6th Grade - Life Science
Week of April 22, 2024
If you are absent it is your responsibility to read this page,
prepare your missing work, and speak to Ms. Heintz.
Review materials nightly so you are best prepared for the next class.
Week of April 22, 2024
If you are absent it is your responsibility to read this page,
prepare your missing work, and speak to Ms. Heintz.
Review materials nightly so you are best prepared for the next class.
UPCOMING QUIZZES & TESTS:
ITBS TESTING - week of April 15-19
Test - Chapter 9 - LESSONS 9.3-9.4 ONLY
6.1 - Tuesday, April 23
6.2 - Wednesday, April 24
ITBS TESTING - week of April 15-19
Test - Chapter 9 - LESSONS 9.3-9.4 ONLY
6.1 - Tuesday, April 23
6.2 - Wednesday, April 24
Week of April 22, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for test, lessons 9.3-9.4
- lesson review worksheets; blue ink, green ink
- class discussion of topics
2. test expectations:
- 11 questions worth 36 points
- fill in the blanks, multi choice, TF
- KNOW THE STUDY GUIDE!
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test on Tuesday
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.3-9.4
2. revisit notes from lesson 10.1
3. revisit the 10.1 checkpoint #1 from last week
- I will take the grade from today's work as last week I believe the volume of questions and type of questions threw some people off.
4. independently read/annotate lesson 10.2
- jumping right back into chapter 10 that we started last week
5. small groups, analyze images of animals and identify the type of symmetry they have
- class discussion on the type of symmetry
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for test, lessons 9.3-9.4
- lesson review worksheets; blue ink, green ink
- class discussion of topics
2. test expectations:
- 11 questions worth 36 points
- fill in the blanks, multi choice, TF
- KNOW THE STUDY GUIDE!
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test on Wednesday
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.2
- what does symmetry tell about an animal?
-- characteristics of animals with radial symmetry
-- characteristics of animals with bilateral symmetry
2. 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.3-9.4
2. revisit notes from lesson 10.1
3. revisit the 10.1 checkpoint #1 from last week
- I will take the grade from today's work as last week I believe the volume of questions and type of questions threw some people off.
4. independently read/annotate lesson 10.2
- jumping right back into chapter 10 that we started last week
5. small groups, analyze images of animals and identify the type of symmetry they have
- class discussion on the type of symmetry
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read and annotate lesson 10.3
2. vocabulary discussion
3. first half of lesson focused on sponges: class discussion and notes
- what is a sponge?
- characteristics of a sponge?
- structure
- reproduction
-- will finish this topic next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material as we will have the first checkpoint questions next class
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.2
- what does symmetry tell about an animal?
-- characteristics of animals with radial symmetry
-- characteristics of animals with bilateral symmetry
2. 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. read and annotate lesson 10.3
2. vocabulary discussion
3. first half of lesson focused on sponges: class discussion and notes
- what is a sponge?
- characteristics of a sponge?
- structure
- reproduction
-- will finish this topic next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material as we will have the first checkpoint questions next class
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for test, lessons 9.3-9.4
- lesson review worksheets; blue ink, green ink
- class discussion of topics
2. test expectations:
- 11 questions worth 36 points
- fill in the blanks, multi choice, TF
- KNOW THE STUDY GUIDE!
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test on Tuesday
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.3-9.4
2. revisit notes from lesson 10.1
3. revisit the 10.1 checkpoint #1 from last week
- I will take the grade from today's work as last week I believe the volume of questions and type of questions threw some people off.
4. independently read/annotate lesson 10.2
- jumping right back into chapter 10 that we started last week
5. small groups, analyze images of animals and identify the type of symmetry they have
- class discussion on the type of symmetry
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for test, lessons 9.3-9.4
- lesson review worksheets; blue ink, green ink
- class discussion of topics
2. test expectations:
- 11 questions worth 36 points
- fill in the blanks, multi choice, TF
- KNOW THE STUDY GUIDE!
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test on Wednesday
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.2
- what does symmetry tell about an animal?
-- characteristics of animals with radial symmetry
-- characteristics of animals with bilateral symmetry
2. 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.3-9.4
2. revisit notes from lesson 10.1
3. revisit the 10.1 checkpoint #1 from last week
- I will take the grade from today's work as last week I believe the volume of questions and type of questions threw some people off.
4. independently read/annotate lesson 10.2
- jumping right back into chapter 10 that we started last week
5. small groups, analyze images of animals and identify the type of symmetry they have
- class discussion on the type of symmetry
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read and annotate lesson 10.3
2. vocabulary discussion
3. first half of lesson focused on sponges: class discussion and notes
- what is a sponge?
- characteristics of a sponge?
- structure
- reproduction
-- will finish this topic next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material as we will have the first checkpoint questions next class
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.2
- what does symmetry tell about an animal?
-- characteristics of animals with radial symmetry
-- characteristics of animals with bilateral symmetry
2. 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 10.1-10.2 Closing Assignment, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. read and annotate lesson 10.3
2. vocabulary discussion
3. first half of lesson focused on sponges: class discussion and notes
- what is a sponge?
- characteristics of a sponge?
- structure
- reproduction
-- will finish this topic next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material as we will have the first checkpoint questions next class
Week of April 15, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. complete discussion and notes for lesson 9.4
- life span of angiosperms:
-- perennials
2. 9.4 checkpoint 2
3. begin 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- giving 2 days to work on this so as not to load up homework during testing week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. 10 minutes to work on the 9.4 assignment
- if you completed it yesterday, you have 10 min study hall or reading
2. download chapter 10 text and notes
3. independently read and annotate lesson 10.1
- we will begin this discussion next class
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. complete discussion and notes for lesson 9.4
- life span of angiosperms:
-- perennials
2. 9.4 checkpoint 2
3. begin 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- giving 2 days to work on this so as not to load up homework during testing week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- lesson vocabulary
- structure of an animal
- 4 functions of an animal
6.1 Homework:
1. review material in lessons 9.4-9.5 for test next week
6.2 Classwork:
1. 10 minutes to work on the 9.4 assignment
- if you completed it yesterday, you have 10 min study hall or reading
2. download chapter 10 text and notes
3. independently read and annotate lesson 10.1
- we will begin this discussion next class
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- movement
- reproduction
2. 10.1 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. review material for lessons 9.3-9.4
- study for test on Tuesday
- study guide will be posted later today
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- lesson vocabulary
- structure of an animal
- 4 functions of an animal
6.1 Homework:
1. review material in lessons 9.4-9.5 for test next week
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- movement
- reproduction
2. 10.1 checkpoint 1
6.2 Homework:
1. review material for lessons 9.3-9.4
- study for test on Wednesday
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. complete discussion and notes for lesson 9.4
- life span of angiosperms:
-- perennials
2. 9.4 checkpoint 2
3. begin 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- giving 2 days to work on this so as not to load up homework during testing week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. 10 minutes to work on the 9.4 assignment
- if you completed it yesterday, you have 10 min study hall or reading
2. download chapter 10 text and notes
3. independently read and annotate lesson 10.1
- we will begin this discussion next class
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. complete discussion and notes for lesson 9.4
- life span of angiosperms:
-- perennials
2. 9.4 checkpoint 2
3. begin 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- giving 2 days to work on this so as not to load up homework during testing week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- lesson vocabulary
- structure of an animal
- 4 functions of an animal
6.1 Homework:
1. review material in lessons 9.4-9.5 for test next week
6.2 Classwork:
1. 10 minutes to work on the 9.4 assignment
- if you completed it yesterday, you have 10 min study hall or reading
2. download chapter 10 text and notes
3. independently read and annotate lesson 10.1
- we will begin this discussion next class
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 9.4 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- movement
- reproduction
2. 10.1 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. review material for lessons 9.3-9.4
- study for test on Tuesday
- study guide will be posted later today
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- lesson vocabulary
- structure of an animal
- 4 functions of an animal
6.1 Homework:
1. review material in lessons 9.4-9.5 for test next week
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 10.1
- movement
- reproduction
2. 10.1 checkpoint 1
6.2 Homework:
1. review material for lessons 9.3-9.4
- study for test on Wednesday
Week of April 8, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 9.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of all angiosperms
- RECALL TOPICS:
-- flowers; their structure and the jobs of each part
-- reproduction: how does a flower reproduce new organisms
3. we will finish this lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.3 (today's reading AND the notes)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to complete lesson 9.3:
- reproduction cycle
- fruit development and seed dispersal
- types of angiosperms and their characteristics
-- dicots vs. monocots
- uses of angiosperms in daily life
2. 9.3 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.3 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday April 10
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 9.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of all angiosperms
- RECALL TOPICS:
-- flowers; their structure and the jobs of each part
-- reproduction: how does a flower reproduce new organisms
3. we will finish this lesson next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.3 (today's reading AND the notes)
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. pre-discussion for lesson 9.4
- prefixes: what do these mean?
-- "photo-"
-- "gravi-"
-- "thigmo-"
- add on the base word of "-tropism"
2. class discussion and notes on:
- tropisms
- thigmotropism; watched a video
- phototropism
- gravitropism
**we will continue the videos and lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today as we will start with a checkpoint near the start of the next class
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to complete lesson 9.3:
- reproduction cycle
- fruit development and seed dispersal
- types of angiosperms and their characteristics
-- dicots vs. monocots
- uses of angiosperms in daily life
2. 9.3 checkpoint 1
6.2 Homework:
1. 9.3 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday April 11
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. watched 2 videos: phototropism and gravitropism
2. completed 9.4 checkpoint 1
3. class discussion and notes on photoperiodism:
- broke apart the word: "period of light"
-- connected that to day, so a period without light would be night
-- related the day time needs and night time needs of plants as being similar to humans:
--- plants need night time to "sleep" after working all day in the sun
- discussed what a short-day plant is compared to a long-day plant
-- when do each blossom
- began discussion on life span of angiosperms
-- will finish this next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 Classwork:
1. pre-discussion for lesson 9.4
- prefixes: what do these mean?
-- "photo-"
-- "gravi-"
-- "thigmo-"
- add on the base word of "-tropism"
2. class discussion and notes on:
- tropisms
- thigmotropism; watched a video
- phototropism
- gravitropism
**we will continue the videos and lesson next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today as we will start with a checkpoint near the start of the next class
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. watched 2 videos: phototropism and gravitropism
2. completed 9.4 checkpoint 1
3. class discussion and notes on photoperiodism:
- broke apart the word: "period of light"
-- connected that to day, so a period without light would be night
-- related the day time needs and night time needs of plants as being similar to humans:
--- plants need night time to "sleep" after working all day in the sun
- discussed what a short-day plant is compared to a long-day plant
-- when do each blossom
- began discussion on life span of angiosperms
-- will finish this next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 9.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of all angiosperms
- RECALL TOPICS:
-- flowers; their structure and the jobs of each part
-- reproduction: how does a flower reproduce new organisms
3. we will finish this lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.3 (today's reading AND the notes)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to complete lesson 9.3:
- reproduction cycle
- fruit development and seed dispersal
- types of angiosperms and their characteristics
-- dicots vs. monocots
- uses of angiosperms in daily life
2. 9.3 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.3 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Wednesday April 10
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 9.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of all angiosperms
- RECALL TOPICS:
-- flowers; their structure and the jobs of each part
-- reproduction: how does a flower reproduce new organisms
3. we will finish this lesson next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.3 (today's reading AND the notes)
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. pre-discussion for lesson 9.4
- prefixes: what do these mean?
-- "photo-"
-- "gravi-"
-- "thigmo-"
- add on the base word of "-tropism"
2. class discussion and notes on:
- tropisms
- thigmotropism; watched a video
- phototropism
- gravitropism
**we will continue the videos and lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today as we will start with a checkpoint near the start of the next class
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to complete lesson 9.3:
- reproduction cycle
- fruit development and seed dispersal
- types of angiosperms and their characteristics
-- dicots vs. monocots
- uses of angiosperms in daily life
2. 9.3 checkpoint 1
6.2 Homework:
1. 9.3 Angiosperms, in Schoology; due Thursday April 11
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. watched 2 videos: phototropism and gravitropism
2. completed 9.4 checkpoint 1
3. class discussion and notes on photoperiodism:
- broke apart the word: "period of light"
-- connected that to day, so a period without light would be night
-- related the day time needs and night time needs of plants as being similar to humans:
--- plants need night time to "sleep" after working all day in the sun
- discussed what a short-day plant is compared to a long-day plant
-- when do each blossom
- began discussion on life span of angiosperms
-- will finish this next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 Classwork:
1. pre-discussion for lesson 9.4
- prefixes: what do these mean?
-- "photo-"
-- "gravi-"
-- "thigmo-"
- add on the base word of "-tropism"
2. class discussion and notes on:
- tropisms
- thigmotropism; watched a video
- phototropism
- gravitropism
**we will continue the videos and lesson next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today as we will start with a checkpoint near the start of the next class
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. watched 2 videos: phototropism and gravitropism
2. completed 9.4 checkpoint 1
3. class discussion and notes on photoperiodism:
- broke apart the word: "period of light"
-- connected that to day, so a period without light would be night
-- related the day time needs and night time needs of plants as being similar to humans:
--- plants need night time to "sleep" after working all day in the sun
- discussed what a short-day plant is compared to a long-day plant
-- when do each blossom
- began discussion on life span of angiosperms
-- will finish this next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Week of March 25, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. set test expectations
- 18 questions worth 50 points
- 2 short answers worth 4-6 points
- 1 sorting
- several fill in the blank and multiple choice
- KNOW YOUR STUDY GUIDE!!!!
2. individual and small group review
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.1-9.2
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. set test expectations
- 18 questions worth 50 points
- 2 short answers worth 4-6 points
- 1 sorting
- several fill in the blank and multiple choice
- KNOW YOUR STUDY GUIDE!!!!
2. individual and small group review
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
Wednesday
6.2 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.1-9.2
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. set test expectations
- 18 questions worth 50 points
- 2 short answers worth 4-6 points
- 1 sorting
- several fill in the blank and multiple choice
- KNOW YOUR STUDY GUIDE!!!!
2. individual and small group review
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.1-9.2
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. set test expectations
- 18 questions worth 50 points
- 2 short answers worth 4-6 points
- 1 sorting
- several fill in the blank and multiple choice
- KNOW YOUR STUDY GUIDE!!!!
2. individual and small group review
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
Wednesday
6.2 Classwork:
1. test, lessons 9.1-9.2
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Week of March 18, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. video on seed structure
** all videos are in Schoology
2. seed dispersal notes and discussion
- video
3. 9.1 checkpoint 1
4. germination notes and discussion
- video
5. roots notes and discussion
-- will complete the lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 9.1
- types of roots
- root structure
- stems
- stem structure
- leaves
2. 9.1 checkpoint #2
3. begin 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. video on seed structure
** all videos are in Schoology
2. seed dispersal notes and discussion
- video
3. 9.1 checkpoint 1
4. germination notes and discussion
- video
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. discussed nature of test next week:
- due to upcoming break I will split the chapter in half
- we will test on 9.1 and 9.2 only; if I wait until after break the information becomes "stale"; not a recipe for a successful test
- I will post a study guide soon.
2. independently read lesson 9.2 on Gymnosperms
3. discussion and notes:
- discussed an image of gymnosperms to understand characteristics
- listed characteristics of all gymnosperms
- discussed unique characteristics of the 4 classifications of gymnosperms
- began topic of reproduction
-- will continue this next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.1 for upcoming test
2. work on vocabulary as it will be part of your test
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 9.1
- types of roots
- root structure
- stems
- stem structure
- leaves
2. 9.1 checkpoint #2
3. begin 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed lesson 9.2
- reproduction cycle of gymnosperms
-- pulled diagram from notes to text
-- recorded notes on the process
- uses of gymnosperms
2. 9.2 checkpoint 1 (only 1 this lesson)
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.2 Gymnosperms, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. discussed nature of test next week:
- due to upcoming break I will split the chapter in half
- we will test on 9.1 and 9.2 only; if I wait until after break the information becomes "stale"; not a recipe for a successful test
- I will post a study guide soon.
2. independently read lesson 9.2 on Gymnosperms
3. discussion and notes:
- discussed an image of gymnosperms to understand characteristics
- listed characteristics of all gymnosperms
- discussed unique characteristics of the 4 classifications of gymnosperms
- began topic of reproduction
-- will continue this next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.1 for upcoming test
2. work on vocabulary as it will be part of your test
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed lesson 9.2
- reproduction cycle of gymnosperms
-- pulled diagram from notes to text
-- recorded notes on the process
- uses of gymnosperms
2. 9.2 checkpoint 1 (only 1 this lesson)
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.2 Gymnosperms, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. video on seed structure
** all videos are in Schoology
2. seed dispersal notes and discussion
- video
3. 9.1 checkpoint 1
4. germination notes and discussion
- video
5. roots notes and discussion
-- will complete the lesson next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 9.1
- types of roots
- root structure
- stems
- stem structure
- leaves
2. 9.1 checkpoint #2
3. begin 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. video on seed structure
** all videos are in Schoology
2. seed dispersal notes and discussion
- video
3. 9.1 checkpoint 1
4. germination notes and discussion
- video
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. discussed nature of test next week:
- due to upcoming break I will split the chapter in half
- we will test on 9.1 and 9.2 only; if I wait until after break the information becomes "stale"; not a recipe for a successful test
- I will post a study guide soon.
2. independently read lesson 9.2 on Gymnosperms
3. discussion and notes:
- discussed an image of gymnosperms to understand characteristics
- listed characteristics of all gymnosperms
- discussed unique characteristics of the 4 classifications of gymnosperms
- began topic of reproduction
-- will continue this next class
6.1 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.1 for upcoming test
2. work on vocabulary as it will be part of your test
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 9.1
- types of roots
- root structure
- stems
- stem structure
- leaves
2. 9.1 checkpoint #2
3. begin 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 9.1 Characteristics of Seed Plants, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed lesson 9.2
- reproduction cycle of gymnosperms
-- pulled diagram from notes to text
-- recorded notes on the process
- uses of gymnosperms
2. 9.2 checkpoint 1 (only 1 this lesson)
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.2 Gymnosperms, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. discussed nature of test next week:
- due to upcoming break I will split the chapter in half
- we will test on 9.1 and 9.2 only; if I wait until after break the information becomes "stale"; not a recipe for a successful test
- I will post a study guide soon.
2. independently read lesson 9.2 on Gymnosperms
3. discussion and notes:
- discussed an image of gymnosperms to understand characteristics
- listed characteristics of all gymnosperms
- discussed unique characteristics of the 4 classifications of gymnosperms
- began topic of reproduction
-- will continue this next class
6.2 Homework:
1. review lesson 9.1 for upcoming test
2. work on vocabulary as it will be part of your test
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed lesson 9.2
- reproduction cycle of gymnosperms
-- pulled diagram from notes to text
-- recorded notes on the process
- uses of gymnosperms
2. 9.2 checkpoint 1 (only 1 this lesson)
6.1 Homework:
1. 9.2 Gymnosperms, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Week of March 11, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. reflection on behavior last week when my substitutes were leading each class
- in Schoology
2. revisit of material covered last week (days of my absence due to Mission Trip)
6.1 Homework:
1. study for chapter test (moved to Wednesday)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. finished our review of the slides covered during my absence last week, focusing on 8.3 and 8.4
2. set test expectations for chapter 8 test
- 6 questions worth 35 points
- 3 are short answers (worth 3-6 points), 3 are fill in the blanks with multiple parts (worth 6-10 points per question)
- be sure you can handle all topics from the study guide
6.1 Homework:
1. study for chapter 8 test on Wednesday
6.2 Classwork:
1. reflection on behavior last week when my substitutes were leading each class
- in Schoology
2. revisit of material covered last week (days of my absence due to Mission Trip)
6.2 Homework:
1. study for chapter test (moved to Thursday)
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. chapter 8 test
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. finished our review of the slides covered during my absence last week, focusing on 8.3 and 8.4
2. set test expectations for chapter 8 test
- 6 questions worth 35 points
- 3 are short answers (worth 3-6 points), 3 are fill in the blanks with multiple parts (worth 6-10 points per question)
- be sure you can handle all topics from the study guide
6.2 Homework:
1. study for chapter 8 test on Thursday
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. download chapter 9 text and KCT notes
2. independently read and annotate lesson 9.1
3. begin discussion and notes
- what is a seed plant?
- structure of a seed
- video on seed structure
- seed dispersal
4. 9.1 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today
2. begin working with the chapter 9 vocabulary
6.2 Classwork:
1. chapter 8 test
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. download chapter 9 text and KCT notes
2. independently read and annotate lesson 9.1
3. begin discussion and notes
- what is a seed plant?
- structure of a seed
6.2 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today
2. begin working with the chapter 9 vocabulary
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. reflection on behavior last week when my substitutes were leading each class
- in Schoology
2. revisit of material covered last week (days of my absence due to Mission Trip)
6.1 Homework:
1. study for chapter test (moved to Wednesday)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. finished our review of the slides covered during my absence last week, focusing on 8.3 and 8.4
2. set test expectations for chapter 8 test
- 6 questions worth 35 points
- 3 are short answers (worth 3-6 points), 3 are fill in the blanks with multiple parts (worth 6-10 points per question)
- be sure you can handle all topics from the study guide
6.1 Homework:
1. study for chapter 8 test on Wednesday
6.2 Classwork:
1. reflection on behavior last week when my substitutes were leading each class
- in Schoology
2. revisit of material covered last week (days of my absence due to Mission Trip)
6.2 Homework:
1. study for chapter test (moved to Thursday)
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. chapter 8 test
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. finished our review of the slides covered during my absence last week, focusing on 8.3 and 8.4
2. set test expectations for chapter 8 test
- 6 questions worth 35 points
- 3 are short answers (worth 3-6 points), 3 are fill in the blanks with multiple parts (worth 6-10 points per question)
- be sure you can handle all topics from the study guide
6.2 Homework:
1. study for chapter 8 test on Thursday
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. download chapter 9 text and KCT notes
2. independently read and annotate lesson 9.1
3. begin discussion and notes
- what is a seed plant?
- structure of a seed
- video on seed structure
- seed dispersal
4. 9.1 checkpoint 1
6.1 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today
2. begin working with the chapter 9 vocabulary
6.2 Classwork:
1. chapter 8 test
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. download chapter 9 text and KCT notes
2. independently read and annotate lesson 9.1
3. begin discussion and notes
- what is a seed plant?
- structure of a seed
6.2 Homework:
1. review material covered in class today
2. begin working with the chapter 9 vocabulary
Week of March 4, 2024 - QUARTER 3 ENDS THIS THURSDAY
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. complete lesson 8.2
2. discussion: timeline of how/when scientists gained understanding about how plants complete the process of photosynthesis
- you can put the timeline in your KCT notes
3. complete notes on photosynthesis - this is all recall information
4. analyze the diagram in the text of the plant, showing the role of each part
5. complete 8.2 checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes used for this
- brain-powered comprehension
6. begin 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.3, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.3 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.3 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.3 Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. complete lesson 8.2
2. discussion: timeline of how/when scientists gained understanding about how plants complete the process of photosynthesis
- you can put the timeline in your KCT notes
3. complete notes on photosynthesis - this is all recall information
4. analyze the diagram in the text of the plant, showing the role of each part
5. complete 8.2 checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes used for this
- brain-powered comprehension
6. begin 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.4, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.4 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.4 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.4, Ferns, Club Mosses, and Horsetails; in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am.
6.2 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.3, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.3 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.3 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.3 Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. study hall for SCIENCE CLASS ONLY
- begin studying for test next week
- study guide is in Schoology
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test next week
6.2 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.4, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.4 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.4 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.4, Ferns, Club Mosses, and Horsetails; in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am.
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. complete lesson 8.2
2. discussion: timeline of how/when scientists gained understanding about how plants complete the process of photosynthesis
- you can put the timeline in your KCT notes
3. complete notes on photosynthesis - this is all recall information
4. analyze the diagram in the text of the plant, showing the role of each part
5. complete 8.2 checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes used for this
- brain-powered comprehension
6. begin 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.3, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.3 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.3 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.3 Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. complete lesson 8.2
2. discussion: timeline of how/when scientists gained understanding about how plants complete the process of photosynthesis
- you can put the timeline in your KCT notes
3. complete notes on photosynthesis - this is all recall information
4. analyze the diagram in the text of the plant, showing the role of each part
5. complete 8.2 checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes used for this
- brain-powered comprehension
6. begin 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 8.2 Photosynthesis and Light, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.4, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.4 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.4 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.4, Ferns, Club Mosses, and Horsetails; in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am.
6.2 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.3, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.3 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.3 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.3 Mosses, Liverworts and Hornworts, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. study hall for SCIENCE CLASS ONLY
- begin studying for test next week
- study guide is in Schoology
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test next week
6.2 Classwork:
1. read lesson 8.4, student volunteers
2. pull lesson 8.4 notes from Schoology and ADD TO EXISTING DOCUMENT (your KCT notes)
- annotate on these notes as you discuss them in class with Mrs. Peterson
3. class discussion and notes
4. complete 8.4 Checkpoints 1 & 2
- no notes; brain-powered comprehension
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.4, Ferns, Club Mosses, and Horsetails; in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am.
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Week of February 26, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. download chapter 8 text and KCT notes
2. on paper, in small groups, record all facts you know about plants (5 minute time limit)
- class sharing produced 31 ideas...well done!
3. independently read and annotate lesson 8.1
4. class discussion and notes
- characteristics all plants share
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (will continue here next class; completed 2/5 ideas)
6.1 Homework:
1. study for vocab quiz this week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to finish lesson 8.1
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (last 3 of 5 ideas)
- vascular vs. nonvascular plants:
-- what are they?
-- what are their characteristics
- life cycle of plants
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.1 The Plant Kingdom, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. download chapter 8 text and KCT notes
2. on paper, in small groups, record all facts you know about plants (5 minute time limit)
- class sharing produced 31 ideas...well done!
3. independently read and annotate lesson 8.1
4. class discussion and notes
- characteristics all plants share
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (will continue here next class; completed 2/5 ideas)
6.2 Homework:
1. study for vocab quiz this week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 8.2 and annotate
2. independently complete the KCT notes
- be thorough
- add diagrams from text as needed
- submit to Schoology by end of class
3. study for vocab quiz
4. we will discuss the lesson with my notes when I return
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 8.2 and annotate
2. independently complete the KCT notes
- be thorough
- add diagrams from text as needed
- submit to Schoology by end of class
3. study for vocab quiz
4. WE WILL FINISH LESSON 8.1 WHEN I RETURN
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Friday
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. vocabulary quiz
2. began class discussion and notes on light
- 3 ways that light interacts with an object:
-- reflection
-- absorption
-- transmission
- what happens with light energy when it strikes a green leaf? a lemon?
2. completed 8.2 checkpoint #1
- if you were absent for this task you will need to see me in class to complete this work; it will not be opened for work at home
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to finish lesson 8.1
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (last 3 of 5 ideas)
- vascular vs. nonvascular plants:
-- what are they?
-- what are their characteristics
- life cycle of plants
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.1 The Plant Kingdom, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. vocabulary quiz
2. began class discussion and notes on light
- 3 ways that light interacts with an object:
-- reflection
-- absorption
-- transmission
- what happens with light energy when it strikes a green leaf? a lemon?
2. completed 8.2 checkpoint #1
- if you were absent for this task you will need to see me in class to complete this work; it will not be opened for work at home
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. download chapter 8 text and KCT notes
2. on paper, in small groups, record all facts you know about plants (5 minute time limit)
- class sharing produced 31 ideas...well done!
3. independently read and annotate lesson 8.1
4. class discussion and notes
- characteristics all plants share
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (will continue here next class; completed 2/5 ideas)
6.1 Homework:
1. study for vocab quiz this week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to finish lesson 8.1
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (last 3 of 5 ideas)
- vascular vs. nonvascular plants:
-- what are they?
-- what are their characteristics
- life cycle of plants
6.1 Homework:
1. 8.1 The Plant Kingdom, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. download chapter 8 text and KCT notes
2. on paper, in small groups, record all facts you know about plants (5 minute time limit)
- class sharing produced 31 ideas...well done!
3. independently read and annotate lesson 8.1
4. class discussion and notes
- characteristics all plants share
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (will continue here next class; completed 2/5 ideas)
6.2 Homework:
1. study for vocab quiz this week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 8.2 and annotate
2. independently complete the KCT notes
- be thorough
- add diagrams from text as needed
- submit to Schoology by end of class
3. study for vocab quiz
4. we will discuss the lesson with my notes when I return
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 8.2 and annotate
2. independently complete the KCT notes
- be thorough
- add diagrams from text as needed
- submit to Schoology by end of class
3. study for vocab quiz
4. WE WILL FINISH LESSON 8.1 WHEN I RETURN
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Friday
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. vocabulary quiz
2. began class discussion and notes on light
- 3 ways that light interacts with an object:
-- reflection
-- absorption
-- transmission
- what happens with light energy when it strikes a green leaf? a lemon?
2. completed 8.2 checkpoint #1
- if you were absent for this task you will need to see me in class to complete this work; it will not be opened for work at home
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. class discussion and notes to finish lesson 8.1
- characteristics plants need to successfully live on land (last 3 of 5 ideas)
- vascular vs. nonvascular plants:
-- what are they?
-- what are their characteristics
- life cycle of plants
6.2 Homework:
1. 8.1 The Plant Kingdom, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. vocabulary quiz
2. began class discussion and notes on light
- 3 ways that light interacts with an object:
-- reflection
-- absorption
-- transmission
- what happens with light energy when it strikes a green leaf? a lemon?
2. completed 8.2 checkpoint #1
- if you were absent for this task you will need to see me in class to complete this work; it will not be opened for work at home
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Week of February 12, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 7.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of fungi
- what fungi need to thrive
- cell structure of fungi
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
- study guide is posted to Schoology
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.3
- how fungi obtain food
- how fungi reproduce
- roles of fungi in nature
6.1 Homework:
1. 7.3 Fungi, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- no missing work will be accepted late
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 7.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of fungi
- what fungi need to thrive
- cell structure of fungi
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
- study guide is posted to Schoology
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for test
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.3
- how fungi obtain food
- how fungi reproduce
- roles of fungi in nature
6.2 Homework:
1. 7.3 Fungi, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- no missing work will be accepted late
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. chapter 7 test
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for test
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. chapter 7 test
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 7.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of fungi
- what fungi need to thrive
- cell structure of fungi
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
- study guide is posted to Schoology
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.3
- how fungi obtain food
- how fungi reproduce
- roles of fungi in nature
6.1 Homework:
1. 7.3 Fungi, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- no missing work will be accepted late
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 7.3
2. class discussion and notes
- characteristics of fungi
- what fungi need to thrive
- cell structure of fungi
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
- study guide is posted to Schoology
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for test
6.1 Homework:
1. study for test
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.3
- how fungi obtain food
- how fungi reproduce
- roles of fungi in nature
6.2 Homework:
1. 7.3 Fungi, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- no missing work will be accepted late
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. chapter 7 test
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for test
6.2 Homework:
1. study for test
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. chapter 7 test
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Week of February 5, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. lesson 7.1 discussion and notes
- characteristics of protists
- 3 categories of protists:
-- animal-like protists
-- plant-like protists
-- fungus-like protists
- completed notes on 4 types of animal-like protists
- began work on plant-like protists
6.1 Homework:
1. study vocab for quiz later this week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.1
- plant-like protists: diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, algae
- fungus-like protists: slime molds, water molds, downy mildews
2. begin 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- REMINDERS:
-- DO NOT COPY TEXT OR NOTES
-- USE COMPLETE SENTENCES, USE YOUR OWN WORDS
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. lesson 7.1 discussion and notes
- characteristics of protists
- 3 categories of protists:
-- animal-like protists
-- plant-like protists
-- fungus-like protists
- completed notes on 4 types of animal-like protists
- began work on plant-like protists
6.2 Homework:
1. study vocab for quiz later this week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. 7.1 entrance questions
2. discussion of image on first slide for lesson 7.2
- What is going on here?
- Would you swim here?
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.2
4. class discussion and notes on the causes and effects of saltwater algal blooms
- will put up "Effect" slide at start of next class so you can complete recording the ideas into your notes
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.1
- plant-like protists: diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, algae
- fungus-like protists: slime molds, water molds, downy mildews
2. begin 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- REMINDERS:
-- DO NOT COPY TEXT OR NOTES
-- USE COMPLETE SENTENCES, USE YOUR OWN WORDS
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. vocab quiz
2. video on eutrophication
- video is available in Schoology
3. class discussion and notes on the cause and effects of a freshwater algal bloom
6.1 Homework:
1. 7.2 Algal Blooms, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. 7.1 entrance questions
2. discussion of image on first slide for lesson 7.2
- What is going on here?
- Would you swim here?
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.2
4. class discussion and notes on the causes and effects of saltwater algal blooms
- will put up "Effect" slide at start of next class so you can complete recording the ideas into your notes
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Friday
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. vocab quiz
2. video on eutrophication
- video is available in Schoology
3. class discussion and notes on the cause and effects of a freshwater algal bloom
6. Homework:
1. 7.2 Algal Blooms, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. lesson 7.1 discussion and notes
- characteristics of protists
- 3 categories of protists:
-- animal-like protists
-- plant-like protists
-- fungus-like protists
- completed notes on 4 types of animal-like protists
- began work on plant-like protists
6.1 Homework:
1. study vocab for quiz later this week
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.1
- plant-like protists: diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, algae
- fungus-like protists: slime molds, water molds, downy mildews
2. begin 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
- REMINDERS:
-- DO NOT COPY TEXT OR NOTES
-- USE COMPLETE SENTENCES, USE YOUR OWN WORDS
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. lesson 7.1 discussion and notes
- characteristics of protists
- 3 categories of protists:
-- animal-like protists
-- plant-like protists
-- fungus-like protists
- completed notes on 4 types of animal-like protists
- began work on plant-like protists
6.2 Homework:
1. study vocab for quiz later this week
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. 7.1 entrance questions
2. discussion of image on first slide for lesson 7.2
- What is going on here?
- Would you swim here?
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.2
4. class discussion and notes on the causes and effects of saltwater algal blooms
- will put up "Effect" slide at start of next class so you can complete recording the ideas into your notes
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 7.1
- plant-like protists: diatoms, dinoflagellates, euglenoids, algae
- fungus-like protists: slime molds, water molds, downy mildews
2. begin 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- REMINDERS:
-- DO NOT COPY TEXT OR NOTES
-- USE COMPLETE SENTENCES, USE YOUR OWN WORDS
6.2 Homework:
1. complete 7.1 Protists, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. vocab quiz
2. video on eutrophication
- video is available in Schoology
3. class discussion and notes on the cause and effects of a freshwater algal bloom
6.1 Homework:
1. 7.2 Algal Blooms, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. 7.1 entrance questions
2. discussion of image on first slide for lesson 7.2
- What is going on here?
- Would you swim here?
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.2
4. class discussion and notes on the causes and effects of saltwater algal blooms
- will put up "Effect" slide at start of next class so you can complete recording the ideas into your notes
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on Friday
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. vocab quiz
2. video on eutrophication
- video is available in Schoology
3. class discussion and notes on the cause and effects of a freshwater algal bloom
6. Homework:
1. 7.2 Algal Blooms, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Week of January 29, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 6.3
- 4 ways to spread infectious disease
- how to treat bacterial infections
- how to treat viral infections
- how to stay healthy so you don't get an infectious disease, or at least minimize how it affects you
2. my notes are posted in Schoology
3. begin 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
2. study for test this week
- study guide is posted in Schoology
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes)
1. discussed test expectations (also posted above)
2. independent completion of lesson review worksheets
- blue ink mode
- green ink mode
3. submit to Schoology when completed (ideally by end of class)
Homework (both classes):
1. study for test on Wednesday
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. chapter 6 test
Homework (both classes):
1. none
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. download chapter 7 text and KCT notes
2. 25 minute discussion on vocabulary
- recalled related concepts from prior lessons
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.1
- 16 pages long
Homework (both classes):
1. review material
2. spend quality time with vocab for upcoming vocab quiz
Friday
6.1 & 6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY; FIELD DAY
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 6.3
- 4 ways to spread infectious disease
- how to treat bacterial infections
- how to treat viral infections
- how to stay healthy so you don't get an infectious disease, or at least minimize how it affects you
2. my notes are posted in Schoology
3. begin 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
6.1 Homework:
1. complete 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Tuesday at 7 am
2. study for test this week
- study guide is posted in Schoology
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes)
1. discussed test expectations (also posted above)
2. independent completion of lesson review worksheets
- blue ink mode
- green ink mode
3. submit to Schoology when completed (ideally by end of class)
Homework (both classes):
1. study for test on Wednesday
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. chapter 6 test
Homework (both classes):
1. none
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. download chapter 7 text and KCT notes
2. 25 minute discussion on vocabulary
- recalled related concepts from prior lessons
3. independently read and annotate lesson 7.1
- 16 pages long
Homework (both classes):
1. review material
2. spend quality time with vocab for upcoming vocab quiz
Friday
6.1 & 6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY; FIELD DAY
Week of January 22, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 6.2, Bacteria
- annotations
2. class discussion and notes
- How do bacteria differ from eukaryotes?
- What do bacteria need to survive?
6.1 & 6.2 Homework:
1. study for 6.1 quiz on Tuesday (both classes)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. QUIZ 6.1 content and vocab
- 25 minute limit on the quiz
2. identified the 5 positive roles of bacteria; how they do good for other organisms
- completed notes on the first 3 roles
Homework (both classes):
1. review your material
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. finished notes on the jobs of good bacteria
2. completed 6.2 Bacteria, part 1
3. continued notes for lesson 6.2
- conditions that allow bacteria to thrive
- how bacteria reproduce
Homework (both classes):
1. 6.2 Bacteria, part 2, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- notes for endospore formation (and full lesson 6.2) are in Schoology
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. discussed the topic of endospore formation (6.2)
2. revisited question #6 to be sure students submitted a THOROUGH response
3. independently read and annotate lesson 6.3
4 begin discussion of 6.3
- we will finish the lesson next class
Homework (both classes):
1. review the material
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 6.3
- 4 ways to spread infectious disease
- how to treat bacterial infections
- how to treat viral infections
- how to stay healthy so you don't get an infectious disease, or at least minimize how it affects you
2. my notes are posted in Schoology
6.2 Homework:
1. 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 6.2, Bacteria
- annotations
2. class discussion and notes
- How do bacteria differ from eukaryotes?
- What do bacteria need to survive?
6.1 & 6.2 Homework:
1. study for 6.1 quiz on Tuesday (both classes)
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. QUIZ 6.1 content and vocab
- 25 minute limit on the quiz
2. identified the 5 positive roles of bacteria; how they do good for other organisms
- completed notes on the first 3 roles
Homework (both classes):
1. review your material
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. finished notes on the jobs of good bacteria
2. completed 6.2 Bacteria, part 1
3. continued notes for lesson 6.2
- conditions that allow bacteria to thrive
- how bacteria reproduce
Homework (both classes):
1. 6.2 Bacteria, part 2, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
- notes for endospore formation (and full lesson 6.2) are in Schoology
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. discussed the topic of endospore formation (6.2)
2. revisited question #6 to be sure students submitted a THOROUGH response
3. independently read and annotate lesson 6.3
4 begin discussion of 6.3
- we will finish the lesson next class
Homework (both classes):
1. review the material
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. completed discussion and notes for lesson 6.3
- 4 ways to spread infectious disease
- how to treat bacterial infections
- how to treat viral infections
- how to stay healthy so you don't get an infectious disease, or at least minimize how it affects you
2. my notes are posted in Schoology
6.2 Homework:
1. 6.3 Viruses, Bacteria and Your Health, in Schoology; due Monday at 7 am
Week of January 15, 2024
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. answer question in "Viruses - Pre-discussion Questions"
2. download, read and annotate "Gene Therapy Article"
- class discussion about how a virus can be genetically modified to do good rather than harm
Homework (both classes):
1. download chapter 6 text and KCT notes
2. read and annotate lesson 6.1 for class work on Wednesday
- be prepared to show me your annotations in class
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. checked reading for annotations
- points will be earned for this completed work
2. discussed keys
- how they work and where they work
- applied this concept to viruses
3. discussed/took notes on:
- differences between viruses (non-living) and living organisms
- the size and shapes of viruses
- naming of viruses
Homework (both classes):
1. review material
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. class discussion and notes
- structure of all viruses, regardless of shape and size
- how viruses multiply
- active vs. inactive viruses
- usefulness of viruses
Homework (both classes):
1. 6.1 Viruses, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 6.2, Bacteria
- annotations
2. class discussion and notes
- How do bacteria differ from eukaryotes?
- What do bacteria need to survive? (will start class on Tuesday with this slide as we ran out of time)
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Monday - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. answer question in "Viruses - Pre-discussion Questions"
2. download, read and annotate "Gene Therapy Article"
- class discussion about how a virus can be genetically modified to do good rather than harm
Homework (both classes):
1. download chapter 6 text and KCT notes
2. read and annotate lesson 6.1 for class work on Wednesday
- be prepared to show me your annotations in class
Wednesday
Classwork (both classes):
1. checked reading for annotations
- points will be earned for this completed work
2. discussed keys
- how they work and where they work
- applied this concept to viruses
3. discussed/took notes on:
- differences between viruses (non-living) and living organisms
- the size and shapes of viruses
- naming of viruses
Homework (both classes):
1. review material
Thursday
Classwork (both classes):
1. class discussion and notes
- structure of all viruses, regardless of shape and size
- how viruses multiply
- active vs. inactive viruses
- usefulness of viruses
Homework (both classes):
1. 6.1 Viruses, in Schoology; due Friday at 7 am
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read lesson 6.2, Bacteria
- annotations
2. class discussion and notes
- How do bacteria differ from eukaryotes?
- What do bacteria need to survive? (will start class on Tuesday with this slide as we ran out of time)
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Week of January 8, 2024
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 5.4
2. notes and discussion on genetic code
3. screen shot Figure 17 and put into notes with second question
- analyze this diagram and notes/steps to describe the process
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. finished notes on protein synthesis
2. video from Amoeba Sisters to illustrate the process of protein synthesis
- video is available in Schoology
3. mutations in the process of protein synthesis
- can be harmful; scenario given
- can be helpful; scenario given
- can be neither helpful nor harmful: again, scenario given
6.1 Homework:
1. 5.4 The DNA Connection, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 5.4
2. notes and discussion on genetic code
3. screen shot Figure 17 and put into notes with second question
- analyze this diagram and notes/steps to describe the process
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for quiz
- lesson 5.4 only
- know concepts and vocabulary
2. QUIZ EXPECTATIONS:
- 8 questions, worth 29 points
- multiple choice, fill in the blank, T/F, 1 essay
- study guide is posted in Schoology
3. completed 5.4 lesson review worksheet
- blue ink
- green ink
- submit to Schoology
4. class discussion to review protein synthesis
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on lesson 5.4 on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. finished notes on protein synthesis
2. video from Amoeba Sisters to illustrate the process of protein synthesis
- video is available in Schoology
3. mutations in the process of protein synthesis
- can be harmful; scenario given
- can be helpful; scenario given
- can be neither helpful nor harmful: again, scenario given
6.2 Homework:
1. 5.4 The DNA Connection, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. QUIZ, lesson 5.4
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for quiz
- lesson 5.4 only
- know concepts and vocabulary
2. QUIZ EXPECTATIONS:
- 8 questions, worth 29 points
- multiple choice, fill in the blank, T/F, 1 essay
- study guide is posted in Schoology
3. completed 5.4 lesson review worksheet
- blue ink
- green ink
- submit to Schoology
4. class discussion to review protein synthesis
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on lesson 5.4 on Friday
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. QUIZ, lesson 5.4
6.2 Homework:
1. none
Monday
6.1 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 5.4
2. notes and discussion on genetic code
3. screen shot Figure 17 and put into notes with second question
- analyze this diagram and notes/steps to describe the process
6.1 Homework:
1. review material
6.2 - NO CLASS TODAY
Tuesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. finished notes on protein synthesis
2. video from Amoeba Sisters to illustrate the process of protein synthesis
- video is available in Schoology
3. mutations in the process of protein synthesis
- can be harmful; scenario given
- can be helpful; scenario given
- can be neither helpful nor harmful: again, scenario given
6.1 Homework:
1. 5.4 The DNA Connection, in Schoology; due Wednesday at 7 am
6.2 Classwork:
1. independently read and annotate lesson 5.4
2. notes and discussion on genetic code
3. screen shot Figure 17 and put into notes with second question
- analyze this diagram and notes/steps to describe the process
6.2 Homework:
1. review material
Wednesday
6.1 Classwork:
1. review for quiz
- lesson 5.4 only
- know concepts and vocabulary
2. QUIZ EXPECTATIONS:
- 8 questions, worth 29 points
- multiple choice, fill in the blank, T/F, 1 essay
- study guide is posted in Schoology
3. completed 5.4 lesson review worksheet
- blue ink
- green ink
- submit to Schoology
4. class discussion to review protein synthesis
6.1 Homework:
1. study for quiz on lesson 5.4 on Thursday
6.2 Classwork:
1. finished notes on protein synthesis
2. video from Amoeba Sisters to illustrate the process of protein synthesis
- video is available in Schoology
3. mutations in the process of protein synthesis
- can be harmful; scenario given
- can be helpful; scenario given
- can be neither helpful nor harmful: again, scenario given
6.2 Homework:
1. 5.4 The DNA Connection, in Schoology; due Thursday at 7 am
Thursday
6.1 Classwork:
1. QUIZ, lesson 5.4
6.1 Homework:
1. none
6.2 Classwork:
1. review for quiz
- lesson 5.4 only
- know concepts and vocabulary
2. QUIZ EXPECTATIONS:
- 8 questions, worth 29 points
- multiple choice, fill in the blank, T/F, 1 essay
- study guide is posted in Schoology
3. completed 5.4 lesson review worksheet
- blue ink
- green ink
- submit to Schoology
4. class discussion to review protein synthesis
6.2 Homework:
1. study for quiz on lesson 5.4 on Friday
Friday
6.1 - NO CLASS TODAY
6.2 Classwork:
1. QUIZ, lesson 5.4
6.2 Homework:
1. none
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