7th+Science+A+Block

EXAM is on Monday! Your Darwin journals are due on Monday. Look back over the rubric on the back side of the journal. Your writing should be from Darwin's point of view at that particular time.

Study guide for Exam review:

Homework (6/1): Complete the document for 'Two theories'. Look over the peppered moth simulation website, we will complete that in class together.

Classwork (5/31):

Here are the answers to the review page!

To help you study for the quiz! I will post answers to the practice worksheet on Sunday evening. Look back over your notes from ‘DNA structure and Replication’, Protein synthesis (keynote is also there) and your worksheets on ‘genetic disorders’, ‘mutations’ and ‘adavanced genetics’. Catalysts that cover this material begin on May 12th. Quiz on Ch. 6 (DNA and Genes) will be on Monday (5/31). It will be short and sweet and I will have a review sheet up tonight. Continue to add to your entries on Darwin and add illustrations to the entries. Block A final exam is Monday, June 7th. I will post a review sheet over the weekend.

HW due Thursday(5/27): Ch. 7, section 1:

HW due Tuesday (5/25): Continue to work on the handout from today. (we will finish the textbook tomorrow).

Classwork for Monday (5/24):


 * HW for Thursday (5/20):** Complete the three questions at the bottom of the mutation activity (handout). I have included a document that you can use to help you for the The Genetic Code). I am also including an electronic copy of the sheet labeled "Genetic disorders" . You will not be able to answer the questions in the textbook because they come from the old textbook. Just go to the websites and complete the activities. [[file:Hints and Instructions.pages]][[file:How do disorders occur.pages]]


 * HW for Tuesday (5/18):** Complete the following disorder table (remember you only have to do one side) If you are table 1 and 2 and Elliot and Christine, you will do the front side- Huntington=> PKU. If you are table 3, 4, Jin and Alex, you will do the back side- Neurofibromatosis => Muscular dystrophy. [[file:Disorder table 2010.pages]]

Homework due 5/12 (Wed.): Quiz on Friday (5/14): it will cover complex patterns of inheritance, meiosis and pedigrees. You should be able to identify and solve each of the various types of inheritance (incomplete dominance, codominance, multiple alleles, polygenic inheritance and sex-linked inheritance), understand the importance of meiosis and how it differs from mitosis, be able to answer questions and interpret a pedigree.
 * Quiz on Friday (5/14)**: Go over your notes and homework genetics problems. Do the same for meiosis and pedigrees.

Homework due Tuesday 5/11:

Happy Childrens Day! I will have work for you on the wiki soon. It will be due on Tuesday (5/11).

Cells Alive.com http://www.cellsalive.com/ - go to the left column and click on Meiosis. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/baby/divi_flash.html - shows differences between mitosis and meiosis
 * Homework due Tuesday (5/4):** Complete the following document using the following websites and your textbook (ch. 5-3): [[file:Compare-contrast mitosis and meiosis.pages]]

**Check off list for paper pet project and rubric:** Project is due FRIDAY, (4/30)


 * HW due Thursday (4/29)**: [[file:Meiosis worksheet-2010.pages]]

Classwork (4/27):We will be finishing this up in class on Thursday.

Complete the following practice problems on Incomplete Dominance and Codominance (we practiced them the other day).
 * HW due Tuesday, (4/27)**: I have included the keynote on complex inheritances so that you can fill in the remainder of your worksheet. Try to do the problems on the sheet by following the examples. We will go over the practice problems in class. [[file:Complex Inheritance Patterns.key]]

Paper Pet project: Due on Friday, April 30th. Communicate with your partner as to decorating your offspring and creating your punnett squares, etc. Read over your project sheet for information. You can ask questions on Monday.

Continue to work on your project and communicate with your partner on how you will present your project. I will have additional work for you on the wiki forthcoming.


 * HW due Wednesday (4/21):** Work on your paper pet project by communicating with your partner. Complete the following document : [[file:Genetic Crosses with two traits.pages]] Read Ch. 5, section (pages 120-125) on Traits and Inheritances.

Classwork (4/16): Follow Ms. Yang's instructions.


 * Quiz on Tuesday (4/20)** that will cover the vocabulary terms (see 4/12), how to identify and name genotypes and phenotypes, recognize homozygous vs. heterozygous and be able to solve for a simple monohybrid cross (you have been practicing these)



You will turn in both paper pets.
 * HW due Friday (4/16):** Complete the worksheet, Bikini Bottom Genetics (questions 5-8). I will put up the answers to these questions tomorrow morning so that you can check them for correctness. __**I forgot to give you the homework sheet titled "Bikini Bottoms Genetics 2" so please come by and pick up one to complete for Friday.**__ __//Look below at the project to see what is due on Friday.//__

Genetics project: [[file:Paper Pet Project.pages]]
====__due Friday (4/16__) Worksheet #1: You were given two sheets of paper (1 yellow, 1 blue). Follow the procedure but pick characteristics for two different pets. I would suggest that you glue the yellow or blue paper to a piece of white paper so that the colors/ writing do not "bleed" through. Vary your characteristics for each pet and be sure to have __two letters for the genotype__ (it can be heterozygous or homozygous depending on your choice of phenotypes) **Do not worry about adding glittter, yarn etc. yet. That can come later!**====


 * HW due Wednesday (4/14)**: Complete the activity, Genetics with a Smile. Remember to color in the parts using the information on the back. **(no computer colors!) Read over and study your notes from today and study the vocabulary terms.**


 * HW due Monday (4/12)**: Complete or correct the Cancer Death homework from last Thursday. We have begun Genetics which is chapter 5. **Read sections 1 and 2 (pages 114-125).** I have provided you with vocabulary cards that you can download and print off. __These are important words that you need to KNOW!__ (If you only look over the words, you will have a hard time understanding them; be sure to read the sections noted!) [[file:genetics vocab flashcards.pages]]

Classwork (4/9):


 * Friday (4/9):** Study for your quiz on Mitosis (1/2 page front and back). Know the phases (recognize a drawing) and what happens in each of them (description). Understand the terms- chromatid, centromere, homologous chromosomes, cell plate, and furrow. Review the sheet on the cell cycle, your drawings, any catalysts and websites since the test and the classwork sheet from today.


 * Classwork (4/8):** [[file:Cytokinesis in plant and animal cells.pages]][[file:Deaths from Cancer.pages]][[file:Cancer.key]]


 * HW for Thursday (4/8)**: Study your cell cycle drawings and descriptions of the phases. You will have a quiz on Friday. For review, try the e-activity from Ch. 4 (click on e-activity --> virtual investigation --> stage 2)


 * HW for Tuesday (4/6**): You will be navigating several websites for this assignment. Be sure to read as you go along as this will reinforce knowledge of the various phases of the cell cycle. Study your phases (drawings and descriptions)- you will have a quiz near the end of the week. [[file:Mitosis Web Activity 2010.pages]]

HW due Wed. (3/31): Complete the cell cycle page started in class. STUDY FOR YOUR TEST ON FRIDAY!

Cell Division: Test on April 2nd (Friday):

HW due Friday (3/19): Be sure to review your notes on cellular respiration and photosynthesis and complete the following

HW due Wed. (3/17)** Use the information on the following document to write your opinion.
 * Classwork (3/17): [[file:factors influencing yeast resp..pages]][[file:Compare and contrast photo. and resp..pages]]

Class (3/15):


 * HW due Monday(3/15):** Complete the following review document on photosynthesis[[file:Illuminating photosynthesis.pages]] Look above for your next assignment.




 * HW due Thursday (3/11):** //Look over your test on Cells and Cell Transport. If you do not understand the answer go back to your notes, keynotes, etc. If you still do not understand the answer ask me in class or after class. All the information you learn builds on previous information.//

HW due Tuesday (3/9): Complete the following simulation. Review the pages in your textbook on cellular respiration (pages 95-97)


 * HW due Wednesday (3/3)**: Complete the following document- [[file:Chlorophyll and the color of light.pages]]

Class (3/2):


 * Homework due Tuesday (3/2)**: Complete the lab (Potatoes take a plunge)- answer the discussion questions. Read Ch.4, section 2 (pages 94-97).



Classwork (2/25):


 * HW for Thursday(2-25**): Review homework assignments and catalysts pertaining to cell transport.


 * HW due 2-23 (Tuesday):** Complete the following virtual investigation. Be sure to read the instructions on the left hand side for important information! [[file:Virtual lab-hypo, hypertonic 2010.pages]]


 * HW due 2-19-10 (friday)**: Read Ch. 4, section 1 (Exchange with the environment) pages 90-93. Complete the following questions.[[file:Cell membrane- Just passing through.pages]]

Quiz on Thursday (2/11) Study your organelle chart, plant and cell diagrams and the catalyst from Tuesday.

Quiz on cell organelle functions and locations on Thursday (2/11).
 * HW-due Thursday (2/11)**- Read Ch. 3, section 3(pages 76-79). Answer the following questions[[file:Ch. 3, section 3 HW.pages]].


 * HW: Due Tuesday, (2/9)** : Complete the cell membrane (bubble ) lab using the powerpoint below. Create a haiku (see document) [[file:Haiku.pages]]

Class (2/5):

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// Study for quiz (Friday) It will cover the characteristics of life (Ch. 2-1), cell theory, prokaryotes, and eukartyotes (Ch. 3-1). // Be sure to look over the keynotes below.
 * HW for Thursday (2/4)**: __Complete all of the organelle worksheet__ ( I misread the calendar and will have your quiz on Friday ) Use you textbook to get the basic function down for each organelle and then add in extra info from the website.=====

**HW for Tuesday (2/2)**: Have fun this weekend cruising through the following websites! [[file:cell websites.pages]]
Keynotes for chapter 2 and 3:

Check out this cool website where you experience Scanning electron microscopy!
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/electronmicroscopy/magnify1/index.html


 * HW due Thurs. (1/28)**: Complete the foldable you began in class (see document) [[file:foldable for 2 cell types - a.pages]] Complete the Chapter 2 review [[file:Chapter 2 review.pages]]


 * Assignment #2**: Inquiry activity[[file:inquiry- char. of life.pages]]

Second Semester: Move to the Life Sciences textbook!
* Review for midterms:

Homework for 1-12-10 (Tue): Complete the lab questions from Organic Compounds lab. Look over the pre-lab sheet as well for help.

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 * Homework for 1-11-10 (Monday):** Create a foldable (see document) using the keynote below. This will be a good study guide for you to use. [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/x-zip.png width="32" height="32" link="http://kis-middleschool-science.wikispaces.com/file/view/Biomolecules.key"]] [|Biomolecules.key][[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/x-zip.png width="32" height="32" link="http://kis-middleschool-science.wikispaces.com/file/view/Foldable+of+biomolecules.pages"]] [|Foldable of biomolecules.pages]

Happy New Year!!!!! Enjoy the snow today! Tomorrow (Tues. 1/5) will be FGAB.
Quiz on Friday 12/11 (1/2 sheet) **Study the two handouts on Carbon Chemistry**, **mixtures and compounds** Try this matching exercise:
 * HW due Thurs., 12/10**: Complete the copper electrolysis lab (see below) with analysis and photos.

===**Element commercial project:** [|Element commercial 2009.pages] [|Story board for element commercial.comicdoc]=== Time line for project: Story board completed by Nov. 27th (Friday) There is a blank template- make several copies if needed. All video should be recorded by Dec. 4th (Friday) Project due on Dec. 8th (Tuesday)

**Finish this for Homework (due 11-11-09)** Study for the test!

Study guide for test:

Complete both of these documents for Homework. You will have a test on Chapter 11 and 12 on Friday, Nov. 13. I will have a review session on Wed, Nov. 11.
 * Homework due 11/09/09:**


 * Homework for 11-06-09 (Fri.):** Complete the worksheets on periodic table (organizer) Use the presentations to fill in information on the various families. Look to your book for other information as well. What important information should I include on the handout? For each family you should have the 1. group number of family 2. # of electrons in outer shell (valence electrons) 3. similar properties or characteristics of the family 4. examples of different elements in that family

Keynote Group presentations:


 * HW for 11-04-09(Wed):** Complete the worksheet on Periodic table (organizer) and the coloring of the periodic table. Use section 1 of chapter 12 for the organizer. Here are the electronic forms.[[file:periodic table .pages]][[file:Reinforcement -periodic table.pages]]


 * Quiz on Monday, Nov. 2nd**: This short quiz will cover chapter 11 (sections 1 and 2). Be sure you know the scientists and their discoveries, how to determine atomic mass, atomic number, etc. (worksheet), where the various subatomic particles are located within the atom, explain isotopes and be able to draw a Bohr model..

Map testing on Wed. 10/28


 * Classwork for 7-21-09: [[file:A block group project.pages]]**


 * HW for Wed., 10-21-09**: Read Ch. 12, section 1(page 336-342)

Keynote for Atoms and the Periodic table:


 * Classwork 10-19: [[file:Isotopes-math focus.pages]]

HW due Friday, 10-16: Read Ch. 11, section 2 (the atom) pages 318-324.

HW for Wednesday, 10-14:** Finish up worksheet if not completed and study up on the different scientists who contributed toward the atomic theory. New seating chart. Do not let your new tablemates down as there will be a catalyst challenge!

**HW for Monday, 10-12-09:** Have your lab, "It's a Gas" completed and ready to turn in. You may put it in my drop box (has to be done at school) or printed.
If placed in the drop box, submit as : **7A-your name-It's a Gas**

Our next unit is The Atom and will cover Chapters 11 (Introduction to atoms) and 12 (The periodic table). Feel free to read ahead! Have a great weekend!

**HW for thursday, 10-08**: Study for twiz on Ch.3 (see review sheet below). We will work on lab (it's a gas) in class



 * Homework for 10-07-09:** Complete the back side of the handout from Monday's class. Twiz on Thursday, 10-08.[[file:review for Ch. 3 twiz.pages]]

HW due Thursday. 9/24 :

Classwork for 9/21/09: Complete the following We will finish the molecular workbench simulation Day 2

HW: due Monday 9/2 1: Finish up Changes of state simulation up to stage 4 and save. Read section 3 of Chapter 3 (pages 74-79) and answer the following questions on the document. Have fun on the low ropes course! :-)


 * HW due 9-17-09:** [[file:Graphing Gas Behavior.pages]] You may have forgotten how to use Numbers, so follow this tutorial for help[[file:How to use Numbers for graphs.pdf]]

HW due 9-15-09: Read Section 2 (Chapter 3). From your reading on section 2, create a table comparing the effects of temperature, volume and pressure on gases. Click on the e-activities tab on your e-book to see some animations. "Have a good weekend"



HW due 9-11-09 : **Read section 1 of Chapter 3 (pages 66-69**)

Chapter Test on Thursday, Sept. 10th **

HW due Friday, 9/4: HW due Wednesday, 9/2 : Work on your foldable for matter**


 * HW due Tuesday, Sept. 1:** Download the following document and solve the problem involving densities. Use your on-line textbook for help. [[file:A matter of density.zip]] **This is a compressed file so you will have to download the compressed file and then open it up on your desktop.**


 * HW due 8-28-09:** Begin reading in Chapter 2 ( You can probably skim through the first section and most of the second section up to page 47 as this involved material you were looking at for the measurement lab) Do pay attention to the various examples of physical properties on page 45. Take notes on your reading from page 48 (physical properties) to page 55 (chemical properties).

Tutorial on using the triple beam balance: http://www.ohaus.com/products/education/weblab/TBBentry.html


 * Microscope quiz on Wed. 8/26.** Be able to identify the various parts of the microscope, various functions of the microscope parts and how to to determine the power of magnification.