Monday 3/14

Journal:

1. Give one or two advantages for asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction.
2. 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:

1. What advantages are there for sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
2. 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

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

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

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

Thursday 3/3

Journal:

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