning in Inherited or Acquired Traits. We then took notes on different types of reproduction using this PPT and this notes outline. That took us to the end of class.
HW: none
Monday 3/7
Journal:
Differentiate between inherited and acquired traits.
I handed out your homework assignment which is to define all the vocab words (11) on your new I Can statements.
Then we worked on an assignment practicing distinguishing between inherited and acquired traits using your classmates. If you were absent, download the worksheet and find 10 friends/family to use.
HW: Genetics/Inheritance vocab due tomorrow Tuesday 3/8
Differentiate between inherited and acquired traits.
I handed out your homework assignment which is to define all the vocab words (11) on your new I Can statements.
Then we worked on an assignment practicing distinguishing between inherited and acquired traits using your classmates. If you were absent, download the worksheet and find 10 friends/family to use.
HW: Genetics/Inheritance vocab due tomorrow Tuesday 3/8
Friday 3/4
Journal:
1. What are a cell's needs?
2. How are a cell's needs met by tissues and organs?
Today we spent some class time sharing your Cells to Body booklets with classmates, then we taught each other the Cells I can statements since this unit is over today. You can get 10% worth of your current grade in extra credit by teaching someone each objective on the old I can statements. Have them initial the paper and bring them by Monday 3/7.
We then did an introductory activity about inherited/acquired traits (no makeup required).
HW: teach cells objectives for extra credit by Monday 3/7
1. What are a cell's needs?
2. How are a cell's needs met by tissues and organs?
Today we spent some class time sharing your Cells to Body booklets with classmates, then we taught each other the Cells I can statements since this unit is over today. You can get 10% worth of your current grade in extra credit by teaching someone each objective on the old I can statements. Have them initial the paper and bring them by Monday 3/7.
We then did an introductory activity about inherited/acquired traits (no makeup required).
HW: teach cells objectives for extra credit by Monday 3/7
Thursday 3/3
Journal:
We spent one more class day working on "Cell to Body" booklets (your mastery quiz for this objective).
HW: anything left of "Cell to Body" - it's due TOMORROW Friday 3/4 at the beginning of class; progress reports signed for extra credit due tomorrow 3/4
1.List the major organ systems as discussed in class.
2. Describe the main function of each organ system.We spent one more class day working on "Cell to Body" booklets (your mastery quiz for this objective).
HW: anything left of "Cell to Body" - it's due TOMORROW Friday 3/4 at the beginning of class; progress reports signed for extra credit due tomorrow 3/4
Wednesday 3/2
Journal:
After going over the journal, we made a booklet for your Human Systems Mastery Quiz: Cells to Body. Here is a list of possible cells to use and instructions on how to make the booklet. I gave you the last 20 minutes to work on the booklet (see page-by-page instructions here). We will finish it tomorrow.
HW: research anything you need in addition to what you found in the textbook about your cell for your booklet
After going over the journal, we made a booklet for your Human Systems Mastery Quiz: Cells to Body. Here is a list of possible cells to use and instructions on how to make the booklet. I gave you the last 20 minutes to work on the booklet (see page-by-page instructions here). We will finish it tomorrow.
HW: research anything you need in addition to what you found in the textbook about your cell for your booklet
Monday 2/29
No journal today.
We finished the human systems presentations today.
HW: Come prepared with the name of one specific type of cell in the human body. I will ask you about it on Wednesday 3/2
We finished the human systems presentations today.
HW: Come prepared with the name of one specific type of cell in the human body. I will ask you about it on Wednesday 3/2
Thursday 2/25
No journal today.
We started our Human Systems presentations today and will finish on Monday. You need to fill out this notes outline as you listen to each presentation on the organ systems of the human body.
HW: none
We started our Human Systems presentations today and will finish on Monday. You need to fill out this notes outline as you listen to each presentation on the organ systems of the human body.
HW: none
Wednesday 2/24
No journal today.
We spent the day working on the Human Systems presentation. Focus today was on putting together a set of google slides with which to share your information with the class tomorrow. Please share your slides with rachel.benson@maeserprep.org.
HW: Anything left on your slides; share them with Mrs. Benson BEFORE CLASS STARTS TOMORROW THURSDAY 2.25.16 - Any slides shared AFTER class starts tomorrow will be late with a penalty of 50%
Tuesday 2/23
No journal today.
We worked on your Human Systems presentations today. We had the computers in the classroom to do research. If you missed class today, make sure you do some independent research on your project topic. We will begin presentations on Thursday.
HW: none
We worked on your Human Systems presentations today. We had the computers in the classroom to do research. If you missed class today, make sure you do some independent research on your project topic. We will begin presentations on Thursday.
HW: none
Monday 2/22
No journal today.
We worked on your Human Systems presentations today. We had the computers in the classroom to do research. If you missed class today, make sure you do some independent research on your project topic.
HW: none
We worked on your Human Systems presentations today. We had the computers in the classroom to do research. If you missed class today, make sure you do some independent research on your project topic.
HW: none
Friday 2/19
Journal:
Today we did a human cell observation lab. Here is the writeup. We did the lab and turned it in today. You will need to come to class after school to make up the lab if you missed it.
Then we signed up for groups for the Human Systems Presentation project. Make sure you sign up as soon as you get back to get a project topic and group.
HW: Observation lab if not turned in today.
- What are the 3 basic needs of all living organisms?
- Give 3 specific examples of how an organism’s structures (cells, tissues, organs) help meet those needs.
Today we did a human cell observation lab. Here is the writeup. We did the lab and turned it in today. You will need to come to class after school to make up the lab if you missed it.
Then we signed up for groups for the Human Systems Presentation project. Make sure you sign up as soon as you get back to get a project topic and group.
HW: Observation lab if not turned in today.
Thursday 2/18
Journal:
Today I gave you 15 minutes to finish Structures Meet Needs. If you still aren't done after today, it's homework due tomorrow.
Then we started (barely) a human cell observation lab. Here's the writeup. In-class makeup only, so if you missed class see me after school.
HW: Structures Meet Needs due tomorrow Friday 2/19
1.List the 5 levels of organization in living things from least to most complex.
2. Give 2 examples of each of the levels of organization in a human body.Today I gave you 15 minutes to finish Structures Meet Needs. If you still aren't done after today, it's homework due tomorrow.
Then we started (barely) a human cell observation lab. Here's the writeup. In-class makeup only, so if you missed class see me after school.
HW: Structures Meet Needs due tomorrow Friday 2/19
Wednesday 2/17
Journal:
Watch this video clip and write 1-2 summary sentences.
We used all of class time to finish Structures Meet Needs. I handed back your diffusion quiz.
HW: none (I'll give you a few minutes of class tomorrow to finish up Structures Meet Needs)
Watch this video clip and write 1-2 summary sentences.
We used all of class time to finish Structures Meet Needs. I handed back your diffusion quiz.
HW: none (I'll give you a few minutes of class tomorrow to finish up Structures Meet Needs)
Tuesday 2/16
Journal:
Today I handed back your Cell Day mastery quiz. Then I checked off your organ homework (see Thursday 2/11's post).
We finished the Organization of Living Things ppt and notes outline. If you missed class, make sure you either print the powerpoint or copy information from it into the notes outline.
Then started "Structures Meet Needs" using a textbook. We'll finish it in class tomorrow.
HW: none
We finished the Organization of Living Things ppt and notes outline. If you missed class, make sure you either print the powerpoint or copy information from it into the notes outline.
Then started "Structures Meet Needs" using a textbook. We'll finish it in class tomorrow.
HW: none
Thursday 2/11
Journal:
We turned in your diffusion mastery quiz ("Cells at Work") and went over it together. Come see me to discuss makeup of that lab.
We started notes using this ppt and notes outline. Please print the powerpoint or fill in the notes outline using the slides.
HW: research one organ: write about a) its major parts (3-4) and b) its main function. Bring the paragraph to class on Tuesday 2/16
Wednesday 2/10
Journal:
Make a list of things that go into a cell and things that go out. Then describe 3 processes that move substances into and out of a cell.
We used the lab "Cells at Work" as the mastery quiz for diffusion/osmosis. If you missed class, please get data from a classmate and do the analysis/conclusion on your own.
HW: none
Make a list of things that go into a cell and things that go out. Then describe 3 processes that move substances into and out of a cell.
We used the lab "Cells at Work" as the mastery quiz for diffusion/osmosis. If you missed class, please get data from a classmate and do the analysis/conclusion on your own.
HW: none
Tuesday 2/9
No journal today.
We finished "Cell Day" today (six entries total) then turned that in.
Then we finished the Bill Nye episode from yesterday.
HW: none
We finished "Cell Day" today (six entries total) then turned that in.
Then we finished the Bill Nye episode from yesterday.
HW: none
Monday 2/8
No journal. We made one more entry in your Cell Day assignment. We will turn that in tomorrow and it will count as your mastery quiz for the microscope unit.
Then we went over and turned in your Osmosis practice problems and watched Bill Nye - Cells for the remainder of class.
HW: bring a specimen to view under the microscope tomorrow
Reminders: Mastery Quiz (diffusion/osmosis) tomorrow
Then we went over and turned in your Osmosis practice problems and watched Bill Nye - Cells for the remainder of class.
HW: bring a specimen to view under the microscope tomorrow
Reminders: Mastery Quiz (diffusion/osmosis) tomorrow
Friday 2/5
No journal today. We made a fourth journal entry in "Cell Day."
We finished the Osmosis practice problems we started yesterday in class, then did another reading assignment about Anton Van Leeuwenhoek.
HW: bring specimen to view under the microscope by Tuesday 2/9
We finished the Osmosis practice problems we started yesterday in class, then did another reading assignment about Anton Van Leeuwenhoek.
HW: bring specimen to view under the microscope by Tuesday 2/9
Thursday 2/4
No journal today. Instead, we made our third journal entry on "Cell Day."
After finishing that entry, we finished the Osmosis and Diffusion notes, then started some Osmosis practice problems.
HW: bring another specimen for the microscope on Tuesday 2/9
After finishing that entry, we finished the Osmosis and Diffusion notes, then started some Osmosis practice problems.
HW: bring another specimen for the microscope on Tuesday 2/9
Wednesday 2/3
No journal.
We started class by viewing a new specimen under the microscope and making a journal entry in your Cell Day Writeup.
Then we went through this Osmosis and Diffusion ppt. Please either print the powerpoint to keep in your notes or take notes from the slides.
HW: Bring a new specimen to view under the microscope on Thursday (tomorrow) 2/4.
We started class by viewing a new specimen under the microscope and making a journal entry in your Cell Day Writeup.
Then we went through this Osmosis and Diffusion ppt. Please either print the powerpoint to keep in your notes or take notes from the slides.
HW: Bring a new specimen to view under the microscope on Thursday (tomorrow) 2/4.
Tuesday 2/2
Journal:
Describe in detail how the cheek and onion cells were similar and different as viewed under the microscope.
Today we turned in your cheek and onion cell lab, then I checked off your microscope specimen. We started the week-long assignment "Cell Day" by making a microscope slide of the specimen you brought to class. You made one journal entry on the Cell Day Writeup.
HW: Bring a new specimen to view under the microscope on Thursday 2/4
Describe in detail how the cheek and onion cells were similar and different as viewed under the microscope.
Today we turned in your cheek and onion cell lab, then I checked off your microscope specimen. We started the week-long assignment "Cell Day" by making a microscope slide of the specimen you brought to class. You made one journal entry on the Cell Day Writeup.
HW: Bring a new specimen to view under the microscope on Thursday 2/4
Monday 2/1
No journal today.
We finished the Cheek and Onion Cell lab today. We will turn it in tomorrow. Make sure if you've been absent for this or the Using a Microscope lab you come see me asap to arrange a time after school to make it up.
HW: finish cheek and onion cell lab if needed; bring a specimen to view under the microscope tomorrow
Thursday 1/28
Journal:
Explain how to focus a microscope. Discuss which objective lenses should be focused first and last as well as which adjustment knobs to use with each objective lens.
I handed out new late passes and hall passes today so if you missed class, come see me to get them. We finished the Using a Microscope lab and turned it in today. For lab makeup, talk to me about coming after school to finish. We also made the onion slide for a new lab we'll finish on Monday: Cheek and Onion Cell lab.
HW: bring a specimen (living or once-living) to class by next Tuesday 2/2 to view under the microscope
Explain how to focus a microscope. Discuss which objective lenses should be focused first and last as well as which adjustment knobs to use with each objective lens.
I handed out new late passes and hall passes today so if you missed class, come see me to get them. We finished the Using a Microscope lab and turned it in today. For lab makeup, talk to me about coming after school to finish. We also made the onion slide for a new lab we'll finish on Monday: Cheek and Onion Cell lab.
HW: bring a specimen (living or once-living) to class by next Tuesday 2/2 to view under the microscope
Wednesday 1/27
Journal:
List as many cell organelles and their functions as you can from memory.
Today we finished the Microscope ppt and notes outline, then started the lab Using a Microscope. For lab makeup, come see me about finding a time after school.
HW: none
List as many cell organelles and their functions as you can from memory.
Today we finished the Microscope ppt and notes outline, then started the lab Using a Microscope. For lab makeup, come see me about finding a time after school.
HW: none
Tuesday 1/26
Journal:
Write about your a) favorite thing and b) least favorite thing about MSI
Today we went through this powerpoint and used this notes outline to accompany it.
HW: bring a piece of newspaper to class tomorrow
Write about your a) favorite thing and b) least favorite thing about MSI
Today we went through this powerpoint and used this notes outline to accompany it.
HW: bring a piece of newspaper to class tomorrow
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