1. Life Science 7 Mrs. Duddles Q3 –Cells and Heredity & The Human Body

2. Friday 03/27 – ½ Day PM Only WCS Records Day – No Butcher AM classes today HW: Continue to collaborate with your lab group on the 7A Edmodo page on Biodiesel Project plan.

3. Thursday 03/26 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. Agenda: O Start Activity 15 Meiosis Lab 1 “Meiosis Flipbook” O Read and follow directions in lab handout to create Meiosis Flipbook O Neatness and Accuracy count! O Turn in Meiosis Flipbook for a group grade; be sure to include all group member names on back of flipbook O Read silently when you are done with lab

4. Wednesday 03/25 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. Agenda: O Finish Activity 15 Meiosis reading discussion O Discuss Analysis Questions O Share Conclusions

5. Tuesday 03/24 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. Agenda: O Discuss and Review Activity 15 Meiosis O Cornell Notes Review O Review book questions and Analysis Questions

6. Monday 03/23 Objectives: O Students will understand the basics of biodiesel fuel, its production and uses. O Students will gain knowledge about esters, alcohols, and catalysts. Agenda: O Biodiesel Fuel Project class discussion: O Share basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production with your lab group O With your lab group, create a plan for making the “best” biodiesel recipe HW Reminder: Finish Activity 15 Meiosis work; be ready to discuss Tuesday 03/24

7. Friday 03/20 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. Agenda: O Continue Activity 15 Meiosis O Create notes for Activity 15 Meiosis reading O Do assigned questions and vocabulary O Answer Analysis Questions and Write Conclusion HW Reminder: Finish Biodiesel Project work with your group on Edmodo. Be ready to discuss on Monday.

8. Thursday 03/19 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. O Students will understand the basics of biodiesel fuel, its production and uses. O Students will gain knowledge about esters, alcohols, and catalysts. Agenda: O Biodiesel Fuel Project discussion: O Share basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production with your lab group O As a group, consolidate the information you have found into one document & upload to 7A Edmodo group page O Continue Activity 15 Meiosis

9. Wednesday 03/18 Objectives: O Students will understand the basics of biodiesel fuel, its production and uses. O Students will gain knowledge about esters, alcohols, and catalysts. Agenda: O Shorten class period for HOUSE meeting O Biodiesel Fuel Project discussion: O Share basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production with your lab group O As a group, consolidate the information you have found into one document

10. Tuesday 03/17 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to describe the process of meiosis and its role in sexual reproduction. Agenda: O Start Activity 15 Meiosis O Create notes for Activity 15 Meiosis reading O Do assigned questions and vocabulary HW Reminder: Continue Biodiesel Fuel Project research work: upload your work to 7A Edmodo group; code 6i997y

11. Monday 03/16 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Discuss Activity 14 Lab 2 “DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division” O “How to Take Notes” Discussion using Cornell Notes format O Set up Activity 15 Meiosis in Science notebook HW Reminder: Continue Biodiesel Fuel Project research work: find basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production

12. Friday 03/12 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Finish Activity 14 Lab 2 “DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division” activity – turn in activity sheet for grade O Watch PBS series “The Secret of Life” Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rw 7XU7durG4 O Read silently for remainder of class HW Reminder: Continue Biodiesel Fuel Project research work: find basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production

13. Thursday 03/12 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Start Activity 14 Lab 2 “DNA, Chromosomes, and Cell Division” activity HW Reminder: Continue Biodiesel Fuel Project research work: find basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production

14. Wednesday 03/11 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Discuss Activity 14 “Mitosis” Lesson Review & Analysis Questions O Discuss Biodiesel Fuel Production Project HW: Research basic information about biodiesel, its uses & production

15. Tuesday 03/10 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Shorten class period for HOUSE meeting O Finish Activity 14 Lab 1 “Modeling Mitosis” presentations O Discuss & Review Activity 14 “Mitosis” reading & questions

16. Monday 03/09 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Continue Activity 14 Lab 1 “Modeling Mitosis” O Presentations start today

17. Friday 03/06 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Continue Activity 14 Lab 1 “Modeling Mitosis” O Model the phases of mitosis using physical movement; you may use props and any technology resources that you have access to O Finalize your group’s plan; assign roles, check the accuracy of your scientific information, make sure you have materials, etc. O Practice your presentation O Presentations will begin Monday 03/09

18. Thursday 03/05 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Continue Activity 14 Lab 1 “Modeling Mitosis” O Model the phases of mitosis using physical movement; you may use props and any technology resources that you have access to O Finalize your group’s plan; assign roles, check the accuracy of your scientific information, make sure you have materials, etc. O Practice your presentation O Presentations will begin Monday 03/09

19. Wednesday 03/04 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Finish Activity 14 “Mitosis” reading and questions (10 mins) O Start Activity 14 Lab 1 “Modeling Mitosis” O Model the phases of mitosis using physical movement; you may use props and any technology resources that you have access to

20. Tuesday 03/03 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Shorten class for HOUSE meeting O Science Notebook Check for Activity 14 progress O Finish Activity 14 “Mitosis” reading and questions

21. Monday 03/02 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Continue Activity 14 “Mitosis” reading and questions

22. Friday 02/27 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Start Activity 14 “Mitosis” reading and questions O Bill Nye video on “Life Cycle” of organisms

23. Thursday 02/26 Objectives: O Students will learn that decomposers break down wastes and dead organisms, returning matter to the environment Agenda: O “Nature’s Recyclers” presentation from Leslie Science and Nature Center (LSNC)

24. Wednesday 02/25 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Set up Activity 14 “Mitosis” in science notebook O Finish Greatest Discoveries: Genes program with Bill Nye

25. Tuesday 02/24 – Welcome Back! Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. O Students will be able to relate the process of mitosis to its functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Agenda: O Introduction to Heredity: O Watch Greatest Discoveries: Genetics with Bill Nye

26. Monday 02/23 WCS – No school due to inclement weather.

27. Monday 02/16 – Friday 02/20 No School - WCS Winter Break Have a safe and warm Winter Break!

28. Friday 02/13 – ½ Day PM Only O No class today. Have a safe and warm Winter Break!

29. Thursday 02/12 Objectives: O Students will understand that characteristics from parents are passed to offspring in predictable ways. Agenda: O Introduction to Reproduction and Heredity O Read Science World article “The Immortal Woman” about the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks (HeLa cells) O Write a summary of the article in your science notebook

30. Wednesday 02/11 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Take “Cells” Unit Test; you may use your Science Notebook O When complete with test, turn it in to the wire basket and you may read for the remainder of the class

31. Tuesday 02/10 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Continue Unit 1 “Cells” Review in Cells and Heredity book O Answer question #1 and #2 Activity option 2 on page 80 O Look through your science notebook and add notes @ this time to help you on the Cells Unit Test O Study for Cells Unit Test Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test on Wednesday after review.

32. Monday 02/09 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Discuss and Review Unit 1 “Cells” Review in Cells and Heredity book Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test this Wednesday 02/11 after review.

33. Friday 02/06 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Complete Unit 1 “Cells” Review in Cells and Heredity book O Questions #1 – 21 pages 81 - 86 Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test next Tuesday or Wednesday after review.

34. Thursday 02/05 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Discuss Activity 13 lab “Diffusion” O Watch time-lapse video of cornstarch and iodine solution experiment O Review parts of cell video Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test next week after review.

35. Wednesday 02/04 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Finish Activity 13 lab “Diffusion” O Answer all questions. Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test next week after review.

36. Tuesday 02/03 WCS – No school due to inclement weather

37. Monday 02/02 WCS – No school due to inclement weather

38. Friday 01/30 – ½ Day AM Only Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Start Activity 13 lab “Diffusion” O Read and follow directions in lab packet. Reminder: “Cells” Unit Test next week after review.

39. Thursday 01/29 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Finish discussion & review of Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” Analysis Questions & Conclusion

40. Wednesday 01/28 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Discuss and Review Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” reading & book questions, Analysis Questions & Conclusion O Distribute Q2 report cards

41. Tuesday 01/27 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Finish Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” reading & book questions, Analysis Questions & Conclusion O Read silently if you are done with all work O Science Fair Project Display Board conferences

42. Monday 01/26 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Finish Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” reading & book questions, Analysis Questions, & Conclusion Reminder: O Science Fair Project Display Board due today

43. Friday 01/23 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Continue Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” reading and questions Reminder: O Science Fair Project Display Board due Monday 01/26

44. Thursday 01/22 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Cells review with Bill Nye (25 mins) O Start Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” reading & questions Reminder: O Science Fair Project Display Board due Monday 01/26 Questions?

45. Wednesday 01/21 Objectives: O Students will be able to explain the important processes that organisms undergo to maintain stable internal conditions. O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. Agenda: O Discuss and Review Activity 12 Analysis questions and conclusion O Set up Activity 13 “Homeostasis and Cell Processes” in science notebook O Science Fair Project Display Board Q& A

46. Tuesday 01/20 Objectives: O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. O Students will be able to compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells. Agenda: O Turn in Activity 12 Analysis questions 1 & 4 for grading O Science notebook check for Activity 12 completion O Shorten class period for special MSVPA performance

47. Monday 01/19 WCS – No School MLK Holiday

48. Friday 01/16 – ½ Day Records Day Objectives: O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. O Students will be able to compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells. Agenda: O Finish discussion and review of Activity 12 reading and questions

49. Thursday 01/15 Objectives: O Regular classes suspended for MS2TC Program House Activities

50. Wednesday 01/14 Objectives: O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. O Students will be able to compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells. Agenda: O Discuss and review Activity 12 Lab 1 “Evaluating Specialization” questions O Discuss and review Activity 12 reading and questions

51. Tuesday 01/13 Objectives: O Students will be able to describe the different levels of organization in living things. O Students will be able to compare the structure and function of cell parts in plant and animal cells. Agenda: O Start Activity 12 Lab 1 “Evaluating Specialization” O Discuss and review Activity 12 reading and questions if time permits