Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Homework:

• Add Cell Structure and Function vocab list # 2 to yesterday’s Quizlet set.

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If you were out,
Copy the following Do Now and complete the sentence:
11/30/16 Do Now: (From the crossword) one thing found in plant cells but not in animal cells is - ______________. 
Then see me for the following:

• To show me what you came up with for the Do Now.
• To get a copy of the 3 pg handout for today’s Prokaryote vs Eukaryote Venn Diagram activity,
• An explanation of how to diagram the connections for U2Act: Organization of Life
• To see my journal as an example of how to tape in the Prokaryote Vs. Eukaryote pages and how to do the connections diagram.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Homework:

1. For those who earned a “1” on the Unit 1 Summative, most will have re-takes tomorrow, so if that applies to you - be sure to study!  The key to the study sheets has been posted on the science blog.
2. Create Quizlet set called “ Cell Structure and Function” and enter words/definitions 1-6. If you don’t have internet at home you have three options I can think of: you can visit the library to use their Wifi.  You can enter the words first thing in the morning before homeroom. You can make paper flashcards instead of using Quizlet.
3. If you didn’t already complete the Introduction to Eukaryotic cells Crossword for homework last night, be sure to do so tonight. 

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If you were out:
Copy the folowing question to your journal and answer it. Then see me to check your answer.
11/29/16 Do Now: What are two differences between prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. 
In class, after discussing the Do Now, students were working on their crosswords, or if they were done, they worked on inputting the words to Quizlet.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Homework:

1. For those who earned a “1” on Types of Biochemicals formative, you will be retaking the Formative on Tuesday- study using Quizlet written test - spelling counts!
2. For those who haven’t finished, complete U2Act4:Intro to Eukaryotic Cells Crosswork - this is due Tuesday and will be checked.
3. All: On a separate piece of paper, write 1 sentence to explain general idea of lesson U2Act1: Organization of Life.

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If you were out:

Copy the following Do Now to your journal and answer it:

• Explain what the following early cytologists (cell scientists) did:

Robert Hooke (1665):
Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1673)

• Get a green textbook and read page 66-67 on Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells

• Bring up “Wacky History” for a check.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Today in class, last night’s homework  - completing the “Wacky History of Cell Theory” was checked for completion.  I will be looking at them individually in more detail to make sure it is ok and checking it off when we get back from Thanksgiving Break.
The link for the video is on the main blog page - be sure to write the three parts to cell theory on the sheet with the cartoon characters on it, and the names of each of the eight scientists mentioned in the video along with what each one did and arrows that indicate who worked with whom on the other handout with lines.  Tape both into facing pages before showing it to me.
The rest of the block we played Kahoot to review some of what we’ve learned about cell structure and function so far.

Monday, November 21, 2016

 If you were out, see me to set up a time to take the formative on types of Biochemicals, then, go to the science blog (16-17acadiascience.blogspot.com), read the latest entry and follow the instructions - this should help you prepare for the formative.

See me for a copy of the Life is Made out of Cells and the Wacky History of Cell Theory handouts, and,  using the link on the blog to watch the “Wacky History of Cell Theory” video, use the video to get the information to complete the handouts.  Be sure to TAPE THE HANDOUTS INTO YOUR JOURNAL, and then show them to me to be checked off, before moving on to the next activity.

Once I’ve checked you off for the “Wacky History,” get a copy of the “Intro to Eukaryotic Cells” Crossword, and use onf of the magazines with the title “Kids Discover Cells” to come up with the crossword answers. When you’ve completed the crossword, fold it in half and tape it into your journal.

If you missed Friday and today, be sure to read Friday’s blog post.

Friday, November 18, 2016

11/18/16 Do Now:
Here is the Key for the U2Act2: Chemistry of Life notes that we've been working on. Check your Chemistry of Life notes using the key   and see me with any questions.

When you are done checking your notes, see me for a copy of the Life is Made out of Cells and the Wacky History of Cell Theory handouts.

Use  the link on the main blog to watch the “Wacky History of Cell Theory” video, use the video to get the information to complete the handouts. 

Be sure to TAPE THE HANDOUTS INTO YOUR JOURNAL, and then show them to me to be checked off, before moving on to the next activity.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

11/16/16 Do Now:
Write: “ The five categories of biochemicals (spelled correctly) are:”
Now, without peeking, write the 5 categories of biochemical.  See me to get a quick check on your Do Now when it is complete.

See me for the Key for the Journal notes on Chemistry of Life.

If you were out, you’ll need to seem to to arrange when you will take the formative on the five categories of biochemicals - SPELLING COUNTS, so be sure to practice your spelling as well!

Monday, November 14, 2016

11/14/16 Do Now
Copy and unscramble the words below, then put them all together in a sentence.

• cdporesru
• gnreey
• dofo
• rwtea

[Hint: notes on Organization of Life  - producer/consumer stuff]
After you’ve done this, see me or check with a classmate to find out what the words were and see another example of a sentence using the words.
We then went over the Summative in class - see me for the key.
Students who earned a 1 on the summative are scheduled to re-take it on Wednesday during CLB 2.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

This  past Mon, Tues and Wed were spent at Ferry Beach Ecology School, so no makeup is needed.
If you were out, complete the following Do Now in your Journal.  Then see me for the answers.
11/10/16 Do Now: Copy and complete this sentence: The category of biochemical that made/will make our ice cream creamy is:
The other four categories of biochemical are:
[tip: Vocab list]
The Summatives for  Unit 1: Microscopes, Living Things and Cells was passed back today and students were working on corrections to the test. See me to get your test, and make corrections.
If you earned less than a 2, then retakes are required and I will email home to let them know so that they can support you as you prepare for your re-take.
If you earned between a 2 and a 3, then you can retake the assessment although it isn’t manadatory.  If you got  DO decide to re-take, then please put your name on the sign-up list in my room.

Friday, November 4, 2016

If you were out, today’s Do Now was to copy the following Guiding Unit Questions to the center of  your AHA Connections Pages and enclose them within a circle or a lightbulb.  If you are unsure of how to do this, see me for the example in my Journal.
What are the differences between kinds of cells?
How do cells multiply?
How Many Cells…?
How do Cells stay alive?
We also unpacked the standard for this unit. If you were out, see me for the “Unpacking My Science Standard” sheet, tape this into your journal and re-write the standard in your own words.  If you are unsure of what any of the words in the standard mean, you can check with another student or with me.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

If you were out, see me for a copy of the Do Now/notes. Today we went over the 8 levels of organization of Live, which you can find from reading the green textbook on pages 56-60.  After you’ve filled out the Do Now, see me.
Skip a page and tape the Do Now sheet into your journal.
Copy the following 1 sentence summary to your connections pages:
U2At1 Organization of Life: As we go from cells to the level of ecosystems, things become bigger and bigger.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

There was no Do Now for today.  We did a quick review of how you might look at a specimen to determine if it was made of cells, and then students were given their Summative assessments back to revise their answers.

See me to arrange when you will revise Question 20 (the last question) on your Unit 1 Summative.
We also created a Quizlet set for the  U2Act2: Biochemistry of Life vocab set.  See me for a vocab list and create your own quizlet set or flashcards and show me.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

[Copy this to your journal on the same page as yesterdays Do Now]
11/1/16 Do Now: The three techniques learned for preparing microscope specimens

1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________

Pick one and explain it step by step. When should the one you picked be used?
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In class we got a list of questions that students are wondering about when it comes to cells, to help come up with the big questions that will help us as we go through the unit to cover things that you, the students, are interested in finding out.
If you were out see me to get a copy of the U2Act1: Organization of Life notes, and to borrow a photocopy of pages 56-60 in the textbook. Tape the notesheet into the journal on the next blank page after your Aha Connections Pages, read  the photocopy and fill out the notesheet based on what you’ve read.  See me to check it afterwards.