- Global Warming Project in the library
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
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Weather Unit
- Global Warming Project
Today we are going to be working on a Global Warming Project in the computer lab. This project should last about 1 week. You will need to go to the following site: http://wise.berkeley.edu then register. You will be given a registration name and you pick the password. Your registration code is 2W9JJX. You use this code for registering. Also you will put in period 6.
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Planetary science
- Midsummative exam
When finished with the test, hand it in to me and read from your SSR book. No talking!
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DNA Unit
- Unit Test
Today you will take the test for the DNA Unit. You will be able to use your notes on this test. When finished, hand the test in to me and read quietly at your desk.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Weather Unit
- Conducting Condensation Lab
Today we will be doing the lab to find out what is the minimum temp. that we can get dew to form.
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DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project in the library
I know some of you are getting pretty close to being done. Make sure that you do a good job on the last part of the project. Remember you are writing this story for a newpaper. I will be looking for clear explanations, correct spelling and grammar, as well as evidence that you have done the background work and know what you're talking about.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
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DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today is the last day that we will be working on the project in the library. Make sure that you are working hard to get everything finished. I still haven't figured out how you can access your graded work, so you can go back and make corrections. I'll be working on that as well as grading today.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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Planetary Science Unit
- 3-3 "Timekeeping" review and go over wksheet
- 3-4 "Thinking About Time"
- lab and lab sheet
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DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today we will continue the Simple Inheritance Project in the library. Make sure that everyone in the group is contributing. Have fun!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
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DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Investigation in library
Good job yesterday on the project. I think this is a very cool way for you guys to be learning such a complex concept. Make sure that all group members are contributing and taking turns being at the controls. Keep up the good work.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
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DNA Unit
- Simple Inheritance Project
Today we will continue to work on the WISE Project "Simple Inheritance". Make sure that you are completely answering each response. Also remember that you have other resources available to you and it would be "wise" to use them as you progress through this project. The object is to learn and have fun while doing so.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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Weather Unit
- 6-2 "Evaporation and Humidity"
- Review lab from yesterday
- Response sheet
Monday, March 17, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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Smash Lab "Fluidized Sand" episode
- Please watch the video and write a one page summary of the science involved in this episode.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
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Smash Lab "Runaway Trailer" episode
- Today you will be watching the Runaway Trailer episode of Smash Lab. Please be quiet and pay attention. While watching the video take notes on the scientific process that they are going through to complete the mission.
6th Science
Weather Unit
- 6-1 "Is there water in the air?"
- finish planning
- conduct investigation
- report findings
Monday, March 10, 2008
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Weather Unit
- 6-1 "Is Water Really There?
- Plan an investigation
- Conduct investigation
Friday, March 7, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
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Weather Unit
- Midsummative exam 5
After finishing exam, make sure and read through all responses to make sure you have everything. Hand in the exam and read quietly at your desk.
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DNA Unit
- Pop Quiz
- Discussion and notes: "how cells release and use energy"
- Read: "How Do Cells Grow and Reproduce?"
- Answer questions on p. 12.
Pop Quiz Questions:
1. List the levels of organization within living things, starting with the most basic.
2. What are the main structures that make a plant cell different than an animal cell? Make a T-chart to answer the question.
3. How is a cell like a city or factory? Use analogies from a city or factory to illustrate the functions of cell organelles.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
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Planetary Science
- Review results of round Earth/flat Earth lab
- Multimedia
- "Age of Discovery" video
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DNA Unit
- Review and discussion: How Plant cells differ from animal cells; T-chart
- Read: "How do cells carry out life processes?"
- discussion and notes
Questions to be answered:
- What's the difference between passive and active transport?
- How do plants and animals meet their energy needs differently?
- How do respiration and fermentation differ?
Monday, March 3, 2008
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planetary science
- 2-1 "Sailing Ships" lab
- lab sheet 7
- Round Earth/Flat Earth Response sheet 9
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DNA Unit
- Finish notes on "What's Inside a Cell?"
- "How Do Cells Carry Out Life Processess?"
-Questions:
- What's the difference between passive and active transport?
- How do animals and plants meet their energy needs differently?
- How do repiration and fermentation differ?
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