NEW ADDRESS

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FROG DISSECTION

Best Link found by my students
www.ofsd.k12.wi.us/science/frogdiss.htm

Dissection vocabulary

inferior
superior
anterior
posterior
dorsal
ventral
bilateral
radial

ISAT week games

New activities:

Keep a record on notebook paper of the URL (address) of the activity you completed and write a short summary of what you did at that site. The paper will be collected Friday.

Example: http://www.quia.com/-----------
I completed the astronomy Rags to Riches game. It took me five tries before I got to a million. I didn't know all those names of scientists.

Observing the sky Rags to Riches www.quia.com/rr/343808.html

A family of planets Rags to Riches www.quia.com/rr/344063.html

Astronomy Games www.quia.com/jg/361076.html

Meteorology Review Hangman www.quia.com/hm/145594.html

Plants Games www.quia.com/jw/225310.html

Review activities:

Metrics Columns www.quia.com/cm/2419155.html

Genetics Hangman www.quia.com/hm/474294.html

Cell Organelles Rags to Riches www.quia.com/rr/391231.html

Cells and Heredity word games www.quia.com/jg/1532316.html

After you complete a minimum of 20 minutes on science sites, you may go to
Additional sites for fun and learning:

http://www.sciencemonster.com/

http://kidshealth.org/

http://www.linerider.com/

http://www.coolmath.com/

www.fantasticcontraption.com


Required site for review

http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Thank You

Thank you to all those students and parents who have shown genuine concern for science education and have made use of this blog. Unfortunately, due to lack of interest, I find it necessary to discontinue posting. I will begin posting again, with enthusiasm, when someone other than my friends and family indicate an interest.

Thank you
Ms. Susan Grumbine

Fermi Lab

I had the most incredible experience at Fermi Lab, the national accelerator located in Batavia, Illinois about an hour north west of Steger. I strongly encourage parents and students to visit the website as well as the research grounds that are part of Fermi Lab. You don't have to be a scientist, a teacher, or even someone who likes science to enjoy the site. You can watch the buffalo roam; go fishing; bike through the grounds and around the accelerator; view the sculptures; enjoy nature; become a human sundial....all without even entering a science building!!

www.fnal.gov/pub/visiting/index.html

02/10 bone structure

In-Class:
Students completed the diagram of the bone structure. They also worked on p.19 1,2,3.
Homework:
Any work not completed in class becomes homework.

I was absent from class today. Mr. Lale was my substitute.

2/09 bones & medical terminology

In-Class:
Labeled and studied the bones of the skeleton. Worked on Medical Terminology Made Easy. DUE in class Tuesday. (exception: 9th hour will have an additional day.) There really is a reason why scientists use "those big words" to identify organisms and parts of organisms. Laboratory: Homeostasis. Why can't you hold onto a book with your outstretched arms forever?
Homework:
Complete Medical Terminology if not done in class. Study bone names.

2/02 week in review

Friday

Introduction to the skeletal and muscular systems. Viewed 20 minute video. Students received credit for their attention to the video.

We played "Ms. Grumbine says" to identify the names of bones as we learn them. It became a favorite right away.

Thursday

TEST - Modern Genetics the test included extra credit points beyond the 20 basic questions. Students submitted their Cells and Heredity text and received Human Biology and Health text.

Wednesday

Introduction to the human body. We viewed Man the Incredible Machine to preview the upcoming unit on the body systems. We reviewed the handouts and vocabulary necessary for students to study for the test.

Tuesday

Genetic disorders group presentations. Students were evaluated on their accuracy, cooperation, and presentation as a group.

Monday

Genetic Disorders.

02/02 genetic disorders

In-Class:
Reviewed Friday's genetics laboratory. Introduced the genetic disorders mini-presentation. Students worked in groups of 3 or 4 to answer the following questions about their assigned disorder. What causes the disorder? What are the symptoms or signs of the disorder? What treatments are available for this disorder? What are some adaptations that can be made at home and in the classroom for children with the disorder? I provided the research on Down's Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, and Hemophilia.
Homework:
Study Modern genetics for TEST Thursday. Complete diagram from p.126 or commercial as assigned last Thursday. DUE in bin Tuesday.

www.kidshealth.com

01/30 Week in Review

1/30 Friday:

Family Matters Laboratory
Complete the four questions related to the family pedigree. 9th hour completed all answers in class. DUE Monday if not completed Friday.


1/29 Thursday:

Hour 1: Complete the radio commercial for a genetically engineered form of insulin. Hours 2,3,,7,8,9 : Complete diagram of genetic engineering. Include the title and steps listed on p.126. Hour 7 has the option of completing either the diagram OR the commercial. DUE Tuesday, February 2.

1/28 Wednesday:

I was absent from class. Complete Advances in genetics (guided reading and study.) Complete p. 133 (1-10) DUE Thursday.

1/27 Tuesday:
Reviewed Human Inheritance (guided reading and study.) Took Quick Quiz over reading (4points) Complete p.121 2C in notebook. DUE Wednesday

01/26 Human Inheritance

In-Class:
Completed the guided reading and review exercises in class.
Homework:
Any work not done in class will be completed for homework. DUE Tuesday in folder.
Hours 8 and 9 will attempt to complete p.242 "review and reinforce" but we will discuss the answers Tuesday as a class.

Reminder: any assignment given that can be done with the use of a computer can also be done by using other recommended resources such as magazine articles from the library or newspaper articles. The computer is the dog of the 2000's; instead of the dog eating student homework now students complain that their computer crashed, the internet failed, or the printer broke. All science assignments where the computer is an option can also be done using materials available at the school's media center or at the public library. No one's computer was ever responsible for a student not completing an assignment nor is it the computer that will receive a zero for choosing not to complete the assignment.

01/23 TESTING

In-Class:
Think link testing as required by the school district.
Homework:
Review pp. 110-128 if not completed in class.

01/22 genetics in the news

In-Class:
We reviewed and gave examples of what a science article is and where to find them. Several students earned extra credit by reading their completed summary aloud as an example for those students who had some difficulty. Congratulations to my 9th hour class who earned 10 minutes free time by listening and following directions in class.
Homework:
Complete the Science Article Template to turn in for late credit. Study Modern Genetics Vocabulary.

Friday, January 23: Think Link Testing for science. Students will bring any assignments that need to be submitted for late credit.

01/21 genetics in the news

In-Class:

Students were expected to summarize their articles due in class today. Those students who followed directions will complete the template and return it to class tomorrow, Thursday, for entrance into the lab activity. Hours 8 and 9 complete the article summary template in class with guidance.

Homework:

Any incomplete article summary templates will be completed at home. Students who did not bring an article will bring the article and template to school Thursday.

Detailed instructions were given regarding what is considered "genetics in the news." They were also given examples of sources where the articles could be found: newspapers, magazines, journals, TV programs, internet news sources. Students had the opportunity to request a media center pass to copy an article from the many science magazines available. The assignment was originally due last week but was extended due to the school closing.

01/20 modern genetics

WELCOME BACK FROM OUR UNEXPECTED BREAK!
I hope everyone kept warm.

In-Class:
Hours 1,2,3,7 completed definitions for and examples that represent the 14 vocabulary words for the unit on Modern Genetics. Hours 8 and 9 completed definitions only.
Homework:
Complete definitions if not done in class. Due in notebook, Wednesday. Review pp.110-113 in text.

FINAL, FINAL DUE DATE FOR GENETICS ARTICLES
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

01/14 genetics TEST

In-Class:
Students completed the genetics unit test.
Homework:
Preview Modern Genetics vocabulary. pp.110-128

01/13 genetics review

In-Class:
We used a combination of activities on the "smart" board to review for the genetics test. Some students played hangman with genetics vocabulary or rags to riches. Two sections had the chance to preview an interactive program called medmyst.
Homework:
Study for Genetics Unit Test.

Wednesday, Genetics Unit Test.
Friday, Copies of articles related to genetics in the news DUE.

• articles may be torn from newspapers
• photocopied from magazines
• downloaded from Internet sites
• summarized from TV programs.

make sure to include a citation if it isn't written on the article already.

01/12 genetics review

In-Class:
Students took practice test to determine what areas need the most study. We reviewed concepts of genetics and some classes had the chance to play a whiteboard activity.
Homework:
Study genetics unit.

• You could....
• Make flashcards
• write an outline
• create graphs like the one on p.105
• use the CTB to quiz yourself or a friend

01/09 genetics review

In-Class:
Reviewed the correct answers for student study guides/Computer Test Banks.
Homework:
None

Wednesday, January 14: Genetics Unit Test

Friday, January 16: Science Think Link Test

01/08 Genetics Review

In-Class:
Students used their completed assignments as their ticket to play with the smart board (an interactive whiteboard.) Nearly all students qualified to play a combination of rags to riches million dollar quiz game; concentration; flash cards; word search...all reviewing the genetics unit. The review games can be found on this site by selecting activities at the right of the screen and choosing genetics from the topic heading.
Homework:
Study for Genetics Unit Test.

By popular demand...genetic hangman.
www.quia.com/hm/474294.html

01/06 & 01/07 CTB genetics

In-Class:

We reviewed RNA. Students began work on the Computer Test Bank packet for the Genetics unit. This acts as their study guide and most questions for the test will be taken from this CTB.

Homework:

Study for test. Complete at least 20 questions from the CTB if not done in class. Completed CTB is due at beginning of class Thursday.

Wednesday, January 14: Genetics Unit TEST.

Friday, January 16: End of second quarter.

01/05/2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome Back to Science.

In-Class:
Students studied RNA and completed questions 1,2and 3 from p. 103 section assessment. Assignment is due Tuesday in notebook.
Homework:
Complete p.103 if not done in class.

Unit test over Genetics is planned for Wednesday, January 14, 2009. We will spend the remaining days prior to the test getting the neurons firing again after the winter break.