Grandparent's Day!

Welcome Grandparents!!!  We're so glad to have you here!


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Introduction to Cells

Cell Structure Quiz

Cool sheppardsoftware Link!

This is a fun unit that you will remember forever! It is one of my favorites to teach. So, let's get started! :) Got some extra time? Watch this video about cells!

Nutrition

Now that you know the elements of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, it is time to learn how they affect your body.

  Go HERE for the Nutrition Label Tutorial

Metrics

You have learned that measuring in science is always done using the Metric System.  Now, let's practice!

Click here to practice using a triple beam balance.  This is how we measure mass.

Click here to practice measuring with a graduated cylinder.   This is how we measure volume of a liquid in science.

This measuring length site will help you review using the metric side of the ruler!

Here is a celsius and fahrenheit thermometer site that will help you understand their differences.

 

Protist Paper Slide Assignment

The Protist Kingdom:  

Mainly single-celled, eukaryotic organisms

Some scientists call this the "Junk Drawer" Kingdom because this is where many organisms are placed when they don't know how else to categorize them!

While looking at the pond water in class, determine which protist you and your lab partner observe under the microscope.  Together, you will research more information about your protist and create a Paper Slide Video (like the one Mrs. Dokken made about Science Bucks).  You will show your video to the class as a final project.  Below are the requirements for the video.  The rubric can be found in the file cabinet.  

With your lab partner, make your video colorful and creative, but also keep it informative and detailed.

20 points

Requirements:

1. Name of organism
2. Size of the organism
3. How does the organism obtain energy? (Eat, make own food)
4. How does it move?
5. Where is it located (under rocks, bottom of pond, surface of ponds?)
6. How does it reproduce?
7. One extra interesting fact about your protist :)

You must include at least one picture of your protist!

At least 3 sources (internet, book, etc.) must be used and cited for your project.

Go to the "file cabinet" to see the grade rubric!

First Day of Class...What is it?

Blood, fish scales, saliva, or bubbles?  What are we looking at?  You will know the answer soon!

No, this is NOT earwax!  Lots of students put that for an answer though! :)

A dog toy or a germ???

First day of using the microscopes!  There are so many tiny, cool things to learn about this year!


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Welcome to 7th Grade Biology!

Summer 2013 Family Trip to Colorado
Myself, Maddy, Harrison, and my husband, Dan

Summer has come and gone once again, but I am so glad to have you in 7th grade biology!  Be ready to explore, test, challenge yourself, think critically, and learn about life!  We are going to start off the year with an activity called "What is it?"  You are about to get a glimpse of what you are going to learn this year!