homework options for the week of 11/7-10/11

Organisms: Macro to Micro
6TH GRADE NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
Homework Options Lessons 8-9
7th grade
due on Monday 11/14/11 for 1,3,5
due on Tuesday 11/15/11 for 2nd period
QUIZ THIS WEEK ON CELL ORGANELLES. STUDY THE MODEL OF PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS ON P. 64-65IN TEXTBOOK
WEDNESDAY 1,3,5,THURSDAY 2

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.

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