7th Grade Science - Daily Homework
Yeast Adaptation Lab Data Analysis and Conclusions
REFER TO CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE!
Click on the Google Drive link below to access the pictures of the results from the yeast culture labs you did when our guest, Ms. Sexton, visited.
2013-2014 7th Grade Yeast Culture Results
Also download the Data Analysis guide sheet on the right and answer the questions in order to conduct a thorough analysis of your results. REFER TO CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE.
Answer the questions under section C #1-5. For #5, make sure you also answer the question,
"What sources of error might have existed during your experiment? How might these sources of error have affected your results?"
DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 21st, 2014
Click on the Google Drive link below to access the pictures of the results from the yeast culture labs you did when our guest, Ms. Sexton, visited.
2013-2014 7th Grade Yeast Culture Results
Also download the Data Analysis guide sheet on the right and answer the questions in order to conduct a thorough analysis of your results. REFER TO CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE.
Answer the questions under section C #1-5. For #5, make sure you also answer the question,
"What sources of error might have existed during your experiment? How might these sources of error have affected your results?"
DUE WEDNESDAY MAY 21st, 2014
Background Information for Yeast Lab (assigned 05/19/2014)
You are to conduct background research for the yeast lab we did with our guest speaker, Ms. Sexton. For the background research, answer the following two questions after conducting outside research:
You may answer these questions directly on your lab sheet, but you may need to attach a separate piece of paper if you run out of room.
7th grade quality of work would look like something around ~5 sentences with sources cited.
DUE TUESDAY MAY 20th, 2014
- As it pertains to the specific condition you tested (salinity, acidity, temperature, etc.), what are the known limits or extremes under which an organism can survive for that condition (ex: what is the highest temperature or the lowest temperature in which life is known to exist?)
- What is the ideal parameter for that specific condition in which yeast can survive (i.e. what is the ideal temperature, salt content, acidity, etc. in which yeast can live)?
You may answer these questions directly on your lab sheet, but you may need to attach a separate piece of paper if you run out of room.
7th grade quality of work would look like something around ~5 sentences with sources cited.
DUE TUESDAY MAY 20th, 2014
Evidences for Evolution Graphic Organizer (assigned 05/13/2014)
Please read pgs. 178-183 in your science textbook and fill out the following table, summarizing the various evidences for evolution:
-Fossil Record -Vestigial Structures -Skeletal (homologous) Structures -Embryonic Development -Genetics and DNA DUE FRIDAY MAY 16th, 2014 |
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Human Body Systems Test (assigned 04/28/2014)
Please begin studying for your Human Body Systems test on WEDNESDAY MAY 7TH, 2014.
Your study guide is posted on the right and will be due on the day of the test. I am also posting the powerpoint on The Eye for your review. STUDY GUIDE DUE ON WEDNESDAY MAY 7th, 2014 TEST ON WEDNESDAY MAY 7th, 2014 |
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Muscular System Diagram (assigned 05/02/2014)
Please complete the muscular system labeling worksheet given to you in class. Please find and label the following:
Front:
-biceps brachii
-pectoralis major
-rectus abdominis
-external obliques
-quadriceps
-gastrocnemius
Back:
-hamstrings
-latissimus dorsi
-triceps brachii
-gluteus maximus
-deltoid
On the other side, just the follow the given directions.
You may also use the following website as a resource and aid to help you:
http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html
DUE TUESDAY MAY 6th, 2014
Front:
-biceps brachii
-pectoralis major
-rectus abdominis
-external obliques
-quadriceps
-gastrocnemius
Back:
-hamstrings
-latissimus dorsi
-triceps brachii
-gluteus maximus
-deltoid
On the other side, just the follow the given directions.
You may also use the following website as a resource and aid to help you:
http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html
DUE TUESDAY MAY 6th, 2014
Bio-inspired Robot Prototype Project (assigned 04/09/2014)
Continue working on your individual parts/tasks for your bio-inspired robot prototype project. See the "Ongoing Assignments" tab for more information and details on your project instructions.
DUE FRIDAY MAY 2nd, 2014
DUE FRIDAY MAY 2nd, 2014
Joints and Mechanics (assigned 04/08/2014)
Find five examples of mechanical devices in our world that are inspired by the different types of joints in the human body (ball and socket, hinge, gliding, fixed, etc.). Write a brief explanation for how it is like the different type of joints in the skeletal system.
DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th, 2014
- For example: you can find a hinge joint in doors, because they open to a maximum of only 180 degrees much like the joints found in our elbows and knees.
DUE WEDNESDAY APRIL 9th, 2014
Air Pollution and Respiratory System (assigned 04/02/2014)
You are to research how air pollution affects the respiratory system and create an infographic (using www.piktochart.com) to help others understand this.
Things you should research:
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 8th, 2014
Things you should research:
- Statistics about air pollution in Los Angeles
- Statistics about air pollution in California
- Statistics about air pollution in the United States
- Statistics about air pollution globally
- Statistics about the relationship of air pollution to respiratory diseases (is there a correlation of frequency of respiratory diseases in areas with higher air pollution)
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 8th, 2014
Do Research for Piktochart Infographic on Air Pollution (assigned 04/02/2014)
Refer to the "Classwork Resources" page for details about the Piktochart Infographic on Air Pollution assignment.
For the research phase:
1) Find FIVE resources/references as it pertains to the information you need to find.
2) Write at least 5-7 notes of important information from each source.
DUE FRIDAY APRIL 4th, 2014
For the research phase:
1) Find FIVE resources/references as it pertains to the information you need to find.
2) Write at least 5-7 notes of important information from each source.
DUE FRIDAY APRIL 4th, 2014
Finish Respiratory System Reinforcement Worksheet (assigned 03/25/2014)
Using your notes, and the posted resources under the "Classwork Resources" page to help you complete the Respiratory System reinforcement worksheet.
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 1st, 2014
DUE TUESDAY APRIL 1st, 2014
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Heart of the Matter: Human vs. Animal Heart (assigned 03/24/2014)
1. Read your assignment instructions below.
2. Look at, click on, and download the resources to the right --> DUE TUESDAY MARCH 25th, 2014
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Read the following articles on xenotransplantation:
MIT Technological Review: Pig-to-Human Organ Transplants on the Horizon A Brief History of Cross-Species Organ Transplantation Daily Mail: South Korea scientists successfully perform xenotransplantation You can use the following virtual lab to learn about frog hearts:
Virtual Lab: Frog Heart Dissection Below is the ReadWriteThink Alike/Different Graphic Organizer (remember you will need TWO)
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Science and God Log Prompt-Body System (assigned 03/13/2014)
REFER TO THE "CLASSWORK RESOURCES" PAGE for the prompt on Romans 12:3-8.
SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON THE CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE THROUGH THE ONLINE SUBMISSION BOX!
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 18th, 2014
SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON THE CLASSWORK RESOURCES PAGE THROUGH THE ONLINE SUBMISSION BOX!
DUE TUESDAY MARCH 18th, 2014
Blood Flow Sequence (assigned 03/11/2014)
Read the "blood flow sequence" on pg. 1 of the handout given in class. Then, trace the pathway/sequence of blood flow on the heart diagram on pg. 3. Remember use "red" to mark the flow of oxygenated blood and "blue" to mark the flow of deoxygenated blood.
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 11th, 2014
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 11th, 2014
Body Systems Intro Activities (assigned 03/03/2014)
1) Read pgs. 464-466
2) Create one of the following two types of concept maps to demonstrate your understanding from your reading (DUE AT THE END OF CLASS ON 03/03/2014):
3) Group poster/visual (no prezis or powerpoints) of assigned body system. Your visual must demonstrate:
Presentation rubric posted below.
Do research (notes) for group presentation for homework 03/03/2014
Group Visuals DUE WENESDAY MARCH 5th, 2014 by the end of class
GROUP PRESENTATIONS ON FRIDAY MARCH 7th, 2014 in class.
2) Create one of the following two types of concept maps to demonstrate your understanding from your reading (DUE AT THE END OF CLASS ON 03/03/2014):
- KWL (What I KNOW, What I WANT to learn, What I've LEARNED)
- Russian Doll/Concentric Circle Map that shows represents all the major topics/units/concepts in science we've learned and how they are connected.
3) Group poster/visual (no prezis or powerpoints) of assigned body system. Your visual must demonstrate:
- Major organs and tissues in the body system
- Function/purpose
- Interesting/important facts
- Why this system is the most important system of the body. Convince us.
- YOU MUST CITE INFORMATION FROM AT LEAST FIVE OUTSIDE RESOURCES. Make sure you cite your sources!
Presentation rubric posted below.
Do research (notes) for group presentation for homework 03/03/2014
Group Visuals DUE WENESDAY MARCH 5th, 2014 by the end of class
GROUP PRESENTATIONS ON FRIDAY MARCH 7th, 2014 in class.
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Genetic Engineering Questions (assigned 2/04/2014)
Finish the last two questions, #6-7 of the Genetic Engineering Questions on the Classwork Resources page. Remember for #7, you should try to find at least one resource on the Church's position about the issue, or biotechnology in general.
SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS TO ALL 7 QUESTIONS BELOW IN ONE DOCUMENT.
DUE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27th, 2014
SUBMIT YOUR ANSWERS TO ALL 7 QUESTIONS BELOW IN ONE DOCUMENT.
DUE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27th, 2014
Genetics Test (assigned 02/18/2014)
Study for your genetics test using the Study Guide below.
STUDY GUIDE DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 2014
TEST ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th, 2014
STUDY GUIDE DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 2014
TEST ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 24th, 2014
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Superhero Mutation Story (assigned 02/12/2014)
You will write a short story (about 2-3 paragraphs) about how your favorite superhero (pick one that actually has a mutation and not just a human vigilante) or your own invented superhero received their superpowers through a genetic/DNA mutation. You are expected to write this story from a scientific point of view.
Your story should explain:
Your story should be:
-Typed
-Fluent (while I'm not necessarily grading for grammar and spelling, it does need to be comprehensible).
You should also either drew or added a picture of your superhero at the end of your story.
DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19th, 2014
Your story should explain:
- What gene was mutated to cause the superpower (ex: did the gene that coded for eye color get mutated?)
- What TYPE of mutation caused the superpower (deletion, insertion, or substitution?). Be as specific as possible (briefly discuss to which bases the mutation occurred).
- What was the mutagen (cause/source of mutation) that caused the mutation? (ex: radiation? spider bite?, etc.)
Your story should be:
-Typed
-Fluent (while I'm not necessarily grading for grammar and spelling, it does need to be comprehensible).
You should also either drew or added a picture of your superhero at the end of your story.
DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19th, 2014
Biotechnology vs. Bioethics Questions (assigned 02/05/2014)
Continue working on the Genetic Engineering biotechnology and bioethics questions (FOUND ON "CLASSWORK RESOURCES" page). Remember to cite evidence from RELIABLE sources!
Questions 4-5 DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12th, 2014
Questions 1-3 DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2014
Questions 4-5 DUE WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12th, 2014
Questions 1-3 DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2014
Genetics Disorders (assigned 01/28/2014)
Start conducting research and planning out your Genetics Disorders assignment. Assignment instructions posted below.
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2014
DUE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2014
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Graph for Genetics Inheritance Lab
Make a double bar graph of the percents of people in the class with the dominant phenotype and recessive phenotype for each of the traits we observed in class.
Be sure to label all your axes, legends and titles. Make sure your legend also corresponds accurately to the information portrayed in your graph.
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 24th, 2014
Be sure to label all your axes, legends and titles. Make sure your legend also corresponds accurately to the information portrayed in your graph.
DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 24th, 2014
Study for Quiz
Tomorrow you will have a genetics quiz that will cover the following concepts and terms:
QUIZ TOMORROW ON WEDNESDSAY JANUARY 22nd, 2014
- Know what the following terms are: gene, trait, chromosome
- Who is known as the father of genetics? Briefly escribe what his experiment was
- Know the difference between genotype and phenotype
- Know the following: homozygous dominant; heterozygous; homozygous recessive.
- Know how to fill out a punnett square.
QUIZ TOMORROW ON WEDNESDSAY JANUARY 22nd, 2014
Punnet Square Drawing and Spongebob Genetics (assigned 01/07/2014)
Choose one potential offspring genotypes from each of the punnet squares you did for last night's homework and draw a NEAT and COLORED picture of the child that represents those combination of traits.
Please also finish the Spongebob Genetics worksheet.
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
Please also finish the Spongebob Genetics worksheet.
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
Punnet Square Practice (assigned 01/06/2014)
Create a Punnet Square to predict the possibilities of traits for offspring from the following parent couples. This means you have to set up the Punnett Square and fill it out:
1) TRAIT: FINGERNAIL SHAPE
Dominant Allele: Pointed (P); Recessive Allele: Square (p)
Dad: Pp
Mom: pp
2) TRAIT: TEETH COLOR
Dominant Allele: Violet (V); Recessive Allele: Green (v)
Dad: V V
Mom: V v
3) TRAIT: FACE SHAPE
Dominant Allele: Heart (H); Recessive Allele: Oval (h)
Dad: Hh
Mom: Hh
4) TRAIT: Superpowers
Dominant Allele: No superpowers (N); Recessive Allele: (n)
Dad: nn
Mom: Nn
5) TRAIT: Arched Feet
Dominant Allele: Arched foot (A); Recessive Allele: flat feet (a)
Dad: AA
Mom: Aa
6) TRAIT: Horns
Dominant Allele: Horns (S); Recessive Allele: no horns (s)
Dad: Ss
Mom: Ss
7) TRAIT: Camouflage
Dominant Allele: Camouflage (C); No Camouflage (c)
Dad: CC
Mom: cc
You may use the following template to help you fill out the punnett squares or you can make your own.
DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 7th, 2014
1) TRAIT: FINGERNAIL SHAPE
Dominant Allele: Pointed (P); Recessive Allele: Square (p)
Dad: Pp
Mom: pp
2) TRAIT: TEETH COLOR
Dominant Allele: Violet (V); Recessive Allele: Green (v)
Dad: V V
Mom: V v
3) TRAIT: FACE SHAPE
Dominant Allele: Heart (H); Recessive Allele: Oval (h)
Dad: Hh
Mom: Hh
4) TRAIT: Superpowers
Dominant Allele: No superpowers (N); Recessive Allele: (n)
Dad: nn
Mom: Nn
5) TRAIT: Arched Feet
Dominant Allele: Arched foot (A); Recessive Allele: flat feet (a)
Dad: AA
Mom: Aa
6) TRAIT: Horns
Dominant Allele: Horns (S); Recessive Allele: no horns (s)
Dad: Ss
Mom: Ss
7) TRAIT: Camouflage
Dominant Allele: Camouflage (C); No Camouflage (c)
Dad: CC
Mom: cc
You may use the following template to help you fill out the punnett squares or you can make your own.
DUE TUESDAY JANUARY 7th, 2014
BRING CRAFTS TO MAKE DOLLS
Please bring in whatever craft supplies you can (styrofoam balls, modeling clay, wood stencils, etc.) to make your baby dolls for your future baby doll projects.
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
DUE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8th, 2014
MSIP Background Research
Continue working on your MSIP Background Info paragraphs. Have at least 2 of your paragraphs done by tomorrow Wednesday, December 18th, 2013
Family Traits Analysis Questions (Parent-Child Pictures mini lab)
In the document below, you can find the analysis questions to the parent-child pictures mini lab we did in class on Wednesday December 11th, 2013
Please answer them in complete sentences.
DUE MONDAY DECEMBER 16th, 2013
Please answer them in complete sentences.
DUE MONDAY DECEMBER 16th, 2013
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Parent-Children Pictures
Please bring in either :
We need the pictures of both biological parents.
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11th, 2013
- a picture of both your biological father and mother
- a picture of a celebrity with a picture of both their biological father and mother
We need the pictures of both biological parents.
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11th, 2013
Mitosis Quiz
Study for your mitosis quiz tomorrow. Know all the phases and what happens in each phase.
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 2013
QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3rd, 2013
The Eye of Nye-Astrobiology Episode
Please finish "The Eyes of Nye-Astrobiology" video questiohs. Remember questions #8-10 should be about 1 paragraph EACH in length and should cite/reference things discussed in the video.
Refer to the classwork resources page for 7th Grade science for more details and information (and the video link).
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th, 2013
Refer to the classwork resources page for 7th Grade science for more details and information (and the video link).
DUE WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27th, 2013
Earth's Parameters of Life (assigned 11/20/2013)
There are over 722 and parameters that make Earth the perfect place to support the vast array of biodiversity that is found on our beautiful planet. For example, it's position in the solar system, it's position in the Milky Way galaxy, it's size, it's rate of rotation, etc.
You are to conduct some online research and find at least TWO of these parameters (preferably, ones you didn't already know about) and in about 2 well-written paragraphs (which adhere to grammar rules), explain:
BE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES (you will lose points if you do not)
DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
You are to conduct some online research and find at least TWO of these parameters (preferably, ones you didn't already know about) and in about 2 well-written paragraphs (which adhere to grammar rules), explain:
- What do these parameters mean
- How does Earth fulfill these parameters so that it can sustain life
- How does this impact your faith? What does it say to you about God as a creator?
- What other questions might you have?
BE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCES (you will lose points if you do not)
DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22nd, 2013
Finish Cell Cycle and Mitosis Graphic Organizers (assigned 11/18/2013)
Cell Cycle Graphic Organizer (Textbook pg. 116-117)
Mitosis Graphic Organizer (Textbook pg. 118-119)
*Remember, you might need to do some extra online research to get more complete details. Be sure to cite your sources if you do*
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2013
- On the back create a chart that summarizes the structure of the DNA in a prokaryotic cell and in a eukaryotic cell as well as how DNA is passed on in a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell
Mitosis Graphic Organizer (Textbook pg. 118-119)
*Remember, you might need to do some extra online research to get more complete details. Be sure to cite your sources if you do*
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2013
Characteristics of Life, The Cell, and Cellular Exchange with Environment Unit Test
You will have a test on the characteristics of life, the cell, and cellular exchange with the environment unit test.
Please find your study guide below. Your study guide is due on the day of your test.
TEST ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2013
Please find your study guide below. Your study guide is due on the day of your test.
TEST ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2013
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Work on Cell Model Project
Begin collecting items to build model/create poster. Gather supplies for work period on Friday November 1st, 2013
CELL MODEL PROJECT DUE NOVEMBER 13th, 2013
CELL MODEL PROJECT DUE NOVEMBER 13th, 2013
MSIP-Google Earth Images of Volcanoes (assigned 10/23/2013)
1) Look up the names of the largest volcanoes in each category of volcanoes: stratovolcano/composite volcanoes, cinder cones, shield volcanoes.
2) Pick one from EACH category (altogether 3 volcanoes). Research more about each of those volcanoes (the dimensions, features, etc.)
3) Find an aerial Google Earth or satellite image of that volcano.
4) Diagram that image based on the information you found out about the volcanoes.
DON'T FORGET TO CITE YOUR SOURCES (for now, you can just copy and paste the links onto your document...but later we will have to go through and do a formal citation for it).
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th, 2013
2) Pick one from EACH category (altogether 3 volcanoes). Research more about each of those volcanoes (the dimensions, features, etc.)
3) Find an aerial Google Earth or satellite image of that volcano.
4) Diagram that image based on the information you found out about the volcanoes.
DON'T FORGET TO CITE YOUR SOURCES (for now, you can just copy and paste the links onto your document...but later we will have to go through and do a formal citation for it).
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th, 2013
MSIP Themis Image Research
Part 1:
1) Go to the Mars Student Imaging Project THEMIS images library page http://themis.asu.edu/topic
2) Select the "Volcanics" album.
3) Pick at least 3-4 images, and reading the available descriptions, either digitally diagram the images with the information available (such as features, dimensions of various lenghts/measurements) or sketch and diagram the THEMIS on a piece of paper.
Make sure to cite each picture using the following format:
(Insert Image ID Number or Name of Image here without partheses).Christensen, P.R., N.S. Gorelick, G.L. Mehall, and K.C. Murray, THEMIS Public Data Releases, Planetary Data System node, Arizona State University, <http://themis-data.asu.edu>.
DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
1) Go to the Mars Student Imaging Project THEMIS images library page http://themis.asu.edu/topic
2) Select the "Volcanics" album.
3) Pick at least 3-4 images, and reading the available descriptions, either digitally diagram the images with the information available (such as features, dimensions of various lenghts/measurements) or sketch and diagram the THEMIS on a piece of paper.
Make sure to cite each picture using the following format:
(Insert Image ID Number or Name of Image here without partheses).Christensen, P.R., N.S. Gorelick, G.L. Mehall, and K.C. Murray, THEMIS Public Data Releases, Planetary Data System node, Arizona State University, <http://themis-data.asu.edu>.
DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23rd, 2013
Complete MSIP Proposal Definitions
Please complete the definitions for Part II, Bullet Point #1. Make sure you cite the sources from which you got your definitions!
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 21st, 2013
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 21st, 2013
Organelles Chart (assigned 10/14/2013)
*I DECIDED TO POSTPONE YOUR DUE DATE, SO CHECK THE NEW DUE DATE (10/16/2013) ON THE BOTTOM! (but there's never any harm in getting a head start)
Read pgs. 92-99 in your textbook about the different Organelles. You are to create a chart that describes the following features of each EUKARYOTIC organelle:
DO NOT just copy the chart on the bottom of pg. 98. You can use that as a guide, but you need to supplement that information with other details.
You should include the following organelles:
DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16th, 2013
Read pgs. 92-99 in your textbook about the different Organelles. You are to create a chart that describes the following features of each EUKARYOTIC organelle:
- Name of organelle
- Which type of eukaryotic cell it is found in (animal or plant?)
- Function
- Description of what it looks like/Sketch or picture of what the organelle looks like
DO NOT just copy the chart on the bottom of pg. 98. You can use that as a guide, but you need to supplement that information with other details.
You should include the following organelles:
- Cell membrane
- Cell wall
- Mitochondrion
- Smooth Endoplasmic Recticulum
- Rough Endoplasmic Recticulum
- Ribosomes
- Golgi Apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Vacuoles
- Chloroplasts
DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16th, 2013
Quiz on Characteristics of Living Things
You will have a quiz on the six characteristics of living things. Make sure you know what each characteristic is and means.
QUIZ ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 8TH, 2013
QUIZ ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 8TH, 2013
Living vs. NonLiving (assigned 10/07/2013)
You are going to pick one example of a living AND a non-living thing from the images or from the list of things we sorted last week. Using your knowledge of what the 6 characteristics of living things are,
I am attaching below some of the images you used in your in-class living and nonliving chart, as well as some of the other items we classified in class:
Nonliving Things
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 8th, 2013
- Explain thoroughly how the example of the living thing fits all six of the criteria for living things (you must discuss each criteria)
- Explain thoroughly how the example of the nonliving thing does or doesn't fit all six oft the criteria for living things (you must discuss each criteria
I am attaching below some of the images you used in your in-class living and nonliving chart, as well as some of the other items we classified in class:
Nonliving Things
- Virus
- Hair
- Button
- Rocks
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 8th, 2013
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Gummy Bear Lab: Make-up (OPTIONAL)
I am giving you a rare opportunity to improve your score on your Gummy Bear Lab...however with a few stipulations. In addition to including the parts that you didn't do or poorly did before, you must:
Because this is a make-up option for an assignment that was already due a long time ago and should have been done appropriately the first time around, I will be adding a 15% late deduction for this.
*You can submit your redone version below in the assignment submission box below*
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 4th, 2013
- Write me at least one paragraph (7-10 sentences) about the importance of listening to and reading instructions and directions.
Because this is a make-up option for an assignment that was already due a long time ago and should have been done appropriately the first time around, I will be adding a 15% late deduction for this.
*You can submit your redone version below in the assignment submission box below*
DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 4th, 2013
Astrobiology Magazine-"Defining Life" Article Cornell Notes (assigned 10/02/2013)
Read the following article from Astrobiology Magazine entitled, "Defining Life" http://www.astrobio.net/exclusive/226/defining-lifeou
You are to take Cornell Notes (as demonstrated in class). Your Cornell Notes should follow the format shown in class and it should include the following components:
[DO NOT JUST COPY THE SUMMARY AT THE TOP OF THE ARTICLE!]
*This is something you need to submit as a hard copy*
DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2013
You are to take Cornell Notes (as demonstrated in class). Your Cornell Notes should follow the format shown in class and it should include the following components:
- On the left side, you should have a question that begins with all of the question beginners: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
- On the right side, you should take notes (bullet points are fine!) answer those questions BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE ARTICLE (you should write as many notes needed to answer the question, but at least 3 bullet points for each question should be included)
- Any lingering questions you may have after reading the article. (at least 3)
- Any thoughts and comments you have regarding the information in the article (at least 3)
- A summary (at least 7-10 sentences)
[DO NOT JUST COPY THE SUMMARY AT THE TOP OF THE ARTICLE!]
*This is something you need to submit as a hard copy*
DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 7th, 2013
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Out of the Silent Planet-Martian Drawing (assigned 09/26/2013)
Read the attached excerpt from "Out of the Silent Planet" by C.S. Lewis. You may read it silently or in your groups.
Then, draw a NEAT and COLORFUL depiction of a Martian as described by Lewis in this excerpt.
Your drawing MUST be hand-drawn or done on an iPad app that shows evidence of your own drawing.
DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27th, 2013 (Note: You can upload an electronic jpeg of your image on the below assignment submission form, if you'd like)
Then, draw a NEAT and COLORFUL depiction of a Martian as described by Lewis in this excerpt.
- REMEMBER! I will be grading you on how closely you adhere to the description provided in the excerpt! So, do NOT just draw your own Martian or find an Internet depiction of one. IT MUST BE BASED OFF THE EXCERPT DESCRIPTION!
- I will also be taking into account the at the apparent effort (no simply scribbling!) and quality of your depiction when grading. So I will be looking at the overall presentation (neatness, color, amount of detail) of your depiction.
Your drawing MUST be hand-drawn or done on an iPad app that shows evidence of your own drawing.
DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27th, 2013 (Note: You can upload an electronic jpeg of your image on the below assignment submission form, if you'd like)
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MSIP Proposal Outline-Part I. Introduction
Please complete the proposal outline for MSIP Part I-Introduction, bullet points #1 and #2. Answer bullet point #2 in a detailed paragraph (about 7-10 sentences). Please refer to the MSIP page under "7th Grade Science."
You can find the template for the proposal outline below.
DUE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19th, 2013
You can find the template for the proposal outline below.
DUE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19th, 2013
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Final Version of Gummy Bear Lab (Assigned 09/09/2013)
*PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MIGHT BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE PROGRESS OF THE LAB UNIT IN THE NEXT FEW CLASS SESSIONS! CHECK THESE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS REGULARLY IN ORDER TO STAY CURRENT ON THE ASSIGNMENT DETAILS!*
You are to present a neat, TYPED version of the Gummy Bear lab we have been working on the last few during our last few class sessions. Your Gummy Bear Lab should contain the following sections, WITH headings:
1. Introduction: What was the problem and what was the purpose of the lab (why do we care about how much water a gummy bear can soak up or how much its volume would increase if soaked in water)
2. Procedure:
Please finish writing up the exact protocol for how you are going to measure the volume of the gummy bears in our Gummy Bear lab activity. In addition, please neatly organize your initial volume data and observations into a well organized, clearly labeled chart.
REMEMBER! Your protocol SHOULD:
3. Observations and Data:
4. Conclusions:
Please submit an electronic copy to the assignment form below, AND print out a version too.
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 2013
You are to present a neat, TYPED version of the Gummy Bear lab we have been working on the last few during our last few class sessions. Your Gummy Bear Lab should contain the following sections, WITH headings:
1. Introduction: What was the problem and what was the purpose of the lab (why do we care about how much water a gummy bear can soak up or how much its volume would increase if soaked in water)
2. Procedure:
Please finish writing up the exact protocol for how you are going to measure the volume of the gummy bears in our Gummy Bear lab activity. In addition, please neatly organize your initial volume data and observations into a well organized, clearly labeled chart.
REMEMBER! Your protocol SHOULD:
- BE VERY SPECIFIC AND CLEAR (don't just tell me "measure the volume of gummy bear" because that could mean any number of things. Furthermore, that's the whole point of your procedure, you NEED to tell me EXACTLY HOW you're measuring the volume of the gummy bear")
- Have a RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION. (i.e you need to answer the question Why does your procedure of measuring the volume make sense...how is what you're doing actually measuring the VOLUME of the gummy bear and not something else. Keep in mind the definition of what "volume" is). Here are some questions to consider when writing your protocol and justification:
- What instruments did you use?
- Why are you using those specific instruments/tools/materials (also consider how the aspects of size of the tools, accuracy, electronic capabilities, etc.)
- EXPLAIN EXACTLY HOW your method is measuring the entire VOLUME of the gummy bear as opposed to another aspect of it, like how many atoms it contains or it's water content, etc.
- What downsides/pitfalls or inaccuracies might be plausible with your particular method?
- Be neat, legible, easy to read and follow (preferably typed).
3. Observations and Data:
- Please organize all your observations and data into NEAT, TYPED and ORGANIZED tables that are CLEARLY LABELED. (You may need to have more than one table. In fact, you SHOULD have more than one table). Remember, if you're using the "v= L x W X H" formula for the gummy bear, you MUST multiply out all the dimensions to get one quantity for the volume of the gummy bear.
- Please also show all your calculations to determine the PERCENT CHANGE in volume for EACH gummy bear.
- Example: See attached document below
4. Conclusions:
- Use the questions on your handout to help guide you as to what kind of thoughts you can include here.
- What can you say about the gummy bears and their abilities to retain water? What patterns did you notice?
- What was the process like in trying to determine the best way to measure the volume and in collaborating and working with your group? Do you think you all worked well in your group?
Please submit an electronic copy to the assignment form below, AND print out a version too.
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11th, 2013
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Finalize Gummy Bear Lab Protocol and Justification (Assigned 08/30/2013)
Please finish writing up the exact protocol for how you are going to measure the volume of the gummy bears in our Gummy Bear lab activity. In addition, please neatly organize your initial volume data and observations into a well organized, clearly labeled chart.
REMEMBER! Your protocol SHOULD:
For your reference, the following is an example of what well-written Protocol and Justification section would look like (DO NOT SIMPLY COPY AND PASTE WHAT IS WRITTEN BELOW, YOUR PROTOCOL MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS):
*Note: The protocols listed below do NOT necessarily mean they are correct protocols to measure a gummy bear's volume. They are just used to merely provide an example.*
Example Protocol and Justification:
*Note: Notice how these examples address each of the purple questions listed above in your assignment instructions.*
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th, 2013
REMEMBER! Your protocol SHOULD:
- BE VERY SPECIFIC AND CLEAR (don't just tell me "measure the volume of gummy bear" because that could mean any number of things. Furthermore, that's the whole point of your procedure, you NEED to tell me EXACTLY HOW you're measuring the volume of the gummy bear")
- Have a RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION. (i.e you need to answer the question Why does your procedure of measuring the volume make sense...how is what you're doing actually measuring the VOLUME of the gummy bear and not something else. Keep in mind the definition of what "volume" is). Here are some questions to consider when writing your protocol and justification:
- What instruments did you use?
- Why are you using those specific instruments/tools/materials (also consider how the aspects of size of the tools, accuracy, electronic capabilities, etc.)
- EXPLAIN EXACTLY HOW your method is measuring the entire VOLUME of the gummy bear as opposed to another aspect of it, like how many atoms it contains or it's water content, etc.
- What downsides/pitfalls or inaccuracies might be plausible with your particular method?
- Be neat, legible, easy to read and follow (preferably typed).
For your reference, the following is an example of what well-written Protocol and Justification section would look like (DO NOT SIMPLY COPY AND PASTE WHAT IS WRITTEN BELOW, YOUR PROTOCOL MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS):
*Note: The protocols listed below do NOT necessarily mean they are correct protocols to measure a gummy bear's volume. They are just used to merely provide an example.*
Example Protocol and Justification:
- Using a 12-inch ruler, measure the length (head to toe of gummy bear), width (arm to arm of gummy bear) and depth (back to belly of gummy bear) of each gummy bear in centimeters (cm).
- Rationale/Justification: The accepted formula for volume is length x width (depth) x height. This is because volume is the measure of the amount of space an object takes up. Space is measured in three dimensions: length, width (depth) and height. Thus, it follows then, that the formula for volume would be a combination of all three of these dimensions. Measuring these three dimensions of the gummy bear is logical because the gummy bear is a 3-d solid object and these dimensions are easily measurable on the surface of a gummy bear. We decided to use a ruler to provide our measurements because a gummy bear is large enough to be measured against a ruler, but small enough that a centimeter scale is necessary. One possible pitfall with this method is that because gummy bears are irregularly shaped objects, the calculation of the gummy bear's volume might be slightly skewed because it does not take into account the irregularities and unevenness of the gummy bear's exterior.
- Rationale/Justification: An electronic scale would be suitable because... . It is important to measure the weight of the gummy bear because... ./Measuring the weight of the gummy bear tells us about the volume of the gummy bear because... . Some possible errors with this method include:... .
- Rationale/Justification: We are using a 100mL graduated cylinder and not a 200mL graduated cylinder because... . Observing the change in water level in a graduated cylinder tells us about the volume in a gummy bear because... . Some disadvantages to this method include... .
*Note: Notice how these examples address each of the purple questions listed above in your assignment instructions.*
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th, 2013
Bring MSIP Materials
Please try and locate as much of your MSIP materials from last year, if possible. If you can't find any of it, please go to the 6th grade page from my website last year: www.mstharayil.weebly.com and scroll through to gather some of the materials.
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th, 2013
DUE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4th, 2013
Object Questions Reflection (Assigned 08/26/2013)
Intro:
Today (Monday August 26th, 2013) in class, we found a random object in our groups and you were to come up with a series of questions about your group's objects. You then classified your questions into at least the following categories: Why?, What?, How? questions and one other category.
I intentionally did not tell you why we were doing all of this, mainly because I want you to try
Assignment:
You will type a THOUGHTFUL reflection, about a 1/2 page long, size 12 font. Your reflection should answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think you were asked to write out a series of questions and no answers?
2) What is the importance of questioning in science? Explain
3) In general, how did you come up with your questions (did you base them off of observations, did one question lead to another)?
4) What role does curiosity play in science?
5) Did you know all the answers to your questions right away? If no, how did you feel about that, and did you at least have an idea of how you might find the answer to some of those questions? (Give an example.)
6) Did any of your questions lead you to develop a greater interest in the object?
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT BY ATTACHING YOUR DOCUMENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION FORM BELOW! MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE NAME BOXES!
DUE TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 2013
Today (Monday August 26th, 2013) in class, we found a random object in our groups and you were to come up with a series of questions about your group's objects. You then classified your questions into at least the following categories: Why?, What?, How? questions and one other category.
I intentionally did not tell you why we were doing all of this, mainly because I want you to try
Assignment:
You will type a THOUGHTFUL reflection, about a 1/2 page long, size 12 font. Your reflection should answer the following questions:
1) Why do you think you were asked to write out a series of questions and no answers?
2) What is the importance of questioning in science? Explain
3) In general, how did you come up with your questions (did you base them off of observations, did one question lead to another)?
4) What role does curiosity play in science?
5) Did you know all the answers to your questions right away? If no, how did you feel about that, and did you at least have an idea of how you might find the answer to some of those questions? (Give an example.)
6) Did any of your questions lead you to develop a greater interest in the object?
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT BY ATTACHING YOUR DOCUMENT TO THE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION FORM BELOW! MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE NAME BOXES!
DUE TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 2013