Sunday, October 27, 2013

November 26, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(21) Power Point Slide 
1. Kentucky Derby Review Game  
Homework: None

November 25, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show my knowledge of science.
BR(20)Who was Gregor Mendel? 
1. Practice K-Prep Test  
Homework: None

November 22, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(19) See Power Point Slide Punnet Square  #4
1. Test Retakes on Cell Test 
Homework: None

November 21, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(12) Name how many cells are present in Mitosis at the end and in Meiosis at the end.
1. Hand back Tests
2. Hand back Open Responses
3. Correct Open Responses
4. Write out the question and correct answer to each Multiple choice question you missed 
Homework: Study for test retakes  on Friday

November 20,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(17)See Power Point Slide on Punnet Square #3
1. Cell Test
Homework: Study for test Retakes on Friday

November 19,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(16) See Power Point Slide on Punnet Square Slide #2
1. Cell Study Guide 
Homework: STUDY for your TEST on CELLS!

November 18,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(15) See Punnet Square Power Point Slide
1. CPS Review 
Homework: STUDY for your Test over CELLS on Wednesday!!

November 15, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(14) See Mitosis Power Point Slide
1.Go over lab directions for Plastic Egg Genetics
2. Go over Dominant Recessive Overhead
3.Do the Lab 
Homework:Finish lab questions if needed and start studying for your test next week!

November 14,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(13)See Mitosis Power Point Slide
1. Cell/Mitosis Video 
Homework: None

November 13, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to use a Punnet Square to determine the percentage likelihood of a trait. 
BR(12) Define Heredity.
1. Read pg 12,and 13 "How do genes combine in offspring?"
2. Go over answers
3.Do pg 14 Predicting Heredity Reinforcement Activity
4. Do pg 15 Dominant and Recessive Traits in Humans 
Homework: None

November 12, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(11) Do flowers reproduce sexually or asexually? 
1. Brain Pop on Heredity
2.Read pg 8,9 on "What is heredity?"
3.Go over answers
4. Read pg 10,11 "Why can offspring differ from their parents?"
5. Go over answers
Homework: None

November 11, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(10) Which part of the cell cycle lasts the longest? 
1. Flower slide show to look for similarities and differences
2. Write down what you think is the purpose of a flower.
3. Video clip on the Purpose of the flower
4. Discuss 
5. Smart Board activity on labeling flower parts.
Homework:None 

November 8, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(9) Is Mitosis asexual or sexual reproduction?
1.  Go over procedures for I- Pod touch usage.
2. Exit Ticket 
Homework: None 

November 7,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(8) Draw the last 3 steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Cookie Lab Directions
2. Do the Mitosis Cookie lab
3. Brain Pop on Mitosis
Homework: Finish Lab questions if needed

November 6,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(7) Draw the first 3 steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Packet
Homework: None

November 5, 2013

No School Professional Development Day

November 4, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(6) Which part of the cell cycle is briefest?
1. Computer Lab - Mitosis Web quest
Homework: None

November 1, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(5) List in order the steps of Mitosis.
1. Mitosis Power Point
2.Mitosis Worksheet
3. Smart board on Mitosis: Animal Cell Matching, and Plant Cell  Matching
Homework: None

October 31,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe physical and chemical properties.
BR(4) List examples of physical and chemical properties.
1. Go over directions for the Halloween Lab
2. Do the Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble Demo 
3. Do the Halloween Lab
Homework: Finish Lab Questions if needed

October 30, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual (Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(3) Name 2 ways that a plant can reproduce.
1. Go over H.W. " How do cells produce new cells?"
2. Mitosis Flip Book
3. Mitosis Rap
Homework: None

October 29, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to describe and compare sexual(Meiosis) and asexual(Mitosis) reproduction.
BR(2) Organize the following into simplest to most complex: tissue, organ, organ system, and cell.
1. Read pg 6, and 7 "How do organisms make more of their own kind?"
2. Life Cycle Lab sorting pictures
3.Overhead Plant Reproduction
4. Overhead of Life Cycle Plants
Homework: Read and answer questions on "How do cells produce new cells?"

October 28,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show mastery of previous knowledge: cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to organisms
BR(1) What are the main parts of a cell?
1. Read pg 3,4,and 5
2. Jigsaw  into groups for cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems
3. Overhead on Tissues
4. Review notes on pg 1, and 2
Homework: None

Thursday, October 3, 2013

October 25, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to show mastery of the fossil learning targets.
BR(25) Why can't igneous rock create fossils? 
1. Test Retakes
2. Fossil Video from Discovery Education
Homework: None

October 24, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to learn from my mistakes.
BR(24) What is a cast fossil?
1. Correct MC Questions
2. Correct OR to a 4
3. Draw the types of fossils and define them.
Homework: Study for Test Retakes

October 23, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(23) How does a mold and trace fossil differ?
1. Test over Fossils 
Homework: None 

October 22, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(22) How old must a plant or animal be to become a fossil?
1.CPS Review
Homework: Study for your test over Fossils on Wednesday

October 21, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(21) How can a fossil be destoyed?
1. Read section on Fossils
2. Event Cards
3. Do Section Review Cards
4. Go over Section Review Questions
Homework: Study for Test on Fossils on Wednesday

October 18,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(20) What is a paleontologists?
1.Go over Getting into the Fossil Record
2. Review with over heads
3. Exit Ticket: 
1. What was your score on the website?
2. Fossils are usually found in what type of rock?
3. T/F It is easy for an organism living in the rain-forest to become a fossil.
Homework: If not Finished 

October 17,2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions. 
BR(19) What is a index fossil?
1. Go over the Answers to the Great Fossil Find pg 9
2.Fossil Brain Pop 
3. Fossil Smart Board Activites
4. Go over Lab Groups for Friday
Homework: Cleaning supplies for our Endeavor basket and make sure your booklet is complete through pg 9 

October 16, 2013

Learning Target: I will be able to apply my knowledge of fossils and draw conclusions.
BR(18) What is a fossil  that forms by leaving an imprint.
1.Read over notes pg 1
2. The Great Fossil Find Day 1,2, and 3
3. The Great Fossil Find Questions pg 9 
Homework: If not Finished 

October 15,2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a fossil and how they are made. 
BR(17) Name the 5 types of  fossils?
1. Go over homework
2. Read "Why do Animals Become Extinct?" pg 6,7
3. Fossil Hunt- Making out of play dough a mold and cast fossil. 
Homework: Cleaning supplies for the Endeavor basket 

October 14, 2013

Learning Target: I will understand what is a fossil and how they are made. 
BR(16) What is a fossil?
1. Fossil Brain Pop
2. Read History in Rock pg2
3. Answer the questions on pg 3
4. Read Mold and Cast Fossils pg 4 
5. Answer the questions pg 5 
Homework: Finish work