Biology 5/14 - 5/18

Objective this week:  To complete a STEM project dealing with the creation of a biosuit to allow the body to survive in extreme environments.

Monday - Wednesday
Biosuit construction this week

Thursday
no class - even hour finals

Friday
Biosuit construction

Zoology 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To complete a reptile unit exam to show mastery over reptiles, and learn about the anatomy of birds and common bird species that exist in this area.  

Monday
Unit exam - reptiles

Tuesday
Introduction to endotherms

Wednesday
Bird anatomy brain storming

Thursday
Bird anatomy & physiology; digestive system and wings.  Retention activity at the end of class

Friday
Video today.  Ten facts over the video. 

Anatomy & Physiology 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To understand the mechanics behind the urinary system through the study of it's anatomy & physiology

Monday
Urinary system major structures and functions

Tuesday
Kidney dissection

Wednesday
Kidney absorption mechanic/review

Thursday
Problem solving activity/CCCC final for concurrent students

Friday
Seniors absent

Environmental Science 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To show a level of mastery over fish stocking options through the completion of a quiz on Thursday of this week.

Monday

Fish stocking options - all-purpose review, big bass, panfish

Tuesday

Fish stocking options - panfish option, catfish option

Wednesday

Review for tomorrow's quiz

Thursday

Quiz - fish stocking options

Friday

Seniors absent

7th Grade Life Science 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To create a reflection project demonstrating an important ecosystem concept you learned this school year.  All/most of the  work in class this week will be related to this project and there should be minimal work outside of the classroom.

Monday
Reflection project setup/specifics

Tuesday
Reflection project/some track students absent

Wednesday
Library - set up the Google Doc journal

Thursday
Video .... take ten facts over this.  Here is the video:

Friday
7th graders absent for field trip

6th Grade Science 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To demonstrate a level of mastery over which materials dampen sound effectively through the completion of a sound muffler project.

Monday & Tuesday
Finish sound muffler project

Wednesday
Test sound muffler

Thursday
Reflect upon scientific/engineering design process

Friday
Video today

Biology 5/7 - 5/11

Objective this week:  To understand homeostasis and body system interaction and begin to design a bio-suit that allows us to survive in harsh conditions

Monday
Finish water filter designs

Tuesday
Human body systems and homeostasis project

Wednesday - Friday
Homeostasis project