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