Homework options due on Tuesday 10/13/15 for A day, Wednesday b 10/14/15

Homework options for lesson 5

Pages 60-67 of your green science textbook have information about cells

Option #1  Science/technology

Construct a three-dimensional model of a plant or animal cell.  Turn in your model with a key for identifying each cell structure and organelle.  You could think of it as pizza, with the various ingredients representing differerntl organelles. ( This will count as two options)

Option #2 Science

Create an advertisement to sell a cell.  The ad should be submitted in poster form ( ½  poster) and should emphasize the excellent job performed be at least four of the cell’s organelles.

Option#3 Science/language Arts

Write a limerick about one type of cell. Print or type the limerick on unlined

paper so we can post it in the room.  Make sure you give the limerick a title.

Option#4 Science/History

Complete research the development of cell theory.  Who formulated it, and when did this occur.  This must be ½ page long.  Look on p.54-55 in your textbook.

Option#5 Science/art

Create a “Wanted” poster for a specific type of cell.  The poster should include a drawing of the cell with labels and functions of at least four of its organelles.  You might want to use computer graphics to create the poster.  (1/2 poster size)

Option #6 Science/technology

Write a one- page paper about stem cell research. Why is there a need for stem research?  What tissue is used?  Why is it controversial?

Option#7 Science

Compare a cell with a factory.  Explain how the job of each organelle may be compared to the job done in a certain place or by a certain machine in the factory.  Write an explanation for each of the comparisons.

Option#8  Science/language arts

Write a narrative story about what it would be like to be miniaturized and travel into a cheek cell or Elodea cell.  Explain what you might see and experience while inside the cell.

Option#9 Science/Art

Prepare a mobile of a specific kind of plant or animal cell.  You should use thin cardboard pieces, cut into the shape of specific organelles.  One side should contain an explanation of the organelle function. (This counts for two options.)

Option#10 Science/Humanities

Choose six organelles whose jobs are comparable to something in or around your house.  Create an analogy for each of the organelles.  Example: A mitochondrion in a cell is like the heating system in my house because substances are broken down in it and energy is produced

 Option 11

Bake a cake or use cookie cake to show at least 5 organelles and their functions.  Place them on the icing .  Label the organelles and be ready to explain the functions of the organelles .  Share your cake or cookie with the class. ( counts as 2 options)

Homework options due Monday 9/28, 9/29

                                                                      Homework Options for lesson 3-4

Select one option, complete and turn in Monday ,Tuesday  September  28,29  

Option # 1. 

Research information about the benefits of worms.   (Hint:  Key words include “annelid”, “earthworm”, and “blackworm”.  Write a short report about your findings.

Option #2.  Science/History/ technology

 Find out how leeches, another group of segmented worms, have been and are still being used in medical practices.  Write a short report to share with the class.

Option #3. 

Conduct research to find other organisms that can regenerate body parts.   Write a short paragraph about how each of the organism regenerates.  ( Hint: starfish )

Option #4.

 Find out how earthworm farms are designed.  Design an earthworm farm that you could build. If you build and share with class, will count for 2 weeks

Option #5

Draw and label the parts of an earthworm.  Write a paragraph explaining where earthworms live and what they eat.  This can be found on p. 319-320 in your science textbook.

Option #6

          Conduct research to discover the similarities and differences among different bodies of water: ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, bays and oceans. Write one paragraph about each of the bodies of water.

Option #7 Music

          Develop a list of songs whose titles or lyrics incorporate the names of bodies of water.  You must have at least 10 songs.

Option #8

          Write a ½ to 1 page paper on what a bog is and how things are preserved in them. Research about “Bog Man”

 Quiz on lessons 3-4 the black worm, earthworm, and ecosystems on Wed 9/30 A, Thursday 10/1/15

Homework options for lessons 1-2 due 9/10A day 9/11/B day

Quiz Thursday 9/3A, Friday B 9/4,on the parts of the microscope

Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence 

Homework Options Lessons 1-2

Option #1 Science

Look up the definitions of “organic” and “inorganic”.  Make a list with example of each type of substance.  Make this into a chart.

Option #2 Science/Technology

Compare the processes that occur in a living thing, such as a human, with those that occur in a nonliving thing, such as a rock.  Write this in a report or make a Venn diagram.

Option #3 Science

Research tube worms.  Find out how they are able to survive in such an inhospitable area.  Write a ½ to 1 page report.

Option #4 Science/Art

Create a collage of photos and illustrations of a wide variety of organisms.  Make this into a small poster. Use ½ poster board

Option #5 Science

Develop a chart and list the common name of an organism as well as its genus and species name.  You must have at least 25 organisms.

Option #6 Internet

Browse the Internet and download and print images of organism taken from a scanning electron microscope.  Make a collage of the images. Use 1/2 poster board

Option #7 Science

Research where the typical mud dauber builds its nest.   Write a ½ to 1 page paper.  Describe the characteristics of the mud dauber.

ALL REPORTS ARE ½ TO 1 PAGE REPORTS!!!!!!Be sure you put report in  your own words.  Rewrite anything you print from the internet.

Requirements for Health career or disease due May 7 A day, May 8th B day

                              Research project- health career or disease

Homework option: 1-2- pages.  Cover the same information but no pictures, one reference Due May  7 or 8^th, 2015

 Project option: More information, 3 references, pictures on Prezi, PowerPoint, Google docs, or poster (70%) Disease: Career.  Homework  option (30%) of grade

Disease

Cause of Disease – a pathogen or not

Scientist who discovered the disease Who When? Where? How?

Effects or symptoms of the disease- short and long term effects

Prevention – How and what scientist has made contributions

Treatment and cure- how close to a cure

Technology implications- what advances have help treat this disease

Self-treatment- change daily habits?

Health career:

Job title- picture of person

Job description- duties – pictures here if possible

Educational requirements

Salary- range ( minimum to maximum)

Job outlook – need for this career in the future

Lifestyle implications-  work weekends?

Technology- influence on this career

Present your project or homework option.  Practice your report before your presentation.  Be able to pronounce the words and be knowledgeable about  what you are  talking about.

Homework options due 3/19-20/15

Homework Options for lessons 1-3

  Write 1/2 to 1 page reports.

Option#1

 Draw the organs of a specific body system, color them, and cut them out.  Create a mobile with the cutouts.

Option#2

Build on the idea suggested in “Humans- the Problem Solving Animals” by researching a scientific discovery that was made by accident- that is a discovery made when the scientist was actually trying to solve a different problem.

Option#3

Explore how a film or video is created of the inside of the human body. How can anyone film inside a human body?  Are there ways that filmmakers can simulate these conditions?

Option#4

Research why snakes can ingest and swallow objects whose diameters greatly exceeds their own .   Include a picture if possible.

Option#5

How was Benedict’s solution and Lugol’s solution developed and how did they get their name.

Option#6

List some products that are used to detect the presence of a chemical.  For example, what is the purpose of radon detection kits? Other ex: pool maintenance kits.  Explain how to use the kits and what color changes take place.

Option#7 Math

Complete math skills percentage problem on p. 507 in science textbook to find the answer to the proactive problem for fats.

Option#8 

Create a Food guide Pyramid on a ½ poster board p. 512

Option#9

Explain why it is especially important that a vegetarian eat a varied diet.  (Use the food pyramid chart to show how many servings must be eaten for a balanced diet.

Homework options lesson 19 OMM

Due  on 1/29 A day 1/30 B day 

Option #1

Conduct research on genetic engineering.  Read in text book p160-161.  Write a ½ to 1 page paper citing at least two examples of genetic engineering.

Option #2

Research mutations. Read p. 136-137 in textbook.  Write a ½ to l page describing some mutations in organisms.

Option#3

Make a model of the DNA in cells.  This will be due Thursday but will count for two week project.

Option #4

Describe co-dominance in inheritance.  P. 123

Option#5

You are a newspaper reporter in the early 1900s.  You want to interview Walter Sutton about his work with chromosomes.. Write 3 questions you would like to ask Sutton.  See p. 126-127 in your textbook for information.  Then, for each question, write answers that Sutton might have given.

Option#6

 Write a ½ page report on the inheritance of color blindness.  p/ 149 in your textbook.

Option #7-   one page report

Research the genetic disorder, cystic fibrosis, giving the cause and characteristics, treatment.  Some information on p.153.

Option #8

Research the genetic disorder, sickle-cell disease, giving the cause , characteristics, and treatment.  Some information on p 152.

Option#9

Research the genetic disorder, hemophilia, giving how it played a part in the history of royalty , causes, treatment.  P. 152 for starting information.

Option#10

Research the cause and treatment of Down Syndrome.  Some information on p. 152

Option#11

Research cloning and include the story of Dolly the sheep.

VERTEBRATE RESEARCH PROJECT

1.   Obtain approval of your selected vertebrate from your teacher.

2.   Refer to a variety of sources including books, magazines, videos,      Internet, encyclopedias.  You will need to use at least four sources and reference your sources of information as you do in Language Arts. Use Citation machine.  Write citations on paper to be handed in with your report.

3.  Research  how your vertebrate’s various body parts are suited to their functions and research the vertebrate’s habitat. 

4. Remember to research both internal and external structures.  Your final report must include the scientific name of your vertebrate and at lest five structures and how they are suited for performing functions.  Explain how each body part is adapted to suit its function such as eyes and their position on the head, body covering, appendages, Etc.

·        Include in the biotic and abiotic factors that affect your vertebrate.  Examples of biotic factors:

·        Predators, for lack of them

·        Food preferences and supply

·        Population density

·        Other species with which your vertebrate interacts in its habitat

·        Disease

5.  Examples of abiotic (nonliving) factors in the following:

·        Temperature range

·        Precipitation

·        Water

·        Topography

·        Wind

·        Shelter

·        Nesting site and a place to raise young

·        Escape routes for predators.

6.     Include information on the impact of your vertebrate and its habitat on humans and vise versa.  Include drawing, photos, or computer-generated images of your vertebrate’s habitat, preferably with an image of your vertebrate included.

7.     You will share the research project with the class.  You may create a traditional poster 24x 36 in, a foldout poster,” Wanted” poster, travel brochures, Power-Point presentation.  Any ONE of these may be selected.  You are not turning in a written report.

8.     Is your vertebrate endangered?  Include the following general information about your species in your research:

·        Scientific name ( genus species)

·        Status (endangered or vulnerable)

·        Characteristics( size, diet, and life cycle)

·        Habitat

·        Population estimate

·        Reasons why the species has decreased in number

9.     Include drawings, photos, or computer generated images of your species.

10.                         I  will need to have a draft approved of your report by November 25^th.  This is a rough outline of your report.  It can be a sketch of your report will be positioned on your poster board or the topics of your Prezi or PowerPoint presentation. Your report with final version and references are due on December 4^{th and} 5^th. Presentations will begin on December 4th, and 5^th.