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January 30, 2012
January 25, 2012
Body Systems
(January 23rd – January 27th)
The Standards we are covering are. S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. S7L2.a: Students will explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide to make needed materials. S7L2.e: Students will explain the purpose of the major organ systems in the human body. S7L2.d: Students will explain that organ systems serve the needs cells have for oxygen, food and waste removal.
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 4 (90–97), and Unit 7 (Human body systems – 580-721)
Class Work:
We will complete the diffusion and osmosis lab and , as well as begin the Systems of the Human Body unit. We will begin with notes on digestion, a video and some review sheets. We will then begin studying the circulatiory system.
Homework:
- Monday – Complete Foldable
- Tuesday – Complete Foldable
- Wednesday – Complete Faldable and Skills Sheet (Quiz on Digestion Tomorrow)
- Thursday- Read page 606-615 Define the bold words - Complete the circulation packet you got in class (due Friday)
- Friday – Review for a quiz on the circulatory system (Monday) Complete question 1-4 on page 615 and questions 1,2,6,7, and 10 on page 626.
Links
Download Diagram of The Digestive System
Download Internal Structure of the Heart
Websites:
Diffusion: Osmosis, Active Transport, and Passive Transport
Students will conclude cells this week (January 17th - January 20th)
The Standards we are covering are. S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. S7L2.a: Students will explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide to make needed materials.
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 4 (90–97).
Class Work: We will continue to learn about diffusion and osmosis by completing various labs. We will begin the Organs System unit.
Homework:
- Monday – No School!
- Tuesday – Review your lab notes
- Wednesdy - no classes today
- Thursday- Diffusion BCR
- Friday - Study for a Diffusion Quiz on Monday.
Links
January 10, 2012
Cell Structure and Fuction: Exploring Diffusion and Osmosis
Students will continue to study cells this week
(January 10th - January 13th)
The Standards we are covering are. S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. S7L2.b: Students will relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, and mitochondria) to basic cell functions. S7L2.a: Students will explain that cells take in nutrients in order to grow and divide to make needed materials.
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 3 (60-74) and Chapter 4 (90–97).
Class Work:
We will review for our Cell Unit Exam, take the 2nd SemesterCumulative exam and learn about diffusion and osmosis (PowerPoint and videos).
Homework:
- Monday – No School!
- Tuesday – Make sure you study for your test! Cell Unit Test on Wednesday!
- Wednesday – Pre-read Chapter 4 (p. 90-93)
- Thursday- Read pages: 90 – 97. Complete questions 1-5 on page 93, and 2-4 on page 97. Complete questions 1-4, 8, 10, 12, and 13 on page 104. (Due Monday)
- Friday – Read pages: 90 – 97. Complete questions 1-5 on page 93, and 2-4 on page 97. Complete questions 1-4, 8, 10, 12, and 13 on page 104. (Due Monday)
Links
Download Cell in Action directed_reading_a (extra practice)
Download Diffusion and Osmosis Webquest
Download Diffusionosmosis (powerpoint)
December 14, 2011
Cells: Basic Unit of Life
Students will study cells this week
(December 12th - 16th)
The Standards we are covering are. S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. S7L2.b: Students will relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria) to basic cell functions.
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 3 (60-74)
Class Work:
We will begin the unit with a gizmo on cells, then students will begin working on their Cyctology Cafe Proejct.
Homework:
- Monday – Make sure you completed and submitted your gizmo quiz on cells.
- Tuesday – Finish your skill sheets and study your notes on cells.
- Wednesday - Make sure the salad portion of your menu (worksheets) is complete by Friday!
- Thursday - Make sure the salad portion of your menu is complete by Friday!
- Friday- Make sure you are working on your entree. It is due Tuesday!
- Monday 12/19 - Make sure you are working on your entree. It is due Tuesday!
- Tuesday 12/20 - Make sure you are working on your side dish and dessert options. They are due Wednesday!
- Wednesday 12/21- The entire MENU PROJECT IS DUE 12/22!
Links
Powerpoints
Download Introduction to the cell
Cell Notes:
Menu Project: Download Cytology-Cafe-I 2011
Download Cell-Organelle-Trading-Cards
Download The-Whole-Cell-Catalogue-iNDIVIDUAL1
Download Virtual Lab - Textbook
Download 3-D Cell organelle Project(OL)
December 11, 2011
Cells: The Basic Unit Of Life
Students will study cells this week (December 12th - 16th)
The Standards we are covering are. S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. S7L2.b: Students will relate cell structures (cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria) to basic cell functions.
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 3 (60-74)
Class Work:
We will begin the unit with a gizmo on cells, then students will begin working on their Cyctology Cafe Proejct.
Homework:
- Monday – Make sure you completed and submitted your gizmo quiz on cells.
- Tuesday – Finish your skill sheets and study your notes on cells. Complete the following textbook assignment to review cells. (1-9 on page 75)
- Wednesday - Make sure the salad portion of your menu is complete by Friday!
- Thursday - Make sure the salad portion of your menu is complete by Friday!
- Friday- Make sure your entree is complete by Monday!
- Monday 12/19 - Make sure your side dish portion of the entre is complete by tomorrow!
- Tuesday 12/20 - Make sure your dessert selections are complete by tomorrow!
- Wednesday 12/21- The entire MENU PROJECT IS DUE 12/22!
Links
Powerpoints
Download Introduction to the cell
Cell Notes:
Menu Project: Download Cytology-Cafe-I 2011
Download Cell-Organelle-Trading-Cards
Download The-Whole-Cell-Catalogue-iNDIVIDUAL1
Download Virtual Lab - Textbook
December 05, 2011
Viewing the Living World Around Us: Microscopes
We will now learn the structure and function of cells. However, before looking at cells- students need to learn how to use a microscope! (December 5th - December 9th)
The Standard we are covering is S7L2: Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
Class Work:
We will begin the cell unit by looking at microscopes. Students will travel through 8 micromania stations to learn all about the microscope and how to use it properly.
Homework:
- Monday – Review your parts of the microscope notes and video. Quiz tomorrow on the parts of the microscope.
- Tuesday – Complete the microscope skills sheets. Quiz on the parts of the microscope on Wednesday so please study.
- Wednesday – Complete the station work that you began in class. All eight stations will be due Monday - 12/15.
- Thursday- Complete the station work that you began in class. All eight stations will be due Monday - 12/15.
- Friday – Complete the station work that you began in class. All eight stations will be due Monday - 12/15.
Links/Downloads:
Download Caring for Microscope
Download Microscope part matching
Download Electron Microscope webquest
Download Microstations_cards (Station 4 and 6 have been changed to the above webquests)
November 28, 2011
Ecology Unit Review - Menu Summative Project
Students will begin to review for their unit exam - Ecology
(November 28th – December 2nd)
The Standards we are covering are:
S7L4: Students will examine the dependence of organisms on one another and their environment.
S7L4.c: Recognize that changes in environmental conditions can affect the survival of both individuals and entire species
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 18, 19, and 20.
Class Work:
Students will review for their Ecology Unit Exam (Wed) and begin the Microscope Unit.
Homework:
- Monday – *** Menu Projects are due November 29th.
- (The Tuesday after Thanksgiving Break) Unit Test is Wednesday!
- Tuesday – Unit Test is Wednesday!***
- Wednesday – No Homework
- Thursday- Review the Parts of the Microscope
- Friday – Review the Parts of the Microscope.
Links:
November 14, 2011
Ecology Review Week
Ecology Unit Review Week
(November 11th – November 18th)
The Standards we are covering are:
S7L4: Students will examine the dependence of organisms on one another and their environment.
S7L4.c: Recognize that changes in environmental conditions can affect the survival of both individuals andnnnn entire
**Textbook Reference: Chapter 18, 19, and 20**
Class Work:
Students will be given a Summative Menu Review Project.
Homework:
- Monday – Menu Projects are due November 29th
- Tuesday – Menu Projects are due November 29th
- Wednesday –Menu Projects are due November 29th
- Thursday- Menu Projects are due November 29th
- Friday – Menu Projects are due November 29th
*** Note: Test will be given on November 29th.
Test will cover chapters 18, 19, and 20.
Links:
November 09, 2011
Georgia State University BIO-BUS Medicinal Plant Module Part 2
Students will be working with staff from Georgia State's Biology Department who will conduce lab experiments with the students.
(November 7th - 11th)
The Standards we are covering are:
S7L1: Students will investigate the diversity of living organisms and how they can be compared scientifically.
S7L2. Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. e. Explain the purpose of the major organ systems in the human body (i.e., digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control, and coordination, and for protection from disease).
***Textbook Reference: Chapter 10 (pages 246-259)
Homework:
- Monday: No Homework tonight
- Tuesday: No School
- Wednesday: Tell your family about your experiment you conducted in class.
- Thursday: Please write a one page essay on the experiment we conducted in class today with Georgia State. Be sure to use the protocol sheet that was provided to you as help. This essay is due on Friday.
- Friday: No Homework
Links:
Download Medicinal Plants_A Short History of Medicine_1
Download Medicinal Plants_Separating Science from Pseudoscience_2
