Science

WELCOME TO 4th Quarter

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PAST ASSIGNMENT GRADES From 3rd QUARTER
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What if …Power Point questions
 Monday, March 12, 2012
 - 7th Grade Agenda: TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
$What if energy was gone, would work get done?
1.Planner Prize
2.Read pages 94-99
3.Do “Work and Power” Booklet due Tuesday.

6th Grade Agenda  
What if microscopes were never invented?
1.Planner Prize
2.Present “Pick a Project”
3.Start “Parts of a Microscope” Notes
4.Quiz over parts of a microscope Friday


Tuesday, March 13, 2012
6th Grade Agenda  
What part of the microscope is used for viewing?
1. Finish Presenting “Pick a Project”
2.“Parts of a Microscope” Notes
3.Do “Compound Light Microscope”
4.Quiz over parts of a microscope 

- 7th Grade Agenda: TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
What is the difference between work and joules?
1.Do “Work and Power” Booklet due Today.
2.Do “Directed Reading “Work and Power” Due Wed.
(Use page 94-99)

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

6th Grade Agenda  
What part of the microscope is used for viewing?
1.Correct “Compound Light Microscope”
2.View “How to Use a Microscope”
3.Do “Microscope Function” Due Thurs. 
4.Quiz over parts of a microscope Friday

- 7th Grade Agenda
 TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
1.Corrected "Directed Reading: Work and Power
2.Work and Power Quiz  Friday/ tomorrow
3.Study “Study Guide”
4.Do Get to Work” Lab Due Fri.
5.Hand in “Work and Power” Booklet due Today.


Thursday, March 15, 2012
 - 7th Grade Agenda: TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
1.Work and Power Quiz Friday/tomorrow
2.Study “Study Guide”
3.Do Get to Work” Lab Due Fri.
4.Hand in “Work and Power” Booklet Past Due!

6th Grade Agenda  
1.Correct “Microscope Function”
2.Do “Intro. To Light Microscope” due Fri.
3.Quiz over parts of a microscope Friday

Friday, March 16, 2012
6th Grade Agenda  
1.Test over “Microscope Anatomy”
2.Finish and hand in “Intro. To Light Microscope” due today
3.Do “Microscope Mania –

7th Grade Agenda

1.Work and Power Quiz  TODAY!
2.Discuss  Get to Work” hand in
3.Do “Calculating Work” due Monday
4.Done? Read pages 100-113 - Machines
5.Hand in “Work and Power” Booklet Past Due!!!!

Monday, March 19, 2012
6th Grade Agenda 
$What makes something “Living?”
  
1.Read pages 4-7
2.Do page 3 “Light On” activity – Stimulus/Response
3.Do “6 traits of living things”
4.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-7
5.Read pages 8-13
6.Finish and hand in “Microscope Mania”

- 7th Grade Agenda:
1. Corrected and handed in "Calculating Workd"
2.Read pages 44-51 - Newton's Laws
3. Homework: Which Law is it? Due Tuesday

 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
7th Grade Agenda
TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
What if I pulled a tablecloth off a table with dishes, what would happen? Why?
1.Discuss, correct and hand in “Which Law”
2.Do “Penny/Hoop” Lab due Wed.
Lab Report Up to Qualitative Observation
3.Read pages 44-51 – Newton’s Laws
4.Quiz over Newton’s Laws pg. 44-51 – Thurs.
What if we discovered a new planet, how would we know if life could be 
sustained there?

6th Grade Agenda  
1.Discuss “6 Traits” - Mission to Diaz
2.Read pages 8-13
3.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13
4.Finish and hand in “Microscope Mania” and or “Intro to Microscopes”


Wednesday, March 21, 2012 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: TAKE BOATS HOME/Donate
Give an example of Newton’s 3rd law?
1.Grade Sheets due Tomorrow
2.Do “Penny/Hoop” Lab due end of class
Lab Report Up to Qualitative Observation
Read pages 44-51 – Newton’s Laws
3.Do “Newton’s: Automobile Accident Lab Due Thurs – end of class
4.Quiz over Newton’s Laws pg. 44-51 – Thurs.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
 – *Pencil = Planner**
What are some necessities of life?
6th Grade Agenda  
1.Grade Sheets due tomorrow
2.Discuss “6 Traits”
3.Read pages 8-13
4.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13
5.Do Necessities of Life Wksheet – Due Thurs.
6.Finish and hand in “Microscope Mania” and or “Intro to Microscopes”


Monday, April 02, 2012
 – *Pencil = Planner**
6th Grade Agenda  
What are the 8 levels of classification?
1.Read pages 164-169
2.View “Classification Organisms”
3.Define highlighted terms in binder
4.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13 (Microorganisms)

Monday, April 02, 2012 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda:
What two kinds of cells are there?
1.Read pages 4-10
2.Draw and label “Animal Cell” pg. 13 – Due Tuesday
3.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-10 in binder
4.Done Read pages 12-19
PAST DUE
1.QUIZ OVER NEWTONS LAWS
2.Penny/Hoop Lab
3.Automobile Accident Lab
4.Which Law is It – Newton’s Worksheet
5.Calculating Work Worksheet

Tuesday, April 03, 2012 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
What if cells were never discovered?
1.Power Point: Cells
2.Read pages 12-19
3.Draw and label and describe “Animal Cell” pg. 13 – Due Tuesday Use page 18
4.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19 in binder


6th Grade Agenda  
What if we didn’t have classification?
1.View “Classification Organisms”
2.Do “Classification” Activity/Discuss/hand in
3.Define highlighted terms in binder – pg. 164-175
4.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13 (Microorganisms)

Wednesday, April 04, 2012 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
What part of a plant cell helps store sun energy?
1.TODAY - Finish and hand in “Animal Cell” pg. 13/18
2.Power Point: Organelles
3.Do “Cellsational City” Due Monday

6th Grade Agenda  
What is a dichotomous key?
1.Finish “Classifying” Activity/Discuss/hand in
2.Do “Dichotomous Key Activity
3.Define highlighted terms in binder – pg. 164-175
4.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13 (Microorganisms)
5.Done? Read pg. 170-175/Define terms


Thursday, April 05, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
SPLASH INTO SCIENCE
Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 in the Traughber MPR
1.TODAY - Finish and hand in “Animal Cell” pg. 13/18
2.Do “Cellsational City” Due Monday
3.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19 in binder

6th Grade Agenda:
1.Create a  “Dichotomous Key – hand in
2.Define highlighted terms in binder – pg. 164-175
3.Define voc. Terms in binder pg. 4-13 (Microorganisms)
4.Done? Read pg. 170-175/Define terms

Monday, April 09, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
$Name all the parts of an animal cell?
1.Do “Cellsational City” Due Today
2.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19 in binder Due Tuesday
3.Quiz Thursday over Plant and Animal Cell Parts

$List in order “Classification”
6th Grade Agenda:
1.View “Classification”
2.Quiz over “Classification Order Wed.
3.Switch and solve “Dichotomous Key”
4.Hand in created “Dichotomous Key – Today!
Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 and pg. 4-13(Microorganism

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
Why is it important to know about heredity?
1.Read pages 56-61
2.Read “Dominant/Recess” Traits
3.Create a “menu” of main ideas – Due Wed.
4.H.W. Do “Cells” Study Guide due Wed.
5.Quiz Thursday over Plant and Animal Cell Parts

6th Grade Agenda:

What is the scientific name for elephant?

1.Do “Classification” Study Guide Today
2.Quiz over “Classification Order Wed.
3.Start “Shape Island” pg. 176-177
4.Hand in created “Dichotomous Key – Today!
Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 and pg. 4-13(Microorganism)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner**
 - 7th Grade Agenda: 
Are freckles a dominant or recessive trait?
1.Discuss “Cells” Study Guide – Study
2. Quiz Thursday over Plant and Animal Cell Parts
3.H.W. Dominant/Recess – Due Thursday
4. “Menu - Heredity” of main ideas – 56-61/”Traits” reading – Due today
5.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder 

6th Grade Agenda:
1.Hand in “Classification” Study Guide
2.Play “Classification” Bluff
3.Quiz over “Classification”
4.Start “Shape Island” pg. 176-177
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 and pg. 4-13(Microorganism)

Thursday, April 12, 2012
7th Grade Agenda
1. Quiz over "Plant and Animal" Cells
2. Hand in "Cells" Study Guide
3. Hand in "Dominant/Recessive" Traits

6th Grade Agenda
1. Hand in "Shape Island" pg. 176-177
2. H.W. Monera Kingdom Worksheet


Friday, April 13, 2012– *Pencil = Planner** 
6th Grade Agenda:
1.Do “Bacteria in Your Lunch” Lab
2.Hand in “Monera Kingdom” Wkst. Due today
3.Start “Concept Map” Classification
4.Read pages 24-33 in (Microorganisms)
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 and pg. 4-13(Microorganism

- 7th Grade Agenda:
1.Punnett Squares Due Monday
2.Start “Traits” Lab with bar graph due Monday
3.“Menu - Heredity” of main ideas – 56-61/”Traits” reading – Due today
4.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder

Monday, April 16, 2012 
How many genes does each trait have?
 - 7th Grade Agenda:
1.Discuss Punnett Squares – hand in - Due!
2.Finish and hand in Start “Traits” Lab with bar graph 
3.Do “Peppered Moth” Lab due Tues – (end of class)
4.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder
 
6th Grade Agenda:
What kingdom causes tooth decay?
1.H.W. Classification Concept Map due Tues.
2.Discuss and hand in “Bacteria in Your Lunch” Lab
3.Read pages 24-34/48-58 (microorganisms)
4.Create a “Protista” due Wed. 
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 (classification)
 and pg. 4-13/24-34/48058(Microorganism

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 

6th Grade Agenda:
Describe a protist?
1.Discuss and hand in Classification Concept Map due
2.Read pages 24-34/48-58 (microorganisms)
3.Create a “Protista” due Wed. 
4.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 (classification)
 and pg. 4-13/24-34/48058(Microorganism)

7th Grade Agenda
Evacuate Drill, April 18th at 10:15
Splash into Science Field Trip Information Home today. Parent Meeting info.

What is a good hypothesis for “Moth” Lab?

1.Do “Peppered Moth” Lab due Tues – (end of class)
2.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder 



7th Grade Agenda
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner** Evacuation Drill: 10:15 (HR #) 

1.Finish and hand in “Peppered Moth” Lab due!
2.Using a “Punnett Square” Create “Beautiful Butterfly” – Due Fri.
3.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder
 
6th Grade Agenda:
1.Do “Protista Kingdom” Wkst. Due Thur.
2.Create a Protist Project Due Fri
3.Read pages 24-34/48-58 (microorganisms)
4.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 (classification)
 and pg. 4-13/24-34/48058(Microorganism

Thursday, April 19, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:

1.Finish and hand in “Peppered Moth” Lab due!
2.Using a “Punnett Square” Create “Beautiful Butterfly” – Due Fri.
3.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder – Due Monday
4.Do page 61 1-4 – Extra Credit
5.Read pages  62-67

6th Grade Agenda:
1.Discuss and hand in “Protista Kingdom” Wkst. 
2.Do “Euglenoid” Lab Due Friday
3.Create a Protist Project Due Fri
4.Read pages 24-34/48-58 (microorganisms)
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 (classification)
 and pg. 4-13/24-34/48058(Microorganism)

Friday, April 20, 2012
7th Grade Agenda

1.Lecture/Notes over Genetic/Meiosis
2.Finish and hand in “Peppered Moth” Lab due!
3.Using a “Punnett Square” Create “Beautiful Butterfly” – Due Fri.
4.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 in binder – Due Monday
5.Read pages  62-67(Genetics)/68-74 (Meiosis)
6.Do page 61 1-4 – Extra Credit

6th Grade Agenda:
1.Do “Fungi” Worksheet – Due Mon.
2.Hand in “Euglenoid” Lab Due (Use pg. 54)
3.Create a Protist Project Due Today
4.Read pages 24-34/48-58 (microorganisms)
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
 pg. 164-175 (classification)
 and pg. 4-13/24-34/48058(Microorganism

Monday, April 23, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:
What kind of trait appears in the 1st generation?

1.Finish and hand in “Peppered Moth” Lab due!
2.Read together “Meiosis” pg. 68-74
3.Do “Mitosis/Meisos” outline – Due Tuesday
4.Do “Genetics” Study Guide
5.Test Wednesday pg. 56-74
6.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-61 
7.Do page 61 1-4 – Extra Credit

6th Grade Agenda:
Describe mold?
6th Grade Agenda: Shelter Drill Tomorrow 10:30
1.Discuss and hand in “Fungi” Worksheet – 
2.Hand in “Euglenoid” Lab Due (Use pg. 54)
3.Check in a Protist Project Due Today
4.Read pages 60-66
5.Do “Study Guide” Due Tuesday pg. 30-66
6.Define highlighted terms in binder –
pg. 4-13/24-34/48-58/60-66




Tuesday, April 24, 2012
 **Pencil =Planner**  Shelter Drill 4th Hour
-7th Grade Agenda:
1.Correct “Genetics” Study Guide
2.View “Meiosis”
3.Pg. 69-70-71 “Meiosis drawing” due Wed.
4.Test Tomorrow pg. 56-74 (Cells Text)
5.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-74 
6.Do page 61 1-4 – Extra Credit

6th Grade Agenda:
1.Do Fungi and Microscope Lab – Due Wed.
2.Do “Study Guide” Due Wed. pg. 30-66
3.Test over “Three Kingdoms” Thursday 
4.Define highlighted terms in binder –
pg. 4-13/24-34/48-58/60-66


Wednesday, April 25, 2012
 *Pencil = Planner** 
6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Discuss “Study Guide” – Simple Organisms
2.Do Fungi and Microscope Lab – Due Thurs.!
3.Start “Dissecting a Mushroom” – Due Thur. (use page 61 for parts of a 
mushroom)
4.Test over “3 Kingdoms” tomorrow pg. 30-66
5.Define highlighted terms in binder –
pg. 4-13/24-34/48-58/60-66


-7th Grade Agenda:
1.“Genes and Heredity” Test
2.Finish viewing “Meiosis”
3.Pg. 69-70-71 “Meiosis drawing” due TODAY!
4.Define highlighted terms on pg. 4-19/56-74 
5.Do page 61 1-4 – Extra Credit

Thursday, April 26, 2012
7th Grade Agenda
1.ANY LATE WORK – FINISH!!!! 
2.Play Bluff Game

6th Grade Agenda

1.Test over Kingdoms
2.Finish and hand Fungi and Microscope Lab 
3.Finish and hand in “Dissecting a Mushroom” (use page 61 for parts of a 
mushroom)
4.Define highlighted terms in binder –
pg. 4-13/24-34/48-58/60-66

Friday, April 27, 2012

6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Grade Sheets due Monday
2.Read pages 34-37 (viruses)
3.Do pages 37 1-3/ 40 1-12
4.Finish Test over Kingdoms 
5.Finish and hand Fungi and Microscope Lab 
6.Finish and hand in “Dissecting a Mushroom” (use page 61 for parts of a 
mushroom)
7.Define highlighted terms in binder –
pg. 4-13/24-34/48-58/60-66



-7th Grade Agenda:
1.Grade Sheet Due Monday
2.Notes on “Chickens and Mitosis
3.Do “Genetics and Microscopes – Due Mon.

Monday, April 30, 2012
7th Grade Agenda

What if the sky was falling? How would that change Earth?
1.Grade Sheet Due TODAY!
2.Video
3.Read pages 4-9 “Weather”
4.Intro. To Atmosphere: “The Sky is Falling” story
5.Do “Genetics and Microscopes – Due TODAY!
6.Start “Layers of the Atmosphere” page 6

6th Grade Agenda:
What if a doctor prescribed antibiotics for a common cold?  
1.Grade Sheets due TODAY!
2.Create a story “The Journey of a Virus”
3.Read pages 34-37 (viruses)
4.Do pages 37 1-3/ 40 1-12 due Tuesday 
5.Define highlighted terms in binder pg. 34-37



Tuesday, May 1, 2012
-7th Grade Agenda:
What if the atmosphere was not layered?

1.Read pages 4-9
2.Finish “The Sky is Falling” Story – hand in
3.Draw, label and describe “Layers of Atmosphere” pg. 6
4.Do “Genetics and Microscopes –HAND IN!
5.Grade Sheet PAST DUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6th Grade Agenda:
What is an animal? Do pg. 2 Web in “What if” (pg. 3-7: “Animal” Text)

1.Finish story of “The Journey of a Virus”
2.FINISH AND HAND IN: pages 37 1-3/ 40 1-12 
3.FINISH AND HAND IN: Fungi and Microscope/Mushroom Drawing pg. 61
4.Define highlighted terms in binder pg. 34-37 (in “Microorganisms”)

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
7th Grade Agenda
1.Notes over “Atmosphere”
2.View “Atmosphere”
3.Draw, label and describe “Layers of Atmosphere” pg. 6 - Due Thurs.

6th Grade Agenda

1.Notes over “Animals” - Discuss
2.Read 4-13 “Animals” Discuss


Thursday, May 3, 2012
6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Read pages 14-17
2.View “Fish and Mythbuster”
3.Read pages 28-34


7th Grade Agenda:
1.Build Kites – Due at end of class
2.Lab Report “Does a Bridle Affect Stability?”
3.Draw, label and describe “Layers of Atmosphere” pg. 6 – Hand in

Friday, May 4, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:
1.Build Kites – Due at end of class
2.Lab Report “Does a Bridle Affect Stability?”
3.Draw, label and describe “Layers of Atmosphere” pg. 6 – Hand in – NOW PAST 


6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Earthworm Behavior Lab – Due Mon (end)

Monday, May 7, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:
1. View "Wind" or pg. 14-19 10 Facts - hand in
2. Continue to work on Kites
3. Atmosphere Study Guide - Test Wed. pg. 3-19

6th Grade Agenda:
1. View "Animal Adaptation" pg. 3-51 (any) 10 facts on any animal
2. Finish "Earthworm Behavior" Lab

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:
1.Discuss “Atmosphere” Study Guide/Test Wed.
2.Build Kites – Due at end of class
3.Lab Report “Does a Bridle Affect Stability?”
4.Draw, label and describe “Layers of Atmosphere” pg. 6 – Hand in – NOW PAST 
DUE

6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Discuss and hand in Earthworm Behavior Lab
2.Start “Create an Animal” Due Fri.
3.Do page 39 1-6 – due Wed – extra credit
4.Test over Animals Thursday 3-52

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
7th Grade Agenda:
1.Atmosphere Test
2.Build Kites – Due at end of class
3.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”

6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Start “Create an Animal” Due Fri.
(3-D Model Due Monday)
2.Do “Animal Study Guide” Due today
3.Test over Animals Thursday 3-52



Thursday, May 10, 2012

7th Grade Agenda
1.Build Kites – Due at end of class
2.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”


6th Grade Agenda: 
1.View Ant Colonies
2.Animal Test
3.Start “Create an Animal” Due Fri.
(3-D Model Due Monday)

Friday, May 11, 2012
-7th Grade Agenda
1.Build Kites – Due at end of class
2.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”
3.Read pages 14-19
4.Define in your binder pgs. 4-19 – Highlighted terms

6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Do “Temp vs Fish Respiration Lab Due Mon.
2.Finish “Create an Animal” Due Mon.

Monday, May 14, 2012
6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Hand in and share “Create an Animal”
2.Discuss and hand in “Temp vs Fish Respiration


7th Grade Agenda
1.View “Understanding Weather” 10 Facts
2.Build Kites – Due at end of class
3.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”
4.Read pages 14-19
5.Define in your binder pgs. 4-19 – Highlighted terms

6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Hand in and share “Create an Animal”
2.Discuss and hand in “Temp vs Fish Respiration
3.View “Animalia and Plantae” 10 facts hand in



Tuesday, May 15, 2012
 *Pencil = Planner** 
6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Finish viewing Plantae” 
2.Read pages 78-99
3.Do Intro to Plants Outline due Thurs.

7th Grade Agenda:

1.Fly Kites????
2.Finish “Understanding Weather” 
3.Build Kites – Due at end of class
4.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”
5.Read pages 14-19
6.Do “Vocabulary Summary pg. 10-19 – Due Thursday

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
 *Pencil = Planner** 
6th Grade Agenda: 
1.Plants Power Point Notes
2.Read pages 78-99
3.Do Intro to Plants Outline due Thurs.

7th Grade Agenda
1.Fly Kites????
2.Finish “Understanding Weather” 
3.Lab Report “Does a bridle affect stability?”
4.Read pages 14-19
5.Do “Vocabulary Summary pg. 10-19 – Due Thursday.



Thursday, May 17, 2012 -6th Grade Agenda: 
 *Pencil = Planner** *Take home any projects* (hallway or on counters)
*Bring in leaves for classification 
1.Video: Pollination
2.Read pages 92-98 – Structure of Seed Plants
3.Draw label, describe and color “Leaf” pg. 96 and “Flower” pg. 98
4.Hand in Intro to Plants Outline due
Pencil=Planner*(Take home any hallway projects) 

-7th Grade Agenda
1.Discuss and hand in “Voc. Summary”
2.Graph Kite Flights – Due Fri.
3.Kite Lab Report Due  Does a bridle affect stability?”
 






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