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You had 45 min in class to finish this
Start of ch 12.1

 Ob #1 What is superposition and draw a picture of what it looks like.   

Ob #2  Explain the process of fossil formation   

Ob #3  What is cross-cutting relationship and draw example   (old-new rock)   

Ob #4  In inclusion explain how older rock is found inside new rock  

Ob #5  What does it mean Faunal succession? and Draw it.        

Review 12.1 p. 243 (2-6)

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No HOmework today.
 
Thursday was Movie Day!

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Just had a test
Extra Credit p.232-233. (1-4)

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Study for Ch 11 Test     Last one of year!!!!!
Study guide below
 
We just worked through the Kahoots. 

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Study Guide  There are page numbers to help find answers
 
Students where given 45 min to work on in class
We have a test on Wednesday

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Extinctions of Species

Homework: Use book and videos to gather evidence to make a one-pager

One-pager should have sketches and labels to answer the 3 questions

            This ties ch 11 p.230  & ch 12 p.251

#1 Why do some species go extinct?

#2 What is the reasons for Mass Extinction?

#3 Name 5 major Mass Extinctions and when they happened

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What are reasons for a new species to evolve?

Students will use a QCER  to discover evidence from videos

as well as the book. p.229

Ameoba sisters : new species  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udZUaNKXbJA


Bozeman Speciation:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlfNvoyijmo


Crash Course Speciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oKlKmrbLoU



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Adaptation vs. Natural selection

             Is an Adaptation just a Gamble (chance)?

 

Open with video from Brain pop  Natural selection

 

QCER Paper

  1. Sketch and use words to gather evidence to help explain question.  (top)
  2. At bottom write a short paragraph that explain

             Adaptation vs. Natural selection

             Is an Adaptation just a Gamble (chance)?

       a)  Ameoba sisters: natural selection:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VM9YxmULuo

b) Video #2 More Evidence .



 

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Open with “  What is longest you have been on a voyage?”


Read p.222  Charles Darwin’s voyage

Make a one-pager to explain 4-facts

  1. Darwins hypothesis about finches
  2. What happens to the earth
  3. Fossil Evidence
  4. Darwins Conclusions

Watch Brain pop Charles Darwin

Video 2   short

Video 3  simply stated adaptation

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Review  11.1   page 221 (1-9)
All students were given 25 min in class
 
Started Charles Darwin and Natural Selection
 
 

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We just did presentations.
Please turn in your paper on what you observed. 
 
No other homework

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EQ: What are the lines of evidence that show a connection to life or Organism change (Evolving)


 Watch video 5-11 min (Lines of Evidence)

- Students use Ch 11 book as well as video to find evidence p.218-220

Using Google slides make a picture presentation that you will use to explain EQ Question

 
  1. Homologous
  2. Analogous
  3. Embryos- Development
  4. DNA Evidence
  5.  Fossil Evidence
  6. ***Honors add Cell Evidence
 

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Opening : p.214 The Moth and Bird.   
Question:  If you were a scientist what do you notice that may lead you to believe they may be related?
Read p.214-216 
 

EQ: What are the lines of evidence that show a connection to life or Organism change (Evolving)

 Watch video 0-5 min (Lines of Evidence)

      2nd Video teacher

    - Students use Ch 11 book p.217-218 as well as videos/internet to find      

       evidence

 

Comparative structures (anatomy)  a) Homologo

 b) Analogous

c) Embryos- Development

 

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Presentations Today
 
EQ: What are the driving forces of Evolution?
Homework:
1) Divide a paper into 4 sections
2) Sketch and write a definition to each of the following Topics
A)   Genetic  Drift
 
B) t. Link to Mutations
 
 
D) Video Gen Flow
 

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Everyone was assigned a group to become an expert in one of these topics,
1) Each group gathers all the important fact  to know about the topic
2) Make a presentation for the class to present on Monday.  Use Google and share the project.to others in your group
3)  You are the expert so explain all important parts of your topic
 
If you were absent this day, just pick one of the topics and make a short presentation about it.
 
Here are the topics

Explore: Jigsawhe 4 ideas Facts gathering Sheet

A)   Genetic  Drift
 
 
B) t. Link to Mutations
D) Video Gen Flow
 
 

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Due Wed.
We are working on   Showing off our Projects
This is a sheet that will have QR codes to 4 of your favorite projects
The directions are on Google Classroom
The direct links for your class are below
 
 
 
 
Turn in you finished version into Google classroom so I can print it up. 

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Due Wed.
We are working on   Showing off our Projects
This is a sheet that will have QR codes to 4 of your favorite projects
The directions are on Google Classroom
The direct links for your class are below
 
 
 
 
Turn in you finished version into Google classroom so I can print it up. 

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No Homework just had a test
 
Extra credit p.205-206 (1-4)

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On Thur we worked on a Kahoot review for test.
 
Study for test on Friday.  The Study Guide is very close to test.
You can use your one-pagers for the test (excludes honors)

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Study Guide for Test 
Ch 10 Test on Friday

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Intro : 10.2B  Forensics video


Read through p. 201-204

Assign : 10.2 Review  p. 205 (1-7) all



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10.1-2 RNA Genetic Design
Use your book and Brain pop to answer questions

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Intro : Brainpop Clones


Intro to debate: Designing a baby


Have discussing of “ What if we could design people to live forever?”

Have students talk about the pros and cons


Assign:  Students will write an essay explaining

Big idea question:

Should we pursue the technology of manipulation of DNA?

Give reasons why we should.  Give any reasons why we should not.  Now which way do you think we should go?



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Intro 10 people with Genetic defects


One-Pager: Use sketches and labels to answer the below questions


#5 What are  Gene Mutations?

#6 What are chromosome Mutations?

What is the Protein Synthesis process?


Show Brainpop  Mutations



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One-Pager

Intro Ameoba sisters (DNA Replication)

OB#1 : What does the DNA Structure look like?

#2 Why does DNA not make mistakes usually when replicating?

#3 Show the steps of DNA Replication

Book p.194- 195

Using the above Objectives make a One-Pager (Sketches and Labels to give evidence to answer objectives)

 

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Investigation 10A The DNA Molecule

        Objective : Students can identify parts of a DNA molecule.  

                          Students should be able to set up base pairs with a 90% accuracy

          On page 55 of investigation guide

          Assign Chart of your model

                      Make  a new model

                       Sec 3 Think about it.  (a-d)

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We just extracted DNA from a strawberry.  Your group took pictures.  Now you need to make a slide presentation that explains: 
1) Each step of the process
2) Why you do each step
3) Share a file with your group assign a section to each.  Put your name on slides you completed
4) Turn into Google classroom. 
   

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No Homework.
Friday we extracted DNA from a strawberry.
It real!  

Strawberry investigation :

 OB:  To extract DNA from a strawberry


  1. Show Keynote on by Brianna F  Explaining how to do experiment
  2. Have students go to link to see instructions on
  3. Have students take pictures as they go.  So they can make Keynote movie later.

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Introduction to DNA
  1. Phenomenon : Kick off  (I wonder about DNA)   music for it  

  1.      B) Intro video of Amoeba sisters DNA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m6hHRlKwxY

  1.      C) Pattern Game      Worksheet

  1.     d) Close:  Brainpop https://www.brainpop.com/health/geneticsgrowthanddevelopment/dna/


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Wed we worked with Mr. Roach on Perfect College.  
 
No Science homework

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No Homework :  We just had a test 
 
EXTRA CREDIT:  P.186-187 (1-4). Blood Disease

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Today is the Ch 9 Test.  We had a review we did in class.  Study that. 
You may use notes for test.  Not the study guide. 
Honors may NOT use any notes for test.
 
Good Luck!

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Finish Inv. 9b.
Sec 2  (a-d)
& Sec 4 all (a-d)
and a sketch of your child
 
 

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Nothing due on Friday because of Field trip to STEM in Orange Co.
 
Test has been rescheduled to Tue. !!!!
 
Thur we finished the Inv. 9B  
Please finish sec 2 Think about it A-D  ( should have been done in class)
    Sec 4  A-D

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Finish all parts of Inv 9B Crazy Traits
Sec (2-4) all
Draw a sketch of your baby. 
Feel free to name your creature 
 
We are going to wait on the test until Tuesday.

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Starting Crazy Traits 9B
Make sure you are filling in your data for your creature
 
Finish Sec 2 Stop and Think

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Review for Test worksheet in student

Study guide below

TEST. TEST. TEST. on Thursday

 

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Show 9.3 Amoeba Sister Co-Dominance. There is no worksheet for this. Ob# 12 What is incomplete dominance?

Ob# 13 What is codominance?

Ob# 14 Why was Henry the 8th wrong for blaming his wives for no boys being born? (explain what determines sex)

Use light bulb method to answer objectives. (picture and evidence)

Home Work: Assign Review 9.3 (5&6) page 185

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9.2 Predicting Heredity BrainPop “Genes”

Read p. 177-178
Show 9.2 Ameoba sisters (
video Punnett Square) and hand out worksheet (only print page 1)

Read p. 177-180

Homework:  Review 9.2 p.181 (1-3) all. & finish worksheet

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Read   P.174-175
Show Ameoba
sisters Alleles.(video)

Print up worksheet that goes with its 9.1 Alleles Worksheet (print)

Homework :  Finish worksheet & P.176 Review 9.1 (4-7) 

3rd and 4th period have video notes due   Go to Google Classroom for directions and videos

 

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Read   P.174-175
Show Ameoba
sisters Alleles.(video)

Print up worksheet that goes with its 9.1 Alleles Worksheet (print)

Homework :  Finish worksheet & P.176 Review 9.1 (4-7) 

 

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Bio about Mendel (video)

Use light bulb notes (pictures with evidence) Read p.171-172

Ob#1 Who was known as the father of genetics?
Ob #2 Know the difference between pollination and self pollination.
Ob #3 Know the difference between true-breeding and cross-breeding

1st day B Video
Ob #4 What was Mendel’s outcome for 1st and 2nd generation in his experiment?

 

Homework:  Finish Lightbulb Notes (1-4)

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What are Traits? 
 
Start Inv. 9A Traits    
 
Homework:  Finish Inv. 9A Traits

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What are Traits?
Into  Read p.169
BrainPOP Heredity 
 
Start Inv. 9A Traits

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Just had a test No homework
 
Extra Credit: p.164-165 (1-4)

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Study for Ch 8 Test
Study Guide below
 
Big Idea: Mitosis vs. Meiosis 
 
 

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Key Question How are Stem Cells used to Specialize Cells?
Find key ideas to explain key question using Sketches and phrases.
Use the videos below to help you gain more Facts
You may also go back to Brain Pop (Stem Cells)
 
Use Google Classroom for links
 
Worksheet Click here
Youtube video Click here
 

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complete objectives in notebook

Ob #4 What is a Diploid set?
OB#5 What is a Haploid set?
OB #6 Be able to explain what is a zygote.

Ob #7 What is cell differentiation?

Review 8.2  page 163. (1-6)

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Sexual Reproduction
Start of Tri-Fold. This will take 2-days
Tri-Fold on Meiosis.  (explain, sketch, each of the phases)
1) Interphase (Outside Left)
2) Meiosis : Prophase I           Prophase ll.  (Inside)
                  Metaphase I.         Metaphase ll
                  Anaphase. I.         Anaphase ll
                 Telophase. I.          Telophase ll
3) Cytokinesis. (Outside Right )

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Sexual Reproduction
Start of Tri-Fold. This will take 2-days
Tri-Fold on Meiosis.  (explain, sketch, each of the phases)
1) Interphase (Outside Left)
2) Meiosis : Prophase I           Prophase ll.  (Inside)
                  Metaphase I.         Metaphase ll
                  Anaphase. I.         Anaphase ll
                 Telophase. I.          Telophase ll
3) Cytokinesis. (Outside Right )

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Tri-Fold on Mitosis.  (explain, sketch, each of the phases)
1) Interphase (Outside Left)
2) Mitosis : Prophase.    (Inside)
                  Metaphase
                  Anaphase
                 Telophase
3) Cytokinesis. (Outside Right )
 

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Lightbulb Notes

OB#1 Students will know the difference between Parent cells and Daughter cells.

Ob#2 Draw the steps of chromosomes doubling
 paper on Chromosome Background! (below)
Ob#3 Students will know DNA has multiple names depending on the stage they are in.
OB# 4 Students should know that humans and chickens have a different number of chromosomes.

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Starting A-sexual and Sexual Reproduction.  
 
Start of poster for Mitosis (A-sexual)  
What happens when you cut yourself?

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We just had a test. 
Extra Credit p.144-145. (1-4)
 
 

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Review for Test      TEST ON THUR
You will be able to use your Homework papers and notes for test
 
P.147 & 148.   Voc sec   (1-15)
                        Concepts   (1-14)

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Finish Virus Facts sheet
 

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We are starting Virus !
Watched introduction to it today. 

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Do a video to explain your poster
Please turn in your video to Google Classroom
 

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p.133 review (1-4)
 
Put the review on the back of your Protozoan paper

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3-D project Due.  
 
Make sure your name is on the back. 

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3-D project  Work Day 
 
Monday is a workday. 
 
Some are finishing their test.  
If you are done with your test you may work on your project
 
Remember you must answer 2 questions.  1 from 1-3 & 1 from A-K
 
There is an example of the project in the directions in the download

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Keep all your one-pagers as well as any assignments we have worked on.
 
There will be a QUIZ TODAY!
 

Engineer a Design to Explain

Design a 3d- Giant One-Pager that explains the following question.

See attachment    Due Monday Feb 25th

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Be an expert on your question.  Today you worked on your Shared Slides presentation.  
On Thursday you will present your answer to the question.
1) Why do our legs or muscles get tired or weak after a while?
Ideas: Mitochondria in/out; How ATP is made fast or slow (husky video) Marathon racer How many mitochondria are there in a cell
 
2) Why does our Heart Rate Go up when exercising?
 
  Mitochondria need to make ATP; Explain what if the heart;(workings) Heart controls the speed of blood flow.  What is a heart attack, Average heart rates
 
 
3) Why does our Breathing increase while exercising?
 
 Parts of the heart.  How does lung exchange water, oxygen, carbon dioxide,  Mitochondria need more Oxygen (why)   lung cancer,
 
 
4) Why do we sometimes Sweat (get hot).
 
 Conditions for sweating;  How does sweat glands work, How does your body cool off, How do other animals cool off,  Why do I stink
 
 
5) Explain how (oxygen, glucose, Carbon Dioxide, water) move in / out of cell  Passive & Active Transport, Cell membrane, How does a virus get into a cell?
 
6) How can smoking affect the ability to run? Show lungs of smoker vs. non-smoker; What happens if cells don't get oxygen that is needed; Chemicals in cigarettes, Effects of nicotine, Cancer
 
7) How does Asthma affect your ability to get oxygen? Explain what is Asthma, How do you get it?,  How do you take care of it. What ages do people get it? What are the leading cures or medicine?
 
8) Blood  (move things ) what is it? What is the makeup of blood?  What does blood carry, Blood disorders, Veins / Arteries
 
Use all your papers in your folder (homework, one-pagers)

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Start 3-D Project   Due Monday Feb 25th
Details download below.  
 
Research your question that was Assigned to you.  
Questions Below:
 
Your group will Share a Google Slides  Presentation
A) How are you going to explain it?
B) Divide it into equal sections.
C) Work on sections together or independent .
 
 
1) Why do our legs or muscles get tired or weak after a while?
2) Why does our Heart Rate Go up when exercising?
 
3) Why does our Breathing increase while exercising?
 
4) Why do we sometimes Sweat (get hot).
 
5) Explain how (oxygen, glucose, carbon Dioxide, water) move in / out of cell
6) How can smoking affect the ability to run?
7) How does Asthma affect your ability to get oxygen?
8) Blood  (move things ) what is it?

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Key Questions: How does Glucose and other materials get into your blood?


Use book and videos to answer the key question

Book p. 358

Ted talks  

brain pop Digestion system


Homework:  Make a Giant One-Pager to explain answer to key question using evidence found in book and videos
 

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How does the blood get (oxygen, glucose) in and (Carbon Dioxide, Water) out?
 
Looking at the Circulation and Respiration systems
 
Book
 
Giant One-Pager:   Show how items go from and to the Mitochondria 

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   What does Blood have to do with the ingredients ?

                 (oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, Glucose)?

  • Have students watch brain pop “blood” to help fill in evidence
  • Have students use books to further find evidence P. 345
  • Tables discuss & come up with Claim.    Tables read claim
  • Assign Reasoning section

Rubric: Blood "Reasoning Section"

Red Blood Cell :  Oxygen & carbon dioxide, mover -2pt  & Shape- 1pt

Plasma: moves water,  and glucose 2pts

White Blood cell:   Immune system 1pt

Plateletes: Help plug cuts 1pts



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Relate our Lab to a real Cell

 

Key Question: How does the Cell get supplies and waste in and out of the cell?

 
Big One-Pager

Explain using sketches and words why 1) oxygen and Glucose move in

                   (use color to help)             2) Water & Carbon Dioxide move out


Vocabulary: Osmosis, Diffusion, Protein Channels, Active Transport, Passive Transport

 

Some people will make a cartoon, boxes (showing steps), Giant drawing of cell membrane,

The book (p 112-115) as well as previous homework that should be in your folder to help.



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Lab :  

  1. Why did one Egg Get Bigger   (draw it out)
  2. Why did one Egg Get Smaller ( Draw it)
  3. Why did we smell vinegar
 
Working on this in Class. Keep notes for test
 
 
 
 
 

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Continue with Egg Investigation.   Fill in chart each day.
What do you notice about the weight?  What is going on there?
 
Lab : Homework 
     After looking at the results, Do you have anything you are wondering about
 
Homework:  Come up with 3 things that you wonder about
 
If you did not finish One- Pager Now due Monday
 
 
One- pager  Define Active & Passive/ Osmosis Transport 
use book and videos (Brain Pop)  to help you answer. (sketch / Words)
 
Brain Pop:1)  Diffusion 
                 2)  Passive Transport
                 3) Active Transport
 
Aemeoba Sisters. Cell Transport below on attach file. 

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Continue with Egg Investigation.   Fill in chart each day.
What do you notice about the weight?  What is going on there?
 
One- pager  Define Active & Passive/ Osmosis Transport 
use book and videos (Brain Pop)  to help you answer. (sketch / Words)
 
Brain Pop:1)  Diffusion 
                 2)  Passive Transport
                 3) Active Transport
 
Aemeoba Sisters. Cell Transport below on attach file. 

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Start Egg Experiment. (Cell Membrane) 

 1) Observations (phenomena)

  2)  From what observed what questions do you have  (I wonder……)

3)  Students try to come up with logical reasons.  (This should lead students to search)

Set up Chart: See down load

 

 We are also starting out finding Facts about different Process

A) Understanding  Diffusion

Watch video :  Brainpop  diffusion

 

Make a One-Pager which describes Diffusion: Define, show 4-5 different way in which things in life diffuse.

Use video and book to help.

    



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Key Question: How does the Cell Membrane Move (oxygen, glucose) in and (Carbon Dioxide, Water) Out?
  Soap Bubble Challenge Lab (In class)  Home video
                    Get a large molecule (Pencil) into your cell without popping it.
 
Key Question:  How does the cell get large Molecules in and out? 
 
Explore the items how are like parts of the membrane?
1) String
2) Soap
3) Plastic tube
4) Pencil
5) Other items
 
 

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One-Pager.  Cell Membrane Structures and Functions
 
Use the video and book to find the functions of all the parts of the cell membrane.
(See Worksheet)
 
Then.

Now that you have the idea of the structure use the above information to Make a One-Pager

Using the Large one-pager (double size paper )

  1. Draw all the parts of a cell membrane
  2. Label all the parts
  3. Bullet point their functions.
 
 

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No Homework
Just had a Quiz

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Day 3    Why do we heat up and sweat when exercising?
 
Use articles and videos to answer two key questions
2) Why do we heat up?
3) Why is sweating important?
 
Finish the closing question using evidence to answer the overall question 
 
Why do we heat up and sweat when exercising?
 (should be at least 4 sentences with 2-3 bits of evidence.
 
Quiz on Today in class you may use your notes

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Finish up Notes worksheet if you did not finish in class.
 
Key Idea: Understanding the reactants and products of 

Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis

 Only down to #7  just the products and reactants 

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Write a story using the organelle as characters.  
 
Your story must have at least 3 parts
1) Introduction  Characters   (beginning)
2) Event (Problem).        (middle)
 3) Solution (out come of problem)      (End) 
 
*Must include at least  5 organelle *(mitochondria) must. Honors 7 organelles
*Must understand what they do 
 
This counts as a test for Ch 5.    Please upload it onto Google Classroom.  
If you do not have a computer you can write it out.  
 
Attached is a copy that was read in class (example)

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How are the organelles like something in the real world?
 
Make a one-pager in which you compare something in the real world with each part of a cell.
      Explain the functions of the real world item and how they work like the organelle. 
       * Must explain at least 7 organelle. 
 
For Example. :  Computer.  CPU-  Nucleus  
                            A computers CPU does all the functions of the computer.  It determines and controls all the functions of the computer.  Too Hot run a fan.  Do a computation.  The cells Nucleus controls everything in the cell. Cell needs more proteins or something built it sends out directions to get it done.  
*. Now you need a sketch as well.
                                           Wires- Er
                                           Hard drive-  Lysosomes
                                           antivirus software - Cell membrane
 
You can use a blank copy paper. 

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What do all the organelles of the cell do?
How is a cell like a factory?

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1) Finish answering key question
Are (Plant, animal, virus or Bacteria) related?
5-for.  5- against
2-4 sentences answering question with evidence
 
2) Write a set of directions explaining how to prepare a slide.

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Today we made (animal) cell slides (Cheek Cells)
It is hard to see them under a microscope.  Good to keep at 100x
Feel free to go on Google to see clear pictures.  
 
Homework:  (separate piece of paper)
1) Describe the steps to making a slide.
2) Use your pictures that you have or draw them to identify as many parts as you can.
3)  From the slides you made (onion & cheek ) What are the differences between them.
 
 

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We made Onion Cells slides today. (Plant Cells)
On Thur students must be able to explain :
1) How to make a slide.
2) Identify structures from cell (cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane)
 

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  1. A)  Brain Pop   Cells     
  2.  B) Read opening book page. 91   go over Key Questions  
           C) Brain Pop  Microscopes
 D) Working with microscopes  Workbook p.133

                    Sec 2 go over the care of a microscope.  

 

                 Let students look through the Microscope to see if they can focus it correctly.

  • Remember to always start at low power before going to a higher power.

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No Homework over Break.   
 
Enjoy your Family.   Have a Wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
 
If you did not finish your Brochure, it must be finished and turned in to Google classroom.
It is your first grade for 2nd semester. 

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Reread p.92-96 
Review 5.1 p.97  (1-9) all
 
There will be time to work on this in class.  As well as finish up the brochures 

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Continue working on Brochure

Finish answering OB#4-7

Brochure Example

Ob # 4 Name draw and label all parts of the Cell Theory

Ob # 5 What is Cell Specialization? Give 5 examples

Ob #6 What are the similarities between Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells (4)

NAME AND DRAW.

Ob #7 What are Differences between Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells

 

Homework Finish All Objectives  and Brochure

 

Turn it into Google classroom in PDF format

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Ob# 1 How do we know Cells are alive? p. 92

Read p.92  

Start of Brochure    Have students start with first Objective.  

They must explain using words and Pictures to explain Objective.

Push idea less words more on Picture

 

Brochure Demo should look like  

 

Ob # 2 Who discovered cells and why did he name them cells

Videos A) Cell nuc / B) Start cell

Ob# 3 What were the following people famous for?

(Leeuwenhoek, Schleiden Schwann, )

 

Read p.93  Have students put finish OB #2 & 3on Brochure

 

Homework Finish OB #1-3 on Brochure

 

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No Homework   Feel free to work ahead

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Class time to work on  Video Phenomenon project
 
Phenomenon Project
                      Video project Due on Friday.  (Link to examples of videos)
 
Videos must be uploaded to Google Classroom in Quicktime format
 

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lass time to print & put together Big Picture (3-Fold) for Phenomenon project
 
Phenomenon Big Picture (3-Fold) Due on Thur
                      Video project Due on Friday.  (Link to examples of videos)
 
Videos must be uploaded to Google Classroom in Quicktime format
 
 

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Class time to print & put together Big Picture (3-Fold) for Phenomenon project
 
Phenomenon  3-fold (Big Picture) board no larger than 20 x 14 inch Due Thur
                      Video project Due on Friday.  (Link to examples of videos)
 
Videos must be uploaded to Google Classroom in Quicktime format
 

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On Monday we reviewed ch 4 Test
 
Class time to print & put together Big Picture (3-Fold) for Phenomenon project
 
Phenomenon  3-fold (Big Picture) board no larger than 20 x 14 inch Due Thur
                      Video project Due on Friday.  (Link to examples of videos)
 
Videos must be uploaded to Google Classroom in Quicktime format
 

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Extra Credit p.74 (1-4) Separate paper
 
Remember to work on your Phenomenon Project
Due This Thursday Dec 13th
 
3-D (Big Picture) board no larger than 20 x 14 inch
 

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Ch 4 Test on Friday
use the study guide to study for the test.  
 
Remember to work on your Phenomenon project Due Dec 13th next week
 

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4-Square #3. Light
 
You will answer the following Objectives.
Please use words, color and sketches to help you answer the Objectives
You will be able to use all of your 4-Square papers for the test on Friday
 

1) Draw and define Light Ray.

2) Draw and define (Regular, Scattered, Regular/Scattered) reflection

3) Draw and define Refraction.

4) Draw and define (Convex vs. Concave) Lens. include focal point/ direction of light

 

Work on your Phenomenon project Due Dec 13th



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Apple paper (light)
 
Work on
Phenomenon Project Both Due Dec 13th 

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Working on Apple Light
No Homework Done at school
 
Work on
Phenomenon Project Both Due Dec 13th 

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Start with Brain Pop Carbohydrates  

Read page 75

  Hand out 4-Square 4.2

Send to Classroom to watch Amoeba sisters What are we made of


Have students finish 4-square using video as well as book


Homework :  Finish 4-square using words and sketches for each idea.

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(A) Brain Pop Chemistry of body  

(B) Use your book as well as Ameoba sisters video to finish 4-square paper


4-Square   use 4-square Objective questions (p.70-73).

  1. Ingredients for life
  2. Atoms, Compouds, Molecules
  3. Chemical reactions  ( reactants -- Products)  No loss of elements Heat produced
  4. Importance of water  Ameoba sisters

Use Ameoba sisters to explain importance of water

(C).  Homework Review p.74 (2-4)


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  1. Engage:  Show video about Overpopulation   4min

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B09fXUjhgjnVNnhNcERLV25mZHM   

    (B) Al Gore too many video

    

Discussion:  Why do you think the world is becoming more populated?

(C)  history of growing people   


(D) People Meter                 

Explore:    Are people living longer?     (10 min) People Meter

(E) Turn on computers and go to http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/

(F). Watch Ted talk for possible solutions  TED Talk Population
 
(G) Homework:

Write a short Persuasive letter to United Nations with your idea for reducing population .

  1. Explain your solution
  2. Use reasons why it will work
  3. Have a counter argument
  4. Possible sketches to help your point
 
 

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Working on Tri-Fold.  
All students may print in class.  
 
Due at the end of the period
 
See new rubric for grading
 
If you are all done you may work on your own Phenomenon Lab 
See details below
 
Just for Science a progress report has been sent on Thur.  Please sign it and return it. 

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Thursday Review Test.  Collect extra credit

 
Rest of class period used for Tri-fold lab. (See new rubric, and examples below)
 
Try-Fold Due on Friday at end of class
 
Those who are done start researching a topic for your Phenomenon Experiment Project.
No idea is repeated so find your idea and make it yours. 
 

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Because of reimagine being done on computers we are moving up the test to Wednesday.
This way when we have the computers back we can work on try-fold lab on Thur & Fri
 
Ch3 Test on Wed
 
Review for test   Use the study guide.   Download below
 
Extra Credit p.62-63  (1-3) separate paper
 
 

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Food Web / Chain     Connections between  Animals

Toxins in food chain

Ob #7  Why is energy lost as it goes up the food pyramid?


Ob# 8 Explain why toxins are higher at the top of food pyramid.


Discussion question: Why are top carnivore more likely to eat more toxins than herbivores.

 

Time was given in class to finish Review



Read page 58-60

Assign p. 61    3.2 Section Review   (1-6)

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Reviewed worksheet p.55-57
  
 
 

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Preview video : Symbiotic Relationship
 
OB:  Students should be able to identify the correct symbiotic relationship from a scenario.
         (see quiz for examples)
 
Finish your big idea paper (sketch, label, explain = each of the 4)
Divide paper into 4 equal sections.  
1) Competition
2) Parasitism
3) Mutualism
4), Commensalism. 
 
Resources
     Brainpop : symbiosis
         Book page 57
 
 We are having a quiz tomorrow.  Preview if you wish to look at it. below.

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Work on your 3-fold.  Due Thursday 
Printing available in room for first 10 min of class
 
Working on Predator Prey Relationship     
    Worksheet goes great with simulator    "see if you can get the rabbits and wolves to live"
 
Homework No homework
          
 
 

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New Rubric for Science Lab/ 3-Fold (see below)
 
Working on 3-fold Report (see example down below)
Students are allowed to print in class (black and white) Thank you Jog-a-thon 
 
Review of 3.1. ( this is a good one to keep for review of the ch 3 test)
 
Homework:  Review 3.1 worksheet (except 1st period)
 
Future:  Take home Lab Experiment Project

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Assignment

 
See rubric and examples of conclusion
Review your last lab for what you can improve.  
 
Lab (What is the best solution to grow clover sprouts?)
Tri-Fold. (See examples below)
 
 
 

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Working on Lab.  Finish Lab all sections
 
See rubric and examples of conclusion
 
Review your last lab for what you can improve.  
 
Working on Tri-fold
 
Homework:  Finish lab conclusion
                    Finish 4-questions with words & sketches
 

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Student Free Day   No School
 
Keep working on your Lab report

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Assignment

Working on Labs. ( what is best solution to sprout clover seeds?)
 

Read p. 48

         Divide class into 8 groups.  (puzzle it)

           Each group job will be to teach the class about their objective.  

              Big Idea :  How do these variables affect organisms?

3.1

Ob #1 Name and describe the 4 land variables


Ob #2  Name and describe Freshwater variables


Ob #3  Name the different zones in the Ocean


Ob #4  How is the harmfulness of a pollutant determined (3)


Day 4   Students present:  

    Homework : Finish all objectives



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What are Living and Non-Living factors that effect Plants (tree) / Animals (ants) ?
 
 
Ob: Students see that living things are effected by other living things as well as non-living things. 
 
Homework:  Must have at least 5 different factors for living and non-living that effect Tree and Ant
 
Extra Credit for Test
p.42-43 (1-3)

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Day 1-2:   Intro into chapter  Snakehead video (Achor Phenomenon)


               Read ch 3 book intro ch 3 p.47


Intro to variables in environments (worksheet)

         Hand out  Intro ch 3 movie worksheet


Objective: Students should be able to identify variables in an environment that affect an organism.

          Do:  Show movies  1-Frogs, 2- Fish 3- skip the otters   

                                     Read intro page. 47   

                                        Finish worksheet for homework.



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Day 1-2:   Intro into chapter  Snakehead video (Achor Phenomenon)


               Read ch 3 book intro ch 3 p.47


Intro to variables in environments (worksheet)

         Hand out  Intro ch 3 movie worksheet


Objective: Students should be able to identify variables in an environment that affect an organism.

          Do:  Show movies  1-Frogs, 2- Fish 3- skip the otters   

                                     Read intro page. 47   

                                        Finish worksheet for homework.



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Assignment

New Lab.   Clover Seed Challenge
 
With the new start of the lab it is your job to start the write up 
 
Rubric
1) Question
2) Hypothesis
3) Procedure ( Experimental Variables, Control variables, Materials, Steps and Data Chart)
 
We just had a ch 2 quiz

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A) Quiz Today (Wed)
Take a look at it   Below
 
B) We started the new lab.  (in Google Docs) Make sure you have filled out your 
1) Question
2) Hypothesis
3) Procedure 
4) Started your chart for the data.
 
C) 3-Fold 

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Assignment

Plant Labs are due to Google Classroom in Doc format  with your name on it
We review the conclusion today please make changes before you turn it in.  
Rubric is below
 
We check each others conclusions. Make changes!    Before you call it done.  
 
Due to Google Classroom before Wed at 7:00 am
 
NEW LAB:  What will make clover seeds sprout the fastest?  
We are starting this lab on Tuesday.  Make sure you bring your special idea to start lab.
Ex: Gatorade because it is good for your body should be good for a plant
ex.2. Tea because it gives energy to humans so it should make the plant sprout faster.
 
Quiz coming up on Wed. Download of it below
 

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Assignment

Homeostasis :   Why do we sweat or shiver? 
 
Finish : Reasoning section 
 
Resources 1) Book Below

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Assignment

Because of Cal Shake out new due date for lab is on Tue
 
Finish conclusion up
 
Partial example below

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No Homework 
 
We worked with Mr. Roach on Wed

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Assignment

Plant Lab :   Write Conclusion Finish
                     Look at Rubric 
 
Today we worked on   graphs and conclusions.  

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Assignment

Last day to gather evidence on Lab
Make a graph.  
 
Start working on Conclusion section
 
Went over Organism Systems
 
 

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B: Students realize that living things are made of many parts the smallest being  the cell.

Watch video parts  Levels of  Organization

QCER  Reading and video


Ted-Ed “Making Sense of How Life Fits Together

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Assignment

Get data from Plant lab.  Record it in your graphs
 
Key Question: Is Fire Alive 
Apply what you know about living things
 
Work through the QCER to find evidence for and against.    You will need your ear buds
Here are the resources.  QCER with Resources Is Fire Alive
 

Brain Pop

username: oswaltacademy

password: principled19

 

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Continue with Plant experiment. Please make sure you write down your data. Day 2.
   Make sure you get some pics of your test also.
 
Key Question:  How do we know if something is living or non-living?
 
1) Groups make up reasons why they know something is living or non-living
2) Reading together in class (below for reread)   add to your list
3) Use lab paper to look at objects to determine if they are living or non-living
       (link here to paper )
 
Finish lab chart / staple groups reasons for classifying 
 

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No School on Wed

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How do you tell if something is Alive?
 
Today we started an experiment:  How much water is needed to sprout 200 clover seeds?
Students in class set up their writing experiment in their computer or on paper.
1) Title / your name
2) Wondermint question
3) Hypothesis. :  Remember it must have a reason
4) Procedure:  All the steps and materials needed to repeat experiment.
 
Test is being conducted in Class
 
Group is also taking pictures of experiment for iMovie, or keynote 

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Assignment

We are working through Digital Citizenship. 3 of 3 lesson 
 
2) Exact where is the line of cyberbullying and just having fun?
 
Working in partners make sure you finished your song and sheet. 

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Assignment

We are working through Digital Citizenship. 2 of 3 lesson 
 
2) Why should I worry about having a strong password?
Working in partners make sure you finished your song and sheet. 

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Assignment

We are working through Digital Citizenship. 1 of 3 lesson 
 
1) What is legal to copy that is copy righted?
 
Working in partners make sure you finished your song and sheet. 
 
 

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Assignment

1.3. Key Idea: Identifying relationships between variables on a graph
 
Read p.17-20 
Work through graphs worksheet.
 
 
We worked in class on graph worksheet.
 
Finish anything you did not finish.

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Ch 2 Living Things
  Key Question:  How do we know something is Alive?
    • Fill in T chart for living and nonliving on pg 1
    • Teacher Prompting Questions
      • What living organisms do you see on the ground or in the air?
      • What non-living objects do you see on the ground or in the air?
      • Is there anything around you that is non-visible?
      • Use the balloon to help bring the non-visible world into the visible.  What happens to the balloon? What is it filled with? Where did the fill inside the balloon come from?
      • Use the mirror to help bring the non-visible world into the visible.  What happens when you breathe on the mirror? What is it and where did it come from?
 
Homework : Finish t-chart ( should have been done in class)
Alive. /. Non living

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No homework we just had a quiz.  ( not a surprise everyone told on Friday and questions were listed)
 
Starting ch 2  How do we know something is alive?

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Identifying Variables
Key Question: How do you correctly identify the different variables in an experiment?
 
Homework: finish the worksheet. 
 
Friday there will be a quiz.  the questions are in the download below

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How do you set up a fair experiment?

QCER : What is important to think about when setting up a fair experiment? Take notes on Do”s and Don’t of a fair experiment.

Voc: Experimental Variable, Control Variable, Independent variable, Dependent variable

Students will watch independently the video (20 min) Take notes & sketches on Do’s and Don’ts for setting up an experiment.

Students compare evidence at tables and add to their evidence (7-min) Then Share out Students look at claim and write a table claim (7-min) Each table shares

Students look at back of paper . Make an experiment that is Fair Make an experiment that is Not Fair

Use sketches and brief words

Assign : Voc and Reasoning and anything they did not finish

 

Video click here

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LightBulb notes
Key Questions 1) Explain all the steps of Scientific Method
                         2) What are some of the steps we used in our Marble Lab
                         3) Define with words and sketches the following vocabulary
                              ( experiment, variable, experimental variable, control variables)
                         4) What are the experiments & control variables in the Marble Lab
 
Lightbulb notes should have a sketch and words for each question
 
Homework: Finish lightbulb notes

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Book Read p.4 - 9 
 
Homework:  Review 1.1 p.10  (1-4)
 

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Your report is due Thur uploaded
 
 
No homework over weekend 
 

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Assignment

Finish writing up your Lab report  
 
Parts of your Report
1) Title / Name
2) Key Question
3) Hypothesis (2)
4) Procedure 
        a) materials
        b) Steps to repeat test
5) Data   
        a) Graph
        b) Chart
6) Conclusion
          a) What happened to your Hypothesis  (problems / fixes)
          b) Evidence to back up your answer to the key question
          c) What changes would you make to make your data more accurate if you were to repeat the whole process. 
 
 
Make your report into a PDF.   
       Upload it to Google classroom.  
 
 

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Science Investigation Reports
 
Parts Finished
Titles
Hypothesis  Challenge I and II
Procedure :  Materials & Steps
Data:  1- graph & 1- Table
 
We are testing our Hypothesis on Tue
 
Use download to help you with your report

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Assignment

Sorry for the homework not being on track.
 
We are working on Marble Launcher Lab
 
With the new Science Engineering piece, the Lab is slowly evolving.
 
 This week should be more solid.
 
Please check grades they are all up to date
 
Nothing is due for Monday.    Report due on Thur

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Assignment

Inquiry into a questions
1) How can I hit a target 3-5 meters away with a marble
2) How can I land a marble in a cup 3-5 meters away with a marble
 
Students will be using a marble launcher.  
Big Idea: How do I adjust the independent variable to get the dependent variable to come up with favorable results.   At this point groups are close to testing stage.
 
Groups should have done:  Ask Question
                                            Brainstorming variables
                                             Choosing Variables
                                           Done Predictions
                                            Set up a table(s) to test
 
We are testing tomorrow!!!!
 
Please take pictures as you go with your computer
 

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Watch and grade all the mushroom reports
 
If they are paired just write their name next to partner
 
Downloads with names below.  Be carful to get the right period.

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Assignment

Have research done.   You are finding research to answer the question you choose about the Mushrooms Phenomenon
 
Start putting together the information you will need for your 60 second video

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Assignment

Extra credit for the test   Read p.300-301
                                          Answer questions (1-4) completely 

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No Homework. We just had a test. 
 
Enjoy Labor Day

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Assignment

Use the Review test to study for Unit test.
 
 

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Assignment

Finish road map.  
 
Conversion and measuring.  
 
Extra practice make your own map with a different destination. 

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Assignment

We are also starting the conversion scales .   Can you convert 1 meter to centimeters? 
 
Ob: All students will be able to convert a metric scale to another.  
 
Lesson: King Henry Died By drinking chocolate milk 
              Kilo,   Hec,  Dek  Basic, dec.  cen.        mill 
1) put finger on start.    12 Kilometers is _____ cm?
2) Which way on chart do you go and how many jumps.  (5 jumps right)
3) Now move the decimal 12. (5 to right). 1,200,000. 
So 12 Km = 1,200,000 cm. 

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We are also starting the conversion scales .   Can you convert 1 meter to centimeters? 
 
Ob: All students will be able to convert a metric scale to another.  
 
Lesson: King Henry Died By drinking chocolate milk 
              Kilo,   Hec,  Dek  Basic, dec.  cen.        mill 
1) put finger on start.    12 Kilometers is _____ cm?
2) Which way on chart do you go and how many jumps.  (5 jumps right)
3) Now move the decimal 12. (5 to right). 1,200,000. 
So 12 Km = 1,200,000 cm. 

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Assignment

Start the balance scales.  
 
OB: You must know how to work the Balance beam as well as read the measurement.  
 
 

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Assignment

 
Today we Finishing on our Titanic Lab.  "Building a better Boat"
 
The paper must be completed with all calculations, drawings and any writings 
 
Only first 3-pages if you are downloading