Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
DNA Study List!
Ch. 6 DNA Study List!
1. Play our Kahoot! DNA Review Game from home at https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/cfaf1a8b-0532-4d0c-9b5c-bb3713092990
--> An account is not needed to play.
--> I believe you will need to open two windows/tabs or have two devices (ex. laptop and smart phone) to play
2. Notebook Signature Assignment: Due by Tuesday! Students are to show one item from their notebook to their parent/guardian, explain what it is and what they learned, and have the parent/guardian sign that notebook page.
3. Ch. 6 Study List Test Tuesday, 12/15
Protein
Nucleotide
Amino acid
Nitrogenous base
DNA
RNA
Transcription
Replication
Translation
Mutation
Chromosome
Differences between DNA and RNA
Writing complementary DNA strands
Writing RNA strand from DNA
Using RNA to find amino acids
Important discoveries relating to DNA and the scientists who made them
Complementary base pairings
--> An account is not needed to play.
--> I believe you will need to open two windows/tabs or have two devices (ex. laptop and smart phone) to play
2. Notebook Signature Assignment: Due by Tuesday! Students are to show one item from their notebook to their parent/guardian, explain what it is and what they learned, and have the parent/guardian sign that notebook page.
3. Ch. 6 Study List Test Tuesday, 12/15
Protein
Nucleotide
Amino acid
Nitrogenous base
DNA
RNA
Transcription
Replication
Translation
Mutation
Chromosome
Differences between DNA and RNA
Writing complementary DNA strands
Writing RNA strand from DNA
Using RNA to find amino acids
Important discoveries relating to DNA and the scientists who made them
Complementary base pairings
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule (tentative)
7th Science
Monday, 12/7 - Meet the Millers - Practice collecting a family health history and extracting DNA from
Tuesday, 12/8 – Building DNA Models Lab
Wednesday, 12/9 – Building RNA Models Lab
Thursday, 12/10 – Building Amino Acids Lab
Friday, 12/11 - Lab Follow-up/Report
Friday, 12/11 - Lab Follow-up/Report
Monday, 12/14 – Review Ch. 6
Tuesday, 12/15 – DNA (Ch. 6) Test & Notebook Signatures Due
Thursday, 12/17 – toilet paper strength lab
Friday, 12/18 - ***End of 9 weeks & Winter Break
Pre-AP 7th Science (2nd & 4th period only)
Monday, 12/7 - Meet the Millers - Practice collecting a family health history and extracting DNA from
Tuesday, 12/8 – Building DNA Models Lab
Wednesday, 12/9 – Building RNA Models Lab
Thursday, 12/10 – Building Amino Acids Lab
Friday, 12/11 - Lab Follow-up/Report
Friday, 12/11 - Lab Follow-up/Report
Monday, 12/14 – Review Ch. 6
Tuesday, 12/15 – DNA (Ch. 6) Test & Notebook Signatures Due
Wednesday, 12/16 - Semester Review
Thursday, 12/17 – semester test
Friday, 12/18 - ***End of 9 weeks & Winter Break
***End of 9 weeks & Winter Break
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Notebook Quiz Tomorrow!
There will be a notebook quiz tomorrow covering any notebook entry from 11/12 through today, 12/3.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Heredity Study List
Genetics & Heredity (Ch. 5) Test Study List
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Make sure you are familiar with the following terms and related information (both definition and application). For many of these terms, you will need to be able to identify examples.
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Genetics
Heredity Heterozygous Homozygous Allele Dominant Recessive Genotype Phenotype Homologous chromosomes Gregor Mendel Incomplete Dominance |
· Punnett Squares (both working and analyzing results)
· MeiosisChromosome Number reduced by 1/2occurs in sex cellsResults in 4 cells
Example: A Gray Fox has 66 chromosomes in its blood cells. Therefore, it would have 33 chromsomes in its sex cells.
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*Anything discussed in class or found in Ch. 5 may appear on the test*
Test Tuesday, Dec. 1st!
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday's Homework Alert!
Homework Alert! Due Tuesday, 11/17!
7th Grade Science Students (1st, 5th, & 6th periods): Students should complete the Punnett Squares on the back of the worksheet! We completed a detailed example in class today. If students need help outside of class, there is a tutorial video posted below and an explanation in the texbook on pg. 121 & 122.
7th Grade Pre-AP Science Students (2nd & 4th periods): Students should complete ALL sections of the Dihybrid Cross Worksheet. A tutorial video is posted below.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Homework Alert! Genetics Practice Problems!
Homework Alert! Due Monday, 11/16!
7th Grade Science Students (1st, 5th, & 6th periods): Students should complete sections 1, 2, & 3 of the Genetics Practice Problems sheet. We completed one example of each type of problem in class today and added notes/reminders so students would be able to complete at home.
7th Grade Pre-AP Science Students (2nd & 4th periods): Students should complete ALL sections of the Genetics Practice Problems sheet. We completed one example of each type of problem in class today and added notes/reminders so students would be able to complete at home.
Ch. 5 of the textbook will also be helpful if students have questions.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
New Unit: Ch. 5 Heredity
Last week, we began our new unit on Heredity (Ch. 5).
Thursday, 11/12 - Notebook Quiz #4
Tuesday, 12/1 - tentative date for Heredity Test
Monday, November 2, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Mitosis Webquest
Mitosis Webquest
Site #1: What Does Mitosis Do? http://plaza.ufl.edu/alallen/pgl/modules/rio/stingarees/module/what.html
Site #2: Mitosis Tutorialhttp://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm
Site #3: Onion Root Mitosis http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artnov04macro/jronionroot.html
Finished Early?
· Play “Mitosis Rags to Riches” http://www.quia.com/rr/89527.html
*You may have to select "PLAY HTML VERSION" if it doesn't work at first
*You may have to select "PLAY HTML VERSION" if it doesn't work at first
· Put together cell puzzles http://www.cellsalive.com/puzzles/index.htm
· Read about other health topics on Kids Health http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.jsp?tracking=T_Home
Friday, October 2, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Characteristics of Living Things & Cells *Study List*
Test Thursday!
Characteristics
of Living Things & Cells Study List
Ch. 2 Sec. 1 pg. 38-41
• What are the 6 Characteristics of Living Things?
• Vocabulary
o Homeostasis
o Stimulus
and response
Ch. 3 Sec. 1, 2, &
3 pg. 60-79
•Cells
***use your CORRECTED Organelle quiz for
help with the functions & your cell coloring diagrams for help with the
labeling
Organelles:
•Chloroplasts
•Lysosomes
•Cell Wall
•Cell
Membrane
•Mitochondria
•ER
•Ribosomes
•Nucleus
•Cytoplasm
•Golgi
•Vacuole
•Cell Theory
•Differences between plant and animal cells
•Benefits of being multicellular
•Why are cells so small?
•Vocabulary
•Cells
•Tissues
•Organs
•Organ
Systems
•Organism
•Prokaryote
•Eukaryote
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Organelle Quiz Credit Recovery
This is optional -- students happy with their score do not have to complete the credit recovery
note: Pre-AP students do not have this option.
Credit Recovery instructions:
1.Correct
your incorrect answers
2.
On the back of your quiz:
*List
each organelle you answered incorrectly
*Describe
its function IN YOUR OWN WORDS
*Sketch
a picture of the organelle
For each question you complete the above
correctly, you will have 5 points added to your quiz score.
DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!! No exceptions
Friday, September 25, 2015
Organelle Function Quiz Monday!
Organelle Function Quiz Monday!
Students should be able to identify the function of the following organelles:
Vacuole
Cell Membrane
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Cell Wall
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Chloroplasts
Lysosomes
Golgi
The Characteristics of Living Things & Cells Test will be Thursday, 10/1!
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Homework Alert! Animal and Plant Cell Coloring
If not finished in class (many did not finish)
1. Color all parts of the animal and plant cell according to the key at the top of each page.
2. List and describe the functions of the organelles under the flap: (use pg. 74 for help).
Animal Cell
1. Cell Membrane -
2. Cytoplasm -
3. Mitochondria -
4. Lysosome -
5. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) -
6. Ribosome -
7. Golgi-
8. Nucleus -
Plant Cell
1. Vacuole -
2. Chloroplast -
3. Cell Wall -
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Super Duper Cell Webquest
Super Duper Cell Webquest
Website #1 http://www.scsc.k12.in.us/SMS/Teachers/Martin/replacementlink.htm
Website #2 http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/70.asp
Website #3 http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm
Website #4 http://www.cellsalive.com/gallery.htm
Finished Early? http://www.cellsalive.com/puzzles/index.htm
Website #2 http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/70.asp
Website #3 http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm
Website #4 http://www.cellsalive.com/gallery.htm
Finished Early? http://www.cellsalive.com/puzzles/index.htm
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Upcoming Activities
Tuesday, 9/1 - The Scientific Method/Exploring Experimental Design Lab
Thursday, 9/3 - Notebook Quiz & Review Microscopes and Scientific Method
Friday, 9/4 - 1/2 day for students
Monday, 9/7 - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, 9/8 - Microscopes & Scientific Method Test
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Microscopes Webquest
Site #1 Microscope Tutorial Video SKIP FOR NOW! We will complete in class tomorrow!
Site #2 Proper Handling & Care of a Microscope
Site #3 A-Z Microscope History
Site #4 Microbus
Site #5 Magnification Module Click "Run This Time", then click "Later", and then "Run" again to let Java load
Site #2 Proper Handling & Care of a Microscope
Site #3 A-Z Microscope History
Site #4 Microbus
Site #5 Magnification Module Click "Run This Time", then click "Later", and then "Run" again to let Java load
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Friday, August 14, 2015
Email Distribution List
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Lab Safety & Equipment Test
The Lab Safety & Lab Equipment Test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 8/20! Students will complete a lab on Tuesday and review on Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Textbook Turn-in
I will collect textbooks on Friday, May 15th. The cost of a lost textbook is approximately $30.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Pre-AP Test Study List
The Test will be Friday, 5/15. We will review in class tomorrow.
Semester 1
Semester 1
•Characteristics of Living Things (Ch. 2)
•Cells (Ch. 3)
•Organelles
•Prokaryotes
•Eukaryotes
•Diagrams & Labeling
•The Cell Cycle (Ch. 4 Section 3)
•Heredity (Ch. 5)
•Vocabulary
•Punnett Squares
•Meiosis & chromosome numbers
•DNA (Ch. 6)
•Vocabulary
•Transcription
•Translation
•Replication
•Base pairing
•Differences between DNA & RNA
Semester
2
•Ecology
(Ch. 18)
•Food
webs
•Symbiotic
relationships
•Plants
(Ch. 12)
•Evolution
(Ch. 7)
•Animal
adaptations
•Human
Body Systems
•Organs
& their functions
•Diagrams
•Levels
of cellular organization
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