weekly homework for 8/30-/9/3/10

Monday: select new homework option for the 8 options listed from last week
Tues-Thurs.- complete your option. You may turn completed option anytime during the week. All options must be turned in by Thursday or Friday.Organism: Macro to Micro
Homework Options Lessons 1-2
Option #1 Science
Look up the definitions of “organic” and “inorganic” substance. Make a list with example of each type of substance. Make this into a chart. List 10 for each

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. Use 2 specific things to compare

Option #3 Science/Social Studies
Research the factors that determine which kinds of organisms can thrive in different environments around the world. Environments might include mountains, deserts, polar regions, and oceans.

Option #4 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 #5 Science/Art
Create a collage of photos and illustrations of a wide variety of organisms. Make this into a small poster.

Option #6 Science
Develop a chart and list the common name of an organism as well as its genus and species name.( scientific name) You must have at least 25 organisms.

Option #7 Internet
Browse the Internet and download and print images of organism taken from a scanning electron microscope. Make a collage of the images.

Option #8 Science
Research where the typical mud dauber builds its nest. Write a ½ to 1 page paper.

ALL REPORTS ARE ½ TO 1 PAGE REPORTS!!!!!!

weekly homework 8/23-8/27/10

Organism: Macro to Micro
Monday and Tuesday: study for lab safety quiz
Thursday and Friday: homework option is due. Remember to pick ONE option to complete.
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/Social Studies
Research the factors that determine which kinds of organisms can thrive in different environments around the world. Environments might include mountains, deserts, polar regions, and oceans.

Option #4 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 #5 Science/Art
Create a collage of photos and illustrations of a wide variety of organisms. Make this into a small poster.

Option #6 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 #7 Internet
Browse the Internet and download and print images of organism taken from a scanning electron microscope. Make a collage of the images.

Option #8 Science
Research where the typical mud dauber builds its nest. Write a ½ to 1 page paper.

ALL REPORTS ARE ½ TO 1 PAGE REPORTS!!!!!!

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