6th Grade Science Life Properties Video ....

Here is the video we watched in class over life properties ... check it out if you need to review....

https://youtu.be/PHmarRhZRGY

Zoology 12/14 - 12/18

Objective this week:  To understand major differences between the three fish classes, and be able to identify fishes within these classes.

Monday
Bony fish specifics

Tuesday
Lamprey dissection 1

Wednesday
Discuss finals/bony fish

Thursday
Lamprey dissection 2

Friday
Final exam prep

Anatomy 12/14 - 12/18

Objective this week:  To review for the final exam, continue the dissection, and to complete the muscle unit.

Monday
Review for final exam

Tuesday
Cat dissection

Wednesday
Final exam for CCCC students

Thursday & Friday
Muscle energy pathways

Field Biology 12/14 -12/18

Objective this week:  To begin looking at Kansas fish and understand their similarities, differences, their importance, and to be able to identify them

Monday
Kansas fish:  Fish basics and catfish identification

Tuesday
Kansas fish:  basses and sunfish

Wednesday
Kansas fish:  rough fish and management

Thursday & Friday
Final review/field work

7th Life Science 12/14 - 12/18

Objective this week:  To understand geologic time scale through the completion of a classroom project using paper towel rolls.

Monday - Friday
Class project:  Paper towel geologic time scales

6th Science 12/14 - 12/18

Objective this week:  To understand the properties of life and how that defines species 

Monday
Life properties - what defines "life"?  Read pages 189-196 in your text.

Tuesday
Keys - how to make them, and their importance.  Make your own key.

Wednesday
Life requirements & cells

Thursday & Friday
Cells and cell types

Biology 12/14 - 12/18

Objective this week:  This week we will discuss the importance of protein synthesis to our lives, and understand how our genetic code assembles proteins and helps to build our physical shape.

Monday
Discuss transcription & translation mechanics & specifics

Tuesday
Protein synthesis continued/dominant & recessive traits

Wednesday
Genetics - Mendel's work

Thursday
Quiz - transcription & translation

Friday
Final review

Zoology Assignment for Friday, 12/11 ......

Please look at what you need to do to complete Friday's assignment...thanks!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Azj37ipSQPjZt7bAJ0zeiVDhoKJdHHawsWxS-fnGnuE/edit?usp=sharing

Field Biology Bird Notes .....

Here is the note set over birds, to use as a study guide for the quiz:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalUFV1eXA3ZTVab2c/view?usp=sharing

Thursday Quizzes ... What to expect (Biology, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, Field Biology)

Here are some things to concentrate on for tomorrow's quizzes in the following classes:

Biology:

We've been talking about mitosis and meiosis.  Be able to put the stages in order ... prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.  Be able to distinguish the stages in these processes apart by correctly pairing photos of the stages with the names of the corresponding stage.  Understand how mitosis and meiosis are different, and what the specific differences are, along with the importance of each process to your life.  The quiz will be multiple choice, short answer, and possibly matching as well .....

6th Grade:

Understand the differences between renewable and non-renewable resources, examples of each, and their importance.  This quiz will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer/fill- in questions.

7th Grade:

Be able to explain why geologic time and "our" time are completely different concepts.  Be able to tell, in general, what organisms lived in the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic Eras.  Also, be able to answer these questions:

What Era included the Devonian Period?
What Era included the Triassic Period?
What Era included the Jurassic Period?
What Era included the Cretaceous Period?
What Era are we in right now?

Here is the link to the geologic time frame web site used in class:

http://www.sherpaguides.com/georgia/coast/natural_history/nh_geologic_time_scale_large.gif

This quiz will be a combination of multiple choice/short answer questions

Field Biology:

Be able to list facts about puddle ducks, diving ducks, the Canada Goose, and the Snow Goose.  Be able to identify in pictures different duck species.  This quiz will be short answer, fill-in, and picture identification.

Zoology 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  To understand the important characteristics of vertebrates and introduction of fish.

Monday
Introduction to vertebrates - form, function, specializations

Tuesday
Vertebrate development and fish

Wednesday
Jawless fish classes and fish anatomy

Thursday
Cartilaginous fish discussion

Friday
Review - fish characteristics

Anatomy 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  To understand the anatomy of and the function of muscles and how they work in the body

Monday
Muscle characteristics, structure, and function

Unit notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalczNhbkZZWllZTWs/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalMHBuWktsMENQU0k/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Muscle contraction mechanics

Wednesday
Muscle contraction mechanics

Thursday
Muscle bioelectricity and energy pathways

Friday
Review - muscle contraction mechanics

Field Biology 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  Wrap up migratory birds and waterfowl and take a quiz at the end of the week over the waterfowl unit

Monday
Waterfowl wrap up; identification and facts

Tuesday
Field work, weather permitting

Wednesday
Review for waterfowl quiz

Thursday
Waterfowl quiz

Friday
Hadachek absent - TBA

7th Life Science 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of geologic time to the development of organisms throughout the history of the earth.

Monday
Geologic time and eras, periods epochs

Here's a link to the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Guc2oxV8lHsTcpWmrt4WexGHKAzbfvSK8QipiTC5VEI/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday & Wednesday
Major geologic time events and creatures within those time frames.  Worksheet due by 4pm Wednesday.

Thursday
Quiz - geologic time

Friday
TBA - Hadachek absent

6th Science 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of renewable energy sources and take a test at the end of the week over renewable and non-renewable resources

Monday
Renewable energy resources

Tuesday
Renewable energy resources

Wednesday
Review energy resources

Thursday
Test - energy resources

Friday
TBA - Hadachek absent

Biology 12/7 - 12/11

Objective this week:  To compare and contrast the division of cells and cellular components with a quiz scheduled for the end of the week to demonstrate mastery of the concept.

Monday
Meiosis and meiotic division

Tuesday
Meiosis and meiotic division

Wednesday
Review mitosis and meiosis

Thursday
Quiz - meiosis

Friday
TBA - Hadachek absent

Zoology Crayfish Practical

Here's what to study for tomorrow's crayfish practical....

Zoology 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over arthropoda and complete a practical over the crayfish with a 100/80 performance objective.

Tuesday
Open review - crayfish parts

Wednesday
Dissection videos/student-based learning

Thursday
Crayfish practical

Friday
Reflection - arthropods

Anatomy 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To master the upper  body bones and take a practical at the end of the week to show understanding of the topic

Tuesday
Review upper body bones and study for a quiz tomorrow

Wednesday
Quiz - upper body bones

Thursday
Begin lower  body bones and review for tomorrow's practical

Friday
Practical exam over upper body bones and discuss lower body bones

Field Biology 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To understand and learn the importance of waterfowl migration and learn/identify different types of Kansas waterfowl

Tuesday
Bison documentary today

Wednesday
Migration routes/migratory bird specifics

Thursday, Friday
Migratory bird identification

7th Life Science 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of technology in genetics and how that affects modern-day organisms

Tuesday
Work on the artificial selection assignment due by 4pm tomorrow.  Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b6BDXDdBrV3hULhxB7zMDkrMMEI40YVm6nx9LRHNGzs/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Discuss artificial selection and techniques on how it's done, along with concerns about it's use.  Selection assignment due by 4pm today.

Thursday
Video - Designer babies

Friday
Artificial selection extension

6th Science 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To introduce the Earth's energy resources and renewable/non-renewable resources

Tuesday
Renewable vs non-renewable energy sources & facts

Wednesday

Specifics:

• Create an E Mail that you'll send to me at jhadachek@usd107.org and be sure to spell my name right
• Locate two web sites discussing renewable energy sources 
• Locate two web sites discussing non-renewable energy sources
• Share all four of these links in the E Mail (+4)

For ONE of the renewable sites, write a paragraph in complete sentences explaining what you learned about renewable resources (+3)

For ONE of the non-renewable sites, write a paragraph in complete sentences explaining what you learned about non-renewable resources (+3)



Thursday & Friday
Energy projects/extension

Biology 12/1 - 12/4

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of cellular division to your life, and introduce the basics of DNA and genes

Tuesday
Mitosis and cell division - steps and stages

Wednesday
Mitosis & meiosis

Thursday & Friday
Meiotic division and sex cell specifics

Zoology 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  To wrap up the crayfish dissection and film a dissection tutorial over crayfish anatomy

Monday
Dissection wrap-up, mini interviews

Tuesday
Film crayfish segments (both internal and external anatomy)

Anatomy 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  To introduce and become familiar with the parts of the upper skeleton and arms

Monday & Tuesday
Upper skeleton bone identification

Field Biology 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  Field work, weather pending.  Wrap up bird management

Monday & Tuesday
Field work and bird management wrap up

7th Life Science 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  To build DNA models and get hands-on experience with how DNA is built.

Monday & Tuesday
DNA model construction

6th Science 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  Student differentiated projects - student-taught lessons over volcanoes, earthquakes, and fault lines

Monday
Student taught lessons

Tuesday
Review - earth systems

Biology 11/23 - 11/24

Objective this week:  Wrap up cell basics and film the kinesthetic project

Monday
Film kinesthetic project today

Tuesday
Review - cells

Field Biology Rocket Netting Assignment

Here is the assignment that we did in class today, Friday 11/20/15.  It is due by the end of the period.  If you're absent, the assignment is due upon your return, as per the District's late work policy.  Please take the time to complete this reading and the worksheet that's at the very end of it.  Thank you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalNDhGTUF2ZnpyckE/view?usp=sharing

Anatomy 11/16 - 11/20

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over the bones of the face and spine, completing a practical exam at the end of the week

Monday
Hadachek absent - complete pre lab over bones of the spine

Tuesday
Spinal bones

Wednesday
Hadachek absent - open study of spinal bones

Thursday
Spinal bones and review for practical test over the bones of the face and spine

Friday
Practical - bones of the face and spine

Zoology 11/16 - 11/20

Objective this week:  To introduce crustaceans and decapods, and to complete a dissection over the crayfish.

Monday
Crustaceans and decapods

Tuesday
Crayfish dissection

Wednesday
Video today

Thursday
Crayfish and decapods

Friday
Crayfish dissection

Field Biology 11/16 - 11/20

Objective this week:  To discuss bird management in Kansas and across the country, including facts about wild turkey and quail

Monday - Friday
Bird management specifics and applications

7th Life Science 11/16 -11/20

Objective this week:  To master the concepts of sexual & asexual reproduction through the successful completion of a STEM activity.

Monday
Introduce the STEM activity

Tuesday - Friday
Seed building STEM

6th Science 11/16 - 11/20

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over earthquakes & natural disasters.  There will be a test on Friday over these concepts

Monday - Wednesday
Wrap up important concepts over earthquakes & natural disasters, and discuss erosion and weathering

Thursday
Review for Friday's quiz

Friday
Quiz- weathering, erosion, and earthquakes

Biology 11/16 - 11/20

Objective this week:  To master the concepts of cells by the end of the week through a kinesthetic activity and lab work, culminating with a quiz at the end of the week.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Afraid of the Dark kinesthetic activity

Thursday
Cell lab

Friday
Quiz - cells and tonicity

Zoology Grasshopper Practical

Here is the answer sheet for the practical (blank, of course) .... this gives you an idea of what the format will be like .......

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalZ0hmWTVVU2tPdEE/view?usp=sharing

Zoology 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To discuss class Insecta, and reach level of mastery on the grasshopper dissection through the completion of a practical exam.  There will also be an Insecta quiz at the end of the week.

Monday
Begin class Insecta - morphology, success, and species

Tuesday
Final grasshopper lab

Wednesday
class Insecta

Thursday
Grasshopper practical exam

Friday
Quiz - class Insecta

Anatomy 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery with bone functioning, measured through the completion of a bone test at the beginning of the week.  From there, specific bone names will be introduced, starting with the bones of the face and the spine.

Monday
Bone Unit Exam

Tuesday - Friday
Bone identification labs all week

Field Biology 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery with mammal skulls and tracks through the completion of an exam, and to begin discussing wildlife management and sampling methods

Monday
Test - mammal skulls and track identification

Tuesday
Radio collar techniques and wildlife sampling methods

Wednesday
Video today

Thursday & Friday
Turkey and upland game management

7th Science 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To understand how mutations and "survival gimmicks" play into an organism's long-term survival on this planet.  A STEM activity will take place to conclude the week.

Monday
Video - mutations.  Genetics packets due today by 4pm.

Tuesday
Discussion of mutation outcomes

Wednesday


Homework will be this word search.  Define the vocab words on the back side of the paper, in complete sentences.  This will be due tomorrow.

Word Search:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybala1p4Z2h6NjFoM2c/view?usp=sharing

Thursday & Friday
STEM activity - mutations

6th Science 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To learn about earthquakes, how they work, and how to build earthquake-resistant structures through a STEM activity.

Monday
Earthquakes & mountain building

Tuesday
Video - changing Earth surfaces

Wednesday
Veteran's Day program ... no class

Thursday & Friday
Earthquake STEM

Biology 11/9 - 11/13

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of cells, their discovery to mankind, and to learn the pieces and parts which make up a cell & allows them to function.

Monday
Introduction to cells.  Discuss the anatomy of cells and their components

Tuesday
Cell classifications and divisions, and continue cellular components

Wednesday
Cells in your body .... here's what you need to do:

Research cells in your body, so you can be more aware of the different cells and what they do for your life.

Using the Internet:
Choose five different cells located in your body.  You will need a different website for each cell type you research.  Do not use the same website for multiple cell types.  For each site, provide the link to the site, and discuss the cell that you have chosen that you found interesting.

Specifics:

• Five web links provided:  (+1 each, +5 total)
• A different cell type listed for each web site, including functions of that cell, where they are found, and what you found interesting about that cell type ...in complete sentences.   (+2 each, +10 total)
• A YouTube link provided discussing one of your body's cell types (+1)
• A review, in complete sentences, about the information found in the YouTube video (+2)

+18 and this is due tomorrow .... 11/12.  Please E Mail to jhadachek@usd107.org thanks!

Thursday
Cell lab - microscopes

Friday
Cell quiz - cell basics

Zoology Grasshopper Dissection & Practical Information

The grasshopper dissection practical is scheduled for Thursday, 11/12.  The dissection packet will be due by Wednesday, 11/11 by that day as well.

Here are the specific structures that you need to have mastered by test day:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-nZhws8NfqgRjhuYADVf2NQPCerQdGlxw3J0kBTw80/edit?usp=sharing

Zoology Tick Quiz on Friday!!

There will be a tick quiz on Friday, 11/6/15.  Here is what you will need to know for it:

• The quiz will be on paper, not on Quia.
• You will have five minutes to study in class for it.
• Be able to identify Lone Star Ticks and American Dog Ticks from a picture
• Study and know the life stages of a tick, from egg to adult, including correct leg numbers
• Male vs female tick ... how to tell the difference?
• Hypostome - what is it?
• How do you correctly and safely remove a tick that's embedded in your skin?
• Lyme Disease .... what does it do?
• What are some measures you should take to reduce tick exposure when outside?

Let me know if you have any questions.  Good luck!

Anatomy Bone Unit Review

Here is the review for Monday's bone unit exam:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h7N7vIdZQr2y3hO1H6gq6_hfm40V07qB4GZ6xtpKhBc/edit?usp=sharing

Zoology 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of arthropods and their body plan, and to reach the level of mastery of insect body segments through the completion of the grasshopper dissection.

Monday
Arachnids - ticks and spiders

Tuesday
Grasshopper dissection 2

Wednesday
Ticks/spiders and transition to Insecta if time; review mouthparts & leg parts of grasshoppers

Thursday
Dissection wrap-up.  Film dissection tutorials

Friday
Quiz - Ticks.  Know:  life cycle, tick facts (prevention, diseases, etc) , tick genders, tick anatomy, Lone-Star Tick identification and American Dog Tick identification

Anatomy 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To understand the repair process with bone fractures, and discuss bone disorders.  A bone unit exam will be given on Friday.

Monday
Bone fractures and healing processes

Tuesday
Review fracture healing mechanics and begin building a fracture model

Specifics for the bone fracture model can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uyGe5P2M1eLmT8p5pi6CU8IOFt5tdQOClb25R_YtRa0/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Finish fracture model. Filming must be completed by Friday afternoon

Thursday
Bone disorders/review for test

Friday
Bone disorders/review for test/film fracture models

Field Biology 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To learn about specific Kansas varmints, canids, and urban wildlife management issues.  There will be a test at the beginning of next week over skull and track identification.

Monday
Mammal track field trip.

Tuesday
Video:  Raccoon Nation

Wednesday
Kansas varmints and canids.  Urban wildlife will be discussed as well.  Hand out urban coyote assignment (Due Friday)

Here is the link to the website for the assignment:

http://ohioline.osu.edu/b929/pdf/b929.pdf

....and here is the link to the assignment, if you miss class:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iisfW2U5pqLOywyk5Uv8KZ6ZyMS0HVYTE2Nitg20-Sg/edit?usp=sharing

Remember, this is due FRIDAY by 4pm.

The main goal today is to discuss nuisance wildlife and issues regarding that wildlife.  Important links can be found here:

Link for information regarding nuisance wildlife:

http://www.wildlife.k-state.edu/nuisance-wildlife.html

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cr6IwcG1XVaPgrCLKABzzXMt_ycEN24r0rvs6dJaVYc/edit?usp=sharing

Prepare for next Tuesday's nuisance wildlife presentation

Thursday
Field Work (weather permitting)

Friday
Coyote assignment due. Prepare your nuisance wildlife presentations

7th Life Science 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over basic genetics through the completion of a differentiated paperslide video project.

Monday
Finish paperslide project

Tuesday
Film paperslide project today and review genetics notes/reading.

Wednesday
Pedigree charts

Thursday
Begin discussing variety as being important, and mutations

Friday
Video - mutations

6th Science 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of plate tectonics and how the Earth's surface changes throughout time

Monday
Brochures due by 4pm.  Finish brochures.

Tuesday
Plate boundary specifics.  Read pages 107-111 in text.  Do #1-10 on page 112.  Due tomorrow by 4pm

Wednesday
Book questions due.  Tsunami Video

Thursday
Discuss earthquakes

Friday
Review questions today

Biology 11/2 - 11/6

Objective this week:  To be able to relate biodiversity to your life and understand the importance of human impacts on biodiversity .... as well as to be able to understand the importance of group work within living systems.

Monday
Teachable lesson prep today

Tuesday
Data analysis - biodiversity study

Wednesday & Thursday
Students teaching their lessons these days

Friday
Quiz - cooperation and social orders in living things

Biology Cooperative Behavior Project

Here is the next big project for Biology:  Design and create a teachable lesson about cooperative animal behavior, and then teach that lesson to a classmate.  Specifics for the lesson can be found here:

How to create a teachable lesson:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10qUIYg1mWyKQuuxguB2Sox0eQerdqUbfuwwqZYrNads/edit?usp=sharing


The assignment specifics:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AM0FoWrbJ8e0CiFLFHJpM3vUcLc2VeTYejiCfY1akSM/edit?usp=sharing

Due date:  TBA (middle of next week is the target date)

Anatomy 10/26 - 10/30

Objective this week:  To learn about the anatomy of human bones from a structural standpoint, and take a quiz mid-week over the bones.  

Monday
Bone anatomy - osteons, formation of bones, ossification, and bone features

Tuesday
Review vocab from bone anatomy and study for quiz.  Review and look at bone types

Wednesday
Bone quiz:  Functions of bones, basic bone anatomy and bone categories

Thursday
Bone remodeling and bone repair specifics

Friday
Halloween activity:  The Skeleton

Zoology 10/26 - 10/30

Objective this week:  To complete a test over the mollusca with a 100/75 performance objective and introduce the insect unit.

Monday
Test - phylum mollusca.  Introduce the insects

Tuesday
Insect basics - anatomy, physiology, specializations

Wednesday
Grasshopper dissection 1

Thursday
Review grasshopper dissection.

Friday
Quiz:  Arthropod basics.  Video today - giant bugs!

6th Science 10/26 - 10/30

Objective this week:  To finish the atmosphere discussion, complete a basic unit over the water cycle, and complete a test at the end of the week over earth spheres and the water cycle.

Monday
Discuss layers of the atmosphere.  Worksheet packet is due today over earth spheres.

Tuesday
Watch this video and take notes over the water cycle:




Wednesday
Water cycle activity/project

Thursday
Review for earth spheres/water cycle test

Friday
Earth sphere/water cycle test

Field Biology 10/26 -10/30

Objective this week:  To introduce animal skull identification and complete a unit test over tracks and skull identification at the end of the week

Monday
Critical thinking activity over biodiversity:

• Choose 8 organisms (living/dead ... plants, grasshoppers, etc, any combination of these) (+8)
• Title "Biodiversity" (+2)
• Include four labels (consumer producer, decomposer, organism name, etc) (+2)
• Explain their importance to the ecosystem (+3)
• Total points = +15 (test points)

**This is a critical thinking activity to explain the importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem.  Basically students were given until the end of the period to collect eight things and explain their importance in the ecosystem.  This was due by the end of class today.  If you're not here, it needs to be completed when you get back ... the easiest way is to film it with your phone, or bring it to me in the morning or after school.  If you've passed the attendance policy guidelines (your five days), remember it's due when you get back so you don't miss these points. **

If you have any questions, please E Mail me so I can help walk you through the process.


Tuesday
Grasshopper data analysis

Wednesday
Skull identification/review animal tracks

Thursday
Grasshopper data analysis/review animal tracks and skulls.  Complete data entry for grasshopper analysis

Friday
Test - animal skulls and tracks

7th Life Science 10/26 - 10/30

Objective this week:  An introduction into genetics and punnett squares.  And dominant/recessive traits and how they work.  Discuss Mendel's work.  Learning will be assessed through the completion of punnett square worksheets and a quiz on Friday.

Monday
Discuss basic genetics and Mendel's contributions to this area of science.  Discuss dominant vs recessive traits and how they work

Tuesday
Watch this video, take notes, and practice the problems at the end of the video:




Wednesday
Discuss pedigrees and how they work, along with genotype/pheonotype analysis

Thursday
Punnett Squares/Paperslide video setup.

Friday
Genetics quiz - there will be a 100/80 performance objective on this quiz.  Continue with paperslide project.

Biology 10/26 - 10/30

Objective this week:  To investigate and complete a field study over biodiversity in different habitats around the school.

Usually for my lesson plans, I post headings for Monday - Friday and then list what all is happening for those days.  This study really depends on what we have in the pit traps, and how long it takes to sort the insects/specimens in class.  The bulk of this class will involve filling out data charts and comparing group data.  Data charts will most likely be filled out on Tuesday & Thursday, with MWF being dedicated to sampling/collecting data.  Grades will be given for data charts and participation within groups for this activity.  This is a great way to do hands-on application with the NGSS Standards......

All things Sub-Related for Friday....here is what the assignments are/what you can expect, for ALL classes:

Hey everyone,  I'm not going to be here on Friday, 10/23.  This is the rundown of what you need to do:

Biology:

Please complete the worksheet found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqfBFEHCQtOxNyBS6_tOkiJSymULYoqFFUVt3fhNVNY/edit?usp=sharing

The website for answering the questions can be found here:

http://antark.net/ant-life/the-family/

If you get finished with that early (which you will, most likely), then get headphones from the back of the room and watch this video:




If the video won't play, or has buffering/Internet issues, then please grab a science book from the table and read it.  Stay busy (and awake!) the entire period.  Thank you!

6th Grade Science:

You will complete a fairly large packet over the earth systems.  You will need your notes and book to complete this.  Be sure to bring materials to class or you will lose letters off your responsibility card.  This will be due MONDAY by 4pm!  If you get done early, get a science book off the table and read it.  The link to the packet can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalN1d2VnBWVlpnRm8/view?usp=sharing

7th Grade Life Science:

Please watch the following videos.  No facts are needed today, just watch the videos ......get the
headphones from the back of the class and return them when finished.







Read a book if you get finished with these, thanks!

6th Period Field Biology

Finish the packet over mammal tracks and turn it in.  It is due today.   Next, watch this elk video on your iPad.  Use the headphones in the tote and return them when finished.  If there are video problems, you can read books that are on the science table.  Stay busy the entire period, please!




7th Period A & P:

There will be an assembly this period....not much of a class today, really ....

8th Period Zoology:

Today is an open study period for Monday's exam over mollusca.  Stay busy and work hard.  Thanks!

Field Biology Animal Tracks

Hey everyone,

Here is the link you need to research for today's class period:

http://www.oyccweb.com/uploads/2/6/4/4/26442920/animal_track_id_guide.pdf

This site deals with animal tracks.  Your goal is to complete the chart provided based off this web site.  The chart will be due tomorrow at the beginning of class ....

Here is the chart:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbsNnrDkVfAW-T6FLxPHubK-hD-eA3q0ApsY4cCe6TA/edit?usp=sharing

Biology: Ant worksheet and website

Here is the worksheet and the website for the ant section of class:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqfBFEHCQtOxNyBS6_tOkiJSymULYoqFFUVt3fhNVNY/edit?usp=sharing

http://antark.net/ant-life/the-family/

Anatomy: Bone Unit Notes

Here is the link for the notes in the bone unit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalWm53RDU3R3JEVDQ/view?usp=sharing

All Classes ... Here's what you need to do today!

Your particular class should cue the video to:

Life Science:  Beginning

6th Field Biology:  1:08

7th A & P:  1:37

8th Zoology:  2:03

5th Period Life Science .... Video to watch if you get done early!!

Hey gang,

Here is a video about eagles to watch if you get done with your mitosis packet.  Use headphones in the tote, and remember to return your headphones when you are finished.  If the video won't work, you're to read a book or something from my science book table and stay busy the entire period.  Thank you!!

Anatomy 10/19 - 10/23

Objective this week:  To discuss facts about human bones and osteogenesis

Monday
Begin pre-reading the text over bones.

Tuesday
Bone specifics - skeletal functions, types of bones, bone anatomy

Wednesday
Bone remodeling & repair

Thursday
Begin bone tutorial today

Friday
Bone tutorial

7th Grade Life Science 10/19 - 10/23

Objective this week:  To reach level of mastery over mitosis & cell division through the completion of a differentiated project and an onion root tip project.

Monday
Read packet and answer questions over cell division within the packet.  Due by end of period.

Tuesday & Wednesday
Complete/Film project.   Begin working on onion root tip project

Thursday
Onion root tip project & reflection

Friday
Video today

Field Biology 10/19 - 10/23

Objective this week:  Film the deer aging tutorials and reach level of mastery over deer aging and deer  biology, and introduce wildlife tracks.  We will also count grasshoppers this week

Monday
Count, identify, and measure all remaining grasshoppers.  Do not get species/bags mixed up under any circumstances!

Tuesday
Film deer aging videos/tutorials today

Wednesday
Begin discussing animal tracks today

Thursday
Animal tracks and animal track chart completion

Friday
Animal tracks/video

Zoology 10/19 - 10/23

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery with phylum mollusca and to have 100% of the students score at least a 75% on next Monday's exam.

Monday
Bivalvia & cephalopoda anatomy.  Watch this video over bivalvia:

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Tuesday
Bivalvia notes today

Wednesday
Cephalopoda notes and board review assignment

Thursday
Board review assignment and film.  There will be a mollusc test on Monday.

Friday
Video today

6th Science 10/19 - 10/23

Objective this week:  To discuss specific earth systems and complete a quiz on Thursday demonstrating your understanding of the topic.

Monday
Begin discussing the spheres of the earth.  Take notes over the geosphere and hydrosphere.  Read pages 79 - 83.

Tuesday

Take notes over the atmosphere.  Then......

Review these videos:




Next, begin creating a student-taught lesson over one of the spheres using a whiteboard, and upload it to the class YouTube channel.

Wednesday
Whiteboard tutorials continued

Thursday
Review the spheres and take quiz

Friday
Video today

Biology 10/19 -10/23

Objective this week:  To begin discussing interdependent relationships and biodiversity in ecosystems through the implementation of a biodiversity project.  This satisfies NG Science Standards HS LS2 1,2,6,7,8

Monday
Discussion of biodiversity and what affects biodiversity.  Discuss the scientific method and propose hypothesis about the biodiversity of insects around the school.  Place pit traps for study and research.
Tuesday
Video - cooperative behavior of ants

Wednesday
Discuss video and explain ant castes.  There will be an ant caste worksheet to complement this discussion.

Thursday
Ant caste worksheet due; continue biodiversity discussion

Friday
Hadachek absent - Google Classroom assignment

7th Grade .... Mitosis Video

Hey everyone, in case you missed the note set over mitosis, or you didn't get all of the notes, here it is:

Anatomy: Integumentary System Review!

Here is the review for Friday's integumentary system exam.  Be sure to start studying this NOW!!!!!


https://docs.google.com/document/d/15h2DxMUCqBGvn5xgSkecCn1PhNN-7k_F5pt9F3hR_js/edit?usp=sharing

Field Biology - Google Classroom assignment

Hey there,

If you missed class the other day, you should have gotten an E Mail from me with an invite into the new Field Bio Google Classroom page.  Please join that site and complete the assignment over the reproductive cycles of deer species for points.  It's worth +14 and is due Monday by 4pm.  Thanks!!!

Field Biology 10/12 - 10/16

Objective this week:  To learn specifics about aging deer via tooth wear and to create a tutorial on video over the process.

Monday
Tooth aging - whitetail deer.  The basic info can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CZR7ADVlaO2LhJ5ebmTGVYTd8BCT-passcYMIQDIcbE/edit

Tuesday
Data analysis - grasshoppers

Wednesday
Tooth aging whitetail deer and begin video tutorial over the topic.  Specifics can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F9pB9K0r8S8JB1wLAhRDk4mPVWyn8uZ_eoMovBLozSY/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday
Data analysis - grasshoppers

Friday
Tooth wear tutorial project

Anatomy 10/12 - 10/16

Objective this week:  To discuss cancer mechanics and to take a test over the integumentary system unit on Friday

Monday
Cancer mechanics and specifics, including roles of genes and facts about various types of cancer

Tuesday
Video clip - cancer mechanics.  Review skin facts

Wednesday
Review burns/hair/nails

Thursday
Review cancer/wrap up unit

Friday
Integumentary system exam

7th Science 10/12 - 10/16

Objective this week:  To learn the importance of cell division and the mechanics of how it works, and to complete a microscope lab and a kinesthetic activity called "46 pairs".

Monday
Watch a lecture video over cell division & complete a worksheet over the video.  The video can be found here:


Tuesday
Onion root tip lab

Wednesday
Finish the onion root-tip lab and then read pages 85 - 93.  Complete # 1-10 on page 94.

Thursday
Begin kinesthetic activity "46 pairs"

Friday
46 pairs continued

6th Science 10/12 - 10/16

Objective this week: To discuss galaxies and review solar system facts, and take a quiz at the end of the week to show mastery of the content.

Monday
Film paperslide videos

Tuesday
Galaxies and light years.  Read pages 59 -61 and do # 1-10 on page 63

Wednesday
Book questions due. Review galaxies and re-visit moon phases.

Thursday
Review galaxies, moon phases, and stars.

Friday
Quiz - space systems

Zoology 10/12 - 10/16

Objective this week:  To learn about phylum mollusca and major classes through lecture, lab work, and a quiz at the end of the week

Monday
Class bivalvia and clam anatomy, and Google Classroom walkthrough

Tuesday
Squid dissection 1

Wednesday
Cephalopoda and octopus investigation

Thursday
Squid dissection 2

Friday
Quiz:  Bivalvia & cephalopoda

Biology 10/12-10/16

Objective this week:  To determine the level of understanding of carrying capacity & density through a quiz, as well as learning how to determine population growth types/trophic levels in a food web.

Monday
Quiz - carrying capacity and density
Google Classroom walkthrough

Tuesday
Growth curves:  Exponential vs Logistic growth

Wednesday/Thursday
Trophic levels and food webs

Friday
Cooperative animal behavior

Field Biology Assignment due 10/7/15 by 4pm ...

Look up information regarding the life cycle of elk and/or elk antler shedding & the process behind it.  E Mail me the link to the URL, and in your E Mail, write a reflection over what you learned in the article.  The reflection must be a minimum of ten complete sentences, and will be due by 4pm tomorrow.

Zoology Earthworm Practical

Here are the structures you need to know for tomorrow's earthworm practical.  You'll also need to know any functions as well.

External:

• Prostomium
• Clitellum

Internal:

• Aortic arches
• Brain
• Esophagus
• Crop
• Gizzard
• Intestine
• Seminal vesicle
• Seminal receptacle
• Septa

**The practical will involve pins stuck in the earthworm and you will need to identify the structures based on identification/function.  There will be a partial word bank to help with spelling/memory.

Here is a link to the structures:

http://bentonzoology.wikispaces.com/file/view/Earthworm-Body-Segments.jpg/276923164/560x419/Earthworm-Body-Segments.jpg

Paperslide Videos .... How to do them!

Hey gang, whenever we need to do paperslide videos, here are the instructions how to do one:


Here are some more tips that I filmed:

6th Science 10/5 - 10/9

Objective this week:  To understand how the solar system is arranged, and facts about stars, galaxies, and planets.  There will be a papreslide video activity this week, as well as a quiz on Friday over stars and galaxies.

Monday
Discuss the planets of the solar system.  Read pages 50-55.  Do # 1-10 on page 56.

Tuesday
Page 56 questions due.  Review planets through a paperslide video project

Wednesday -Thursday
Earth/Space unit paperslide shows and begin galazies

Friday
Quiz - planets.  Discuss galaxies

7th Life Science 10/5 -10/9

Objective this week:  To take a test over plant vs animal organization at the end of the week, and to begin a unit over microscopes and microscope 

Monday
Review plant/animal organization.  Begin microscopes.  There will be a quiz on plant systems on Friday.

Tuesday
Microscope lab 1

Wednesday
Plant/animal systems review

Thursday
Microscope lab 2

Friday
Test - plant vs animal systems

Field Biology 10/5 - 10/9

Objective this week:  To continue working on the grasshopper field study and introduce the basics of deer/big game management.  There will be a quiz over big game management at the end of this week.

Monday
Big game management techniques

Tuesday
Grasshopper field study

Wednesday
Big game management techniques

Thursday
Grasshopper field study

Friday
Quiz - big game management

Anatomy & Physiology 10/5 - 10/9

Objective this week:  To master the concepts of hair, skin, and nails, while introducing burns and skin cancers.  There will be a quiz at the end of the week to assess the level of learning throughout the unit up to this point.

Monday
Review hair facts.  Discuss glands & nails

Tuesday
Skin care lab

Wednesday
Burns and burn categories.  Stem cell gun discussion.

Thursday
Lab work and begin discussing cancer

Friday
Cancer dynamics and types of cancer explained.  Quiz over hair, nails, and skin

Zoology 10/5 - 10/9

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over segmented worm anatomy through a lab practical test.

Monday
Leeches & earthworms, and real-world significance of these creatures plus handout.

Tuesday
Review anatomy of an earthworm and prepare for tomorrow's practical over the earthworm

Wednesday
Earthworm practical

Thursday
Video - squids

Friday
Begin discussing molluscs and their body plan

Biology 10/5 - 10/9

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over carrying capacity dynamics through the successful completion of a case study.  There will be a quiz at the end of the week over carrying capacity and population dynamics.

Monday & Tuesday
Continue working on/wrap up case study over carrying capacity

Wednesday
Case study presentations and reflection of group work

Thursday
Exponential vs logistic growth, graphical analysis. Review density and limiting factors.

Friday
Video .... there will be a quiz over carrying capacity on Monday.

Anatomy 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To learn about hair/skin picking disorders and differences between hair types.

Monday
Watch a video over trich and complete a worksheet over the topic.  The worksheet can be found at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F8O09d382RzFxza0o4-rdXaaM9hmfFP1ell6wERiWR0/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Review hair, and begin discussing nail structure/function.  Worksheet over Trich due today by 4pm.

Field Biology 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To introduce the basics of wildlife management and how that fits into population ecology

Monday
Lincoln-Peterson indexing of wildlife populations and worksheet

Tuesday
Lincoln-Peterson index worksheet due, and more population studies

7th Grade Life Science 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To understand differences between plant & animal organization systems

Monday

Watch this video over plant vs. animal organization and complete an assignment over it:

Tuesday
Plant vs animal organization activity

6th Science 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To learn the mechanics and facts about the solar system

Monday
Earth/Moon/Tide and student pre-quiz/survey

Tuesday
Earth/stellar body relationships

Zoology 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To learn the anatomy of a segmented worm through lecture discussion and dissection.

Monday
Segmented worms - earthworms and leeches.

Tuesday
Dissection - segemented worms

Biology 9/28 - 9/29

Objective this week:  To begin a differentiated carrying capacity project

Monday & Tuesday
Differentiated carrying capacity project.  Specifics for the project can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pp1eRdcTEGqklI1eBizP3NvvbJvypIyy4sH4HZRGuQY/edit?usp=sharing

Biology Assignment .... in case you missed it!

On Thursday, we discussed limiting factors and carrying capacity.  You will need to get notes from someone over this .... here is the worksheet that you missed if you weren't in class.  This is to be turned in for points.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vHLCWa3EVUNxnlI9gl-hga0MweVSsaBBgpG-JqfUSIM/edit?usp=sharing

Zoology....more review stuff....

Here is another review resource for the test tomorrow.  I wrote this information with classes, tables, structures, etc....use it as a study guide...it will help!!!

6th Grade Shoutout!!

I just wanted to give a HUGE shoutout to my 6th grade science class today.  You did a great job at following instructions & working hard, and we had an amazing discussion about leadership today .... part of that conversation literally gave me goosebumps.  I am so proud to be able to teach such an awesome group of young people!!!  You guys rock!!!

Zoology Review Sheet - Flatworms & Roundworms

Here is the review sheet for the flatworm & roundworm exam on Friday.  The exam will be multiple choice and will be worth approx. 40 points.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1INTDwR7K6Spn81ZUhVDkoU1aJTEt0-EWjG6pwkRUWzA/edit?usp=sharing

Anatomy 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week:  To learn integumentary system dynamics MWF, and to learn/master tissue identification during T,U labs

Monday
Begin integumentary system basics, statistics, and roles.  Introduce epidermal layers

Tuesday
Tissue identification lab

Wednesday
Review epidermal layers and discuss all things dermis.  Discuss the anatomy of human hair

Thursday
Tissue identification quiz

Friday
Trich basics and trich worksheet/web extension

Field Biology 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week:  To discuss biology & the environment, including food web dynamics.  We will also collect & analyze more grasshopper field data

Monday
Discuss producers, consumers, and decomposers.  Complete a field video segment over these levels by the end of class Wednesday, weather permitting

Tuesday
Grasshopper field study

Wednesday
Producers, consumers, decomposers and video segment

Thursday
Analysis of grasshopper field study

Friday
Producers, consumers, decomposers field extension

7th Grade Life Science 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week: To introduce the organ system level of development, beginning with the nervous system and then continuing to muscular system.  There will be a quiz at the end of the week over the nervous system

Monday
Introduce organizational levels in the body and discuss how tissues & organs differ

Tuesday
Nervous system basics & anatomy

Wednesday
Nervous system project

Thursday
Review nervous system.  Muscular system basics

Friday
Nervous system quiz and muscles

Zoology 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week:  To wrap up the non-segmented worm unit and take a test at the end of the week.  Mastery will be demonstrated through student teaching of concepts.

Monday
Student teaching project - worms

Tuesday
Wrap up student teaching project and present if time allows

Wednesday
Present worm projects

Thursday
Open review for exam

Friday
Exam - non segmented worms. There is a 100/70 performance objective on this exam

6th Grade Science 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over maps and finish the week with a map test

Monday
Topographic map wrap - up

Tuesday & Wednesday
Technology in map-making

Thursday
Review maps

Friday
Take test - map unit

Biology 9/21 - 9/25

Objective this week:  To understand how energy flows through ecosystems from one trophic level to another, and be able to relate that to your life.  Assessment will be determined through critical thinking exercises and a quiz at the end of the week.

Monday
Begin discussing ecosystem basics.  Explain where ecosystems fit in to the biosphere and the world.  Then talk about limiting factors and how they work in the ecosystem.  Discuss differences between density and carrying capacity.

Tuesday
Carrying capacity discussion and calculations.  Explain limiting factors.

Wednesday
Trophic levels and their importance

Thursday
Quiz - trophic levels and ecosystem dynamics

Friday
Begin differentiated group activity over carrying capacity

Anatomy: Integumentary system note set

Here is the note set for the integumentary system:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BdlTBXZuJySovQZsK-BTrDTb4WWCICy2_pQdfDRM-c/edit?usp=sharing

Zoology ... here are the worm life cycles

Please review these life cycles ... thanks!

Flukes:

http://www.phsource.us/PH/PARA/Chapter_6_files/image020.jpg

Tapeworms:

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/images/taeniasis/taenia_lifecycle.gif

Field Biology 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery of wildlife laws/legislation and to continue the grasshopper study

Monday
Grasshopper data work and wildlife laws

Tuesday
Video today

Wednesday
Wildlife laws quiz - Acts 6-10.  Grasshopper study collecting

Thursday
Grasshopper field study data analysis

Friday
Unit test - wildlife legislation

Anatomy 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To master and reinforce understanding of epithelial tissue and to introduce the integumentary system

Monday
Discuss connective tissues and lab work - epithelial slides

Tuesday
Video and epithelial slide practice

Wednesday
Epithelial tissue lab

Thursday
Integumentary system basics and epithelial slides

Friday
Quiz - epithelial slides and continue discussion over integument

7th Grade Life Science 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To wrap up the puppet show project over cellular organelles and prepare for Friday's test over cells.  The week will conclude with a unit test over cell functions and structures.

Monday
Puppet show filming

Tuesday
Video

Wednesday
Finish puppet shows if needed, and begin review for Friday's test

Thursday
Review/vocab practice

Friday
Test - Cell functions and structures.

Zoology 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To discuss the phylum Nematoda and life cycles of worm classes.  Assessment this week will take place through a student-taught worm unit lesson.

Monday
Phylum Nematoda specifics and life cycles of worms.  Create a concept map over worm specifics that can be used as a study guide.  Here is the guide for the concept map:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bIbJX5ZmATTZ67R-kKfPpSv3riBYSaads1xs-cXhasQ/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Video today.  Concept map due by 4pm.

Wednesday & Thursday
Student-based teaching lesson prep.  Here are the instructions:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10T0EZRUncPI59HZ5g4zz7xLB7fz6ycxww9KBRlWIC4M/edit?usp=sharing

Friday
Student lesson presentations

6th Grade Science 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To learn and understand technology & trends in modern map-making and to master the concepts of scale, keys, legends, and latitude/longitude coordinates.  There will be a test at the end of this week.

Monday 
Technology & Map-Making.

Tuesday
Video today

Wednesday
Technology and Map-Making - contour maps

Thursday
Contour maps

Friday
Review activity

Biology 9/14 - 9/18

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery over cellular respiration and be able to apply the process to your life.  Assessment will take place through a quiz on Monday and a unit test on Friday.

Monday
Ad lib activity.  Quiz:  Cellular respiration.

Tuesday
Open review - cellular respiration

Wednesday
Band to State Fair ... study for exam

Thursday
Reflection activity & mini interviews

Friday
Unit Exam .... cellular respiration

Anatomy - Tissue Note Set!

Here is the note set for the tissue unit .... there's a lot to cover, but we will master it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e_sbiw_40QVEpEFb1a18twCWnjCveSCwJ-H-ntvQco0/edit?usp=sharing

6th Science 9/8 - 9/11

Objective this week:  Reach the level of mastery with maps by drawing your own map and scale in a group.  Then enhance understanding through self-guided map discovery

Tuesday
Map drawing activity - use graph paper.  Determine scales.

Wednesday
Mapping and scales.  Unit conversions and ratios.

Thursday & Friday
Latitude and longitude basics plus map quiz

Anatomy 9/8 - 9/11

Objective this week:  To learn the importance of tissues to your body, what tissues exist, how to distinguish tissues, and to successfully complete a lab over directional terms and tissues.

Tuesday
Lab - directional terms

Wednesday
Tissue basics, including epithelial tissues

Thursday
Lab - tissues

Friday
Review tissue basics and expand to connective tissues

Field Biology 9/8 - 9/11

Objective this week:  To collect grasshopper field samples, analyze the data, and learn important dates of wildlife legislation in the United States

Tuesday
Review wildlife legislation/collect grasshoppers

Wednesday
Wildlife legislation and prep for Friday's quiz.  Worksheet.

Thursday
Grasshopper data analysis.  Worksheet due.

Friday
Wildlife legislation quiz 1:  Laws 1-5

Zoology 9/8 - 9/11

Objective this week:  To understand the basic anatomy and physiology of flatworms, their phylum, classes, their importance, and lifecycle.  Assessed learning will be completed through a walk & talk style activity and a quiz by the end of the week.

Tuesday
Introduction to flatworm phylum and classes.  Watch a video over the topic and then prepare for a walk & talk style lesson plan.

Here is the video to watch:



https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vapkzs34mt9iY6rGr7chBcfRjRCftY2ugILsex1PVhU/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Review walk & talk discussion and prepare teachable lesson.  Present teachable lesson to the class.

Thursday
Parasite video

Friday
Quiz - flatworm phylum, classes, anatomy

7th Life Science 9/8 - 9/11

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery with cellular organelles and cell functions.  Assessed learning will take place through a teachable lesson over cells that's created by classmates.

Tuesday
Vocabulary practice - cellular organelles.  Review pages 45-57 in your text.  Practice sheets are due by the end of the period.

Wednesday 
Cell lesson prep - student driven

Thursday
Presentation of lessons to peers

Friday
Quiz #2 - cellular components and organelles

Biology 9/8-9/11

Objective this week:  To learn about the importance of cellular respiration in your life.  Content will be assessed through selected critical-thinking questions, a walk & talk, and a teachable lesson for the group.

Tuesday
Watch these lecture videos over cellular respiration:



Then read these questions & answer with a walk & talk:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GnIHh3wJUjyVfiEvMvEeZwmajZA-9zx6nCbaQIwCEYw/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Create a teachable lesson in your group on dry erase boards and then group members will watch/listen to student presentations.

Thursday
Review the cellular respiration activity.  Prepare for quiz at end of period.

Friday
Video today

Field Biology Wildlife Legislation ... Important!!!

Hey everyone,

Here is the important list of wildlife legislation & Acts that you will need to know for this class....please refer back to this and study them!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2MrvJvP6gEPU9QW-bLx3myIeVlhoV5vdc-E0ej9_no/edit?usp=sharing

6th Grade Science 8/31 - 9/4

Objective this week:  To learn how to identify variables in a science experiment and to enhance your understanding of the scientific method.  We will also introduce maps and scales this week.  Assessment of learning will take place through worksheets and quizzes

Monday
Discussion of variables, constants, and error in scientific experiments.

Tuesday
Variables and error in scientific experiments.  Worksheet over variables today.  You can find the worksheet here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OeYeQz-sf21NJ_PIDi04BN4jl3aZxFKYzu9mXarO-rs/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Worksheet due today.  Introduction to maps and scales, latitude and longitude

Thursday & Friday
Mapping and mapping activity plus quiz over variables

Zoology 8/31 - 9/4

Objective this week:  To discuss the life cycle, body plan, and importance of jellyfish and the phylum Cnidaria, and reach mastery in your understanding of phylum Porifera.  Assessed learning will be completed through multimedia assignments and a test at the end of the week.

Monday
Jellyfish life cycle & anatomy basics

Tuesday
Jellyfish investigation.  Assign multimedia project

Wednesday
Multimedia project & jellyfish investigation.  Freshwater hydra information.

Thursday
Review for tomorrow's exam.

Friday
Exam - there is 100/80 performance objective on this test

Anatomy 8/31 - 9/4

Objectives this week:  To complete a student-taught mini lesson over their choice of a major concept in unit one.  Students are to pick their weakest area and teach a concept to the rest of the class to show mastery of content and genuine understanding.  They will also take a test on Friday to assess learning over unit one content. 

Monday
Work on student-designed teaching lesson over a unit one concept.  Present Wednesday and Thursday

Student teaching lesson grading specifics can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mjR50ErWY3gN82Xa-LVMowJDXdIoRjJmMcXlKEaKMXc/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Wrap up lab #1.  Continue student based teaching lesson

Wednesday, Thursday
Present student lessons, and review for tomorrow's test

Friday
Unit one test - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.

7th Grade Life Science 8/31 - 9/4

Objective this week:  To complete a basic unit over the cell theory, the importance of cells, and basic cell parts.  There will be two book question sets due this week as well as a quiz on Friday to assess understanding of the content.

Monday
Review scientific inquiry today

Tuesday
Discuss cell organelles with students.  

Wednesday
Discuss cell organelles with students.   Read pages 43-47 and pages 51-57.  Do #1-11 on page 58.

Thursday
Book questions due.  Review cell structure, function, and cell theory.  Quiz tomorrow!

Friday
Cell quiz today, cooperative learning over cells.

Field Biology 8/31 - 9/4

Objective this week:  To understand the importance of wildlife and resource management, the history of it, how that management takes place, and what the future holds for wildlife management.  Assessment of learning goals will take place through quizzes, worksheets, and multimedia samples.

Monday
Discuss the history of resource management in the United States and the events that led up to modern wildlife management.  The note set can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DySKs-g1Id92p6UmwFtwZ0Pl15CZq_3fLLawKoSQnRE/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Grasshopper collecting for field project

Wednesday
Watch the video over the North American model of wildlife management & complete a worksheet over it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGZZ8C4Os2U&index=6&list=PLUPKwzKdlzMHJRjYM8kd5VDHDmqS2IKk6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukqzPNckrbg&index=5&list=PLUPKwzKdlzMHJRjYM8kd5VDHDmqS2IKk6

Thursday
Worksheet due.  Grasshopper analysis 1.

Friday
Quiz over wildlife management.  Introduction to wildlife laws

Biology 8/31-9/4

Objective this week:  To reach the level of mastery in understanding photosynthesis through a modular activity and an exam

Monday
Modular activity ... photosynthesis.  The activity can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMSYFjElS0EkAxVroOlMJV9en4B7u9oCSgwfkgm31Jg/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday & Wednesday
Wrap up modular activity

Thursday
Review for test

Friday
Photosynthesis assessment

Field Biology 8/24 - 8/28

Objective this week:  To learn about the importance of natural resources and their history

Monday
Natural resource history in the United States.  Here is the note set:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xt3bVdZalsSdn53SEGhlaEsEUiVE2tCWe9RmADcYvh0/edit?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Continue discussing natural resources

Wednesday
Read this website and be prepared to answer questions over it:

https://eh.net/encyclopedia/the-economic-history-of-the-fur-trade-1670-to-1870/

Thursday, Friday
Natural resources of Jewell County and Kansas, and a project over these resources

Anatomy 8/24-8/28

Objective this week:  To understand the feedback mechanisms of the body and specific directional terms

Monday
Feedback mechanisms

Tuesday
Feedback mechanisms

Wednesday
Upper torso directional terms

Thursday
Lower torso directional terms

Friday
Review and quiz - feedback mechanism and directional terms

7th Life Science 8/24 - 8/28

Objective this week:  To learn and understand what "life" really is, and how that relates to us.  Also discussed will be form and function of cells, including the importance of surface area.

Monday
Begin discussing life properties.  Watch this video and answer the questions that go along with it:



Tuesday
Discuss surface area and calculate surface area by completing a hands-on activity

Wednesday
Begin discussing cells, and cell theory.


Thursday
Cell theory review, and cell specializations

Friday
Cell specializations

Zoology 8/24 - 8/28

Objective this week:  To learn and understand what makes animals what they are, and introduce basic invertebrate animals including sponges and hydras.

Monday
Animal basics - what makes an animal what it is?  Research using iPads and share your findings with me via informal interview.  Begin discussing the anatomy of sponges.

Tuesday
Sponge worksheet.  You can find the worksheet here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wLWTWMSE8uKRLKy18n1O5khdW09B0_VKu1mPTMJOsw/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday
Review sponges.  Begin discussing hydras and jellyfish

Thursday
Quiz - sponges.  Continue invertebrate anatomy discussion

Friday
Video - ocean life (invertebrates)

6th Science 8/24-8/28

Objective this week:  To understand and review the basics of science ... what it is, and what it isn't.

Monday
Defining science.  Discussing the branches of science.  Science worksheet #1  (complete Lesson 1, Parts A & B).  You can access the worksheet by clicking on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalcUcwSDFRVE93ODA/view?usp=sharing

Tuesday
Continue discussing science basics

Wednesday & Thursday
Vernier Lab - Hottest Hand

Friday
Review and quiz over science principles

Biology 8/24-8/28

Objective this week:  To learn the importance of photosynthesis to your life and how the process works.

Monday
Take a CRT over biology principles and begin discussing the photosynthesis equation.  Discuss reactants and products.


Tuesday
Watch this video for understanding of the photosynthesis process and then discuss during class:



Wednesday
Photosynthesis discussion continued

Thursday
Plant video today

Friday
Begin with modular photosynthesis activity.  You can find it by clicking the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMSYFjElS0EkAxVroOlMJV9en4B7u9oCSgwfkgm31Jg/edit?usp=sharing

Biology Assignment 8/21

Please follow the directions on this assignment and complete it .... thank you :)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Skat7-exMwk6TXC_rL7byXI29hTU3nJ6sI91OThzHEY/edit?usp=sharing

Anatomy & Physiology Introductory Note Set ....

Please print off these notes for future reference.  We will add things to them as we go along....thanks!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oV2hWogn34N4-aoSPY9J892dMjoFtoczce4kEOYfKvs/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome Back!!!

Hey everyone!!

Welcome back to the new school year!  It is going to be a fantastic time, and you will learn a lot of awesome things .... remember to put forth your best effort, and be a champion .... by choice!!!

Class Rules....

Here are the classroom rules....please become familiar with them.  Thanks!!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalVFMxcW95ZEZzY3M/view?usp=sharing

Field Biology 5/18 - 5/22

Monday
Open review for final exam

Tuesday
Final exam

Wednesday & Thursday
TBA

Anatomy 5/18 - 5/22

Monday
Open review for final exam

Tuesday
Final exam

Wednesday & Thursday
TBA

Life Science 5/18 - 5/22

Monday
Final Exam

Tuesday - Thursday
TBA

Zoology 5/18 - 5/22

Monday
Final Exam

Tuesday - Thursday
TBA

Biology 5/18-5/22

Monday
Final Exam

Tuesday - Thursday
TBA

Zoology Bird Journals ... IMPORTANT!!

I am modifying the bird journal slightly .... I would like you to have a minimum of THREE entries.  For Seniors, this will be due by 8pm on Wednesday 5/13.  For Juniors, this will be due by 4pm on Tuesday, 5/19.  Thanks!

Zoology Mammal Test tomorrow, 5/12

This test will cover:

The bulk of the mammal groups:  monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals.  Know which animals belong in each, and the different characteristics of each group (eggs, pouches, umbilical cords, etc)

Know facts about elk, deer, mice, and bats in Kansas, as discussed in class.  If you don't have this info, get notes from somebody who does.

Know several facts from the rat dissection.

**This test will be all multiple-choice, and will be on Quia.**

Important Final Information .... ALL CLASSES!!

Here is everything you need to know about anything final-related:

Final Schedule:

1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th:  Monday, 5/18
6th, 8th:  Tuesday, 5/19

Seniors:

 3rd, 7th:  Tuesday, 5/12
2nd, 6th:  Wednesday 5/13


Specifics:

First hour Biology:  The test will be all multiple choice, and will cover bacteria, viruses, protista, and up to ten random review questions from the school year.

2nd & 8th hour A & P:  The test will cover second semester material and will be multiple choice.  Emphasis will be on digestive, reproductive, nervous, and special senses systems.

3rd & 7th hour Zoology:  The test will cover mostly mammals and/or amphibians, birds, & reptiles

6th hour Field Biology:  The test will cover mainly wildlife legislation, farm pond management facts, environmental concerns (study your landfill notes/waste category notes), and mammal facts

5th hour Life Science:  This test will mainly cover ecology, punnett squares/genetics, and other concepts.  More information will be given in class.

Field Biology 5/11-5/15

Objective this week:  To wrap up the semester and prepare for the final exam.

Monday - Friday
Final exam prep and field work

Life Science 5/11-5/15

Objective this week:  To prepare for the final exam next week and go outside on the nature trail for exploratory learning

Monday - Friday
Exploratory learning and final prep

Zoology 5/11-5/15

Objective this week:  To discuss cryptozoology and prepare for next week's final exam

Monday
Cryptozoology discussion/video

Tuesday
Cryptozoology discussion/prep for final

Wednesday - Friday
Final exam prep

Anatomy 5/11-5/15

Objective this week:  To conclude the digestive system unit and prepare for finals next week

Monday
Wrap up digestive system notes

Tuesday
Reflective learning - digestive system of the cat (dissection)

Wednesday
Cat dissection/review (final exam - 2nd period Seniors)

Thursday - Friday
Final Prep

Biology 5/11-5/15

Objective this week:  To wrap up the semester content with the malaria life cycle, and to prepare for finals next week.

Monday
Finish the "Deadly Bugs" video.  Discuss the malaria life cycle.

Tuesday-Friday
Review/Final CRT prep

Zoology Mammal Quiz Info

Hey everyone,

First of all, I want to say I'm glad you're all safe after the storms the other night.  It was a crazy evening, to say the least!  With school being called off on Thursday, it set us back a day for the testing schedule.  Today we will have the practical over the rat .... and then on Monday, we'll take the mammal quiz.  Here is the rundown for the mammal quiz on Monday:

Know what makes a mammal a mammal (a minimum of four facts)

Know facts about these orders:  Monotremes, marsuipals, and placental mammals

Know facts about the following Kansas animals (some of you may have been absent, so get these notes before you take this quiz!):

• Bison
• Elk
• Armadillo
• Big Brown Bat
• Hoary Bat
• Badger

The test will be multiple choice and/or fill in the blank.  20 (ish) points or so.  Good luck!

Anatomy....Digestion Note Set

Here are the notes for the digestive system:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pfpNQiybalQmFHdFJKVTh6U1U/view?usp=sharing

Zoology Test Information

Here is what you need to know for the tests this week:

Thursday's Practical:

Understand why the arteries have latex injected into them

Know what the following regions represent (I could have a pin sticking in an area, asking you to tell me what region it represents):

Cranial (head)
Cervical (neck)
Pectoral (front legs attach here)
Thoracic (chest)
Abdomen (belly)
Pelvic (back legs attach here)


Know where the following four muscles are located:

Biceps brachii
Biceps femoris
External oblique
Pectoralis major

Identify and know the functions of the following:

Diaphragm
Coelom
Esophagus
Stomach (Greater/lesser curvatures of the stomach - know these too!)
Spleen
Pancreas
Small intestine (duodenum, ileum, jejunum - know these too!)
Cecum
Large intestine
Rectum
Ovaries

Heart chambers:  atria, ventricles (and functions of each)

Life Science 5/4-5/8

Objective this week:  To apply concepts learned throughout the school year on the reflection project.

Monday
Reflection project - nature trail

Tuesday
Jr High track meet - video

Wednesday
Milford Hatchery trip

Thursday
Reflection project - nature trail

Friday
Reflection project - nature trail