Unit 1 - Scientific Methods
Key Concepts: Scientific Method, Measurement Tools, Metric System, Appropriate Units, Accuracy vs. Precision
Key Concepts: Scientific Method, Measurement Tools, Metric System, Appropriate Units, Accuracy vs. Precision
Tuesday - September 22
The Metric System
Directions: Complete steps 1-6 below. Begin with your "Metric System Notes" by reading pages 22 - 25 in the Holt Life Science online textbook.
Step 1 - Get out your "Metric System Notes" worksheet (handed out today). Put your name on it.
Step 2 - Open the Holt Life Science Textbook by "clicking" HERE (it may take a minute to upload)
Step 3 - Read everything between pages 22 - 25 and complete the "Metric System Notes" worksheet.
Step 4 - Go to the BrainPop app on the iPad and search for the "Metric vs. Customary" video. You might have to Log in
*Log-in: hmannms
*Password: brainpop
Step 5 - Watch the video a few times and take the quiz one time. When completed, enter your first and last name to record your score then show Mr. Bridges so he can put in the books (10 points).
Step 6 - Add "Metric System" to your L.O.S. and record the definition from the textbook. Add a picture and a smart sentence.
Step 7 - Go to page 6 in your notebook and complete BIG IDEA #3,
a) Label the entry #3. METRIC SYSTEM
b) Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why do scientists use the Metric System?
2. What is the standard unit for LENGTH, MASS, and VOLUME?
The Metric System
Directions: Complete steps 1-6 below. Begin with your "Metric System Notes" by reading pages 22 - 25 in the Holt Life Science online textbook.
Step 1 - Get out your "Metric System Notes" worksheet (handed out today). Put your name on it.
Step 2 - Open the Holt Life Science Textbook by "clicking" HERE (it may take a minute to upload)
Step 3 - Read everything between pages 22 - 25 and complete the "Metric System Notes" worksheet.
Step 4 - Go to the BrainPop app on the iPad and search for the "Metric vs. Customary" video. You might have to Log in
*Log-in: hmannms
*Password: brainpop
Step 5 - Watch the video a few times and take the quiz one time. When completed, enter your first and last name to record your score then show Mr. Bridges so he can put in the books (10 points).
Step 6 - Add "Metric System" to your L.O.S. and record the definition from the textbook. Add a picture and a smart sentence.
Step 7 - Go to page 6 in your notebook and complete BIG IDEA #3,
a) Label the entry #3. METRIC SYSTEM
b) Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why do scientists use the Metric System?
2. What is the standard unit for LENGTH, MASS, and VOLUME?
Unit 2 - Micro-Life
Key Concepts: Characteristics of Organisms, Cells, Organelles, Energy Exchange (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration), Microscopes, and Mitosis
Key Concepts: Characteristics of Organisms, Cells, Organelles, Energy Exchange (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration), Microscopes, and Mitosis
Cell Factory Project
This week is dedicated to creating your own "Cell Factory" to showcase your expanded knowledge on cell organelles and their structures.
You and a partner will work together to design a factory of your choice. The focus is on identifying the key components of your factory and relating them to a specific organelle found in an Eukaryote Cell (plant or animal cell). The project will be the creation of your slide show which will be printed and viewed by the teacher for grading. A separate grade will be given for the formal presentation to the class.
If a cell was a "School" Example - Lysosome = Custodial Crew
Nucleus = Principal
- Ribosomes = Students
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- Cell and Organelle Resources
Use the following links to further your understanding of organelles and their functions.
- Bozeman Science: Tour of the Cell Video – 14 minute HS video about cells
- Cells Alive! Great Website with an Interactive Cell Model Animation
- Learn.Genetics – Inside a Cell: Scan the cell & click on an organelle.
- NSF – Tour of a Cell: Very cool site of the cell and organelles
- ClassZone Virtual Cell Tour: Our textbook Cell Animation
- Biology4Kids – Cell Structure: A good summary of the organelles
- Exploratorium: Cell Explorer: where do you get your energy? can you live without cell division? how do cells make proteins?
- Construct your Own Cell: examine the differences between plant & animal cells
- Inner Life of a Cell Video: Made by Harvard students
Use the following links to further your understanding of organelles and their functions.
- Bozeman Science: Tour of the Cell Video – 14 minute HS video about cells
- Cells Alive! Great Website with an Interactive Cell Model Animation
- Learn.Genetics – Inside a Cell: Scan the cell & click on an organelle.
- NSF – Tour of a Cell: Very cool site of the cell and organelles
- ClassZone Virtual Cell Tour: Our textbook Cell Animation
- Biology4Kids – Cell Structure: A good summary of the organelles
- Exploratorium: Cell Explorer: where do you get your energy? can you live without cell division? how do cells make proteins?
- Construct your Own Cell: examine the differences between plant & animal cells
- Inner Life of a Cell Video: Made by Harvard students
Mitosis Resources - Check out these sources below to get an understanding of Mitosis and the Cell Cycle.
Cell Cycle and Mitosis (3D animation)
Cell Division and the Cell Cycle (good visuals)
Cell Cycle and Mitosis (3D animation)
Cell Division and the Cell Cycle (good visuals)
Unit 3 - Genetics
Key Concepts: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, DNA and Chromosomes, Genes, Inherited and Acquired Traits, Genotype and Phenotype, Punnet Squares, and Mendel's Pea Plants
Key Concepts: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, DNA and Chromosomes, Genes, Inherited and Acquired Traits, Genotype and Phenotype, Punnet Squares, and Mendel's Pea Plants
Unit 4 - Earth History
Key Concepts: Rock Cycle, Fossils, Relative and Radioactive (Absolute) Dating, Core Sampling, Fossils, and the Geologic Timescale
Key Concepts: Rock Cycle, Fossils, Relative and Radioactive (Absolute) Dating, Core Sampling, Fossils, and the Geologic Timescale
Unit 5 - Evolution
Key Concepts: Adaptation, Darwin's Ideas of Natural Selection, Cladograms, and Evidence for Evolution
Key Concepts: Adaptation, Darwin's Ideas of Natural Selection, Cladograms, and Evidence for Evolution
Unit 6 - Body Systems
Key Concepts: Levels of Organization, Body Systems - Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Immune, Integumentary, Urinary, Endocrine, Reproductive, and Nervous System.
Key Concepts: Levels of Organization, Body Systems - Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Immune, Integumentary, Urinary, Endocrine, Reproductive, and Nervous System.
April 27th - Body Systems Introduction
Directions: View the Power Point below and fill in your body systems fold-able. Also, be sure to record 1 cool fact about each system in your NB on page 40. When you are finished, glue the fold-able down to page 41 and use colored pencils to decorate the cover with a title (Body Systems) and some relevant artwork.
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Friday - May 29th
Directions: For the first half of the class, watch the Bill Nye "Respiration" video and complete the worksheet. Turn in the worksheet upon completion. When you are finished with the video, return to your Respiratory System Webquest and work on that. Remember...the links to the webquest are below.
Directions: For the first half of the class, watch the Bill Nye "Respiration" video and complete the worksheet. Turn in the worksheet upon completion. When you are finished with the video, return to your Respiratory System Webquest and work on that. Remember...the links to the webquest are below.
May 28th-29th The Respiratory System
Directions: Complete each box on the worksheet. Below you will find links for the videos, articles, and websites needed to complete the assignment. CLiCK the websites (IN BLUE) below to save time from typing them in each time.
1. Article #1 - www.discoverykids.com/articles/your-respiratory-system
- Read and answer questions 1 - 4 and complete the diagram.
2. Article #2 "Is Yawning Contagious"?- www.discoverykids.com/articles/contagious-yawning
- Read and answer two questions.
3. Video "Lungs and Respiratory System - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/rsmovie.html
- Watch the video and complete # 7 and # 8. Pause the video so you can examine and draw the diagrams
- Answer questions 9 - 10
4. Count your last breath...literally - http://www.medindia.net/patients/calculators/breath_cal.asp
5. Skim this article first, you will do a lot better on the quiz - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/lungs.html
Then take the quiz here - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/rsquiz.html
Directions: Complete each box on the worksheet. Below you will find links for the videos, articles, and websites needed to complete the assignment. CLiCK the websites (IN BLUE) below to save time from typing them in each time.
1. Article #1 - www.discoverykids.com/articles/your-respiratory-system
- Read and answer questions 1 - 4 and complete the diagram.
2. Article #2 "Is Yawning Contagious"?- www.discoverykids.com/articles/contagious-yawning
- Read and answer two questions.
3. Video "Lungs and Respiratory System - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/rsmovie.html
- Watch the video and complete # 7 and # 8. Pause the video so you can examine and draw the diagrams
- Answer questions 9 - 10
4. Count your last breath...literally - http://www.medindia.net/patients/calculators/breath_cal.asp
5. Skim this article first, you will do a lot better on the quiz - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/lungs.html
Then take the quiz here - www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/rsquiz.html
May 29 - June 2 Understanding the Circulatory System
Activity 1: Watch this video and complete the Cornell Notes provided. Video: "Circulatory System"
Activity 2: Watch the Brain Pop video "Circulatory System" and take the quiz. Be sure to show you first score to the teacher when you are finished.
Activity 3: Heart diagram and flow chart (completed together as a class)
Activity 1: Watch this video and complete the Cornell Notes provided. Video: "Circulatory System"
Activity 2: Watch the Brain Pop video "Circulatory System" and take the quiz. Be sure to show you first score to the teacher when you are finished.
Activity 3: Heart diagram and flow chart (completed together as a class)
The Nervous System Sub Assignment
1. Watch the "Bill Nye - Brain" Video and complete the worksheet and quiz (there is a front and back). Headphones are available on the table in the bin, please return them when you are finished.
2. Complete the "Sensing the Environment" Packet. What you do not finish is homework. The packet is due on TUESDAY, May 27th (after the long weekend).
1. Watch the "Bill Nye - Brain" Video and complete the worksheet and quiz (there is a front and back). Headphones are available on the table in the bin, please return them when you are finished.
2. Complete the "Sensing the Environment" Packet. What you do not finish is homework. The packet is due on TUESDAY, May 27th (after the long weekend).