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Today is Wednesday, March 17.
HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17;THURSDAY, MARCH 18;FRIDAY, MARCH 19.
WEDS. NIGHT - complete lab drawings and descriptions; Analysis; label cells on page 3.
THURSDAY NIGHT - complete the Summary page.
FRIDAY - STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for your test!!
Lab is due on Monday, March 22.
Chapter 2 test is on Monday, March 22.
Tuesday, March 16.
The Chapter 2 test has been postponed until Monday, March 22.
Tonight... Refine and label your drawings of the human cheek cells; answer the questions for slide C in the Analysis section.
Also, if you have not done so yet...Refine and label your drawings of the onion skin and elodea;
answer the "Analysis" questions for the onion and elodea.
Label the cell diagrams on page 3.
Monday, March 15.
The Chapter 2 test has been postponed until Monday, March 22.
Tonight... Refine and label your drawings of the onion skin and elodea.
Also, answer the "Analysis" questions for the onion and elodea.
You should be able to complete the elodea drawings and questions. The onion skin section should be completed based upon the work you have done so far in lab.
Friday, March 12.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND!!
Thursday, March 11.
The cell projects that came in today were ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!
Tonight...
Use RAVE as your format to write out the answers to the "Developed Answer Questions" that are included as section IV in your study guide.
You will not be able to do the third question (cheek cells, elodea, onion cells) until we have done the lab so do not write an answer to that question until next week.
Spend 30 minutes ~ if you are writing strong answers you will not be able to write all six.
R = Restate the question
A = Answer the question
V = use key Vocabulary and define the words that are essential for understanding
E = include Examples
Wednesday, March 10.
Cell projects are due tomorrow!!
Use RAVE as your format to write out the answers to the "Developed Answer Questions" that are included as section IV in your study guide.
Spend 30 minutes ~ if you are writing strong answers you will not be able to write all six.
R = Restate the question
A = Answer the question
V = use key Vocabulary and define the words that are essential for understanding
E = include Examples
Remember, your audience(reader)is a third grader... you are teaching him or her about cells.
Tuesday, March 9.
"Cells Alive" internet worksheet. This was assigned last Friday.
Cell project is due on Thursday, March 11;
if you are creating an edible cell please bring your ingredient list in on Wednesday.
"Cells Alive" internet worksheet.
[I apologize, I do not have a copy to post onto this page :( ]
Due Wednesday, March 10.
Thursday, March 4.
There is no written homework tonight.
Please discuss your cell project with a parent... check for materials and supplies.
Wednesday, March 3.
Cell City worksheet.
We will work on cell projects in class tomorrow - come prepared!!
Tuesday, March 2.
Study for QUIZ (Diagram & Functions. Use the flash card sheets, cell diagram handouts and the
R & R: Looking Inside Cells as study tools.
Come up with ideas for project.
QUIZ TOMORROW! Wed., 3/3 "Cell Organelle structure and function".
Monday, March 1.
Complete Review and Reinforce: Looking Inside Cells.
Organelle structure and function quiz... Wednesday, March 3!!
Thursday, February 25.
Complete side 4 of the Cell Organelle Structure and Function organizer.
Wednesday, February 24.
Complete sides 1, 2, and 3 of the Cell Organelle Structure and Function organizer.
Discovering Cells & Microscopes quest has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 12.
Original assignment for Friday...outline "Looking Inside Cells," pages 60 - 67 in your text.
Studying for the test is more important, please have the outline done by February 22.
Tuesday, February 9.
Outline "Looking Inside Cells," pages 60 - 67 in your text. Due Friday.
Discovering Cells & Microscopes quest is Thursday, February 11... even if we have a snow day on Wednesday.
Monday, February 8.
Complete the "Microscope Mania" crossword review sheet.
Side 2 - word search is optional.
Discovering Cells & Microscopes quest is Thursday, February 11.
Friday, February 5.
No homework this weekend.
Discovering Cells & Microscopes quest is Thursday, February 11.
Tuesday, February 2.
Complete the chart on the last page of your lab packet...Part B: Microscope Anatomy.
Use your textbook pages 828-829 as your resource.
Monday, February 1.
Remember... "Threats to Trout" project - due Tuesday, Feb. 2
Thursday, January 28.
Finish your outline of pages 50 - 57.
Remember... "Threats to Trout" project - due Tuesday, Feb. 2
*** If you begin to work on the chart please consider accessing the "Threats to Trout" file that is available on this site.
Directions to get to file:
1. Click on the blue "files" button;
2) Scroll down to file #9 "Threats to Trout - chart";
3) Click on the file;
4) "Save as..." into your own hard drive or memory device.
Wednesday, January 27.
Continue working on "Threats to Trout" project - due Tuesday, Feb. 2
*** If you begin to work on the chart please consider accessing the "Threats to Trout" file that is available on this site.
Directions to get to file:
1. Click on the blue "files" button;
2) Scroll down to file #9 "Threats to Trout - chart";
3) Click on the file;
4) "Save as..." into your own hard drive or memory device.
Tuesday, January 26.
Threats to Trout project - due Tuesday, Feb. 2
Tonight!!
Read the two articles. Highlight or underline the key points that will be needed for the project.
Complete the front page (#'s 1,2,3) of the assignment.
*** If you begin to work on the chart please consider accessing the "Threats to Trout" file that is available on this site.
Directions to get to file:
1. Click on the blue "files" button;
2) Scroll down to file #9 "Threats to Trout - chart";
3) Click on the file;
4) "Save as..." into your own hard drive or memory device.
Monday, January 25.
Complete your outline of pages 42-49 if you have not yet done so.
Actively study the definitions to the key words found on page 42;
also study the family, genus, and species name of the brown trout.
Thursday, January 21.
Continue outlining pages 42 - 49 in your text.
Work for a full 1/2 hour.
Wednesday, January 20.
Read pages 42 - 49 in your text.
Write the definitions of the key terms on page 42; 8 terms.
Friday, January 15.
Have study guide completed for class on Tuesday.
Remember... Chem 101 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20.
Thursday, January 14.
Work on your Chem 101 study guide - you do NOT need to complete it.
You will have class time on Friday to work on the study guide.
Remember... Chem 101 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20.
Wednesday, January 13.
Dissolved oxygen reading and questions.
Tuesday, January 12.
Answer quesions to the pH lab that was completed in class today.
Monday, January 11.
Complete the pH readings and questions(pages 11 and 12 in your notebook).
Thursday, January 7.
Trout sensory organs - reading and worksheet
Wednesday, January 6.
Crossword puzzle: trout body
Tuesday, January 5.
Brown Trout - reading and questions.
Monday, January 4, 2010.
There is no homework tonight.
Wednesday, December 23.
HAPPY VACATION - SEE YOU IN 2010!!
Monday, December 21.
Happy Winter!! brrrrr!
Study, study, STUDY for your Experimental Design test.
Test is scheduled for Wednesday, December 23.
Thursday, December 17.
Read "Chem 101".
After you read go back and highlight the key points;
write at least 3 strong questions about the science content of the article.
Germination lab abstract is due on Monday, December 21.
Experimental Design post-test is on Wednesday, December 23.
Wednesday, December 16.
Continue working on your Germination Lab abstract.
When you complete the rough draft you need to proofread, edit and then write the final copy.
Monday, December 14.
Today you received directions for writing the Germination Lab abstract.
Tonight you need to make a graph of the "Team Johnson" data that I gave out with the assignment description.
If you have time begin writing your rough draft.
Students who earned 24/35 or less on the Coin Lab abstract should plan to join me on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for a writing workshop.
Friday, December 11.
No homework this weekend!!
Eat cookies!
Thursday, December 10.
Read, "Natural History of Brook Trout."
Use the reading as your resource to define the first 10 words on the Trout word list.
Do NOT use the dictionary or an on-line resource.
Tuesday, December 8.
Respiration worksheet:
1)Complete target reading skills; 2)Read in text pages 91-94; 3)Complete the worksheet.
Monday, December 7.
Complete the Background Information for the Germination Lab if you didn't do it this weekend.
Complete the PreLab.
Identify your variables.
Write your hypothesis.
Friday, December 4.
Read and take notes on the Background Information for the Germination Lab.
Happy 80th birthday, Dad!!
Thursday, December 3.
Complete the "Drawing Conclusions" worksheet.
Work on the "Hypothesis Writing Practice" worksheet.
Wednesday, December 2.
Complete the scientific method worksheet - "Sponge Bob!!"
Tuesday, December 1.
Coin lab abstract is due on Wednesday, December 2 - write your final copy; make sure your graph follows "Johnson's Rules.
Before class STAPLE together the following pages:
page 1)Abstract final copy; page 2)Data table; page 3)Graph; page 4) Rough draft.
Monday, November 30.
Coin lab abstract is due on Wednesday, December 2 - work on writing the rough draft; make sure your graph follows "Johnson's Rules.
Tuesday, November 24.
Complete the "Interpreting Data" worksheet.
Bring your Coin Lab to class.
Monday November 23.
Pond aquarium observation is due on tomorrow.
Also, complete the following sections of your "Coin" lab.
*Graph - have the x and y axes labeled; title; caption
*"Describe the design of the Coin Experiment" - this is on the bottom of the third white page
*"Looking at the data" - is is on the top of the brown page
Friday, November 20.
Pond aquarium observation is due on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 18.
Refine (enhance, make perfect) your trout observation page.
Make your drawing perfect.
Label: blood vessels; retina
Include thoughtful and complete written observations.
You will be able to record the chemical data tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 17.
Long Island Sound Watershed:
1. Reading - Highlight the key points
2. Map - Color each drainage basin a separate color; record the color of each basin in the key
3. Complete the crossword
Monday, November 16.
Complete the Water Summary worksheet.
Check out the Leonid meteor showers between 1am and 4:30am Tuesday!
tuesday, November 10.
Water cycle wrap-up project is due on Friday.
Monday, November 9.
Water cycle wrap-up project is due on Friday.
Complete Part 1 tonight -> Use your three graphs and the global water cycle data, answer the four questions on your wrap-up sheet.
Friday, November 6.
No homework this weekend!
Thursday, November 5.
Continue the water cycle activity. Graph your class and your team data on 2 separate graphs.
Review "Johnson's Rules for Graphing" before you create your graphs.
Water Cycle Activity. On "Summary" page complete # 1 (tally your data); # 5 (graph your data).
Notebook check quiz tomorrow. COME PREPARED!!
Tuesday, November 3.
"More Than Just a Swamp," reading and worksheet.
Notebook check quiz is scheduled for Thursday, November 5.
Monday, November 2.
"Groundwater/water cycle" reading and worksheet.
Wednesday, November 4, Notebook check quiz.
Thursday, October 29.
There is no homework this evening.
Tuesday, October 27.
Complete: Interaction Among Living Things, R & R and Enrich.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, October 29, Test Chapter 21 section 2 & section 3.
Wednesday, November 4, Notebook check quiz.
Friday, November 6, end of marking period 1.
Monday, October 26.
Read pages 722-729; complete the GR & S - don't forget to define the key terms that are listed on the back.
Friday, October 23.
Complete the "Counting Turtles" lab, page 719 of text. You should have the data from class.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, October 29, Test Chapter 21 section 2 & section 3.
Wednesday, November 4, Notebook check quiz.
Friday, November 6, end of marking period 1.
Thursday, October 22.
Complete the "Carrying Capacity" packet that you started in class today.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, October 29, Test Chapter 21 section 2 & section 3.
Wednesday, November 4, Notebook check quiz.
Friday, November 6, end of marking period 1.
Wednesday, October 21.
Complete the Section 2 Assessment questions on page 718, # 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c.
Use complete sentences unless a list, chart or diagram is specified.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, October 29, Test Chapter 21 section 2 & section 3.
Wednesday, November 4, Notebook check quiz.
Friday, November 6, end of marking period 1.
Tuesday, October 20.
Complete "Studying Populations" R&R and Enrich.
Monday, October 19.
Read pages 711-718; complete the GR&S.
Thursday, October 15.
Study for your QUEST!!
Period 8 - be prepared to show written evidence of active studying.
Wednesday, October 14.
"Actively" study for Friday's test.
Remember, this means that your study method must involve writing out the information.
Be prepared to show me the evidence of your active studying.
Tuesday, October 13.
Worksheet: Energy Flow in Ecosystems, Review and reinforce.
Ecology quest is scheduled for Friday, October 16.
Friday, October 9.
There is no homework this weekend.
Ecology quest is scheduled for Friday, October 16.
Thursday, October 8.
Read pages 740-745; complete the "Guided Reading and Study" packet.
Wednesday, October 7.
Write a thank you note to Ken Elkins and the Bent of the River staff.
Use the format that was handed out in class today.
Tuesday, October 6.
Great Job at the Bent of the River! Tomorrow we will discuss our findings.
Wednesday, September 30.
Write the definitions to the terms listed on the handout you received in class today.
Due Friday.
Tuesday, September 29.
Read pages 704 - 709 in your text; complete the "Guided Reading and Study" pages that were handed out in class.
Monday, September 28.
Reading and questions: "Freshwater Benthic Macroinvertebrates."
Friday, September 25.
Did you hand in your Bent of the River permission form and check? If not - please do so!!
There is no homework this weekend.
Thursday, September 24.
Did you hand in your Bent of the River permission form and check? If not - please do so!!
Tomorrow we get to meet the baby squirrels!!
Your homework is...
Wildlife Rehabilitation readings and worksheet.
Also register for the online text - by Monday - or, if you do not have internet access, please have a parent sign the registration instructions page.
Wednesday, September 23.
Happy Fall!
Study for your quiz - a) What is Science?, b) Safety in the Laboratory, c) What is Life?
Use the following materials:
Yellow study guide (Use the notebook and textbook pages that you recorded for each section.)
Review mini-quiz for section a) "What is Science?"
Mini-quiz answer key.
1. I
2. O
3. I
4. O
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. b
9. a
10.b
Tuesday, September 22.
Today marks the Autumnal Equinox!!
Page 40. Use complete sentences to answer questions 1a, 1b, 3a, 3c, and the "At-home Activity," remember, you don't have to do this with a family member.
Please hand in your Bent of the River permission slips ASAP!
If you earned 17/25 points or less on your Safety Lab please have is signed by Thursday!!
Monday, September 21. Our last full day of summer.
Complete "What is Life?" Review and Reinforcement.
Remember to treat this page as a quiz - try to complete it using only your brain - then turn to your book and/or notebook to help fill in the blanks.
Quiz on Thursday - use your study guide!!
Please hand in your Bent of the River permission slips ASAP!
Wednesday, September 16.
Use your own observations and your group observations to complete "A Tale Told by Tracks."
Complete "Life Science Concept Map."
Bent of the River permission slips are due on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Tuesday, September 15.
Complete "Review and reinforce: 'What is Science?'"
Bent of the River permission slips are due on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Monday, September 14.
Read pages 6 - 13 in your textbook.
Complete the Guided Reading and Study pages that were handed out in class.
Remember: Pre-read; then READ; then complete the Guided Reading while scanning the reading for your answers.
Friday, September 11.
I will collect the Safety Lab and signed Safety Contract on Monday.
Finish Safety Lab if you have not yet done so, otherwise...
if you have completed the Safety Lab you have no homework!
Thursday, September 10.
Work on lab: Student Safety Test: Recognizing Laboratory Safety
Stop working after 30 minutes.
Tuesday, September 8.
Have your notebook set up by Wednesday.
Your "Welcome" sheet should be signed and your book should be covered by Friday, Sept. 11.
Friday, September 4.
Use your "Welcome" sheet as a reference to set up your notebook.
Please bring your organized notebook and supplies to class on Wednesday, September 9.
Thursday, September 3.
There is no homework tonight.
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