Mrs. Plyler's Homework Corner

homework for 1/23-27/12

2012-01-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

7th grade weekly homework option:

Create a family medical history pedigree. You may include parents , siblings and go back to grandparents. We are looking for a pattern in an inherited disease. This is due Thursday ( 2) or Friday (1,3,5). If you are not comfortable with this assignment, you may do an options from last week on genetic diseases. Check last week's blog .

6th grade: BRING A 2 LITER SODA BOTTLE TO CLASS ON TUESDAY OR THURSDAY. No homework.

homework for 1/17-20/12

2012-01-13T13:36:00.000-08:00

homework options due Thurday and Friday:
quiz on Genetics on Thursday and Friday:
Homework options lesson 19 OMM

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 Friday 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

6th grade:
Quiz on ocean zones voabulary on Wednesday.

12/12-16/11

2011-12-11T19:09:00.000-08:00

6th grade:
Your planet reports are due on Friday,12/16 . Follow the guidelines on your handout.they are on a previous post on this Blog. I would like to check the progress of your planet report on Wednesday. All work is outside of class this week on planets. We are studying biomes of the earth this week and next. We will be meeting on 12/20 only the next week.
7th grade :
Tuesday: periods 1,3,5 rough draft is due of your vertebrate project, Protist cartoon
Wednesday: period 2, rough draft of vertebrate project, Protist cartoon due
Thursday: periods 1,3,5 vertebrate project due
Friday: period 2 vertebrate project due.
10 POINTS OFF FOR EACH DAY PROJECT IS LATE.This project is a test grade and part of the 70% of your grade in science. I am looking forward to some great reports. I know many of you have been working hard .

homework for week of 11/21-22/11

2011-11-20T19:49:00.000-08:00

7th grade vertebrate project; Assign vertebrate project and begin research
due Friday Dec 16.
VERTEBRATE RESEACH 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. Write 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 o the head, body covering, appendages, Etc.
5 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
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. You should have 6-7 pages of information that you use on your poster or power-point.
8 You will need to have a draft approved of your report by December 10th. Report with final version and references are due on December 16.
13. Presentations will begin December 16th.This project counts as a test grade.

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6th grade: assign planet project, begin research, due December 19,2011.
Anchor activity guideliNES
sSpace Exploration Lesson 10

1. Fill in the date your project is due. __December 19_________
Outline sheet l0.1 b due December 14
2. Choose a planet. 3-4 only on each one.

3. Research the planet. Conduct research using a variety of resources, including your textbook, school library, the Internet. Complete Student sheets 10.1b and 10.1c as you conduct your research. Find out as much as you can about your planet and find pictures of your planet. Note that you may not be able to find answers to all of the questions on Student sheet 10.1b. You may substitute other information about your planet.

4. You should include the following information in your brochure ( these items are also listed on 10.1b)

History: the planet’s name, who named it, and what the name means.
Discovery: When the planet was discovered and who discovered it
Planet” structure: the interior of the planet (What it looks like inside) and its surface features ( if it is a terrestrial planet)
Atmosphere: The composition and condition of the planet’s atmosphere (for example, does it have storms?) if there are known, if there is not atmosphere, say so
Motion: the planet’s orbit and rotation
Missions: a description of probes or missions to the planet, travel times and dates
Data: complete all of Student sheet 10.1c. Use the handouts from Student guide to help you. Include each planet’s diameter, average distance from the Sun, mass, surface gravity, average temperature, length of side-real day, length of year, and number of observed moons
.Other: Other interesting information (Include pictures and drawings)

5. Create your bibliography

6. Make your planetary brochure or trading card
Prepare your planetary travel brochure or trading card using the information that you outlined on SS10.1.b and 10.1c. .Include both pictures and text. Try to be original.

7. Present your brochure or trading card to the class. (one minute)

hoemwork for week of 11/14-18/11

2011-11-13T20:06:00.000-08:00

7th grade
NO NEW WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK.
Monday 11/14 periods 1,3,5 homework options due from last week
Tuesday-11/15 period 2 weekly homework option due from last week
Quiz on Thursday and Friday on Lesson 8 Cell Division
Vertebrate project will be assigned this week. More information to follow.
6th grade
No quizzes this week

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

2011-11-06T18:49:00.000-08:00

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

weekly homework for 10/31-11/4/11

2011-10-30T19:50:00.000-07:00

7TH GRADE:

NO HOMEWORK OPTIONS DUE THIS WEEK.
Unit one test on lessons 1-7 for Second Period on Wednesday, Thursday unit one test for periods 1,3,5

6TH GRADE HOMEWORK:
Study for quiz on asteroids, comets, meteors,fossils and geological time on Friday. Students will receive a study guide on Wednesday.

weekly homework 10/24-28/11

2011-10-21T12:33:00.000-07:00

Quiz on Monday for periods 1,3,5, Tuesday period 2 on Lesson 6
Study your vocabulary list and notes in your journal.
We will continue lesson 7 options from last week for this week.
One modification for option#1: Students may make an edible cell model. They can make a cake or large cookie and use candies for the organelles. Include a key. (counts 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 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

10-17-21/11

2011-10-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

Weekly homework assignments
Second period due Friday
1,3,5 periods due Monday
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

6th grade earth science homework

2011-10-11T12:35:00.000-07:00

Study your study guide for a quiz in eclipses and tides on Thursday. Read in your textbook the pages inducated on your study guide.

7th grade bassmasters homework 10/11-14/11

2011-10-11T12:32:00.000-07:00

NO HOMEWORK OPTION DUE THIS WEEK

Wednesday quiz on lesson 5 for Periods 1,3,5
Thursday quiz on lesson 5 for Period 2
Study all the notes I listed for you in your study guide.

6th grade earth science 10/3-7/11

2011-10-02T20:04:00.000-07:00

No quizzes this week
Tuesday:
Students need to read p. 674-675 in their textbook. Draw the solar and lunar eclipse. this is classwork but can be finished for homework
Thursday:
Read . 676-677 draw a diagram showing the difference between spring and neap tides p. 677. Again classwork. This becomes homework if not finished in class.

weekly homework for 10/3-7/11 7th grade "BASSMASTERS"

2011-10-02T19:11:00.000-07:00

Homework options are due on Friday for 1,3,5, Monday for period 2

Option#1
Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting moths and butterflies. You must compare antennae, resting stance, bodies, and pupa stages, etc.

Option#2
Create a collage using different varieties of seeds. We will display the collage in the classroom.
Option#3Art
Create a collage of different plants. You might check garden centers to see if they have any old catalogs.
Option#4
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.You need to research this on internet. Be sure to label the parts.
Option#5
Research entomologist. Find out what courses they take in college, what they do in their career, and salary as an entomologist.
Option#6
Describe various ways that seeds are dispersed ( scattered). This is found on p. 285 in your textbook. Write 1/2 page. You may include pictures.
Option#7
Write a poem about a cabbage white butterfly or larva. You might use haiku, limerick, or a sonnet.

homework for week of september 26

2011-09-25T19:53:00.000-07:00

NO homework option due this week. However, if you are missing any homework assignments , compete one this week or make up the one you did not turn in last week from lessons 4-6. Due by Friday. Quiz on Wednesday for period 2, Thursday for periods 1,3,5

weekly homework options 9/19-23/11

2011-09-19T05:29:00.000-07:00

homework options due on friday for 1,3,5, Monday for 2nd period
Homework options for lessons 4-6

Option#1
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 water9 total: one page report)

Option#2 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#3 Write a ½ to 1 page reports on what a bog is and about “ BogMan” Explain how things are preserved in them.

Option#4
Make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting moths and butterflies. You must compare antennae, resting stance, bodies, and pupa stages, etc.

Option#5
Create a collage using different varieties of seeds. We will display the collage in the classroom.
Option#6Art
Create a collage of different plants. You might check garden centers to see if they have any old catalogs.
Option#7
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.
Option38
Research entomologist. Find ourt what courses they take in college and what they do in their career as an entomologist.

weekly homework option september 12-16,2011

2011-09-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

Quiz on Wed and Thursday on lesson 1-2
hw option due on Friday for 2nd period, Monday for 1,3,5 period

Homework Options for lesson 3

September 12-16

Select one option, complete and turn in Friday and Monday

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.

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. 318-319 in your science textbook.

weekly homework 8/29/-9/2/11

2011-08-31T05:14:00.000-07:00

select ONE of the following to complete for homewrok
Classes 1,3,5, due Friday
Lasses 2 due on tuesday Sept 6
Organism: Macro to Micro
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. 10 examples 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.

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. Can get from your textbook.

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!!!!!!
Quiz on Friday 1, 3 5
Quiz on thurs 2

homework for 5/16/-20

2011-05-15T19:30:00.000-07:00

Tuesday and Wednesday: test on blood and circulation. Study your heart diagram and designated notes.

Thursday and Friday; reports due on health careers or diseases. Students should be prepared to present reports orally. Classes in 1st, 3rd, 5th will present on Thursday, classes in 2nd, 4th, 6th present on Friday. All grades have to be turned in by Monday so there will not be time for late reports.

weekly homework 5/9-13/11

2011-05-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Continue to work on your research project at home. Students have their assigned report and these are the due dates:

May 19th Thursay) ,lst, 3rd, 5th period classes
May 20th (Friday), 2nd, 4th, 6th period classes. Be prepared to present your report on your due date. The 3 choices for presentation: standing cube poster , trifold poster, or PowerPoint presentation.

weekly assigments for 5/2-5/6

2011-05-01T20:16:00.000-07:00

work on research project.
Your presentation should include information on each of the following areas under A. Disease or B. Health Career
This research project is due on May 20th.
1. A. Disease
• Cause of the disease. If caused by a pathogen, include an illustration of he pathogen.
• Scientists who discovered the cause of the disease. Who? When? Where? How?
• Symptoms of the disease.
• Effects of the disease. What short-and long-term effects can this disease have on the body? ( be sure to relate what you have learned about the affected body systems)
• Prevention. Can the disease be prevented? IF so, how? What scientists have made contributions to preventing this disease?
• Treatment and cure. If no cure has been found, how close are scientists to developing one? What scientists have made contributions to the search for a cure?
• Technology implications. How have advances in technology affected the way in which this disease is diagnosed and treated?
• Self-treatment. Can a person with the disease control it by changing some of his or her daily habits?
B Health Career
• Job title. Include a photo or an illustration of a person who has this job title.
Job description. Describe t in detail the duties of a person in this career.
• Educational requirements.
• Salary. What is the salary range? What is the potential for advancement?
• Job outlook. Describe the need for this career in the future.
• Lifestyle implications. How does this career affect one’s personal life? (For example, how many hours a day does a person work? Does the person have to work nights? Does the job involve contact with people, or does the person usually work alone?)
• Technology. How has technology influenced this career over time? (for ex., what forms of technology have led to improvements on diagnosing problems or treating patients?)
2. Use a variety of references to create your poster that will be folded to create a standing cube or PowerPoint presentation
• Include references from following
• At least two Internet or DVD sources
• At least two print sources
• If you are researching a career, consider doing an interview with someone working in the career you have chosen. Take along a camera to take a photo of the person you are interviewing.
3. List your references in a bibliography. Prepare the bibliography on a separate sheet of paper and turn it in with your poster. Use the same as for your vertebrate project.
4. Organize your poster so that information from 1A, 1B is clearly visible. Make your poster as creative and interesting as possible.
5. Plan your oral presentation. It should include highlights from your poster. Be sure to practice your presentation beforehand.

homework 4/25-29/11

2011-04-24T19:58:00.000-07:00

Tues-Wed: Quiz on less 10-11

Thursday: field trip, leave at 7:45 A.M. return 4:00
Thank you to all the chaperons going on our field trip Thursday.

Students have been assigned an Anchor Activity that will be due on May 20. they have received a time line for due dates. They are working on it in class but some time will be needed at home to create their "standing cube" or PowerPoint presentation. I will be posting more information information on this Blog.

Homework options for week 4/18/-22/11

2011-04-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Homework Options for lesson 11 due Friday

Option#1
Write paragraph at least ½ page explaining why it is important that the lungs have a large surface area. page 570 in textbook

Option#2
Research what happens during an asthma attack. What makes breathing so difficult? What do people do to relieve asthma attacks?

Option#3
Draw a person who lives on a planet where the atmosphere contains only 10 percent of the amount of oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere. Write a paragraph that explains why you drew the person as she did.

\Option#4
Research and write ½ to 1 page report on how singers and other performers can be trained to control their diaphragm when they perform.

Option #5 Work the following problem:
Suppose a 13-year-old girl breathes about 17 times per minute at rest. She moves about 400 cubic centimeters (cm3) of air into and out of her respiratory system with each breath. After exercising, she breathes about 35 times per minute and moves about 1000 cm3 with each breath.
A. What is the total volume of air moved in 1 minute at rest?
B. What is the total volume of air moved in 1 minute after exercise?
C. Why does the amount of air moved with each breath increase after exercise?

3/28/-4/1/11

2011-03-27T19:37:00.000-07:00

NO WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK DUE TO TESTING.

weekly homework 3/21-25/11

2011-03-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

LESSON 12 HOMEWORK OPTIONS
This week you may do 2 options, one for extra credit. You may do 2 from this list or pick one from this nine weeks that is posted on my Blog.
Reports are due on Friday.

Option #1 Consumer science
When someone cuts or bites into an apple, you will find that the inside of the apple quickly begins to turn brown. The browning is a form of oxidation. Purchase several different varieties of apples and determine how the browning (oxidation) varies. Put this into a table.

Option#2 Consumer science
Research to find other types of foods and fruits that are subject to oxidation. Find out things that scientists are doing to slow the rate of oxidation.

Option #3 Health\
You will explore and write a paragraph (½ page) about what happens wham a person hyperventilates.

Option#4 Science
You will use the Internet to research the “bends,” a condition sometimes suffered by deep-sea divers. Write a ½ to 1 page report explaining this phenomenon.

Option #5science
Polio is a viral disease that effects a person’s ability to breathe. We will read about this disease on our AMSTI student book. Explain how a virus can multiply and the difference between an active and a hidden virus. Use p. 212-213 in your science textbook.

weekly homework 3/14-18/11

2011-03-13T19:36:00.000-07:00

Weekly Homework
Lesson 10 HBS
All assignments are due on Thurday and Friday. Reports are ½ to one page. Late reports are partial credit.

Option #1
Research what happens in the chest cavity when the wind gets “knocked out” of them. Write a paragraph at least ½ page.

Option #2
Research and summarize in writing the steps in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Option #3
Research advances in machines that serve as assistive breathing devices for persons with respiratory diseases.
Option #4
Perform research on modern gas masks. Draw a mask and write a paragraph about how it functions.

Option#5
Design a poster to discourage smoking in children and teens p. 563 in textbook
½ poster board
Option#6
Research the causes and treatment of bulimia and anorexia, eating disorders of the digestive system.

weekly homework for 3/7-11/11

2011-03-06T19:42:00.000-08:00

Weekly homework for 3/7-3/11
All assignments must be 1/2 to 1 page reports
1. Explore and write a short report on commercial products that rely on diffusion for their effectiveness. (If you have trouble of thinking of ideas, walk through a supermarket or think about what you would see when taking such a walk.)

2. Research the role of diffusion in the mechanism action of transdermal patches, which are used for such purpose as preventing motion sickness or helping people stop smoking.
Art
3. Make a chart or drawing that illustrates how dramatically surface area can increase when an object is divided into small pieces.

4. Think of and list instances in which surface are affects how they do things in their everyday lives. For ex., why do their parents tell them to hang up their wet swimsuit rather than roll it into a ball?

5. Research and write a short report about what organs other than the small intestine have a large surface area in comparison with their size.
Math
6. Solve the following problem. Jason bought Lisa two pairs of earrings for her birthday. Each pair is in a cube-shaped box that measures 5 cm on each side. Jason checked his gift wrap supply and found he only had a small piece of wrapping paper left. He knows that Lila loves to unwrap the boxes separately. He is afraid it might take more paper to wrap each box individually than to wrap the two boxes together in one package. He asks for you advice. How could you help?

7. Challenge Problem: You finish painting the walls in your bedroom and find you have 1 quart of paint leftover. The label says that 1 gallon of paint will cover 20m squared. You measure an unpainted cinder block wall on your basement and find that its 5 m squared. Because you know there are 4 quarts in a gallon, you decide you have enough paint to cover the wall. Unfortunately, you run out of paint when only 90% of the cinder block wall has
been painted. Explain, in terms of this lesson, why you did not have
enough paint.

weekly homework 2/28-3/4/11

2011-02-28T05:33:00.000-08:00

NO WEEKLY HOMEWORK OPTIONS THIS WEEK.
Instead, study for a quiz on lesson 4 and 5. Study your vocabulary and notes from "Peppe and Bollo" readings.

homework options for week 2/21-25/11

2011-02-20T19:57:00.000-08:00

Homework Options for lessons 4-5
All reports are ½ to 1 page
DUE ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Option#1
Research to create a flavor map of the tongue indicating where the receptors for sweet, salty, sour and bitter are located on the tongue. You may draw this on white paper and color with colored pencils. Discuss what the bumps on your tongue are and how taste buds send messages to your brain.

Option#2
Some people say, “You are what you eat.” Write a paragraph explaining what that statement means to you.

Option#3
Mouth structure can provide clues about the types of food that animals eat. Identify four different animals with distinctly different mouth structures. Explain how each structure is appropriate for the animal’s diet. Provide pictures.
Option#4
Research the causes and treatment of stomach ulcers.

Option#5
Suppose a person had to have a section of his or her stomach removed because of cancer or other illness. Write about how such a person might have to modify his or her diet.

Option#6
Explore by research machines whose functions are similar to those of the stomach (for example. A food blender)
Option#7
Complete a drawing of the stomach showing the 3 layers of muscles. Explain chemical and mechanical digestion in the stomach. P 520-521 in your science textbook.

homework for week 2/14-18/11

2011-02-13T19:50:00.000-08:00

Homework options are due on Thursday and Friday. Reports are 1/2 to 1 page and poster should be 1/2 regular poster size. Students have a quiz on lesson1-3 on Thursday and Friday.
Homework options 2-14-18-11

Lesson 3- 4
Option#1
How was Benedict’s solution and Lugol’s solution developed and how did they get their name.

Option#2
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#3 Math
Complete math skills percentage problem on p. 507 in science textbook to find the answer to the proactive problem for fats.
Option#4
Create a Food guide Pyramid on a ½ poster board p. 512
Option#5
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 for 2/7-2/11/11

2011-02-07T05:31:00.000-08:00

Homework options less 1-2
Feb 7-11, 2011

Write ½ 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 the derivations and meanings of the names of the digestive organs. For example, the word “esophagus” comes from the Greek word osein (meaning “to be going to carry”) and phagein (meaning “to eat”). Find other words in the English language that contain the root words.
Option#5
Research why snakes can ingest and swallow objects whose diameters greatly exceeds their own. If possible, include a picture. P. 391 in textbook

1/31-2/4/11

2011-01-30T20:05:00.000-08:00

This is makeup week and extra credit week. It is not required for students to complete an option if they have turned in 2 options. Some need to complete one or two options due to not having turned in the completed assignment. This will be for full credit. Students that want to increase their science average may complete an option for extra credit.
Homework options lesson 19 OMM

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 Friday 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-#10 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

homework 1/24-28/11

2011-01-24T05:08:00.000-08:00

Homework options lesson 19 OMM
Due on Thurs and Friday , also a quiz this Turday and Friday on genetics.

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 Friday 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-#10 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

weekly homework assigments for 1/17-21/11

2011-01-16T19:59:00.000-08:00

Option #1
Write a 1 page report to find other insects that have close relationships with a particular family or species of plant, such as the monarch butterfly and the milkweed plant.
Option#2
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 #3
Research mutations. Read p. 136-137 in textbook. Write a ½ to l page describing some mutations in organisms.
Option#4
Make a model of the DNA in cells. This will be due Friday but will count for two week project.
Option #5
Write a ½ to 1 page report on cloning. Read p. 159 in textbook. Use this for background before you do your research.
Option 36
Write a ½ to 1 page report on Gregor Mendel. Use p. 110-112 in your textbook.

1/4-7/11

2011-01-02T18:56:00.000-08:00

Students will be completing their oral reports on vertebrates this week. We will not have a weekly homework assignment.

12/6-12/10/10

2010-12-08T13:39:00.000-08:00

NO WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK.
Complete all research on your vertebrate project. On Friday Dec. 10, show an outline of your report and your 4 references. This outline is on notebook paper and shows the layout of your report with the topics that are on your report. Do not put your pictures on this paper or the informations about each topic.( ex. habitat, just the topic, habitat, not all the information about the habitat.)The completted project is due Monday., Dec. 13th. Be ready with any oral presentation.

Vertebrate research project 12/2/10

2010-12-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

VERTEBRATE RESEACH 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. Write 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 o the head, body covering, appendages, Etc.
5 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
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. You should have 6-7 pages of information that you use on your poster or power-point.
8 You will need to have a draft approved of your report by December 10th. Report with final version and references are due on December 13. Presentations will be the week of Dec 13th.
REMEMBER THAT THIS PROJECT IS 40% OF YOUR GRADE THIS 9 WEEKS.

weekly homework for 11/29-12/3/10

2010-11-28T17:50:00.000-08:00

All student must complete a Protist cartoon on the Ameoba, Paramecium, Euglena or Volvox. The option is a choice of which one you would like to draw.
Continue working on your vertebrate project.

homework 11/22-23/10

2010-11-19T13:40:00.000-08:00

Quiz on Monday and Tuesday on lesson 9. NO HOMEWORK OPTIONS THIS WEEK. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

weekly homework for 11/15-19/10

2010-11-14T18:55:00.000-08:00

Organisms: Macro to Micro
Homework Options Lessons 9-10
Choose one option for this week , due on Thursday and Friday.
Option #1 Science
Research unique ways in which plants ensure that pollination takes place. Present your findings in poster form with illustrations and labels.

Option #2 Science/Careers
Write a ½ to 1 pages about the job of a horticulturist.

Option #3 Science/Technology
Conduct research to see how scientists use biotechnology to cultivate more disease-resistant crops.

Option #4 Science
Research pollination. Write a ½ to 1 page report.

Option #5 Science
Write a ½ page report on pollination in an angiosperm plant. You can find this on p. 278 I your textbook

Option#6

Research to find out how the leaves of certain plants are adapted to conserve water. Examples: How is a cactus different from a fern?

Option#7
Write a ½ to 1 page report on why leaves change color in the fall.

Option#8
Gather a leaf collection and attach each leaf to a ½ poster. Use reference books to identify each leaf. Write common name and scientific name on the poster. You must have at least 8 lea

homework for November 8-10/10

2010-11-07T17:48:00.000-08:00

NO HOMEWORK OPTIONS THIS WEEK!. Quiz on Tuesday and Wednesday on lesson 8 cell division.

weekly homework options for 11-1-11-5-10

2010-10-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

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

homework options for october 25-29-10

2010-10-24T19:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Homework Options Oct 18-22

2010-10-17T18:49:00.000-07:00

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

weekly homework 10-12-15-10

2010-10-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

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.

Homework Options Oct 4 - 8

2010-10-03T19:42:00.001-07:00

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.

weekly homework 9/27-10-1/10

2010-09-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

Homework options for lesson 4-5: Due Thursday and Friday
see www.haydenmiddle.net homework, 7th grade calender for due dates on homework and quizes
1. Create a collage using different varieties of seeds. We will display the collage in the classroom. Make this on a stiff board and 8x10 inches. It may be a picture created buy seeds, but completely cover the board.
2. Explore the different meanings of the word “seed” by looking up the word in the dictionary. Write the meaning of the word and write a sentence using the word in context for each of the meanings.
3. Create a collage of different plants. You might check the garden centers to see if they have any old catalogs.
4. Conduct research to find out how artifacts are preserved in ponds and bogs. Write a ½ to l page report. Conduct an internet search on the “Bog Man.”
5. Look up ecosystems. Make a list of ecosystems with a description of each and where they exist.

Homework 9/20 - 9/24

2010-09-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

Homework Options for lesson 3-4
Quiz on Lesson 3 on Thursday and Friday!

September 20 - 24

Select one option, complete and turn in Thursday and Friday September 24

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.

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. 318-319 in your science textbook.

Option #6 Language Arts
Explore the different meanings of the word “seed” by looking up the word in the dictionary. Write a sentence using the word in context for each of the meanings.

Option #7 Science/Technology
Design and build a new growing system like the ones in our classrooms. Bring your design to class.

Option #8 Art
Create a collage of different plants. You might check the garden centers to see if they have any old catalogs. Use ½ piece of poster board.

Option #9
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 #10 Music
Develop a list of songs whose titles or lyrics incorporate the names of bodies of water. You must have atleast 10 songs.

Option #11
Write a ½ to 1 page paper on what a bog is and how things are preserved in them.

homework options for 9/13-9/17/10

2010-09-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

Homework Options Lesson 3
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN BY THURSDAY OR FRIDAY.

All reports are ½ to 1 page.

Option #1 Science
Research information about how worms are beneficial. (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 for medicinal purposes. Write a short report to share with the class.

Option #3 Science
Conduct research to find other organisms that can regenerate body parts. Write a short paragraph about how each of the organisms regenerates. Hint: starfish

Option #4 Science
Find out how earthworm farms are designed. Design an earthworm farm that you could build. ( You also have the option of actually building a small farm, like the one in our class.)

Option # 5 Draw and label the parts of an earthworm. Write a paragraph explaining where earthworms live and what they ear. This can be found on p.318-319 in your science textbook.

Weekly homework assignments for 9/7-9/10/10

2010-09-07T11:47:00.001-07:00

NO WEEKLY HOMEWORK THIS WEEK. Test on Thursday "A" classes
Test on Friday "B" classes
Study all your notes from lesson 1 and 2 in your journal. We have reviewed in class and highlighted important things to remember for the test. This is a 20 question multiple test from the first 2 lessons in AMSTI. This is a 40% weighted grade so be sure to study.

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

2010-08-29T19:28:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-22T19:51:00.001-07:00

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!!!!!!

Thank you all for your donations of money, supplies and scrub tops. You have been so generous!

weekly homework 5/17-5/21/10

2010-05-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

FRIDAY: The graphic organizer on the different characteristics of vertebrates will be completed and turned in on Friday. The pages in the textbook for reference is p. 374-394. We will be working on this in class. If not completed in class, the student is responsible for completing for homework.

EXTRA POINTS PROJECT:
This is for any student that want to bring up his/her grade. It will count as a test grade (40)%. If you did not complete the digestive system project, you need to do this one. It is not required for all students.

Research information on an endangered species of Alabama. It can be a fish, amphibian, reptile, or bird. Include in your 2 to 3 page report, its habitat, niche, and range. Include why it is endangered, and what is being done to protect the species. Include a picture. It is not necessary to make a poster. This project is due no later than MONDAY 5/24th.

weekly homework for 5/10-5/15

2010-05-11T14:29:00.000-07:00

No weekly homework assignment this week. All work needs to be completed in class.

weekly homework assignments 5/3-5/7/10

2010-05-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

WEEKKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
1. How does sleep affect the brain? Write a ½ to 1 page report.

2. Research about what a polygraph test is and how does it work. Write ½ to 1 page report.

3. How do tricks and illusions fool your senses? Write 1/2 to 1 page report.

4. What are the immediate and long term effects of drug abuse. You will find information on p. 655 of your textbook, figure 20. Write ½ to 1 page report

5. Research some commonly abused drugs and tell how they effect the body. ( methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, cocaine) ½ to 1 page report

6. How do anabolic steroids affect the body? These are the steroids abused by athletes. Write ½ to 1 page report

7. Complete a scientific drawing of the spinal cord on white paper. Color and label neatly. look on p.636 in your textbook,
fig. 7.

Monday: Select option
Tuesday: Work on your homework option. Complete labelong diagram is not finished in class
Wed: Complete study guide and review it
Thursay: review for quiz on the divisions of the nervous system, complete weekkly homework assgnment
Friday: no homework.
I am sending home some graded papers on Tuesday.

weekly homework asignments 5/3-5/7

2010-05-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

weekly homework 4/26-4/30

2010-04-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

This week, three classes are finishing the weekly assignment of the nervous system in class on Wednesday. They have not used the laptops yet. There will not be a weekly research assignment this week. Students will study for a quiz that will be on Thursday.
Tuesday: study your study guide completed in class for a quiz on "How the Nervous System works"
Wednesday: Review your study guide
Thursday: no homework
Friday: no homework.

weekly homework asignment 4/19-4/23/10

2010-04-20T14:50:00.000-07:00

Our weekly homework assignment that is usually done out of class will be completed on Friday in class using the Notebook laptops. Students will complete a 1/2 to 1 page report on a disease of the Nervous system. They may complete this assignment at home if absent on Friday.

homework for week of April 5-9

2010-04-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

No homework this week due to testing. Check STThome for your child'd grades. Zeroes can be made up if the student will turn in the missing work.

homework 3/29-4/2/10

2010-03-29T11:51:00.000-07:00

This week we have 3 days of SAT . There will be no homework assignments. All work must be completed in class. Enjoy!

homework for 3/22-3/26/10

2010-03-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

Due to ARMT standardized testing this week, I will not be giving any homework. We will be doing all work in class. Students will do research on diseases of the heart in class on Tuesday using the notebook laptops. A project was due last Friday on the digestive system. Students will lose 10 points/day for being late. After Wednesday, projects will not be accepted. This project counts as a test grade.

Weekly Homework March 15-19

2010-03-14T16:48:00.000-07:00

One option this week Food Flight Due: Friday

Problem: Imagine that you are a food traveling through the digestive system. How can you make a series of postcards to describe your trip?

Suggested Materials:

large note cards

colored pens or pencils

Devise a Plan
1. Study the materials and think em to describe a food's trip through the digestive system. You will need to create five postcards, one for each of five major areas of the system: the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine

2. Choose a food. On one side of each postcard, use words to describe the journey from the food's point of view. On the other side of the postcard, draw a picture of something that the food might "see" or pass through during each part of the trip. For example, suppose the food you chose was an apple. Your postcard describing the mouth might have a picture of teeth on the front. The message on the back might begin, "Dear Mac-So far, I have had a miserable trip. I haven't even left the mouth yet, and already the teeth you see on the other side of this postcard have torn me apart, crushed me, and cut me into pieces."

3. Try to include as much information about the digestion system on your postcards as you can. Be sure to explain the function of each part or structure that you describe. Also, define any science words that you use, such as absorption
or enzyme.

Analyze and Conclude

After following the plan you devised, answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Identify two types of nutrients your food contains and explain why each of these nutrients is important to the body.

2. To which food group or groups of the Food Guide Pyramid does your food belong?

3. In which part of the digestive system are most of the nutrients of your food absorbed?

4. In which part of the digestive system does your food become a thick liquid?

Monday: Work on your food flight cards, study your review sheet for a quiz on the final part of the digestive system.
Tuesday: work on your project
Wednesday:work on your project
Thursday; complete your project. This week counts as a test grade (40%).
Friday: no homwork

homework for week march 8-12

2010-03-08T09:06:00.000-08:00

This is the last week of the third nine weeks. You may complete an extra homework assignment for extra points.
Same web site as last week http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive system.html
or research google on website
Option #1 Research causes and treatment; of stomach flu.
Option#2 Research the cause and treatment of appendicitis
Option#3 Research the cause and treeatment of E. Coli infections or as a cause of food poisoning.
Option#4 Research the causes and treatment of botulism.
Option#5 research how to cope with cold sores of the mouth.
Option#6 research tonsillitis-cause and treatment.
OPtion#7 Describe TMJ disorder and its treatment.
Option#8 Describe what is an impacted wisdom tooth and its treatment.
Option#9 Draw , color and label the parts of a healthy tooth.
OPtion310 Draw and color a cross-section of a villus of the small intestine, picture on p. 526 in textbook
Monday: Select homework option
Tuesday: complete review guide
Wednesday: study for quiz on The digestive process begins
Thursday: quiz and finish weekly homework assignment

homework for march 1-march 5

2010-03-01T08:21:00.000-08:00

On the following website, you can research 1-6. All reports are 1/2 to 1 page reports.This report is due on Friday. Complete one of the following options.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestivesystem.html.

Option#1 Research the causes and treatment of celiac diseases.

Option#2 Reseach how cystic fibrosis effects the digestive system and what are the causes and treatments.

Option#3 Research the causes and treatment of (GERD) gastroeosophageal reflux disease.

Option#4 Research lactose intolerance and how it effects your digestive system

Option#5 TReseach the causes amd treatments of stomach ulcers.

Option#6 Research the cause and treatmentsof hernias.

Option#7 Complete a drawing of the digestive system labeling aall the parts shown in fig. 12 on p. 517. Draw on white paper, and color.

Option #8 Write a description of the role of the epiglottis in digestion and describe the esophagus. p. 519

Option #9 Complete a drawing of the stomarch showing all three muscle layers. p. 521

Monday: Complete study guide worksheet on "Food and Energy"
Tuesday: Study your worksheet for a quiz
Thursday: Complete your weekly homework assignment.

homework February 22-26,2010

2010-02-21T15:57:00.000-08:00

This week, I am asking all students to complete the same homework option. Each student will be given a blank copy of a log. He or she may use this table or use it as a guide to create his or her own system for recording erything that he/she eats for three days. They will start keeping records on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Keep this record in their science journal.This is due on Friday 2-26/10. We will analyze this on Friday.

homework 2/15-19/10

2010-02-16T05:43:00.000-08:00

Monday: complete your skin drawing
Tuesday: Complete your study guide for chapter 14 test/STUDY FOR TEST
Wednesday: Study for chapter 14 test
Thursday; no homework

DUE TO A MAJOR TEST AND EXTRA HOMEWORK, THERE WIL BE NO WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT THIS WEEK.

Homework for 2/8-2/12/10

2010-02-09T08:19:00.000-08:00

Weekly homework options due Friday. Pick one of the following and all reports are 1/2 to l page reports.

Option#1 Write a report of how a doctor classifies burns. Discuss the differences in first, second, and third degree burn.

Option#2 Write a report on organ and tissue transplants. Describe the difference between autograph and allograph.

Option#3 Research the causes of pain in the back of humans and treatments.

Option#4 Research the importance of sun protection of the skin with SPF sunscreen and discuss some fabrics that offer sun protection.

Option#5 write a report on the 3 simple habits that can keep your skin healthy. p. 494-493

Thursday: Quiz on Mitosis/Meiosis and cell division. Study your Venn diagram and notes you will be taking on Wednesday.
Friday: Turn in your weekly homework assignment.

homewrok for 2/1-2/5/10

2010-02-01T14:09:00.000-08:00

Monday: select homework option
Tuesday: finish labeling your skeleton diagram at home. You will have a quiz Friday of the parts of the skeleton
Thursday: review diagram skeleton and worksheet on the parts of the bone for a quiz tomorrow.
Some of the homework options are the same as last week. Complete a different one for this week.
Option#1 Draw and label the bones of the hand.
Option#2 Draw and describe how two joints of the body move. Label as a hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot, or gliding joint.
Option#3 Describe a disease of the bone such as osteoporosis, arthritis, or bone cancer. tell about the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure. Pick one and write1/2 to 1 page report.
Option #4 tell about how to take care of your bones. Include i/2 to 1 page.
Option#5 Draw the bones and muscles in the bicep showing how they contract in each position and indicate which muscle is contracted. Refer to fig. 13 on p. 485
Option 36 Write a comparison paragraph comparing smooth muscle tissue and skeletal muscle tissue. Include whether these muscle tissues are voluntary or involuntary, where they are found and what their functions are.
Option#7 Make scientific drawing of cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle. Label parts of the cell.

homework for 1/25/10-1/29/10

2010-01-25T08:37:00.000-08:00

Homework options for week of Jan 25
Chapter 14, pages 474-481 in your science textbook

Option#1: Research osteoporosis and tell the causes, treatment and prevention of it. 1/2 to 1 page

Option#2 Draw and label the bones of the hand. P. 475

Option#3 Find the effects of microgravity on the bones of astronauts and how scientists are using this information to help people with spinal cord injuries and people with osteoporosis.

Option#4 Explain how you can take care of your bones. ( P. 480) 1/2 to one page

Option#5 Draw two joints of the body and show how they move. Label and use arrows.

Monday : select option, due Firday, partial credit if turned of late.
Finish drawing offspring of Clyde and Claire if not completed in lab

Thurday: complete hw option and pratice presenting it to class, review for a quiz on Venn diagram complaring meiosis and mitosis, and cell division

Weekly homework assignments for 1/18/1/22/10

2010-01-18T14:09:00.000-08:00

Option #1
Conduct research on genetic engineering. ( in textbook)
Write a ½ to 1 page paper
Option #2
Research the concept of incomplete dominance. Research several organisms in which this occurs. Write a ½ to 1 page paper.

Option #3
Research mutations. Write a ½ to 1 page paper describing some mutations in organisms. ( in textbook)

Option #4
Make a model of the DNA in cells. ( counts for 2 weeks)

Option #5
Write a ½ to 1 page report on what is cloning. ( in textbook)

Option#6
Write a 1/2 page report on why you should clone?

Option # 7 Write a ½ page report on what are some risks of cloning?

Option A# 8
Write a ½ page report on what are some issues in cloning?

Option #9
Write a ½ to 1 page report on Gregor Mendel. ( in textbook)

The following website is useful http://learn.genetics. Utah.edu
ABOVE OPTIONS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY.
QUIZ FRIDAY ON LESSON 19

Homework 1/11-15/10

2010-01-13T08:58:00.000-08:00

Monday: read pages 110-115
Wednesday: read p. 159-160 for computer lab tomorrow
Thursday: read p.128-130
All the above reading are in the 7th grade green textbook.
Next week we will have a weekly assignment due on Friday 1/21/10.

1/5-1/8 2010

2010-01-05T13:01:00.000-08:00

No homework this week as we finish reports on vertebrates. Also, we will be completing lab activities on heredity this week. All students need a new bound composition notebook like we used in first semester. Next week, we will begin using the science textbook,Science Explorer for this semester. I will give a lab notebook grade on one lesson later this week from our old journal.

2009-12-07T13:55:00.000-08:00

Homework options for the week of 12-7-09-12-11-09 Pick one to complete and turn in on Friday.
Lessons 14, 15, 16

Option # 1. Research the term “biodegradable”. Writhe a 1/2 to 1 page report explaining the importance of making sure commonly used materials are biodegradable.

Option# 2: Research the discovery of antibiotics that is linked to fungi. Complete ½ to 1 page report. Example: Penicillin

Option #3: Research the cause and cure for “swimmers ear” and “athlete’s foot”, both common fungal infections.

Option#4: Research how Crustaceans are used for food around the world. (½ to 1 page report. This includes lobster, shrimp, crab, etc

Option: 5 Math: Check the price of lobster meat at local supermarket and calculate the cost of a lobster dinner for 5. Assume that each person requires 6 ounces of lobster of the main course. List the lobster and side dishes in menu form with their prices to the right of each item. The total cost of the meal should be a bottom of the
monday; Select homework option for the above 5
Tuesday: complete rough draft toshow to teacher on Wednesday
Wednesday: None
Thursday: Complete your weekly homnework assignment.
Friday: Remember that yur vertebrate project is due on Monday.

Parents: Students will be using school notebook cart to do research on their vertebrate project and/or their homework assignment. They will not be able to print information, but they can copy it down. They could also complete their 4 references for their project.

homework 11/30-12/4/09

2009-11-30T13:13:00.000-08:00

NO weekly homework assignment this week. You may go back and make up zeros by completing any of the lessons from this nine weeks for 60. This week, work on your vertebrate project. You should have your poster board or foldable board, or start on your PowerPoint presentation. Remember, your rough draft is due on December 9. You may show it to me earlier. This Friday, unit 2 test, lessons 8-12 . We will be completing a study guide in class. Be prepared by studying each night. We will start working on the study guide in class on Wednesday.

Vertebrate research project 11/23/09

2009-11-23T13:44:00.000-08:00

VERTEBRATE RESEACH 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. Write 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 o the head, body covering, appendages, Etc.
5 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
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. You should have 6-7 pages of information that you use on your poster or power-point.
8 You will need to have a draft approved of your report by December 9th. Report with final version and references are due on December 14. Presentations will be the week of Dec 14th.

homework for 11/23

2009-11-23T13:35:00.000-08:00

Monday: Study your notes in your journal on lesson 11 and your drawings of the 4 Protists. Quiz tomorrow
NO weekly homework assignments this week. Research project on assigned vertebrate due on December 14th.
Happy Thanksgiving!

weekly homework asignment 11/16-11/20/09

2009-11-16T08:44:00.000-08:00

This week there will be only one choice for homework. It will be due on Friday. If students need to make up zeros they can do any of the options from previous weeks of this 9 week period for 60% credit .
Homework: Create a cartoon with either an Amoeba Euglena, or Parameciam as the central character<. Your cartoon must be accurately drawn and should show details of at least 4 organelles, such as flagella, cilia, pseudopods, nuclei, vacuoles, oral grooves, and eyespots. Make your caption humorous, focusing on at lest one major characteristic of the protist. Make a draft in pencil then color with colored pencil. Use white plain paper. You may use a computer to create a background and labels for your final cartoon. Students have reviewd the grading rubric on Monday.
If students need more information about thier organism, use internet, or thier science textbook p.228-232.

homework for week 11/09/09-11/13/09

2009-11-09T08:38:00.000-08:00

Organisms: Macro to Micro
Lessons 11

Option #1 Science/ History
Research and discover how one species of microbe has influenced history in a major way. Write a ½ to 1 page report. Some possible things to explore would be the microbe that caused the bubonic plague, typhoid, and malaria. (See me for other suggestions.)

Option #2 Science
Find out why most viral diseases may be prevented but not cured and why many bacterial diseases may be cured but not easily prevented.

Option #3 Science/History
Research one of the following scientists and write a ½ to 1 page report on why his work was significant: Walter Reed, Louis Pasteur, Jonas Salk, Robert Koch, Alexander Fleming, Edward Jenner, or Lazarro Spallanzani.

Option #4 Science/Technology
Research the history of vaccinations. Prepare a report on how technology has helped the process become more efficient as well as less painful.

Option #5 Science/Technology
Make a list of the vaccinations that you have received in your lifetime. Put the type of vaccination and the year that you received it.

Option #6 Create a “wanted” poster for a microorganism observed in lesson 11. Include: Habitat, Description, size, movement, autrotroph/herterotroph, Alias and other facts p. 226 in textbook.
Monday: select homework option for the week, be sure lesson 10 is complete in yur journal for evaluation tomorrow
Tuesday: work on option
Thursday: complete hw option and be sure to turn in on time for full credit on Friday.

homework 11/2-11/6/09

2009-11-02T14:32:00.000-08:00

homework options:
Organisms: Macro to Micro
Lesson 10

Option #1
Research to find out how the leaves of certain plants are adapted to conserve water. Examples: how is a cactus different from a fern?

Option#2
Write a ½ to 1 page report on why leaves change color in the fall.

Option # 3 Prepare a drawing of a specific tree that demonstrates how the leaves are arranged for each to receive maximum sunlight. Indicate the species of the tree below the drawing.

Option #4
Gather a leaf collect and attach each leaf to a poster. Use reference books to identify each leaf. (You must have at least 5 leaves.)

Option #5 Make a 3-D model of the leaf structure. ( I suggest play dough.
Use the model on 270 in textbook

Option #6 Create a “wanted “poster for a microorganism observed in Lesson12. Include Habitat, description, size, movement, autotroph/heterotroph, Alias and other facts. Use white paper or ½ poster board. p226 in textbook

Monday: select homework option.
Thursday: complete hw options and turn in on Friday

homework for week 10/27-10-31/09

2009-10-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

Tuesday: Select homework option from last weeks list. Do a different one from the one you turned in on Friday. If you did not turn in an assignment,complete two.. The late one will count as 60 instead of a zero.
Wed: Study for mitosis quiz/ work on homework assignment Use p 95-102 in your science textbook
Thurs: Same as Wed.
FRI: no homework
Option #1 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 Create a drawing showing the stages of mitosis and cytokinesis. P 98-99 in your science textbook

homework options for week 10/12/09-10/16/09

2009-10-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

Organisms: Macro to Micro
Homework Options Lessons 8

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 Create a drawing showing the stages of mitosis and cytokinesis. Label each stage. USe your science textbook for the above options. P 95-102

Monday: Select option.
Tuesday: read in your science textbook p. 95-102
Wed: no homework
Thurs: Complete weekly homework assignment.

homework for 10/13-10/16

2009-10-12T15:44:00.000-07:00

All options from last week are eligible for this this week. If you completed option #1create a cell model) or #7 ( create a cell mobile)you do not have to do an option this week. three new options:

option #1 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 #2 Write a narrative story about what it would be like to be miniaturized and travel into a cheek cell or aquatic plant cell. Explain what they might see and experience while within the cell.
option #3 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 heating system in my house because substances are broken down in it and energy is produced.
Information may be found in your textbook p. 60-67.
Tuesday:select option and work on it
Wednesday and Thursday: review study guide for unit test
Friday: unit test on lessons 1-7

homework for 10-5-09

2009-10-07T08:53:00.001-07:00

Option#1 Construct a three dimensional model of a plant or animal cell. Turn in with a key for identifying each cell and structure. You could think of it as a pizza, with the varios ingtedients representing organelles.( counts as 2 options)
Option#2 Create an advertisement to sell a cell. The ad is submitted on poster and empasizes he excellent job performed by 4 of the cells organelles.
Option#3 Write a limerick about one type ofa cell. Print or type the limerick on unlined paper so we can post it in the room. Give the limerick a title.
Option #4 Complete researach on the development of cell theory.. Who formulated it,and when did it occur? (1/2 page)

Option #5 Create a "wanted" poster for a specific type of cell. It should include a drawing of the cell with labels and functions of at least 4 of the organelles.
Option # 6 Write a one-pape paper about stem cell research.
Option#7 Prepare a mobile of a specific kind of plant or animal cell. You should use cardboard pieces, cut inot the shape of specific organelles. One side shoud contain an explanation of the organelle funtions. ( counts as 2 options)

homework 9/8-9/11/09

2009-09-08T14:08:00.001-07:00

Tuesday: look at homework options and pick one to do for Friday
Option#1 research information about the benefits of worms. ( Hint: Key words include "earthworm", "annelid", and "blackworm." Write a short report about your findings.
Option#2. 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. Writhe 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 can build. (this is a drawing)
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 in your science textbook on p.318-319
Wed: begin work on homework and check to see if your science journal is up to date
journal is in order
Thursday: complete report
Friday: turn in report and a short quiz will be given on your science journal. It is open book.

homework for 8/31/9/4

2009-08-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

Monday: review options for homework, pick one and complete and hand in Friday
1. Look up Melittobia digitata ( WOW bug) on the Internet. Write some interesting facts you find.
2. Research different ways that insects have influenced history ( Summarize your findings in 1 page report ( Example, How have locusts impacted crops throughout history?)
3.. Draw and label a diagram of a wasp. Compare this to the WOW bug.
4. Write a 1/2 to l page report on fruit flies. How are they used in classrooms around the world?
5. Make a list of organisms that can regenerate. Write one paragraph explaining regeneration.
6.Write 1/2 to 1 page report on Robert Hooke and Antony van Leeuwenhoek.
7. find images of the Internet of microscopes . Make a time line using these pictures to show the development of the microscope. ( 1/2 poster board)
8. What characteristics of the WOW bug did you observe that suggest it is an insect ( 1/2 page)?
Tuesday: review parts of the microscope
Wednesday: review for quiz on microscope Thursday
Thursday: complete homework

Homework 8/24-8/28

2009-08-24T13:43:00.000-07:00

Monday and Tuesday: Study your lab safety sheet for a quiz on Wednesday
Monday : Choose ONE of the following options to be completed and handed in at the beginning of class on Friday:
Option#1Look up the definitions of "organic" and ". Make a list with examples of each type of substance. make this into a chart ( 20 examples)
Option#2 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 a report or make a Venn diagram.
Option#3 research tube worms. Find out how they are able to survive in such an inhospitable area. Write a 1/2/ to 1 page report.
Option #4 Create a collage of photos and illustrations of a wide variety of organisms. Make this into a small ( 1/2 sheet poster)
Option#5 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 Browse the Internet and download and print images of organisms taken from a scanning electron microscope. Make a collage of the images.