Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Tues., 2/28/17

Today in Science:
  • Karyotype discussion - I will be able to identify abnormalities in a karyotype and determine if the karyotype is that of a male or female.
  • Mitosis vs. Meiosis Notecatcher - I will be able to identify the differences and similarities between the two types of cell reproduction.
  • Quizlet Live!
Homework:
  • Complete Monday Writing Questions - due NEXT Monday!

Monday, February 27, 2017

Mon., 2/27/17

Today in Science:
  • Monday Writing - "A chicken with dinosaur legs?" - Questions Only!
  • Data Collection - human body post-assessment - I will show Mrs. Lombardo how much knowledge I've gained after completing the Human Body Unit
Homework:
  • Complete Monday Writing Questions - due NEXT Monday!

Friday, February 24, 2017

Fri., 2/24/17

Today in Science:
  • Connection between DNA and chromosomes
  • Introduction to Karyotyping - I will know what a DNA molecule looks like and begin to understand how its structure relates to its function.

Thurs., 2/23/17

Today in Science:
  • "Guess Who?" - DNA Marshmallow Activity - I will know what a DNA molecule looks like and begin to understand how its structure relates to its function.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Weds., 2/22/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete DNA Puzzle - I will know what a DNA molecule looks like and begin to understand how its structure relates to its function.
  • Amoeba Sisters - Structure and Function of DNA
  • Begin "Guess Who?" - DNA Marshmallow Activity

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Tues., 2/21/17

Today in Science:
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Is it "genetic" or not? - class activity
  • DNA Puzzle - I will know what a DNA molecule looks like and begin to understand how its structure relates to its function.

Weds., 2/15/17

Today in Science:
  • Turn in Human Body Project
  • Unit 3 Human Body Assessment
Announcements:
  • NO SCHOOL - 2/16 - 2/20

Monday, February 13, 2017

Tues., 2/14/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete Frog Dissection - I will identify the structures in the frog and compare its structures to those found in the human body.
  • Last-minute class time for completing Human Body Project - DUE TOMORROW!
Homework:
  • Continue working on Human Body Project - DUE TOMORROW!
Announcements:
  • TOMORROW - Human Body Unit Assessment

Mon., 2/13/17

Today in Science:
  • Frog Dissection - I will identify the structures in the frog and compare its structures to those found in the human body.
Homework:
  • Continue working on Human Body Project - DUE WEDS., 2/15
Announcements:
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Fri., 2/10/17

Today in Science:
  • Frog Dissection - I will identify the structures in the frog and compare its structures to those found in the human body.
Homework:
  • Continue working on Human Body Project - DUE WEDS., 2/15
Announcements:
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Thurs., 2/9/17

Today in Science:
  • Expectations for Frog Dissection - video clip intro
  • Human Body Project - class work time - I will collect information and describe how specific physical activities affect the systems of the human body.
Homework:
  • Continue working on Human Body Project - DUE WEDS., 2/15
Announcements:
  • TOMORROW - Begin Frog Dissection
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Weds., 2/8/17

Today in Science:
  • Human Body Project - class work time - I will collect information and describe how specific physical activities affect the systems of the human body.
Homework:
  • If you did not complete Part I of your final project in class, finish it for homework tonight and be prepared to check in with Mrs. Lombardo during class tomorrow.
Announcements:
  • Final project for Human Body Unit - DUE: Weds., 2/15
  • Fri., 2/10 - Begin Frog Dissection
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Tues., 2/7/17

Today in Science:
  • Body Systems Chart - I will collect information and describe how specific physical activities affect the systems of the human body.
  • Introduction to the Human Body Project - class work time
Announcements:
  • Tues., 2/7 - Begin final project for Human Body Unit - DUE: Weds., 2/15
  • Fri., 2/10 - Begin Frog Dissection
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Monday, February 6, 2017

Mon., 2/6/17

Today in Science:
  • Excretory System mini-book
  • Body Systems Chart
Announcements:
  • Tues., 2/7 - Begin final project for Human Body Unit - DUE: Weds., 2/15
  • Fri., 2/10 - Begin Frog Dissection
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Friday, February 3, 2017

Fri., 2/3/17

Today in Science:
  • Complete Nervous System Techboard questions - check in with Mrs. Lombardo
  • Excretory System mini-book
  • Checkpoint quiz - Nervous System
Announcements:
  • Tues., 2/7 - Begin final project for Human Body Unit
  • Fri., 2/10 - Begin Frog Dissection
  • Weds., 2/15 - Human Body Unit Assessment

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Thurs., 2/2/17

Today in Science:
  • Pushing the Limits - Sensation
  • Nervous System Board Questions: I will understand how the organs of the nervoussystem function together to (1) receive information from inside/outside the body; (2) direct the body's responses; and, (3)maintain homeostasis.
Homework:
  • Nervous System Techboard Questions are due TOMORROW.
  • Nervous System Checkpoint Quiz TOMORROW. Use your mini-books or the slides posted in Google Classroom for studying.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Weds., 2/1/17

Today in Science:
  • Nervous System Board Questions: I will understand how the organs of the nervoussystem function together to (1) receive information from inside/outside the body; (2) direct the body's responses; and, (3)maintain homeostasis.
Homework:
  • Nervous System Techboard Questions are due FRIDAY.  Work ahead and complete a question or two this evening and finish the rest tomorrow for homework.