December 9 through Dec 31

Dec. 10 to Dec. 14 is the last week before the three week winter break (Dec. 16 to Jan. 6).
In order to minimize any disruptions that can be caused by "homework" over the break I will attempt to make sure that everything is completed by Thursday/Friday; Dec. 13/Dec. 14.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2007:
Correct ALL RNTG assignments: pages 112-119, this includes the highlighted page 115.

Tuesday/Wednesday, Dec 11/12, 2007:
In class: Form into groups of 2 or 3 and...
Create a web page or PowerPoint presentation around the terms habitat and extinct. One block to complete. 50 basis points with extra points awarded for creativity (up 25 extra points)

Thursday/Friday, Dec. 13/14, 2007:
In class: Form
Create a presentation that answers the following key concepts:

1. What factors have contributed to the diversity of species?
2. How do new species form?
3. How do scientists infer evolutionary relationships among species?
4. What causes the extinction of species?

50 basis points with 25 bonus available for being creative.

Have a nice break. NO HOMEWORK!

Lesson Plan Oct.1 to Oct. 5, 2007

continue Chap 3:
S. 7.1.b, 7.1.c
Students know that characteristics that distinguish plant cells from animal cells, including chloroplasts and cell walls.
Students know the nucleus is the repository for genetic information in plant and animal cells.

Objectives / Key Ideas

• 3.2.1 Identify the role of the cell wall and the cell membrane in the cell
• 3.2.2 Identify the role of the nucleus in the cell
• 3.2.3 Name the organelles found in cytoplasm and describe their functions
• 3.2.4 Describe how cells differ
  

Monday, Oct. 1
Evaluate page 85: Section 1 Assessment
Collect optional "Writing in Science"
Check Potatoes A-B, record observations in data table.
Homework: Define key terms page 88, Cornell Note style


Tuesday/Wednesday Oct2-3
continue movie "Inside A Cell" (Cornell note taking)
Measure and record egg circumference. Replace vinegar with salt-water around eggs.
Homework: read pages 88-91 (Cornell notes). Answer Reading Checkpoint questions, page 89 and page 92 (4 points).
Reading and Note Taking Guide (RNTG) page 58

Thursday/Friday Oct4-5
Reciprocal Teaching (RT) pages 88-95. Cornell notes to supplement Tue/Thurs homework.
Video: Cell Structure and Function (PH DVD: Discovery Channel School)
Measure and record egg circumference. Replace salt-water with regular water.
Homework: Reaching Checkpoint question, page 94 (2 points).
Section 2 Assessment (S 7.1.b, 7.7.c, E-LA: Reading 7.1.2, Writing 7.2.0): Vocabulary skill and Reviewing Key Concepts 1 through 4.
NOTE: Bring in liquid of choice to complete egg-speriment on Monday. Replacement to be done on Monday for final observation on Thursday/Friday.

Preview: Monday Oct. 8--Book foldable: The Animal Cell . Final observation of potatoes.