Pease check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

 

March 30, 2015 - Monday Testing Schedule – B and A Periods

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Give extra credit for the Study Buddy. Fill in the scan-trons.

2. Turn in your evaluation sheet when you turn in your journal.

3. Have your materials for the test on your desk. Remember you may use either the journal or the book when taking the chapter 9 test.

4. Take the test and turn in the scan-tron and the test. Make sure I have your journal.

5. Pick up the poster paper and the direction sheet.

6. Work on the poster.

Homework: The poster is due April 15. It counts as a test grade. You may earn up to 10 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in by April 3. You may earn up to 5 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in April 13. Extra credit lanyard or camp paper is due Thursday. Extra credit scrapbook or picture poster is due April 2.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: I will not see you until Wednesday.

HOMEWORK: Pedigree Poster Project is due on Thursday. You will be presenting the poster to the class. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March  31 , 2015 - Tuesday Testing Schedule – D and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Give extra credit for the Study Buddy. Fill in the scan-trons.

2. Turn in your evaluation sheet when you turn in your journal.

3. Have your materials for the test on your desk. Remember you may use either the journal or the book when taking the chapter 9 test.

4. Take the test and turn in the scan-tron and the test. Make sure I have your journal.

5. Pick up the poster paper and the direction sheet.

6. Work on the poster.

Homework: The poster is due April 15. It counts as a test grade. You may earn up to 10 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in by April 3. You may earn up to 5 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in April 13. Extra credit lanyard or camp paper is due Thursday. Extra credit scrapbook or picture poster is due April 2. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: I will see you tomorrow.

HOMEWORK: Pedigree Poster Project is due Thursday. You will be presenting the project to the class.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

April 1, 2015 - Wednesday Testing Schedule – F and E

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Give extra credit for the Study Buddy. Fill in the scan-trons.

2. Turn in your evaluation sheet when you turn in your journal.

3. Have your materials for the test on your desk. Remember you may use either the journal or the book when taking the chapter 9 test.

4. Take the test and turn in the scan-tron and the test. Make sure I have your journal.

5. Pick up the poster paper and the direction sheet.

6. Work on the poster.

Homework: The poster is due April 15. It counts as a test grade. You may earn up to 10 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in by April 3. You may earn up to 5 extra credit points if the poster is of good quality and is turned in April 13. Extra credit lanyard or camp paper is due Thursday. Extra credit scrapbook or picture poster is due April 2. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back papers.

2. PPT notes Sex-Linked Traits. Colorblindness activity.

3. Complete the page on sex chromosomes.

4. Colorblindness activity paper.

5. Work on your pedigree poster.

HOMEWORK: Pedigree Project is due tomorrow. Quick quiz on pedigree Friday.    Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

April 2, 2015 - Late Start Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C              

Open House is tonight. I look forward to seeing you.

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in your poster for extra credit if you are finished.

2. Turn in camp extra credit.

3. Work on your poster.

HOMEWORK: Your poster is due April 15. If you turn it in April 3, it is worth 10 extra credit points. If it is turned in April 13, it is worth 5 extra credit points. To earn extra credit points you must do a quality job on your assignment.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Present your Pedigree Project.

HOMEWORK: None.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

April 3, 2015 - Friday Minimum Day Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D Thank you so much to all the wonderful comments and turn out to Open House last night. I am so proud of all my students' hard work.

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in your poster if you are finished.

2. Get your extra credit projects and bring them to me to give you points.

3. Work on your project. You have now had  4 1/2 periods in class to complete this project. Remember this counts as a test grade.

HOMEWORK: Poster is due April 15. If you turn in a quality project April 13 it is worth 5 extra credit points.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Read the information about hemophilia.

2. Highlight the information that you feel is important.

3. Answer the questions on your white paper. This is a quiz about sex- linked diseases.

HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

NO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK! THIS IS YOUR SPRING BREAK.  HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY :)

HOMEWORK: Page 12 back with your lab partners. HINTS: 1 down starts with A, 2 down starts with T, 4 down starts with C, 6 down starts with G, 8 down starts with P, 10 down starts with H, 11 down starts with R, 3 across starts with S, 5 across starts with H, 7 across starts with H, 8 across starts with P, 9 across starts with G, 12 across starts with P. Page 10 back. Test on Wednesday. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March  17 , 2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink. Non-campers will go to Ms. Myers for science.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Lesson on genetics.

2. Complete Leprechaun Genetics together.

3. Take the QQ on Genetics Problems.

HOMEWORK: Finish the worksheet. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 18, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink. Non-campers will go to Ms. Myers for science.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct the homework.

2. Take the Genetics Quiz.

HOMEWORK:   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 19, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink. Non-campers will go to Ms. Myers for science.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Genetics Video - I Am Not A Freak

2. Take notes and answer the questions.

HOMEWORK: None  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 20, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink. Non-campers are going to Ms. Myers for science.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Continue with the Genetics video and questions.

HOMEWORK: None  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

March 9, 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. 9 - 2 Quick Quiz. Remember these were given to you on page 4.

2. Correct 9 - 2 in the journal.

3. Lab: "Wear" did it go? Journal page 6, both sides.

4. Begin homework as tie allows.

Homework: Journal page 7, front only. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Discovering Traits video clip.

2. PPT notes on traits. Youtube on Traits. Mr. Potato head drawing.

3. Complete the trait wheel individually, as a whole class. Complete the back of the wheel.

HOMEWORK: Complete the back of the trait wheel questions. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March  10 , 2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Quick Quiz Make ups?????

2. Correct page 7 front.

3. Lesson on Glaciers, PPT and Youtube

4. Glacier Lab, page 7 back.

5. Close Reading, page 5 back.

6. Begin homework as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Page 5 back if you did not finish in class. Page 8, both sides, is due on Thursday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Finish Gattica

2. Agenda Check

3. QQ on 6 -1 and 6 - 2.

4. Correct 6 - 2, journal page 3.

5. BrainPop on Genetics, journal page 6 back.

6. Work on Gattica questions as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Finish Gattica questions.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 11, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Check journal page 5. Pass back pages 6 and 7.

2. Add pages 6 - 12 to the brads.

3. PPT lesson on weathering, page 9 front.

4. Page 10 front in lab groups.

5. Bill Nye Extra credit.

6. Work on 10 back.

HOMEWORK: Page 8, both sides is due tomorrow. Page 10 back is due tomorrow. EC is due March 16. Bill Nye EC is due tomorrow.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Check the homework

2. Gym Sock Genetics Activity

3. Bikini Bottom # 1 - 3

HOMEWORK: None   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 12, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in any Bill Nye extra credit papers.

2. Correct page 10 back, Types of Weathering.

3. Correct page 8, both sides, DR 9 - 3.

4. Lab: How Fast Will It Dissolve

5. Page 11 front, close reading may be completed in lab groups as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Page 11 front if you did not finish in class. Check out the extra credit that is due March 16. Tomorrow you will report to Mr. Woodward if you are going to camp and to Mrs. Swanberg if you are not going to camp. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Take PPT notes on How To Do Punnet Squares.

2. Complete the Punnet square  worksheet either by yourself or in lab groups. Turn in the paper.

HOMEWORK: Finish Bikini Bottom worksheet.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 13, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Camper go to Mr. Woodward's room for a lesson on packing for camp.

2. Non-campers go to Mrs. Swanberg's room for a review of Volcanoes and possible extra credit if you choose to do it.

HOMEWORK: Extra Credit is due Monday before going off to camp.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Collect page8, Bikini Bottom Genetics.

2. Pass back journal page 9, Punnett Squares.

3. Complete page 10 front as a quick quiz. Turn in the paper.

4. Lesson on Genetic Mutations. Watch the video clip on Tay-Sachs disease. Page 11 has an article about Tay-Sachs disease. You may work by yourself or with your lab group. Read the article and highlight the important information. On the back of the paper answer the questions. For extra credit, on your own lined paper, you may make the Punnett Squares for the possible children. Aa X Aa , AA  X AA, AA X Aa , AA X aa, Aa X aa, and aa X aa. Which combinations have the possibility of Tay- Sachs?

HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

February 23 , 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F  6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back page 11 to anyone that turned it in on Friday. Correct page 11 using a red pen.

2. Pass out journal page 12. Center students may go to a lab group. Complete page 12 as a lab group. You MUST write the page # where you found the answer to earn credit.

HOMEWORK: Finish page 12 if you did not finish in class. QQ tomorrow on the volcano parts, page 8 back. Add pages 1 - 14 to the brads if you did not already do so.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Center people may join a lab group. Using the laptops, complete the Lab: Create a DNA Fingerprint.

2. Write the paragraph about cancer on the back following the instructions.

 

HOMEWORK: Finish the paragraph about cancer. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

February 24 , 2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Check journal page 12.

2. Take the Volcano parts quick quiz. Turn in the quick quiz and get a glue stick.

3. Glue together the volcano. Make sure you have your name and period on it.

4. Turn in the volcano and pick up a foldable on three types of volcanoes. Follow the directions on the board and begin your foldable.

5. Periods C, D, and F will be going outside to watch the volcano /coke demonstration today.

HOMEWORK: Check the dates for the extra credit. The study buddy for this chapter is extra credit and is due on Friday. The journal check will be Thursday. (Make sure you have your journal here.) Finish your foldable if you did not finish in class today. Make sure you follow all the directions given.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in the Create A Fingerprint assignment.

2. Pass back the DNA Fingerprinting Activity.

3. Pass out the three pages needed for today and tomorrow. Write your name and period on each paper, as needed.

4. Go over the answers for the DNA Fingerprinting Assignment.

5. Watch the Bill Nye video on DNA and take the notes as it progresses. At the end you may help each other if there is something you missed. Turn in the paper to the blue basket.

HOMEWORK: Your test is Friday. The Holt paper (both sides) is due tomorrow. This is to be completed by yourself, not in lab groups. The study guide, front only is due Thursday. You may work together on this. There will be a journal check on Thursday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 25, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Collect foldables. Collect late volcanoes.

2. Pick up page 15 and work on the Chapter Review using Holt pages 286 - 287.

3. If you finish in class turn in the assignment.

4. Work on the extra credit Study Buddy if you finish the Chapter Review.

HOMEWORK: Check the dates on the extra credit. There will be a journal check tomorrow. Make sure you have your pages in the brads. Finish page 15 if you did not finish in class. Chapter 8 test is on Friday. Extra Credit Study Buddy is due on Friday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back papers. Collect the Holt page that was homework.

2. Make a table of contents and number all the pages.

3. Take notes on DNA jewelry.

4. Begin the DNA jewelry lab.

HOMEWORK: Study guide is due tomorrow. Journal check tomorrow. Test is on Friday.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 26, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the evaluation sheet, foldable, and papers.

2. Add pages 15 and 16 to the brads.

3. Correct the Chapter Review. These questions and page 12 will especially help you on the test tomorrow. Add page 15 and 16 to your brads.

4. Complete the journal evaluation.

5. Work on the laptop activity creating a powerpoint on Volcanoes.

6. I will call you up to score the extra credit you chose to complete.

HOMEWORK: Study Buddy extra credit is due tomorrow. Turn in your journal tomorrow.  Chapter 8 test is tomorrow.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back journal pages. Add all the papers to the brads.

2. Complete the BrainPop DNA.

3. Correct the Study Guide so you have the answers for the test tomorrow.

4. Complete the journal evaluation.

5. Explain the permission slip for next weeks video.

HOMEWORK: Turn in the journal tomorrow. Test tomorrow. Turn in the parent signature tomorrow.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 27, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the evaluation sheet. Add the Study Buddy extra credit points if you chose to complete it.

2. Turn in the journal and the evaluation sheet.

3. Take the test on chapter 8. Turn in the Study Buddy paper and the scantron. Put the test on the appropriate stack.

4. Begin the homework, journal page 1, both sides.

5. I will grade your journal and return it to you by the end of the period.

HOMEWORK: Journal page 1, both sides is due Monday. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Collect the permission slips. Pass out the jewelry envelopes.

2. Pass back the evaluation sheet. Put it in the journal and turn in the journal.

3. Take the test on DNA. Turn in the test and the scantron.

4. Work on your DNA jewelry.

5. Before leaving, pick up page 1, the preview activity.

HOMEWORK: Preview activity due Monday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

February 16 , 2015 - Monday Holiday    

February 17 , 2015 - Tuesday Non Pupil Day

February 18, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in the foldables. Pick up journal page 10.

2. Complete the laptop activity on Volcanoes following the directions on page 10, front.

3. When you have finished the front, begin the back. Finish page 10.

4. You may work on journal page 9 that you got last Thursday if you have more time.

HOMEWORK: EC check dates. Finish page 10 if necessary, finish page 9, both sides, and a quick quiz on 8 - 3 tomorrow. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Group activity, What do you know about DNA?

2. PPT notes on DNA - watch Ted talk on DNA

3. Begin the DNA Molecule activity. (You may take a photo with your phone if you did not finish)

HOMEWORK: Finish The DNA Molecule activity.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 19, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct the DR. Score the front and back.

2. Turn in page 10 to be graded.

3. Take notes on the Bill Nye - Volcanoes video and turn in the paper.

4. Begin your volcano pattern.

HOMEWORK: Color and cut out the volcano.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 20, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Keep your volcanoes. Pass back papers.

2. Complete page 8 back together.

3. Pass out journal page 11. Complete page 11 by yourself. You may use the textbook.

4. Read AR if you are finished.

HOMEWORK: Check dates for extra credit. Finish page 11 if you are not done.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Complete the DNA Fingerprint activity with your lab groups.

2. Work on your DNA alias if you are not finished.  Remember to add colorful decorations.

HOMEWORK: Finish your DNA alias.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

February 9 , 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F  6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Begin chapter 8, Volcanoes. PPT lesson with youtube video.

2. Agenda check

3. Page 1 front and back is due in class today.

4. As time permits, begin homework.

HOMEWORK: Check your journal for dates when the extra credit is due. Page 2 front is due tomorrow. Page 3, both sides, is due on Wednesday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct the homework Magic Square page.

2. Are You Smarter Than A Vampire Youtube

3. Laptop activity.

 

HOMEWORK: Finish the chart. Meitosis/Meiosis test on Friday, February 13. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

February 10 , 2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct journal page 2 front, the Pretest.

2. Pass back page 1.

3. Pass out page 5. Complete the "Find Someone Who," activity.

4. Work on page 5 back by yourself.

5. Work on page 3 front and back as time allows.

6. If you have completed everything, Read AR or do other homework.

HOMEWORK: EC check dates. Finish page  back if you did not finish in class. Page 3, both sides is due tomorrow. QQ on 8-1 tomorrow.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Take the Meiosis quick quiz.

2. Pass back pages 4, 5, 6, and 7.

3. Take Meiosis notes on journal page 6 front.

4. Complete the lab activity: Meiosis Yarn Model, page 6 back.

5. Begin the homework as time allows.

HOMEWORK: A Model of Meiosis worksheet, page 7, both sides. Test on Friday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 11, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in journal page 5. Take the 8 -1 quick quiz on volcanoes.

2. Turn in the quick quiz and pick up journal pages 4, 6, and 7.

3. Correct journal page 3, DR 8 - 1.

4. Lesson on types of volcanoes and types of lava, journal page 6.

5. Finish journal page 6. You may work together.

6. If you finish early, work on page 7 which is due Friday.

HOMEWORK: EC check dates. DR 8- 2, both sides, due Friday. Page 6 due tomorrow, if you did not finish in class. QQ on 8 - 2 Friday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Collect journal page 7.

2. Pass back papers.

3. Add notes to journal page 5.

4. Worksheets on Mitosis and Meiosis. We will complete

HOMEWORK: Page 11 due tomorrow. Journal check tomorrow. Test on Friday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 12, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Mrs. Olmos will ollect camp packets. During the lesson today.

2. Pass back page 5. Add pages 1 - 6 to the brads.

3. Pass out pages 8 and 9.

4. Your group will use 4 front, 4 back, and 8 front to complete the assignment Some Go Pop. Identify the types of volcanoes using your own key. Then plot the volcanoes on page 8. After you have plotted all the volcanoes answer the questions on page 4 front.

5. If you finish in class, you may work on 7, both sides, which is due tomorrow.  If you have already completed page 7 you may work on page 9.

HOMEWORK: EC - Check journal for dates. Page 7, both sides, is due tomorrow. Finish page 4 front and back, and page 8 front if you did not finish in class. Page 9 is due February 19. 8 - 2 quick quiz tomorrow.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back papers. Put your journal together pages 1 - 13.

2. Complete the evaluation paper and turn in the paper.

3. Correct page 11 together. Correct page 6. Make sure you write the correct answers in red, as these will be on your test tomorrow.

4. Review lesson to prepare for the test tomorrow. If you have no difficuly on the review you will have no trouble on the test.

HOMEWORK: Page 12 is due tomorrow. Test is tomorrow. Extra credit 5 points for each side of a review paper.  You may not use the review paper on the test it is simply to review.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

February 13, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D - minimum day 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct journal page 7.

2. Take the 8 - 2 quick quiz. Turn in the QQ and pick up the foldable paper.

3. You may either take notes from the Bill Nye video for in class extra credit, or you may work on your foldable. Directions are on page 2 back.

HOMEWORK: Page 9 is due Feb. 19. Foldable is due  Feb. 18.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Score the last parts of the evaluation sheet. Put the evaluation sheet in the journal and turn in the journal.

2.Take the test on meitosis and meiosis.

HOMEWORK: Hmmmmmmmmmmmm?  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

March 9, 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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Homework: Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March  10 , 2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 11, 2015 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 12, 2015 -Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK: Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK: Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

March 13, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK: Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

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HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.   **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

January 26, 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Make sure you have pages 1 - 5 in the brads.

2. Complete page 3 front: Fill in the chart, write the big idea, and write a 3 to 5 sentence paragraph. Do not write: AN EARTHQUAKE HAPPENED HERE. No topic sentence and no conclusion sentence.

3. Powerpoint lesson on earthquakes using journal page 6 front.

4. Complete page 4 front on the top. The quick quiz questions are optional.

5. Begin page 6 back. Write a vocabulary definition on each of the numbers on the foldable.

HOMEWORK: Period C did not do page 3. We will do it tomorrow. Check your journal for the dates of the extra credit. Page 6 back is due tomorrow. Page 7, both sides, is due on Wednesday.  Page 4 front is due tomorrow if you did not finish.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in the homework, your choice of activity.

2. Look at the sample cell projects if you still need extra help.

3. Laptop activity on photosynthesis.

HOMEWORK: Cell project is due January 29. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January  27 ,  2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F, and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Check journal pages 1 -  6.  These must be in the brads. Period C complete page 3 front.

2. Review the types of earthquake waves.

3. Slinky lab, journal page 8. Complete both sides of the lab paper.

HOMEWORK: Page 7, both sides, is due tomorow. If you did not finish the lab, page 8, finish it to turn in tomorrow.  7-1 quick quiz is tomorrow. Check your journal for dates on the extra credit.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Find someone who, review activity.  Go around the room and find someone who can answer each of the review questions.  Have them initial the paper.  You may only use each person one time.

2.Complete the back side of the paper and turn it in.  I will correct them and give them back to you tomorrow so you can review for the test.  

HOMEWORK: Cell project is due January 29. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January  28 2015 Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct 7-1 Directed Reading. Turn in pages 7 and 8.

2. Take the 7-1 quick quiz.

3. Lessin on 7- 2. Short lab on triangulation of earthquakes, page 9.

4. Begin page 10 as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Finish page 9 if you did not have time in class. DR 7 - 2, both sides, is due Friday. Quick quiz on 7 - 2 on Friday. Check your journal for extra credit due dates.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back- Find Someone Who paper. This paper is a good review for the test. I wrote in all the correct answers.

2. Begin the Cell lab. Today you will examine yeast cells and onion cells. We will continue the cell lab on Friday.

3. Put your journal together.

HOMEWORK: Cell project is due tomorrow. We will present projects tomorrow. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January 29,  2015 Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Add pages 1 - 9 to the brads. Bring me your journal so I can check page 9 and you can pick up page 11 and 12.

2. Working by yourself or with a lab partner, complete the laptop activity on Earthquakes. (Journal page 11 front)

3. When you finish page 11 front, work by yourself on page 10, both sides. This was given yesterday and is due tomorrow.

4. When you are finished with page 10 you may work with your lab partners on page 11 back.

5. If you finish 11 and 10 you may work on page 12 by yourself.

HOMEWORK: Directed Reading 7-2 page 10, both sides, is due tomorrow. Quick quiz on 7 - 2 tomorrow. Journal page 11 back is due Monday. You may work ahead on this. Journal page 12, Directed Reading 7 - 3,  is due Tuesday. You may work ahead on this if you choose to. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Fill out the cell preevaluation of your project.

2. Cell presentations.

HOMEWORK: Journal check on February 11. Cell test is on Tuesday February 12. You will turn in the journal on February 12. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January 30, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct 7-2. Review all the questions for today's quick quiz.

2. Add page 10 to the brads.

3. Take the 7-2 quick quiz.

4. Discuss the difference between the 2 earthquake scales.

5. Complete the fault activity, journal page 13.

HOMEWORK: Page 11 back is due Monday. Directed Reading 7-3, page 12 is due Tuesday. Quick quiz on 7 - 3 on Tuesday. Chapter 7 test is next Friday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Finish presentations.

2. Continue with the cell lab. Oberve cheek cells and elodea cells.

3. Complete the journal page.

4. Review all the questions for the test on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK: Finish the lab questions if you did not finish in class.Cell test is on next Tuesday. Journal check is on Monday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

January  19, 2015 - Monday MLK Holiday

January  20,  2015 - Tuesday Pupil Free Day

 January  21, 2015 Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass out pages 2 and 3. Add pages 1 and 2 to the brads. Put page 3 in the pocket.

2. Check extra credit page 1 front.

3. Explain today's laptop activity. Work in lab groups to complete the assignment on page 2. You are earning points for being on task.

4. If you finish page 2 you may begin the homework, page 3 back.

HOMEWORK: Page 3 back side only is due tomorrow. Check the dates in your journal to see when the extra credit assignments are due.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass out page 9. Youtube rap on photosynthesis.

2. Lesson on cell activity. Fill in the foldable as we complete the lesson.

HOMEWORK: Finish page 9, venn diagram. Cell project is due January 29. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January 22,  2015 Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in page 3.

2.  Discuss proof for continental drift. Using the suplemental resources, brainstorm facts that help prove continental drift theory.

3. Write one fact on each of the five pieces of Pangaea.  These do not need to be in complete sentences on Pangaea.

4. Write a 7 sentence paragraph explaining continental drfit theory. You must start with a topic sentence and end with a conslusion sentence.

HOMEWORK: Write your seven sentence paragraph on your foldable or type it and glue it on the foldable. Turn in the foldable tomorrow. Extra credit as listed in your journal. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in the homework, page 9.  I will score it and give it back to you.

2. Take notes for today's lab activity, page 10, your own lined paper.

3. Lab: Cell photosynthesis/cell respiration

HOMEWORK: Complete the questions on page 10. Cell project is due January 29. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January 23, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in the foldable with the paragraph on it. (Period D needs to turn in page 3.) Periods B, C, and F, pass back page 3 to add to the journal.

2. Take 15 video notes (Bill Nye) on earthquakes, on your own lined paper, page 5.  Turn in page 5, I will score it and return it to you to add to your journal.

3. Pick up page 4. Review the extra credit assignments on the back.  DO NOT DO PAGE 4 front yet.

HOMEWORK: Extra credit as listed in your journal pages 1 and 4 back.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Turn in page 10. I will score it and return it to you.

2. Fill in any missing items to your page 9 using the powerpoint. This will help you prepare for the test next week. The Venn Diagram is very important.

3. Complete journal page 11, Photosynthesis and Respiration, in your lab groups. We will check and review the answers.

4. Complete the clothespin activity demonstrating fermentation taking place.

5. Complete the Lab: Investigation Fermentation,  page 12.

6. Explain the homework possibilities. Choose only ONE of the activites to complete by yourself. You may type this if you choose.

HOMEWORK: Photosynthesis/Respiration choice, is due Monday. The directions are on page 11 back. Your cell project is due January 29.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

January  5, 2015 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

Stand on the sides of the room for new seats.

1. Pass back the foldables if they are not done. You have until the end of the period to finish.

2. If your foldable is complete you may earn extra points by taking notes on the video about plate tectonics on the back of page 1.

HOMEWORK: Have your new journal here tomorrow. Sign page 1. Page 2, both sides, is due Wednesday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. New seats

2. Take 15 note from the video, Secret Life On Green Street. 

HOMEWORK: Sign page 1 front. Finish page 1 back if you did not finidh in class.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

January  6,  2015 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Add pages 1 and 2 to your new journal. I will check page 1 front for your signature and page 1 back for extra credit. The papers must be in your brads to earn full credit.

2. Lesson on three gestures to demonstrate the ways boundaries move.  Ask your student to show you convervent collide, divergent divide, and transform slip and slide.

3. Laptop activities on Plate Tectonics. Complete page 3 front first as you need the laptop for this page. Then complete page 3 back. Add page 3 to the brads when you are finished and put away the laptop.

4. Work on page 2, both sides, as time allows. You were given this paper yesterday.

5. If you are finished with page 3 and page 2 you may do other homework or read your AR book.

HOMEWORK: Page 2, both sides, is due tomorrow.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Add page 1 to the brads. Pass out pages 2 and 3.

2. Watch the Youtube video on "The introduction to cells."

3. Watch the BrainPop on cell structures and label the parts of the cell.

4. Read, "Celly's Trip to Cell City." Highlight the important information.

5. Complete the chart on page 3 identifying the cell structures and their functions. Then complete the analysis questions.

HOMEWORK: Finish the analysis questions.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January  7, 2015 Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Check page 2, both sides.

2. Pick up pages 4, 5, and 6 and add them to the pocket of your journal.

3. Correct page 2 and score it.

4. Review plate boundaries and the hot topics from the foldable.

5. Sea-floor spreading lab.

HOMEWORK: There will be a quick quiz tomorrow on 6 - 1. The questions are on page 2 back. Page 4 front is due tomorrow.  It is a review of all we have been doing in 6 - 1. Page 5, both sides, is due tomorrow if you did not finish in class today. Page 6 is due Friday. Have a Milky Way candy bar for the lab on Monday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Watch the short Youtube video on cells.

2. Take notes on functions of cell parts and write how they are represented in the story Celly.

HOMEWORK: Study for a quick quiz on the parts of a cell tomorrow.: Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January  8, 2015 Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Collect page 5, your sea-floor spreading lab and pretest.

2. Correct page 4 front, Holt review of 6-1.

3. Take the 6-1 quick quiz.

4. Lesson on 6 - 2, plate tectonics. Complete journal page7 front, tectonic plates, and back ,three types of boundaries, with your lab partners. Turn in page 7before leaving class. 

HOMEWORK: Page 6, both sides, is due tomorrow. Have a Milky Way bar on Monday for the lab. Test January 15.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Organelles activity- Match the organelle to its name.

2. Organelles quick quiz

3. Cell Function Analysis worksheet.

HOMEWORK: Finish the cell function worksheet if you did not finish in class. Test on Monday. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

January 9, 2015 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back pages 5 and 7. Correct journal page 6, both sides.

2. Add pages 5 - 7 to the brads.

3. Lesson reviewing 6 -1 and 6 - 2.

4. Work on page 4 back as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Finish page 4 back. Have a Milky Way candy bar for the lab on Monday. Test January 15.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct page 5, Cell Functions

2. Pass back pages 6 and 7. Page 6 is your organelle quick quiz. This will count as a homework assignment. Page 6 back is tonight's homework to prepare you for the test on Monday. The answers are in the Holt textbook, in order.

3. Complete the organelle riddles paper with your lab group.

4. Complete the: This is Like That lab, journal page 7 front.

5. Begin the homework as time allows.

HOMEWORK: Page 6 back is due Monday.  All papers must be in your brads, in order on Monday for a check. Test on Monday.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

 

Please check your child's Agenda daily for homework information.  Students must have the current folder with them AT ALL TIMES so they can complete the assignments and organize their papers.  **ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE THE FOLLOWING DAY UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.  COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF WORKSHEETS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. **The following information on classwork and homework is tentative and subject to change.  Check your child's agenda for the most up to date information.  

December 15, 2014 - Monday Schedule – A, B, C, D, E, and F 

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back evaluation sheets. Give points for any extra credit. Turn in the journal with the evaluation sheet.

2. Explain the foldable so as you finish the test you may begin the foldable.

3. Take the chapter 5 test and turn in the test, scantron, and Study Buddy.

4. Begin the foldable.

HOMEWORK:  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Go over the questions for the timeline. Turn in the questions.

2. Work on the timeline.

 

HOMEWORK: Timeline is due at the beginning of the period tomorrow. Page 12 is due tomorrow. Journal check Wednesday. Test Thursday and turn in the journal.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

December 16 2014 - Tuesday Schedule – B, C, D, E, F and A

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the folables.

2. Make the inside lines following the directions on the powerpoint.

3. Write the hot topics on the inside spaces as indicated.

4. Finishing cutting and pasting the front shapes. Color the front as time allows.

5. Turn in the foldable.

HOMEWORK: None  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the questions and collect the timelines.

2. Correct the questions.

3. PPT lesson on characteristics of living things. Watch the Ted Talk on viruses VS cells.

4. Youtube presentations of raps and songs about the cell theory.

5. In your groups write a rap, ore a song, that explains the cell theory.

HOMEWORK: Page 10 back is due tomorrow. Finish the rap song. It will be due at the beginning of the period on Thursday.   Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

December 17, 2014 - Wednesday Schedule – C, D, E, F, A and B

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the foldables and the journals.

2. Review Lesson on Earth's Layers, Continental Crust, Physical Structure, and Mapping Earth's Interior.

3. In your lab groups, answer the 4 hot topics on the left side of the foldable. Make sure you are looking at the multiple responses paper to see where to find the answers.

4. Finishing coloring the front if you did not finish.

5. If you finish early you may begin tomorrow's assignment, but do not cut out any parts.

6. Turn in the foldable.

HOMEWORK: None Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Correct page 10 back.

2. Journal Check

3. Work on your Rap/Song.

HOMEWORK: Test tomorrow. Turn in your journal tomorrow. Rap/ song due tomorrow. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

December 18, 2014 - Thursday Schedule – D, E, F, A, B, and C

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back the foldables.

2. Finish the hot topic questions if you did not finish yesterday.

3. Color and cut out the pieces of pangaea. Glue the pieces on the inside of the foldable.

4. Turn in the foldable.

HOMEWORK: Have a decent empty journal (3 brad folder) with a pocket when we return from winter break.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Redo the evaluation paper. Put the evaluation paper inside the journal and turn it in.

2. Take the journal 6 test. Turn in the test.

3. Present privately or in front of the class your rap/song.

HOMEWORK: Have a decent empty journal (3 brad folder) with a pocket when we return from winter break. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

 

December 19, 2014 - Friday Schedule – E, F, A, B, C, and D MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE

6th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. You may work on your project or watch the movie.

2. Pangaea will be due at the end of the period on Jan. 5. If you are already finished you can complete the extra credit assignment on Monday.

HOMEWORK: Have a decent empty journal here (3 brad folder) when we return from winter break. Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year.  See you again in 2015.  Make sure you have your science journal here every day.

7th: Write in your agenda, in ink.

1. Pass back journals.

2. Show the semester grades to each student.

HOMEWORK: Have a decent empty journal (3 brad folder) with a pocket when we return from winter break. Happy holiday and a Happy New Year. See you again in 2015. Make sure you have your science journal here every day.