Please note that all dates are tentative on my website.
Check Google Classroom for actual due dates.
Mon. May 14
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Chapter 18 Test Famous Scientist due to Mz Gaspar May 15/16 |
Tues. May 15/ Wed.May 16
Bell Ringer: Citizen Scientist Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Famous Scientist due to Mz Gaspar May TODAY Dinosaur 13 Journals Due May 16 |
Thurs. May 17/Fri. May 18
Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Present Famous Scientists Turtle Creek if weather allows |
Mon.May 7/ Tues. May 8
Bell Ringer: Famous Scientist Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Start Famous Scientist Project Peppermoths |
Wed. May 9/Thurs. May 10
Bell Ringer: Mesozoic Era Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Review for chapter 18 test |
Fri. May 11
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Chapter 18 Test Famous Scientist due to Mz Gaspar May 15/16 |
Mon. Apr 30
Bell Ringer: Adaptations posters Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Present Utopia Projects |
Tues. May 1/ Wed.May 2
Bell Ringer: Draw Adaptations Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Bird Beak Activity Timeline Half Life |
Thurs. May 3/ Fri. May 4
Bell Ringer: Blog about 30 Point Deer Objective: I can explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival. Geological Eras Cladograms |
Mon.Apr. 23/Tues Apr 24
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 17 test Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Chapter 17 Test Chapter 18 vocab PHIX activity |
Wed.Apr. 25/Thurs Apr 26
Bell Ringer: Dog Breed Research Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Present Utopia Projects |
Fri. Apr. 27
Bell Ringer: Adaptations posters Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Present Utopia Projects |
Mon. Apr. 16
In Service- No School |
Tues. Apr. 17
Bell Ringer: Utopia ??? Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Utopia Projects Extinct Species |
Thurs.Apr.19/Fri Apr 20
Bell Ringer: Endangered Species Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Work On Utiopia Projects Turtle Creek Water Quality Review for chapter 17 test Ch 17 Vocab due |
Mon. Apr. 9/Tues. Apr. 10
Bell Ringer: Fossil Fuels Blog Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Ocean 180 Voting JOURNALS DUE |
Wed. Apr.11/Thurs. Apr. 12
Bell Ringer: Favorite Ocean 180 video Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Oasis Water Video |
Fri. April 13
Bell Ringer: Time article about water Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Utopia Projects Extinct Species |
Mon. April 2
No School |
Tues.Apr. 3/ Wed. Apr. 4
Bell Ringer: Cartoon Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Fracking Alternate Energy Presentations Alternate Energy Keyword Due Greenhouse Gases |
Thurs. Apr. 5/Fri. Apr. 6
Bell Ringer: Renewable/Nonrenewable Resources Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Water Pollution Activities |
Mon. Mar.26/Tues.Mar. 27
Bell Ringer: Invasive Blog Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Biodiversity |
Wed.Mar.28/Thurs.Mar.29Bell Ringer: Why does biodiversity matter?
Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Alternate Energy Biodiversity Quiz |
Fri. Mar.30/Mon. Apr.2
No School |
Mon.Mar.19
Bell Ringer: Desalination Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Finish Pollution Solution |
Tues.Mar. 20/Wed.Mar. 21
Bell Ringer: Study chapter 16 test Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Chapter 16 test chapter 17 vocab Carbon Dioxide |
Thurs.Mar. 22/Fri. Mar.23
Bell Ringer: 3 R ideas Objective: Evaluate design solutions for maintaining ecosystems. Water Quality Activity |
Mon. Mar.12
Bell Ringer: Energy Pyramids Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Present nature cycles and assignment |
Tues.Mar.13/ Wed.Mar.14
Bell Ringer: Water Woes Blog Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Graphing water and demo Review chapter 16 |
Thurs.Mar.15/Mon.Mar.19
Bell Ringer: Desalination Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Finish Gizmo Pollution Solution |
Mon. Mar. 5/Wed. Mar. 7
Bell Ringer: Energy Flow Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Creating food webs and pyramids Nature Cycles |
Thurs. Mar. 8
Bell Ringer: Energy Pyramids Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Present nature cycles and assignment |
Friday, March 9
No School |
Monday Feb. 26
Bell Ringer: Graphing Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Mock Public Forum Written paragraph due |
Tues. Feb. 27/Wed. Feb. 28
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 15 test Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Chapter 15 TEST Biome Brochure Due |
Thurs. Mar. 1/Fri. Mar. 2
Bell Ringer: Yellowstone Opinion Objective: Model and describe cycles of matter and flow of energy. Owl Pellets |
Tues. Feb.20
Bell Ringer: Favorite Biome Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Biome Project |
Wed. Feb.21/Thurs.Feb. 22
Bell Ringer: Tropic Cascade Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Video |
Friday Feb. 23
Bell Ringer: Graphing Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Mock Public Forum Written paragraph due SCIENCE FAIR |
Mon. Feb. 12
Bell Ringer: Graphing Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Activity Bison Range Work on poster for science fair |
Tues. Feb. 13/Wed. Feb. 14
Bell Ringer: Graphing Elk and Wolves Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Activity Science Fair Posters due Feb. 13/14 |
Thurs. Feb.15
Bell Ringer: Favorite Biome Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Biome Project |
Mon. Feb. 5/Tues. Feb. 6
Bell Ringer: Deer Hunters Blog Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Start Isle Royale Symbiosis Rabbit Gizmo Due |
Wed. Feb.7/Thurs. Feb. 8
Bell Ringer: Graphing Activity Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Isle Royale Science Journals Due |
Fri. Feb. 9
Bell Ringer: Graphing Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Yellowstone Activity Bison Range Work on poster for science fair |
Mon. Jan. 29
Bell Ringer: World Population Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Baby Dice Island |
Tues. Jan. 30/ Wed. Jan. 31
Bell Ringer: Abiotic and Biotic Factors Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Rabbit Gizmo Finish Baby Dice Island Science fair Abstract Due |
Thurs. Feb. 1/Fri. Feb. 2
Bell Ringer: SD Deer Populations Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Interpret data for the effect of resource availability on organisms. Oh Deer Activity and Graphing Baby Dice Island Due |
Mon. Jan. 22/Tues. Jan. 23Bell Ringer: Concussions
Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Review and Activities for Human Body |
Wed. Jan. 24/Thurs.Jan. 25Bell Ringer: Study for Human Body Test
Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. HUMAN BODY TEST Science Fair Conclusions Due Reaction and Eye Lab Due |
Fri. Jan. 26
Bell Ringer: World Population Objective: Analyze data for effects on populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Baby Dice Island |
Monday, Jan. 15
No School |
Tues. Jan. 16/Wed. Jan. 17Bell Ringer: Stages of Life
Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects Science Fair graphs and charts due |
Thurs. Jan. 18/Fri. Jan. 19
Bell Ringer: "Who is Smarter?" Blog Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects Human Body Test Jan. 24/25 |
Mon. Jan. 8
Bell Ringer: Life Expectancy Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects TWO BLOGS DUE on Google Classroom |
Tues. Jan. 9/Wed. Jan/ 10
Bell Ringer: Pulse Tests Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS DUE |
Thurs. Jan. 11/Fri. Jan. 12Bell Ringer: Achy Breaky Heart
Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects Third Quarter Starts |
Fri. Dec. 22- Tues. Jan. 2
No School - Holiday Break Science Fair Results and two blogs due Jan. 8. |
Wed. Jan. 3/Thurs. Jan. 4
Bell Ringer: Wear Sunscreen Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects |
Fri. Jan. 5
Bell Ringer: Life Expectancy Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects |
Mon.Dec. 18/ Tues.Dec. 19
Bell Ringer: Human Traits Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Work on Human Body Projects |
Wed.Dec.20/Thurs.Dec. 21
Bell Ringer: Foods around the world Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Present Human Body Projects |
Fri. Dec. 22- Tues. Jan. 2
No School - Holiday Break Science Fair Results and two blogs due Jan. 8. |
Mon. Dec. 11
Bell Ringer: Strange Animal Behavior Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. 8.3 outline Due Science Fair word assignment Due Finish chapter 8 |
Tues. Dec. 12/Wed.Dec. 12
Bell Ringer: Immaturity Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Dissect Starfish |
Thurs. Dec. 15/Fri. Dec. 14
Bell Ringer: Turn in science Journals Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. Start Human Body Projects |
Mon. Dec. 4/ Tues. Dec. 5
Bell Ringer: Sister's Keeper Blog Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Ch 7 Vocal due Dimples DNA due Review chapter 7 test |
Wed. Dec. 6/ Thurs. Dec. 7Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 7 test
Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. chapter 7 test start ch 8 outline Ch 8 Vocab |
Fri. Dec. 8
Bell Ringer: Human Traits Objective: The body is a system of interacting subsystems. 8.3 outline Due Science Fair word assignment Due Finish chapter 8 |
Mon. Nov. 27
Bell Ringer: Genetics Sequences Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect organisms functions. Dr letters Due Review for chapter 6 test Nov. 28/29 Start Punnet Square |
Tues. Nov.28/Wed. Nov.29
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 6 Test Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect organisms functions. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Chapter 6 Test Start chapter 7 vocab- Due Dec. 4/5 |
Thurs.Nov. 30/ Fri.Dec. 1
Bell Ringer: Pea Traits Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Mouse Gizmo Dimples DNA |
Mon.Nov. 20/Tues.Nov. 21
Bell Ringer: Lab Notes Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Ch 6 Vocab due DNA Base Pair Activity |
Wed. Nov. 22
Bell Ringer: Genetics Sequences Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect organisms functions. Dr letters Due Review for chapter 6 test Nov. 28/29 Start Punnet Square |
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Mon. Nov. 13
Bell Ringer: Eukaryotic cell cycle Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Mitosis/ Meiosis Flip Book |
Tues. Nov.14/ Wed.Nov.15
Bell Ringer: List three mutations in humans Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Finish Mitosis/ Meiosis Flip Book Strawberry DNA lab |
Thurs. Nov. 16/Fri.Nov.17
Bell Ringer: Marfan Syndrome Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect organisms functions. Dr letters. Due Nov. 22/27 Mitosis/Meiosis Flip Book Due |
Mon. Nov. 6
Bell Ringer: Egg Lab Transport Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Present Photsynthesis Chapter 5 Vocab Due chapter 5 test Nov. 7/8 |
Tues. Nov. 7/ Wed. Nov. 8Bell Ringer: Study for test
Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Start on chapter 6 vocab chapter 5 test Nov. 7/8 |
Thurs. Nov. 9
Bell Ringer: Eukaryotic cell cycle Objective: Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. Mitosis/ Meiosis Flip Book |
Mon. Oct. 30/ Tues. Oct. 31
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Chapter 4 Test Start photosynthesis |
Wed. Nov. 1/ Thurs.Nov2
Bell Ringer: Photosynthesis Rap Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Journals DUE Cell in Action Lab |
Fri. Nov. 3
Bell Ringer: Egg Lab Transport Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Present Photsynthesis Chapter 5 Vocab Due chapter 5 test Nov. 7/8 |
Mon. Oct. 23
Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. White Day video notes and cell models |
Tues. Oct. 24/ Wed. Oct. 25
Bell Ringer: Levels of Organization Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Cell Models due and ch 4 vocab due |
Thurs. Oct. 26/Fri.Oct. 27
Bell Ringer: Cell Size Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Microscopes |
Mon. Oct. 16
Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Blue Day finish egg lab and video notes |
Tues.Oct. 17/ Wed. Oct 18
Bell Ringer: Microscopes Uses Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Finish Egg Lab Cell Models Microscope Info Chapter 4 Vocab |
Thurs. Oct. 19/Fri.Oct 20
Objective: I can give evidence that living things are made from cells. Blue Day- Fri. Review Info THURSDAY CHALLENGE DAY |
Monday, Oct. 9
No School |
Tues.Oct. 10/ Wed. Oct 11
Bell Ringer: Calculate Daubenmire Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Daubenmire Frame Data Collection (we may be going outside so dress appropriately) Microscope Info Chapter 3 Vocab Due (start chapter 4) |
Thurs. Oct. 12/Fri.Oct 13
Bell Ringer: Cell Theory Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Science Fair Cell Models |
Mon. Oct. 2
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 2 test Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Chapter 2 TEST Chapter 3 vocab |
Tues. Oct. 3/Wed. Oct. 4
Bell Ringer: Vascular vs. Non Vascular Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Dendrochronology (Tree Rings) Start Daubenmire Frame |
Thurs. Oct. 5/ Fri. Oct. 6
Bell Ringer: Compare bean and corn seeds Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Daubenmire Frame Data Collection (we may be going outside so dress appropriately) Start Egg Lab |
Mon.Sept. 25/Tues Sept 26
Bell Ringer: mnemonic Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. SCIENCE JOURNALS DUE Organize Organisms due |
WedSept 27Thurs. Sept.28
Bell Ringer: Consider the platypus Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Chapter 2 vocab due Start Biological Drawings |
Fri.Sept.29
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 2 test Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Chapter 2 TEST Chapter 3 vocab |
Mon. Sept. 18
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 1 test Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. Define design problems and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. classification trees Chapter 1 Test (study guide on Google Classroom) |
Tues. Sept 19/Wed Sept 20
Bell Ringer: Classify Shoes Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. James River Water Bug Identification Start science fair |
Thurs. Sept.21/Fri.Sept.22
Bell Ringer: What is picture about? Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. SCIENCE JOURNALS DUE SEPT 25/26 Organize Organisms |
Mon. Sept.11/Tues.Sept.12
Bell Ringer: Five Characteristics Objective: Define design problems and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. Nature Walk Slide show Vocab chapter 1 due Microscope activity |
Wed.Sept13/Thurs.Sept14
Bell Ringer: Human Survival Objective: Define design problems and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. Chapter 1 review (study guide on Google Classroom) Nature walk slides due Alien Gizmo Vocab due Microscope activity due |
Fri. Sept. 15
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 1 test Objective: Objective: Construct an argument based on evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how specialization results in successful reproduction of organisms. classification trees Chapter 1 Test (study guide on Google Classroom) |
Mon. Sept. 4
Labor Day- No School |
Tues. Sept. 5/ Wed. Sept. 6
Bell Ringer: Environmental Concerns Objective: Define design problems and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. Graphing Measurement Activity DUE Chapter 1 Vocab Microscope Activity |
Thurs. Sept. 7 /Fri. Sept. 8
Bell Ringer: Microscopes Objective: Define design problems and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. Nature Walk Outside- (bring appropriate shoes and a jacket if you need to) Microscope Activity finish Graphing DUE Chapter 1 vocab |
Mon.Aug. 28/Tues. Aug. 29
Bell Ringer: Scientific Method Steps Objective: Define design problem and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Analyze data to identify solutions. BRING SCIENCE JOURNAL Banana Bread and Graphing Measurement Activity Safety Contract Chapter 1 Vocab |
Wed. Aug.30/Thurs.Aug.31
Bell Ringer: Thomas Edison Research Objective: Define design problem and find solutions using relevant scientific principles. Banana Bread and Graphing Measurement Activity Safety Contract |
Fri. Sept. 1-Mon. Sept. 4
NO SCHOOL Enjoy your Labor Day Vacation! |
Thurs. Aug. 24/Fri. Aug. 25
Bell Ringer: Science Questions Objective: Define design problem using scientific principles. Welcome back to school Designing scientific research Banana Bread Keyword |