Sept 4 Opener #1 - You can only use the __?__ adjustment on the high power objective.
Due Scientific Method Notes summary.
Begin Cell Notes - if absent, download the worksheet Cell Notes. Download the powerpoint and write the information from the powerpoint onto the Cell Notes worksheet. This is assignment #3 for the Unit 2 binder. Write a number 3 on the top of the worksheet.
Complete Microscope Lab
Homework - None
Sept 5 and 6
Openers #2 -List what you know about cells.
Classwork - Complete Cell Notes - Print out the cell notes worksheet. Download the cell notes slides and complete your cell notes worksheet. This is assignment #2 and will go into the Unit 2 Binder.
Draw Basic Plant and Animal Cells - Take out a blank sheet of paper. Download the Basic Plant and Animal Cells. These simple diagrams will help you during the cell lab. This is assignment #4.
Begin Cell Lab - Print out the lab paper. Use the cell notes worksheet to help you answer questions 7, 8, 9, 11,12, 13, 16,17,18, the chart comparing onion cell, elodea cell and mouth cell, and the four conclusion questions. You have next M/W lunch lab to complete the lab.
Sept 7- Opener #3- Trees have a rigid shape or structure. In a cell from a tree, what would cause it to be rigid or stiff?
Classwork- Cells the Units of Life #6 - Part A - The sentences are in code. Letter Z is actually letter A, letter O is actually letter L. Change the letters to the correct ones, to find the sentences. Part B - use your cell notes to find the answers.
Progress Report - sign by parent/guardian. Due September 14, next Friday for 10 pts.
Sept 10 and 11- Opener #4 Sept 10- (Use your Cell Notes to find the answer) What is the function (job) of the ribosomes?
Opener #5 Sept 11 - 1. Which organelle contains your DNA? 2. Which organelle contains your genetic information? 3. Which cells contain a nucleus - prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells? 4. Describe the differences between plant and animal cells?
Classwork- Begin Inside a Cell - if absent use your hardback science book pg. 120 - 126 to list the different organelles and their functions (job). This is assignment #8 in the Unit 2 binder.
Quiz - W/Th and Fri, on differences between organelles found in the animal and plant cell.
Extra Credit - Use your hardback science book or Interactive Reader Study Guide to complete answers to #18 and #20 on the Cell Lab
Sept 12 and 13 - Opener #6 - A characteristic of living things is that they: a. can breathe b. can move c. contain cells d. are plants or animals
Classwork: 1. Complete Inside a Cell video assignment #8, if absent use your hardback science book pg. 120 - 126 to list the different organelles and their functions (job). This is assignment #8 in the Unit 2 binder.
2. Animal and plant cell worksheet #9 - label the organelles on the worksheet. Come in at lunch on M/Th to check the wall and make sure that your answers are correct.
3. Interactive Reader and Study Guide pg.63 - 68 - read and answer the questions on pg 63 - 68. Any students that did not complete the assignment in class will finish it at home. This is due Monday, Sept 17.
4. Quiz Starter 3.1 - this quiz will cover the differences between plant and animal cell and that the nucleus is an organelle that carries the genetic information. If absent, come in M/W at lunch to either take the quiz or retake the quiz due to a poor score.
Homework - Quiz Friday covering similar material as todays quiz.
Sept 14 - Opener #14- DNA contains your genetic information. DNA is found on chromosomes, which are located inside this organelle __________________.
Classwork- 1. Complete Can You Identify these Cell Structures? assignment #7 for Unit 2 Binder.
2. Cell Quiz #1 - review your notes the nucleus and the difference between plant and animal cells.
Homework - Complete Interactive Reader Study Guide p63-68
Sept 17 - Opener #8 - Write what you know about photosynthesis.
Classwork - 1. Quick Notes on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration assignment #11
2. Due Interactive Reader Study Guide (IRSG) p63-68
Homework - Quiz Friday on photosynthesis, cellular respiration and cell division (mitosis). Review the quick notes on photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Sept 18 - Opener #9 - (Use your quick notes to answer the question) Animals do not need chloroplast because ____________.
Cell Energy: Photosynthesis & Respiration Notes - print out the notes. Download Cell Energy: Photosynthesis and Respiration Notes powerpoint and fill the notes in while viewing the powerpoint.
Begin What is photosynthesis? - video - write 10 facts while viewing the video. If absent, take a sheet of paper, title it What is photosynthesis? ABSENT ASSIGNMENT. Use your IRSG or hardback science book to find 10 facts on photosynthesis.
Homework- Quiz on friday - review Cell Energy: Photosynthesis and Respiration Notes and Quick Notes on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration.
Sept 19 and 20 - Opener #10 - Answer the following questions without looking at your notes. If you do not do well, you need to begin studying your notes for Friday's quiz. 1. Sunlight is necessary fuel for photosynthesis and takes place in the ________ of the ________ cell.
a. mitochondria, animal b. chloroplast, plant c. chloroplast, animal
2. Cellular Respiration takes place in the mitochondria of the ________.
a. plant cell b. animal cell c. plant and animal cell
3. The green surface of chloroplasts helps the cell perform photosynthesis by taking energy from? a. soil b. sunlight c. nutrients
4. When food (sugar) and oxygen reaches the mitochondria, what process takes place?
a. cellular respiration b. photosynthesis c. cell division
5. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration complement each other. The ________ needed for one process are made by the other process.
a. cells b. organelles c. materials
6. The amount of mitochondria in a cell is an indicator of how much ________ is used by the cell.
a. water b. energy c. DNA
7. When chloroplasts undergo photosynthesis, they make _____ and _____.
a. carbon dioxide and water b. cytoplasm and DNA c. oxygen and glucose
Classwork - 1. Cell Cycle Note assignment #12
2. Cell Cycle Lab #15
3. IRSG p77-81
Homework: Complete IRSG pg77-81. Quiz on Friday - study Cell Cycle Notes, Notes on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Sept 24 and 25 Monday and Tuesday Opener #12 - Review Cell Quiz Bio #1 and #2
Opener #13 - Review for Cell Benchmark
Classwork - 1. ***Cell Biology Study Guide *** - this is your study guide for the 100 pt benchmark on W/Th. Your child was given the Cell Biology Study Guide on Monday.
Homework - Cell Biology Benchmark W/Th - review and study the Becll Biology Study Guide and your notes.
Sept 26 and 27- Opener #14 - draw and label interphase, metaphase, cytokinesis and 2 daughter cells
Classwork - 1. Photosynthesis video - this is assignment #2 (replaces Clearvue video #2) - if absent use your hardback science book and write 10 facts about photosynthesis.
2. Cell Benchmark - if absent, students will take their benchmark on Monday.
3. Interactive Reader Study Guide - pg 280-284 Due Friday
Homework - Complete Interactive Reader Study Guide - pg 280-284- Due Friday
Sept 28 Friday- No Opener Today
Classwork - 1. Openers Due - 14 openers, 2pts each = 28 pts
2. Correct Interactive Reader Study Guide p280-284