We are off to a great start this semester continuing our study of genetics.  The students reviewed Punnett Squares and genetics terms and we also reviewed the process of meiosis.  They will have a test on this information on Wednesday of next week.  The study guide for this test will be attached below.  

Next, we will be moving from the micro towards the macro by studying tissues, organs, and organ systems in plants and animals.  Following our study organ systems, we will move onto how the organisms they make are classified and how they interact with each other in our studies on ecology.  Theories on how all of our living systems came into being will cap off our studies on Biology this year.  

Labs this semester will focus heavily on dissections, which I love!  I'm so excited!  Here we go!!!

 

Hope you all had a wonderfully restful Thanksgiving break!  We are jumping in with two feet this week.  The students completed our study of RNA, protein synthesis, and mutations today.  We will be reviewing in class tomorrow and taking the test on this unit Friday.  The terms are up on Quizlet and they can review their notes for the test Friday.  

This week the students will be working on a project to solidify their knowledge of mitosis.  They are free to choose any of the options given on the directions.  They are completing a foldable that may be used as the written portion of the project.  They will complete the visual portion this week and we will present them Monday.

 

The directions for the project are attached below.  I also included a few examples 

The students will complete their unit on DNA and Mitosis this week.  We will review Wednesday and Thursday and take the test Friday.

 

 

Hey Parents!  

 

Just sending out a reminder that test corrections are due tomorrow.  (Unless your student took the test later.)  Tomorrow is lab day, as usual, and we have a some fun things planned.  7th grade will be doing the Banana DNA extraction.  It should be a fun day!  Next week I will be assigning the mitosis project for 7th grade.  Keep your eyes open for directions on that coming home soon.

 

We have been studying about the major cellular processes of homeostasis, photosynthesis and cellular respiration.  The students will be completing their notes on these topics as well as the major elements of life that help to make these processes possible.  We will review the content on Monday and have a test on the material Tuesday of next week.  The students are welcome to begin reviewing their notes and studying the vocabulary on Quizlet.

 

 

Students should staple corrections to their test and return them to me by tomorrow.  Please email me if your child needs an extra day for the corrections.

 

Monday: Complete Chromatography Lab and Begin Homeostasis Notes

Tuesday:  Complete Homeostasis Notes and Video Recap, Cell Transport Notes

Wednesday:  Illuminating Photosynthesis Internet Activity 

Thursday: The Elodea Took My Breath Away Lab

Friday:  Photosynthesis Reading and Questions

 

 

 

The students will be taking their first test on cell structures and functions.  For studying, the vocabulary is on Quizlet and they can review their note packet as well as the foldable for labeling the cell.  There are videos on Google classroom they can use to review as well. 

 

If the students chose to build a complete labeled cell for extra credit, that cell is due by Friday of this week.