Life Science
Students will be turning in their completed data tables tomorrow as evidence of progress on their science fair project.
Today, we went over the structure of a 5-paragraph essay and worked on an outline for an essay about modern advances in genetics (genetic engineering, selective breeding, cloning, etc...). The content of the essay comes from readings in the textbook, an article about athletes using gene therapy, and in-class discussions. The final draft is due on Thursday. It should be typed, double-spaced, 12-point, arial or times new roman font. Each paragraph should contain 4 to 6 sentences and be written in 3rd person with correct spelling, proper grammar, and advanced vocabulary (stay away from the following: I, You, My, This essay, This paper, a lot, good, bad, do, like, way, etc...).
Earth Science
We are continuing our exploration into the Earth's interior. Today, we discussed the Earth's magnetic field and how iron-bearing minerals align in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field. Tomorrow, we will discuss the evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics.
FRIDAY, we will be having a quiz covering the following topics: seismic waves, earthquakes, seismograms, the layers of the Earth's interior (2 systems), sources of heat in the Earth's interior, conduction, convection, radiation, plate boundaries, location of volcanoes and mountains, hot spots, Earth's magnetic field, and evidence of plate tectonic theory. Tonight, students should be reviewing their notes about these topics.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
It's all in the.....
Life Science
GENES! - Students are to read pages 132 through 138 in preparation for our discussion on genetic engineering and other advances in genetics.
Students are to be working on their science fair projects.
Earth Science
LOCATION! - Students are to read pages pages 178 through 181 in preparation for our discussion on the location of volcanoes on the Earth.
GENES! - Students are to read pages 132 through 138 in preparation for our discussion on genetic engineering and other advances in genetics.
Students are to be working on their science fair projects.
Earth Science
LOCATION! - Students are to read pages pages 178 through 181 in preparation for our discussion on the location of volcanoes on the Earth.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
What is in there?
Life Science
Students are to be working on their science fair projects. All experiments need to be completed by the end of Thanksgiving break.
Earth Science
Students are to be reviewing their notes regarding the Earth's interior - solid/liquid, s and p waves, convection, earthquakes, and plate boundaries.
Students are to be working on their science fair projects. All experiments need to be completed by the end of Thanksgiving break.
Earth Science
Students are to be reviewing their notes regarding the Earth's interior - solid/liquid, s and p waves, convection, earthquakes, and plate boundaries.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
What's the Story?
Life Science
Students have completed their "Create your Creature" sheets. We compared the traits of the mother and father with those of the offspring. Today, we began to complete the study guide for a quiz scheduled for Friday. Students are to study the history of genetics (Mendel, Sutton) and Mendel's cross.
Earth Science
Students are working to complete their "My Life as a Rock" stories. Homework is to complete the pictures (in full color - no white space) and define the vocabulary at the back of the booklet. The vocabulary includes: porphyritic, volcano, batholith, sediment, weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, floodplain, meander, delta, loess, stress, fold, and fault.
Students have completed their "Create your Creature" sheets. We compared the traits of the mother and father with those of the offspring. Today, we began to complete the study guide for a quiz scheduled for Friday. Students are to study the history of genetics (Mendel, Sutton) and Mendel's cross.
Earth Science
Students are working to complete their "My Life as a Rock" stories. Homework is to complete the pictures (in full color - no white space) and define the vocabulary at the back of the booklet. The vocabulary includes: porphyritic, volcano, batholith, sediment, weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, floodplain, meander, delta, loess, stress, fold, and fault.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Combinations Control the Outcome!
Life Science
We are continuing our work in studying genetics. Students are learning about how combinations of genes control the outcome of offspring. They working on creating their own creature in class with four chosen traits consisting of both dominant and recessive genes. For homework, students are to read pages 102 - 112 in the textbook, define all of the bold words and write out the bold sentences.
Earth Science
Students are learning how rocks move through the rock cycle. The combination of mineral composition and physical processes control the outcome of rocks formed on the surface of the Earth. For homework, students are to review the three types of rocks and the various environments/conditions in which they form.
We are continuing our work in studying genetics. Students are learning about how combinations of genes control the outcome of offspring. They working on creating their own creature in class with four chosen traits consisting of both dominant and recessive genes. For homework, students are to read pages 102 - 112 in the textbook, define all of the bold words and write out the bold sentences.
Earth Science
Students are learning how rocks move through the rock cycle. The combination of mineral composition and physical processes control the outcome of rocks formed on the surface of the Earth. For homework, students are to review the three types of rocks and the various environments/conditions in which they form.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Create Your Creature and I am a Rock!
Life Science
Students have been working on color plates regarding genetics. The packet of color plates will be collected on Friday. In class on Friday, we will begin creating our own creature with specific dominant and recessive traits.
SCIENCE FAIR: Student MUST be gathering all necessary materials and performing their experiments over the next 2 to 3 weekends. ALL experiments must be completed by the return to school following Thanksgiving break unless otherwise approved. We will be moving forward with working with data and writing the research paper.
Earth Science
Students are working to complete a packet of questions for the CH 12 reading (handout). This will be collected on Friday. On Friday, we will begin writing a short story of "My Life as a Rock!"
Students have been working on color plates regarding genetics. The packet of color plates will be collected on Friday. In class on Friday, we will begin creating our own creature with specific dominant and recessive traits.
SCIENCE FAIR: Student MUST be gathering all necessary materials and performing their experiments over the next 2 to 3 weekends. ALL experiments must be completed by the return to school following Thanksgiving break unless otherwise approved. We will be moving forward with working with data and writing the research paper.
Earth Science
Students are working to complete a packet of questions for the CH 12 reading (handout). This will be collected on Friday. On Friday, we will begin writing a short story of "My Life as a Rock!"
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