October 20 – 24
Saturday October 18th 2008, 8:02 pm
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Agenda Monday:
Chapter 11 Review
Remember to write the page number!
If not finished in class it is homework due tomorrow.
Tennessee Science
Curriculum Standards
7.1.1, 7.1.1a
Tuesday:
We will check:
1. DRWB Ch 11
2. Chapter 11 Review
This will be graded.
Wednesday:
Library
Remember !!! You need a science topic to research.
Crossword Puzzle
Thursday:
Skeleton Lab
Just a bit of fun for little Vertebrates!
Tennessee Science
Curriculum Standards
7.1.1, 7.1.1a
Friday:
Know your bones!
Bone test!
Skeleton Video
!!!!Treat Party!!!!
Agenda October 15 – 17
Saturday October 11th 2008, 6:34 pm
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Agenda Wednesday: Section 2: The Skeletal System
Objectives
1.Identify the major organs of the skeletal system.
2.Describe the functions of bones.
3.Illustrate the internal structure of bones.
4.Compare three types of joints.
5.Discuss how bones functions as levers.
Tennessee Science
Curriculum Standards
7.1.1, 7.1.1a
Thursday: Bone worksheets and drawings
1. Bone structure – Drawing
2. Bones of the body – handout
3. Variety of joints – worksheet
4. How body joints resemble the three classes of levers. -handout
Friday: Section 3: The Muscular System
Objectives
1.List the major parts of the muscular system.
2.Describe the different types of muscles.
3.Describe how skeletal muscles move bones.
4. Compare aerobic exercise with resistance exercise.
5. Give an example of a muscle injury.
Graded work
DRWB 11:3,4 due 10/24
Tennessee Science
Curriculum Standards
7.1.1, 7.1.1a
Remember
Body Organization Packet Due 10/28 Completion, neatness, and order count!
Find a science topic you would like to know more about for your library research project!
Agenda October 6 – 10
Friday October 03rd 2008, 12:09 pm
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Agenda Monday: Chapter 4 Section 3… Mitosis
Objectives
1. Explain how cells produce more cells.
2. Discuss the importance of mitosis.
3. Explain how cell division differs in animals and plants.
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.1.3, 7.1.3a, 7.4.1a
Check DRWB Chapter 4 Section 3 and Diffusion work sheet
Tuesday: Cell Cycle Power Point Presentation
Illustrate Mitosis – Bring your colored pencils or crayons
Wednesday: “Mitosis” Video with study sheet
Thursday: Quiz – Mitosis
Friday: Reorganize binder for next quarter!
Have a wonderful fall break! See you Wednesday!
Agenda September 29 – October 3
Saturday September 27th 2008, 11:02 am
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Agenda We had a wonderful day Wednesday! Students attended the “Encore” performance at GPAC. What a great time!
Although. I don’t know which was enjoyed most ….the plays or lunch!
Monday: Chapter 4 Section 2 Photosynthesis/Respiration
Objectives
1. Describe the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
2. Compare and contrast cellular respiration and fermentation.
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.3.2, 7.3.2a, 7.3.2b
Homework DRWB Chapter 4 Section 3
Tuesday: QUIZ Chapter 4 section 1,2 ONLY
Objectives
1. Explain how cells produce more cells.
2. Discuss the importance of mitosis.
3. Explain how cell division differs in animals and plants.
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.1.3, 7.1.3a, 7.4.1a
Wednesday: Library
Thursday: Lab – Pond Water
Friday: Check Homework DRWK Chapter 4:3
Illustrate Mitosis – Bring your colored pencils or crayons
Agenda September 22-26
Saturday September 20th 2008, 10:54 am
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Agenda We had a wonderful day presetting Friday! What a pleasure it was to see all the projects. Students identified structures for their classmates and traded tips on the use of various materials.
Monday: Chapter 3 Structure and Function Test
Tuesday:
Chapter 4: The Cell in Action
Section 1: Exchange with the Environment
Objectives
1. Explain the process of diffusion.
2. Describe how osmosis occurs.
3. Compare and contrast passive transport and active transport.
4. Explain how large particles get into and out of cells.
Homework DRWK Chapter 4:1
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.1.4, 7.1.4a, 7.1.4b
Wednesday: Field Trip
If you want Bring $3.00 we’ll order pizza. If not bring your own, everyone bring a drink!
Thursday: Lab More Microscope Stuff
Friday: Check Homework DRWK Chapter 4:1
Continue: Section 1: Exchange with the Environment
1. Demonstration, “Crossing Membranes”
2. Diffusion video – with worksheet
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.3.2, 7.3.2a, 7.3.2b
Agenda September 15 -19
Thursday September 11th 2008, 2:01 pm
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Agenda Don’t’ Forget !!! Field Trip money and Permission Slip
Monday -
Finish Chapter 3: The Basic Units of Life
1. Describe each structure of a eukaryotic cell.
2. Describe the function of each structure of a eukaryotic cell.
Check and grade Chapter 3 Review sheet
Use models to explain the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell.
Tuesday -
Chapter 3 Review
Wednesday – Library
Microscope Quiz
Thursday – Lab – Using the microscope
Friday – Chapter 3 Test Part 1 Structure and Function of cell organelles.
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.8.2 7.1.4b, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.2a, 7.12.2c
Agenda September 8 – 12
Friday September 05th 2008, 12:16 pm
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Agenda Monday – Chapter 2 Test
Assign Project
Begin Chapter 3: The Basic Units of Life
Section 1: Organization
Objectives
1. Explain how life is organized, from a single cell to an ecosystem.
2. Describe the difference between unicellular organisms and multicellular organisms.
Homework DRWB Ch 3 all due Friday.
Tuesday -
Section 2/3: The Discovery of Cells /Eukaryotic Cells: The Inside Story
Objectives
1. List the advantages of being multicellular.
2. Explain the difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
3. Describe each part of a eukaryotic cell.
Wednesday – Library
Binder Check – organization grade
Thursday – Lab – Introduction to the microscope
Friday - Check DRWB PowerPoint presentation
Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards
7.8.2 7.1.4b
Agenda September 2-5
Friday August 29th 2008, 6:50 pm
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Agenda Tuesday “It’s Alive” Worksheet
√ DRWB Chapter 2
Wednesday-
“Chemistry of Life” study book due (Make it pretty –get an “A”!!!)
Video – Chemistry of Life
Thursday – Lab
Lipids and Carbohydrates in the foods we eat. This will be a surprise!
Friday – Test Chapter 2
Study! Celebrate your knowledge.
Agenda August 25-29
Saturday August 23rd 2008, 12:21 pm
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Agenda Continue the Study of Chapter 2
Section 2:
The Simple Bare Necessities of Life
Objectives
1. Explain why organisms need food, water, air, and living space.
2. Discuss how living things obtain what they need to live.
Section 3:
The Chemistry of Life
Objectives
1. Compare and contrast the chemical building blocks of cells.
2. Explain the importance of ATP.
Monday – Section 2 “The Simple Bare Necessities of Life” Study Sheet
Assignment DRWB Chapter 2:1,2,3 due Friday
Tuesday – Section 3
Begin “The Chemistry of Life” Study Booklet
Wednesday – Library
Thursday – “Density Demo” Measurement Lab
Friday – Finish “The Chemistry of Life” Study Booklet Due Tuesday (grade)
Check DRWB Chapter 2:1,2,3
Agenda August 18-23
Saturday August 16th 2008, 4:27 pm
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Agenda Continue the Study of Chapter 1
Section 4
Tools, Measurement, and Safety
Objectives
1. Collect, record, and analyze information using various tools.
2. Explain the importance of the International System of Units.
3. Calculate area and density.
4. Identify lab safety symbols, and demonstrate safe practices during lab investigations.
Monday – Lab – Lay of the Lab
Tuesday – DRWB Chapter 1:3,4 due
This was assigned Thursday Aug 13.
Tonight is Curriculum Night; look for the schedule we’re sending home!
Wednesday – Density Demo Homework Worksheet
Thursday – Measurement Review
Friday Chapter 1 Test —- Celebrate Your Knowledge!!