WOWBugs

WOWBugs are in!  We will be looking at them through the microscope on Wednesday in class!

First Quiz & Test

The first notebook quiz will be Friday, 8/22 and will cover assignments and activities from 8/18 to 8/21. 

The first test will be Monday, 8/25 covering Lab Safety and Lab Equipment.

Homeroom Updates!

Awards Day:

Due to the strong possibility of rain on Wednesday, May 14th, the 7th grade Awards/picnic will be moved to the scheduled rain date of Friday, May 16th.  The times and schedule will remain the same as previously scheduled.  Students who have not already signed up for a Barbeque lunch or sack lunch will need to bring a lunch from home. 

Please ensure students are prepared for a day outside – hats, sunscreen, water, etc.

End of the Year:

Students need to bring a self-addressed stamped envelope asap.  These will be used to mail report cards.  If an envelope is not received, the report card will need to be picked up at the school over the summer.

Reminder- - 1:00 dismissal on Wednesday, May 21^st for BHS Graduation.

Water Wheels

 Learning about water conservation and how we can help through the Water Wheels mobile lab!

Disease Research

These links below are just to help direct you.  Other reliable resources are also acceptable.

National Institute of Health

Rush University - Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

World Health Organization (WHO)

The Mayo Clinic

This assignment is due Tuesday, 5/13!




http://climatesanity.wordpress.com/

 ***Reminder - Wikipedia is NOT a reliable source!

Example:

1. Type of Pathogen:  Bacteria, Virus, Fungus or Parasite?
2. Disease Symptoms:  What are the signs that someone has this disease?
3. Worldwide distribution:  Where is it found in the world?  Worldwide?  Only in certain countries?
4. Available Treatments: Are there any medicines for this disease? 
5. Vaccine Availability:  Are there any vaccines for this disease?  Is it available worldwide or only in certain countries?  What is the name of the vaccine? 
6. Mortality Rate:  How many people die from this disease?  (can be a number or a percentage)
7. Recent Research:  What is the most recent research or new development about this disease?
8. Three Interesting Facts:  List 3 facts that you have not already mentioned above.
9. References:   The website or name of the institution.  Google.com, ask.com, etc.  are not sources,they are search engines!!! 

Portfolios

We have been working on portfolios for the past several days.  These will count as a test grade and will be due Wednesday, May 7th.  Any parts of the portfolio that are incomplete are now homework. 

Below is a complete portfolio:

Cover 

Page 1, 2, & 3

Page 4



Page 5 & 6



Portfolio Daily Goals

We began our portfolio review project yesterday in class.  Each day students will have a goal to meet during class.  If students do not meet the daily goal, then it becomes homework.  Portfolios will be due after standardized testing and will count as a test grade.

Wednesday Daily Goal:
1.  Set up portfolio
2.  Insert previously completed foldables: 
     a.  6 characteristics of living things spinner
     b.  6 Kingdoms
     c.  Mendel's Laws
     d.  Symbiotic Relationships (smileys)

Thursday Daily Goal:
1.  Create and insert:
      a.  DNA & RNA
      b.  Biotic Factors
      c.  Meiosis

Friday Daily Goal:
1.  Create and insert
     a.  Cell Structure & Function
     b.  Human Body Systems