7TH GRADE SCIENCE
Mrs. Schell
Room 12
CLASSWORK / HOMEWORK
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Classwork:
- Finish Battle of the Beaks Activity.
- Watch “Why Are There So Many Different Breeds of Dogs?”
- Read “Selective Breeding” and answer comprehension questions.
Homework:
- Unit Test will be Monday, February 18 (A day) / Tuesday, February 18 (B day)
- Complete part 2 questions from Battle of the Beaks – 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th periods only.
- Honors: Complete bar graph from Battle of the Beaks.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 / MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Classwork:
- Watch Darwin’s Discoveries
- Peppered Moth Activity
- Adaptation and Variation Notes / Grasshopper diagram
- Battle of the Beaks – Part 1
Homework:
- Study genetics notes. Unit test will be week of February 18.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1/MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Classwork:
Homework: No homework
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30/THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
Classwork:
- Phenotype and genotype review
- Bikini Bottom Genetics worksheet corrections
- Punnett Square Task Card Activity (Major Assessment)
Homework:
- Complete Spongebob Genetics Quiz. Due Friday, February 1 (B day) / Monday, February 4 (A day).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25/MONDAY, JANUARY 28
Classwork:
- Quiz on heredity
- Punnett Square practice
Homework:
- Complete Bikini Bottom Genetics worksheet (1st, 4th, 5h, and 6th only).
- Project due on Tuesday, January 29 / Wednesday, January 30.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23/THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Classwork:
- Review Mendel’s Experiments
- Watch video on Punnett Squares
- Use Punnett Squares to explain Mendel’s results
- Read and highlight article on probability and heredity
- Practice Punnett Squares
Homework:
- Complete probability and heredity worksheet (1st, 4th, 5th, and 6th only).
- Complete Bikini Bottom Genetics (2nd and 8th only)
- Study notes on SNB 57 and SNB 59. Quiz is Friday, January 25/Monday, January 28
- Project due Tuesday, January 29 (A day) / Wednesday, January 30 (B day)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 / TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
Classwork:
- Notes on Heredity
- Heredity worksheets
Homework:
- Genetics Career Project due Tuesday, January 29 (A day) / Wednesday, January 30 (B day)
MONDAY, JANUARY 14 / TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
Classwork:
- Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Quiz
- Genetics with a Smile Activity
Homework:
- Draw smiley face on SNB 54 (period 4 only for A day)
- Complete venn diagram on SNB 52. List 3 differences and 3 similarities for asexual and sexual reproduction.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 / FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
Classwork:
- Finish explore stations.
- Notes on asexual and sexual reproduction.
Homework:
- Study for quiz on asexual and sexual reproduction. Quiz is Monday / Tuesday.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 / WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
Classwork:
- Watch video on the blue skinned people of Kentucky
- Explore Stations – Asexual Reproduction and Sexual Reproduction
Homework:
- Find a career in genetics that interests you. Career project going home on Thursday, January 10 / Friday, January 11.
WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2018
Monday (A day) – Substitute
Homework:
- Study for district created Unit 3 Test on levels of organization and body systems.
Tuesday (B day)
Classwork:
- Excretory System diagram, video, and notes
- Body Systems Review activity
Homework:
- Study district created Unit 3 test on levels of organization and body systems.
Wednesday (A day) / Thursday (B day)
Classwork:
- District Created Unit 3 Test – Levels of Organization and Body Systems
- Work on study guide.
Homework:
- Study for exam.
Friday (A day)
FROG DISSECTION DAY
WEEK OF DECEMBER 1, 2018
Monday (B day)
Classwork:
- Make robotic hands.
No homework.
Tuesday (A day) / Wednesday (B day)
Classwork:
- Finish robotic hands.
- Digestive System video, diagram, and notes
Homework:
- Complete robotic hand worksheet.
Thursday (A day)
Classwork:
- Excretory System diagram, video, and notes
- Body Systems review activity
Homework:
- Study for district created Unit 3 test on levels of organization and body systems. Test is Wednesday, December 12.
Friday (B day) – Substitute
Homework:
- Study for district created Unit 3 test on levels of organization and body systems on Thursday, December 13.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26, 2018
Monday (A day) / Tuesday (B day)
Study for major assessment on body systems. Test will be on Wednesday, November 28 (A day) and Thursday, November 29 (B day)
Thursday / Friday
No homework.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Monday – WWII Museum STEM Field Trip (Honors)
Homework: Get permission form signed for study session which will be held on Wednesday, November 14 from 2:30 to 3:30.
Tuesday (A day) / Wednesday (B day)
Classwork:
- Color heart diagram
- Blood flow through the heart and body on page 42
- Circulatory notes
Homework:
- Major test on body systems will by Wednesday, November 28.
- Study for circulatory system quiz. Quiz is Thursday, November 15.
Honors:
- Data table, graph, and conclusion due on Thursday. If your experiment is not completed, please email me your results over the break so I can make sure your information is correct. The data table/graph and conclusion will count as bonus grades for the students that turned them in. If the data table/graph and conclusion are not turned, the grades will not be affected.
Thursday (A day) / Friday (B day)
Classwork:
- Circulatory Quiz
- Respiratory System diagram and notes
Homework:
- Study for major assessment on body systems. Test will be on Wednesday, November 28 (A day) and Thursday, November 29 (B day).
- Review session will be held after school on Tuesday, November 27.
Honors:
- Science Fair Project due Monday, November 26, 2018. Projects must be turned in to the library before 1st period.
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Monday (B day) / Wednesday (A day)
Classwork:
- Nervous system notes completed
- Body systems quiz review
- Quiz on levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, and nervous system
Homework:
- Major assessment will be on Thursday, November 15 (A day) / Friday, November 16 (B day). Test will cover levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system, and respiratory system.
- Study guide going home this Wednesday / Thursday.
Honors:
DUE DATE CHANGED. Data, graphs, and conclusion are now due Thursday, November 15 (A day) / Friday, November 16 (B day).
Thursday (B day) / Friday (A day)
Classwork:
- Body Systems Quiz corrections
- Circulatory system and respiratory system video
- Circulatory System notes
Homework:
- Work on study guide. Major assessment on Thursday, November 15 (A day) / Friday, November 16 (B day).
Honors:
DUE DATE CHANGED. Data, graphs, and conclusion are now due Thursday, November 15 (A day) / Friday, November 16 (B day).
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29, 2018
Monday (B day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, and skeletal system. Quiz is Wednesday.
Tuesday (A day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, and skeletal system. Quiz is Friday.
Wednesday (B day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, and nervous system. Quiz has been moved to Monday, November 5.
Friday (A day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, and nervous system. Quiz has been moved to Wednesday, November 7.
HONORS:
Monday (B day) – 1. Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, and skeletal system. Quiz is Wednesday. 2. Materials and procedure due Monday, November 5.
Tuesday (A day) – 1. Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, and skeletal system. Quiz is Friday. 2. Materials and procedure due Friday, November 2.
Wednesday (B day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, and nervous system. Quiz has been moved to Monday, November 5.
Friday (A day) – Study notes on levels of organization, muscular system, skeletal system, and nervous system. Quiz has been moved to Wednesday, November 7.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2018
Monday (A day) – Draw a diagram of the five levels of organization in a human on SNB page 32.
Tuesday (B day) – Draw a diagram of the five levels of organization in a human on SNB page 32.
Wednesday (A day) – No homework. Substitute today.
Thursday (B day) – Study notes on levels of organization and muscular system.
Friday (A day) – Study notes on levels of organization and muscular system.
HONORS:
Monday (A day) – 1. Draw a diagram of the five levels of organization in a human on SNB page 32. 2. Review of Literature and Experimental Design Diagram due on Friday.
Tuesday (B day) – 1. Draw a diagram of the five levels of organization in a human on SNB page 32. 2. Review of Literature and Experimental Design Diagram due on Monday.
Wednesday (A day) – Review of Literature and Experimental Design Diagram due on Friday.
Thursday (B day) – 1. Study notes on levels of organization and muscular system. 2. Review of Literature and Experimental Design Diagram due on Monday.
Friday (A day) – 1. Study notes on levels of organization and muscular system. 2. Materials and Procedure due Friday, November 2.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2018
Monday (B day) – Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Wednesday.
Tuesday (A day) – Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Thursday.
Wednesday (B day) – No homework
Thursday (A day) – Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration quiz is on Monday. Study notes on SNB pages 18-27 and 30-31.
Friday (B day) – Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration quiz is on Tuesday. Study notes on SNB pages 18-27 and 30-31.
HONORS:
SCIENCE FAIR PACKETS GOING HOME ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 AND WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17.
Monday (B day) – Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Wednesday.
Tuesday (A day) – 1. Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Thursday. 2. Verification form and three typed titles due Thursday, October 18.
Wednesday (B day) – 1. Verification form and three typed titles due Friday, October 19.
Thursday (A day) – 1. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration quiz is on Monday. Study notes on SNB pages 18-27 and 30-31. 2. Literature Review and Bibliography due Wednesday, October 24.
Friday (B day) – 1. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration quiz is on Tuesday. Study notes on SNB pages 18-27 and 30-31. 2. Literature Review and Bibliography due Thursday, October 25.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 9, 2018
Tuesday (B day) – Open notebook test on Thursday.
Wednesday (A day) – Open notebook test on Friday.
Thursday (B day) – Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Wednesday.
Friday (A day) – Read textbook pages on photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Complete all tasks / questions. Due Thursday.
WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2018
Monday (A day) – Study textbook pages and notes. Quiz is on Wednesday.
Tuesday (B day) – Draw a diagram of photosynthesis on SNB 20.
Wednesday (A day) – Draw a diagram of photosynthesis on SNB 20.
Thursday (B day) – Complete worksheet on photosynthesis.
Friday (A day) – Complete worksheet on photosynthesis.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Monday (B day) – Create a list of chemical reactions you observe at your home and in your neighborhood. Complete on SNB 14.
Tuesday (A day) – Read Section 1 – “Forming New Substances” Answer all questions.
Wednesday (B day) – Read Section 1 – “Forming New Substances” Answer all questions.
Thursday (A day) – Read Section 2 – ” Chemical Formulas and Equations” Answer all questions. Due Monday.
Friday (B day) – 1. Read Section 2 – ” Chemical Formulas and Equations” Answer all questions. Due Tuesday. 2. Study textbook pages and notes. Quiz is on Tuesday.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Monday and Tuesday – no homework
Wednesday (A day) – Work on packet and essay.
Thursday (B day) – 1. Work on packet and essay. 2. If you did not finish analysis questions from investigation during class, then finish them for homework.
Friday (A day) – Create a list of chemical reactions you observe at your home and in your neighborhood. Complete on SNB 14.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Monday (B day): 1. Unit Test is scheduled for Friday, September 14. 2. Properties of matter quiz is moved to Wednesday, September 12.
Tuesday (A day): 1. Unit test is Thursday, September 13. 2. Study guide due on test day.
unit 1 study guide – structure and properties of matter
Wednesday (B day): 1. Unit test is Friday, September 14. 2. Study guide due on test day.
unit 1 study guide – structure and properties of matter
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Thursday (B day): 1. Study notes on properties of matter. Quiz is Monday, September 10.
Friday (A day): 1. Unit Test is scheduled for Thursday, September 13. 2. Properties of matter quiz is moved to Tuesday, September 11.
WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2018
Monday (A day): 1. Quiz on creating line graphs from data tables is Wednesday. 2. Create line graph from ice lab data.
Tuesday (B day): 1. Quiz on creating line graphs from data tables is Thursday. 2. Create line graph from ice lab data.
Wednesday (A day): 1. Complete analysis questions from density investigation.
Thursday (B day): 1. Complete analysis questions from density investigation.
Friday (A day): 1. Study notes on properties of matter. Quiz is Friday, September 7.
WEEK OF AUGUST 20, 2018
Monday: Complete Write It on page 0 of notebook.
Tuesday/Wednesday: 1. Study for quiz on solids, liquids, and gases. Quiz is Thursday/Friday. 2. Complete analysis questions from making ice investigation.
Thursday/Friday: 1. Complete line graph on SNB 6. Data table is on SNB 7.
WEEK OF AUGUST 13, 2018
Friday: Complete Write It on page 0 of notebook.
