Kingdom Protista (Protists)

The Protist Kingdom has been called the "junk drawer" of the classification system. Things that scientists don't know where to fit otherwise get placed in the Protist Kingdom!  Most of the time Protists are:

• single-celled
• Eukaryotic (they have a nuclear membrane)
• Some are "animal-like"- they move, and have to get their food
• Others are "plant-like" - don't move and make their own food (photosynthesize)
• Many are found in pond water 

You will be looking at Protists this week while we study micro

Welcome to 7th Grade Biology!

It is going to be a SWEET year!

Take a piece of candy and sit alphabetically (front to back, starting with the row closest to the door)
No worries!  We'll change seats as soon as I learn your names!

This is my science blog site.  You can get here from the 7th grade web page.

Today, you'll need to go here for our activity.

HOMEWORK FOR TONIGHT:

Think of three things that people do to annoy you when you are in class.  Think of three things people do that you like in class.  (Do NOT say them out-loud right now!!!).  Type your answers on the form marked "Biology Behaviors" for tomorrow. (I will explain)

Here is to a GREAT 7th Grade Year in Mrs. Dokken's Science Class!

First Day of Advising!

OMG!  R U Ready 4 This Year?

It is going to be fun, exciting, and probably a little frustrating at times, but it is going to be cool!!!!

Advisees: Please fill out this questionnaire for me while we are waiting for everyone to arrive this morning! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Bv6lFhOKX457c2uMRw2Fi7I1J_ztKfDqP_LWFgzO_s/edit

Today's Agenda:

   Blog Questions

   Introductions

   Misc...Snacks, Athletic Bags, etc.

   Group Picture

   Lockers 

See you at the party this afternoon!

Welcome New 7th Graders!!!

Rafting with my family...notice my son's face!  Big rapids coming up!

Hello 7th Graders!

I hope you are as ready for the new school year as I am!  It is going to be such an awesome year having your own laptop everyday in the classroom!

What a summer I've had!  I camped and played in Colorado where it was cool.  My family got a new dog named Summer.  I hung out with my kids while they golfed, played tennis, competed in swim meets, and played basketball.  I took several classes and taught a summer class.  I read a TON of books!  And, I went to Memphis, Tennessee to learn how to effectively use laptops in the classroom.  I'm ready for school to begin!

I would love to hear from you before school begins.  Take the short survey below to help me find out a little bit about you!  Enjoy these last few days.  I can't wait to meet all of you!
Click here to take survey

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dokken :)