In-Class:
We reviewed cellular respiration including the comparison between respiration and photosynthesis. The video Genes previewed information we will use in the upcoming weeks.
Homework:
See if you can roll your tongue or not. Ask your parents to do the same.
Monday, December 3 - Signed grade reports DUE for 5 extra credit points in science.
REMINDER: Students need 12 colored pencils for the following weeks.
Friday, November 30, 2007
11/29 cellular respiration
In-Class:
Students were given instructions on making basic outlines from the text and used that information to outline pp.50-53 in their notebooks.
Homework:
p.53 section review 1 a,b,c,d 2 a,b,c
Students were given instructions on making basic outlines from the text and used that information to outline pp.50-53 in their notebooks.
Homework:
p.53 section review 1 a,b,c,d 2 a,b,c
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
11/28 Cell Unit Test
In-Class:
Cell Unit Test (30 points)
Homework:
Read the laboratory on p.54 in text.
Friday - Midquarter reports go home with students.
Science grade sheets that are signed and returned to me Monday, December 3 receive 5 points extra credit.
Cell Unit Test (30 points)
Homework:
Read the laboratory on p.54 in text.
Friday - Midquarter reports go home with students.
Science grade sheets that are signed and returned to me Monday, December 3 receive 5 points extra credit.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
11/27 Cell Presentations
In-Class:
Students did an outstanding job of presenting their cells today! Several teachers and our principal enjoyed the presentations as well. The few students who did not submit a project will still receive half credit if they do the presentation tomorrow.
Homework:
Study notes, handouts, and study aids for Cell Unit TEST.
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST
Students did an outstanding job of presenting their cells today! Several teachers and our principal enjoyed the presentations as well. The few students who did not submit a project will still receive half credit if they do the presentation tomorrow.
Homework:
Study notes, handouts, and study aids for Cell Unit TEST.
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST
Monday, November 26, 2007
11/26 Cell review
In-Class:
Students corrected their study guides and completed a self test in class. Some students presented their cell projects in class early so that students were able to get a good idea of what to expect during their presentations.
Homework:
Study cell unit for test Wednesday. Practice presentation of model for Tuesday.
Tuesday, Cell Presentations (50 points)
Wednesday, Cell Unit TEST (30 points)
Students corrected their study guides and completed a self test in class. Some students presented their cell projects in class early so that students were able to get a good idea of what to expect during their presentations.
Homework:
Study cell unit for test Wednesday. Practice presentation of model for Tuesday.
Tuesday, Cell Presentations (50 points)
Wednesday, Cell Unit TEST (30 points)
Thank you to...
Nick K.
Ronni O.
Robbie M.
Jacob M.
Amari P.
Jedda S.
Mia J.
Jimie O.
Roma M.
Corey T.
for presenting their cells early to set a good example for the many presentations to follow.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
11/21 cell activities
In-Class:
Some classes played whiteboard activities to review for the cell unit test other groups watched the Bill Nye, Cell video to review.
Homework:
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell Presentations DUE
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit Test
Enjoy a lovely holiday!
Some classes played whiteboard activities to review for the cell unit test other groups watched the Bill Nye, Cell video to review.
Homework:
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell Presentations DUE
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit Test
Enjoy a lovely holiday!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
11/20 Cell Review
In-Class:
Students had the entire class period to work on the Computer Test Bank review of cells and cell processes. DUE WEDNESDAY.
Homework:
Finish CTB if not done in class. Study Cells and processes.
Wednesday, November 21 - Computer Test Bank packet DUE
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell Presentations DUE
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST
Students had the entire class period to work on the Computer Test Bank review of cells and cell processes. DUE WEDNESDAY.
Homework:
Finish CTB if not done in class. Study Cells and processes.
Wednesday, November 21 - Computer Test Bank packet DUE
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell Presentations DUE
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST
Monday, November 19, 2007
Organelle poems, riddles, raps
Students showed off their creativity for extra credit by way of writing and presenting original works about an organelle.
I produce energy like the Duracell bunny.
I am in both cells.
I am an organelle.
Even though I am smaill, I have a lot of responsibilities.
Without me, the cell wouldn't be.
What am I?
The mitochondria
Anthony M.
I'm a chloroplast.
I grow fast.
I get solar power
to power a flower.
I'm green
but I'm not mean.
Brandon M.
I am the brain of the cell,
if that rings a bell.
I direct activities like a control center.
Thnk you can do better?
What am I?
The nucleus
Alessia M.
I break down large food
even when I am not in the mood.
I degest old cells.
Does that ring any bells?
What am I?
A lysosome
Riley E.
Cellulose, it's not cellulite.
It helps the cell wall
hold your organelles tight.
A material so strong
it must belong
in the cell.
Keeps it standing strong.
Freaky, freaky, fresh.
WORD.
Jimie O.
I hold everthing in
kinda like a bin.
Getting trhough me is hard,
I might leave you scarred.
I am sorta circular like a ball.
Guess what?
I'm the cell wall.
Autumn S.
I produce energy like the Duracell bunny.
I am in both cells.
I am an organelle.
Even though I am smaill, I have a lot of responsibilities.
Without me, the cell wouldn't be.
What am I?
The mitochondria
Anthony M.
I'm a chloroplast.
I grow fast.
I get solar power
to power a flower.
I'm green
but I'm not mean.
Brandon M.
I am the brain of the cell,
if that rings a bell.
I direct activities like a control center.
Thnk you can do better?
What am I?
The nucleus
Alessia M.
I break down large food
even when I am not in the mood.
I degest old cells.
Does that ring any bells?
What am I?
A lysosome
Riley E.
Cellulose, it's not cellulite.
It helps the cell wall
hold your organelles tight.
A material so strong
it must belong
in the cell.
Keeps it standing strong.
Freaky, freaky, fresh.
WORD.
Jimie O.
I hold everthing in
kinda like a bin.
Getting trhough me is hard,
I might leave you scarred.
I am sorta circular like a ball.
Guess what?
I'm the cell wall.
Autumn S.
11/19 Cell Review
In-Class:
Students began working on a "Computer Test Bank" generated cell review. They will have all period Tuesday to work on this as well. The work is DUE WEDNESDAY and wil be graded in class.
Homework:
Study the cell and its processes.
Wednesday, November 21 - CTB packet DUE IN CLASS (30 points ASSIGNEMENT)
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell presentation DUE (50 points LAB)
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST (30 points TEST)
Students began working on a "Computer Test Bank" generated cell review. They will have all period Tuesday to work on this as well. The work is DUE WEDNESDAY and wil be graded in class.
Homework:
Study the cell and its processes.
Wednesday, November 21 - CTB packet DUE IN CLASS (30 points ASSIGNEMENT)
Tuesday, November 27 - Cell presentation DUE (50 points LAB)
Wednesday, November 28 - Cell Unit TEST (30 points TEST)
Friday, November 16, 2007
11/16 photosynthesis
In-Class:
Students viewed a video on photosynthesis and took notes in their notebooks. We also discussed the chemical equation for photosynthesis and what each portion of the equation identifies.
Homework:
Review pp. 5-37.
Students viewed a video on photosynthesis and took notes in their notebooks. We also discussed the chemical equation for photosynthesis and what each portion of the equation identifies.
Homework:
Review pp. 5-37.
Monday, November 19 - p.40 assignment DUE IN NOTEBOOK . This was assigned Thursday in class.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
11/15 Cell Review
In-Class:
Students completed the Review and Assessment from p.40 in their notebooks. They chose 5 questions to complete from Checking Concepts and 2 questions from Thinking Critically. This will be graded Monday but many students completed the work in class.
Homework:
Study and review pp. 5 - 37.
The Cell Unit test has been delayed until after Thanksgiving Break. Students will need to use the additional time to study and review their notes and hand outs.
November 27, 2007 - CELL PRESENTATIONS DUE
Students completed the Review and Assessment from p.40 in their notebooks. They chose 5 questions to complete from Checking Concepts and 2 questions from Thinking Critically. This will be graded Monday but many students completed the work in class.
Homework:
Study and review pp. 5 - 37.
The Cell Unit test has been delayed until after Thanksgiving Break. Students will need to use the additional time to study and review their notes and hand outs.
November 27, 2007 - CELL PRESENTATIONS DUE
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
11/14 diffusion LAB
In-Class:
Students completed the 10 point organelle quiz. First hour students will take this quiz tomorrow, Thursday.
LAB - Diffusion of food coloring through 200 ml of water. Students used their powers of observations to note the diffusion. We also worked as a class to come up with variables that would alter the outcome of the lab. The write up is due IN BIN Thursday. Any student not present in class can complete the lab at home with one cup of water in a clear glass and 3 drops of food coloring. Students who were absent from first hour due to the honors breakfast are excused from the lab but may want to reproduce the lab at home for fun.
Homework:
Review pp. 5-37 in text.
Students completed the 10 point organelle quiz. First hour students will take this quiz tomorrow, Thursday.
LAB - Diffusion of food coloring through 200 ml of water. Students used their powers of observations to note the diffusion. We also worked as a class to come up with variables that would alter the outcome of the lab. The write up is due IN BIN Thursday. Any student not present in class can complete the lab at home with one cup of water in a clear glass and 3 drops of food coloring. Students who were absent from first hour due to the honors breakfast are excused from the lab but may want to reproduce the lab at home for fun.
Homework:
Review pp. 5-37 in text.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
11/13 cell processes
In-Class:
Students received the cell project outline and grade sheet. We reviewed many possible ways to create the cell. I introduced students to "silent note passing;" not the kind they may have been doing on their own socially. This is a way for students to read through material from a text while questioning one another, in writing, about their understanding of the material. Students really seem to like this and it helps reluctant readers get through material they may not have otherwise. The process slows down readers who skim quickly but may miss key points unless they stop to answer questions.
We also played a whiteboard game to review the cell organelles.
Homework:
Study organelles and their function for the quiz. Review materials from text pp.32-37.
Students received the cell project outline and grade sheet. We reviewed many possible ways to create the cell. I introduced students to "silent note passing;" not the kind they may have been doing on their own socially. This is a way for students to read through material from a text while questioning one another, in writing, about their understanding of the material. Students really seem to like this and it helps reluctant readers get through material they may not have otherwise. The process slows down readers who skim quickly but may miss key points unless they stop to answer questions.
We also played a whiteboard game to review the cell organelles.
Homework:
Study organelles and their function for the quiz. Review materials from text pp.32-37.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Cell Project sheet
Cell Model Presentation
Students will create a model of a plant cell or an animal cell. Students may use any type of (non-perishable) material to create a model that is at least 5 inches but no greater than 20 inches in diameter. Students will be given a grade for presentation, appearance, and accuracy of the model. The model must be 3 dimensional and include at least 10 organelles.
Animal Cell
vacuole
lysosome
ribosomes
golgi complex
cytoplasm
nucleus
nucleolus
nuclear membrane
cell membrane
mitochodria
Smooth ER
Rough ER
Centriole
Plant Cell
vacuole
ribosomes
golgi complex
cytoplasm
mitochondria
nucleus
nucleolus
nuclear membrane
cell membrane
cell wall
smooth ER
rough ER
chloroplast
Additional Organelles
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
........................Points possible .............points earned
Accuracy.................20
Presentation...........20
Neatness.................10
Total .......................50
DUE DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007
11/12 Chemistry of Cells
In-Class:
Students took notes on the chemistry of cells including the vocabulary from pp. 25-29 in their text. All students should be familiar with the elemental symbols for Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Phosphorus. I introduced the cell project and showed examples of student projects. All students received a word search on the topic Cell Processes which is due in their folder Tuesday.
Homework:
Complete word search if not done in class. Study organelle structure and function.
Extra Credit assignment is exteded and may be presented tomorrow November 13 for 10 extra points.
Students will have a 10 point quiz over the cell organelles at some point this week.
Keep up with the studying!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
11/07 Cells - Scopes and Review
In-Class:
All students reviewed cell organelle structure and functions. Students who's work for second quarter is up to date viewed cells under the microscopes. Those with missing assignments worked to catch up on those assignments.
Homework:
Continue to study cell organelles function and structure.
Reminder:
Extra credit due Monday, November 12, 2007 for 10 points. Organelle raps, songs, poems, or riddles must be submitted in writing and performed for the class. Presentations should not exceed 1 minute in length.
Students will receive a 10 point quiz over the organelle functions some time next week. The date will not be announced. The unit test over cells will be assigned in about two weeks.
All students reviewed cell organelle structure and functions. Students who's work for second quarter is up to date viewed cells under the microscopes. Those with missing assignments worked to catch up on those assignments.
Homework:
Continue to study cell organelles function and structure.
Reminder:
Extra credit due Monday, November 12, 2007 for 10 points. Organelle raps, songs, poems, or riddles must be submitted in writing and performed for the class. Presentations should not exceed 1 minute in length.
Students will receive a 10 point quiz over the organelle functions some time next week. The date will not be announced. The unit test over cells will be assigned in about two weeks.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
11/06 cell review and scope lab
In-Class:
Students reviewed cell structures and function by way of worksheets and written assignments. Most students had the opportunity to use the microscopes to view plant and animal cells.
Homework:
Study cell structure and function. Organize folder. Any material from the metric system or safety unit may be removed from the folder. Class expectations and assesments should be kept in the folder for reference.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment.
Friday, November 9 - Veterans Day observance. Schools are closed.
Students reviewed cell structures and function by way of worksheets and written assignments. Most students had the opportunity to use the microscopes to view plant and animal cells.
Homework:
Study cell structure and function. Organize folder. Any material from the metric system or safety unit may be removed from the folder. Class expectations and assesments should be kept in the folder for reference.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment.
Friday, November 9 - Veterans Day observance. Schools are closed.
Monday, November 05, 2007
11/05 Cell Organelles
In-Class:
We reviewed the function of the organelles and students took notes on the level of organization within organisms.
Homework:
Complete p.24 "Section Assessment"
Question Numbers 1,2,3,4
Hours 2,3,4,7 will complete letters a and b. Hours 1 and 6 will complete letters a, b, and c. All work must be completed in the notebook in complete sentences.
A detailed unit of study on cells can be found at http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Cell_Biology/module_1/index.htm
I will be using much of this information in class
Report Cards went home with students today. Science Grade Reports are due back Tuesday signed for 5 points Extra Credit.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment.
Friday, November 9 - Veteran's Day observance. Schools are closed.
We reviewed the function of the organelles and students took notes on the level of organization within organisms.
Homework:
Complete p.24 "Section Assessment"
Question Numbers 1,2,3,4
Hours 2,3,4,7 will complete letters a and b. Hours 1 and 6 will complete letters a, b, and c. All work must be completed in the notebook in complete sentences.
A detailed unit of study on cells can be found at http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Cell_Biology/module_1/index.htm
I will be using much of this information in class
Report Cards went home with students today. Science Grade Reports are due back Tuesday signed for 5 points Extra Credit.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment.
Friday, November 9 - Veteran's Day observance. Schools are closed.
Friday, November 02, 2007
11/02 THE CELL video
In-Class:
Students completed watching and taking notes from THE CELL video which details the job of each of the organelles. We began a worksheet in class "Can You Identify These Cell Structures" which must be completed by Monday.
Homework:
Complete "Can You Identify These Cell Structures" due in student folder on Monday.
Monday, November 5, 2007 - Report cards go home with students. Report card folders and signed grade reports are due back Tuesday, November 6.
Students completed watching and taking notes from THE CELL video which details the job of each of the organelles. We began a worksheet in class "Can You Identify These Cell Structures" which must be completed by Monday.
Homework:
Complete "Can You Identify These Cell Structures" due in student folder on Monday.
Monday, November 5, 2007 - Report cards go home with students. Report card folders and signed grade reports are due back Tuesday, November 6.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held
Thursday, November 8, 2007
from 12:30pm until 6:45pm
with a break between 3pm and 4pm.
This only allows me to meet with 22 parents for 15 minutes each if everyone arrives as scheduled. Priority is given to students who are in danger of failing or at risk of being retained in seventh grade. I regret that I am not able to meet with all 120 parents especially those of you who take the time to read these messages and help your child succeed.
If you are not scheduled for a conference with me or someone else on the seventh grade team, you may contact me through email at sgrumbine@sd194.org to arrange a time during any other regularly scheduled school day.
11/01 THE CELL video
In-Class:
Students took the microscope test (13 points) and did very well over all. Students took notes on the cell organelles and their function form the video THE CELL.
Homework:
Complete drawing, labeling, coloring plant cell and animal cell from pp. 20,21 in textbook DUE in bin Friday.
Study and review information from pages 5 - 21 in text Cells and Heredity
Monday, November 5 - Report cards go home with students.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent teacher conferences by appointment 12:30pm-6:45 pm
Students took the microscope test (13 points) and did very well over all. Students took notes on the cell organelles and their function form the video THE CELL.
Homework:
Complete drawing, labeling, coloring plant cell and animal cell from pp. 20,21 in textbook DUE in bin Friday.
Study and review information from pages 5 - 21 in text Cells and Heredity
Monday, November 5 - Report cards go home with students.
Thursday, November 8 - Parent teacher conferences by appointment 12:30pm-6:45 pm
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