In-Class:
Students took a 10 point quiz over modern genetics. Extra credit was provided as part of the test.
New texts were handed out - Human Biology and Health after the old unit texts - The Cell and Heredity were collected. Fines will be assessed and submitted to students next week if necessary.
Student created worksheets and sketches of bulletin board were checked as complete and suggestions were made for review.
Students reviewed pp.6-11.
Homework:
Read over pp. 6-11 and study the skeletal system worksheet.
Hour 9 will complete the section review on p.11 to turn in Thursday.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
1/30 Skeletal System
In-Class:
Students filled in skeletal system diagrams listing 21 bones. We played "Ms. Grumbine Says..." to review each of the 21 bones. Students had Q&A time regarding their genetic projects as well as time to ask questions about the quiz tomorrow.
Homework:
Study Modern Genetics for quiz Wednesday.
Complete sketch and worksheet design for genetics project.
Wednesday, January 31 is a busy day with much happening in class:
Students filled in skeletal system diagrams listing 21 bones. We played "Ms. Grumbine Says..." to review each of the 21 bones. Students had Q&A time regarding their genetic projects as well as time to ask questions about the quiz tomorrow.
Homework:
Study Modern Genetics for quiz Wednesday.
Complete sketch and worksheet design for genetics project.
Wednesday, January 31 is a busy day with much happening in class:
- I will be checking completion of student sketches for their bulletin board designs as well as completion of their worksheet creation.
- Students will take a 10 point quiz on modern genetics while I review their work.
- Students will receive new unit texts "Human Body and Health" after I collect their "Cells and Heredity" texts. Fines will be assessed if the text is damaged.
Monday, January 29, 2007
1/29 The human body
In-Class:
Viewed and took notes on "Man The Incredible Machine." We are closing out the genetics unit with a quiz Wednesday over Modern Genetics and, of course, the genetics project presentations Tuesday, February 6.
Homework:
Complete worksheet creation and poster board sketch due Wednesday. Study for
Report cards and individual grade reports were sent home to be signed and returned by tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 30 - Signed reports due for extra credit.
Wednesday, January 31 - worksheet and sketch due. Modern Genetics quiz.
Friday, February 2- "Frontier Physics" presentation in room 110 science laboratory for all seventh grade students.
Viewed and took notes on "Man The Incredible Machine." We are closing out the genetics unit with a quiz Wednesday over Modern Genetics and, of course, the genetics project presentations Tuesday, February 6.
Homework:
Complete worksheet creation and poster board sketch due Wednesday. Study for
Report cards and individual grade reports were sent home to be signed and returned by tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 30 - Signed reports due for extra credit.
Wednesday, January 31 - worksheet and sketch due. Modern Genetics quiz.
Friday, February 2- "Frontier Physics" presentation in room 110 science laboratory for all seventh grade students.
Friday, January 26, 2007
1/26 Chapter review
In-Class:
Students reviewed and corrected the answers to questions from the chapter pp.133 and 134.
Students had Q&A time to work on their genetic disorders project.
Homework:
Continue work on genetic disorders project.
Monday, January 29 - Report cards go home.
Wednesday, January 31 - student created worksheet due and sketch of bulletin board due for genetic disorders project.
Tuesday, February 6 - genetic disorders project due for presentation.
Students reviewed and corrected the answers to questions from the chapter pp.133 and 134.
Students had Q&A time to work on their genetic disorders project.
Homework:
Continue work on genetic disorders project.
Monday, January 29 - Report cards go home.
Wednesday, January 31 - student created worksheet due and sketch of bulletin board due for genetic disorders project.
Tuesday, February 6 - genetic disorders project due for presentation.
1/25 Chapter Review
In-Class:
Students completed chapter review p. 133 (1-10); p.134 (11-18, 22) in their notebooks.
Homework:
Continue work on genetics project. Study Chapter 4.
Students completed chapter review p. 133 (1-10); p.134 (11-18, 22) in their notebooks.
Homework:
Continue work on genetics project. Study Chapter 4.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
1/24 computer research
In-Class:
Students had 40 minutes in the computer lab to enhance their research and follow up on any unanswered questions regarding their genetic disorders project. Students received examples of methods for presenting the information on an interactive bulletin board as well as feedback on ways to improve their research. Students were reminded of the probability question format which was introduced last week and reinforced throughout this week.
Homework:
Study material through p.128. Continue work on genetic disorder project.
Students had 40 minutes in the computer lab to enhance their research and follow up on any unanswered questions regarding their genetic disorders project. Students received examples of methods for presenting the information on an interactive bulletin board as well as feedback on ways to improve their research. Students were reminded of the probability question format which was introduced last week and reinforced throughout this week.
Homework:
Study material through p.128. Continue work on genetic disorder project.
1/23 scope cam lab
In-Class:
Students had the opportunity to draw phases of meiosis as presented from slides enlarged by a microscope and projected through the television.
1st and 2nd hour students throughout the school attended an assembly on technology and music presented by Brent Daniels.
Homework:
Complete research write up for review in class Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 24 - Research and probability question due.
Wednesday, January 31 - Worksheet for younger student due.
Tuesday, February 6 - Interactive bulletin board presentation due.
Students had the opportunity to draw phases of meiosis as presented from slides enlarged by a microscope and projected through the television.
1st and 2nd hour students throughout the school attended an assembly on technology and music presented by Brent Daniels.
Homework:
Complete research write up for review in class Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 24 - Research and probability question due.
Wednesday, January 31 - Worksheet for younger student due.
Tuesday, February 6 - Interactive bulletin board presentation due.
Monday, January 22, 2007
1/22 gene therapy
Third Quarter begins
In-Class:
Students discussed gene therapy using gene splicing. They created paper and yarn models of gene splicing.
Homework:
Read and study through p. 128
Wednesday, January 24 - research and probability question due (genetic project.)
In-Class:
Students discussed gene therapy using gene splicing. They created paper and yarn models of gene splicing.
Homework:
Read and study through p. 128
Wednesday, January 24 - research and probability question due (genetic project.)
Friday, January 19, 2007
1/19 advances in genetics
In-Class:
Students created two flashcards using vocabulary from section 3 of chapter 4. Students created an 81/2"X11" poster advertisement for a genetically engineered food.
Homework:
Flashcards and poster are due Monday if not turned into the bin at end of class Friday.
Students created two flashcards using vocabulary from section 3 of chapter 4. Students created an 81/2"X11" poster advertisement for a genetically engineered food.
Homework:
Flashcards and poster are due Monday if not turned into the bin at end of class Friday.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
1/18 review genetics and project
In-Class:
Students reviewed the guided reading information covering pp.117-121. Question and Answer session regarding the Genetic Disorders Project followed. Some sections earned a 15 minute Myth Busters episode in class.
Homework:
Continue to write up summary of research for genetics project.
January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
January 24 - first portion of genetics project due.
Students reviewed the guided reading information covering pp.117-121. Question and Answer session regarding the Genetic Disorders Project followed. Some sections earned a 15 minute Myth Busters episode in class.
Homework:
Continue to write up summary of research for genetics project.
January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
January 24 - first portion of genetics project due.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Genetic Disorders Project
Due Dates/Check in dates for project
January 16 - trait assigned.
January 24 - research materials will be checked in class and should include highlighted and/or summarized information.
Decide what information will be presented to younger students.
Create a probability problem for younger students to solve. (This should include a punnet square or coin toss problem as described in class notes January 17.)
January 31 - Sketch a design for your display board.
Create a worksheet for younger students to complete related to the genetic disorder.
Before February 6 - Collect materials and build your display board.
Refine your design as needed.
Prepare a practice presentation.
February 6 - Presentation due.
This includes the interactive bulletin board, the worksheet, and the oral presentation. Please submit all written preparation as well at this time.
Examples of interactive bulletin boards
An interactive bulletin board is one to which you can do something.
Some examples include bulletin boards where:
- paper pockets are created that contain further information about the disorder
- flaps can be lifted to reveal answers to questions or examples of the information
- cards can be attached and rearranged with velcro or tape
1/17 Genetic Disorders
In-Class:
Students took notes on and discussed probability problems; specifically, how to write up the probability problem for the genetic disorders project. Students worked on the Guided Reading and Study w/s for pp. 117-121.
Homework:
Complete w/s if not done in class. Continue with research for project.
Friday, January 19, End of Quarter.
Students took notes on and discussed probability problems; specifically, how to write up the probability problem for the genetic disorders project. Students worked on the Guided Reading and Study w/s for pp. 117-121.
Homework:
Complete w/s if not done in class. Continue with research for project.
Friday, January 19, End of Quarter.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
1/16 Genetic disorders
In-Class:
Students received the name of their genetic disorder to research. Students took notes regarding human pedigrees, karyotypes, the source of genetic disorders, and multiple alleles.
Homework:
Begin searching information about assigned genetic disorder. Study pp. 117-121.
Students have received 5 pages of handouts detailing requirements and expectations for the project.
Students received the name of their genetic disorder to research. Students took notes regarding human pedigrees, karyotypes, the source of genetic disorders, and multiple alleles.
Homework:
Begin searching information about assigned genetic disorder. Study pp. 117-121.
Students have received 5 pages of handouts detailing requirements and expectations for the project.
Friday, January 12, 2007
1/12 Genetics Project
In-Class:
Students were presented the overview and 4 page planner for their genetics research projects. Students will spend the next three weeks creating an interactive bulletin board, a worksheet, and a plan to present in class that teaches about one genetic disorder. This work will comprise the majority of student homework for the next 3 weeks.
Homework:
Review the project requirements with a parent.
Students were sent home with grade reports today (except 7th and 8th hours.)
Tuesday, January 16 - Topics will be selected from a hat.
Tuesday, February 6 - Presentations are due.
Students were presented the overview and 4 page planner for their genetics research projects. Students will spend the next three weeks creating an interactive bulletin board, a worksheet, and a plan to present in class that teaches about one genetic disorder. This work will comprise the majority of student homework for the next 3 weeks.
Homework:
Review the project requirements with a parent.
Students were sent home with grade reports today (except 7th and 8th hours.)
Tuesday, January 16 - Topics will be selected from a hat.
Tuesday, February 6 - Presentations are due.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
1/10 Genetics Review
In-Class:
Graded and corrected the Chapter "Test" as study guide. Students must bring this with them for the test tomorrow and turn it in along with the test answers.
Homework:
Study for Chapter 3 Genetics test.
Thursday, January 11 - Test
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Graded and corrected the Chapter "Test" as study guide. Students must bring this with them for the test tomorrow and turn it in along with the test answers.
Homework:
Study for Chapter 3 Genetics test.
Thursday, January 11 - Test
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
1/9 Genetics Review
In-Class:
Students worked on completing Chapter "Test" as a study guide. Students also received a flow chart that gives an overview of the Chapter. They may add notes to the flowchart as a way to prepare for the test.
Homework:
Complete Chapter "Test" (worksheet pp. 217-220) Due in bin Wednesday before class.
Thursday, January 11 - Chapter 3 Test
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Students worked on completing Chapter "Test" as a study guide. Students also received a flow chart that gives an overview of the Chapter. They may add notes to the flowchart as a way to prepare for the test.
Homework:
Complete Chapter "Test" (worksheet pp. 217-220) Due in bin Wednesday before class.
Thursday, January 11 - Chapter 3 Test
Friday, January 19 - End of 2nd Quarter
Monday, January 08, 2007
1/08/2007 Genetics Review
Welcome Back!
In-Class:
Began work on Chapter "Test" as a study guide (w/s pp.217-220.) Due in bin Wednesday.
Homework:
Study Chapter 3 Genetics.
Thursday, January 11, 2007 - Test, Chapter 3.
Friday, January 19, 2007 - End of 2nd Quarter.
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