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

Monday, December 7, 2015

DNA Extraction Demo Lab


Strawberry DNA extracted in class Friday (visible as mucous-looking substance)

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
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
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

East At Home Science: Strawberry DNA Extraction





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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
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.
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.

 











*Anything discussed in class or found in Ch. 5 may appear on the test*

Test Tuesday, Dec. 1st!

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.



Pre-AP ONLY! Dihybrid Punnett Square



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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.

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

Science of Dogs Documentary



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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Mitosis Webquest

Mitosis Webquest


Site #2:  Mitosis Tutorialhttp://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm




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


·         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 


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

Say Hello to Wooly Aphids & Water on Mars

What are those tiny white things in the air?






Water on Mars

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!

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 -




Cell Structure & Function


The Cell: 3D animation


Wednesday, September 9, 2015

https://actaspire.tms.pearson.com/Modules/Launch?moduleId=47

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

Microscope Lab

Students viewed the interesting appearance of a newsprint "e" under the microscope at 40x and 100x!

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

Friday, August 14, 2015

Email Distribution List

The first distribution list email was sent today, 8/14.  If you did not receive this email, but would like to receive emails in the future, please email ssmith@madison.k12.al.us with your name, your student's name & class period.

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.


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
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