Organisms: Macro to Micro
Homework Options Lessons 8-9 ALL REPORTS ARE 1/2 TO 1 PAGE AND DUE ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Option #1 Mathematics
Solve the following problem. Show your work: If a cell divides once every 20 minutes, how many cells will result in 24 hours, assuming that none dies? You will need to use scientific notation.
Option #2 Language Arts
Write a letter to an 8-year-old cousin explaining mitosis and cytokinesis in terms that the cousin will understand.
Option #3 Art
Make a model of mitosis. Label each stage. this will count for two weeks
Option #4 Music
Write a song describing the steps of mitosis.
Option #5 Science
Research unique ways in which plants ensure that pollination takes place. Present your findings in poster form with illustrations and labels.
Option #6 Science/Careers
Write a ½ to 1 pages about the job of a horticulturist.
Option #7 Science/Technology
Conduct research to see how scientists use biotechnology to cultivate more disease-resistant crops.
Option #8 Science
Research pollination. Write a ½ to 1 page report.
Option #9 Science
Write a ½ page report on pollination in an angiosperm plant. You can find this on p. 278 in your textbook
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
homework options for october 25-29-10
The options will be the same as last week.There are 10 options to chose from and 2 of them can be counted for 2 weeks. Homework options for lesson 7
Pages 60-67 of your 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 different 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. Me 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#5Science/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.
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 I 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. Quiz Thursdayy and Friday on Lesson 7.
Pages 60-67 of your 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 different 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. Me 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#5Science/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.
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 I 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. Quiz Thursdayy and Friday on Lesson 7.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Homework Options Oct 18-22
Homework options for lesson 7
Pages 60-67 of your 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 deferent 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. Me 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#5Science/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.
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/lang 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 I 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
Pages 60-67 of your 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 deferent 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. Me 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#5Science/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.
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/lang 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 I 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
Sunday, October 10, 2010
weekly homework 10-12-15-10
This week is a "Make-up" week for those who have missed weekly homework assignments. I will give full credit for assignments turned in by Friday (100 points). If a student not missing homework option assignments wants to complete an option from this nine weeks for extra credit, he or she may do so. Check the Blog for all of the options. I will have one master list of all the options in the classroom that students may see.
Quiz on Thursday and Friday on Lesson6.
Quiz on Thursday and Friday on Lesson6.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Homework Options Oct 4 - 8
Option#1
Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting moths and butterflies. You might compare antennae, resting stance, bodies, and pupa stages, etc.
Option#2
Write a poem about a cabbage white butterfly or larva. You might use haiku, limerick, or a sonnet.
Option#3
Design a new butterfly feeder or a device on which the butterfly can lay its eggs. Bring your design to class. You may draw the design if you do not want to build it. Be sure to label the parts.
Option#4
Look up the scientific name of lettuce or spinach. Find the family to which each belongs.
Option#5
Complete research on entomologists. Find out what courses they take in college and what they do in their career as an entomologist.
Option#6
Describe various ways that seeds are dispersed found on page 285 in textbook.
Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting moths and butterflies. You might compare antennae, resting stance, bodies, and pupa stages, etc.
Option#2
Write a poem about a cabbage white butterfly or larva. You might use haiku, limerick, or a sonnet.
Option#3
Design a new butterfly feeder or a device on which the butterfly can lay its eggs. Bring your design to class. You may draw the design if you do not want to build it. Be sure to label the parts.
Option#4
Look up the scientific name of lettuce or spinach. Find the family to which each belongs.
Option#5
Complete research on entomologists. Find out what courses they take in college and what they do in their career as an entomologist.
Option#6
Describe various ways that seeds are dispersed found on page 285 in textbook.
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