Genetics

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/illustrations/normalkaryotype

"Cell"-A-Bration Day

What a fabulous day the 7th graders had taking the lower school students on tour through the giant animal cell, making cookies, and playing cell games!  I am so proud of you all!  Thank you for doing such a great job!  Check out all the different classes that came through our cell in pictures on the link below.

"Cell"-A-Bration Slideshow

Students inside the giant animal cell

Cell cookie

3rd Graders learning animal cell organelles!

Playing "Hit the Organelle" in the cell.

Making Cell Cookies

Cells!

Cell-A-Bration Job Sign Up

Cell-A-Bration Supply List Sign Up Link

Animal Cell Picture With Labels

Image from http://asnika.info/animal-cell-picture-with-labels-2/

Cells, named by Robert Hooke and the Basic Unit of Life.  These amazing, microscopic things function in incredible ways to help us live!

DNA is the "Blueprint" of YOU!

DNA Exit Ticket

Diffusion and Osmosis Lab Pictures

Why are cells so small?  

Grandparent's Day!

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


Click here to take survey

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.