1. Life Science 7 Mrs. Duddles
Q4 – Cells, Genetics & Heredity

2. Friday 06/07
Objectives:
Students will explain how patterns of heredity can be predicted by Punnett squares
Students will analyze the inheritance of traits in individuals
Students will describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
White Space Question:
Why do you think getting genetic information from each parent might be good for the offspring?
Agenda:
Discuss and review Crazy Traits Lab Investigation B1 Dominant and Recessive Traits
Work on Punnett Square Practice WS & Bikini Bottom Genetics
It mixes up the genes, which helps make the offspring more diverse

3. Thursday 06/06 Objectives:
Students will explain how patterns of heredity can be predicted by Punnett squares
Students will analyze the inheritance of traits in individuals
Students will describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
White Space Question:
Why do you think sexual reproduction requires meiosis?
Agenda:
Discuss and review Crazy Traits: Heredity and Evolution directed reading Part I
Work on Crazy Traits Lab Investigation B1 Dominant and Recessive Traits
If meiosis did not happen, a fertilized cell will have twice as many chromosomes as it needs

4. Wednesday 06/05 Objectives:
Students will explain how patterns of heredity can be predicted by Punnett squares
Students will analyze the inheritance of traits in individuals
Students will describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
White Space Question:
During which stage of the cell cycle does the division of the cytoplasm happen?
Agenda:
Start Crazy Traits: Heredity and Evolution directed reading Part I to learn about meiosis and sexual reproduction
Cytokinesis

5. Tuesday 06/04
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
What stage of the cell cycle do cells spend most of their time?
Agenda:
Present group DNA cell model from Lab Activity 1A: DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division lab
Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy episode: Genes
Clean up Room 133: Take home all School Site Project materials
Interphase

6. Monday 06/03
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Agenda:
7th grade field trip to Adventure Park today – no classes
Read for remainder of 6th period at end of field trip at 2:15 pm
Interphase

7. Friday 05/31 PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
What happens in a cell when it is not undergoing cell division?
Agenda:
Start work on Lab Activity 1A: DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division lab
Read and follow directions in student handout
Work with your table group to make the DNA cell model
It obtains food and breaks down food, uses energy, grows, gets rid of waste, duplicate its DNA to prepare for cell division

8. Friday 05/31 AM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Agenda:
Math/ELA block schedule to finalize School Site Project Presentations – No Science class today
School Site Project presentations start 3rd period
It obtains food and breaks down food, uses energy, grows, gets rid of waste, duplicate its DNA to prepare for cell division

9. Thursday 05/30 PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
Name three reasons why cells divide.
Agenda:
Finish Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading (20 mins)
Discuss and Review Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading (20 mins)
Write Conclusion; Turn in Conclusion for grading
Growth, development, repair, and reproduction

10. Thursday 05/30 AM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
Name three reasons why cells divide.
Agenda:
Turn in Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading Conclusion for grading
Start work on Lab Activity 1A: DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division lab
Read and follow directions in student handout
Work with your table group to make the DNA cell model
Growth, development, repair, and reproduction

11. Wednesday 05/29 –PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Agenda:
No Science class today
Penguin section go to Mrs. Toy’s class for 5th period to finalize School Site presentation work
Tree Huggers section go to Mr. Carron’s class for 6th period for School Site Presentations
The nucleus

12. Wednesday 05/29 – AM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
In a eukaryotic cell, which organelle contains the genetic information of the cell?
Agenda:
Finish Reproduction and Heredity Unit Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading (20 mins)
Discuss and review Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading; write Conclusion
The nucleus

13. Tuesday 05/28
Objectives:
Students will relate the process of mitosis to its functions in single-celled and multicellular organisms
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
White Space Question:
What is the range of pH levels in which most aquatic organisms can survive?
Agenda:
Work on Reproduction and Heredity Unit Activity 1 Mitosis directed reading
The nucleus

14. Memorial Day Observance
Monday 05/27
WCS District – Closed
Memorial Day Observance

15. Friday 05/24 Half Day PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Agenda:
ELA/Math Block Schedule – No Science class today
Have a safe holiday weekend!
pH 6.5 – 8.2

16. Thursday 05/23 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
Which type of cells have DNA in the cytoplasm? Why?
Agenda:
Finish Lab Activity 12A “A Closer Look” guided reading & Cells Unit 1 wrap-up (20 mins)
Discuss and review Lab Activity 12A; turn in student handout for grading
Prokaryotes and bacteria; because they do not have a nucleus.

17. Wednesday 05/22 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
Which type of cells contain a nucleus?
Agenda:
Work on Lab Activity 12A “A Closer Look” guided reading & Cells Unit 1 wrap-up
Debrief Stream Leaders visit to Delia Park yesterday (15 mins)
Eukaryotes

18. Tuesday 05/21
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
Which molecules make up proteins?
Agenda:
Review group assignment and rules for Stream Leaders trip to Delia Park today
Read silently before dismissal for Stream Leaders trip to Delia park
Amino acids

19. Monday 05/20
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
Name three cell structures (or organelles) only found in plant cells.
Agenda:
School Site Project work (weather permitting)
Cells Unit 1 Test make-up for absent students
Review group assignment and rules for Stream Leaders trip to Delia Park tomorrow
Chloroplast, cell wall, large central vacuole

20. Friday 05/17
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What level of cellular organization is the stomach (cell, tissue, organ, organ system)?
Agenda:
Attend MSVPA Performance of the Music Man
Prep work for Stream Leaders trip to Delia Park next Tuesday
Read silently for remainder of the class period
Organ

21. Thursday 05/16 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What level of cellular organization is the spinal cord (cell, tissue, organ, organ system)?
Agenda:
Take Cells Unit 1 Test
You may use both study guides for the test (Act. 7, 8, 9 & Act. 10, 11, 12)
Bubble in answer sheet; do NOT write on the test booklet
Turn in both your answer sheet and the test booklet to the when complete
Read silently for remainder of the class period
Organ

22. Wednesday 05/15 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What is cell specialization?
Agenda:
Finish discussion on Activity 12 Levels of Cellular Organization directed reading (10 mins)
Review answers for Cells Unit 1 Review handout
Work on study guide for Cells Unit 1 Test
Reminder: Cells Unit 1 Test tomorrow Thursday May 16
Different cells have different specific functions

23. Tuesday 05/14
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What are the different levels of cellular organization in a living thing?
Agenda:
Discuss and Review Activity 12 Levels of Cellular Organization directed reading
Discuss and Review Cells Unit 1 Review handout (if time)
School Site Work Day 2 during ELA class
Reminder: Cells Unit 1 Test this Thursday May 16
The levels of cellular organization in a multicellular living thing are cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

24. Monday 05/13
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What is your watershed address?
Agenda:
Turn in Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration student handout for The Chemistry of Life lab activity if you did not do so on Friday
Watch, listen, and participate in CRWC Presentation on keeping the Clinton River Watershed healthy
Complete Activity 12 directed reading & Cells Unit 1 Review handout for HW
Reminder: Cells Unit 1 Test this Thursday May 16
The Clinton River Watershed

25. Friday 05/10
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What some examples of organs in animals?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form if you have not done so
Start work on Cells Unit 1 Review handout
Finish The Chemistry of Life Lab Activity
Learn how to balance chemical equations through modeling photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Reminder: Finish Activity 12 directed reading; Cells Unit 1 Test next Thursday May 16
Stomach, large & small intestine, heart, lung, skin, liver, kidneys

26. Thursday 05/09 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What structures make up tissues? What structures make up organs?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form if you have not done so
Finish Activity 12 Levels of Cellular Organization directed reading for HW if you have not done so
Start The Chemistry of Life Lab Activity
Learn how to balance chemical equations through modeling photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Notice: Cells Unit 1 Test next Thursday 05/16
Cells; Two or more tissues

27. Wednesday 05/08 Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Agenda:
M-STEP Math testing today - No Science/ELA classes
Cells

28. Tuesday 05/07
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
What is one major difference between a specialized cell and a unicellular organism?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form if you have not done so
Finish Activity 12 Levels of Cellular Organization directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1, 2, 3, & 4
A specialized cell is limited to its function n a multicellular organism. A unicellular organism can perform many functions and do everything it needs to live.

29. Monday 05/06
Objectives:
Students will describe the different levels of organization in living things
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
White Space Question:
Why are cells important? How are multicellular organisms different from unicellular organisms?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form if you have not done so
School Site Project Work Day 1 – shorten class period
Discuss and review Decoding the Periodic Table quiz
Work on Activity 12 Levels of Cellular Organization directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1 & 2
Cells are the basic units of life
Multicellular organisms have groups of specialized cells that work together, unicellular organisms do not

30. Friday 05/03 Half Day PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Name the four major groups or families of elements found on the Periodic Table.
Agenda:
Finish Lab Activity 11B Molecules for Life Processes
Continue our study of the global biomes
Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Caves episode
Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, Noble Gas

31. Thursday 05/02 Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
Agenda:
Shorten class period for M-STEP 7th Grade ELA Testing completion
Finish Lab Activity 11B Molecules for Life Processes
Elements touching the dark-stepped line and have some metallic & some non-metallic properties

32. Wednesday 05/01 Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What are metalloids?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due yesterday
Discuss and review Watershed guided highlighted reading activity; turn in handout with personal watershed mapping sheet
Take quiz on deciphering and using the Periodic Table
Work on Lab Activity 11B Molecules for Life Processes
Elements touching the dark-stepped line and have some metallic & some non-metallic properties

33. Tuesday 04/30
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
Agenda:
M-STEP 7th Grade ELA Testing today – No Science/Math classes
Elements touching the dark-stepped line and have some metallic & some non-metallic properties

34. Monday 04/29
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
For elements that are in the same group or column, what can you predict about their reactivity and the number of valence electrons they have?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due Tuesday 04/30
Review Decoding the Periodic Table Student Information Sheet; Quiz on deciphering and using the Periodic Table Tuesday 04/30
Work on “Everyone Lives in a Watershed! Do You Know Your Watershed Address?” guided highlighted reading
They would have similar reactivities and valence electrons

35. Friday 04/26
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What is the main function of lipids in cells?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due Tuesday 04/30
School Site Action Plan Project Work Day 1 – postponed to Monday for rain
Finish Decoding the Periodic Table Lab Activity; discuss & review
Work on Lab Activity 11B Molecules for Life Processes (if time)
Reminder: Quiz on deciphering and using the Periodic Table Monday 04/29
Store energy

36. Thursday 04/25 Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Name the four molecules commonly found in cells.
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due Tuesday 04/30
Start Decoding the Periodic Table Lab Activity
Reminder: School Site Action Plan Project Work Day 1 tomorrow
Notice: Quiz on decoding the Periodic Table Monday 04/29
Lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

37. Wednesday 04/24 Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Give an example of an atom and an example of a molecule.
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due Tuesday 04/30
Finish Lab Activity 11A Elements and the Periodic Table guided reading; Discuss and review
Atom: any element on the Periodic Table
Molecule: water, carbon dioxide, oxygen gas, glucose

38. Tuesday 04/23
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Bread is made from several substances including sugar, water, and salt. Is bread an element?
Agenda:
Turn in Stream Leaders permission form; due Tuesday 04/30
Finish Activity 11 The Chemistry of Life directed reading review; turn in student handout with Conclusion for grading
Start work on Lab Activity 11A Elements and the Periodic Table guided reading
No, it contains many elements such as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

39. Monday 04/22
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What are the similarities between endocytosis and exocytosis?
Agenda:
Discuss CRWC Stream Leaders program Spring monitoring date (Tuesday 05/21) & permission form (due Tuesday 04/30)
Discuss and Review Activity 11 The Chemistry of Life directed reading
HW: Write Conclusion for Activity 11
The cell membrane folds to take in or release a package of material; material is moved across the cell membrane.

40. WCS District – Closed Easter Holiday
Friday 04/19
WCS District – Closed
Easter Holiday

41. Thursday 04/18 Half Day AM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Define homeostasis.
Agenda:
Continue our study of the global biomes
Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Caves episode
Reminder: Finish Activity 11 The Chemistry of Life directed reading assignment
Maintaining a stable internal environment

42. Wednesday 04/17 Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
List four things that cells do to maintain homeostasis.
Agenda:
Finish Activity 11 The Chemistry of Life directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1, 2, 3, and 4
Complete Vocabulary
Exchange material; get rid of wastes; obtain and use energy; reproduce new cells to repair or replace damaged or dead cells

43. Tuesday 04/16
Objectives:
Students will discuss the chemical makeup of living things
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What is the difference between passive and active transport?
Agenda:
Work on Activity 11 The Chemistry of Life directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1, 2, and 3
Passive transport does not require energy from the cell to move particles into or out of a cell. Active transport requires the cell to use energy to move particles.

44. Monday 04/15
Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What are the two types of active transport?
Agenda:
Turn in Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster with rubric; Be sure your name is printed on the back of your poster and on the rubric
Discuss & Review Lab Activity 10B: Cells Alive!
Finish discussion on Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading
Turn in Lab Activity 10B student handout for grading
Endocytosis and exocytosis

45. Friday 04/12
Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Diffusion and osmosis are what types of transport? Active or passive transport?
Agenda:
Work on Lab Activity 10B: Cells Alive! to get a closer look at the process of cellular respiration
Read and follow directions in lab packet
Reminder: Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster is due Monday 04/15
Passive transport

46. Thursday 04/11 Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
Why are cells important?
Agenda:
Discuss and review Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading
Turn in Lab Activity 10A student handout for grading
Q4 seating
Reminder: Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Mon 04/15
Cells are the basic units of life.

47. Wednesday 04/10 Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What are the two main functions of the cell membrane?
Agenda:
Finish Lab Activity 10A: A Cell Model; Discuss and review
Turn in Lab Activity 10A student handout for grading
Discuss and review Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading if time (must be completed by Thursday)
Reminder: Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Mon 04/15
Protective barrier & regulate what goes in and out of the cell

48. Tuesday 04/09 – PM Classes Only (PSAT 8/9 Testing in AM)
Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What cell structure controls what goes in and out of the cell?
Agenda:
Finish Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1, 2, & 3
Answer Analysis Questions 1 – 5
Finish for HW
Reminder: Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Mon 04/15
Cell membrane

49. Monday 04/08
Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What cell structures do all eukaryotic cells have in common?
Agenda:
Work on Lab Activity 10A: A Cell Model
Finish Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading for HW (AM classes only)
Reminder:
Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Monday 04/15
Mitochondria, ribosomes, ER, Golgi complex, cell membrane, etc.

50. WCS District – Closed Spring Break Have a safe break!
Monday 04/01 - Friday 04/05
WCS District – Closed
Spring Break
Have a safe break!

51. Friday 03/29 Half Day PM Session Only
Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
The energy for all ecosystems is provided by ______________.
Agenda:
Continue our study of the global biomes
Watch BBC Planet Earth documentary series: Great Plains episode
The sun

52. Important Notice
School Site Project Schedule for Q4: 04/26 Friday Work Day 1 05/02 Thursday Work Day 2 05/10 Friday Work Day 3 05/15 Wednesday Mrs. Toy will be available after school until 5 pm 05/16 Thursday Mrs. Duddles will be available after school until 5 pm 05/29 Wednesday School Site Project presentations
Glucose (sugar) & oxygen (O2)

53. Thursday 03/28 Objectives:
Students will explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
White Space Question:
What are the products of the cellular respiration reaction?
Agenda:
Activity 7, 8, & 9 Quiz make-ups for absent students
Work on Activity 10 Homeostasis and Cell Processes directed reading
Complete Procedures steps 1 & 2
Reminder:
Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Monday 04/15
Water, carbon dioxide, and chemical energy (ATP)

54. Wednesday 03/27 Objectives:
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
Students will explain the components of the scientific theory of cells
White Space Question:
What are the reactants of the cellular respiration reaction?
Agenda:
Turn in Lab Activity 9A: A Producer’s Source of Energy (Penguin section & any students who did not turn it in on Tuesday)
Take Activity 7, 8, & 9 Quiz; Turn in quiz with study guide when done
Read silently for remainder of class period
Reminder:
Cell Structure & Function Analogy Project poster; due Monday 04/15
Glucose (sugar) & oxygen (O2)

55. Tuesday 03/26
Objectives:
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
Students will explain the components of the scientific theory of cells
White Space Question:
What are the products of the photosynthesis reaction?
Agenda:
Finish Lab Activity 9A A Producer’s Source of Energy
Make observations of overnight changes; Answer Analysis Questions
Discuss and review
Reminder:
Study for Activity 7, 8, & 9 Quiz; Wednesday 03/27
Work on Cell Structure and Function Analogy Project poster; due Mon 04/15
Glucose (sugar) & oxygen (O2)

56. Monday 03/25
Objectives:
Students will explain how cells capture and release energy
Students will compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells
Students will explain the components of the scientific theory of cells
White Space Question:
What are the reactants of the photosynthesis reaction?
Agenda:
Turn in Activity 9 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration directed reading student handout for grading
Work on Lab Activity 9A A Producer’s Source of Energy
Reminder:
Study for Activity 7, 8, & 9 Quiz; Wednesday 03/27
Work on Cell Structure and Function Analogy Project poster; due Mon 04/15
Water, carbon dioxide, and light energy