Classwork and Homework
This is where you will find classwork, homework, and upcoming quizzes and tests.
****ALL WORK WILL BE POSTED AND SUBMITTED IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!!!!****
Weekly Science Schedule (Starting March 31):
Tuesdays - 9:00 - 10:00 am - Google Classroom assignment will be posted and due Sunday
Thursdays - 9:00 - 10:00 am - Google Classroom assignment will be posted and due Sunday
Friday Office Hours: 9:00 - 10:00 (email me or feel to request a Zoom meeting) -m ask questions about the week's work.
Agenda for March 31- April 30
Tuesday, March 31 - Introduction to Evolution (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Video/Powerpoint by Mrs. Griffith
2. Read the comic strip and answer the questions
Thursday, April 2 - Adaptations (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Birds of Paradise Virtual Activity
Tuesday, April 7 - Adaptations (materials needed: Either a Computer with internet or a phone/ camera that can upload images to the computer)
1. Create your own Species
Thursday, April 9 - Natural Selection (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Gizmos - Natural Selection
SPRING BREAK April 11-20
Tuesday, April 21 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Textbook and Computer with internet)
Read Section 7.2 Page 234-240
Answer Assessment Questions pg. 240 1-3 all on google document
Thursday, April 23 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Textbook and Computer with internet - you will need enroll in Legends of Learning this day)
1. Page 278 from the textbook:
2. Legends of Learning Embryology Game (class code coming soon)
Tuesday, April 28 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Computer with internet - you will need to enroll in ResearchQuest this day)
1. DinoLab - Fossils (class code coming soon)
Thursday, April 30 - Body Systems
1. Digestive System Introduction
Week of March 24
1. Login to Google Classroom and answer the Question... it says "I miss you" which I now realize is kind of deceiving.
2. Do the Assignment "Genetic Notes Review" - please write directly into your assigned document.
Week of March 9-13
Monday, March 9, 2020
Classwork:
1. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. GMO article: What are GMO foods?
2. GMO Food sort
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Classwork:
1. Video: Why are GMOS bad?
2. GMO writing assignment (google classroom) (click here for Genetically Modified Foods article)
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: Introduction to Evolution
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
Friday, March 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. CAASPP Listening Activity (NEED YOUR HEADPHONES)
Homework:
1. ENJOY YOUR 3 DAY WEEKEND!
Week of March 2-6
Packet due on the day of the test-
Genetics packet parts
Monday, March 2, 2020
Classwork:
1. Return spirals
2. Check and correct study guide
3. Make packet
4. Genetic ethics questions
Homework:
1. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test this Wednesday
2. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Classwork:
1. Test Review
2. Make packet
Homework:
1. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test this Wednesday
2. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Classwork:
1. Collect packet
2. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, March 5, 2020 (substitute)
Classwork:
1. Video Day
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, March 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. video day cont.
Homework:
1. NONE
Week of February 24-28
Monday, February 24, 2020
Classwork:
1. Warm up - create your punnett square word problem
2. Notes - Dominance (will update link tomorrow)
3. pg. 167 all (finish the rest in class tomorrow, not homework)
Homework:
1. Baby Lab due tomorrow (Click here for Lab)
2. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
3. 2. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Classwork:
1. Incomplete and Codominance Worksheet
2. pg. 167 all
3. Study guide 5.1 - 5.3
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
2. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
3. Page 167 1-3 all - textbook (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: meiosis
2. Video: Meiosis vs. mitosis
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
2. 1. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
3. Page 167 1-3 all - textbook (due tomorrow)
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Classwork:
1. Meiosis - Rebop Lab
Homework:
1. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
2. TEST on WEDNESDAY!!
3. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Friday, February 28, 2020
Classwork:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey
ORRR alternate assignment (click here)
Homework:
Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
2. TEST on WEDNESDAY!!
3. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Week of February 17-21
Monday, February 17, 2020
Classwork:
1. NONE
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Classwork:
1. Microviewers
Homework:
1. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes/activity: Probability and Punnett Squares
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due Tuesday of next week
2. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Classwork:
1. SpongeBob genetics worksheets
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due Tuesday of next week
2. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Friday, February 21, 2020
Classwork:
1. Gizmos: mouse genetics (click here - only do pages 2-3)
2. Start Study Guide (due March 2)
Homework:
Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
Baby Lab due Tuesday (Click here for Lab) - extension given due to directions not opening.
Week of February 10-14
Monday, February 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey permission Slip
2. Warm up 5.1
3. Notes Gregor Mendel - (Click here for Notes) (Click here for Powerpoint) - start at father of genetics
4. Find your genetic number
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Classwork:
1. genetics tasting lab
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes/activity: Probability and Punnett Squares
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. To be determined (might have a substitute)
Homework:
1. Enjoy your 4 day weekend :)
Friday, February 14, 2020 - Happy Valentine's Day!
Classwork:
NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!
Homework:
Week of February 5-7
Monday, February 5, 2020
Classwork:
1. Tennis Ball lab
2. Quiz review
Homework:
1. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
2. Muscle Fatigue Lab due Wednesday
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Classwork:
1. Quiz: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
2. Science Magazine summary
Homework:
1. Muscle fatigue lab due tomorrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Classwork:
1. Turn in Muscle fatigue Lab
2. Our Planet video
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. Inventory of traits
2. Create a dog - In class DNA lab (click here for worksheet)
Homework:
1. None
Friday, February 7, 2020
Classwork:
1. Spiral review (table of contents will be posted soon!)
2. Gregor Mendel, Father of Genetics Introduction
Homework:
1. Spiral Check on Monday
2. Create a dog - In class/in spiral - DNA lab (click here for worksheet) - due Monday
Week of January 27-31
Monday, January 27, 2020
Classwork:
1. Photosynthetic card sort
2. Photosynthesis webquest (google classroom)
Homework:
1. Short Story: The Day Photosynthesis Stopped (click here for directions)
This can be done on google classroom or submitted in person (handwritten or comic) - DUE TOMORROW
2. photosynthesis webquest (due Wednesday) - google classroom
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Classwork:
1. Centers
A. Mrs. Griffith check in
B. photosynthesis recipe card
C. bromthymol blue inquiry
D. color coding
Homework:
1. photosynthesis webquest - due tomorrow - google classroom
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: Cellular Respiration
Click here for Notes
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Classwork:
1. Study guide - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz (click here for study guide)
Homework:
1. Study guide - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz (due tomorrow) (click here for study guide)
2. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
Friday, January 31, 2020
Classwork:
1. Review Study guide
2. Muscle Fatigue Lab
Homework:
1. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
Week of January 20-24
Monday, January 20, 2020
Classwork:
1. None
Homework:
1. None
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Classwork:
1. DNA extraction Lab (from bananas)
Homework:
1. Finish Lab
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Classwork:
1. Parts of the Flower
2. Flower Dissection Lab
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Classwork:
1. Human chromosomes
2. Notes: Photosynthesis
Homework:
1. None
Friday, January 24, 2020
Classwork:
1. How do humans and plants have a cyclical relationship?
2. Short Story: The Day Photosynthesis Stopped (click here for directions)
This can be done on google classroom or submitted in person (handwritten or comic)
Homework:
1. None
Week of January 13-17
Monday, January 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the Week: DNA
2. Gizmos: DNA
Homework:
1. Study Guide due tomorrow (Click here for study guide)
2. Quiz on Wednesday
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Study Guide Review
3. Henrietta Lacks
Homework:
1. Quiz on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Google Form Quiz
3. Brain Games
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Summary
3. DNA extraction
Homework:
1. Gizmos dues Tuesday
Friday, January 17, 2020
Classwork:
1. NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. Gizmos due Tuesday
Week of January 6-10
Monday, January 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. Mitosis fill in notes
3. mitosis music video
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. BrainPOP: Mitosis
3. Cell cycle and mitosis Practice
4. start pg. 134 - analyzing data (finish tomorrow, not homework)
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. Finish pg. 134 - analyzing data
3. How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. DNA notes
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Friday, January 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. DNA cont.
3. Study guide (Click here for study guide)
Homework:
1. Study guide due Tuesday (Click here for study guide)
Week of December 16-20
Monday, December 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Scientist of the week Rosalind Franklin
2. Macromolecules chart
3. Study guide
Homework:
1. Study guide due Wednesday
2. Quiz on Thursday
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Scientist of the week Rosalind Franklin
2. Digital Citizenship: Big, Big Data
Homework:
1. Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Review Study Guide
2. Quiz review
Homework:
1. Study for Quiz tomorrow
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. 3.2 3.3 Quiz
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, December 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. Leaping Frog Lab
Homework:
Enjoy break
Week of December 9-13
Monday, December 9, 2019
Classwork:
1. Balloon Activity
2. Notes: transport
Homework:
1. CER due tomorrow (google classroom)
2. Study Guide 3.1 and 3.2 Quiz due Wednesday
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Why are cells small?
2. Kahoot! review
Homework:
1. Study Guide 3.1 and 3.2 Quiz due tomorrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. QUIZ 3.1 and 3.2
2. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all
Homework:
1. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all (due Friday)
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Osmosis and Diffusion Lab
2. Macromolecules video
Homework:
1. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all (due tomorrow)
Friday, December 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Macromolecules Cont.
2. Osmosis and Diffusion Lab pt. 2
Homework:
Finish Lab
Week of December 2-6
Monday, December 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect spirals
2. Cell webquest
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Classwork:
SUBSTITUTE
1. Bill Nye: cells
2. 3 read strategy
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Classwork:
1.
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Station Rotations
Station 1: Create a wet mount slide with Elodea plant.
Station 2: Meet and conference with Mrs. Griffith about upcoming due dates/Work that needs to be completed.
Station 3: Engineering design: Create a Pringles ring
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials tomorrow
Friday, December 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Work on 3 read/CER
2. Work on Cell organelles - Structure and Function (due at end of class).
Pass out Study guide for QUIZ NEXT WEDNESDAY
Homework:
DUE TUESDAY: 3 read- What are cells AND CER- What are cells? (Google Classroom)
DUE WEDNESDAY: Study Guide for 3.1 and 3.2 (loose piece of paper)
Week of November 18-22
Monday, November 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect spirals
2. Cell webquest
Homework:
1. cell drawings and labeling due tomorrow
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect cell drawing
2. Microscope lab
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials on Friday
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. SUB- Cell City
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials on Friday
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Classwork:
1. Cell Size - Structure and function CER
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials tomorrow
Friday, November 22, 2019
Classwork:
1. Edible Cell Lab
Homework:
1. ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING BREAK!!
Week of November 11-15
Monday, November 11, 2019
Classwork:
NO School
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes 3.1 - Inteo to Cells
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Biggest Little Farm
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
Spirals due Monday CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Classwork:
1. Biggest Little Farm
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
2. Spirals due Monday! CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Friday, November 15, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect potatoes
2. Review Spiral
3. Biggest Little Farm Notes
4. Notes- Foldable: cells to systems
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
2. Spirals due Monday! CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Week of November 4-8
Monday, November 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. Potato Observation
2. Microscope functions
3. Video: Engineering design
4. Engineer a spider web - blue print
Homework:
1. Finish Microviewer Lab Booklet
2. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect - Microviewers: Parasites of man
2. Build/Test Spider web designs
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Introduction to cells
2. Cells drawing
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Classwork:
1. Microscope Quiz
2. revisit spider webs
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Friday, November 8, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes 3.1
2. TED video: Cell theory
Homework:
1. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Week of October 28-31
Monday, October 28, 2019
Classwork:
1. Potato Observation
2. Bacteria Advertisement
3. Microscope parts
Homework:
1. Finish Bacteria Advertisement (due tomorrow)
2. Study for Microscope quiz Tuesday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Classwork:
1. Microscope parts and their functions
2. Microviewers: Parasites of man
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Tuesday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
2. Finish Microviewer Lab Booklet
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - Friday November 1
School was cancelled and closed
Week of October 21-25
Monday, October 21, 2019
Classwork:
1. Lesson of Kaibab
2. Gizmos- Prairie
Homework:
1. Study for test on Wednesday (all study materials can be found under "links" above)
2. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystems test review
2. Bill Nye: Biodiversity
Homework:
1. Study for test TOMORROW (all study materials can be found under "links" above)
2. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystems Test
Homework:
1. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Classwork:
1. Introduction to Bacteria
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, October 25, 2019
Classwork:
1. Bacteria continued
Homework:
1. NONE
Week of October 14 -18
Monday, October 14, 2019
Classwork:
1. Present Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes Ecological relationships "Click here for ppt"
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Dr. Betsy Jackson
2. Lesson of the Kaibab
3. Predation vs. Starvation
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Study Guide (TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY)
Homework:
1. Finish Study Guide - due tomorrow
Friday, October 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Gizmos
Homework:
1. Study for test next Wednesday
Week of October 7 - 11
Monday, October 7, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
GOAL: choose species, complete slide 1-3, start slide 4
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
GOAL: finish the slide show - make sure it looks ready to present, if time in class embed a video about your species
2. Start Endangered Species "Wanted Poster" Click here for directions and an example
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Classwork:
NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered species project presentation - Click here for grading rubric
Endangered Species "Wanted Poster" Click here for directions and an example
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday (please print out poster at home if you made it online!)
Friday, October 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. School Cancelled
Homework:
1. None
Week of September 30- October 4
Monday, September 30, 2019
Classwork:
NO School
Homework:
1. Zoo keeper's Dilemma due Wed.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warmup - Quickwrite
2. Study guide
Homework:
1. 1. Zoo keeper's Dilemma due Wed.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Collect Zoo Keeper's Dilemma
3. Notes: flow of Energy
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Classwork:
1. Disruptions in the flow of energy
2. Endangered species project
Homework:
1. None
Friday, October 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. BRITE - drugs, alcohol and vaping awareness program
Homework:
1. None
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 23, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up- Reflection on Sample a real Ecosystem
2. Draw an ecosystem
3. Notes: Biodiversity
Homework:
1. Gizmos: Growing Plants due tomorrow
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Seaweed Straw Article
2. Study guide
Homework:
1. Study Guide due tomorrow
2. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Check Study guide
3. Review for Quiz
4. Research popcorn kernel
Homework:
1. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Study Guide/Answer Key: https://docs.google.com/document/d/110DWfH5RSf1NfxAWnj4ShlcwhVgH4xEsSe8_nbE05lg/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Plant popcorn kernel
3. Set up spirals
Homework:
1. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Friday, September 27, 2019
Classwork:
1. Quiz
2. Correct Spirals
Homework:
1. SPIRALS WILL BE COLLECTED ON TUESDAY
TO SEE SPIRAL RUBRIC PRESS HERE
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article of the week - Monday
2. Alive or not?
3. Notes: Ecology
Homework:
1. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Practice - Google Classroom (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Tuesday
2. Sample a Real Ecosystem
Homework:
1. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Practice - Google Classroom (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup -Wednesday
2. Internet wen out - video
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Thursday/Friday
2. Gizmo: growing Plants
Homework:
1. Gizmo due Tuesday
Friday, September 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. Video
Homework:
1. Gizmo due Tuesday
Week of September 9-13
Monday, September 9, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Monday
2. mealworm Lab
Homework:
1. Finish Phyla Coloring and Biome Map (including questions) due Wednesday
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Tuesday
2. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Paragraph: Google Classroom
Homework:
1. Finish Phyla Coloring and Biome Map (including questions) due tomorrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup -Wednesday
2. Think like a Scientist notes
3. TED Talk: Life in Biosphere 2
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Thursday
2. TED Talk: Life in Biosphere 2 - 4 C's of TED Talk
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, September 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Friday
2. Ecosystems - Levels of Organization
Homework:
1. Go to the dance after school in the gym from 3:30-5:00
Week of September 2 -6
Monday, September 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. n/a
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Classwork:
1. amazon rainforest fires articles
2. Biome Article
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jane Goodall article
2. Major Phyla and Biome Map color coding
3. Biome Chart
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jane Goodall article warmup
2. CER Notes
3. Who killed Mr. Xavier?
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, September 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article: Jane Goodall
2. Mealworm observation lab
3. CER intro: Mealworm or Mr. Xavier
Homework:
1. Go to the dance after school in the gym from 3:30-5:00
Week of August 26 - August 30
Monday, August 26, 2019
Classwork:
1. Graphing practice: https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/analyzing_data.html
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Tuesday, August 27 2019
Classwork:
1. Graphing Cont. : https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/analyzing_data.html
2. Gizmos
2. Seaweed Straw worksheet (both sides)
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Classwork:
1.
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Classwork:
1. Character Strong Activities (period 3 in assembly)
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due tomorrow)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due tomorrow)
Friday, August 30, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystem Pretest
2. Biome Chart
Homework:
1. Return any missing paperwork
Weekly Science Schedule (Starting March 31):
Tuesdays - 9:00 - 10:00 am - Google Classroom assignment will be posted and due Sunday
Thursdays - 9:00 - 10:00 am - Google Classroom assignment will be posted and due Sunday
Friday Office Hours: 9:00 - 10:00 (email me or feel to request a Zoom meeting) -m ask questions about the week's work.
Agenda for March 31- April 30
Tuesday, March 31 - Introduction to Evolution (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Video/Powerpoint by Mrs. Griffith
2. Read the comic strip and answer the questions
Thursday, April 2 - Adaptations (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Birds of Paradise Virtual Activity
Tuesday, April 7 - Adaptations (materials needed: Either a Computer with internet or a phone/ camera that can upload images to the computer)
1. Create your own Species
Thursday, April 9 - Natural Selection (materials needed: Computer with internet)
1. Gizmos - Natural Selection
SPRING BREAK April 11-20
Tuesday, April 21 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Textbook and Computer with internet)
Read Section 7.2 Page 234-240
Answer Assessment Questions pg. 240 1-3 all on google document
Thursday, April 23 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Textbook and Computer with internet - you will need enroll in Legends of Learning this day)
1. Page 278 from the textbook:
2. Legends of Learning Embryology Game (class code coming soon)
Tuesday, April 28 - Evidence of Evolution (materials needed: Computer with internet - you will need to enroll in ResearchQuest this day)
1. DinoLab - Fossils (class code coming soon)
Thursday, April 30 - Body Systems
1. Digestive System Introduction
Week of March 24
1. Login to Google Classroom and answer the Question... it says "I miss you" which I now realize is kind of deceiving.
2. Do the Assignment "Genetic Notes Review" - please write directly into your assigned document.
Week of March 9-13
Monday, March 9, 2020
Classwork:
1. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. GMO article: What are GMO foods?
2. GMO Food sort
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Classwork:
1. Video: Why are GMOS bad?
2. GMO writing assignment (google classroom) (click here for Genetically Modified Foods article)
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
2. Artificial selection Webquest (google classroom, due Thursday)
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: Introduction to Evolution
Homework:
1. Bring headphones to class on Friday (need to be bluetooth connectable or have a headphone jack)
Friday, March 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. CAASPP Listening Activity (NEED YOUR HEADPHONES)
Homework:
1. ENJOY YOUR 3 DAY WEEKEND!
Week of March 2-6
Packet due on the day of the test-
Genetics packet parts
- Furball Lab
- Furball Vocabulary
- Punnett Square Notes
- Spongebob Genetics Review 2
- Spongebob Genetics Review
- Warmup 2/24 – create your own Punnett square word problem and Dominance Notes
- Incomplete and Codminance Worksheet
- Pg. 167 all
- Meiosis Notes – graphic organizer with pictures
Monday, March 2, 2020
Classwork:
1. Return spirals
2. Check and correct study guide
3. Make packet
4. Genetic ethics questions
Homework:
1. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test this Wednesday
2. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Classwork:
1. Test Review
2. Make packet
Homework:
1. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test this Wednesday
2. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Classwork:
1. Collect packet
2. Chapter 5.1-5.3 Test
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, March 5, 2020 (substitute)
Classwork:
1. Video Day
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, March 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. video day cont.
Homework:
1. NONE
Week of February 24-28
Monday, February 24, 2020
Classwork:
1. Warm up - create your punnett square word problem
2. Notes - Dominance (will update link tomorrow)
3. pg. 167 all (finish the rest in class tomorrow, not homework)
Homework:
1. Baby Lab due tomorrow (Click here for Lab)
2. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
3. 2. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Classwork:
1. Incomplete and Codominance Worksheet
2. pg. 167 all
3. Study guide 5.1 - 5.3
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
2. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
3. Page 167 1-3 all - textbook (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: meiosis
2. Video: Meiosis vs. mitosis
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
2. 1. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
3. Page 167 1-3 all - textbook (due tomorrow)
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Classwork:
1. Meiosis - Rebop Lab
Homework:
1. Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
2. TEST on WEDNESDAY!!
3. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Friday, February 28, 2020
Classwork:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey
ORRR alternate assignment (click here)
Homework:
Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
2. TEST on WEDNESDAY!!
3. TEST REVIEW (CLICK HERE)
Week of February 17-21
Monday, February 17, 2020
Classwork:
1. NONE
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Classwork:
1. Microviewers
Homework:
1. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes/activity: Probability and Punnett Squares
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due Tuesday of next week
2. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Classwork:
1. SpongeBob genetics worksheets
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due Tuesday of next week
2. Baby Lab due Friday (Click here for Lab)
Friday, February 21, 2020
Classwork:
1. Gizmos: mouse genetics (click here - only do pages 2-3)
2. Start Study Guide (due March 2)
Homework:
Study Guide 5.1 - 5.3 (Click here for a copy) - due March 2
Baby Lab due Tuesday (Click here for Lab) - extension given due to directions not opening.
Week of February 10-14
Monday, February 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey permission Slip
2. Warm up 5.1
3. Notes Gregor Mendel - (Click here for Notes) (Click here for Powerpoint) - start at father of genetics
4. Find your genetic number
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Classwork:
1. genetics tasting lab
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes/activity: Probability and Punnett Squares
Homework:
1. California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) Permission Slip due THURSDAY
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. To be determined (might have a substitute)
Homework:
1. Enjoy your 4 day weekend :)
Friday, February 14, 2020 - Happy Valentine's Day!
Classwork:
NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!
Homework:
Week of February 5-7
Monday, February 5, 2020
Classwork:
1. Tennis Ball lab
2. Quiz review
Homework:
1. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
2. Muscle Fatigue Lab due Wednesday
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Classwork:
1. Quiz: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
2. Science Magazine summary
Homework:
1. Muscle fatigue lab due tomorrow
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Classwork:
1. Turn in Muscle fatigue Lab
2. Our Planet video
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. Inventory of traits
2. Create a dog - In class DNA lab (click here for worksheet)
Homework:
1. None
Friday, February 7, 2020
Classwork:
1. Spiral review (table of contents will be posted soon!)
2. Gregor Mendel, Father of Genetics Introduction
Homework:
1. Spiral Check on Monday
2. Create a dog - In class/in spiral - DNA lab (click here for worksheet) - due Monday
Week of January 27-31
Monday, January 27, 2020
Classwork:
1. Photosynthetic card sort
2. Photosynthesis webquest (google classroom)
Homework:
1. Short Story: The Day Photosynthesis Stopped (click here for directions)
This can be done on google classroom or submitted in person (handwritten or comic) - DUE TOMORROW
2. photosynthesis webquest (due Wednesday) - google classroom
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Classwork:
1. Centers
A. Mrs. Griffith check in
B. photosynthesis recipe card
C. bromthymol blue inquiry
D. color coding
Homework:
1. photosynthesis webquest - due tomorrow - google classroom
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Classwork:
1. Notes: Cellular Respiration
Click here for Notes
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Classwork:
1. Study guide - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz (click here for study guide)
Homework:
1. Study guide - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz (due tomorrow) (click here for study guide)
2. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
Friday, January 31, 2020
Classwork:
1. Review Study guide
2. Muscle Fatigue Lab
Homework:
1. Quiz on Tuesday Chapter 4.1 and 4.2 Quizlet
Week of January 20-24
Monday, January 20, 2020
Classwork:
1. None
Homework:
1. None
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Classwork:
1. DNA extraction Lab (from bananas)
Homework:
1. Finish Lab
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Classwork:
1. Parts of the Flower
2. Flower Dissection Lab
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Classwork:
1. Human chromosomes
2. Notes: Photosynthesis
Homework:
1. None
Friday, January 24, 2020
Classwork:
1. How do humans and plants have a cyclical relationship?
2. Short Story: The Day Photosynthesis Stopped (click here for directions)
This can be done on google classroom or submitted in person (handwritten or comic)
Homework:
1. None
Week of January 13-17
Monday, January 13, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the Week: DNA
2. Gizmos: DNA
Homework:
1. Study Guide due tomorrow (Click here for study guide)
2. Quiz on Wednesday
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Study Guide Review
3. Henrietta Lacks
Homework:
1. Quiz on Wednesday
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Google Form Quiz
3. Brain Games
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: DNA
2. Summary
3. DNA extraction
Homework:
1. Gizmos dues Tuesday
Friday, January 17, 2020
Classwork:
1. NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. Gizmos due Tuesday
Week of January 6-10
Monday, January 6, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. Mitosis fill in notes
3. mitosis music video
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. BrainPOP: Mitosis
3. Cell cycle and mitosis Practice
4. start pg. 134 - analyzing data (finish tomorrow, not homework)
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. Finish pg. 134 - analyzing data
3. How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. DNA notes
Homework:
1. Finish How do cells communicate? Annotation paper followed by CER - on google classroom
Friday, January 10, 2020
Classwork:
1. Article of the week: Cancer
2. DNA cont.
3. Study guide (Click here for study guide)
Homework:
1. Study guide due Tuesday (Click here for study guide)
Week of December 16-20
Monday, December 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Scientist of the week Rosalind Franklin
2. Macromolecules chart
3. Study guide
Homework:
1. Study guide due Wednesday
2. Quiz on Thursday
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Scientist of the week Rosalind Franklin
2. Digital Citizenship: Big, Big Data
Homework:
1. Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Review Study Guide
2. Quiz review
Homework:
1. Study for Quiz tomorrow
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. 3.2 3.3 Quiz
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, December 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. Leaping Frog Lab
Homework:
Enjoy break
Week of December 9-13
Monday, December 9, 2019
Classwork:
1. Balloon Activity
2. Notes: transport
Homework:
1. CER due tomorrow (google classroom)
2. Study Guide 3.1 and 3.2 Quiz due Wednesday
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Why are cells small?
2. Kahoot! review
Homework:
1. Study Guide 3.1 and 3.2 Quiz due tomorrow
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. QUIZ 3.1 and 3.2
2. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all
Homework:
1. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all (due Friday)
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Osmosis and Diffusion Lab
2. Macromolecules video
Homework:
1. Assessment Questions from textbook page 107 1-3 all (due tomorrow)
Friday, December 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Macromolecules Cont.
2. Osmosis and Diffusion Lab pt. 2
Homework:
Finish Lab
Week of December 2-6
Monday, December 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect spirals
2. Cell webquest
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Classwork:
SUBSTITUTE
1. Bill Nye: cells
2. 3 read strategy
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Classwork:
1.
Homework:
1. Gizmos and cell Webquest due Friday
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Station Rotations
Station 1: Create a wet mount slide with Elodea plant.
Station 2: Meet and conference with Mrs. Griffith about upcoming due dates/Work that needs to be completed.
Station 3: Engineering design: Create a Pringles ring
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials tomorrow
Friday, December 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Work on 3 read/CER
2. Work on Cell organelles - Structure and Function (due at end of class).
Pass out Study guide for QUIZ NEXT WEDNESDAY
Homework:
DUE TUESDAY: 3 read- What are cells AND CER- What are cells? (Google Classroom)
DUE WEDNESDAY: Study Guide for 3.1 and 3.2 (loose piece of paper)
Week of November 18-22
Monday, November 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect spirals
2. Cell webquest
Homework:
1. cell drawings and labeling due tomorrow
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect cell drawing
2. Microscope lab
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials on Friday
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. SUB- Cell City
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials on Friday
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Classwork:
1. Cell Size - Structure and function CER
Homework:
1. Bring edible cell materials tomorrow
Friday, November 22, 2019
Classwork:
1. Edible Cell Lab
Homework:
1. ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING BREAK!!
Week of November 11-15
Monday, November 11, 2019
Classwork:
NO School
Homework:
NONE
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes 3.1 - Inteo to Cells
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Biggest Little Farm
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
Spirals due Monday CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Classwork:
1. Biggest Little Farm
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
2. Spirals due Monday! CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Friday, November 15, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect potatoes
2. Review Spiral
3. Biggest Little Farm Notes
4. Notes- Foldable: cells to systems
Homework:
1. Cell drawings due next Tuesday
2. Spirals due Monday! CLICK HERE FOR RUBRIC
Week of November 4-8
Monday, November 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. Potato Observation
2. Microscope functions
3. Video: Engineering design
4. Engineer a spider web - blue print
Homework:
1. Finish Microviewer Lab Booklet
2. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Collect - Microviewers: Parasites of man
2. Build/Test Spider web designs
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Introduction to cells
2. Cells drawing
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Classwork:
1. Microscope Quiz
2. revisit spider webs
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Friday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Microscope Quizlet Link: https://quizlet.com/_7g0wf3
Friday, November 8, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes 3.1
2. TED video: Cell theory
Homework:
1. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Week of October 28-31
Monday, October 28, 2019
Classwork:
1. Potato Observation
2. Bacteria Advertisement
3. Microscope parts
Homework:
1. Finish Bacteria Advertisement (due tomorrow)
2. Study for Microscope quiz Tuesday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Classwork:
1. Microscope parts and their functions
2. Microviewers: Parasites of man
Homework:
1. Study for Microscope quiz Tuesday (must pass with 80% to participate in lab)
2. Finish Microviewer Lab Booklet
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 - Friday November 1
School was cancelled and closed
Week of October 21-25
Monday, October 21, 2019
Classwork:
1. Lesson of Kaibab
2. Gizmos- Prairie
Homework:
1. Study for test on Wednesday (all study materials can be found under "links" above)
2. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystems test review
2. Bill Nye: Biodiversity
Homework:
1. Study for test TOMORROW (all study materials can be found under "links" above)
2. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystems Test
Homework:
1. Gizmos - prairie due Thursday
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Classwork:
1. Introduction to Bacteria
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, October 25, 2019
Classwork:
1. Bacteria continued
Homework:
1. NONE
Week of October 14 -18
Monday, October 14, 2019
Classwork:
1. Present Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Classwork:
1. Notes Ecological relationships "Click here for ppt"
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Dr. Betsy Jackson
2. Lesson of the Kaibab
3. Predation vs. Starvation
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Study Guide (TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY)
Homework:
1. Finish Study Guide - due tomorrow
Friday, October 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Gizmos
Homework:
1. Study for test next Wednesday
Week of October 7 - 11
Monday, October 7, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
GOAL: choose species, complete slide 1-3, start slide 4
Homework:
1. NONE
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered Species Project - Click here for grading rubric
GOAL: finish the slide show - make sure it looks ready to present, if time in class embed a video about your species
2. Start Endangered Species "Wanted Poster" Click here for directions and an example
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Classwork:
NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Endangered species project presentation - Click here for grading rubric
Endangered Species "Wanted Poster" Click here for directions and an example
Homework:
1. Finish Endangered species project due Friday (please print out poster at home if you made it online!)
Friday, October 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. School Cancelled
Homework:
1. None
Week of September 30- October 4
Monday, September 30, 2019
Classwork:
NO School
Homework:
1. Zoo keeper's Dilemma due Wed.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warmup - Quickwrite
2. Study guide
Homework:
1. 1. Zoo keeper's Dilemma due Wed.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Collect Zoo Keeper's Dilemma
3. Notes: flow of Energy
Homework:
1. None
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Classwork:
1. Disruptions in the flow of energy
2. Endangered species project
Homework:
1. None
Friday, October 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. BRITE - drugs, alcohol and vaping awareness program
Homework:
1. None
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 23, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up- Reflection on Sample a real Ecosystem
2. Draw an ecosystem
3. Notes: Biodiversity
Homework:
1. Gizmos: Growing Plants due tomorrow
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Seaweed Straw Article
2. Study guide
Homework:
1. Study Guide due tomorrow
2. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Check Study guide
3. Review for Quiz
4. Research popcorn kernel
Homework:
1. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Study Guide/Answer Key: https://docs.google.com/document/d/110DWfH5RSf1NfxAWnj4ShlcwhVgH4xEsSe8_nbE05lg/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Classwork:
1. Warm up
2. Plant popcorn kernel
3. Set up spirals
Homework:
1. QUIZ on FRIDAY
https://quizlet.com/_750bpf (link to Quizlet)
Friday, September 27, 2019
Classwork:
1. Quiz
2. Correct Spirals
Homework:
1. SPIRALS WILL BE COLLECTED ON TUESDAY
TO SEE SPIRAL RUBRIC PRESS HERE
Week of September 16-20
Monday, September 16, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article of the week - Monday
2. Alive or not?
3. Notes: Ecology
Homework:
1. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Practice - Google Classroom (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Tuesday
2. Sample a Real Ecosystem
Homework:
1. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Practice - Google Classroom (due tomorrow)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup -Wednesday
2. Internet wen out - video
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Thursday/Friday
2. Gizmo: growing Plants
Homework:
1. Gizmo due Tuesday
Friday, September 20, 2019
Classwork:
1. Video
Homework:
1. Gizmo due Tuesday
Week of September 9-13
Monday, September 9, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article Warmup - Monday
2. mealworm Lab
Homework:
1. Finish Phyla Coloring and Biome Map (including questions) due Wednesday
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Tuesday
2. Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Paragraph: Google Classroom
Homework:
1. Finish Phyla Coloring and Biome Map (including questions) due tomorrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup -Wednesday
2. Think like a Scientist notes
3. TED Talk: Life in Biosphere 2
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Thursday
2. TED Talk: Life in Biosphere 2 - 4 C's of TED Talk
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, September 13, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jonas Salk Article Warmup - Friday
2. Ecosystems - Levels of Organization
Homework:
1. Go to the dance after school in the gym from 3:30-5:00
Week of September 2 -6
Monday, September 2, 2019
Classwork:
1. NO SCHOOL
Homework:
1. n/a
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Classwork:
1. amazon rainforest fires articles
2. Biome Article
Homework:
1. NONE
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jane Goodall article
2. Major Phyla and Biome Map color coding
3. Biome Chart
Homework:
1. NONE
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Classwork:
1. Jane Goodall article warmup
2. CER Notes
3. Who killed Mr. Xavier?
Homework:
1. NONE
Friday, September 6, 2019
Classwork:
1. Article: Jane Goodall
2. Mealworm observation lab
3. CER intro: Mealworm or Mr. Xavier
Homework:
1. Go to the dance after school in the gym from 3:30-5:00
Week of August 26 - August 30
Monday, August 26, 2019
Classwork:
1. Graphing practice: https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/analyzing_data.html
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Tuesday, August 27 2019
Classwork:
1. Graphing Cont. : https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/analyzing_data.html
2. Gizmos
2. Seaweed Straw worksheet (both sides)
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Classwork:
1.
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due Friday)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due Friday)
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Classwork:
1. Character Strong Activities (period 3 in assembly)
Homework:
1. Safety Sheet Signature (due tomorrow)
2. Syllabus/7th grade handout signature (due tomorrow)
Friday, August 30, 2019
Classwork:
1. Ecosystem Pretest
2. Biome Chart
Homework:
1. Return any missing paperwork