Week of 12/12-16

December 16, 2011 - December 17

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: What is one advantage and one disadvantage of a polymer?
-Polymer Presentations
Homework: Science Fair Research Summary Worksheet
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: List two examples of polymers.
-Introduce Chemical Bonds Book Summative Assessment
-Periodic Table Periods and Groups Practice
-Part 1: Summative Packet
Homework: Science Fair Research Summary Worksheet
 
Friday:
Bellwork: What do the period and group numbers tell us about the atom of an element?
-Science Project Outlines
-Student portfolios
Homework: Science Project Outline worksheet

DOWNLOADS

Chemical Bonds Book: Summative Packet Workbook

(56.32 KB)

Chemical Bonds Book: Summative Rubric

(21.08 KB)

Science Project Outline Worksheet

(25.09 KB)

Science Project Research Summary

(31.23 KB)

Week of 12/19-22

December 23, 2011 - December 24

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: How many shells and valence electrons does the atom of the element silicon have?
-Finish student portfolios
-Ionic Bonds Jigsaw activity (from Chemical Bonds Reading Packet)
Homework: Science Project Log Book: Purpose through Procedure (pg. 1-10)
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: What is an ionic bond?
-Bonding Basics - Ionic Bonds Activity (Fruity pebble valence electron activity)
-Part 2: Summative Packet Workbook
Homework: Science Project Log Book: Purpose through Procedure (pg. 1-10)

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Chemical Bonds: Summative Packet Workbook

(56.32 KB)

Science Project Log Book

(277.81 KB)

Week of 1/9-13

January 13 - January 14, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: How many shells and valence electrons does the atom of the element sodium have?
-Review Expectations
-Chemical Bonding Post-Break Review worksheet
-Finish Bonding Basics - Ionic Bonds Activity
-Part 2: Summative Packet
Homework: Section 2 Review (pg. 121-125) from Chemical Bonds Reading Packet
-Science Project Log Book Data Table (pg. 11)
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: Draw the electron dot drawing for calcium and chlorine.
-Bonding Basics - Covalent Bonds Activity
-Part 3: Summative Packet
Homework: Science Project Log Book Data Table (pg. 11)
 
Friday:
Bellwork: Draw the electron dot drawing for water (H2O)
-Finish Part 3: Summative Packet
Homework: Science Project Log Book Data Table (pg. 11)

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Chemical Bonds: Summative Packet

(56.32 KB)

Science Project Log Book

(277.81 KB)

Week of 1/17-20

January 20 - January 21, 2013

Monday: No school
 
Tuesday/Thursday (Wednesday - Field Trip)
Bellwork: Draw the electron dot diagram for oxygen gas (O2).
-Nomenclature: Naming Ionic and Covalent Bonds
Homework: Science Project Log Book - Finish (Data analysis through Abstract)
-Finish Summative Packet
 
Friday:
Bellwork: What is the name of the compound KI?  What is the name of the compound CF4?
-Begin working in groups on Summative Project: Chemical Bonds Book
Homework: Science Project Log Book - Finish (Data analysis through Abstract)

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Nomenclature Notes

(47.87 KB)

Nomenclature PPT

(1.3 MB)

Science Project Log Book

(277.81 KB)

Week of 1/23-27

January 27 - January 28, 2013

 

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Research Paper Requirements

(26.11 KB)

Science Fair Project Log Book

(275.87 KB)

Week of 1/31-2/3/2012

February 3 - February 6, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What happens to sugar when you mix it with water?
Classwork:
-Physical vs. chemical change Venn diagram (3 similarities and 3 differences)
-Evidence of Chemical Change foldable
Homework:  Science Fair Project
 
Wednesday/Thursday
Bellwork:  What is a chemical reaction?
Classwork:
-Writing chemical equations notes WS
-Chemical Reactions Lab
Homework:  Science Fair Project
 
Friday:
Bellwork:  What are three examples of evidence that a chemical reaction has occured? 
Classwork: 
-Law of Conservation of Mass Lab
Homework: Science Fair Project 

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Chemical Equations Notes

(39.42 KB)

Week of 2/6-10/2012

February 10 - February 11, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: Write out the equation for the following chemical reaction: "Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) react to form water (H2O) and sodium chloride (NaCl)"
Classwork: Science Fair Presentations
Homework: None
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: What was one interesting project topic you heard about last class and why was it interesting to you?
Classwork: Science Fair Presentations
Homework: None
 
Friday: 
Bellwork: What are the three types of chemical reactions?
Classwork: Balancing Equations (Balancing Act WS)
Homework: Balancing Equations Homework WS

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Balancing Act Ws

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Balancing Equations HW

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Week of 2/13-16

February 17 - February 18, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: Balance the following equation: Hg + O2 -->  HgO
Classwork:

-Reaction Rates Jigsaw Activity
-More Balancing Equations Practice
Homework:  Balancing Equations Practice
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: What are three factors that can affect the reaction rate of a chemical reaction?
Classwork:
-Solutions and Water Lab
-Solutions Budget Vocabulary Matrix WS
Homework:  Finish Solution Vocabulary Matrix WS
 
Friday: No school

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Solutions Vocabulary Matrix

(26.11 KB)

Week of 2/21-23

February 24 - February 25, 2013

Tuesday: (8B/8C Only)
Bellwork: Balance the following chemical equation: Al + O2 --> Al2O3
Classwork: 
-United Streaming Mixtures Movie (Notes)
-More Balancing Equations Practice
Homework:  More Balancing Equations Practice WS
 
Wednesday/Thursday
Bellwork:  What is a solution?
Classwork:  Comparing and Contrasting Acids and Bases (Venn Diagram)
Homework:  None
 
Friday:  No school - Snow day!

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Balancing Equations Practice

(49.5 KB)

Week of 2/27-3/2

March 2 - March 3, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What is the pH scale?
Classwork: 
-Acids/Base/pH Vocabulary Matrix
-Balancing Equations Practice WS
Homework:  Finish Vocab matrix and Balancing Equations WS
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday: 
Bellwork:  What is an acid?  What is a base?
Classwork: 
-Acid/Base Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions
-Litmus Paper Lab
Homework:  Acid/Base Comprehension Questions
 
 
Friday: 
Bellwork:  None - MYP Test
Classwork:  Solutions, Acids, and Bases MYP Test
Homework:  None

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2/27 Balancing Equations Practice WS

(13.81 KB)

Acid/Base Comprehension Questions

(14.63 KB)

Acid/Base Reading Passage

(36.5 KB)

Acid/Base/pH Vocabulary Matrix

(22.53 KB)

Chemical Reactions Test Study Guide

(26.62 KB)

Week of 3/5-9

March 9 - March 10, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Classwork: 
-Read through Biological Molecules Reading Packet
-Biological Molecules Graphic Organizer
Homework:  None
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What are the four biological molecules?
Classwork: 
-Carbohydrates Video (Notes)
-Proteins Video (Notes)
-Carbohydrates/Proteins Vocabulary Matrix WS
Homework:  Finish Carbohydrates/Proteins Vocabulary Matrix
 
 
Friday: 
Bellwork:  What is a carbohydrate?  What is a protein? 
Classwork: 
-Fats/Lipids Video (Notes)
-Begin Lipids/Nucleic Acids Vocabulary Matrix WS
Homework:  Begin working on Lipids/Nucleic Acids Vocabulary Matrix

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Biological Molecules Graphic Organizer

(31.23 KB)

Carbohydrates/Proteins Vocab Matrix

(22.53 KB)

Lipids/Nucleic Acids Vocab Matrix

(22.53 KB)

Week of 3/12-16

March 16 - March 17, 2013

Monday/Tuesday: 
Bellwork:  What is a lipid?
Classwork: 
-Nucleic Acids Reading Passage
-Finish Lipids/Nucleic Acids Vocabulary Matrix WS
-Food Pyramid and Macronutrients
Homework: My Food Pyramid Worksheet
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday: 
Bellwork:  What did you have for dinner last night?  What biological molecules make up these foods? 
Classwork: 
-Biological Molecules Poster Project
-Biological Molecules Jeopardy Review Game
Homework:  Study/Complete notecard
 
 
Bellwork:  No bellwork - MYP Test
Classwork:  Biological Molecules MYP Test
Homework:  None

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Biological Molecules Poster Project

(13.92 KB)

Biological Molecules Test Study Guide

(28.16 KB)

Lipids/Nucleic Acids Vocabulary Matrix

(22.53 KB)

Macronutrients Reading Packet

(32.01 KB)

My Pyramid Worksheet

(379.52 KB)

Week of 3/19-23

March 23 - March 24, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork: Name two parts of a cell that you remember from 7th grade.
Classwork:
-Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cell Venn diagram
-Begin Cell Packets (Cells and their Organelles)
Homework: Cell Packet questions
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork: What is one similarity and one difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Classwork:
-Finish coloring Cell Packet
-Begin Microscope Basics
Homework: Finish Cell Packet questions
 
Friday: No school - Staff professional development day

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Cell Packet

(599.55 KB)

Week of 3/26-30

March 30 - March 31, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  Label the parts of the microscope (see attached absent binder agenda for the picture)
Classwork:
-Finish Microscope Basics
Homework:  Cell Packet Data Table
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  List one cell organelle, list which type(s) of cell it is found in, and tell its function in the cell.
Classwork:
-Begin Microscope/Cells Summative Assessment Lab
Homework:  None
 
 
Friday:
Bellwork:  What is one similarity and one difference between animal and plant cells?
Classwork:
-Finish Microscope/Cells Summative Assessment Lab
-Cell Color and Label Packet (PRINT ALL THREE PARTS)
Homework:
-Finish Microscope/Cell Lab questions
-Cell Color and Label Packet (PRINT ALL THREE PARTS)

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Cell color and label Packet (PART 1)

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Cell color and label Packet (PART 2)

(135 KB)

Cell color and label Packet (PART 3)

(143.43 KB)

Cell Packet

(599.55 KB)

Microscope Summative Lab

(48.13 KB)

Week 28 Absent Binder

(69.15 KB)

Week of 4/2-5

April 6 - April 7, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  List the organelles that are found ONLY in the animal cell and list the organelles that are found ONLY in the plant cell. 
Classwork:
-Cell City Maps group project
Homework:  Biological Molecules in Cells graphic organizer
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  How do biological molecules benefit cells?  (choose one biological molecule)
Classwork:
-Photosynthesis reading and video notes
-Cellular Respiration reading
Homework:  None
 
Friday:  No school - Spring break!

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Biological Molecules in Cells graphic organizer

(31.23 KB)

Cell City Maps Poster project

(15.57 KB)

Week of 4/16-20

April 13 - April 14, 2013

Monday/Tuesday: 
Bellwork:  What is photosynthesis?  (8D Question for Wednesday due to Explore Test)
Classwork:
-Diffusion/Osmosis/Active Transport Notes
-Diffusion vs. Osmosis Venn diagram
-Passive vs. Active Transport Venn diagram
Homework:  Finish Venn diagrams
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What is the difference between passive and active transport?  (8D See above)
Classwork:
-Diffusion Lab
-Jeopardy Review Game
Homework:  Study/Make note card
 

Friday: Cell Structure and Function MYP Test

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Active Transport PPT

(1.21 MB)

Cells MYP Test Study Guide

(28.16 KB)

Diffusion/Osmosis PPT

(1.13 MB)

Diffusion/Osmosis/Active Transport Notes and Venn diagrams

(13.2 KB)

Week of 4/23-4/27

April 20 - April 21, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What is DNA?
Classwork: 
-Introduce Genetics Unit
-Read 3.1 DNA, chromosomes, cells
-Genetics: Tour of the Basics worksheet and simulations
Homework:  Read Section 3.2
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What is a chromosome?
Classwork:
-Mitosis Notes
-Mitosis Flip Book
Homework:  Continue working on Mitosis Flip Book
 
 
Friday:
Bellwork:  What is mitosis?
Classwork:  Finish Mitosis Flip Book
Homework:  Finish Mitosis Flip Book

DOWNLOADS

Genetic Disorder Project Summative Packet

(47.62 KB)

Genetics: Tour of the Basics WS

(25.6 KB)

Mitosis Flip Book (Be sure to define what happens in each step on the back of the page of each phase)

(8.24 KB)

Mitosis Notes

(17.22 KB)

Mitosis Notes PPT

(863.74 KB)

Week of 4/30-5/4

May 4 - May 5, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What are the four phases of mitosis in order?
Classwork:
-Introduce Genetic Disorder Project
-Genetics: Tour of the Basics: Genes, Traits, and Heredity
Homework:  Complete the topic selection form for the Genetic Disorder project
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What is a gene?  What is a trait?
Classwork:
-Finish Genetics: Tour of the Basics
-Review Genetics basics (Genetics Practice WS)
Homwork:  SpongeBob Genetics worksheet
 
 
Friday:
Bellwork;  What are the possible outcomes (probability percentages) of an offpsring whose mother gives BB (dominant for blue eyes) and father gives bb (recessive for brown eyes)?
Classwork:
-Genetics with a Smile Activity
Homework:  Finish Genetic Disorder project Required Research worksheet

DOWNLOADS

Genetic Disorder project Summative Packet

(47.62 KB)

Genetics Practice WS

(105 KB)

Genetics with a Smile activity

(10.75 KB)

Genetics: Tour of the Basics: Genes, Traits, Heredity

(27.65 KB)

Week of 5/7-11

May 11 - May 12, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  A mother gives the alleles HH for hair type (straight hair dominant to curly) and the fatehr gives Hh.  What percentage of the offspring will have the dominant trait?
Classwork:
-Finish Meiosis worksheet
-Read about DNA Replication and Mutations
Homework:  Finish Genetic Disorder project Required Research WS
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What is a mutation and what causes it?
Classwork:  Work on Genetic Disorder project (on laptops)
Homework:  Continue working on projects
 
 
Friday: 
Bellwork:  What is one thing you have learned about the genetic disorder for your project?
Classwork/Homework:  Finish Genetic Disorder project

DOWNLOADS

Genetic Disorder project Summative Packet

(47.62 KB)

Meiosis Worksheet

(15.18 KB)

Week of 5/14-18

May 18 - May 19, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  What is the treatment/cure for the genetic disorder for your project?
Classwork:
-Read Section 5.3
0Introduction to Genetic Technology video
Homework:  Missing/late work
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  What is genetic engineering?
Classwork:
-Introduce Genetics/Jurassic Park Summative Assessment Essay
-"Understanding: The Power of Genes" video/notes
Homework:  Begin thinking about opinion for Summative Essay
 
 
Friday:
Bellwork:  What is cloning?
Classwork:
-Begin Genetics Article Discussion (Print 1 and 2)
-Poetry slam for 8A/8B
Homework:  Complete article discussion questions

DOWNLOADS

Genetics Article "Hunger Games"

(21.81 KB)

Genetics Article 1

(17.33 KB)

Genetics Article 2

(15.82 KB)

Genetics/Jurassic Park Summative Packet

(123.03 KB)

Understanding: Power of Genes video notes (See Ms. Olmstead to watch the video)

(14.89 KB)

Week of 5/21-24

May 25 - May 26, 2013

Monday/Tuesday:
Bellwork:  Do you believe that genetic testing should be used to convict people of crimes?  Why or why not?
Classwork:
-Finish discussion articles
-Begin Summative Essay rough draft
Homework:  Finish Introduction paragraph for Summative Essay
 
 
Wednesday/Thursday:
Bellwork:  Do you believe that we should genetically modify other organisms to assist us?  Why or why not?
Classwork:
-Learn in-text citations
-Finish writing rough draft of Summative Essay
Homework:  Finish rough draft of essay
 
 
Friday: No school - Memorial break

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Genetics Article "Hunger Games"

(21.81 KB)

Genetics Article 1

(17.33 KB)

Genetics Article 2

(15.82 KB)

Genetics/Jurassic Park Summative Packet

(123.03 KB)