Science 2015-2016
Week of May 23-27
Topics Covered
- Monday - microscopic observation of decomposers
- Tuesday Clam Catch Activity (Rotations 3 and 4 only)
- Wednesday - Work on Invasive Species Research
- Compiling research already complete and creating energy webs
- Thursday - Clam Catch Activity (Rotations 1 and 2 only)
- Friday - Clam Catch Activity Part 2
Week of May 16-20
Topics Covered
- Monday - Final day in class to reconstruct owl pellets
- Tuesday - the role of Energy Webs
- Wednesday and Thursday - Investigate the role of Decomposers
- Wednesday - Rotations 3 and 4 only
- Thursday - Rotations 1 and 2 only
- Friday - Nematode Extraction
Week of May 9-13
Topics Covered
- Monday - Blackworm observation. Finish Analysis Questions 1-3 if not done in class
- Tuesday - Zebra Mussel population investigation. Finish Analysis Questions 1-5 if not done in class
- Wednesday and Thursday - Energy Flow Activity (owl pellets)
- Friday - Field Trip to Boston Museum of Science!
Week of May 2-6
Topics Covered
- Introduced Species - short research
- Species to choose from: Tiger Mosquitos, Autumn Olive, Bittersweet, Rosa Multiflora, Purple Loosestrife, Starlings
- Blackworm observation
- Invasive Species in CT - an overview of invasive species in CT
- List of invasive plants in CT - a complete listing of invasive plants
- Information about invasive plants in CT - Hint: click on the "go botany" link to get more information on each plant
- Asian Tiger Mosquito
- Starlings
- Bittersweet
- Multiflora Rose
- Purple Loosestrife
- Autumn Olive
Week of April 25-29
Topics Covered
- DNA and DNA Lab
- Introduction to Ecology
Week of April 18-22
ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK !!!!
Week of April 11-15
Topics Covered
- Pedigrees and punnett square review and practice
- Test on Friday, April 15
- _Pedigree webquest link #1
- Pedigree webquest link #2
- Punnett Square webquest link #1
- PUnnett Square webquest link #2
- Punnett Square webquest link #3
Week of April 4-8
Topics Covered
- Continue Sesame Street Genetics Project
- Using Pedigrees to determine genotypes
- Sesame Street Genetics Project Due Tuesday, April 5
- Pedigree Reading due Wednesday, April 6
- Pedigree Problems due Friday, April 8
- NOTE: Dates may change due to SBAC testing
- There will be a test on vocabulary, punnett squares, and pedigree charts early next week
- Interesting video on sex determination can be found here
Week of March 28-April 1
Topics Covered
- Genetics at the Cellular Level
- Probability and Genetics
- Punnett Squares
- Sesame Street Genetics Project
- Reading Due Tuesday: The Cell and Inheritance
- Reading Due Thursday - Probability and Heredity
- There will be NO Science in the News due this Month
- Furry Family Website
Week of March 22-24 - short week due to Snowstorm Monday and scheduled day off Friday
Topics Covered
- A closer look at the Trait Tree, analyzing frequency of specific traits
- The Blue People of Troublesome Creek, KY
- An overview of Gregor Mendel's work
- Reading - Gregor Mendel, due Thursday
Topics Covered
- Final Digestive System Review (Monday) and Test (Tuesday)
- Introduction to Genetics
Week of March 7-11
Topics Covered
- Present Digestive System projects to classmates
- Portfolio Review on Friday
Week of March 2-4
Topics Covered
- Continue work Digestive System Presentation, Handout, Brochure, and Model
Week of February 22-26
Welcome back from Break!
Topics Covered
- Monday - Digestive system project: structure and function
- Tuesday - Digestive system project: diseases
- Wednesday - Reading: Digestive System , Part 2
- Thursday - Digestive System project: Fun Facts and Presentation
- Friday - Digestive System project: Presentation
- please read through the websites listed below as reference for your digestive system project
- There will be NO Science in the News due this month. Reading packet will be due on Friday 2/26
- If you fall behind on your assigned task for each day, you should finish it as homework.
Week of February 15-19
Winter Break - Enjoy!
Week of February - 8-12
Topics Covered
Due to school cancellation on Monday and Research Night on Wednesday, the total number of classes we have to work on Digestive system project may be adjusted accordingly
- Monday - school cancelled due to snow storm
- Tuesday - Research Night final workshop
- Wednesday/Thursday - Introduction to Digestive System
- Friday - Introduction to Digestive System Project
- Digestive System Reading due Friday
- SITN due Friday, February 26th
You can use the following websites to help you with your research project:
http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/dsmovie.html?WT.ac=k-woar
http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=54048&cat_id=20607#
http://library.thinkquest.org/4245/Default.htm
http://discoverykids.com/articles/your-digestive-system/
Link to an excellent summary of websites about the digestive system:
http://www.cln.org/themes/digestive.html
Helpful Videos:
http://kitses.com/animation/swfs/digestion.swf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08VyJOEcDos&feature=player_embedded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l8aLmomDPU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFbPHlhI13g&feature=player_embedded (start at the 1 minute mark
Week of February 1-5
Topics Covered
- Monday - Review of Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
- Tuesday - Test (Rotations 1 and 2)
- Wednesday - Test (Rotations 3 and 4)
- Thursday - Research Night Overview
- Friday - School cancelled due to snow
- You have a SITN due Friday, February 26th
Week of January 25-29
Topics Covered
- Human Reproductive System: male and female
- Overview of Fetal Development
- Test Friday - Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
- Webquest due Thursday
Week of January 19-22
Topics Covered
- Lymphatic System
- Review of all Systems
- Introduction to Endocrine System and Reproductive System
- TEST on Wednesday, January 20
- Science in the News due Friday, January 22nd
Week of January 11-15
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Blood
- Really fun surprise activity!
- Blood and Transfusions
- QUIZ on Friday, January 16th
Week of January 4-9
Happy New Year!
Topics Covered
- Review December SITN
- Introduction to Circulatory System
- Circulatory System Notes, Activity and Webquest
- QUIZ on Friday, January 9th
- Science Reading Packet Due Thursday January 8th: pages 102-106, 110-111
- Study for Quiz on Friday
- Webquest due Friday: visit the kid's health website here
Week of December 21-23
Topics Covered
Monday: Wrap up of coding activity
This is your final day for coding. Given my absence today, I am now changing the criteria from requiring two of the three modules to all three modules being complete. Many of you have already made great strides towards that end. Here's what to do if you think you are done: Go back and check your progress. For every level completed that is a dark green, you will get full credit. For every level completed that is light green, you will get partial credit. For every level that was not completed, you will get no credit.
What does light green mean? It means that you ultimately came up with the correct solution, but there is another solution that uses less blocks. If you are stumped, ask a friend. There are often multiple solutions to the same problem. If you have finished all three modules and are satisfied with your progress, use this time to explore the other coding platforms: flappy code, infinity play lab, play lab, and artist. When you are done, fill out the survey on my home page.
Week of December 14-19
Topics Covered
- Respiratory System Lab
- Respiratory System Test
- Introduction to Coding
- Coding Lab
- Study for Test on Tuesday, December 15th
- Science in the News due Friday, December 18
- Hour of Code - Star Wars Module
- Hour of Code - Frozen Module
- Hour of Code - Minecraft Module
- Interesting video for minecraft fans: click here
- If you finish your module for the day, you are welcome to explore flappy code, infinity play lab, play lab, or artist.
Week of December 7-11
Topics Covered
- Intro to Respiratory System
- Respiratory System Modelling
- Respiratory System Lab
- Parts of the Respiratory System Quiz on Thursday, December 10th
- Read "Respiratory system" packet - Due Wednesday, December 9th
- Science in the News for December is due Friday, December 18th
- Respiratory System Test on Monday, December 14
Week of November 30 - December 4
Topics Covered
- Muscular System Overview
- Muscular system modelling
- Review - MUSCULAR SYSTEM AND SKELETAL SYSTEM TEST ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th
- Read "muscular system" packet (pgs 44-49) - Due Tuesday, December 1st
- Science in the News for December is due Friday, December 18th
Week of November 23-25
Topics Covered
- skeletal system quiz
- Parts of the bone
Week of November 16-20
Topics Covered
- Introduction to the Systems
- Skeletal System info and activities
Week of November November 9-13
Topics Covered
- Animal Cell and Plant Cell Labs
- Review Cells
- Cell Unit Test
Week of November 3-5
Topics Covered
- Self-evaluations
- Review of cell structures
- Osmosis and Diffusion reading Due Monday, November 8th
- Science in the News Due Friday, November 20th
- Begin studying for test - NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th!
- Please check out the links below (from October 19-23rd) for helpful videos related to cell structure and function.
Week of October 26-30
Topics Covered
- Cell City Project
- Cell Lab, Part 1
- Webquest
- Cell City Project
- Webquest
- Cell Lab, Part 1
- Websites for the Cell City Webquest are as follows:
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4
- Part 5 (Diseases1), (Diseases 2)
- Games and Activities 1 and 2
Week of October 19-23
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Cell Theory
- Parts of the Cell
- Cell Theory Reading due Tuesday, October 20
- Parts of the cell reading due Wednesday, October 21
- Cell Drawings due Friday, October 23
- The class discussion on cell structure and function as well as the video we watched in class can be found on this website
Week of October 13-16
Topics Covered
- Finish up Forensics Material
- Introduction to the Microscope
- Microscope Lab
- Microscope Quiz on Friday, October 16th
Week of October 5-9
Topics Covered
- Finish fingerprinting
- Chromatography Basics
- Your notebook should be up to date for a notebook check on Friday, October 9th
- Science in the News due Friday, October 30th
- Website for Tuesday click here
- Science in the News information can be found by clicking on the tab at the top of this page
Week of September 28-October 4
Topics Covered
- Latent Fingerprints what they are and how to lift them
Homework
- Have a digital Copy of your fingerprints available at School on Thursday, October 1st
Supporting Information
- Word document for your own fingerprints
student_digital_fingerprint.doc | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | doc |
Week of September 21-25
Topics Covered
Homework
Week of September 14-18
Topics Covered
Homework
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Forensics
- Fingerprinting Basics
Homework
- There will be no homework due this week
Week of September 14-18
Topics Covered
- Science Safety
- Observations
Homework
- Safety test Wednesday 9/16
- Safety poster due Friday 9/18