For Friday - Please read from Defenses p 204 to the bottom of p 207 + p212-213. It's more reading than usual but not more words. You should have these words in your notes: spicules, yellow boring sponges, hermit crab sponge, sperm, oral/atrial siphon, tadpole larva, tunicates, and planarians. We've already discussed mimicry. You will not be responsible for p214-215. You can read p208 after school if you'd like. Puzzles are also due Friday.
For Tuesday - I will hand out a Review Sheet to start on over the weekend, and bring back to class Tuesday. Your lap books are due any day between now and the 25th: Level A & B Find large pictures of 3 types of sponges and 3 types of Bristle type worms such as 1 fireworm, 1 tube worm, 1 flatworm. You can choose others. I hope you will treasure your Lap books in the future. Don't forget a Title page with art.
For Friday - you will have a take home test to do Wed or Thur. The other day please complete your ocean box project. You should already have made Lesson 11 and 12 creatures. Please pick a sponge or worm for Lesson 13. We will have these presentations in class and be done!
It's been an information packed year, and I hope you will always continue to be curious about God's creation. God's blessings on all of you. Eph. 3:16-20. I will miss you.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 15
You should be so proud of your science fair presentations!!! Parents and students alike, all your endless hard work this year made you shine on Friday. The judges were so impressed, you even had more interesting and higher level experiments than the upper grades!
For Tuesday, please read p 201-204. You should have notes on multicellular and unicellular, consumers and producers, sponges, pinacoderm, porifera, ostia, collar cells, and osculum.
The crossword won't be due until next Friday.
For Tuesday, please read p 201-204. You should have notes on multicellular and unicellular, consumers and producers, sponges, pinacoderm, porifera, ostia, collar cells, and osculum.
The crossword won't be due until next Friday.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 11TH
I know I'm late so I'll keep this light. Please read p209 to 212 stopping at Flatworms. Take notes on Annelids/segmented worm, leeches, bristle worms, listing rag worms, lugworms and tube worms with characteristics.
Everyone has nerves giving an oral presentation - it gets better the more often you do it. Remember these tips: pretend you're talking to a friend so it's a natural delivery. Look at your audience not up or to the side, don't fidget or sway or play with hands, hair, or props. Speak clearly and not too fast. If you forget something don't go back and repeat everything - that makes it sounds memorized. Don't forget to smile and act like you had fun with your experiment. Be excited!
Everyone has nerves giving an oral presentation - it gets better the more often you do it. Remember these tips: pretend you're talking to a friend so it's a natural delivery. Look at your audience not up or to the side, don't fidget or sway or play with hands, hair, or props. Speak clearly and not too fast. If you forget something don't go back and repeat everything - that makes it sounds memorized. Don't forget to smile and act like you had fun with your experiment. Be excited!
Monday, May 7, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR MAY 8TH
Prepare your trifold board presentation. You should know your material well enough to go through it without reading. Your written work is also due tomorrow: 1 page with background research and 1 page with your 5 steps of experiment. These can be longer but at minimum one page. We will have a practice run then a graded run. You can leave your board in the youth suite closet until Friday if you want.
Matthew don't forget your lap book this time.
Matthew don't forget your lap book this time.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, MAY 8TH
Practice your science fair presentation out loud several times before class. Be familiar with your experiment so you can explain it without reading your board. We will have one practice run and then the presentation for a grade. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the board or your paper, bring them to class this Friday for review.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 27TH
Complete your ocean box creatures for Lessons 11 and 12. Work on your Lap book. Make sure to follow the rubric I gave out before.
On Friday we will review the Lesson as if we were having a test.
Next week we will watch nature documentaries: Frozen Planet if I can get it so some other related to our class. This gives you 2 weekends and the entire week to prepare your Science Fair Project for May 8th. We will still have our in class presentation then, but the all school fair with judges has been moved to after school May 11th. Plan to be at school until approximately 5pm that day. If you need clarification on your paper or board bring it to school early and I will make suggestions/comments. Thank you.
On Friday we will review the Lesson as if we were having a test.
Next week we will watch nature documentaries: Frozen Planet if I can get it so some other related to our class. This gives you 2 weekends and the entire week to prepare your Science Fair Project for May 8th. We will still have our in class presentation then, but the all school fair with judges has been moved to after school May 11th. Plan to be at school until approximately 5pm that day. If you need clarification on your paper or board bring it to school early and I will make suggestions/comments. Thank you.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY APRIL 24TH
Please finish reading the lesson and take notes on each section or vocabulary word. I apologize for forgetting to mention making your Ocean Box creature for the last lesson; choose from Lesson 11 either a Sea Star, a Basket Star, a Feather Star, a Sea Urchin, a Sand Dollar, or a Sea Cucumber. Please try to get the small details of the stars or urchins. If you want to work on your creature for lesson 12 as well, choose a jellyfish, Sea Anemone or Coral
I had a request to lessen the work load to give you more time to spend on your Science Fair project. So as a compromise, I will cancel the Test for Lesson 12, and make the Lapbook due May 1st instead. It will be more detailed.
I would like Level A & B: 3 large pictures of Jellies, 3 Sea Anemones, and 3 Corals, all different varieties. List 4-5 characteristics for each animals + one cool fact you find on your own, not from the book. Level B also research a Coral Reef, NOT the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Write 4-5 sentences about it. Also for Level A & B, draw or find a picture of nematocysts and label the parts like p186 in our book, (please do not make a copy) and draw or find a picture of a boxer crab with sea anemones and explain in 3-4 sentences what their symbiotic relationship is.
I had a request to lessen the work load to give you more time to spend on your Science Fair project. So as a compromise, I will cancel the Test for Lesson 12, and make the Lapbook due May 1st instead. It will be more detailed.
I would like Level A & B: 3 large pictures of Jellies, 3 Sea Anemones, and 3 Corals, all different varieties. List 4-5 characteristics for each animals + one cool fact you find on your own, not from the book. Level B also research a Coral Reef, NOT the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Write 4-5 sentences about it. Also for Level A & B, draw or find a picture of nematocysts and label the parts like p186 in our book, (please do not make a copy) and draw or find a picture of a boxer crab with sea anemones and explain in 3-4 sentences what their symbiotic relationship is.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 20TH
Please read p190-194 stopping at Coral. You need to take notes about Floating Boxes, Floating Friends, Portuguese man-o'-war, sea anemones/anthozoa with lots of characteristics, boxer crab and budding.
Those of you who want EXTRA CREDIT can do the starfish project with yarn and salt water p184. You can have until next Tuesday to complete it IF you take a picture of it on Thursday and send it to me.
YOU SHOULD AT LEAST PURCHASE YOUR TRI-FOLD BOARD AND PLAN YOUR LAYOUT. The science fair is May 8th, and you will present to our class on May 8th. You have 3 weeks to finish your write up and make your board.
A preliminary plan for the rest of the year is as follows: finish Lesson 12 reading by 4-24. Review 4-27, Test 5-1. Movie 5-4 (I will be absent and need a sub). The science fair is after school on the 8th. May 11th start Lesson 13 . Lesson 13 reading May 15th and 18th, review on May 22 and Test May 25. Lapbooks need to be worked in the schedule as well as Ocean Box presentations, so I make need to make adjustments.
Those of you who want EXTRA CREDIT can do the starfish project with yarn and salt water p184. You can have until next Tuesday to complete it IF you take a picture of it on Thursday and send it to me.
YOU SHOULD AT LEAST PURCHASE YOUR TRI-FOLD BOARD AND PLAN YOUR LAYOUT. The science fair is May 8th, and you will present to our class on May 8th. You have 3 weeks to finish your write up and make your board.
A preliminary plan for the rest of the year is as follows: finish Lesson 12 reading by 4-24. Review 4-27, Test 5-1. Movie 5-4 (I will be absent and need a sub). The science fair is after school on the 8th. May 11th start Lesson 13 . Lesson 13 reading May 15th and 18th, review on May 22 and Test May 25. Lapbooks need to be worked in the schedule as well as Ocean Box presentations, so I make need to make adjustments.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 17TH
Keeping in mind the time lost for homework because of the SAT testing on the 18th and 25th, please plan for more homework over weekends the next 2 weeks.
Please read and take notes p 184-189. Have these words with definition or characteristics: p185 nettle, Cnidarians/Cnidaria, polyps, medusa; p 186 nematocyst, capsule; p188 jellyfish, epidermis, gastrodermis, mesoglea; p189 smacks, jellyfish bloom, planula.
See you Tuesday!
Please read and take notes p 184-189. Have these words with definition or characteristics: p185 nettle, Cnidarians/Cnidaria, polyps, medusa; p 186 nematocyst, capsule; p188 jellyfish, epidermis, gastrodermis, mesoglea; p189 smacks, jellyfish bloom, planula.
See you Tuesday!
Monday, April 2, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 10TH
I hope everyone has a wonderful break. I need it as much as you!
Don't forget to at least start your science fair experiment. You should have plenty of time to finish reading the lesson and take notes, this is short. Please also complete your crossword puzzle.
On Tuesday we will have a review sheet, and the test will be Friday. I know we'll all be tired from the overnight at the Aquarium so don't wait until Thursday to study.
I'd appreciate getting your Lap books on Tuesday so I have less grading next weekend. But if you need it to study for the test Friday you can wait to turn it in Friday. Check previous blog for which animals you need. Don't forget the poem memorization for extra credit if you want it.
Don't forget to at least start your science fair experiment. You should have plenty of time to finish reading the lesson and take notes, this is short. Please also complete your crossword puzzle.
On Tuesday we will have a review sheet, and the test will be Friday. I know we'll all be tired from the overnight at the Aquarium so don't wait until Thursday to study.
I'd appreciate getting your Lap books on Tuesday so I have less grading next weekend. But if you need it to study for the test Friday you can wait to turn it in Friday. Check previous blog for which animals you need. Don't forget the poem memorization for extra credit if you want it.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 30th
Please bring your rough draft to class on Friday. I discussed the basics of what each student should have for background research but call me if you need more information.
I would like to have the test for this Lesson on Friday the 13th. I will provide another review on the 10th. For those memorizing the poem you can choose to recite on the 10th or 13th if it doesn't interfere with studying for the test. For this Friday please read and take notes p.176-180, stopping at Sand Dollar. You need info on Brittle Stars, Basket Stars, Crinoids, pinnules, cirri, Sea Urchins, test, Aristotle's lantern, and hatpin urchin. If this is too much because you haven't started on your research rough draft, you can stop at Sea Urchins, but you must let me know before FRIDAY.
For April 10th finish reading the lesson and prepare your Lapbooks. Find 4-5 (Level A) 5-6 (Level B) characteristics on the following: Sea Stars or Brittle Stars, Sea Lilies or Feather Stars, Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars, and Sea Cucumbers. Make sure you have large pictures of mostly the animal in its habitat.
DON'T FORGET TO WORK ON YOUR EXPERIMENT OVER BREAK.
I would like to have the test for this Lesson on Friday the 13th. I will provide another review on the 10th. For those memorizing the poem you can choose to recite on the 10th or 13th if it doesn't interfere with studying for the test. For this Friday please read and take notes p.176-180, stopping at Sand Dollar. You need info on Brittle Stars, Basket Stars, Crinoids, pinnules, cirri, Sea Urchins, test, Aristotle's lantern, and hatpin urchin. If this is too much because you haven't started on your research rough draft, you can stop at Sea Urchins, but you must let me know before FRIDAY.
For April 10th finish reading the lesson and prepare your Lapbooks. Find 4-5 (Level A) 5-6 (Level B) characteristics on the following: Sea Stars or Brittle Stars, Sea Lilies or Feather Stars, Sea Urchins, Sand Dollars, and Sea Cucumbers. Make sure you have large pictures of mostly the animal in its habitat.
DON'T FORGET TO WORK ON YOUR EXPERIMENT OVER BREAK.
Friday, March 23, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 27TH
DON'T FORGET YOUR ROUGH DRAFT OF THE RESEARCH FOR YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT IS DUE FRIDAY THE 30TH BEFORE OUR BREAK!!!
Matthew, I noticed you left your history book in class...
If anyone wants to memorize the Sand Dollar poem p 183, I'll give extra credit for this Lesson.
Please read p 173-176 stopping at Brittle Stars. Take notes on Echinodermata and what types of animals are in this phylum, Sea Stars with characteristics, ambulacral grooves, water vascular systems, and regenerate.
I gave Lesson 10 crossword puzzle as extra credit on the test, so I still owe it to Matthew and Jo. If you have a fax number, I can send it to you, just give me your number. Have great weekend.
Matthew, I noticed you left your history book in class...
If anyone wants to memorize the Sand Dollar poem p 183, I'll give extra credit for this Lesson.
Please read p 173-176 stopping at Brittle Stars. Take notes on Echinodermata and what types of animals are in this phylum, Sea Stars with characteristics, ambulacral grooves, water vascular systems, and regenerate.
I gave Lesson 10 crossword puzzle as extra credit on the test, so I still owe it to Matthew and Jo. If you have a fax number, I can send it to you, just give me your number. Have great weekend.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 23RD
STUDY for the Test Lesson 10 Cephalopods, complete the review sheet if it helps you, but don't neglect to us the book and your notes.
Connor and Matthew don't forget your presentations: one animal from each lesson, 4 facts each, no reading!
Connor and Matthew don't forget your presentations: one animal from each lesson, 4 facts each, no reading!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 20TH
Please finish reading the lesson. I have 3 volunteers for our Ocean Box presentation Tues.: Allie, Jo, and Jacob. After their presentations we will spend the rest of our class on the review sheet I prepared. Our test will be on Friday. We can take it first then have Connor and Matthew's try-fold board and ocean box presentation.
Make sure you have one animal from each lesson. You should know at least 4 facts per animal without reading. We need to finish up this chapter on Friday since it's the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
I mentioned to the students that they need to have the rough draft of their science fair research BEFORE Easter Break. If your parents don't read this blog regularly please ask them to do so. The background research can be done whether or not your experiment is done.
Make sure you have one animal from each lesson. You should know at least 4 facts per animal without reading. We need to finish up this chapter on Friday since it's the last day of the 3rd Quarter.
I mentioned to the students that they need to have the rough draft of their science fair research BEFORE Easter Break. If your parents don't read this blog regularly please ask them to do so. The background research can be done whether or not your experiment is done.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 16TH
Please read from our Lesson p164-168 Stopping at Nautilus. Start researching the following animals for your lap book: squid (any size), octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus. Make sure you find bigger pictures this time, and list 5 characteristics per animals. Don't forget your title page. Some of you are running out of room so think ahead and purchase another composition book. I'd like you to do both assignments for Friday. If it's too much do the Lapbook work for Tuesday, but make sure you do it well.
Start thinking about our Ocean box presentation. I would like at least 3 people to give theirs on Tues. the 20. Pick one of the four animals above for this lesson. Make sure your presentation has one animal from each Lesson this quarter: Crustaceans, Mollusks, and Cephalopods. You cannot use an Octopus for 2 Lessons.
Start thinking about our Ocean box presentation. I would like at least 3 people to give theirs on Tues. the 20. Pick one of the four animals above for this lesson. Make sure your presentation has one animal from each Lesson this quarter: Crustaceans, Mollusks, and Cephalopods. You cannot use an Octopus for 2 Lessons.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 13TH
Focus on your paper, REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR RESEARCH PAGES WITH YOUR PAPER. Make sure it meets the minimum length requirements.
We will spend time discussing the Science Fair project and the rubric I have prepared. We will read through the next few pages of our lesson together in class.
We will spend time discussing the Science Fair project and the rubric I have prepared. We will read through the next few pages of our lesson together in class.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 9TH
Please start reading our next chapter on Cephalopods p159 to p164, stopping at Octopuses. Define or explain the following words: Cephalopods, chromatophores, jet propulsion, hyponome, cuttlefish, cuttlebone, squid, shoals, giant squid.
I also want you to research on Giant Squid. Your paper will be due next Tuesday, but on Friday you must bring me printed copies of your research, whether it comes from a book or the internet. I do not want your website address, I want the actual pages of information from the web or book that you will use for your paper. You need two sources. This research is worth 20% of your paper grade. I will check your paper for plagiarism. If you copy your research verbatim you will lose 20% of your grade.
Level A must write a minimum 1 page double spaced paper.
Level B must write a minimum 1 1/2 page double spaced paper. If your paper is less than that with 1 inch margins and 12pt font, you will lose 15-25 points depending on how short it is.
Your paper can be one long paragraph or 3 paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion. Choose a style and follow what you've learned in Ms. Mixson's class. Organize your information. Do not give commentary, opinions, do not use "you". I am preparing you for your science fair project.
I also want you to research on Giant Squid. Your paper will be due next Tuesday, but on Friday you must bring me printed copies of your research, whether it comes from a book or the internet. I do not want your website address, I want the actual pages of information from the web or book that you will use for your paper. You need two sources. This research is worth 20% of your paper grade. I will check your paper for plagiarism. If you copy your research verbatim you will lose 20% of your grade.
Level A must write a minimum 1 page double spaced paper.
Level B must write a minimum 1 1/2 page double spaced paper. If your paper is less than that with 1 inch margins and 12pt font, you will lose 15-25 points depending on how short it is.
Your paper can be one long paragraph or 3 paragraphs with an introduction and conclusion. Choose a style and follow what you've learned in Ms. Mixson's class. Organize your information. Do not give commentary, opinions, do not use "you". I am preparing you for your science fair project.
Friday, March 2, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 6TH
Prepare for our Test on Lesson 9 Mollusks. We will start discussing Lesson 10 if we have time. Don't forget to keep up with your Ocean Box creature for this Lesson. You can choose any Bivalve or Gastropod, but make sure it bears some resemblance to the actual animal and know your 4 facts about it. You should already have an animal from Lesson 9, some crab, lobster, shrimp or horseshoe. Call if you have any questions.
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 2ND
Please finish reading the chapter with notes and definitions. We will start reviewing for our test on Friday and take the test next Tues.
You need to pick an animal for your ocean box or try-fold board from this lesson and have it done by Tues. You can email me a picture if you'd like.
See you Friday, Connor have a safe trip.
You need to pick an animal for your ocean box or try-fold board from this lesson and have it done by Tues. You can email me a picture if you'd like.
See you Friday, Connor have a safe trip.
Friday, February 17, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 28TH
Please read p 149-153 take notes on vocabulary and add'l characteristics.
Due Friday March 2 will be your Lap book work
Level A: Make sure you have a Title page with Lesson 9 - Mollusks and pictures or drawings. Have pictures of the following animals: a Bivalve of your choice, with 4-6 characteristics; a Sea Snail, a Conch, an Abalone, and a Nudibranch.
Level B: Find 2 different pictures of Bivalves, a Sea Snail, a Conch, a Cone Shell, a Limpet, an Abalone, and a Nudibranch. Make sure you have a real animal picture not just a shell. List 4-6 characteristic per animal.
Both Level A & B, any additional drawings will earn 2pts per animal. Have great break! Ya' mon!
Due Friday March 2 will be your Lap book work
Level A: Make sure you have a Title page with Lesson 9 - Mollusks and pictures or drawings. Have pictures of the following animals: a Bivalve of your choice, with 4-6 characteristics; a Sea Snail, a Conch, an Abalone, and a Nudibranch.
Level B: Find 2 different pictures of Bivalves, a Sea Snail, a Conch, a Cone Shell, a Limpet, an Abalone, and a Nudibranch. Make sure you have a real animal picture not just a shell. List 4-6 characteristic per animal.
Both Level A & B, any additional drawings will earn 2pts per animal. Have great break! Ya' mon!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 17TH
Although I didn't think the test was any harder than usual, the range of grades was lower. So I have offered the kids to retake the test, open book and return it by Friday. I expect all correct answers. I will give 1/2 the points missed on the 1st test, so someone who had a 60 can earn 20pts, someone who got a 90 can earn 5pts.
Please complete the crossword and read and take notes on p.145-148. You may choose not to do the test, but the crossword and reading are not optional.
Please complete the crossword and read and take notes on p.145-148. You may choose not to do the test, but the crossword and reading are not optional.
Friday, February 10, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 14TH
Please start reading Lesson 9 on Mollusks. Takes notes and define the vocabulary words p. 141-145 stopping at Clinging Creatures.
Also please check the following websites for ideas for the science fair.
www.sciencefair-projects.org go to Biology to find one on crayfish, saltwater or shrimp
www.education.com/science-fair/middle-school.com choose middle school in one drop down then life sciences.
www.sciencebuddies.org choose ocean science
Your experiment needs to be related to our class - either the animals we're studying, something to do with water conservation, ocean science, etc... Please choose something that will not harm live animals in testing your hypothesis.
Also please check the following websites for ideas for the science fair.
www.sciencefair-projects.org go to Biology to find one on crayfish, saltwater or shrimp
www.education.com/science-fair/middle-school.com choose middle school in one drop down then life sciences.
www.sciencebuddies.org choose ocean science
Your experiment needs to be related to our class - either the animals we're studying, something to do with water conservation, ocean science, etc... Please choose something that will not harm live animals in testing your hypothesis.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 10TH
Study for our Lesson test on Crustaceans. I will include an anatomy sheet, so be prepared to fill in parts. Study your homework sheets. Use the crossword puzzle to help study your vocabulary words. Remember that I always include facts about the animals that go beyond just the bold words. Be familiar with the characteristics of the animals. Call if you have questions.
The Science Fair will be May 4th. I'll provide a rubric after our winter break. Keep in mind you will need a hypothesis you can test. I'll review the choices you've given me and provide a website with more ideas in case you need them.
The Science Fair will be May 4th. I'll provide a rubric after our winter break. Keep in mind you will need a hypothesis you can test. I'll review the choices you've given me and provide a website with more ideas in case you need them.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 7TH
Please finish reading our Lesson and complete your ocean box creature. Also for Tuesday, please provide 2 options for your science fair project in writing. I gave guidelines for the choices in a previous blog so please refer to that. We will start to review on Tuesday. No other work will be assigned so you can study for the test Friday.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 3RD
Please remember to turn in the following by Friday:
your completed lap books with crab pictures and characteristics - each lesson always starts with a title page, the crossword, and 2 anatomy sheets, and your crab story. Some of you have given me some assignments already, thank you. You can start working on your ocean box creature, pick any animal from this lesson. This is due by Tues the 7th and you can email me a picture.
Please p131 Creation Confirmation to p134 stopping at Shrimp like crustaceans. This should take one hour. Take notes - I only count 3 vocabulary words.
Also research more in depth about the Christmas Island crabs. Level A needs to write 1/2 to 1 full page, Level B 1-1 1/2 pages. Also attach your research, what you actually read, not just the website. Be mindful of plagiarism. If you must copy, be sure to use quotation marks.
Thank you
your completed lap books with crab pictures and characteristics - each lesson always starts with a title page, the crossword, and 2 anatomy sheets, and your crab story. Some of you have given me some assignments already, thank you. You can start working on your ocean box creature, pick any animal from this lesson. This is due by Tues the 7th and you can email me a picture.
Please p131 Creation Confirmation to p134 stopping at Shrimp like crustaceans. This should take one hour. Take notes - I only count 3 vocabulary words.
Also research more in depth about the Christmas Island crabs. Level A needs to write 1/2 to 1 full page, Level B 1-1 1/2 pages. Also attach your research, what you actually read, not just the website. Be mindful of plagiarism. If you must copy, be sure to use quotation marks.
Thank you
Sunday, January 29, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 31ST
I hope things went smoothly on Friday. Since you did not have an opportunity to work on the paper in class, I am extending the assignment until next Friday. Instead can you please try to finish the crossword puzzle and the 2 anatomy charts. If you don't have time to continue reading from the book, we'll catch up in class on Tues.
We enjoyed our weekend away.
We enjoyed our weekend away.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 27TH
Please be on your best behavior for Mrs. Stacks when she substitutes on Friday.
I am changing the order of work from what we talked about in class. Instead of your "crab" paper being due on Friday, you will spend time in class writing it. If you want to type it then be sure to bring a computer to class.
For Friday, read p126-131, stopping at Creation Confirmation, then skip to reading about Horseshoe Crabs p136. Make sure you have a list of characteristic of these animals in your Lapbook: Lobster, Crayfish, Crabs, Fiddler Crabs, Hermit Crabs, and Horseshoe Crab. Please also find pictures for each of these animals, and label them one per page. You can use this information for your crab paper that you will write in class on Friday.
The topic is a creative dialogue between a Fiddler or plain crab, a Hermit Crab, and a Horseshoe crab. They should talk about where they live, what their differences are, and how they are similar. If you want to write a factual paper, then you will put the information in one long paragraph with a good topic sentence. The paper will be due Tues. 1-31. Level A paper 1 typed page, Level B 1 1/2 minimum. See you next Tuesday.
I am changing the order of work from what we talked about in class. Instead of your "crab" paper being due on Friday, you will spend time in class writing it. If you want to type it then be sure to bring a computer to class.
For Friday, read p126-131, stopping at Creation Confirmation, then skip to reading about Horseshoe Crabs p136. Make sure you have a list of characteristic of these animals in your Lapbook: Lobster, Crayfish, Crabs, Fiddler Crabs, Hermit Crabs, and Horseshoe Crab. Please also find pictures for each of these animals, and label them one per page. You can use this information for your crab paper that you will write in class on Friday.
The topic is a creative dialogue between a Fiddler or plain crab, a Hermit Crab, and a Horseshoe crab. They should talk about where they live, what their differences are, and how they are similar. If you want to write a factual paper, then you will put the information in one long paragraph with a good topic sentence. The paper will be due Tues. 1-31. Level A paper 1 typed page, Level B 1 1/2 minimum. See you next Tuesday.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY THE 24TH
We were able to start reading and taking notes on Lesson 8, but since this is a fairly long chapter I will need you to read and take notes on the vocabulary through p 126. You can stop at Lobsters. We had left off at the vocabulary word "chitin" on p122, but I'm not sure if everyone wrote down the definition, so please check your student's notes.
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
Although the date has not been set, it's time to start thinking about a topic. You can look at the experiments from our book that we've been skipping because they involve live animals. There's one on fish Lesson 6, sea monkeys Lesson 8; or you can present your own idea. It needs to be biology or ecology related, not chemistry or physics. I would like to approve the idea before you move forward, so please have 2 choices available for me by January 30th.
SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
Although the date has not been set, it's time to start thinking about a topic. You can look at the experiments from our book that we've been skipping because they involve live animals. There's one on fish Lesson 6, sea monkeys Lesson 8; or you can present your own idea. It needs to be biology or ecology related, not chemistry or physics. I would like to approve the idea before you move forward, so please have 2 choices available for me by January 30th.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
ADDITIONAL INFO TO FINISH THIS LESSON
Homework due 1-17-12 Finish reading and taking notes on p96-100. Also due is the crossword puzzle
Allie, Jacob and J.T will give their Ocean Box presentations. Plan to have 4 characteristics to tell about 3 animals: a Turtle, a Shark, a Ray, and a Fish. Pick 3 of the 4. You can earn extra points if you add a Primeval Reptile from Lesson 5.
For 1-20-12 Plan to study for our Lesson 6 Test, Matthew and Connor will give their presentations after taking the test.
The Lapbook work for this Lesson will be due Friday the 20th, you can work ahead so you have time to study as well. Design your own fish either by drawing or cutting out construction paper then adding details of scales, eyes, etc. Make it big, then put it in your lap book.
Level A Find pictures of 1 river fish, 1 tropical fish, and 1school type fish. Give characteristics, sizes, where they live, what they eat.
Level B Find 2 pictures of each type of fish same as Level A.
I will hand out pictures of fish anatomies in class this Friday, to label and add to your lap books.
Allie, Jacob and J.T will give their Ocean Box presentations. Plan to have 4 characteristics to tell about 3 animals: a Turtle, a Shark, a Ray, and a Fish. Pick 3 of the 4. You can earn extra points if you add a Primeval Reptile from Lesson 5.
For 1-20-12 Plan to study for our Lesson 6 Test, Matthew and Connor will give their presentations after taking the test.
The Lapbook work for this Lesson will be due Friday the 20th, you can work ahead so you have time to study as well. Design your own fish either by drawing or cutting out construction paper then adding details of scales, eyes, etc. Make it big, then put it in your lap book.
Level A Find pictures of 1 river fish, 1 tropical fish, and 1school type fish. Give characteristics, sizes, where they live, what they eat.
Level B Find 2 pictures of each type of fish same as Level A.
I will hand out pictures of fish anatomies in class this Friday, to label and add to your lap books.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
HOMEWORK FOR FRIDAY THE 13TH
I handed out the crossword puzzle for this lesson but it is not due until next Tues. the 17th. For Friday read and take notes p91-96. Start thinking about how you would "design" your own fish. Look at the mouth shapes and different fin shapes, and the size of the eyes. You could cut out the body and fins from different colored construction paper maybe or just draw one. It should be big enough to fill a 8 1/2X11 sheet of paper. This is separate from the Ocean Box creature.
Plan for your next Ocean Box creature - a fish. Ocean Box presentations will be due as follows:
Tues the 17th: Allie, Jacob, and J.T. and Fri the 20th Connor and Matthew. We should also finish with the lesson and be having our test on the 20th since it's the last day of class.
Please recheck the blog late Wednesday afternoon. I will try to give all work for the rest of this lesson. No additional work will be due Friday, but you can plan ahead for next week.
Plan for your next Ocean Box creature - a fish. Ocean Box presentations will be due as follows:
Tues the 17th: Allie, Jacob, and J.T. and Fri the 20th Connor and Matthew. We should also finish with the lesson and be having our test on the 20th since it's the last day of class.
Please recheck the blog late Wednesday afternoon. I will try to give all work for the rest of this lesson. No additional work will be due Friday, but you can plan ahead for next week.
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