Class+time+and+homework

__**Class Time:**__ Class was spent working on blue prints and miniature prototypes. Both of these were to be turned in by the end of class. __**Homework:**__ If you have not turned in your blue print or miniature prototype, come in before school tuesday to turn it in. __**Class Time:**__ We spent class working on our blue print and miniature prototype for the chair project. __**Homework:**__ Make sure that your 15 group research points and individual design questions are completed on your group google doc.
 * __Friday May 25__ **
 * __Wed/Thur May 23/24__ **

__**Class Time:**__ We finished adding our 15 research points to our google doc. Chair designs were then discussed by groups. The rest of class was spent working on individual design questions. __**Homework:**__ Finish your individual design questions on the google doc.
 * __Tuesday May 22__ **

__**Class Time:**__ Class was spent going through the details for the prototype project and then working on the first steps of the project. Chair Prezi: http://prezi.com/gn-b8bm8a4s9/cardboard-furniture/auth_key=56ee0b8d25075388a3cb44f5f857b29eabf9a3af __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Monday May 21__ **

__**Class Time:**__ We did our journal and then spent the rest of class working on a computer simulation of frog ecology. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Friday May 18__ **

__**Class Time:**__ We spent the shortened period watching an episode of mythbusters. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Thursday May 17__ **

**__Class Time:__** All of class was spent doing the frog dissection. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Tues/Wed May 15/16__ **

__**Class Time:**__ Journal. We returned our botany books. We then discussed the frog dissection for tuesday and wednesday. The rest of class was spent looking at a virtual frog dissection. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Monday May 14__ **

__**Class Time:**__ Journal. We then played a review game for the chapter 5 test. After this, we took the chapter 5 test. After the test we did a 2nd part to the journal for the day. We spent the rest of class watching an episode of Mythbusters. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Thurs/Fri May 10/11__ **

**__Class Time:__** Journal. Class was spent playing a review game. __**Homework:**__ Study for the Chapter 5 Test. The test will Thursday for Periods 1,5,9 and Friday for Periods 2,7,8
 * __Wednesday May 9__ **

__**Class Time:**__ We began doing journals again. We then observed our bean seeds. Next, we reviewed flower structure and added a life cycle page to our plant books. Lastly, we worked on our study guide for Chapter 5. __**Homework:**__ Finish Chapter 5 Study guide. Study for the Chapter 5 Test.
 * __Mon/Tues May 7/8__ **

__**Class Time:**__ We took care of our plants and turned in our plant journals. We spent the rest of class working on a virtual lab on pollination. __**Homework:**__ None
 * __Friday May 4__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants and made observations on our bean plants. We then checked over the angiosperms packet. Next, we went to the computer lab and did a GIZMO on flower pollination. We spent the rest of class adding a flower structure page to our plant books. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish adding the flower structure page to your plant book.
 * __Wed/Thurs May 2/3__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We then reviewed our plant books. The rest of class was spent reading pg. 151-157 and working on the angiosperms packet. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish pg. 151-157 and complete the angiosperms packet.
 * __Tuesday May 1__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We spent the rest of class making a plant book over the structure of plants. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish Plant Book
 * __Monday April 30__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants and checked over the classwork from the block day. We then spent the rest of class dissecting a seed. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Friday April 27__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. Then we played a review game for our chapter 4 test. Next, we took our Chapter 4 Test. After we finished the test we read about seeds and filled out a guided reading packet. We then went over the guided reading packet. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Wed/Thur April 25/26__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. The rest of class was spent reviewing for the chapter 4 test. ** __Homework:__ ** Study for the Chapter 4 Test.
 * __Tuesday April 24__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. Then we went over materials from photosynthesis. The rest of class was spent working on the chapter 4 study guide. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish note cards for study guide. Study for the Chapter 4 test that will occur on the block day this week.
 * __Monday April 23__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. The rest of class was spent doing a computer simulation lab on photosynthesis at www.explorelearning.com ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Friday April 20__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We checked our guided notes packet and went through the packet together. We then put together a Venn Diagram comparing vascular plants to non-vascular plants. The rest of class was spent starting photosynthesis. ** __Homework:__ ** Read pages 114-119 and fill in your photosynthesis packet.
 * __Wed/Thur April 18/19__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We then presented our plant posters. We then watched a video and discussed plant adaptations. ** __Homework:__ ** Read pages 108-111 and finish filling out your guided notes packet.
 * __Tuesday April 17__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We were on our field trip to the Holocaust Museum ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Monday April 16__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took of our plants. Lab reports for the rubber band cannon lab were turned in. We then spent the rest of class preparing a poster over a portion of the reading that will be presented to the class on tuesday. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Friday April 13__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants and staked our plants up to prevent the stems from breaking. Botany books were then passed out. Following that, the botany pretest was taken. ** __Homework:__ ** Read pages 104-107, fill out the Ch. 4 Section 1 notes handout as you read. The handout should be filled in through the 5th adaptation "Plants need to reproduce" due friday. The rubber band cannon lab report is due on FRIDAY
 * __Wed/Thurs April 11/12__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We spent the rest of class finishing going over the new lab report sections and working on the rubber band cannon lab report. ** __Homework:__ ** Rubber band cannon Lab Report due FRIDAY
 * __Tuesday April 10__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. We then spent class reviewing the new sections that will be included in the Rubberband Cannon Lab Report ** __Homework:__ ** Rubberband Cannon Lab Report due FRIDAY
 * __Monday April 9__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. Then we completed the Rubber Band Cannon Lab. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish the rubber band cannon lab packet.
 * __Wed/Thurs April 4/5__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We took care of our plants. Then we reviewed the new sections that will be required in the next lab report. Finally, we went over percent error in a lab. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Tuesday April 3__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We spent class planting our plants for our botany unit. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Monday April 2__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We finished watching Mythbusters and filling out the worksheet that goes with it. We then reviewed the scientific method in the episode. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Friday March 23__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We spent class doing physics vocab Bingo. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Thursday March 22__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We turned in our physics books. We reviewed variables. We spent the rest of class watching an episode of Mythbusters and filling out a worksheet for the episode. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Wednesday March 21__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We spent all of class taking our physics test. ** __Homework:__ ** None
 * __Monday March 19__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** Homework was checked for completion. The rest of class was used to work on the study guide and study for Monday's Test ** __Homework:__ ** STUDY!!! Test on Monday over physics. We will meet in Room 328 (computer lab) on Monday for the Test
 * __Wednesday March 14__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** Homework was checked for completion and then reviewed. Class was then spent going over forces and force diagrams. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish the practice problems in the force packet.
 * __Tuesday March 13__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** Homework was checked for completion. Portfolio materials were handed out. Newton's Three Laws were reviewed. The rest of class was used to work on practice problems. ** __Homework:__ ** Finish Newton's 2nd Law Practice Problems, K'Nex Lab is due Tuesday
 * __Monday March 12__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We turned in the week's journal, prepared our conference portfolio material for science, and worked on the reading about Newton's 3 Laws ** __Homework:__ ** Read pages 44-49 and answer all the questions in the reading. Also answer the questions in the Newton's 3 laws handout. Work on the K'Nex Lab Report that is due on Tuesday
 * __Friday March 9__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We spent all of class working on the K'Nex Physics lab ** __Homework:__ ** Finish the analysis portion of the lab handout
 * __Wed/Thurs March 7/8__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We spent all of class taking the motion quiz on Quia. **__Homework:__** None
 * __Tuesday March 6__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We reviewed acceleration and then worked on the Motion Quiz Study Guide. Also, Mr. Philipp now has a school e-mail address: jphilipp@nssd112.org The e-mail will be posted under contact information on this Wiki. ** __Homework__: ** Finish Motion Quiz Study Guide, Study for Motion Quiz (Meet tomorrow in Room 216 for Motion Quiz)
 * __Monday March 5__ **

** __Class Time:__ ** We reviewed speed and velocity practice problems, read pages 16-19 and discussed acceleration ** __Homework:__ ** Acceleration Practice Problems (due monday), all physics practice problems from class this week will be checked for completion on monday
 * __Thurs/Fri March 1/2__ **

**__Class Time__:** We reviewed pages 8-13 from the book. We then discussed speed and velocity. The rest of the period was spent working on physics practice problems. __**Homework**__: None
 * __Tuesday/Wednesday February 28/29__ **

__Class Time:__ We reviewed the distance and displacement practice problems from last friday. We then read pages 8-13 and worked on the book problems __Homework:__ None
 * __Monday February 27__ **

__Class Time__: We changes our seats, received our quarter grades, and cleaned out our binders/folders. We then learned about distance and displacement and worked on some practice problems. __Homework__: (1) Complete the six practice distance/displacement problems. Attempt each problem and write any questions down that you may have.
 * __Friday February 24__ **

__Class Time__: We turned in our textbooks, received our new physics textbook, and got our grades on our heredity quiz. We then took the physics pre-test and watched some of the Bill Nye genetics video. __Homework__: (1) None, unless your binder was not complete. You have until Friday to submit for a grade.
 * __Wed/Thurs February 22/23__ **

__Class Time__: Today we took our heredity quiz and then read about heredity. If you are absent, plan on taking the quiz during class on Wednesday or Thursday. __Homework__: (1) Textbooks will be collected on block day. (2) Tab #1 Binder Check on block day.
 * __Tuesday February 21__ **

__Class Time__: Today we graded/checked our answers to Bikini Bottom Genetics #2, went over the study guide (you can print it out from today's homework), and we watched a portion of Bill Nye's Greatest Discoveries in Genetics. __Homework__: (1) Heredity Quiz Tuesday. The quiz will be on Quia (go to room 216). Here is the study guide if you were absent. (2) Textbooks will be collected next week on block day. (3) Tab #1 Binder Check next week on block day.
 * __Friday February 17__ **

**__Wed/Thurs February 15/16__** __Class Time__: Today we completed our notes on punnett squares, cleaned and organized our binders, and graded our answers to our 3.2 guided reading. We also worked on two different Bikini Bottom Genetics to help us with lots of practice punnett square problems. __Homework__: (1) Heredity Quiz Tuesday (2) Bikini Bottom Genetics #2 due Friday

**__Tuesday February 14__** __Class Time__: Today we checked our answers to the Mixed-Up Species article. If you did not have this completed or were absent, show me your work tomorrow. We then talked about the rest of the heredity vocabulary and began looking at how to complete punnett squares. __Homework__: none, unless you have absent work to complete.

**__Monday February 13__** __Class Time__: Today we worked independently on two assignments. (1) We read 3.2 and completed the guided reading. (2) We read Mixed-Up Species and completed the corresponding questions. __Homework__: Complete any work that was not finished during class today. Both the 3.2 guided reading and the Mixed-Up Species Article.

**__Thurs/Fri February 9/10__** __Class Time__: We finished our genetic trait activity from Tuesday. We then focused on the objectives from section 1: we watched a short video on sickle cell disease, we talked about the vocabulary and completed the examples, we graded and discussed our guided reading, and then we worked on the section assessment. __Homework__: Chapter 3 Section 1 Assessment p. 81 #1-2 (We started this in class. Be sure to complete if you did not have time to finish).

**__Wednesday February 8__** __Class Time__: Today we looked at 15 traits that were passed onto you from your parents and determined which type of the trait you have. When we finish on block day, we will try to determine the dominant and recessive form of the trait. __Homework__: (1) Mitosis Quiz Retakes Thursday during lunch or after school. Make sure you see me to schedule a time. You also need to have your retake form signed and turned in to take the retake.

**__Tuesday February 7__** __Class Time__: Today we began learning about heredity. We worked on vocabulary, read part of our textbook, and completed the guided reading. __Homework__: (1) Heredity Vocabulary-do the definitions only, not the example. (2) Guided Reading Packet (3) Read Chapter 3 Section 1 (3) If you were not here for the quiz, you must make the quiz up by Wednesday afternoon.

**__Monday February 6__** __Class Time__: Today we were in the computer lab taking our Mitosis quiz. If you were absent today, or did not take the quiz, make sure you contact me as soon as possible to schedule a time. The quiz must be taken by Wednesday. __Homework__: None

**__Friday February 3__** __Class Time__: Today we passed back papers, graded our answers on our recent assignments, and talked about the purpose of meiosis. If you were not here today, you will need to print off these notes as this information will be on the quiz. __Homework:__ (1) Mitosis quiz on Monday. Go to room 216 since this quiz will be on quia.

**__Wed/Thurs February 1/2__** __Class Time__: We worked in the computer lab completing a gizmo that focuses on and reviews mitosis and the chromosome. If you were not in class today, you can complete this assignment at home. You will need to print the following directions and two worksheets. __Homework:__ (1) Mitosis Gizmo packet needs to be finished by Friday if you did not finish during class. (2) Mitosis Quiz Monday February 6th on Quia in room 216. (3) Bring in $1 for our class fundraiser if you would like a free daily homework pass. One pass per student.

**__Tuesday January 31__** __Class Time__: We finished our mitosis diagrams books in necessary. We then completed a mitosis review activity where we recreated each step of mitosis with colored pieces of yarn. If you were not here today, you will need to do this activity at home. You can just use the colored key in place of actually using the yarn. We also received the study guide today. __Homework:__ (1) Mitosis Quiz Monday February 6th on Quia in room 216. (2) Bring in $1 for our class fundraiser if you would like a free daily homework pass. One pass per student. (3) Mitosis books due block day. Book will be checked for completion and accuracy. (4) Mitosis Review Yarn activity due on block day if you did not finish in class. The students who went on the choir trip are still expected to turn in their assignment on block day since you were supposed to get your assignments before the missed class.

**__Monday January 30__** __Class Time__: We finished our mitosis diagrams. We then added the events that take place at each phase and the vocabulary to our books. Our books are now finished. If you were not here today, you will need to finish your book. __Homework:__ (1) Mitosis Quiz Friday February 3rd on Quia in room 216 (2) Bring in $1 for our class fundraiser if you would like a free daily homework pass. One pass per student. (3) If you were absent last Friday, you will have two articles to read with questions on a handout for each article. On the back of the worksheet, list five facts you learned from each article. Also, provide an explanation for whether you would recommend the article to a friend or not.

**__Friday January 27__** __Class Time__: We read two articles dealing with DNA today. If you are absent today, I will give you a copy of the articles and questions on Monday. __Homework__ : None, except for 8th period. Your movie notes are due Monday. If you were absent on Friday, see Monday's homework for a description of the assignment.

**__Wed/Thurs January 25/26__** __Class Time__: All classes but 8th period will continue to work on their mitosis book. We then had a discussion involving debate questions focusing on the themes in Gattaca. Everyone also received a print out of their second quarter grades. __Homework__ : None, except for 8th period. Your movie notes are due Monday.

**__Tuesday January 24__** __Class Time__: All classes are in different spots right now. Period 1, 2, and 5 - Finished Gattaca and turned in our movie notes. We then began our Mitosis Book. Periods 7 - Finished Gattaca. MOVIE NOTES ARE DUE THURSDAY!!!!!! Period 8 - Began our Mitosis books. We will continue Gattaca on Thrusday. Period 9 - Finished Gattaca and turned in movie notes. We will begin mitosis tomorrow. __Homework__ : Period 7 - Gattaca notes are due Thursday.

**__Monday January 23__** __Class Time__: We continued to watch Gattaca. We missed period 8 due to the assembly. __Homework__ : Finish your movie notes as much as possible. They will be collected during class tomorrow.

**__Friday January 20__** __Class Time__: We continued to watch Gattaca. Period 8 went to the spelling bee. __Homework__ : None

**__Wed/Thurs January 18/19__** __Class Time__: We finished up any questions we had after our debate and then began Gattaca. __Homework__ : No homework

**__Tuesday January 17__** __Class Time__: We had our debate about cloning today. __Homework__ : If you are required to retake the DNA test, or if you were absent during the DNA test, you will be taking your test Wednesday January 18th after school in room 216.

**__Friday January 13__** __Class Time__: We finished the Clone Age series in preparation for our debate on Tuesday. __Homework__ : (1) If I do not have your Gattaca permission slip by Tuesday, you will not be allowed to watch the movie. (2) If I still need your DNA Extraction pre-lab report, please turn in by Tuesday.

*Note to students on Thursday. While taking the test, make sure you are very careful with your answers and double check your work. I will be going through all of the short answer and fill in the blank questions and grading them manually. Also, be very careful with the diagram, some students have been submitting incorrect answers because they are not thinking through their work. Good Luck!

**__Wed/Thurs January 11/12__** __Class Time__: We took our DNA test and then prepared for our cloning debate. Debate will take place on Friday. __Homework__ : (1) Gattaca parent permission slip due Friday. (2) Cloning notes due Friday.

**__Tuesday January 10__** __Class Time__: We turned in our lab reports, corrected the answers on our study guide, and finished part 1 of Clone Age. __ Homework: __ (1) DNA test on block day. If you need a copy of the study guide, click here: (2) Gattaca parent permission slip due by Friday.

**__Monday January 9__** __Class Time__: We completed all of our notes on DNA, peer-edited our lab reports, and watched the preview for Gattaca. __Homework__: (1) Study guide due Tuesday. If you need a copy of the study guide, click here: (2) Pre-Lab reports are due Tuesday. (3) DNA Test on block day (Wednesday or Thursday) (4) Gattaca parent permission slip due by Friday

**__Friday January 6__** __Class Time__: We worked on our lab report in the computer lab. You can print the documents if needed. __Homework__: (1) Work on the study guide over the weekend, and have completed by Tuesday in preparation for next-week's test. Some items still need to be learned on Monday. (2) Monday we will peer-edit your pre-lab reports. Please bring in a printed lab-report and your rubric. (3) Pre-Lab reports are due Tuesday. (4) DNA Test on block day (Wednesday or Thursday)

**__Wed/Thurs January 4/5__** __Class Time__: We corrected our answers to the Sporting Chance article. We graded our DNA pre-tests. We explored the Tour of the Basics website and talked about What is DNA? There is a worksheet with questions that goes along with the website (see the homework below for a link to the website). Lastly, we talked about cloning and watched part 1 of "Clone Age." __Homework__: (1) Review Tour of the Basics website by Friday. [|Tour of the Basics Website] (2) Friday will be our Tab 1 and 2 binder check (3) Friday we will be in Lab 328 working on the Pre-Lab Report. Please be sure to bring your DNA extraction lab. (4) Monday we will peer-edit your pre-lab reports. (5) Pre-Lab reports are due Tuesday. (6) DNA Test on block day (wednesday or thursday)

**__Tuesday January 3__** __Class Time__: We received our DNA quizzes back and corrected the answers. We then took the DNA pretest which we will grade on block day. __Homework__: No homework. Make sure you check the calendar for due dates for the next week.

**__Friday December 16__** __Class Time__: We completed various assignments in a Current Science magazine. __Homework__ : (1) Complete and update tab 1 & 2 of your binder. Binder check the week we return from break.

**__Thursday December 15__** __Class Time__: We completed our presentations, received our comments, and showcases our projects for our classmates. __Homework__ : (1) Complete and update tab 1 & 2 of your binder. Binder check the week we return from break.

**__Wednesday December 14__** __Class Time__: We enjoyed our final day of genetics book project presentations and then began working on our reflections. __Homework__ : (1) Genetics Book Project Reflection (2) Complete and update tab 1 & 2 of your binder. Binder check the week we return from break.

**__Mon/Tues December 12/13__** __Class Time__: We enjoyed our genetics book project presentations. __Homework__ : Finish your projects. Binder check coming soon. Make sure you have Tab 1 & 2 up to date and complete.

**__Thurs/Fri December 8/9__** __Class Time__: We enjoyed our genetics book project presentations. __Homework__ : Finish your projects.

**__Wednesday December 7__** __Class Time__: We took our DNA Structure Quiz. If you were absent, please come in Thursday morning to make up the quiz. __Homework__ (1) Finish Genetics Projects

**__Mon/Tues December 5/6__** __Class Time__: We completed our DNA extraction lab. __Homework__ (1) All DNA Extraction Post Lab Questions (2) DNA Structure Quiz Wednesday

**__Friday December 2__** __Class Time__: We read an article called Sporting Chance and answered questions. We then had time to either finish coloring our diagrams or read another article in the magazine. __Homework__: (1) DNA structure quiz Wednesday December 7 (2) Finish coloring ALL the DNA diagrams (3) Continue to work your genetics project

**__Wed Nov 30 / Thurs Dec 1__** __Class Time__: We completed the DNA packet and the 16 questions. We build a model of DNA out of twizzlers and marshmallows. We then worked on coloring the DNA packet. __Homework__: (1) DNA structure quiz Wednesday December 7 (2) Color the DNA diagram (3) Continue to work your genetics project

**__Tuesday November 29__** __Class Time__: We had our last full class question and answer session for the genetics project. We then began reading about the structure of DNA, highlighted the main facts, and answered some of the questions at the end of the packet. __Homework__: (1) DNA structure quiz Wednesday December 7

**__Monday November 28__** __Class Time__: We spent most of class going over the details of our project and answering questions. __Homework__: (1) Lab rewrites are due tomorrow (2) Cell Organelle Quiz retake forms due tomorrow

**__Friday November 18__** __Class Time__: We took our cell organelle quiz in the computer lab today. We then had time to read our genetics novel when the quiz was finished. __Homework__: (1) Finish your genetics novel (2) Decide if you are going to complete a newspaper or scrapbook (3) Decide which large and small assignment you are going to complete for your genetics project (4) Be sure to read over the project information

**__Wed/Thurs November 16/17__** __Class Time__: We assembled our portfolios for advisory conferences. We completed our diagram of the cell. We then went through each organelle of the cell and learned the different functions. At the end of class, we peer edited our lab reports. __Homework__: (1) Cell Organelle Quiz Friday. If you are going to be absent, you MUST talk to me as soon as possible. Go to lab 216. (2) Bring your genetics novel with you on Friday to read after you finish the quiz. To help you review for the quiz: (3) View the online textbook (Cells and Heredity Chapter 1 section 2) (4) The following websites focus on cell organelles. [|Biology 4 Kids] The different organelles are listed on the left side of the page. [|Cells Live] An interactive site that allows you to view and learn about the different organelles.

**__Tuesday November 15__** __Class Time__: We assembled our portfolios for advisory conferences. We completed our diagram of the cell. We then went through each organelle of the cell and learned the different functions. At the end of class, we peer edited our lab reports. __Homework__: (1) Cell Organelle Quiz Friday. If you are going to be absent, you MUST talk to me as soon as possible. (2) Final finished PRINTED lab report due on block day. If you come to class without your lab report printed, it will be counted as late. If you have trouble printing, come in the morning. (3) Study the organelles and their functions. (4) View the online textbook (Cells and Heredity Chapter 1 section 2) to help you review the organelles. (5) To help you refresh your memories, review the following websites that focus on cell organelles. [|Biology 4 Kids] The different organelles are listed on the left side of the page. [|Cells Live] An interactive site that allows you to view and learn about the different organelles.

**__Monday November 14__** __Class Time__: We worked on our lab reports in the computer lab. __Homework__: (1) Bring a copy of your lab report PRINTED lab report to class on Tuesday. (2) Final finished PRINTED lab report due on block day. If you come to class without your lab report printed, it will be counted as late. If you have trouble printing, come in the morning. (3) Cell Organelle Quiz this Friday November 18. If you are going to be absent, you MUST talk to me as soon as possible. (4) To help you refresh your memories, review the following websites that focus on cell organelles. [|Biology 4 Kids] The different organelles are listed on the left side of the page. [|Cells Live] An interactive site that allows you to view and learn about the different organelles.

**__Wed/Thurs November 9/10__** __Class Time__: We received a lot of information today. We went over the lab report format that we will be using next week. We took our cell organelle pretest. We then received the materials for the Genetics Book Project and discussed the major aspects of the project. View the Genetics Book Project for more information. __Homework__: (1) Read your genetics novel (2) Read the materials for the Genetics Book Project

**__Tuesday November 8__** __Class Time__: Today we completed a bunch of various housekeeping tasks. We cleaned out our binders and folders. We finalized our presentation schedules and book choices. We also turned in both our Chemistry test reflection and November Conference reflection. __Homework__: none

**__Monday November 7__** __Class Time__: We signed up for presentation times for our genetics projects. If you were not here, your time slot was randomly assigned based on availability. We also submitted our book choices when we received our presentation time. We then completed two reflections: one for our chemistry test and the other for November conferences. See the homework below if you need to print out the november conference reflection. __Homework__: (1) Chemistry Test Reflection due Tuesday (2) November Conference Reflection (3) Genetics Novels due Tuesday (4) If you received a chemistry test retake form, they are due on block day

**__Friday November 4__** __Class Time__: We were in the IMC today listening to a book talk about our genetics project during this upcoming unit. __Homework__: You will be signing up for a presentation time on Monday. During this time, you may lock in your book title. Remember, only two people per class can read to same book. All students need to have their book by **Tuesday**. You may get your book from the Edgewood Library, a public library, you may buy your book, or use an electronic version.

**__Wed/Thurs November 2/3__** __Class Time__: We submitted our binders for extra credit and turned in textbooks. We spent almost the entire block working on the chemistry test. You also received a print out of your 1st quarter grades. __Homework__: None, unless you missed the test. The test make up time will be Monday November 7th after school. The test is too large to complete in the morning or during lunch.

**__Tuesday November 1__** __Class Time__: We went through the test prep packet to prepare for our chemistry test. __Homework__: Make sure you are preparing for for the test and binder check during block day this week. Also, bring your textbook to class for collection.

**__Monday October 31__** __Class Time__: We checked in four assignments today: p.103 section 3.3 assessment, acid/base lab, clearing the air article and questions, and test prep packet. If you were absent or did not have any of these completed today, make sure you turn them in tomorrow. We then went over the answers for everything but the test prep. We will focus on that tomorrow. __Homework__: Make sure you are preparing for for the test and binder check during block day this week.

**__Friday October 28__** __Class Time__: We turned in our journals. We then read a current science article related to chemistry and answered questions. We then began working on a test prep packet for our chemistry test next week. __Homework__: (1) Period 159 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Wednesday November 2. (2) Period 278 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Thursday November 3. (3) Everyone - Complete all empty sections of the Acid/Base lab by Monday. If you need help with the variables, use the skills handbook in the back of your textbook. Independent variable is the same as manipulated and dependent variable is the same as responding. (4) Everyone - Complete the 3.3 Section Assessment for Acids and Bases on page 103 of the 8th grade textbook. You will have to use the online text to complete this assignment. This assignment should be in your science spiral. Complete by Monday. (5) Complete the test prep packet in preparation for our upcoming test. Do not leave any questions blank. Attempt all questions and circle those you have questions about. You can print the packet here

**__Wed/Thurs October 26/27__** __Class Time__: We finished breaking down chemical formulas. We discussed the properties of acids and bases and how to test for each. We also took notes on pH scales and discussed how the scale works. We then spent most of the block completing a lab where we practiced using indicators to identify a substance as an acid or base. __Homework__: (1) Period 159 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Wednesday November 2. (2) Period 278 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Thursday November 3. (3) Everyone - Complete all empty sections of the lab by Monday. (4) Everyone - Complete the 3.3 Section Assessment for Acids and Bases on page 103 of the 8th grade textbook. You will have to use the online text to complete this assignment. This assignment should be in your science spiral. Complete by Monday.

**__Tuesday October 25__** __Class Time__: We received the Chemistry Test study guide. We then learned how to look at a chemical formula and determine how many molecules of each element are present. Some classes started notes on acids and bases. __Homework__: (1) Period 159 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Wednesday November 2. (2) Period 278 - Chemistry Test and Tab 1 Binder Check on Thursday November 3.

**__Monday October 24__** __Class Time__: We worked in the computer lab since you have to use the online textbook for our current section. We completed the vocabulary and notes. If you were absent, you can print out the assignment in the homework section.. __Homework__: (1) Period 278 - element project due tomorrow (2) Acid/Base Vocab/Notes

**__Friday October 21 - Period 278 only__** __Class Time__: We completed our atom notes and finished learning how to read the periodic table. We then picked our elements and worked on our element project. You can print the handout below from the homework. __Homework__: Element Project Due completed Tuesday

**__Thursday October 20 - Early Release Day__** __Class Time__: We watched a short video showing how the elements are formed and how they made their journey to earth. We then practiced learning how to read the periodic table. __Homework__: none

**__Wednesday October 19 - Period 159 only__** __Class Time__: We completed our atom notes and finished learning how to read the periodic table. We then picked our elements and worked on our element project. You can print the handout below from the homework. __Homework__: Element Project Due completed Monday

**__Tuesday October 18__** __Class Time__: We shared our main ideas and time lines. We also received printouts of our grades so far this quarter. We then worked on questions from 3.1 and worked with our table. We finished class by going over the answers and taking notes. __Homework__: Make sure you are comfortable using the online textbook. Also, please bring in your construction paper if you have not yet done so.

**__Monday October 17__** __Class Time__: We learned the solution to the tube demonstration from last week. We then began working on section 3.1 in class. __Homework__: any unfinished work from class. If you were absent, see list below. (1) Section 3.1 Key Terms (there are 7 words, do NOT do isotope) (2) Section 3.1 Notes (3) Atomic Model Timeline, see word document below to print

**__Friday October 14__** __Class Time__: We went to the computer lab and took our quiz. __Homework__: None, if you were here today. If you were absent, please go to room 216 at 7:20 Monday morning so you can make up your quiz.

**__Wed/Thurs October 12/13__** __Class Time__: We participated in a class activity where you were trying to determine what was inside the tube. We then corrected the answers to 1.3 and 1.4 Guided Reading. If you were not here, you need to check your answers with the key. We then discussed Quia to prepare for the quiz on Friday and went over the study guide. You can print a copy of the study guide below in the homework. __Homework__: 1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14 - Go to Room 216 on Friday If you would like the study guide click here

**__Tuesday October 11__** __Class Time__: We worked on a Current Science activity. __Homework__: (1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14

**__Friday October 7__** __Class Time__: We presented our posters and then completed the guided reading for sections 1.3 and 1.4 __Homework__: (1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14 (2) Guided Reading 1.3 - if you were absent please stop by Tuesday morning to pick up (3) Guided Reading 1.4 - if you were absent please stop by Tuesday morning to pick up

**__Wed/Thurs October 5/6__** __Class Time__: We created posters the learn the different forms of energy. We will present the posters on Friday. __Homework__: (1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14

**__Tuesday October 4__** __Class Time__: We checked answers to p. 20 and 1.2 guided reading. You then had class time to complete the vocabulary and notes for section 4. __Homework__: (1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14 (2) 6 Vocabulary definitions from section 1.4 (3) Notes from section 1.4

**__Monday October 3__** __Class Time__: We passed back papers and reviewed our binder organization. We then finished p. 20 #1-4 and worked on the guided reading. See the homework for the directions. __Homework__: (1) Vocabulary/Metric Quiz Friday October 14 (2) p. 20 #1-4 if you have not already finished in class (3) Weight and Mass Guided Reading Section 1.2 (see directions below) 1-1st time through the guided reading, answer all the questions you can WITHOUT using your book 2-circle the questions you were unable to answer 3-use your book to check your answers and complete the questions you did not know

**__Wed/Fri September 28/30__** __Class Time__: We had our first binder check and then completed a density lab. We then exchanged our metric conversion problems and practiced with our partners. __Homework__: none, unless you were absent. Please complete the journal and p. 20 #1-4 in your science spiral. Also, make sure you see the announcement above because you will be missing a large density lab.

**__Tuesday September 27__** __Class Time__: We completed a rainbow lab to test our accuracy of liquid volume measurements. __Homework__: (1) 1.3 Key Terms: For each of the 8 words, write the term and definition in your spiral. (2) 1.3 Notes (3) Metric Problems - write 10 metric conversion problems with the answer key on the back or on a separate sheet of paper ex. 1.2g = hg (4) Binder check

**__Monday September 26__** __Class Time__: We completed a rainbow lab to test our accuracy of liquid volume measurements. __Homework__: (1) Binder check Block Day (2) Complete all sections from the rainbow lab. Make sure all review questions and data tables are complete.

**__Friday September 23__** __Class Time__: We checked the answers to our metric homework and then finished our volume lab. We recalculated some of our measurements to make sure we were as accurate as possible. __Homework__: None

**__Wed/Thurs September 21/2__****__2__** __Class Time__: We watched a video on measurement. We then reviewed the metric system and practiced measuring the volume of solid and irregular objects. At the end of class, we had a chance to practice using the metric system while making conversions. __Homework__: (1) Supply check coming soon (2) Binder check coming soon (3) Metric practice worksheet on the back of your metric notes

**__Tuesday September 20__** __Class Time__: We shared out our notes/examples from 1.2. We then discussed the difference between weight and mass and worked on a class activity. __Homework__: (1) Supply check coming soon (2) Binder check coming soon (3) What would you weigh on another planet if you did not finish in class.

**__Monday September 19 Periods 1 5 9 only__** __Class Time__: We corrected our guided reading and answered any questions regarding our textbook website. We then began looking at Section 2 and worked on the vocab and notes. __Homework__: 5 Vocab-write the word and definition in your spiral Notes-use our chart format for notes and complete section 2

**__Monday September 19 Periods 2 7 8 only__** __Class Time__: We learned how to use the online textbook website. We then played a vocabulary guessing game. __Homework__: Look over your vocabulary and notes, come back tomorrow with any questions regarding section 1 that you want to go over in class before moving on to section 2.

**__Friday September 16 Periods 2 7 8 only__** __Class Time__: You were working with a sub today and completing independent work from the book. First, we corrected our answers on p. 15 and then worked on the guided reading for section 1. See the directions below for guided reading. We then began section 2 with the vocabulary and notes. __Homework__: (1) Know how much you weigh for Monday. (2) Section 2 (p. 16-20) 5 Vocab Words and 10 sections for notes (3) Complete the guided reading if you did not finish in class 1-answer all of the questions first without any help from the textbook or notes 2-circle the number to any questions you did not know, this will help you decide what you need to study 3-use your textbook to check your answers and answer the questions you did not know

**__Thursday September 15 Periods 1 5 9 only__** __Class Time__: We finished up all of our work with Section 1. We checked our answers to the assessment on page 15, we went over all of our vocab words and examples, we tested our knowledge with a vocab guessing game, and ended with the guided reading. We also learned how to navigate the online website for our textbook. __Homework__: (1) Know how much you weigh for Monday. (2) Practice using the online website for the textbook. (3) Complete the guided reading if you did not finish in class 1-answer all of the questions first without any help from the textbook or notes 2-circle the number to any questions you did not know, this will help you decide what you need to study 3-use your textbook to check your answers and answer the questions you did not know

**__Wednesday September 14__** __Class Time__: We shared our notes and made sure that everything was accurate. We then completed the examples on our vocabulary sheet. We finished class by having some time to work on the section 1 assessment. __Homework__: If you were absent: go to your vocabulary worksheet and create an example for each key term. Your definition may be either words or diagrams. (1) VOCABULARY - if you did not complete our examples in class, please complete them. Also, study your vocab and mark any words that you are not sure of so we can review them during block day. (2) SECTION 1 ASSESSMENT - complete the three questions on p. 15 of your textbook. Answer the questions in our spiral, be sure to label the assignment.

**__Tuesday September 13__** __Class Time__: We handed back all of our work and set up the portfolios. We then reviewed the homework from last night and made sure everyone understood the process before proceeding with the rest of section 1. __Homework__: Continue to use the same process from Monday and complete the rest of Section 1. I have listed each section that should be completed: What is an element, Particles of Elements, When Atoms Combine, Compounds, Mixtures, Heterogeneous Mixtures, Homogeneous Mixtures, Separating Mixtures.

**__Monday September 12__** __Class Time__: We watched a short video showing how the information in Chapter 1 is used in everyday life. We then learned how to take notes. See the homework for an explanation. __Homework__: (1) 1.1 Notes - Only do the first three sections: Properties of Matter, Physical Properties of Matter, Chemical Properties of Matter __Directions for Notes__ 1. Write the assignment name on the top of your page 2. Write the heading from your textbook on the first line of your page and highlight 3. Make a t-chart with "What I know" on the left and "What I learned" on the right 4. Read the section focusing on only main facts, not vocabulary or examples 5. Place each fact in one of the two columns of your notes, whichever applies to you

__Example of what your notes should look like__

1.1 Describing Matter Notes

Properties of Matter __What I know **|** What I learned__

Physical Properties of Matter

__What I know **|** What I learned__

**__Friday September 9__** __Class Time__: We reviewed our scavenger hunt and previewed Chapter 1 Section 1 (1.1). We then began working on our key terms in class. __Homework__ : (1) 1.1 Vocabulary Definitions only

**__Wed/Thrus September 7/8__** __Class Time__: We received and reviewed our safety/procedures quiz. We also reviewed some of our classroom procedure and supplies. We took our chemistry pre-test and began exploring our textbook with a textbook scavenger hunt. __Homework__ : (1) Textbook Scavenger Hunt due Friday

**__Fri/Tues September 2/6__** __Class Time__: We set up our portfolios, received our Chemistry textbooks, and organized our binders. We also took the safety/procedures quiz. __Homework__ : (1) If you were absent, please come Tuesday/Wednesday at 7:20 to take the quiz. (2) If you were absent, you will need to set up your binder at home. See the binder contents section of the wiki. If you want me to help you, please let me know.

**__Wed/Thurs August 31/September 1__** __Class Time__: We reviewed for our quiz. We completed our Milk Dye Lab, and then worked on two safety activities. __Homework__ : (1) Period 159 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Friday (2) Period 278 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Tuesday (3) On your day of the quiz, please also bring a pencil and a book to read.

**__Tuesday August 30__** __Class Time__: We completed our safety posters and then did a class activity focusing on our safety contract. We finished class by beginning to work on our study guide. __Homework__ : (1) Period 159 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Friday (2) Period 278 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Tuesday (3) If you still have not turned in your signed syllabus or safety contract, please be sure to do so this week. (4) Prepare study notes (follow the directions on the study guide)

**__Monday August 29__** __Class Time__: We learned the classroom procedures for entering the classroom, Using the bathroom and getting water, and completing our journal. We also turned in a copy of our safety contract and began presenting safety posters. __Homework__ : (1) Period 159 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Friday (2) Period 278 - Safety/Procedure Quiz Tuesday

**__Friday August 26__** __Class Time__ __:__ We learned the classroom procedure for Getting your Attention. We then began work on our safety posters. I also checked in everyone's syllabus and supplies. __Homework__ : (1) Both safety contracts should be signed by Monday. (2) Safety posters are due Monday.

**__ Thursday August 25 __** __Class Time__ __:__ Today we were in the computer lab exploring our science wiki. We also received 2 copies of the safety contract and began to look over the different rules.. __Homework__ : (1) Have your syllabus signed by Friday August 26. (2) Have all of your Science supplies ready to go by Friday. (3) Pick your top 3 most important safety rules. (4) Please have your safety contracts (both of them) signed by Monday.

**__ Wednesday August 24 __** __Class Time__ __:__ We discussed science supplies and the syllabus. We sat in our new seats for our seating chart. We also began to learn some of our classroom procedures. __Homework__ : (1) Have your syllabus signed by Friday August 26. (2) Have all of your Science supplies ready to go.