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Feb 28 and March 1
Opener #20 - 1. Brown eyes are dominant. 2. While blue eyes are recessive.
a. Which sentence is correct (independent clause).
b. Combine both sentences into one.
c. Circle the subordinating conjunction.
Classwork-
1. Genetics Benchmark
Homework- none
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March 1-Friday
Opener #21 - Openers due today. Openers are worth 2 points each a total of 42 points.
Classwork-
1. Review Genetics Benchmark.
2. Prepare Unit 5 packets - Due Thursday
-Make Unit 5 Coversheet
Homework-None
unit_5_coversheet.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
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March 4 Monday
Opener #1 - What does Evolution mean to you?
Classwork -
1. Mendel and Inheritance of Traits Notes - this is assignment #12 for the Unit 5 Binder
Homework - Bring Hardback Science Book
mendel_and_inheritance_of_traits_notes_-blank_w_pics.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |
mendel_and_inheritance_of_traits_notes.ppt | |
File Size: | 3246 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
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March 5 and March 6
Opener #2 - Write the business letter template. Number this paper assignment #1 for the Unit 6 Binder.
dr_letter_for_karyotyping.docx | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Classwork-
1. Karyotyping - if absent, write the Dr. Letter for Karyotyping, this is assignment #1. Your patient will have Crit du chat genetic disease. Download the Chromosomal Disease Guide and read the information about Crit du Chat. Take out another sheet of paper. Write a letter to the parents of the child whose chromosomes your were analyzing using the Dr. Letter Template as a pattern to write a professional business letter. Describe the disease following the information on the template. Make sure to describe the disease symptons (characteristics) in the letter.
Homework - none
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March 7 and 8 2013 - Thursday and Friday
Opener #4 -
Take out a sheet of paper - 4 Corners Vocabulary - vocabulary word or phrase principle of superposition
Classwork -
1. Due Unit 5 binder
2. Complete Karyotyping - Due Friday
Homework - None
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March 11, 2013-
Opener #5 - Take out the 4 Corner Vocabulary Sheet. On the back, the word for today is FOSSIL.
Classwork -
1. Begin SG B p122 - 124 Looking at Fossils
2. Review Fossil Record Powerpoint
Homework-
Quiz Wednesday/Thursday on Fossil Notes
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March 12 - Tuesday
Opener #6 -
1. The traces or remains of an organism that lived long ago is a/an _______________.
2. Why are so many frozen fossils preserved from the last ice age? _______________.
Classwork -
1. Earth Files - the Fossil Record - if absent download the article and print the question sheet. Read the article and answer the questions. This is assignment #2 in the Unit 6 Binder, write a number 2 at the top of the question sheet.
Homework - Quiz on fossils - Wednesday/Thursday
2_fossil_reading_record.pdf | |
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March 13 and 14 - Wed and Thurs
Opener # 7 - Read p270 in the hardback science book about Plate Tectonics. Take out a sheet of paper for the 4 Corner Vocabuary. The vocabulary word for today is Plate Tectonics.
Classwork -
1. Complete Earth Files - The Fossil Record
2. Complete Study Guide B p122-124 Looking at Fossils
3. Fossil Starter Quiz - 5pts - if absent come in at lunch to take the quiz.
4. Dating the Fossil Record - print the worksheets. Cut out the samples. Organize them from the oldest to the most recent. This is assignment #4 for the Unit 6 binder.
5.Bill Nye: Fossils - if absent write 15 facts about fossils either using the internet or your study guide b p 122-124.
2_dating_the_fossil_record.pdf | |
File Size: | 568 kb |
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March 15 -
Opener #8 - 4 Corner Vocabulary work Fossil Record, found on page 300 hardback science book.
Classwork -
1. Evolution Notes - this is assignment #5 in the Unit 6 Binder.
2. Begin Bill Nye: Fossils
HW: None
evolution_notes.ppt | |
File Size: | 5208 kb |
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evolution_notes_-_blank.doc | |
File Size: | 1134 kb |
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March 18 Monday
Opener #9 - Go to Study Guide B p138, answer How do adaptations help organisms?
Classwork-
1. Continue Evolution Notes, assignment #5
2. Complete Study Guide B p.138-141, go to p.301 in the hardback science book.
3. Begin Bill Nye: Fossils - this is assignment #6 in the Unit 6 Binder
Homework -
NONE
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March 19 - Tuesday
Opener # 10 - 4 Corners Vocabulary Word Species - follow the procedure for folding your paper and labeling each section of the folded paper.
Classwork -
1. Continue Evolution Notes
2. Continue Bill Nye: Fossils
3. Progress Reports - please sign by parent or guardian and return Friday March 22, 20 points.
HW:
Study for 4-Corners Vocabulary Quiz Friday
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MARCH 20 AND 21
OPENER #11 - use the 4-corner word format to define, illustrate and make a sentence using Adaptation.
Classwork -
1. Theories of Evolution: Mutation - this is assignment #7
2. Complete the video Bill Nye:Fossils, this is assignment #6
3. Continue Evolution Notes, this is assignment #5
4. Begin Build-A-Beast, this is assignment #8
Homework - Study for 4-Corner Vocabulary Quiz
theories_of_evolution.pdf | |
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build20a20beast20write20up1.doc | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
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build-a-beast_adaptation_acitivity.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |
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MARCH 22, 2013 - FRIDAY
OPENER #12
QUIZ ON 4-CORNER VOCABULARY
Classwork -
1. Due signed progress reports - worth 22 points
2. Complete - Evolution Notes - assignment #5
3. Continue Build-A-Beast - assignment #8
Homework - None
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April 2
Opener #13 - Write the information below about cladograms.
- All living things are related by common ancestry.
- Branching diagrams, called cladograms, are used to illustrate evolutionary relationships.
- Cladograms are based on shared, inherited features.
- Cladograms refine our ability to understand and interpret evolutionary history.
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- Classwork-
- 1. Darwin vs Lamarck Powerpoint #9 - download the powerpoint and the worksheet. View the powerpoint as you complete the worksheet.
- 2. Darwin vs Lamarck Theory of Evolution #10
- 3. Begin Darwin's Natural Selection WS #11
- Homework - None
Click here t edit.
darwin_vs_larmarck_theory_of_evolution_ws.docx | |
File Size: | 93 kb |
File Type: | docx |
charles_darwin_vs_lamarck_theory_of_evolution_power_point.pptx | |
File Size: | 542 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
lamarck_vs_darwin_notes_venn_diagram.docx | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | docx |
naturalselectionworksheet.pdf | |
File Size: | 147 kb |
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April 3 and 4
Opener #14 - Overview of website for Webquest: What did T. Rex taste like?
Classroom -
1. Webquest: What did T. Rex taste like? - if absent, print the worksheet. Go to google.com, type the worksheet name. Click search. The website at the top of the worksheet should come up. Click on student and follow the search. This is due Friday.
2. Complete Darwin's Natural Selection WS- assignment #11 in Unit 6 Binder.
Homework - Quiz on cladograms, following review.
trex_classification_webquest.doc | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
File Type: | doc |
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April 5- Rallly Schedule
Opener #15 - Branching Diagram = Cladogram - shows relationship between species. Each branch represents speciation or a new species.
Classwork -
1. Cladogram Practice
2. Due - Webquest: What Did T. Rex Taste Like? and Darwin's Natural Selection assignment #11
3. Cladogram Quiz
Homework - None
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April 8 and 9
Opener #16- Begin writing questions for video Voyage to Galapogos.
Opener #17- Complete writing questions for video Voyage to Galapogos.
Classwork -
1. Study Guide B p142 - 145 - How Does Evolution Happen?
2. Video - Voyage to the Galapagos - if absent, download the Transcript Voyage to the Galapagos and Voyage to the Galapogos worksheet. Read the transcript the answer the questions on the worksheet. This is assignment #12 in the Unit 6 Binder.
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April 10 and 11
Opener #18 - 4 - Corner Vocabulary - Cladogram
Classwork -
1. Process of Natural Selection - Cornell Notes #13 - take out a sheet of paper. Write the word on the left hand column. Write the definition and examples on the right side of the paper.
3. Natural Selection - assignment #14 for the Unit 6 Binder. Complete both sides of the paper.
4. Stamp and Correct Study Guide B p 142 - 145
5. Color and answer Homologous Structures #3 assignment in the Unit 6 Binder, on back of assignment #2
process_of_natural_selection_cornell_notes.ppt | |
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hs_5_natural_selection_studywgraph_use_page_1_and_2.doc | |
File Size: | 3485 kb |
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transcript_for_voyage_to_the_galapogos.docx | |
File Size: | 44 kb |
File Type: | docx |
voyage_to_the_galapagos_24_movie_questions.pdf | |
File Size: | 46 kb |
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homologous_structures_activity.doc | |
File Size: | 248 kb |
File Type: | doc |
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April 12-
Opener # 19 - Cladogram Practice
Classwork -
1. ALS Quiz
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April 15 and 16
Opener #20 - Notes Assignment #15
Opener #21 - Why are large populations able to better survive environmental changes?
Classwork -
1. Complete Benchmark Study Guide Evolution - assignment #16
2. Evolution Jeopardy - practice your evolution review
Homework= Review Benchmark Study Guide
evolution_study_guide.doc | |
File Size: | 117 kb |
File Type: | doc |
evolution_jeopardy.ppt | |
File Size: | 581 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
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APRIL 17 AND 18-
Opener #22 - View cladogram example #2.
Classwork -
1. Complete and correct Study Guide B p.146-148
2. Evolution Review with White Boards
3. Evolution Benchmark - any that receive a score of 69% or lower will retake the exam in class on Friday.
Homework - None
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April 19 Friday -
Opener #23 - Review standards missed the most on the Evolution Benchmark. Last Opener in This Unit.
Classwork -
1. Retake Evolution Benchmark in class for students receiving a score of 69% or lower, and any student that wants to improve their grade. Students will receive an average of their retake and initial score.
2. Study Guide B p.112 - 114 -
HW. Complete Study Guide B. p.112 - 114
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April 22 Monday
Opener #1 - Take out a new sheet of paper. What do you know about Earth?
Classwork -
1. Relative Dating Notes #1- this is assignment #1 for Unit 7 Binder. Students write and draw the notes. Download the Relative Dating Pictures - view images of rock formations.
2. Due Openers from the Evolution Unit. - worth 2 points per opener. Total 46 points.
Homework -
Begin organizing Unit 6 Binder. Worksheet examples are on the classroom wall. Due Friday.
relative_dating_notes_written.pdf | |
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relative_dating_pictures.pptx | |
File Size: | 2588 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
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April 23, 24 and 25 -
Opener #2 - Relative Dating Opener
relative_dating_image_opener_2.docx | |
File Size: | 130 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Classwork -
1. Relative Dating (Relative Age of Rocks) Notes - Assignment #2 - if absent download the powerpoint. Print the worksheet.
2. Relative Ages of Rocks Activity - Assignment #3 in the Unit 7 Binder. Use your notes from today and Monday. Write which layer is oldest to youngest.
Homework - Complete Relative Ages of Rocks Activity
relative_dating_fill-in_notes.doc | |
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relative_dating_notes.ppt | |
File Size: | 1247 kb |
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relative_ages_of_rocks_activity.doc | |
File Size: | 6175 kb |
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relative_age_of_rocks_activity_-_4578_only.ppt | |
File Size: | 1960 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
Homework -
Quiz on Relative Dating Friday
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April 26 Friday
Opener - #3 - Write - Take out a sheet of paper. Title the paper "Relative Dating Flow Chart", assignment #4.
Classwork -
1. Relative Dating Flow Chart #4 - use assignment #2 notes to complete the flow chart.
2. Quiz - Relative Dating - 5 points
HW - Study assignment #4 for quiz Wednesday on principals of relative dating and laws.
relative_dating_flow_chart.docx | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
File Type: | docx |
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April 29 Monday
Opener #4 - How was Hawaii formed?
Classwork -
1. Begin Rocks and The Rock Cycle Notest - assignment #5
2. Prepare coversheet for Unit 6 Binder
Homework - Quiz Friday Rock Cycle and Principles of Relative Dating
unit_6_evolution_2012-2013.docx | |
File Size: | 13 kb |
File Type: | docx |
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April 30, 2013
Opener #5 -
What is a meteorite?
Guess how many tons fall to Earth each year? 100,000 tons
Classwork -
1. Continue Rocks and Rock Cycle Notes - #5 assignment
2. Unit 6 Binder Due Friday - worth 170 points
3. Prepare template for Build a Beast
Homework - Reminder Quiz Friday and Due Unit 6 Binder
rock_notes_-_fill_in.doc | |
File Size: | 3542 kb |
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rock_notes_7th.ppt | |
File Size: | 4956 kb |
File Type: | ppt |