1. Tuesday September 6, 2016
Question-Using complete sentences, describe the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable.  You may use examples to help describe.
Stems -
An example of a dependent/independent variable from last weeks lab would be _____.
I noticed that dependent/independent variables
I remember the difference between dependent and independent variables……..

2. Monday September 12, 2016 Question-Using complete sentences, describe
describe what other planets would need in order to support life, as we know life on Earth.
Stems –
In order to support life, Earth provides...
Other planets could support life if.....

3. Tuesday September 13, 2016
Use your phone, look up Sunrise and Sunset for today.
Determine the amount of daylight.
Graph those hours.

4. Wednesday September 14, 2016
Question-Using complete sentences, explain where you fit in the Levels of Organization, and why.
Stems –
In the Levels of Organization, I am a _________, because……..
Because I am made of ______ _______, which are made of _______, which are made of ________, which are made of _______, I am an ______________.

5. Bacteria Cell, Structures and Function
Cytoplasm
is where the functions for cell growth, metabolism, and replication are carried out. It is a gel-like substance. 
Cell Wall
a layer located outside the cell membrane, gives bacteria structural support.
Ribosomes
protein particle whose main function is to serve as the site of protein synthesis.
Capsule
enhances the ability of bacteria to cause disease

6. Free-floating, no nucleus.
DNA
contained in a single circular molecule, called the bacterial chromosome. 
Free-floating, no nucleus.
Plasma Membrane
 permeability barrier for most molecules and serving as the location for the transport of molecules into the cell.
Pilus
`a thin, rigid fiber, primary function of pili are to attach a bacterial cell to specific surfaces or to other cells.
Flagellum
The word flagellum in Latin means whip. The primary role of the flagellum is locomotion, but it also often has function as a sensory organelle, being sensitive to chemicals and temperatures outside the cell.

7. Thursday September 15, 2016
Question-Using complete sentences, explain how the microscope contributed to the Cell Theory.
Stems –
Microscopes helped scientists see that……
With out the microscope, scientists would not have determined…..