Mon. May 20/Tues. May 21
Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Burrowing Owl Activity |
Wed. May 22/Thurs. May 23
Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Burrowing Owl Activity |
Mon. May 13
Bell Ringer: Blog about 30 point buck Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Cladogram Kahoot Seasons and Species |
Tues. May 14/Wed. May 15
Bell Ringer: Favorite Era Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Present Utopia Presentations Review chapter 18 test |
Thurs. May 16/Fri. May 17
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Chapter 18 Test |
Mon. May 6/Tues. May 7
Bell Ringer: Bird Beak Shapes Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Bird Beak Lab Start History of the Earth |
Wed. May 8/Thurs. May 9
Bell Ringer: Dog Breed Groups Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. History of the Earth Due end of class Timelines |
Fri. May 10
Bell Ringer: Blog about 30 point buck Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Cladogram Kahoot Seasons and Species |
Mon. April 29/Tues. April 30
Bell Ringer: study for test Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Chapter 17 test Chapter 18 vocab Utopia Project |
Wed. May 1
Bell Ringer: Objective: Interpret data patterns in fossil pattern Dinosaur 13 |
Thurs. May 2/ Fri. May 3
Bell Ringer: Adaptations Objective: I can analyze and interpret data patterns in the fossil record, explain similarities and differences between modern organisms and fossils, explain how genetic variations affect organisms reproduction and survival, and evaluate how humans can use technology to affect inherited traits. Finish Dinosaur 13 Opposable Thumbs Half Life of Pennies |
Tues. April 23/ Wed. April 24
Bell Ringer: Invasive Species Blog Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Alternative Energy Keyword and group project |
Thurs. April 25/Fri. April 26
Bell Ringer: 3 R's Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Review chapter 17 test on April 29/30 Present Alternative Energy group presentations |
Mon. April 15
Bell Ringer: Emissions Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Air Pollution activities |
Tues. April 16/ Wed. April 17
Bell Ringer: Endangered or Threatened Species Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Biodiversity and Extinction activities Crabon Dioxide graph 30-40 second "elevator talk" on Earth's Changing Climate |
Thurs. April 18
Bell Ringer: Objective: Interpret data patterns in fossil pattern Dinosaur 13 |
Mon. April 8/ Tues. April 9
Bell Ringer: water filter Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Build a water filter |
Wed. April 10
Bell Ringer: Emmisions Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Air Pollution activities |
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Mon. April 1
Bell Ringer: study for test Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Chapter 16 test Start chapter 17 vocab |
Tues. April 2/ Wed. April 3
Bell Ringer: Cartoon Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Pollution Solution Lab SLO |
Thurs. April 4/ Fri. April 5
Bell Ringer: www.water.org Objective: Evaluate ecosystem and biodiversity solutions Water Pollution activities |
Mon. Mar. 25/Tues. Mar. 26
Bell Ringer: Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Water video- write half page notes and include your major concern about water. |
Wed. Mar. 27/Thurs. Mar. 28
Bell Ringer: energy pyramids Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Review for chapter 16 test Food web, chains & pyramids due Succession video & notes due Chapter 16 vocab due |
Fri. Mar. 29
Bell Ringer: study for test Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Chapter 16 test Start chapter 17 vocab |
Mon. Mar. 18
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems. Explain patterns of interactions. Chapter 15 TEST Start chapter 16 vocab Owl Pellets |
Tues. Mar. 19/Wed. Mar. 20
Bell Ringer: water desalination Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Water quality lab Assign nature cycles |
Thurs. Mar. 21/Fri. Mar. 22
Bell Ringer: Calculate energy pyramids Objective: Develop model describing energy cycles Present Nature cycles Food web, chains and pyramids Succession video and Socrative quiz |
Mon. March 11/ Tues. March 12
Bell Ringer: Tropic Cascades Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems. Explain patterns of interactions. Review for test |
Wed. Mar. 13
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems. Explain patterns of interactions. Chapter 15 TEST Start chapter 16 vocab Owl Pellets |
Fri. March 15
No School - Spring Break |
Mon. March 4/ Tues. March 5
Bell Ringer: Ecosystem Services Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Prairie Poster Start Yellowstone debate |
Wed. March 6/ Thurs. March 7
Bell Ringer: Graph wolf and elk Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Chapter 15 vocab due Test March 13/14 Yellowstone debate |
Fri. March 8
No School - Spring Break |
Mon. Feb. 25
Bell Ringer: Bison Range Historic and Current Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Start Isle Royale Baby Dice Due |
Tues. Feb. 26/ Wed. Feb. 27
Bell Ringer: Isle Royale Double Line Graph Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems . Explain patterns of interactions. Finish Isle Royale Symbiosis slides |
Thurs. Feb. 28/ Fri. March 1
Bell Ringer: Favorite Biome Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems. Explain patterns of interactions. Isle Royale Socrative (need over 80% score) Finish Symbiosis Slides |
Feb. 14-18
No School See you Feb. 19 |
Tues. Feb. 19/Thurs. Feb. 21
Bell Ringer: SD Deer Hunting numbers Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Finish Baby Dice Water on Earth |
Fri. Feb. 22/ Mon. Feb. 25
Bell Ringer: Bison Range Historic and Current Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Start Isle Royale Prairie Ecosystem Poster Baby Dice Due Science Fair Friday February 22 |
Mon. Feb. 11
Bell Ringer: Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Website development for science fair |
Tues. Feb. 12/ Wed. Feb. 13
Bell Ringer: Deer Hunting Blog Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Speaker Director of Friends of the Big Sioux River Science Fair DUE (everything) |
Feb. 14-18
No School See you Feb. 19 |
Mon. Feb. 4
Bell Ringer: Draw abiotic and biotic Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Science fair graphs and data table DUE Oh Deer Game Rachel Carson Debate Finish Baby Dice Island |
Tues. Feb. 5 / Wed. Feb. 6
Bell Ringer: Graph deer numbers Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Website development for science fair |
Fri. Feb. 8
Bell Ringer: Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Website development for science fair |
Mon. Jan. 28
Bell Ringer: Study Test Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Chapter 15 vocab HUMAN BODY TEST Science Fair Graph, Conclusion, Abstract |
Tues. Jan. 29/ Thurs. Jan. 31
Bell Ringer: Carrying Capacity of Earth Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Baby Dice Island |
Fri. Feb. 1
Bell Ringer: Draw abiotic and biotic Objective: Analyze and interpret data and changes to ecosystems Science fair graphs and data table DUE Oh Deer Game Rachel Carson Debate Finish Baby Dice Island (due Feb. 7/8) |
Tues. Jan. 22
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue HUMAN BODY TEST Jan. 24/25 |
Wed. Jan. 23/Thurs. Jan. 24
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn subsystems of the body Review Human Body Test HUMAN BODY TEST Jan. 24/25 Start Ecology Debate and Population Activity |
Fri. Jan. 25
Bell Ringer: Study Test Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Chapter 15 vocab HUMAN BODY TEST |
Mon. Jan. 14
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue |
Tues. Jan. 15/Wed. Jan. 16
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue |
Thurs. Jan. 17
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue HUMAN BODY TEST Jan. 24/25 |
Mon. Jan. 7/Tues. Jan. 8
Bell Ringer:Concussion Blog Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue Science Fair Results are due TODAY! |
Wed. Jan. 9 /Thurs. Jan. 10
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue |
Fri. Jan. 11
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue |
Dec. 22-Jan. 2
Enjoy The Holiday Break! |
Thurs. Jan. 3 / Fri. Jan. 4
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue Science Fair Results are due Jan. 7/8 |
Mon.Dec 17/ Tues. Dec.18
Bell Ringer: Holiday Traditions Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations start Outline 9.1 DUE on Empower |
Wed. Dec. 19/ Thurs. Dec.20
Bell Ringer: System question Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Human Body Presentations continue |
Fri. Dec. 21
Enjoy Select Day |
Mon. Dec. 10
Bell Ringer: Human Body Favorites Objective: Explain how animals successfully reproduce Dissect starfish |
Tues. Dec.11/Wed.Dec. 12
Bell Ringer: Select Human Body systems Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Work on human body projects |
Thurs.Dec.13/ Fri. Dec. 14
Bell Ringer: Describe self Objective: Learn a subsystem of the human body Work on human body projects Presentations start Dec. 17 |
Mon. Dec. 3/Tues. Dec. 4
Bell Ringer: study for test Objective: Explain natural selection using a mathematical representation Start chapter 8 vocab Chapter 8.1 outline Chapter 7 Test Dec 3/4 |
Wed. Dec. 5/Thurs.Dec. 6
Bell Ringer: Maturity Objective: Explain how animals successfully reproduce Science Fair Procedures due Chapter 8.3 outline Animal behavior video notes |
Fri.Dec. 7
Bell Ringer: Human Body Favorites Objective: Explain how animals successfully reproduce Dissect starfish |
Mon. Nov. 26
Bell Ringer: Enviropig Blog on Google Classroom Objective: Explain natural selection using a mathematical representation Finish Penny Activity and Heredity Notes Start Mouse Gizmo |
Tues. Nov. 27/Wed.Nov.28
Bell Ringer: Genetic Choices on Google Classroom Objective: Explain natural selection using a mathematical representation Finish Mouse Gizmo Start DNA Dimples |
Thurs.Nov.29/Fri.Nov.30
Bell Ringer: DNA Mendel's Peas Objective: Explain natural selection using a mathematical representation Chapter 7 Vocab due DNA Dimples due on Empower Chapter 7 Test Dec 3/4 |
Mon. Nov. 19/Tues.Nov.20
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 6 test Objective: Develop model of genes and mutations. Chapter 6 Test Start chapter 7 vocab Start Penny Activity |
Wed.Nov.21
Bell Ringer: Enviropig Blog on Google Classroom Objective: Explain natural selection using a mathematical representation Finish Penny Activity and Heredity Notes Start Mouse Gizmo |
Thurs. Nov.22/Fri. Nov. 23
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break |
Mon. Nov.12
Bell Ringer: List 3 Mutagens Objective: Develop model of genes and mutations. Meiosis/ Mitosis |
Tues. Nov.13-Fri. Nov.16
Bell Ringer: Skin Repair Objective: Develop model of genes and mutations. Cancer Activity Review chapter 6 Test Vocab due chapter 6 |
Wed. Nov. 14
Junior Achievement Day |
Mon. Nov. 5
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 5 test Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis. Develop model of genes and mutations. Chapter 5 Test Chapter 6 vocab |
Tues. Nov. 6/Wed. Nov. 7
Bell Ringer: DNA sequence Objective: Develop model of genes and mutations. Strawberry DNA lab DNA activity |
Thurs.Nov.8
Bell Ringer: List 3 Mutagens Objective: Develop model of genes and mutations. Meiosis/ Mitosis Flip book |
Mon. Oct. 29/Tues. Oct. 30
Bell Ringer: Watch Marfan Video Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis Start Dr. Letter Chapter 5 vocab due |
Wed. Oct. 31/Thurs.Nov.1Bell Ringer: Zombie Apocalypse Blog
Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis. Develop model of genes and mutations. Review chapter 5 test Dr. Letter |
Fri. Nov. 2
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 5 test Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis. Develop model of genes and mutations. Chapter 5 Test chapter 6 vocab DNA activity |
Mon. Oct. 22
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 4 test Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Chapter 4 Test Vocab chapter 5 Science Fair Hypothesis, Variables, Data Table |
Tues. Oct. 23/Wed. Oct.24Bell Ringer: Photosynthesis Rap
Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis Cells in Action Lab photosynthesis models |
Thurs. Oct. 25/Fri. Oct. 26
Bell Ringer: Osmosis transport active or passive Objective: Energy flow and chemical reactions in photosynthesis Photosynthesis Due Science Fair Hypothesis, Variables, Data Table DUE |
Mon. Oct. 15/Tues. Oct. 16
Bell Ringer: download cell explorer Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Egg lab Day 3 Cells in Action Lab Review chapter 4 test Chapter 4 Vocab DUE |
Wed. Oct. 17/Thurs.Oct. 18
Bell Ringer: How microscopes help us Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Egg lab Day 4 DUE on Empower |
Fri. Oct. 19
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 4 test Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Chapter 4 Test Chapter 5 vocab Science Fair Hypothesis, Variables, Data Table |
Monday, Oct. 8
NO SCHOOL |
Tues. Oct. 9/ Wed. Oct. 10
Bell Ringer: Cell Size Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Start egg lab Science Fair Summaries due |
Thurs. Oct. 11/ Fri. Oct. 12
Bell Ringer: Cell Levels Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Microscope parts and pond water Egg lab Day 2 Cell models DUE |
Mon. Oct. 1
Bell Ringer: Dicot Plants Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. I can explain what influences growth. Review chapter 2 test Chapter 2 vocab due Daubenmire Frame data collection outside |
Tues. Oct. 2/Wed. Oct. 3
Bell Ringer: Study for chapter 2 test Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. I can explain what influences growth. Chapter 2 Test Chapter 4 vocab Start microscope |
Thurs. Oct. 4/ Fri. Oct. 5
Bell Ringer: Cell Theory Videos Objective: I can develop and use a model to describe how cells function. Cell models Microscopes Science Fair Summaries due Oct 9/10 |
Mon.Sept.24/Tues.Sept.25
Bell Ringer: Classifying Platypus Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. I can explain what influences growth. Science Fair topic and 5 sources Due Biological Drawing Part 3 Organizing Organisms Classifying Trees |
Wed. Sept. 26/ Thurs. Sept. 27
Bell Ringer: Mnemonic Study Aid Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. I can explain what influences growth. Biological Drawing Part 4 Daubenmire Frame |
Fri. Sept. 28
Bell Ringer: Dicot Plants Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. I can explain what influences growth. Review chapter 2 test Chapter 2 vocab due Daubenmire Frame data collection outside |
Mon. Sept. 17
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Chapter 1 Test Engineering Chapter 2 Vocab Start Science Fair |
Tues.Sept.18/Wed.Sept.19
Bell Ringer: Invasive Species Objective: I can explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. Biological Drawing |
Thurs.Sept.20Fri.Sept.21
Bell Ringer: Emerald Ash Borer Objective: Explain how animals and plants successfully reproduce. Water Quality due Biological Drawing Part 2 Organizing Organisms |
Mon.Sept 10/Tues.Sept.11
Bell Ringer: Environmental Concerns Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. chapter 1 Vocab due Variables Microscope Activity |
Wed.Sept12/Thurs.Sept13
Bell Ringer: Variable Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Review chapter 1 test on engineering Water Quality with Benthic Invertebartes |
Fri. Sept. 14
Bell Ringer: Study for test Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Chapter 1 Test Engineering Chapter 2 Vocab Start Science Fair |
Monday, Sept. 3
No School Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend! |
Tues. Sept. 4/Wed.Sept. 5
Bell Ringer: Five characteristics of Living Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Graphing |
Thurs.Sept.6/Fri.Sept.7
Bell Ringer: Graphing Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. pH activity Nature Slides |
Mon.Aug. 27/Tues. Aug.28
Bell Ringer: Scientific Method Steps Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Banana Bread Experiment Chapter 1 vocab Lab Safety Notes, Quiz and Contract |
Wed.Aug.29/Thurs.Aug.30
Bell Ringer: Edison Research Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Measurement |
Friday, August 31
No School Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend! |
Thurs. Aug. 23/Fri. Aug. 24
Bell Ringer: Science Questions Objective: Define design problem, evaluate solutions, develop a model and analyze data. Welcome back to school Designing scientific research Banana Bread Keyword |