JA 7B Science Schedule for Feb 2nd - 6th

PROJECT/PRESENTATION: To design and build a three-dimensional model project: Students should choose a model that they will be working on. They have to write a brief plan detailing how they will proceed with this project. They should include a list of the materials that they will use and submit the plan to me for approval anytime this week. This assignment is worth 200 points and the due date will be announced this week.

Monday: Students’ will work on ch-2, section-1, Measurement – A common language. They will work on an activity; “How many shoes?” Next we’ll learn about the metric system, International system of units (SI), common SI prefixes, measuring length and conversions for length.

Tuesday: Measuring mass, difference between mass and weight, units of mass, density, densities of common substances, units of density, and formula to calculate density.

Wednesday: Measuring time, units of time, measuring temperature, units of temperature, and conversion between units. Do the sec-1 assessment for homework.

Thursday: We will work on the metric conversions for length, mass, and volume in groups followed by various inclass activities.

Friday: Students’ will learn how to measure volume of liquids using graduated cylinders, beakers, etc. volume of rectangular solids, and volume of irregular solids.

SCIENCE HOMEWORK DUE ON JANUARY 5TH

1ST BLOCK, JA 7A: Read sec-4, Earth’s Moon and write down the key terms, definitions, and facts. Next do the section assessment including the at-home activity.

2ND BLOCK, ACADEMY BIOLOGY: Read the sections - 13.3 to 13.6 and do the section assessments. Your section assessments should have both good quality and quantity.

4TH BLOCK, ACADEMY EARTH SCIENCE: Do the worksheet and section reviews for sec-28.1, 28.2, and 28.3 with good quality answers.

HAVE A GREAT BREAK AND ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SEE YOU IN 2009.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Dec 8th - 12th

Monday: Students should turn in their study guide for sec-2, Igneous rocks on Monday. They can work on it for 20minutes during the class. Next we’ll work on sec-3, Sedimentary rocks. We’ll learn about erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, and the types of sedimentary rocks. Students will get a new study guide today.

Tuesday: Students will work on observing the characteristics of various rocks. Next they will work on a discover activity: “How does pressure affect particles of rock”?

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-4, Rocks from reefs and sec-5, Metamorphic rocks. Next they will work on the study guide.

Thursday: Students will watch videos on the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Friday: Discussion on sec-6, The rock cycle. Work on the study guide and finish it for homework.

Biology Schedule for Dec 8th - 12th

Monday: Discussion on sec-11.5, Speciation through isolation. We’ll learn about reproductive isolation, behavioral isolation, geographic isolation, and temporal isolation. Next students will work on the study guide.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-11.6, Patterns in Evolution. We’ll learn about convergent evolution, divergent evolution, coevolution, extinction, punctuated equilibrium, and adaptive radiation. Do the study guide.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-12.1, The fossil record. We’ll learn how fossils can form in several ways, the process of permineralization, and radiometric dating provides an accurate estimate of fossil’s age. Next students will watch a video on fossils.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-12.2, The geologic time scale. We’ll discuss about index fossils, geologic time scale, eras, periods, and epochs. Next we’ll move on to sec-12.3, Origin of life.

Friday: Students will play the interactive vocabulary games on the classzone.com to check their comprehension in vocab.

Earth Science Schedule for Dec 8th - 12th

Monday: Students will work on the chapter review for ch-20, The Ocean Basins. Next they will work on a vocabulary game and concept mapping.

Tuesday: Students will work on the extension activity. They should do research and creat an imaginary walking tour of the ocean basins. Their tour should begin at the edge of a continent and explain exactly what tourists should look for along the continental margin and the ocean floor. They should present it to their peers on a power point.

Wednesday: We’ll discuss sec-21.1, Properties of ocean water. We’ll learn about the composition of ocean water, elements in ocean water, dissolved gases, salinity of ocean water, temperature, density, and color of ocean water. Do the worksheet and section review for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-21.2, Life in the oceans. We’ll learn about the ocean chemistry and marine life, sunlight and marine life, ocean environments, benthic and pelagic zones. Next we’ll discuss sec-21.3, Ocean resources. Do the worksheet and section review for homework.

Friday: Students will watch videos on life in the oceans.

JA 7A Science Schedule for Dec 1st - Dec 5th

Monday: Students should work on sec-3, Using mineral resources; study guide over the break. This assignment is due on Monday, December 1st. We’ll review all the three sections on Minerals during class.

Tuesday: Students will work on an outdoor activity. This lab is to identify the minerals on the earth’s crust.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-1, Classifying rocks. We’ll discuss about mineral composition and color, texture, grain size, grain shape, grain pattern, and how rocks form. Students will work on the study guide and finish it for homework.

Thursday: Discussion on sec-2, Igneous rocks. After the discussion students will watch a video on the formation of igneous rocks. Work on the study guide.

Friday: Discussion on sec-3, Sedimentary rocks. We’ll learn about erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation, types of sedimentary rocks, clastic rocks, organic rocks, and chemical rocks. Do the study guide for homework.

Biology Schedule for Dec 1st - Dec 5th

Monday: Students should work on sec-10.4, and 10.5 study guides over the thanksgiving break. These study guides are due on Monday, December 1st. We’ll review both the sections again and go over the study guides during class.

Tuesday: Discussion on sec-11.1, Genetic variation within populations; and sec-11.2, Natural selection in populations. Next students will work on the study guides and finish it for homework.

Wednesday: Discussion on sec-11.3, Other mechanisms of Evolution; and sec-11.4, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium. Students will work on the study guides and finish it for homework.

Thursday: Students will watch videos on genetic variation, natural selection, and other mechanisms of evolution.

Friday: Discussion on sec-11.5, Speciation through isolation. We’ll learn about reproductive isolation, behavioral isolation, geographic isolation, and temporal isolation. Next students will work on the study guide.