3.2 BW: Do scientists always follow the "scientific method"? Why or why not? REMINDER: 5 days left in the quarter! Please have all missing work in by MONDAY! Today we introduced traits by doing a few fun simulations! This is paper #5. Here are the website links: http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/evolution.html peppermoths.weebly.com 3.1 BW: What are 2 benefits of asexual reproduction? Disadvantages? Today we did an activity in class to demonstrate our knowledge of the types of reproduction. We completed the back of paper #3. If you were absent, make sure to talk to me so I can sign you up for SMART time to complete the activity! 2.28 BW: What will happen to the circumference of a balloon if placed in the freezer? WHY? Today we looked at different examples of parents/offspring and decided which type of reproduction was used. We used the front of paper #3 and the powerpoint below.
2.27 BW: Of solids, liquids, and gasses, which expand and contract the easiest? WHY? Today we learned all about the differences/similarities between asexual and sexual reproduction. We filled out the back of paper #1 with the powerpoint below.
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2.24 BW: What is the density of a block with a mass of 8g and a volume of 4cm3? Will it sink or float? Today we got all of our work passed back, received updated grades (due Monday), and finished/discussed our close reads! 2.23 BW: What is the advantage of having a lot of mitochondria? Today we finished our bingo and started our close read for this unit. 2.22 BW: Where is the densest material in the earth? Today we started paper #1 of our new Heredity Unit! We learned about acquired vs inherited traits, and played bingo! 2.21
BW: Place from simple to complex: cell, atom, tissue, organelle, proton Today we went over our test and did test corrections. Make sure to do these, as they go directly on your test score! 2.17 Where will the water go if a cell has a salt content of 5% and the surrounding environment has a salinity of 17%? 2.16 How do the respiratory and circulatory systems work together? 2.15 Which body system includes nails, skin, and hair? 2.14 BW: Which body system gets rid of CO2 from our bodies? Today we finished our booklets and started our rotations. You can find all of the stations below!
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BW: Name a body system and it's functions. (BW on a lined paper this week!) Today we are assembling our body system booklet. There are 11 systems! Tomorrow we will do rotations to fill in the info. 2.10 BW: What level of org. would a sample of blood be? Today we watched the intro to body systems video on Youtube called "Human Body Systems: The 11 Champions" We also worked on our cut/color review for levels of organization. The video is linked above. 2.9 BW: What level of org. would a toenail clipping be? Today we finished our gummy bear lab and our paper 11! 2.8 BW: What do you think happened to your gummy bear and why? Today we checked on our labs and learned about the levels of organization in living things. Make sure to grab paper 11 when you return! 2.7 BW: Why is it a bad idea to drink the water from the ocean? What happens on a cellular level? Today we discussed your Diffusion HW and set up our Gummy Bear Lab! 2.6 BW: In diffusion, substances diffuse from a ___________ concentration to a _________ concentration. Today we filled out paper 10 and learned all about cellular transport!
2.3 BW: Explain the difference between once living and non living. 2.2 BW: Why is ice considered a living thing? 2.1 BW: Why isn't fire considered a living thing? 1.31 BW: What is a cause/effect associated with photosynthesis? Today we learned about the 6 requirements of life! We also started our creature projects!
1.30 BW: Where do plants get the carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen for glucose? Today we finished our foldables and discussed our lab. Make sure you are keeping track of your grades! 1.27 BW: Why do photosynthesis and cell. resp. rely on eachother? Today we did our cell. resp. lab! Make sure to get signed up for smart time if you were absent! 1.26 BW: Label the picture with the cycle of photosynthesis and cell. respiration. Today we worked on our foldable and finished discussing photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
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BW: How do plant cell get their food? Today we learned all about photosynthesis and cellular respiration! The powerpoint is above this post. 1.24 BW:What organelle is he powerhouse? What sugar does it use for energy? Today we worked on cell projects and did our close read! 1.23 BW: Explain the layers of the cell membrane. Today we worked on our Cell Projects. These are worth 50 points! Make sure to have them completed and turned in tomorrow. 1.20 BW: Why are mitochondria in plant and animal cells? Today we started on our Cell Projects. These are due Tuesday! You will have all period on Monday to work on them. Make sure to follow the directions very carefully! 1.19 BW: Why don't animal cells have chloroplasts? What do chloroplasts do? Today we finished up our cell lab. If you didn't finish, please get signed up for SMART time! 1.18 BW: Which organelles holds all of an organisms genetic material? Today we started our cell labs. We looked at onion and cheek cells! This is paper 6. 1.17 BW: What organelle holds the other organelles in place? Today we played a matching games with the organelles and their functions, learned how to dye slides, and finished paper 5.
1/13 BW: Name the 3 parts to the Cell Theory Today we discussed the cell organelles and the jobs they do. We filled in our tables on papers 3 and 4.
1/12 BW: What was the hardest part of using a microscope? Today we filled out paper #2 and discussed the history of the microscope, as well as the cell theory. The powerpoint can be found below.
1/11 BW: How do you prepare a wet mount slide? Today we finished our E lab and went over it. We also went over the new Cell Song! Here are the E Lab questions: 1. What are 2 things that are different about the "e" when you see it under a microscope? 2. Which power do you see more of the "e" on? 3. Why do you see the least of the "e" on high power? 4. Why is it important to start looking at an object under low power? 5. How do newspapers make colors on photographs? 1/10 BW: What are 2 important things to look for before putting a slide on your microscope? Today we did our E Lab. If you were absent, there may be time tomorrow to finish. If you do not finish tomorrow, I will sign you up for SMART time! 1/9 BW: How did microscopes change history? Today we discussed how to use a microscope, and their parts. Please follow the directions closely, as a few mistakes can cost a lot! We filled out paper #1. The diagram and video below can help!
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BW: What causes the Earth's crust to move? Today we finished up our tests and labeled parts of the microscope! We also turned in our bellwork. 1/5 BW: Why does ice float? Today we finished our reviews from last semester and quarter. Please keep up on your bellwork and assignments this quarter! You get a chance to start fresh, so use it! 1/4 BW: What is one organelle found in plant cells but not in animal cells? Today we did our review tests from last semester! 1/3 BW: What are 2 observations/inferences you made over your holiday break? Today we colored our Cell Coloring page to get us ready for our Cells Unit! 12/21 BW: None Today we have our 7th grade activity. Have a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year's! 12/20 No BW Today we tested our boats and made our Density Bottles. 12/19 BW: Turn in your hallpasses for extra credit! Today we designed and built our boats for our competition. Make sure you have ALL YOUR WORK IN!!!! |
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