Life Science 7 (Period Hr 4) Assignments

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2017-2018 School Year
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Science
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LIfe science deals with all living things & how they change over time. Topics that will be covered include:  scientific method, cell biology & processes, structure & function of living things, ecology, energy in ecosystems, evolution, the fossil record, animal behavior & a full unit on plants. Units will include hands-on activities, experiments, labs, student collaboration, class presentations & individual work.

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Sea Star Dissection Labeling Pre-Lab #2
On GCR.
On paper, if needed.
Due Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 5/16/18, end of class.

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Sea Star Dissection Pre-Lab #1
On GCR.
On paper, if needed.
Due Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 5/15/18, end of class.
 

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VOCABULARY PEARSON UNIT 9 ECOLOGY 22.1 Energy Flow in Ecosystems p.740, 22.1 Cycles of Matter & 22.4 Biomes & Aquatic Ecosystems p.758 (SKIP 22.3) <28 words total> (22.1- producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, scavenger, decomposer, food chain, food web, energy pyramid 22.2- water cycle, evaporation, condensation, precipitation, nitrogen fixation 22.4- biome, canopy, understory, desert, grassland, savanna, deciduous tree, coniferous forest, tundra, permafrost, estuary, intertidal zone, neritic zone)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of PEARSON GLOSSARY ONLINE under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE THURSDAY, MAY 10, 5/10/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Cover Sheet- "Unit 9 Ecology- Energy Flow & Cycles of Matter"
PEARSON Chapter 22: 22.1 Energy Flow in Ecosystems p.740, 22.2 Cycles of Matter p.746 & 22.4 Biomes & Aquatic Ecosystems p.758 (SKIP 22.3)
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Title listed above must be on cover page.
Must have picture or drawing that relates to this topic.
Look in Pearson on pages given for ideas.
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on side table.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
Due at the beginning of class TUESDAY, 5/3/2018.

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Sex-Linked Genes Worksheet- see Pearson p.149
ON PAPER ONLY!!!
1 question on back of paper.
DUE FRIDAY, 4/27/18 AT THE END OF CLASS!!!
 

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STUDY GUIDE- Unit 8 Modern Genetics- Answer completely, explain when prompted.
GET YOUR ANSWERS OUT OF THE PEARSON TEXTBOOK ONLY!!! USE THE PAGE NUMBERS ON STUDY GUIDE!!!
NOT in your own words, do NOT shorten it. (Some questions you answer on your own, but use book info to do that.)
DO NOT GOOGLE THE ANSWERS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson Chapter 5, sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
Can do Study Guide on paper or electronic on GCR. Which one is best to help you study?
DUE WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018, 4/25/18 END OF CLASS.
This is REQUIRED for you to take the TEST on TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018, 5/1/2018 & is worth 10 points of your test!!!

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Amoeba Sisters Blood Types Worksheet- MULTIPLE ALLELES
On Paper ONLY.
DUE BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY/BEGINNING OF CLASS TOMORROW!!!

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Make a Quizlet with Vocabulary Unit 8, then PLAY IT!!! -<14 words total> (multiple alleles, sex chromosomes, sex-linked gene, carrier, genetic disorder, pedigree, karyotype, selective breeding, inbreeding, hybridization, clone, genetic engineering, gene therapy, genome)
USE PEARSON DEFINITIONS ONLY!!!
DUE TUESDAY 4/17/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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3 Guided Notes- PEARSON UNIT 8 MODERN GENETICS 5.1 Human Inheritance p.144, 5.2 Human Genetic Disorders p.151 & 5.3 Advances in Genetics p.157
ON PAPER ONLY!
Cite evidence by HIGHLIGHTING on the Section Summary front page of the packets where you find the answers for the Guided Notes that follow.
If there is a page number listed, find the answer in the PEARSON textbook ONLY; NOT on the Section Summary front page, so no highlighting needed.
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school. Get teacher permission, can check book out for home.
PDF of Pearson Textbook by chapter ONLINE under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to Internet.
DUE MONDAY, APRIL 16, 4/16/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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VOCABULARY PEARSON UNIT 9 MODERN GENETICS 5.1 Human Inheritance p.144 & 5.2 Human Genetic Disorders p.151 & 5.3 Advances in Genetics p.157 <14 words total> (5.1-multiple alleles, sex chromosomes, sex-linked gene, carrier 5.2-genetic disorder, pedigree, karyotype 5.3-selective breeding, inbreeding, hybridization, clone, genetic engineering, gene therapy, genome)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of PEARSON GLOSSARY ONLINE under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 4/11/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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My apologies!  This has been posted on Google Classroom for several days, I forgot to post here.
Cover Sheet- "Unit 8 Modern Genetics"
PEARSON 5.1 Human Inheritance p.144 & PEARSON 5.2 Human Genetic Disorders p.151 & 5.3 Advances in Genetics p.157
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Title listed above must be on cover page.
Must have picture or drawing that relates to this topic.
Look in Pearson on pages given for ideas.
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on side table.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
Due at the end of class MONDAY APRIL 9, 4/9/18.

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Article Summary- DINOSAURS KILLED BY FLOWERS
WRITE YOUR OWN SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, ON THE DOCUMENT PROVIDED.
DO NOT PLAGARIZE.
MUST USE AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES.
CITE YOUR SOURCE ON THE DOCUMENT.
DUE TODAY BY THE END OF CLASS ON MONDAY, 4/9/18.

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2 ASSIGNMENTS CPO Section Reviews- CPO Meiosis Section Review p.175 (#1) & CPO DNA in Heredity Section Review p.212 (#2)
ELECTRONIC GCR ASSIGNMENTS- MUST TURN IN ON GCR FOR CREDIT!!!
Use CPO Meiosis p.170-175 to answer #1 p.175.
Use CPO DNA in Heredity p.206-212 to answer #2 p.212.
DO NOT GOOGLE ANSWERS, USE CPO ONLY!!!
DO NOT COPY & PASTE; TYPE!!! This helps you get the info in your brain.
Highlight all your answers in YELLOW; make it easy for me to grade.
On paper, if needed.
DUE FRIDAY, 3/16/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Color Sheet Protein Synthesis
ON PAPER ONLY
Due tomorrow, Thursday 3/15/18, beginning of class.

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MUTATIONS Amoeba Sisters Youtube Video & Worksheet- ON PAPER ONLY
1 worksheet
DUE TOMORROW, Wednesday 3/14/2018, AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Virtual Lab Glencoe- "What is the Role of DNA & RNA in Protein Synthesis?"
See "Procedure" on left side bar of Virtual Lab.
Find answers for Journal Questions on left side bar background information.
Assignment: Data table for 3 Amino Acids & 9 Journal/Lab Questions
Turn In on GCR or "On Paper."
Due tomorrow, Tuesday 3/13/18 at the end of class.

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DNA vs. RNA & PROTEIN SYNTHESIS Amoeba Sisters Youtube Video & Worksheet- ON PAPER ONLY
1 worksheet
DUE TOMORROW, THURSDAY 3/8/2018, AT THE END OF CLASS.

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2 ASSIGNMENTS FITB NOTES CPO Meiosis & DNA Heredity (#1) Meiosis p.170-175 (#2) DNA in Heredity p.206-212 MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE NOTES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE LISTED WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE FILES BELOW.
#1 Meiosis p.170-175 CPO Online book
#2 DNA in Heredity p.206-212 CPO Online book
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed/approved.
1. Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.170-175
2. Open 1 tab w/FITB Notes (#1) Meiosis
3. Find answers from textbook & fill in the blanks on the notes.
4. Repeat with the next group of notes (#2) DNA in Heredity & page numbers 206-212.
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
TURN IN IN GCR.
DUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, 3/7/2018, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!!!

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MEIOSIS Amoeba Sisters Youtube Video & Worksheet- ON PAPER ONLY1 worksheet- Meiosis
DUE TOMORROW, TUESDAY 3/6/2018, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!!!

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Cover Sheet: "Unit 7 Genetics- The DNA Connection" YOU MUST DRAW A PICTURE OF SOMETHING FROM PEARSON PAGE 134-135 FOR THIS COVER SHEET!!! NEW INSTRUCTIONS!!!
PEARSON 4.3 The Cell & Inheritance p.126 & PEARSON 4.4 The DNA Connection p.131
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Title listed above must be on cover page.
Must have picture or drawing from p.134-135
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on side table.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
Due at the end of class FRIDAY, 3/2/2018.

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VOCABULARY PEARSON UNIT 7 GENETICS- THE DNA CONNECTION 4.3 The Cell & Inheritance p.126 & 4.4 The DNA Connection p.131 <4 words total> (4.3- meiosis 4.4- messenger RNA, transfer RNA, mutation)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of PEARSON GLOSSARY ONLINE under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE FRIDAY 3/2/18 AT THE END OF CLASS!!!

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2 Guided Notes- PEARSON 4.3 The Cell & Inheritance p.126 4.4 The DNA Connection p.131
Cite evidence by HIGHLIGHTING on the section summary front page were you find the answers.
If there is a page number, find the answer in the PEARSON textbook, no highlighting.
PEARSON TEXTBOOK Online under "ABOUT" tab on Google Classroom.
Due by the end of class on FRIDAY 3/2/2018.

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Punnett Square Practice Worksheet
On Paper ONLY.
Show Ms. Klein, then "Mark as Done" on GCR, Private comment "on paper."
Due at the beginning of class tomorrow, Tuesday 2/13/2018.

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3 ASSIGNMENTS FITB NOTES CPO Heredity (#1) Mendel p.182-188 (#2) Predicting Heredity p.189-193 (#3) Other Patterns p.194-197 MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE NOTES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE LISTED WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE FILES BELOW.
#1 Mendel p.182-188 CPO Online book
#2 Predicting Heredity p.189-193 CPO Online book
#3 Other Patterns p.194-197 CPO Online book
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed/approved.
1. Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.182-188.
2. Open 1 tab w/FITB Notes (#1.) Traits
3. Find answers from textbook & fill in the blanks on the notes.
4. Repeat with the next group of notes (#2) Predicting Heredity & page numbers 189-193.
5. Repeat with the next group of notes (#3) Other Patterns & page numbers 194-197.
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE THURSDAY FEB 8, 2018 2/8/2018 END OF CLASS.

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2 Guided Notes- PEARSON 4.1 Mendel's Work p.110 4.2 Probability & Heredity p.118
Cite evidence by HIGHLIGHTING on the section summary front page were you find the answers.
If there is a page number, find the answer in the PEARSON textbook, no highlighting.
PEARSON TEXTBOOK Online under "ABOUT" tab on Google Classroom.
Due by the end of class on TUESDAY 2/6/2018.

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VOCABULARY PEARSON UNIT 6 GENETICS- THE SCIENCE OF HEREDITY 4.1 Mendel's Work p.110 & 4.2 Probability & Heredity p.118 <17 words total> (4.1- heredity, trait, genetics, fertilization, purebred, gene, alleles, dominant allele, recessive allele, hybrid 4.2- probability, Punnett square, phenotype, genotype, homozygous, heterozygous, codominance)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of PEARSON GLOSSARY ONLINE under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE MONDAY 2/5/18 AT THE END OF CLASS!!! THIS IS HOMEWORK!!!

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Cover Sheet: "Unit 6 Genetics- The Science of Heredity"
PEARSON 4.1 Mendel's Work p.110 & PEARSON 4.2 Probability & Heredity p.118
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Title listed above must be on cover page.
Must have picture or drawing that relates to this topic.
Look in Pearson on pages given for ideas.
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on side table.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
Due at the end of class THURSDAY, 2/1/2018.

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Test on Thursday 3/1/2018
Kahoot Review
 
 

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QUIZLET- Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration & Cell Division REQUIRED!!! DO NOT JUST TAKE THE TEST!!!
DO THE QUIZLET ACTIVITIES FIRST: LEARN, LEARN, LEARN!!!
(1) PLAY Quizlet games & learn the material
(2) Take TEST- 20 questions, true/false & multiple choice only.
(3) SCORE 90% or above
(4) SCREENSHOT score page & post on GCR, then "MARK AS DONE."
DUE BY THE END OF CLASS FRIDAY, 1/26/2018

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STUDY GUIDE- Unit 5 Cell Processes: Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Cell Division (Answer completely, explain when prompted.)
GET YOUR ANSWERS OUT OF THE PEARSON TEXTBOOK ONLY!!! USE THE PAGE NUMBERS ON STUDY GUIDE!!!
NOT in your own words, do NOT shorten it. (Some questions you answer on your own, but use book info to do that.)
DO NOT GOOGLE THE ANSWERS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson Chapter 3 online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
Can do Study Guide on paper or electronic on GCR. Which one is best to help you study?
DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018, 1/25/2018 END OF CLASS.
This is REQUIRED for you to take the TEST on TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2017, 1/30/2018 & is worth 10 points of your test!!!

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Watched in class today.
No worksheet attached.

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CPO Section Review- Cell Cycle p.169
Use p.164-149 CPO to answer questions.
DO NOT GOOGLE ANSWERS, USE CPO ONLY.
DO NOT COPY & PASTE; TYPE!!! This helps you get the info in your brain.
Highlight all your answers in YELLOW; make it easy for me to grade.
On paper, if needed.
DUE FRIDAY, 1/19/18 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Equations X10
ON PAPER ONLY.
Photosynthesis equation in chemical symbols & in words 10X on notebook paper.
Cellular Respiration equation in chemical symbols & in words 10X on notebook paper.
Attached are the chemical equations in symbols & in words.
DUE BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY!!!

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MITOSIS Amoeba Sisters Youtube Video & Worksheet- ON PAPER: (1) Mitosis (2) Cell Cycle & Cancer
1 worksheet- Mitosis
Show Ms. Klein- file in Science Binder.
Mark as done on GCR with "on paper" private comment.
DUE TOMORROW, THURSDAY, 1/18/18 AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS- HOMEWORK!!!

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Virtual Lab: Photosynthesis- in pairs, Ms. Klein will pick.
Follow link.
Directions:
1. Read the experimental introduction & lab instructions on the left sidebar.
2. Watch the video.
3. Make a hypothesis; record on lab report attached below.
4. Test the hypothesis by choosing seeds & light conditions. You will need to try all combinations of seed & color filter to fill out the data tables & to answer the questions on the lab report. You cannot save or print the data table or graph.
5. Measure the resulting plant heights; CALCULATE THE AVERAGE HEIGHT for that seed condition.
6. Record the AVERAGE HEIGHT for that seed condition on your paper data table.
7. REPEAT UNTIL YOU HAVE THE AVERAGE HEIGHTS FOR ALL SEED CONDITIONS ON YOUR PAPER DATA TABLE.
8. FILL IN ALL THE AVERAGE HEIGHTS IN THE VIRTUAL DATA TABLE, THEN PUSH "GRAPH" TO CREATE AN ELECTRONIC GRAPH.
9. SCREEN SHOT THE GRAPH- control + shift + switch window
10. Insert- from computer- onto lab report.
11. Use the data table & graph to answer Journal questions.

DUE TOMORROW, THURSDAY 1/11/18, AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Amoeba Sisters Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration- WORKSHEET
Complete worksheet- front & back.
On paper ONLY.
Do your OWN work; do NOT work together.
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TOMORROW!!!
TURN IN TO MS. KLEIN WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED FOR HER TO GRADE- NEW INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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CPO Section Review- Photosynthesis & Respiration P.135, including “Solve It” box questions 1 & 2.
Use p.130-135 CPO to answer questions.
Do not google the answers, use CPO only.
DO NOT COPY & PASTE!!! TYPE!!! This helps you get the info in your brain.
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE MONDAY, 1/8/2018, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS.
THIS IS HOMEWORK!!!

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3 ASSIGNMENTS FITB NOTES CPO (#1)Photosynthesis & Respiration p.130-135 (#2) DNA/RNA p.206-209 (#3) Cell Cycle p.164-169 MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE THE NOTES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE LISTED WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE FILES BELOW.
#1 Photosynthesis & Respiration p.130-135 CPO Online book
#2 DNA & RNA p.206-209 CPO Online book
#3 Cell Cycle p.164-169 CPO Online book
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed/approved.
1. Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.130-135.
2. Open 1 tab w/FITB Notes (#1.) Photosynthesis & Respiration
3. Find answers from textbook & fill in the blanks on the notes.
4. Repeat with the next group of notes (#2) DNA & RNA & page numbers 206-209.
5. Repeat with the next group of notes (#3) Cell Cycle & page numbers 164-169.
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE AFTER WINTER BREAK 2017.

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Amoeba Sisters Cell Membranes & Cell Transport- Worksheet
Complete worksheet.
ON PAPER ONLY!!!
SKIP 13-16 box & SKIP 17-20 box, will do together in class tomorrow.
DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TOMORROW, TUESDAY 11/14/17.

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3 ASSIGNMENTS FITB NOTES CPO (1.) Elements & Compounds p.82-86 (2.) Carbon Compounds p.87-92 (3.) Cell Membrane p.124-129
CPO TEXTBOOK p.82-86, p.87-92 & p.124-129.
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed/approved.
1. Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.82-86.
2. Open 1 tab w/FITB Notes (1.)
3. Find answers from textbook & fill in the blanks on the notes.
4. Repeat with the next group of notes & page numbers.
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2017 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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2 Assignments: Pearson 3.1 Guided Notes "Chemical Compound in Cells"
Pearson 3.2 Guided Notes "The Cell in it's Environment"
ON PAPER ONLY!!! (print off pdf below if needed)
CITE EVIDENCE FROM THE SUMMARY TEXT FRONT PAGE BY HIGHLIGHTING WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWERS!!!
3 answers you need the textbook, use the page numbers provided. Use the books in class.
Complete packets, then put in Science Binder.
BOTH DUE WEDNESDAY 11/08/17 AT THE END OF CLASS
"Mark as Done" here on GCR, "on paper" private comment.

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Vocabulary PEARSON 3.1 Chemical Compounds in Cells p.74 & 3.2 The Cell in it's Environment p.81- <15 words total> (3.1- element, compound, carbohydrate, lipid, protein, amino acid, enzyme, nucleic acid, DNA, RNA 3.2- selectively permeable, diffusion, osmosis, passive transport, active transport)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson GLOSSARY online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Cover Sheet: "Unit 4 Chemicals & Cell Environment"
Pearson 3.1 Chemical Compounds in Cells p.74 & Pearson 3.2 Cell in it's Environment p.80
Create a drawing of something related to these topics.
Look on pages 74-85 in Pearson textbook or google some ideas.
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on table/black desk.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY, 11/3/17, AT THE END OF CLASS.

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STUDY GUIDE- Unit 3 Cells (Answer completely, explain when prompted.)
GET YOUR ANSWERS OUT OF THE PEARSON TEXTBOOK ONLY!!! USE THE PAGE NUMBERS ON STUDY GUIDE!!!
NOT in your own words, do NOT shorten it. (Some questions you answer on your own, but use book info to do that.)
DO NOT GOOGLE THE ANSWERS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson Chapter 2 online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
Can do Study Guide on paper or electronic on GCR. Which one is best to help you study?
DUE WEDNESDAY, November 1, 2117, 1/1/2017 BEGINNING OF CLASS.
This is REQUIRED for you to take the test on Thursday, 11/2/2017 & is worth 10 points of your test!!!

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Cell Project- choose 1 from the 3 projects. Each student will make their own cell project.
 
Use the document below to plan your project & make your organelle key, organelle functions list, analogies, visuals, front covers, organelle pictures, "real world" attraction pictures, justifications, etc.
If possible, bring your supplies to school & work on your project in class, that way I can make sure you are on the right track.
You will need to print color pictures at home, only print at school in the library in black & white.
I have some supplies to help here at school for those who need it.
If you are making a cake or cookie or jello-type model, you will need to make it at home, but you can work on your labels & organelle functions list at school.
DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 24, 2017.

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2 Assignments: Pearson 2.3 Guided Notes "Discovering Cells"
Pearson 2.2 Guided Notes "Looking Inside Cells"
Pearson Ch.2 ONLINE in GCR under <ABOUT> tab.
Use the online book chapter or the Pearson textbook in class.
You can now do the Guided Notes outside of class & at home.
ON PAPER ONLY!!! (print off pdf below if needed)
CITE EVIDENCE FROM THE SUMMARY TEXT FRONT PAGE BY HIGHLIGHTING WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWERS!!!
Some answers you need the textbook, use the page numbers provided.
Complete packets, then put in Science Binder.
BOTH DUE TUESDAY 10/17/17 AT THE END OF CLASS
"Mark as Done" here on GCR, "on paper" private comment.

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Vocabulary <14 words total> on index cards: PEARSON 2.3 Discovering Cells p.50 (3 words-cell, microscope, cell theory) PEARSON 2.4 Looking Inside Cells p.60 (11 words-organelle, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosome, Golgi body, chloroplast, vacuole, lysosome)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson GLOSSARY online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 16 AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Cells- This unit is about the discovery of cells, cell theory, the cell membrane & the organelles within cells.
Create a drawing of something related to these topics.
Look on pages 50-67 in Pearson textbook or google some ideas.
Pearson textbook in class or online on GCR under <ABOUT>.
Use most of the page for title- "Unit 3 Cells" & drawing.
Must have color. Must be neat.
I will not count off if you are not an artist, though you must make an effort.
Use recycled/printer paper from binder on table/black desk.
Show Ms. Klein, then put in 1in. Science Binder.
DUE FRIDAY, 10/13/17, AT THE END OF CLASS.

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STUDY GUIDE- Unit 2 Living Things & Classification (Answer completely, explain when prompted.)
GET YOUR ANSWERS OUT OF THE PEARSON TEXTBOOK ONLY!!! USE THE PAGE NUMBERS ON STUDY GUIDE!!!
NOT in your own words, do NOT shorten it. (Some questions you answer on your own, but use book info to do that.)
DO NOT GOOGLE THE ANSWERS!!!
Pearson Textbook in classroom for class, advisory & after school.
PDF of Pearson Chapter 2 online under <ABOUT> on GCR, available anytime you have access to GCR.
Can do Study Guide on paper or electronic on GCR. Which one is best to help you study?
DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2117, 10/11/2017 BEGINNING OF CLASS.
This is REQUIRED for you to take the test on Thursday, 10/12/2017 & is worth 10 points of your test!!!

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CLASSIFICATION SIMULATION LAB
Lab Report ON PAPER (It is on the back of the Amoeba Sisters Homeostasis Worksheet) or ELECTRONIC on GCR.
Fill out the table (I did not put in a column for locomotion & I put an extra column for auto or heterotroph.)
Then answer the 3 questions below on the lab sheet.
When complete, show Ms. Klein, put in binder.
Private comment "on paper" then "Turn In" or "Mark as Done" on GCR.
AS LONG AS YOU ARE WORKING QUIETLY, WE WILL WORK ON IT IN CLASS TODAY & FRIDAY WHILE I DO BINDER CHECKS.

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3 ASSIGNMENTS FITB NOTES CPO (1.) FITB Notes Living Things (2.) FITB Notes Living Systems (3.) FITB Notes Classification
CPO TEXTBOOK P.39-52.
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed/approved.
(1.) Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.39-52
(2.) Open 1 tab w/FITB Notes (1.), then FITB Notes (2.), then FITB Notes (3.)
HIGHLIGHT ALL YOUR ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE END OF CLASS TOMORROW, FRIDAY.
I WANT TO GET A GOOD REPORT FROM THE SUB THAT YOU WORKED QUIETLY ALL CLASS ON THESE NOTES.

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2 Amoeba Sisters WORKSHEETS - (1) Homeostasis & (2) Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
Complete 2 Worksheets- ON PAPER ONLY.
WATCH VIDEOS WITH HEADPHONES & CAPTIONS ON TO FIND ANSWERS TO WORKSHEET QUESTIONS.
Link below to print, if needed.
Private comment "on paper" when you "turn in" assignment on GCR.
HOMEWORK!!! DUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY 9/27/2017, AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS!!!

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Redi & Pasteur's Experimental Variables Review
Pearson p.36-37
Textbook in classroom or online (under "About" above CPO textbook)
HOMEWORK!!! DUE BEGINNING OF CLASS TOMORROW TUESDAY 9 /26/2017

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2 Assignments: Pearson 2.1 Guided Notes "What is Life?"
Pearson 2.2 Guided Notes "Classifying Organisms"
 
WE HAVE PEARSON CHAPTER 2 ONLINE IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM UNDER "ABOUT" ABOVE WHERE THE CPO TEXTBOOK IS!!! USE THE ONLINE BOOK OR THE PEARSON TEXTBOOK IN CLASS!!! YOU CAN NOW DO THIS ASSIGNMENT OUTSIDE OF CLASS AND AT HOME!!! JOY!!!
ON PAPER ONLY!!! (print off pdf below if needed)
CITE EVIDENCE FROM THE SUMMARY TEXT FRONT PAGE BY HIGHLIGHTING WHERE YOU FOUND THE ANSWERS FOR THE GUIDED NOTES.
Some answers you need the textbook, use the page numbers provided.
Complete packets, then put in Science Binder.
BOTH DUE MONDAY AT THE END OF CLASS
"Mark as Done" here on GCR, "on paper" private comment.

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Vocabulary 19 words total on index cards: 2.1 Pearson What is Life? p.34 (11 words-organism, cell, unicellular, multicellular, stimulus, response, development, spontaneous generation, autotroph, heterotroph, homeostasis) 2.2 Pearson Classifying Organisms p.42 (8 words-classification, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, genus, species, prokaryote, eukaryote, nucleus)
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK IN CLASS ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
CAN ONLY DO DEFINITIONS IN CLASS!!!
DUE THURSDAY AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Cover Sheet: "Unit 2 Living Things"
Living Things- This unit is about the characteristics all living things share & how these characteristics are used to classify organisms.
Create a drawing of something related to "Living Things."
What do you think of when you think of "Living Things"? Huge topic- most any picture of an organism would work- favorite animal, drawing of a cell, kingdom classification, etc.
Write title on page- "Unit 2 Living Things"
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color.
Must be neat.
I will never count off if you are not an artist, though you must give good effort & be neat.
USE RECYCLED/PRINTER PAPER FROM 3RING BINDER ON TABLE.
PUT IN 1 IN SCIENCE BINDER.
DUE TOMORROW AT THE END OF CLASS.

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2 ASSIGNMENTS (1.) FITB Notes CPO 1.3 GRAPHS & (2.) CPO 1.3 GRAPHS Section Review
CPO TEXTBOOK P.29-33.
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed.
(1.) Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.29-33, open 1 tab w/FITB Notes
(2.) Complete 1.3 Section Review- you will need a piece of GRAPH PAPER on the black lab table.
HIGHLIGHT ALL ANSWERS IN YELLOW ON THE FITB NOTES & ON THE SECTION REVIEW TO MAKE IT EASY FOR ME TO GRADE!!!
DUE END OF CLASS TOMORROW, THURSDAY 9/14/2017.

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Height vs. Wingspan
See scatter plot graph example on white board in classroom.
Data sheet attached for each class period & on Google Classroom.

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2 ASSIGNMENTS (1.) FITB (fill in the blank) Notes CPO 1.2 Thinking Like a Scientist & (2.) CPO 1.2 Section Review
CPO TEXTBOOK P.23-28.
ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM!!!! ELECTRONIC!!!
Under <ABOUT> top tab beside <STUDENTS>
PAGE NUMBERS ON BLACK SCROLL ON TOP OF BOOK PAGES, NOT ON THE BOOK PAGES THEMSELVES!!!
Can get on paper if needed.
(1.) Open 1 tab to CPO Textbook p.23-28, open 1 tab w/FITB Notes
(2.) Complete 1.2 Section Review
HIGHLIGHT ALL ANSWERS IN YELLOW.
DUE END OF CLASS TOMORROW, THURSDAY 8/7/17.

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Pearson 1.2 Guided Notes "Scientific Inquiry"
Pearson 1.3 Guided Notes "Understanding Technology"
ON PAPER ONLY!!! (print off pdf below if needed)
Most answers in the packet can be found in the front summary page.
Cite evidence from the text by underlining or highlighting where you found the answers on the first page.
Some answers you need the textbook: (1.2) #2 p.15, #3 p.15, #13 p.16, #16 p.16, #18 p.17, # 19-21 p.17 fig.9, #22 p.17, #24 p.17, #25 p.18 (1.3) #9 p.22
Complete packet, then put in Science Binder.
DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY) AT THE END OF CLASS
"Mark as Done" here on GCR, "on paper" private comment.

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Pearson 1.1 Section Summary "What is Science?"
ON PAPER ONLY!!! (print off pdf below if needed)
All answers in the packet can be found in the front summary page.
Cite evidence from the text by underlining or highlighting where you found the answers on the first page.
You DO NOT have to use the book on this packet.
Complete packet, then put in Science Binder.
DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY) AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
"Mark as Done" here on GCR, "on paper" private comment.

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Specimen Observation Lab: What Can You Learn About Plastomount Animal Specimens?
Must be completed ON PAPER ONLY!
Observe 4 plastomount specimens on notecards with hand lens & record observations as directed.
Differentiate quantitative & qualitative observations as listed.
Hand lens & metric ruler at each specimen location.

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Vocabulary 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Pearson- 20 words on index cards (1.1-science, observing, quantitative observation, qualitative observation, inferring, predicting, classifying, making models, life science. 1.2-scientific inquiry, hypothesis, variable, controlled experiment, manipulated variable, responding variable, operational definition, data, communicating. 1.3-technology, engineer)
 
Word on one side/definition & picture on back.
Hand-draw pictures or print out pictures at home.
Hole punch cards & put them in your science binder.
USE PEARSON LIFE SCIENCE TEXTBOOK IN CLASS ONLY FOR DEFINITIONS!!!
CAN ONLY DO DEFINITIONS IN CLASS!!!
DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY AT THE END OF CLASS.

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Cover Sheet: "Unit 1 Scientific Inquiry"
Scientific Inquiry- the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world & propose explanations based on evidence they gather.
Create a drawing of something related to "Scientific Inquiry."
What do you think of when you think of science? Huge topic- most any science picture would work- favorite animal, scientist, experiment, drawing of a cell, etc.
Write title on page- "Unit 1 Scientific Inquiry"
Use most of the page for title & drawing.
Must have color.
Must be neat.
I will never count off if you are not an artist, though you must give good effort & be neat.
USE RECYCLED/PRINTER PAPER FROM 3RING BINDER ON TABLE.
PUT IN 1 IN SCIENCE BINDER.
DUE TOMORROW.

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Google Classroom
Personal Essay
Each student will read his or her essay in class on Tuesday, 8/15 or Wed, 8/16.
 

Life Science 7 Personal Essay


  1. Write a paragraph about who you are, what you like to do & where you are from. Include the place you were born, your favorite place that you have lived, describe your family, your favorite family member, your best friend, other friends, talk about your hobbies & other things you like to do.

  1. Write a paragraph about what you did this summer. Also describe the best vacation you have ever taken.  Where was it?  Why did you love it?  Who was with you? What happened?

  1. Give 3 things about yourself that you like; 3 characteristics you like about yourself.

  1. What are 3 things your classmates can do for you at school that you like?

  1. Give 1 thing you don’t appreciate someone saying or doing to you.  1 thing you really don’t like your classmates to do to you. Explain why you do not like it.

  1. Give 1 classroom rule that you think is most important for creating a good, caring & fun learning environment.  Explain why you think it is important.

  1. What is the most important rule for a classroom teacher? Give 1 characteristic it is most important for a good teacher to have.  Explain why you think it is important.

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Google Classroom
(Fill in the Blank) Lab Safety Contract
Complete, file in 1in. science binder, then "mark as done" here.  
 
 

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Google Classroom
Syllabus & Lab Safety Contract must be signed on paper hard copy by student & parent.
Return 2 signed documents to Ms. Klein, then "mark as done" here.