(5th) 7th grade STEM Life Science-5th Assignments

Monday, May 13: 
Make sure to bring textbooks to class to turn in. 
Bring all notes to class to work on study guides 

Tuesday, May 14:
Work on study guides 

Wednesday, May 15: 
Exemptions Announced
EXAM REVIEW

Thursday, May 16: 
EXAM REVIEW

Friday, May 17:
NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 13: 
Make sure to bring textbooks to class to turn in. 
Bring all notes to class to work on study guides 

Tuesday, May 14:
Work on study guides 

Wednesday, May 15: 
Exemptions Announced
EXAM REVIEW

Thursday, May 16: 
EXAM REVIEW

Friday, May 17:
NO SCHOOL

MONDAY, MAY 6: 
IF you were absent on Friday, Make sure to take notes on the Four Tissue Types (Turn in at the beginning of class): This is posted on google classroom
Body Blueprint: Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1 (Microscopic Study): Resource 1: Looking at Cells: MUST COMPLETE MICROSCOPE SLIDE (Epithelium Stratified Squamous Cell) and page 8 and 9 in logbook BY TODAY
HOMEWORK: ** STUDY NOTES**MAJOR TEST ON WEDNESDAY, May 8
Tuesday, May 7: 
Body Blueprint: Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1 (Microscopic Study): Resource 2: Looking at Lung Tissue: MUST COMPLETE MICROSCOPE SLIDE (Lung Tissue) and page 10 in logbook BY TODAY. 
Body Blueprint: Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1 (Microscopic Study): Resource 3: Cell and Tissue Structure (Listen to lesson) 
HOMEWORK: ** STUDY NOTES**MAJOR TEST ON WEDNESDAY, May 8
Wednesday, May 8: 
MAJOR TEST
After test/HOMEWORK: Body Blueprint: Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 2 (Macroscopic Study): Resource 1: Modeling The Respiratory System- Listen to Lesson and BE PREPARED FOR LUNG ACTIVITY TOMORROW
Thursday, May 9: 
 Body Blueprint: Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 2 (Macroscopic Study): Resource 1: Modeling The Respiratory System (Complete Lung Activity) 
Friday, May 10: 
Finish Lung Activity
Start Body Blueprint: Destination 4: What Has To Happen?: T1: Future Possibilities
***MAJOR TEST Wednesday, May 8*** (NOTES WERE ORGANIZED IN CLASS ON Thursday, May 2):
Chapter 3: Section 1 (Chemistry of Life)
STEM: Body Blueprint: Basic Biochemistry
Chapter 18: Section 1 (Nutrition)
KNOW HOW TO READ A NUTRITION LABEL
FOOD Pyramid
STEM: Body Blueprint: Levels of Organization

Monday, April 29:
Complete Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 1: Basic Biochemistry 
Start Chapter 18: Section 1 Notes (Nutrition) 
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Tuesday, April 30: 
Finish Chapter 18: Section 1 (Nutrition)
Review how to read a nutrition label/Food Groups
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 1: 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 2:

COMPLETE: Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Friday, May 3:
Body Blueprint Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1: Microscopic Study: Resource 1: Looking at Cells
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8

Monday, April 29:
Complete Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 1: Basic Biochemistry 
Start Chapter 18: Section 1 Notes (Nutrition) 
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Tuesday, April 30: 
Finish Chapter 18: Section 1 (Nutrition)
Review how to read a nutrition label/Food Groups
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 1: 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 2:

COMPLETE: Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Friday, May 3:
Body Blueprint Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1: Microscopic Study: Resource 1: Looking at Cells
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8

Monday, April 29:
Complete Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 1: Basic Biochemistry 
Start Chapter 18: Section 1 Notes (Nutrition) 
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Tuesday, April 30: 
Finish Chapter 18: Section 1 (Nutrition)
Review how to read a nutrition label/Food Groups
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 1: 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 2:

COMPLETE: Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Friday, May 3:
Body Blueprint Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1: Microscopic Study: Resource 1: Looking at Cells
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8

Monday, April 29:
Complete Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 1: Basic Biochemistry 
Start Chapter 18: Section 1 Notes (Nutrition) 
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Tuesday, April 30: 
Finish Chapter 18: Section 1 (Nutrition)
Review how to read a nutrition label/Food Groups
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday, May 1: 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Thursday, May 2:

COMPLETE: Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going To The Doctor): Task 1: Finding Out More: Resource 2: Levels of Organization
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8
Friday, May 3:
Body Blueprint Destination 3 (Back To The Doctor): Task 1: Microscopic Study: Resource 1: Looking at Cells
Homework: Study Notes: Major Test Wednesday, May 8

Monday, April 22:
Mammal activity/worksheet Due today at the beginning of class
Start Body Blueprint Expedition today: Destination 1 (Back Home): Task 1: (Some Basic Information: Resource 1: (Health Overview): Listen and complete health survey (pg 2) in logbook
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
***Bring 2 nutrition labels to class by tomorrow (We will use these in a STEM activity)*** 
Tuesday, April 23: 
Turn in nutrition labels
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Listen to lesson, complete notes, and pg 3 in logbook 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
Wednesday, April 24:
Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test
After Test Read Chapter 3 (Cell Processes): Section 1 (Chemistry of Life) pg 66 -73 and complete vocabulary (mixture, organic compound, enzyme, inorganic compound): and Chapter 18 (Nutrients and Digestion): Section 1 (Nutrition) pg 512 -521 and complete vocabulary (nutrient, protein, amino acid, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral, food group) This is due by tomorrow Thursday, April 25. 
Thursday, April 25: 

Turn in Vocabulary (Chapter 3: Section 1 and Chapter 18: Section 1 (12 words) 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Make sure you have finished notes, and completed pg 3; then use nutrition labels and complete pg 4
Friday, April 26: 
SPRING FLING

Monday, April 22:
Mammal activity/worksheet Due today at the beginning of class
Start Body Blueprint Expedition today: Destination 1 (Back Home): Task 1: (Some Basic Information: Resource 1: (Health Overview): Listen and complete health survey (pg 2) in logbook
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
***Bring 2 nutrition labels to class by tomorrow (We will use these in a STEM activity)*** 
Tuesday, April 23: 
Turn in nutrition labels
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Listen to lesson, complete notes, and pg 3 in logbook 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
Wednesday, April 24:
Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test
After Test Read Chapter 3 (Cell Processes): Section 1 (Chemistry of Life) pg 66 -73 and complete vocabulary (mixture, organic compound, enzyme, inorganic compound): and Chapter 18 (Nutrients and Digestion): Section 1 (Nutrition) pg 512 -521 and complete vocabulary (nutrient, protein, amino acid, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral, food group) This is due by tomorrow Thursday, April 25. 
Thursday, April 25: 

Turn in Vocabulary (Chapter 3: Section 1 and Chapter 18: Section 1 (12 words) 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Make sure you have finished notes, and completed pg 3; then use nutrition labels and complete pg 4
Friday, April 26: 
SPRING FLING

Monday, April 22:
Mammal activity/worksheet Due today at the beginning of class
Start Body Blueprint Expedition today: Destination 1 (Back Home): Task 1: (Some Basic Information: Resource 1: (Health Overview): Listen and complete health survey (pg 2) in logbook
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
***Bring 2 nutrition labels to class by tomorrow (We will use these in a STEM activity)*** 
Tuesday, April 23: 
Turn in nutrition labels
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Listen to lesson, complete notes, and pg 3 in logbook 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test will be on Wednesday, April 24. 
Wednesday, April 24:
Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrae) and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 (Birds and Mammals) Major Test
After Test Read Chapter 3 (Cell Processes): Section 1 (Chemistry of Life) pg 66 -73 and complete vocabulary (mixture, organic compound, enzyme, inorganic compound): and Chapter 18 (Nutrients and Digestion): Section 1 (Nutrition) pg 512 -521 and complete vocabulary (nutrient, protein, amino acid, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral, food group) This is due by tomorrow Thursday, April 25. 
Thursday, April 25: 

Turn in Vocabulary (Chapter 3: Section 1 and Chapter 18: Section 1 (12 words) 
Body Blueprint Destination 2 (Going to the Doctor): Task 1: (Finding out More): Resource 1: (Basic Biochemistry): Make sure you have finished notes, and completed pg 3; then use nutrition labels and complete pg 4
Friday, April 26: 
SPRING FLING

Chapter 3 (Cell Processes): Section 1: Chemistry of Life NOTES

Monday, April 15:  
TURN IN Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Vocabulary (mammal, mammary gland, monotreme, marsupial, placental, gestation period, placenta, umbilical) ONLY THESE 8. (DO NOT HAVE TO DEFINE omnivore, carnivore, herbivore)
Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz on Wednesday, April 17
Tuesday, April 16: 
Finish Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) Notes and start on Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz on Wednesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 17: 
Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz
Finish Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Notes after quiz
Homework: Study Notes 
Thursday, April 18:
Complete Chapter 15 Notes. Chapter 14: Section 1 and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 Review
Homework: Study notes
Friday, April 19: 
Earthworm Dissection Lab
Homework: Chapter 14: Section 1 and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 Major Test: Tuesday, April 23. All test moved up a day due to Spring Fling.

Monday, April 15:  
TURN IN Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Vocabulary (mammal, mammary gland, monotreme, marsupial, placental, gestation period, placenta, umbilical) ONLY THESE 8. (DO NOT HAVE TO DEFINE omnivore, carnivore, herbivore)
Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz on Wednesday, April 17
Tuesday, April 16: 
Finish Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) Notes and start on Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Notes
Homework: Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz on Wednesday, April 17
Wednesday, April 17: 
Chapter 14 (Section 1) and Chapter 15 (Section 1 and 2) Vocab quiz
Finish Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) Notes after quiz
Homework: Study Notes 
Thursday, April 18:
Complete Chapter 15 Notes. Chapter 14: Section 1 and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 Review
Homework: Study notes
Friday, April 19: 
Earthworm Dissection Lab
Homework: Chapter 14: Section 1 and Chapter 15: Section 1 and 2 Major Test: Tuesday, April 23. All test moved up a day due to Spring Fling.

Monday, April 8:
Chapter 13: Section 3 Vocab DUE (5 words)
Complete Chapter 13: Section 3 NOTES 
HOMEWORK: Study NOTES: Chapter 12: Section 1, Chapter 13: Section 2 and 3 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, April 10. 
EARTHWORM LABELING QUIZ TOMORROW Tuesday, April 9. 
Tuesday, April 9: 
EARTHWORM LABELING QUIZ 
REVIEW for TEST 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 12: Section 1, Chapter 13: Section 2 and 3 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, April 10. 
Wednesday, April 10: 
Chapter 12: Section 1 (Introduction to Animals), Chapter 13: Section 2: Earthworms, Chapter 13: Section 3: Arthropods MAJOR TEST
After Test: Read Chapter 14: Section 1 (pg 394 - 397) Complete Vocabulary (chordate, notochord, postanal tail, nerve cord, pharyngeal pouch, endoskeleton, cartilage, vertebrae, ectotherm, endotherm). THIS IS DUE BY TOMORROW. 
Thursday, April 11: 
Turn in Chapter 14: Section 1 Vocabulary at the beginning of class. 
Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrates) NOTES and worksheet 
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) (pg 428 - 435). Complete Vocabulary (contour feather, down feather, endotherm, preening)
Friday, April 12: 
Turn in Chapter 15: Section 1 vocabulary at the beginning of class
Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) NOTES and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) (pg 436 -444). Complete Vocabulary (mammal, mammary gland, monotreme, marsupial, placental, gestation period, placenta, umbilical) ONLY THESE 8. (DO NOT HAVE TO DEFINE omnivore, carnivore, herbivore)

Monday, April 8:
Chapter 13: Section 3 Vocab DUE (5 words)
Complete Chapter 13: Section 3 NOTES 
HOMEWORK: Study NOTES: Chapter 12: Section 1, Chapter 13: Section 2 and 3 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, April 10. 
EARTHWORM LABELING QUIZ TOMORROW Tuesday, April 9. 
Tuesday, April 9: 
EARTHWORM LABELING QUIZ 
REVIEW for TEST 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 12: Section 1, Chapter 13: Section 2 and 3 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, April 10. 
Wednesday, April 10: 
Chapter 12: Section 1 (Introduction to Animals), Chapter 13: Section 2: Earthworms, Chapter 13: Section 3: Arthropods MAJOR TEST
After Test: Read Chapter 14: Section 1 (pg 394 - 397) Complete Vocabulary (chordate, notochord, postanal tail, nerve cord, pharyngeal pouch, endoskeleton, cartilage, vertebrae, ectotherm, endotherm). THIS IS DUE BY TOMORROW. 
Thursday, April 11: 
Turn in Chapter 14: Section 1 Vocabulary at the beginning of class. 
Chapter 14: Section 1 (Chordates and Vertebrates) NOTES and worksheet 
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) (pg 428 - 435). Complete Vocabulary (contour feather, down feather, endotherm, preening)
Friday, April 12: 
Turn in Chapter 15: Section 1 vocabulary at the beginning of class
Chapter 15: Section 1 (Birds) NOTES and worksheet
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 15: Section 2 (Mammals) (pg 436 -444). Complete Vocabulary (mammal, mammary gland, monotreme, marsupial, placental, gestation period, placenta, umbilical) ONLY THESE 8. (DO NOT HAVE TO DEFINE omnivore, carnivore, herbivore)

Monday, April 1: Easter Holiday

Tuesday, April 2: 
Complete Artificial Bird Nest TODAY. MAKE SURE LOGBOOKS TURNED IN. 
Wednesday, April 3: 
Chapter 12 (Introduction to Animals): Section 1: Is it an Animal? NOTES 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 12 (Introduction to Animals): Section 1: Is it an Animal (pg 330 - 335); DEFINE Vocabulary: CHAPTER 12: Section 1 ONLY (7 words: herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, vertebrate, invertebrate, radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry); Section 1 Review pg 335: WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. ONLY 1-4. 
Thursday, April 4: 
Chapter 13 (Mollusks, Worms, Arthropods, Echinoderms): Section 2: Segmented Worms NOTES
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 13: Section 2: Segmented Worms (pg 365 - 369); DEFINE Vocabulary: Chapter 13: Section 2            ONLY (3 words: setae, crop, gizzard); Section 2 Review pg 369: WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. ONLY 1-3. 
Friday, April 5: 
Chapter 13 (Mollusks, Worms, Arthropods, Echinoderms): Section 3: Arthropods NOTES 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 13: Section 3: Arthropods (pg 370 -378); Define Vocabulary: Chapter 13: Section 3 ONLY (5 words: appendage, exoskeleton, molting, spiracle, metamorphosis) 
MAKE SURE TO STUDY NOTES EVERY NIGHT TO PREPARE FOR TEST NEXT WEEK!!
WE are skipping around for the next few weeks: Please pay close attention. 
NEXT MAJOR TEST WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024: 
Chapter 12: Section 1 (pg 330 - 335) 
Chapter 13: Section  2 (pg 365 - 369)
Chapter 13: Section 3 (pg 370 -378)

Monday, March 25: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2 MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY! 
Start Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Tuesday, March 26: 
Continue Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats. We will build bird nest on Thursday. 
HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 27: 
Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test 
After test make sure to complete Artificial bird nest design. We will build our nest tomorrow. Bring all approved supplies for your nest. 
Thursday, March 28: 
Build Artificial Bird Nest.
Animals, Plants, and Populations Logbooks DUE TODAY! 
Friday, March 29:
Good Friday. Happy Easter!!

Monday, March 25: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2 MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY! 
Start Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Tuesday, March 26: 
Continue Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats. We will build bird nest on Thursday. 
HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 27: 
Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test 
After test make sure to complete Artificial bird nest design. We will build our nest tomorrow. Bring all approved supplies for your nest. 
Thursday, March 28: 
Build Artificial Bird Nest.
Animals, Plants, and Populations Logbooks DUE TODAY! 
Friday, March 29:
Good Friday. Happy Easter!!

Monday, March 25: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2 MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY! 
Start Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Tuesday, March 26: 
Continue Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 3: Watching the Birds, Task 1: Artificial Habitats. We will build bird nest on Thursday. 
HOMEWORK: HOMEWORK: Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, March 27: 
Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction Major Test 
After test make sure to complete Artificial bird nest design. We will build our nest tomorrow. Bring all approved supplies for your nest. 
Thursday, March 28: 
Build Artificial Bird Nest.
Animals, Plants, and Populations Logbooks DUE TODAY! 
Friday, March 29:
Good Friday. Happy Easter!!

Monday, March 18: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 1: Ancient Plants (Listen to lesson and fill in notes) 
Homework: BE prepared for microscope activity tomorrow, Study Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction Notes) NOTES, Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction) Vocabulary DUE TOMORROW 
Tuesday, March 19: 
Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction) Vocabulary DUE at the beginning of class
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 1: Ancient Plants MICROSCOPE ACTIVITY. 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Wednesday, March 20: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 2: Flowering Plants (Listen to lesson and fill in notes) 
HOMEWORK: BE prepared for microscope activity tomorrow. Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Thursday, March 21: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 2: Flowering Plants Microscope Activity
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Friday, March 22: 
Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ
Complete Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers. Logbooks DUE TODAY. 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction)/Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers MAJOR TEST WEDNESDAY, March 27. 
MAKE SURE TO STUDY NOTES EVERYNIGHT TO PREPARE FOR TEST!!
READING MATERIAL: CHAPTER 10 (PLANT REPRODUCTION) pg 272 - 291
Relisten to Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers 
Please see attached notes. Chapter 10 NOTES done the week before spring break!

Monday, March 18: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 1: Ancient Plants (Listen to lesson and fill in notes) 
Homework: BE prepared for microscope activity tomorrow, Study Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction Notes) NOTES, Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction) Vocabulary DUE TOMORROW 
Tuesday, March 19: 
Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction) Vocabulary DUE at the beginning of class
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 1: Ancient Plants MICROSCOPE ACTIVITY. 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Wednesday, March 20: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 2: Flowering Plants (Listen to lesson and fill in notes) 
HOMEWORK: BE prepared for microscope activity tomorrow. Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Thursday, March 21: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers: Task 1: Types of Reproduction: Resource 2: Flowering Plants Microscope Activity
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ on FRIDAY, March 22. 
Friday, March 22: 
Chapter 10 Vocabulary/LABEL FLOWER PARTS QUIZ
Complete Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers. Logbooks DUE TODAY. 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction)/Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers MAJOR TEST WEDNESDAY, March 27. 
MAKE SURE TO STUDY NOTES EVERYNIGHT TO PREPARE FOR TEST!!
READING MATERIAL: CHAPTER 10 (PLANT REPRODUCTION) pg 272 - 291
Relisten to Destination 2: Enjoying the Flowers 
Please see attached notes. Chapter 10 NOTES done the week before spring break!

Monday, March 4: 
Complete Animals, Plants, and Populations: Destination 1: Task 2 Interacting Species Activity 
If you were absent on Friday, please see attached notes. Listen to lesson and fill in notes. Please BE PREPARED FOR ACTIVITY! 
HOMEWORK: Study for QUIZ Wednesday, March 6 (Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: Task 2) NOTES ARE ATTACHED. Please relisten to lesson if you need to! 
Tuesday, March 5: 
Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction) Section 1: Introduction to Plant Reproduction and Section 2: Seedless Reproduction NOTES
HOMEWORK: Study for QUIZ Wednesday, March 6 (Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: Task 2) NOTES ARE ATTACHED. Please relisten to lesson if you need to! 
Wednesday, March 6: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: Task 2 QUIZ
Animals, Plants, and Populations: DESTINATION 1 Should be COMPLETE. MAKE SURE LOGBOOKS/ACTIVITIES ARE COMPLETE
After Quiz: Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction): Section 3: Seed Reproduction NOTES 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 10: Plant Reproduction pg 272 - 291
Thursday, March 7: 
Finish Chapter 10 (Plant Reproduction): Section 3: Seed Reproduction NOTES 
Friday, March 8: 
1/2 Day of School for students who did not sale raffle tickets
Have a great Spring Break!

Monday, February 26: 
Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: At the Pond (Task 1: Populations of Living Things Microscope Activity) 
Chapter 9: Section 2 and 3 worksheet 
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, February 28 (Chapter 9: Plants (Section 2 and 3) and Destination 1: (Populations of Living Things) 
Tuesday, February 27: 
Complete Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: At the Pond (Task 1: Populations of Living Things Microscope Activity): Attach images in logbook and answer questions in logbook 
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, February 28 (Chapter 9: Plants (Section 2 and 3) and Destination 1: (Populations of Living Things) 
Wednesday, February 28: 
MAJOR TEST: Chapter 9: Plants (Section 2 and 3) and Destination 1: (Populations of Living Things) 
Thursday, February 29: 

Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: At the Pond (Task 2: Interacting Species: Determining Population Dynamics and Species Interactions) Listen and fill in notes
Friday, March 1: 
 Animals, Plants, and Populations, Destination 1: At the Pond (Task 2: Interacting Species: Determining Population Dynamics and Species Interactions): Complete activity and answer questions in logbook

Monday, February 19:
PRESIDENT'S DAY/ NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, February 20: 
Chapter 9 (Plants): Section 3 (Seed Plants) NOTES
HOMEWORK: Chapter 9: Section 2 and 3 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow Wednesday, February 20
Wednesday, February 21:
Chapter 9: Section 2 and 3 Vocabulary QUIZ
Finish Chapter 9: Section 3 (Seed Plants) Notes after QUIZ
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 9 (Plants) Section 2 (Seedless Plants) pg 246 - 251 and Section 3 pg 252 -260
Thursday, February 22: 
Start Animals, Plants, and Populations Expedition: Destination 1: At the Pond (Listen and complete notes)
HOMEWORK: BE Prepared for microscope activity tomorrow. Study notes/ relisten to Destination 1 (At the Pond)
Friday, February 23: 
Complete Animals, Plants, Populations Destination 1 (At the Pond) Activity 
HOMEWORK: Study Chapter 9: Section 2 and 3 Notes and Animal, Plants, and Populations: Destination 1 Notes: MAJOR TEST WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28.

Monday, February 12: 
Complete Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 4: Why Won't This Plant Grow Here? 
Review for Major Test 
Homework: Chapter 11 (Plant Processes)/Artificial Ecosystems Major Test Wednesday, February 14
Tuesday, February 13: 
Complete Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 5: Evaluations and Career Connections
Homework: Chapter 11 (Plant Processes)/Artificial Ecosystems Major Test Wednesday, February 14
Wednesday, February 14:
Chapter 11 (Plant Processes)/Artificial Ecosystems Major Test 
Complete Artificial Ecosystems: Logbooks DUE TOMORROW 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 9 (Plants: Section 1 and Section 2) VOCABULARY DUE TOMORROW 
Section 1: Seedless Plants (rhizoid, pioneer species) 
Section 2: Seed Plants (stomata, guard cell, xylem, phloem, cambium, gymnosperm, angiosperm, monocot, dicot) 
Thursday, February 15: 
Chapter 9 (Plants: Section 1 and Section 2) VOCABULARY DUE
REVIEW/Interpret Results: Plant growth/Artificial Ecosystems
Artificial Ecosystems Logbooks DUE TODAY
Friday, February 16: 
Chapter 9: Section 1 (Seedless Plants) NOTES

Monday, February 5: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 3: Why are Plants Green?/ Task 1: Leaf Disk Assay. We will do this project today. 
Make sure if you were absent on Friday. Listen to Destination 3 and make notes on Leaf Disk Assay (How to do project/ steps/procedures) to be prepared for Monday. 
Check Ecosystems and Plants/ record in logbook
HOMEWORK: 
Study notes: Artificial Ecosystems/Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) MAJOR TEST Wednesday, February 14. 
Chapter 11 Vocabulary/Leaf labeling QUIZ Wednesday, February 7. 
Tuesday, February 6: 
Finish Artificial Ecosystems Destination 3: Why Plants are Green? 
Chapter 11 (Plant Processes): Section 2 (Plant Responses) NOTES
Check Ecosystems and Plants/ record in logbook
HOMEWORK: 
Study notes: Artificial Ecosystems/Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) MAJOR TEST Wednesday, February 14. 
Chapter 11 Vocabulary/Leaf labeling Quiz Wednesday, February 7. 
Wednesday, February 7: 
Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) Vocabulary/Leaf Labeling Quiz
After quiz: Finish Chapter 11 (Plant Processes): Section 2 (Plant Responses) NOTES
HOMEWORK: 
Study notes: Artificial Ecosystems/Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) MAJOR TEST Wednesday, February 14. 
Thursday, February 8: 
Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Activity (Bring colored pencils or markers to class) 
HOMEWORK: 
Study notes: Artificial Ecosystems/Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) MAJOR TEST Wednesday, February 14. 
Friday, February 9: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 4 (Why Won't This Plant Grow Here?) and Destination 5 (Evaluations) 
HOMEWORK: 
Study notes: Artificial Ecosystems/Chapter 11 (Plant Processes) MAJOR TEST Wednesday, February 14.

Monday, January 29: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1: BUILD ECOSYSTEMS TODAY
MAKE SURE TO BRING ANY APPROVED ITEMS ON MONDAY
Tuesday, January 30: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 2: Plant Growth Activity
MAKE SURE TO OBSERVE/WEIGH and DOCUMENT in logbook Day 2 of Ecosystem 
Wednesday, January 31:
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 3 Ecosystem and Day 2 Plant Growth
Chapter 11 (Plant Process): Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) NOTES 
Thursday, February 1: 
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 4 Ecosystem and Day 3 Plant Growth
FINISH Chapter 11 (Plant Process): Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) NOTES
Friday, February 2:  
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 5 Ecosystem and Day 4 Plant Growth
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 3: Listen to Leaf Disk Assay and Photosynthesis and fill in notes

Monday, January 29: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1: BUILD ECOSYSTEMS TODAY
MAKE SURE TO BRING ANY APPROVED ITEMS ON MONDAY
Tuesday, January 30: 
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 2: Plant Growth Activity
MAKE SURE TO OBSERVE/WEIGH and DOCUMENT in logbook Day 2 of Ecosystem 
Wednesday, January 31:
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 3 Ecosystem and Day 2 Plant Growth
Chapter 11 (Plant Process): Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) NOTES 
Thursday, February 1: 
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 4 Ecosystem and Day 3 Plant Growth
FINISH Chapter 11 (Plant Process): Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) NOTES
Friday, February 2:  
OBSERVE/WEIGH/DOCUMENT IN Logbook Day 5 Ecosystem and Day 4 Plant Growth
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 3: Listen to Leaf Disk Assay and Photosynthesis and fill in notes

Friday, January 19, 2024: 
Chapter 9 (PLANTS): Section 1: An Overview of Plants NOTES
Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1: Living Earth NOTES
HOMEWORK:
READ Chapter 9: Section 1 pg 240 - 245. DEFINE VOCABULARY( cuticle, cellulose, vascular plant, nonvascular plant) and READ Chapter 24: Section 1 pg 684 - 687. DEFINE VOCABULARY (Biosphere, ecosystem, ecology, population, community, habitat). COMPLETE CHAPTER 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS/ WORKSHEET. Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, January 24. 
Monday, January 22, 2024: 
TURN IN HOMEWORK
REVIEW Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1/Finish notes
Start Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: Time to Grow (Listen and work on KWL chart) 
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR MAJOR TEST (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024: 
Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: (Plan Ecosystem) We will build on Thursday; have design ready 
HOMEWORK: 
STUDY FOR MAJOR TEST (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Chapter 9 (Plants): Section 1 (An Overview of Plants) and Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1 (Living Earth) MAJOR TEST
After test, Make sure Ecosystem Design is complete. We will build ecosystem tomorrow. 
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1: TIME TO GROW (BUILD ECOSYSTEM) 
MAKE SURE TO BRING SCIENCE BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW 
Friday, January 26, 2024
Check Ecosystem and document in logbook accordingly 
Read Chapter 11: Plant Processes: Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) pg 302 - 309 and Section 2 (Plant Responses) pg 311-317. Complete Chapter 11 Vocabulary (10 vocabulary words) and Complete worksheets. Must be completed and turned in by the end of class

Friday, January 19, 2024: 
Chapter 9 (PLANTS): Section 1: An Overview of Plants NOTES
Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1: Living Earth NOTES
HOMEWORK:
READ Chapter 9: Section 1 pg 240 - 245. DEFINE VOCABULARY( cuticle, cellulose, vascular plant, nonvascular plant) and READ Chapter 24: Section 1 pg 684 - 687. DEFINE VOCABULARY (Biosphere, ecosystem, ecology, population, community, habitat). COMPLETE CHAPTER 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS/ WORKSHEET. Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 MAJOR TEST Wednesday, January 24. 
Monday, January 22, 2024: 
TURN IN HOMEWORK
REVIEW Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1/Finish notes
Start Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: Time to Grow (Listen and work on KWL chart) 
HOMEWORK: STUDY FOR MAJOR TEST (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24)
Tuesday, January 23, 2024: 
Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: (Plan Ecosystem) We will build on Thursday; have design ready 
HOMEWORK: 
STUDY FOR MAJOR TEST (WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24)
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Chapter 9 (Plants): Section 1 (An Overview of Plants) and Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1 (Living Earth) MAJOR TEST
After test, Make sure Ecosystem Design is complete. We will build ecosystem tomorrow. 
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1: TIME TO GROW (BUILD ECOSYSTEM) 
MAKE SURE TO BRING SCIENCE BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW 
Friday, January 26, 2024
Check Ecosystem and document in logbook accordingly 
Read Chapter 11: Plant Processes: Section 1 (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) pg 302 - 309 and Section 2 (Plant Responses) pg 311-317. Complete Chapter 11 Vocabulary (10 vocabulary words) and Complete worksheets. Must be completed and turned in by the end of class

Monday, January 15: Holiday/NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 16: 
Chapter 9 (PLANTS): Section 1: An Overview of Plants NOTES
Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1: Living Earth NOTES
Complete Chapter 24: Section 1 worksheet
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 9: Section 1 pg 240 - 245. DEFINE VOCABULARY( cuticle, cellulose, vascular plant, nonvascular plant) and READ Chapter 24: Section 1 pg 684 - 687. DEFINE VOCABULARY (Biosphere, ecosystem, ecology, population, community, habitat) 
Wednesday, January 17:
TURN IN HOMEWORK (VOCABULARY)
Finish Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 Notes
Start Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: Time to Grow (Listen and work on KWL chart) 
Thursday, January 18: 
Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: (Plan Ecosystem) We will build on Friday; have design ready 
Friday, January 19:
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1 (Build Ecosystem) 
Major Test Wednesday, January 24: Destination 1/Chapter 9: Section 1/Chapter 24: Section 1

UPDATE: NO VOCABULARY  DUE THIS WEEK 

Monday, January 15: Holiday/NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 16: 
Chapter 9 (PLANTS): Section 1: An Overview of Plants NOTES
Chapter 24 (Interactions of Life): Section 1: Living Earth NOTES
Complete Chapter 24: Section 1 worksheet
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 9: Section 1 pg 240 - 245. DEFINE VOCABULARY( cuticle, cellulose, vascular plant, nonvascular plant) and READ Chapter 24: Section 1 pg 684 - 687. DEFINE VOCABULARY (Biosphere, ecosystem, ecology, population, community, habitat) 
Wednesday, January 17:
TURN IN HOMEWORK (VOCABULARY)
Finish Chapter 9: Section 1 and Chapter 24: Section 1 Notes
Start Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: Time to Grow (Listen and work on KWL chart) 
Thursday, January 18: 
Artificial Ecosystems Expedition: Destination 1: (Plan Ecosystem) We will build on Friday; have design ready 
Friday, January 19:
Artificial Ecosystems: Destination 1 (Build Ecosystem) 
Major Test Wednesday, January 24: Destination 1/Chapter 9: Section 1/Chapter 24: Section 1

Monday, January 8: 
A Closer Look: Destination 3 (Antibiotics): Task 1: Resource 3: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Tuesday, January 9: 
A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Antibiotic Quiz tomorrow. This will be a short quiz. Material will come from A Closer Look: Destination 3: Antibiotics. 
Wednesday, January 10: 
Antibiotic Quiz
Finish A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) pg 52 - 55. Define vocabulary (virus and host cell) and review questions pg 55 (1-6) MAKE SURE TO WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Thursday, January 11: 
TURN IN HOMEWORK
Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) NOTES and complete worksheet
HOMEWORK: Viruses Quiz tomorrow
Friday, January 12: 
Viruses Quiz
FINISH A CLOSER LOOK: LOGBOOKS DUE TODAY
***IF YOU ARE ABSENT MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE CLASS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED FOR CLASS****

Monday, January 8: 
A Closer Look: Destination 3 (Antibiotics): Task 1: Resource 3: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Tuesday, January 9: 
A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Antibiotic Quiz tomorrow. This will be a short quiz. Material will come from A Closer Look: Destination 3: Antibiotics. 
Wednesday, January 10: 
Antibiotic Quiz
Finish A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) pg 52 - 55. Define vocabulary (virus and host cell) and review questions pg 55 (1-6) MAKE SURE TO WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Thursday, January 11: 
TURN IN HOMEWORK
Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) NOTES and complete worksheet
HOMEWORK: Viruses Quiz tomorrow
Friday, January 12: 
Viruses Quiz
FINISH A CLOSER LOOK: LOGBOOKS DUE TODAY
***IF YOU ARE ABSENT MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE CLASS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED FOR CLASS****

Monday, January 8: 
A Closer Look: Destination 3 (Antibiotics): Task 1: Resource 3: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Tuesday, January 9: 
A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope: Listen to lesson and complete activity. 
IF YOU ARE ABSENT PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOGIN TO synergy.pitso.com and listen to your lesson to be prepared for class when you return
Antibiotic Quiz tomorrow. This will be a short quiz. Material will come from A Closer Look: Destination 3: Antibiotics. 
Wednesday, January 10: 
Antibiotic Quiz
Finish A Closer Look: Destination 4 (Disaster): Build A Microscope
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) pg 52 - 55. Define vocabulary (virus and host cell) and review questions pg 55 (1-6) MAKE SURE TO WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Thursday, January 11: 
TURN IN HOMEWORK
Chapter 2: Section 3 (Viruses) NOTES and complete worksheet
HOMEWORK: Viruses Quiz tomorrow
Friday, January 12: 
Viruses Quiz
FINISH A CLOSER LOOK: LOGBOOKS DUE TODAY
***IF YOU ARE ABSENT MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE CLASS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED FOR CLASS****

Wednesday, January 5:
A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 3: Antibiotics, Task 1: Take All Your Medications. Resource 1: How Antibiotics Work (Listen to Lesson and work pg 15 in logbook) and Resource 2: Antibiotic Resistance (Listen to Lesson)
Thursday, January 6:
A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 3: Resource 2: Antibiotic Resistance Activity and work pg 16 in logbook 
Friday, January 7:
A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 3: Resource 3: Community Immunity (Listen to lesson, complete activity and pg 17 in logbook)

Monday, December 11
Study guides handed out in class on Friday. 
Exam Review
Tuesday, December 12
Exam Review
Wednesday, December 13: 
4th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm 
Thursday, December 14:
5th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm
Friday, December 15:
3rd Period Science Exam 9:00 - 10:15am 
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Monday, December 11
Study guides handed out in class on Friday. 
Exam Review
Tuesday, December 12
Exam Review
Wednesday, December 13: 
4th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm 
Thursday, December 14:
5th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm
Friday, December 15:
3rd Period Science Exam 9:00 - 10:15am 
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Monday, December 11
Study guides handed out in class on Friday. 
Exam Review
Tuesday, December 12
Exam Review
Wednesday, December 13: 
4th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm 
Thursday, December 14:
5th Period Science Exam 10:45 - 12:00 pm
Friday, December 15:
3rd Period Science Exam 9:00 - 10:15am 
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Monday, December 4: 
IF you were absent on Thursday, Please make sure to Listen to your STEM lesson and fill in the notes attached below. This is Destination 2: Task 2: (Kingdom Protista). 
Complete Destination 2: Microscopy: Task 2: Kingdom Protista. Logbooks are to be turned in by the end of class. 
MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY
HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTER 8 (Protists and Fungi) Section 1 (pg. 210-220) and 2 (pg. 222-229) , study notes and vocab. There will be an open book/notes Quiz tomorrow. 
Tuesday, December 5:
Protists and Fungi open book/notes worksheet/Quiz
Homework: Study Chapter 8 Vocabulary/notes test tomorrow Wednesday December 6
Wednesday, December 6:
Protists and Fungi Test
Thursday, December 7:
A Closer Look: Destination 3 (Antibiotics) 
Friday, December 8:
A Closer Look: Destination 3 (Antibiotics) 
Exam study guides will be given today at the end of class
Disclaimer:
A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, November 27:
REVIEW Bacteria. Bacteria Major Test on Wednesday, November 29. 
Make sure to bring notes to class. 
Listen to Bacteria Lesson on STEM for a Review and Read Chapter 7 (Bacteria): Section 1 (pg. 186- 191) and Section 2 (pg. 193 - 199)
Please see me to make up Bacteria Microscope activity if you have not completed
Tuesday, November 28: 
Finish Bacteria REVIEW, complete Bacteria worksheet. 
Bacteria microscope activity must be completed by today. 
Bacteria Major Test tomorrow Wednesday, November 29. 
Wednesday, November 29: 
Bacteria Major Test 
After Test complete Chapter 8 (Protists and Fungi) Vocabulary 
HOMEWORK: Finish Chapter 8 (Protists and Fungi) Vocabulary and Read Chapter 8: Section 1 (Protists) pg 210 - 220
Thursday, November 30: 
TURN in Chapter 8 Vocabulary at the beginning of class
Listen to STEM Destination 2: Task 2 (Kingdom Protista: Lessons: Plantlike Protist, Animallike Protist, Fungus-like Protist) and fill in notes
Friday, December 1:
No School
DISCLAIMER:

A Student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignment. 
All students are responsible to turn in assignments at the beginning of class in the designated area. 
If you are absent, the assignment is due the day you return to school. 
Please refer to the syllabus for more information.

Monday, November 13:
NO MICROSCOPE QUIZ TODAY!!
A Closer Look: Destination 2: Microscopy (Task 1: Kingdom Monera- Resource 1: Bacteria) Complete Notes and Activity in logbook
HOMEWORK: STUDY: Destination 1: Taxonomy Quiz on Wednesday 11/15/23 (This will be on the Destination 1: Taxonomy Notes and 4 vocab words from Chapter 1: Section 4) 
Tuesday, November 14: 
A Closer Look: Destination 2: Microscopy (Task 3 and 4: Microscopes and Educam Software) 
Destination 1 Must be completed today, if you have not completed, see me to schedule a time to complete. 
HOMEWORK: STUDY: Destination 1: Taxonomy Quiz on Wednesday 11/15/23 (This will be on the Destination 1: Taxonomy Notes and 4 vocab words from Chapter 1: Section 4) 
Wednesday, November 15:
Destination 1: Taxonomy Quiz 
Make sure you have completed Destination 2: Task 1, 3, and 4 (Bacteria, Microscopes and Educam)
HOMEWORK: Chapter 7 (Bacteria) Vocab Due tomorrow. **READ CHAPTER 7 (BACTERIA): Section 1: What is Bacteria? Pg 186 - 191
Thursday, November 16:
Chapter 7 (Bacteria) Vocab due at the beginning of class
A Closer Look Destination 2: Microscopy (Task 2: Monerans Under The Microscope) 
HOMEWORK: **READ CHAPTER 7 (BACTERIA): Section 2: Bacteria in Your Life Pg 193 -199. Study Notes on Destination 2: Microscopy: Task 1: BACTERIA- Major Test will be on Wednesday, November 29
Friday, November 17: 
Complete: A Closer Look Destination 2: Microscopy (Task 2: Monerans Under The Microscope) 
Review Bacteria Notes/ Complete Bacteria worksheet
Destination 2: Microscopy Must be completed today. 
Destination 2: Microscopy Major Test Wednesday, November 29, 2023


Disclaimer:A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, November 6:
FINISH BIO RESEARCH logbook, if you do not finish in class today, please arrange a time with me to complete BIO RESEARCH
Chapter 6 Vocabulary review worksheet
Start STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics 
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Tuesday, November 7: 
STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics and Communication Skills
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Wednesday, November 8:
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection and Chapter 6: Section 1 MAJOR TEST
After test complete MICROBURST if you have not finished
HOMEWORK: Define the following vocabulary words: Chapter 1: Section 4 (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) and read Chapter 1: Section 4 (How Living Things are Classified?) pg 22-26. Answer Chapter 4: Section 1 Review questions on pg 26 (ONLY QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3) ***WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS*** Vocab and questions due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 9:
Chapter 1: Section 4 Vocab (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) due at the beginning of class
START STEM EXPEDITION A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
Friday, November 10: 
Complete A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
HOMEWORK: Study page 847 in textbook Use and Care of a Microscope/Parts of a microscope. Microscope Quiz on Monday, November 13. 
Disclaimer:A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, November 6:
FINISH BIO RESEARCH logbook, if you do not finish in class today, please arrange a time with me to complete BIO RESEARCH
Chapter 6 Vocabulary review worksheet
Start STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics 
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Tuesday, November 7: 
STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics and Communication Skills
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Wednesday, November 8:
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection and Chapter 6: Section 1 MAJOR TEST
After test complete MICROBURST if you have not finished
HOMEWORK: Define the following vocabulary words: Chapter 1: Section 4 (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) and read Chapter 1: Section 4 (How Living Things are Classified?) pg 22-26. Answer Chapter 4: Section 1 Review questions on pg 26 (ONLY QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3) ***WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS*** Vocab and questions due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 9:
Chapter 1: Section 4 Vocab (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) due at the beginning of class
START STEM EXPEDITION A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
Friday, November 10: 
Complete A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
HOMEWORK: Study page 847 in textbook Use and Care of a Microscope/Parts of a microscope. Microscope Quiz on Monday, November 13. 
Disclaimer:A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, November 6:
FINISH BIO RESEARCH logbook, if you do not finish in class today, please arrange a time with me to complete BIO RESEARCH
Chapter 6 Vocabulary review worksheet
Start STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics 
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Tuesday, November 7: 
STEM MICROBURST Employment Basics and Communication Skills
HOMEWORK: Study for Major Test Wednesday, November 8: BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection (pg 10-12) and Chapter 6: Section 1. We highlighted our notes on Thursday, November 2 (Study guide). Make sure to study Chapter 6 Vocabulary. This will be on the test, some of the vocabulary words are in the notes. 
Wednesday, November 8:
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection and Chapter 6: Section 1 MAJOR TEST
After test complete MICROBURST if you have not finished
HOMEWORK: Define the following vocabulary words: Chapter 1: Section 4 (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) and read Chapter 1: Section 4 (How Living Things are Classified?) pg 22-26. Answer Chapter 4: Section 1 Review questions on pg 26 (ONLY QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3) ***WRITE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS*** Vocab and questions due tomorrow.
Thursday, November 9:
Chapter 1: Section 4 Vocab (phylogeny, kingdom, binomial nomenclature, genus) due at the beginning of class
START STEM EXPEDITION A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
Friday, November 10: 
Complete A CLOSER LOOK: Destination 1: Taxonomy: Classifying Objects (Observations and Domains, Kingdoms, Phyla, and More)
HOMEWORK: Study page 847 in textbook Use and Care of a Microscope/Parts of a microscope. Microscope Quiz on Monday, November 13. 
Disclaimer:A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, October 30: 
STEM Bio Research Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selection. Listen to lesson, fill in notes pg 10-12 posted below, answer questions in the logbook. 
Tuesday, October 31:
Halloween Punnet square worksheet
Start STEM Bio Research Destination 5: Getting on Board- Developing a Plan 
Wednesday, November 1: 
Complete STEM Bio Research Destination 5: Getting on Board- Developing a Plan 
Start Chapter 6 (Adaptations Over Time): Section 1 (Ideas About Evolution) Notes
Thursday, November 2
Finish Chapter 6 (Adaptations Over Time) Notes
Friday, November 3:
STEM BIO RESEARCH SHOULD BE FINISHED TODAY. IF you have something not complete in the logbook or on the computer complete today. BIO RESEARCH logbooks are due by the end of class. 
WHEN BIO RESEARCH complete Chapter 6 worksheets to be completed and turned in by the end of class 
HOMEWORK: STUDY NOTES. CHAPTER 6/Natural/Artificial Selection Major Test Wednesday November 8. 
Disclaimer:
A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, October 23: Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 2 (Genetics Since Mendel) Notes
Bring all Destination 4 (Punnet Square) Notes to class. We will *star* our notes for our study guide. 
Homework: 
Read Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 2 pg 134 -140
Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 and 2 Major Test Wednesday, October 25. 

Tuesday, October 24:
Review for Major Test (Punnet squares/ pedigrees/ Genetics)
If we finish start Bio Research Destination 4 (Natural/Artificial Selection)
Homework:
Chapter 5: Section 1 and 2 Major Test/Bio Research Destination 4 Punnet Squares tomorrow 

Wednesday, October 25:
Chapter 5: Section 1 and 2 Major Test/Bio Research Destination 4 Punnet Squares

Thursday, October 26: 
Pedigrees
Bio Research Destination 4 (Natural/Artificial Selection). Listen to lesson and fill in notes. Answer questions in logbook 
Homework: 
Read Chapter 6 (Adaptations Over Time: Section 1 pg 154 -161 and Section 2 pg 163 -169
Pedigree Daily quiz

Friday, October 27:
Pedigree Daily Quiz
Bio Research Destination 5 (Getting on Board) 
Homework: 
Read Chapter 6 (Adaptations Over Time Section 3 pg 170- 173
Study Notes
Major Test Wednesday, November 1: Chapter 6 (Adaptations Over Time)/Destination 4: Natural/Artificial Selections

DISCLAIMER:A Student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignment.

Monday, October 16: 
1.) REVIEW for BIO RESEARCH (Destination 3) Major Test (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) and 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis). Bring all your notes to class. We will highlight our notes. Major Test on Wednesday, October 18. 
2.) BIO RESEARCH Destination 4 (Punnett squares). Listen to the lesson and fill in your notes. 
3.) HOMEWORK: 
Study for BIO RESEARCH (Destination 3) Major Test (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) and 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) : TEST Wednesday, October 18 (Notes are highlighted in class-THIS IS THE STUDYGUIDE FOR TEST)

Tuesday, October 17: 
1.) BIO RESEARCH (Destination 4) Punnett Squares activity and answer questions in the log book
2.) Finish Punnett square Review worksheets  
3.) HOMEWORK: 
Study for BIO RESEARCH (Destination 3) Major Test (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) Chapter 4 Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) and 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) TEST Wednesday, October 18. 

Wednesday, October 18: 
1.) BIO RESEARCH (Destination 3) (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Section 1 and 2 MAJOR TEST
2.) AFTER TEST: FINISH Destination 4 (Punnett Squares) and Punnett square worksheets
3.) HOMEWORK: 
CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time) Vocabulary due Friday, October 20. 
READ CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time): Section 1 (Ideas About Evolution) pg 154- 161.

Thursday, October 19: 
1.) BIO RESEARCH Destination 4 (Natural and Artificial Selection). Listen to the lesson and answer questions in the logbook
2.) HOMEWORK:
READ CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time): Section 2 (Clues About Evolution): pg 163-169. 
CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time) Vocabulary due Friday, October 20

Friday, October 20:
1.) CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time) Vocabulary due
2.) Start BIO RESEARCH Destination 5: Getting on Board
3.) HOMEWORK: 
READ CHAPTER 6 (Adaptations Over Time): Section 3 (The Evolution of Primates) pg 170-173
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4 and 5 Major Test October 25 (Genetics, Punnett squares, Natural and artificial selection)/Study

Disclaimer:
A student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignments.

Monday, October 9:

FALL BREAK
Tuesday, October 10:  

BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis). Be prepared for activity. If you did not finish in class last week, Listen to the lesson Modeling Meiosis on Pitsco and take your own notes. Be prepared to turn in your notes on Tuesday. 
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Wednesday, October 11:

Answer questions in logbook on page 7 Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis)
Start BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. READ Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132
Thursday, October 12: 

Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132 NOTES
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Friday, October 13:

Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis/Genetics NOTES
DISCLAIMER:
A Student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignment.

Monday, October 9:

FALL BREAK
Tuesday, October 10:  

BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis). Be prepared for activity. If you did not finish in class last week, Listen to the lesson Modeling Meiosis on Pitsco and take your own notes. Be prepared to turn in your notes on Tuesday. 
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Wednesday, October 11:

Answer questions in logbook on page 7 Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis)
Start BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. READ Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132
Thursday, October 12: 

Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132 NOTES
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Friday, October 13:

Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis/Genetics NOTES
DISCLAIMER:
A Student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignment.

Monday, October 9:

FALL BREAK
Tuesday, October 10:  

BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis). Be prepared for activity. If you did not finish in class last week, Listen to the lesson Modeling Meiosis on Pitsco and take your own notes. Be prepared to turn in your notes on Tuesday. 
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Wednesday, October 11:

Answer questions in logbook on page 7 Destination 3: Passing It On Activity (Modeling Meiosis)
Start BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. READ Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132
Thursday, October 12: 

Chapter 5 (Heredity): Section 1 (Genetics) pg 126-132 NOTES
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Notes. Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz on FRIDAY. 
Friday, October 13:

Chapter 5 (Heredity) Vocabulary Quiz
BIO RESEARCH Destination 4: Getting More Oranges
HOMEWORK: Study/Review Mitosis/Meiosis/Genetics NOTES
DISCLAIMER:
A Student is responsible for the material covered in class. The student is also responsible for any announcements made during class which may include changes in the syllabus or assignment.

Monday, October 2: 
MAKE SURE to READ Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction): Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) pg 96- 102 and Section 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) pg 104-109 before class
STEM BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing IT ON (Modeling Mitosis) Activity 
Homework: Study Notes 
Tuesday, October 3: 
STEM BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing IT ON (Modeling Mitosis) Finish Activity and answer questions on page 6 of logbook
Homework: Study Notes 
Wednesday, October 4: 
STEM BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing IT ON (Modeling Meiosis) Activity
Homework: Study Notes
Thursday, October 5: 
STEM BIO RESEARCH Destination 3: Passing IT ON (Modeling Meiosis) Finish activity and answer questions on page 7 of logbook 
Friday, October 6:
FALL BREAK

Monday, September 25: 
Rebuild Transgenic Gene if you were unsuccessful at first attempt
Finish Answering questions in logbook on Transgenic Gene (Destination 2: Task 1) 
Homework: STUDY NOTES (MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Tuesday, September 26: 
REVIEW For MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Wednesday, September 27: 
MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) pg 96-102
Thursday, September 28: 
BIORESEARCH: Destination 3: Passing It On (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) pg 104-109
Friday, September 29:
HOMECOMING

Monday, September 25: 
Rebuild Transgenic Gene if you were unsuccessful at first attempt
Finish Answering questions in logbook on Transgenic Gene (Destination 2: Task 1) 
Homework: STUDY NOTES (MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Tuesday, September 26: 
REVIEW For MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Wednesday, September 27: 
MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) pg 96-102
Thursday, September 28: 
BIORESEARCH: Destination 3: Passing It On (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) pg 104-109
Friday, September 29:
HOMECOMING

Monday, September 25: 
Rebuild Transgenic Gene if you were unsuccessful at first attempt
Finish Answering questions in logbook on Transgenic Gene (Destination 2: Task 1) 
Homework: STUDY NOTES (MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Tuesday, September 26: 
REVIEW For MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
Wednesday, September 27: 
MAJOR TEST: Wednesday, September 27 on BIORESEARCH: Destination 1 and 2 (Biotechnology, DNA, Transgenic gene) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis) pg 96-102
Thursday, September 28: 
BIORESEARCH: Destination 3: Passing It On (Cell Division, Mitosis, Meiosis) 
HOMEWORK: READ Chapter 5 (Cell Reproduction): Section 2 (Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis) pg 104-109
Friday, September 29:
HOMECOMING

Monday, September 18: 
REVIEW Destination 1: Biotechnology 
Start Bioresearch Destination 2: Task 1 (Building a Watson and Crick Model) 
HOMEWORK: Read pages 110-115 in science book (Chapter 4: Section 3 DNA); CHAPTER 4 (Cell Reproduction vocabulary due tomorrow, page 120); Chapter 4 vocab quiz on Friday 
Tuesday, September 19: 
Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Vocabulary due at the beginning of class
REVIEW Chromosomes/DNA (NOTES)
Homework: STUDY NOTES; Chapter 4 Vocab quiz on FRIDAY
Wednesday, September 20: 
BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
Homework: Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due tomorrow, page 148, STUDY NOTES, STUDY NOTES, Read Chapter 5: Section 3: Advances in Genetics (pg. 141- 143) 
Thursday, September 21: 
Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due at the beginning of class
Continue working on BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow 
Friday, September 22: 
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz 
REVIEW/FINISH Destination 2: DNA/Transgenic Gene
HOMEWORK: STUDY NOTES, READ page 96-102 (Chapter 4: Cell Reproduction: Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis)
****ALL SCIENCE DEFINITIONS MUST COME FROM THE SCIENCE BOOK GLOSSARY****

Monday, September 18: 
REVIEW Destination 1: Biotechnology 
Start Bioresearch Destination 2: Task 1 (Building a Watson and Crick Model) 
HOMEWORK: Read pages 110-115 in science book (Chapter 4: Section 3 DNA); CHAPTER 4 (Cell Reproduction vocabulary due tomorrow, page 120); Chapter 4 vocab quiz on Friday 
Tuesday, September 19: 
Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Vocabulary due at the beginning of class
REVIEW Chromosomes/DNA (NOTES)
Homework: STUDY NOTES; Chapter 4 Vocab quiz on FRIDAY
Wednesday, September 20: 
BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
Homework: Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due tomorrow, page 148, STUDY NOTES, STUDY NOTES, Read Chapter 5: Section 3: Advances in Genetics (pg. 141- 143) 
Thursday, September 21: 
Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due at the beginning of class
Continue working on BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow 
Friday, September 22: 
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz 
REVIEW/FINISH Destination 2: DNA/Transgenic Gene
HOMEWORK: STUDY NOTES, READ page 96-102 (Chapter 4: Cell Reproduction: Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis)
****ALL SCIENCE DEFINITIONS MUST COME FROM THE SCIENCE BOOK GLOSSARY****

Monday, September 18: 
REVIEW Destination 1: Biotechnology 
Start Bioresearch Destination 2: Task 1 (Building a Watson and Crick Model) 
HOMEWORK: Read pages 110-115 in science book (Chapter 4: Section 3 DNA); CHAPTER 4 (Cell Reproduction vocabulary due tomorrow, page 120); Chapter 4 vocab quiz on Friday 
Tuesday, September 19: 
Chapter 4 (Cell Reproduction) Vocabulary due at the beginning of class
REVIEW Chromosomes/DNA (NOTES)
Homework: STUDY NOTES; Chapter 4 Vocab quiz on FRIDAY
Wednesday, September 20: 
BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
Homework: Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due tomorrow, page 148, STUDY NOTES, STUDY NOTES, Read Chapter 5: Section 3: Advances in Genetics (pg. 141- 143) 
Thursday, September 21: 
Chapter 5 (Heredity) vocabulary due at the beginning of class
Continue working on BIORSEARCH Destination 2: Task 1 (Creating a Transgenic Gene) 
HOMEWORK: Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz tomorrow 
Friday, September 22: 
Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz 
REVIEW/FINISH Destination 2: DNA/Transgenic Gene
HOMEWORK: STUDY NOTES, READ page 96-102 (Chapter 4: Cell Reproduction: Section 1 (Cell Division and Mitosis)
****ALL SCIENCE DEFINITIONS MUST COME FROM THE SCIENCE BOOK GLOSSARY****

Make sure to complete EmployAbility Soft Skills Personal Assessment and STEM Orientation Worksheet before class Monday.  PLEASE COME SEE ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!

STEM Orientation Study guides handed out on Friday.

STEM ORIENTATION MAJOR TEST WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Monday, September 11: 
STEM EmployAbility Soft Skills: Computer Module and Activity 1 (Interpersonal Skills: introduces students to behavior styles--that is, our manner in approaching people. Students will learn four common styles of behavior that can hinder or promote respect for others. 
Tuesday, September 12: 
All STEM orientation, personal assessment, and interpersonal skills module 1 completed. 
REVIEW for STEM Orientation Major Test
Wednesday, September 13: 
STEM ORIENTATION Expedition MAJOR TEST 
Thursday, September 14: 
Start BIORESEARCH Expedition 
Bioresearch Expedition: Destination 1 (Learning How to Learn) 
Friday, September 15:
Bioresearch Expedition: Destination 1 (Learning How to Learn)

Monday, September 4: 
LABOR DAY :)
Tuesday, September 5: 
Continue STEM Orientation Expedition 
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get with me to make up STEM. 
Wednesday, September 6: 
Finish STEM Orientation Expedition 
STEM Orientation Expedition Logbooks will be due Thursday, September 7. (These logbooks are classwork)
Thursday, September 7: 
STEM Orientation logbooks Due at the beginning of class
Soft skills STEM pre-assessment 
Friday, September 8:
STEM Microburst: Interpersonal Skills 
Study guides given for STEM orientation Major Test (STEM Orientation Major Test: Wednesday, September 13)

Monday, September 4: 
LABOR DAY :)
Tuesday, September 5: 
Continue STEM Orientation Expedition 
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get with me to make up STEM. 
Wednesday, September 6: 
Finish STEM Orientation Expedition 
STEM Orientation Expedition Logbooks will be due Thursday, September 7. (These logbooks are classwork)
Thursday, September 7: 
STEM Orientation logbooks Due at the beginning of class
Soft skills STEM pre-assessment 
Friday, September 8:
STEM Microburst: Interpersonal Skills 
Study guides given for STEM orientation Major Test (STEM Orientation Major Test: Wednesday, September 13)

Monday, September 4: 
LABOR DAY :)
Tuesday, September 5: 
Continue STEM Orientation Expedition 
If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get with me to make up STEM. 
Wednesday, September 6: 
Finish STEM Orientation Expedition 
STEM Orientation Expedition Logbooks will be due Thursday, September 7. (These logbooks are classwork)
Thursday, September 7: 
STEM Orientation logbooks Due at the beginning of class
Soft skills STEM pre-assessment 
Friday, September 8:
STEM Microburst: Interpersonal Skills 
Study guides given for STEM orientation Major Test (STEM Orientation Major Test: Wednesday, September 13)

Monday, August 28:
Finish Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 Notes page 12 (The Diversity of Cellular Life)
Bring colored pencils to class 
Coloring and labeling The Plant Cell
Complete Venn diagram worksheet on similarities/differences in A Plant and Animal Cell
Make sure to bring all notes on Chapter 2 (Cells) to class. We will review them and star them for test
Homework: Study; Plant and Animal labeling quiz tomorrow Tuesday, August 28.
Chapter 2 Major Test (Cells): Section 1 and 2: Wednesday, August 30
Tuesday, August 29:
Labeling Quiz on Plant and Animal Cells
We will review for out Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Homework: Study for Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Wednesday, August 30: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Thursday, August 31: 
We will start out STEM orientation
Friday, September 1:
STEM orientation

Monday, August 28:
Finish Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 Notes page 12 (The Diversity of Cellular Life)
Bring colored pencils to class 
Coloring and labeling The Plant Cell
Complete Venn diagram worksheet on similarities/differences in A Plant and Animal Cell
Make sure to bring all notes on Chapter 2 (Cells) to class. We will review them and star them for test
Homework: Study; Plant and Animal labeling quiz tomorrow Tuesday, August 28.
Chapter 2 Major Test (Cells): Section 1 and 2: Wednesday, August 30
Tuesday, August 29:
Labeling Quiz on Plant and Animal Cells
We will review for out Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Homework: Study for Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Wednesday, August 30: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Thursday, August 31: 
We will start out STEM orientation
Friday, September 1:
STEM orientation

Monday, August 28:
Finish Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 Notes page 12 (The Diversity of Cellular Life)
Bring colored pencils to class 
Coloring and labeling The Plant Cell
Complete Venn diagram worksheet on similarities/differences in A Plant and Animal Cell
Make sure to bring all notes on Chapter 2 (Cells) to class. We will review them and star them for test
Homework: Study; Plant and Animal labeling quiz tomorrow Tuesday, August 28.
Chapter 2 Major Test (Cells): Section 1 and 2: Wednesday, August 30
Tuesday, August 29:
Labeling Quiz on Plant and Animal Cells
We will review for out Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Homework: Study for Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Wednesday, August 30: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 Major Test
Thursday, August 31: 
We will start out STEM orientation
Friday, September 1:
STEM orientation

MONDAY, AUGUST 21: 
LAST DAY TO TURN IN SIGNED SYLLABUS
TURN IN SIGNED LAB SAFETY CONTRACTS
CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 AND 2 VOCAB DUE (13 VOCAB WORDS)
IN CLASS: CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 2 (VIEWING CELLS) NOTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22: 
MAKE SURE TO BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS TODAY AND THE REST OF THE WEEK
CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 (CELL STRUCTURE): CELL SHAPE AND SIZE, TWO TYPES OF CELLS (EUKARYOTIC AND PROKARYOTIC), ANIMAL CELL
MAKE SURE TO STUDY CLASS NOTES EVERY NIGHT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23
MAKE SURE TO BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS TODAY AND THE REST OF THE WEEK
CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 (CELL STRUCTURE): THE CELL MEMBRANE, THE NUCLEUS, CHROMOSOME, CHROMATID, NUCLEOLUS, RIBOSOMES, ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
MAKE SURE TO STUDY CLASS NOTES EVERY NIGHT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24: 
MAKE SURE TO BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS TODAY AND THE REST OF THE WEEK
CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 (CELL STRUCTURE): GOLGI APPARATUS (BODY), VESICLES, LYSOSOMES, PEROXISOMES, VACUOLES, MITOCHONDRIA, CYTOSKELETON, CENTRIOLES
MAKE SURE TO STUDY CLASS NOTES EVERY NIGHT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25:
MAKE SURE TO BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS TODAY 
CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 (CELL STRUCTURE): THE PLANT CELL, DIVERSITY OF CELLULAR LIFE
MONDAY, AUGUST 28: PLANT AND ANIMAL LABELING QUIZ
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30: CHAPTER 2 (CELLS): SECTION 1 AND 2 MAJOR TEST

Monday, August 14: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1 (What is Science?) Notes. 
Handout syllabus (last page complete, signed, and returned by Friday for a Daily grade (100) 
Homework: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 Vocabulary due tomorrow (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. 
Read Chapter 1: Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does Life come from?) pg 14-21
Tuesday, August 15: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 vocabulary due at the beginning of class. 
Chapter 1(Exploring and Classifying Life) Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does life come from) Notes
Homework: 
Daily quiz on Thursday, August 17: Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, August 16: 
Review Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Homework:
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz tomorrow
Thursday, August 17: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz 
After quiz: Read Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 (Cell Structure)  pg. 38-45
Review lab safety rules. Handout lab safety contracts. 
Homework: Review and read syllabus with parents. Fill out, sign, and return last page by tomorrow for a Daily Quiz grade (100) and sign and return lab safety contracts. 
Friday, August 18: 
Back page of syllabus and lab safety contracts due at the beginning of class
Chapter 2 (Cells) Section 1 Notes: Cell Traits, Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm 
Homework: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 (13 vocab words) Vocab due on Tuesday, August 22.

Monday, August 14: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1 (What is Science?) Notes. 
Handout syllabus (last page complete, signed, and returned by Friday for a Daily grade (100) 
Homework: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 Vocabulary due tomorrow (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. 
Read Chapter 1: Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does Life come from?) pg 14-21
Tuesday, August 15: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 vocabulary due at the beginning of class. 
Chapter 1(Exploring and Classifying Life) Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does life come from) Notes
Homework: 
Daily quiz on Thursday, August 17: Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, August 16: 
Review Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Homework:
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz tomorrow
Thursday, August 17: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz 
After quiz: Read Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 (Cell Structure)  pg. 38-45
Review lab safety rules. Handout lab safety contracts. 
Homework: Review and read syllabus with parents. Fill out, sign, and return last page by tomorrow for a Daily Quiz grade (100) and sign and return lab safety contracts. 
Friday, August 18: 
Back page of syllabus and lab safety contracts due at the beginning of class
Chapter 2 (Cells) Section 1 Notes: Cell Traits, Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm 
Homework: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 (13 vocab words) Vocab due on Tuesday, August 22.

Monday, August 14: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1 (What is Science?) Notes. 
Handout syllabus (last page complete, signed, and returned by Friday for a Daily grade (100) 
Homework: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 Vocabulary due tomorrow (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. 
Read Chapter 1: Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does Life come from?) pg 14-21
Tuesday, August 15: 
Chapter 1: Section 1, 2, 3 vocabulary due at the beginning of class. 
Chapter 1(Exploring and Classifying Life) Section 2 (Living Things) and Section 3 (Where does life come from) Notes
Homework: 
Daily quiz on Thursday, August 17: Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Wednesday, August 16: 
Review Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3
Homework:
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz tomorrow
Thursday, August 17: 
Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Daily Quiz 
After quiz: Read Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 (Cell Structure)  pg. 38-45
Review lab safety rules. Handout lab safety contracts. 
Homework: Review and read syllabus with parents. Fill out, sign, and return last page by tomorrow for a Daily Quiz grade (100) and sign and return lab safety contracts. 
Friday, August 18: 
Back page of syllabus and lab safety contracts due at the beginning of class
Chapter 2 (Cells) Section 1 Notes: Cell Traits, Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm 
Homework: 
Chapter 2 (Cells): Section 1 and 2 (13 vocab words) Vocab due on Tuesday, August 22.

Finish "Get to know you" activity
Start on Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Vocab (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. Due Tuesday, August 15. 
Homework: Read Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life) : Section 1 (What is Science?) pg -6-13

Finish "Get to know you" activity
Start on Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Vocab (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. Due Tuesday, August 15. 
Homework: Read Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life) : Section 1 (What is Science?) pg -6-13

Finish "Get to know you" activity
Start on Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life): Section 1, 2, 3 Vocab (11 vocab words). Must be hand written. Due Tuesday, August 15. 
Homework: Read Chapter 1 (Exploring and Classifying Life) : Section 1 (What is Science?) pg -6-13

1.) Review syllabus and classroom rules
2.) "Get to know you" activity
3.) Review google classroom

1.) Review syllabus and classroom rules
2.) "Get to know you" activity
3.) Review google classroom

1.) Review syllabus and classroom rules
2.) "Get to know you" activity
3.) Review google classroom