Red 

Monday November 24

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed the paper lab on bacteria identification....made corrections and discussed the answers
• Held discussion on the "canning process", botulism, pasteurization

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed the paper lab on bacteria identification....made corrections and discussed the answers
• Held discussion on the "canning process", botulism, pasteurization
• complete chapter review ws pages 31/32

Homework:

•   complete chapter review ws pages 31/32                                                                       

Homework:

• none

Red 

Thursday November 20

Classwork/Activities:

• Conducted a Paper Lab  identifying 10 different bacteria species using a dichotomous key
• continued the investigation of our Bacteria Vocabulary....definitions

Classwork/Activities:

• Conducted a Paper Lab  identifying 10 different bacteria species using a dichotomous key
• continued the investigation of our Bacteria Vocabulary....definitions

Homework:

•   none                                                                            

Homework:

• none

Red 

Tuesday November 18

Classwork/Activities:

• conducted a micrscope investigation of the three main genera of bacteria: Bacillus, Coccus and Spirillus

Classwork/Activities:

• conducted a micrscope investigation of the three main genera of bacteria: Bacill

Homework:

•   none                                                                            

Homework:

• none

Red 

Friday November 14

Classwork/Activities:

• Completed 3.1 Vocab Quiz
• Viewed video on Bacteria
  • reviewed video using T-chart

• Reviewed vocab quiz results
• watch Ency. Brit. video on Bacterial
  • reveiwed video using T-chart

Homework:

•   none                                                                            

Homework:

• none

Red 

Wednesday November 12

Classwork/Activities:

• Discussed the notes from Chapter 3 Reading assignment; reviewed vocabulary for Friday's 3.1 Quiz

• Complete the 3.1 Quiz on Bacteria
• Complete next section in the chapter (3.2)

(substitute lesson plans)

Homework:

•   Study for 3.1 vocabulary quiz                                                                      

Homework:

• none

Red 

Thursday November 6

Classwork/Activities:

• completed microscope quiz
• reviewed Bacteria (Chapter 3 Section 1)

Classwork/Activities:

• completed microscope quiz
• reviewed Bacteria (Chapter 3 Section 1)

Homework:

•   none                                                                            

Homework:

• Study 3.1 packet and Vocab for Quiz onThursday Nov 13

Red 

Tuesday November 4

Classwork/Activities:

• Microscope diagram from overhead
• Students will define key terms from Chapter 3 Sections 1 and 2 as they read.

• Students will complete the Notes From reading handout..........chapter 3 Section 1
• Students will define Chapter 3 section 1 Vocabulary from the reading.

Classwork/Activities:

• Complete Microscope Diagram for Quiz

 

• Microscope diagram from overhead
• Students will define key terms from Chapter 3 Sections 1 and 2 as they read.

• Students will complete the Notes From reading handout..........chapter 3 Section 1

Homework:

•   Study for the microscope Quiz on Thursday
• Students will define Chapter 3 section 1 Vocabulary from the reading if not finished in class.                                                                             

Homework:

• Students will complete Chapter 3 section 1 Vocabulary from the reading if not finished in class.

Red 

Friday October 31

Classwork/Activities:

• Cell Unit Wrap Up:
  • P 56 1-10 Checking Concepts
  • p. 56 11-15 Thinking CriticallyRTQ,
  • p. 56 #16 Compare and Contrast Cell Resp/ Photosynth.
  • p. 57 Interpret the graph and write

                               about it

Classwork/Activities:

• Study for the Microscope Quiz

 

• Cell Unit Wrap Up:
  • P 56 1-10 Checking Concepts
  • p. 56 11-15 Thinking CriticallyRTQ,
  • p. 56 #16 Compare and Contrast Cell Resp/ Photosynth.
  • p. 57 Interpret the graph and write

                               about it

Homework:

•   

  Homework:

  • have parents sign grade reports
  • be prepared for a notebook check Tuesday
    • 4 tabs and a folder
      • tests/quizzes,
      • Notes
      • Homework,
      • Classwork/Labs
                                                                                

Homework:

• Study for Microscope Quiz
  • diagram
  • how to focus
  • preparing a slide
  • magnification

Red 

Wednesday October 29

Classwork/Activities:

• Microscopy Lab:  Create a Letter "e" slide and learn the mechanics of the Compound Light Microscope

Classwork/Activities:

• Introduction to and history of the compound light microscope

Homework:

•   none                                                                              

Homework:

• have parents sign grade reports
• be prepared for a notebook check Thursday
  • 4 tabs and a folder
    • tests/quizzes,
    • Notes,
    • Homework,
    • Classwork/Labs

 

Red 

Friday October 24

Classwork/Activities:

• Introduction to and history of the compound light microscope

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed the VENN diagram of plant and animal cells
• Completed the Cell Quiz

Homework:

•    none                                                                              

Homework:

• None

Red 

Wednesday October 22

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed the VENN diagramof plant and animal cells
• Completed the Cell Quiz

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed Ch 2  sections 1 and 2 for Quiz

Homework:

• None

Homework:

• Complete the VENN diagram of plant and animal cells
• Study vocab, Section 1 and 2 worksheets, and review Cells Alive website for Quiz moved to Thurdsday, October 23
• Study foldable and VIN diagram on plant and animal cells

Red 

Monday October 20

Classwork/Activities:

• Completed the VENN diagram on the diff. between plant and animal cells
• Reviewed Ch 2  sections 1 and 2 for Quiz

Classwork/Activities:

Compared the differences between plant and animal cells via the Cells Alive website...in computer lab

Homework:

• Study vocab, Section 1 and 2 worksheets, and review Cells Alive website for Quiz on Wednesday
• Study foldable and VIN diagram on plant and animal cells

Homework:

• Study for the Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday October 21

Red 

Thursday October 16

Classwork/Activities:

• Compared the differences between plant and animal cells via the Cells Alive website...in computer lab

Classwork/Activities:

• Final Touches on the Cell Foldable
• Worked on Ch 2 Reinforcement WS p. 27/28

Homework:

• Study for the Vocabulary Quiz on Monday October 20

Homework:

• Define chapter 2 vocabulary terms

Red 

Tuesday October 14

Classwork/Activities:

• Final Touches on the Cell Foldable
• Worked on Ch 2 Reinforcement WS p. 27/28

Classwork/Activities:

• Chapter 3 Introduction to the cell

          Foldable exercise p. 37

Homework:

• Ch 2 Reinforcement WS p. 27/28
• Define chapter 2 vocabulary

Homework:

• finish the foldable on plant and animal cell if    

                             not done in class

• Chapter 1 WS p. 30/31
• Tree Projects Due Not later than Wednesday, October 15

Red 

Thursday October 9

Classwork/Activities:

• Chapter 1 Section 4 Assessment Questions
• Chapter 3 Introduction to the cell Foldable p. 37

Classwork/Activities:

Homework: finish th foldable on plant and animal

                          cell if not done in class

Homework:

• Beetle Worksheet
• Tree Projects Due Not later than Wednesday, October 15

Red 

Tuesday October 7

Classwork/Activities:

• Substitute lesson plans
• (Teacher away on training mission)

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed worksheet corrections  # 19 and 27 and review Spontaneous  generation vs. Biogenesis notes

• Discussed Scientific name and how to use a dichotomous key
• Continued work on Va-Tree Project (outside)

Homework:

• Chapter 1 WS p. 30/31
• Tree Projects Due Not later than Tuesday, October 14

Homework:

• From Chapter 1 Section 3 & 4 complete Worksheet  p.30/31

Red 

Friday October 3

Classwork/Activities:

• Reviewed worksheet corrections from Monday

           ws p# 19 and 27 and reviewe Spontaneus 

generation vs. Biogenesis notes

• Discussed Scientific name and how to use a dichotomous key
• Continued work on Va-Tree Project in comp. lab

Classwork/Activities:

• Continue review of VA-Trees
            

                  and                                                           
• Safety film "Accident at JHS"

Homework:

• Complete Chapter 1 ws p. # 26 and 28

Homework:

• remember to dress for outdoor activity on Monday

Red 

Wednesay October 1

Classwork/Activities:

• Continue review of VA-Trees
                               and                                                           
• Safety film "Accident at JHS"

Classwork/Activities:

• Begin notes on Origin of Life and characteristics of living things
• Va- Tree/Leaf Identification Project

Homework:

•   none

Homework:

• Read pages 19-3 and Complete Section 3/4 worksheets on the origin of life

Classwork/Activities:

• Begin notes on Origin of Life and characteristics of living things
• Va- Tree/Leaf Identification Project cont....
                                                                              

Classwork/Activities:

• Va- Tree/Leaf Identification Project (in computer lab only)

Homework:

• Read pages 19-31 and Complete Section 3/4 worksheets on the origin of life

Homework:

• none

Classwork/Activities:

Classwork/Activities:

• Unit 1 TestComplete Section 2 Assessment Question 1-5 p. 18
• Complete Skill builder #6 p. 18

___________

• Va- Tree/Leaf Identification Project

Homework:

Complete the classwork above if not finished in class

Homework:

Complete the classwork above if not finished in class

Classwork/Activities:

• Go Over Review Guide..review for Unit 1 Test Complete Section 1 Assessment Question 1-5 p. 18Complete Word Find Puzzle

Classwork/Activities:

• Go Over Review Guide..review for Unit 1 Test

Homework: Study for the Unit 1 Test

Homework:  Study for the Unit 1 Test

Classwork/Activities:

• Finish the write up section of "The Cabbage Lab"Review and identify lab equipment and safety procedures Complete Section Assessment Questions 1-5 p. 13
• Begin the Unit 1 Review  guide in preparation for the Unit 1 Test

Classwork/Activities:

• Finish the write up section of "The Cabbage Lab"review and identify lab equipment and safety procedures Complete Section Assessment Questions 1-5 p. 13
• Begin the Unit 1 Review  guide in preparation for the Unit 1 Test

Homework:

Complete the Unit 1 Rreview Guide

Homework:

Complete the Unit 1 Rreview Guide

Classwork/Activities:

"The Cabbage Lab"

• discuss and identify lab equipment
• complete the controlled experiment

Classwork/Activities:

"The Cabbage Lab"

• discuss and identify lab equipment
• complete the controlled experiment

Homework: none

Homework:  none

Classwork/Activities:

• Quiz on The Steps of the Scientific Method

• Review and Make corrections on Metric Quiz
• Review laboratory instruments (worksheet)

Classwork/Activities:

• Quiz on The Steps of the Scientific Method
• Review and Make corrections on Metric Quiz
• Review laboratory instruments (worksheet)

Homework: none

Homework:  none

Classwork/Activities:

• Large group Read/Listen/Learn  pages 6-10:
  • The Cat Scratch Deordorant Litter Lesson
• Generated Notes, T-chart on the Kitty Litter Experiment:
  • identified parts of the scientific method which were carried out by the Veterinarian

• and identified each part of Experimental Design

Classwork/Activities:

• Large group Read/Listen/Learn  pages 6-10:
  • The Cat Scratch Deordorant Litter Lesson
• Generated Notes, T-chart on the Kitty Litter Experiment:
  • identified parts of the scientific method which were carried out by the Veterinarian
• and identified each part of Experimental Design

Homework: study the steps of the Scientific Method for a short quiz on Monday, Sept 15

Homework: study the steps of the Scientific Method for a short quiz on Friday, Sept 12

Classwork/Activities:

• Complete Metric Quiz #1
• Discuss and generate notes on Scientific Methods

                 Steps of the Scientific Method:

• State the ProblemGather information (make observations)Create an Hypothesis (possible explanation)Analyze data
• Form a conclusion

• control factors
• Variables:
  • dependent
  • independent

Classwork/Activities:

• CompleteMetric Quiz #1
• Discuss and generate notes on Scientific Methods

                 Steps of the Scientific Method:

• State the ProblemGather information (make observations)Create an Hypothesis (possible explanation)Analyze dataForm a conclusion
• Discuss and generate notes on experimental design; including:
  • control factors
  • Variables:
    • dependent
    • independent

Homework:

Re-(read) pages 5-13 The Vet ExperimentComplete Problem Solving exercises 1-4 on p. 11

Skill builder Activity #6 p.13

Homework:

Re-(read) pages 5-13 The Vet ExperimentComplete Problem Solving exercises 1-4 on p. 11

Skill builder Activity #6 p.13

Tues 2-Sept

Fri 29 Aug

• Classwork: complete the Lab sheet  L-9 Metric MeasuresGo over L-9 as a class
• Discuss and practice calculating the volume of a rectangular prism

Volume = length  *  width  *  height

Volume =  cm  * cm  *  cm = cubic cm

• Mini Lab:  calculate the volume of the Red Box

• None

Thurs 28

Wed 27

Metric Measurement discussion/activities:  distance and mass

• checked and reviewed homework
• continued our dsicussion of metric units including volume

• Read pages 6-13 in the textbook