Last days of 2nd quarter

Hi class
We have come to the end of the 2nd quarter. It seems the only thing left is the final exam. But before you get in the holiday spirit, remember you still have one more project due to me.
You all must get your science fair final papers handed in to me on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. All experiment must be concluded and data collected.

Your assignment during the break is to work on your project boards. Your boards are due on January 7, 2008. Science fair is scheduled for the following week. You have a letter for your parent informing them of this due date. It must be signed and returned to me on Tuesday. I have included the letter in this email.

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df5pkggb_1753fv7ng3cn

Have a good week.

Study Guide for Final Exam

Life Science
Final Exam Study Guide
1. List 6 characteristics shared by all living organisms
2. Identify needs of all living organisms
3. Identify common tools used in a science lab
Triple beam balance
Graduated cylinder
Ruler
4. Use lab tools to take measurements in the metric system.
5. Identify and explain safe and unsafe lab behavior.
6. Identify the appropriate units of measurement for various items.
Mass
Volume
Length
7. Convert between units in the metric system.
8. Explain why scientists classify organisms
9. List the levels of classification scientists give to organisms.
10. Relate levels of classification to the relationships between organisms.
11. Classify objects into groups based on taxonomic key.
12. Explain the difference between science and technology
13. Identify skills scientists use to learn about the world.
Observation
Inference
Prediction
Classifying
Making Models
14. Diagram the scientific method.
15. Use the scientific method to answer a scientific question.
16. Develop a hypothesis and design an experiment.
17. Collect, analyze, and communicate data.
Tables and Graphs
18. Cell Theory
What are cells
Leeuwenhoek, Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden, Virchow
What cell theory states:
i. All living things composed of cells
ii. Cells basic units of structure and function in living things
iii. Cell produced from other cells
19. Cell Structures and functions
20. Cell Environment
Osmosis and diffusion
Active Transport
21. Using and understanding microscopes
Parts of a microscope
Handling a microscope

Science Fair Rough Draft

Hi class:
Here is the rubric for your science fair rogh draft. I am giving this to all of you so that you can see how I am grading this project. PLease print out and turn in with your projects. Your papers are due on Tuesday, November 28 in class. It must be typed, and include a title page.


http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=df5pkggb_1746d739gx

November 20

We finished our lab today

Homework: Work on Science fair draft of final paper.

November 16

Today in class we began our first microscope lab. You all observed the letter "e" under the microscope.

Homework: What 2 cell structures can be found in a plant cell, but NOT in an animal cell. Write your answer on a piece of paper and hand it in quietly at the start of class as you walk in.

November 5

Hi class
Today we began our unit on cells. We discussed the contributions of Hooke, Leewenhoek, Schleiden, Schwann, and Virchow to cell theory.
We next discussed microscopes, and briefly how they work

Here is the PowerPoint: http://www.scribd.com/doc/465388/November51

Homework: Read and Web pages 6-13, and do worksheets

On Wednesday: We will discuss the parts of a microscope
On Friday: Test on cell theory and microscopes

November 1

Hi class,
Sorry we could not finish the water balloon activity because the slingshot broke. We will attempt part 4 on Monday November 5.


For part 4, I am going to ask each team to write an explanation of why they chose an angle and stretch. You will be measuring for this part.

No Homework this weekend.