Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Weds., 11/30/16

Today in Science:
  • Cells Unit Assessment - Part I & II
    • NOTE: We will have 15 minutes of class time to complete Part III tomorrow.
Homework:
  • Email Mrs. Lombardo for a Study Session - if you did not complete Part I or Part II of your unit assessment, please email me to let me know when you will be completing your test. Available study sessions:
    • Thursday, 7:45 - 8:20 am
    • Thursday, 3:50 - 4:15 pm
    • Friday, 7:45 - 8:20 am
Announcements:
  • PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Tues., 11/29/16

Today in Science:
  • "A Cellular Mystery" - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function NOTE: you do NOT need to finish this for tomorrow, but it can be used as a great study tool!
  • Test Review
Homework:
  • Cells Unit Test Review - available in Google Classroom. This will not be collected for a grade, BUT you should know the information on the review to be successful on your test.
Announcements:
  • Cells Unit Test TOMORROW!!!

Monday, November 28, 2016

Mon., 11/28/16

Today in Science:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Monday Writing (Assessment Score) - read article with class and complete the four analysis questions (essay writing NEXT Monday)
Homework:
  • Cells Unit Test Review - available in Google Classroom. This will not be collected for a grade, BUT you should know the information on the review to be successful on your test.
Announcements:
  • Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Fri., 11/18/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Photosynthesis Simulation (Google Classroom)
Announcements:
  • Enjoy your Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
  • Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Thurs., 11/17/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Stations - complete your passport questions to review cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Announcements:
  • Mrs. Lombardo will be out tomorrow. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!
  • Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
  • Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Weds., 11/16/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Mitosis review - read and answer questions to review the process of mitosis
Announcements:
  • Mrs. Lombardo will be out tomorrow and Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!
  • Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
  • Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Tues., 11/15/16

Today in Science:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Mitosis Pipe Cleaner Activity - I can explain the processes of mitosis, the process by which cells reproduce
Announcements:
  • Mrs. Lombardo will be out this tomorrow through Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!

Monday, November 14, 2016

Mon., 11/14/16

Today in Science:
  • Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
  • Photosynthesis/Respiration notes - I can explain the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Homework:
  • Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo DUE TOMORROW!
Announcements:
  • Mrs. Lombardo will be out this Wednesday - Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Thurs., 11/10/16

Today in Science:
  • Complete Conclusion and Application for Egg-mosis Lab and turn in - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"
  • Complete Microscopes Lab - Cheek Cells
Homework:
  • Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Veteran's Day

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Weds., 11/9/16

Today in Science:
  • Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab and complete lab analysis - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"
Homework:
  • Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Tues., 11/8/16

Today in Science:
  • Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"
  • Continue Microscope Lab
Homework:
  • Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Monday, November 7, 2016

Mon., 11/7/16

Today in Science:
  • Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab
  • Cell Membrane - Active vs. Passive Transport
Homework:
  • Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Friday, November 4, 2016

Fri., 11/4/16

Today in Science:
  • Begin Egg-mosis Lab
  • Introduction to Active vs. Passive Transport
Homework:
  • Watch the BRONCOS WIN!!!
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Thurs., 11/3/16

Today in Science:
  • Continue working with microscopes - I can use a microscope to draw and describe several objects and organisms found in pond water.
Homework:
  • bring your lab materials for tomorrow
Announcements:
  • Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
    • 4 cups
    • 4 eggs
    • 64 oz. pancake syrup
    • 64 oz. vinegar
    • roll of paper towels
  • Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
    • FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
      • Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Weds., 11/2/16

Today in Science:
  • Intro to microscopes - I can use a microscope to draw and describe several objects and organisms found in pond water.
Homework:
  • bring your lab materials for Friday
Announcements:
  • Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
    • 4 cups
    • 4 eggs
    • 64 oz. syrup
    • 64 oz. vinegar
    • roll of paper towels
  • Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
    • THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
    • FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
      • Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Tues., 11/1/16

Today in Science:
  • Continue working on "The Cell is Like a..." mini project - I can develop a cell analogy and explain how the individual parts of the cell function similarly to the individual components of my analogy.
Homework:
  • Complete your "Cell is like a..." project. Cell projects will be due TOMORROW before class
  • begin gathering your lab materials for Friday
Announcements:
  • Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
    • 4 cups
    • 4 eggs
    • 64 oz. syrup
    • 64 oz. vinegar
    • roll of paper towels
  • Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
    • WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
    • THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
    • FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
      • Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm