3/31 circulatory review

In-Class:
Reviewed the circulatory system and introduced the idea of a "Cheat Sheet" for the test (which has been postponed until Wednesday, April 2.)

Cheat Sheet - Students may bring a one page, standard size sheet of paper on which they have taken notes to use for the circulatory system test. The sheet must have their name on it and will be collected along with the test.

Homework:
Complete p.109 (1-6) for review Wednesday. Study for circulatory system test.

Wednesday, April 2: Circulatory System Test (25 points.)

3/19 Circulatory review

In-Class:
Took notes on 2 video clips: Circulation and on Respiration. Reviewed chart reading skills related to circulation.
Homework:
Complete p. 108 (21-25) DUE Thursday.

TEST: Tuesday, April 1 on return from Spring Break.

Spring Break - March 21 - March 30.

3/18 blood typing

In-Class:
Hours 1,2,6 participated in a blood typing laboratory using synthetic blood. Because of some contamination of the synthetic blood and a change in scientific suppliers, the labs did not turn out as we had expected. This is pretty typical for most science so the students receive more of a lesson than I had planned for today:-)
Hour 3 worked as a class to review the circulatory system.
Hours 4 and 7 worked independently to review the circulatory system.
Homework:
Hours 1,2,6 - review circulatory system from notes and handouts.
Hour 3 - complete numbers 14 and 16 from p.107
Hours 4 and 7 - complete pp. 106 and 107 as assigned.

3/17 blood type/lymph

In-Class:
We discussed the identification of blood type in preparation for the blood typing laboratory tomorrow (using synthetic blood.) We also discussed the role of the lymph in the body.
Homework:
Complete "A Closer Look at Blood Vessels."

Due to the low rate of return on homework assignments, Hour 4 will be unable to participate in the Blood Typing Lab. Every effort is made to identify individual students who can participate responsibly. However, when an overwhelming number of students within the class have not done the preparatory work, I can not go through with the lab at all.

Hour 4 - In-Class assignment: p. 96 (1-4) and p.97 (1-3 all.)

3/14 pulse rate

In-Class:

Laboratory- Heart Beat, Health Beat. Students progressed through a series of activities and recorded their heart rate in Beats Per Minute after each activity.

Homework:

Complete lab write up numbers 1-4 (periods 3,7) OR numbers 1-5 (periods 1,2,4,6.)

Spring Break: March 21-March 30.

End of third Quarter: April 4.

3/13 circulatory system

In-Class:
Described the function and structure of veins, arteries, and capillaries. Demonstrated blood volume in the human body. Modeled the path of a blood cell through the circulatory system using students as the various parts of the system as well as the "blood cell."
Homework:
Review sheet.

3/12 Circulatory system

In-Class:
Viewed and took notes from "The Circulatory System" video. Discussed the upcoming laboratories and activities.
Homework:
w/s pp. 181-182 The Body's Transportation System.

SPRING BREAK: MARCH 21-MARCH 30
END OF THIRD QUARTER: APRIL 4

3/11 ISAT

In-Class:
ISAT science testing.
Homework:
If you did not complete the heart diagram from p. 83 and the w/s Creating Data Tables, make sure it is done and turned in by Wednesday when you walk into class. (This was assigned before ISAT and should have been completed February 29.)

Tomorrow we return to actual science education!! Be prepared with text, notebook, folder, pen, pencil and brain cells.

3/10 science ISAT

In-Class:
Testing. A book for reading when done with the test is required.

3/07 ISAT

In-Class:
ISAT math and reading final day. Science ISAT will take place Monday, March 10 and Tuesday March 11. Regular classes will resume for all students Wednesday, March 12.
Homework:
Rest up for Monday and Tuesday!

3/06 ISAT

In-Class:
ISAT continues in math and reading. Students participated in activities during their BYE periods. Kirigami and "Guess Who" seem to be the favorites.
Homework:
Any WIKI extra credit is due in room 110 Friday.

3/05 ISAT

In-Class:
Students participated in activities by station. Stations included Boggle, "Guess Who," Kirigami, and Math and Metrics flash cards. While Math and Reading are tested, each student not testing during that block of time is involved in a Bye.
Homework:
Graphing worksheet and heart diagram are due on return to science Wednesday, March 12.

3/04 circulatory intoduction

In-Class:
Discussed the pathway of blood through the circulatory system. Students drew and labeled the double loop pathway from p. 83 in the text. Hours 1,2,4,6 worked on a graphing exercise. All assignments not turned in today are due on return to the regular schedule Wednesday, March 12.
Homework:
Get a good night's sleep; eat a healthy breakfast; come to school prepared for ISAT.

WIKI extra credit is due this Friday, March 7.

cell project 2007

2/29 Digestion

In-Class:
Reviewed the digestive system and nutrition. Activity: "Break Up" Simulating the action of bile in the digestive system.
Homework:
Extra credit worksheet DUE Tuesday (10 points.)

MARCH 10 and 11 - SCIENCE ISAT TESTING

2/28 ISAT prep

In-Class:
Viewed 3 video clips that gave a summary of topics we do not study as part of the Seventh grade curriculum but will be tested on ISAT. Topics: Force, Elements, Energy.
Homework:
Digestion and Nutrition summary worksheet. All classes with more than a 90% return on their homework will participate in an activity Friday.