TTh Science Assignments

Below is a blank slide show that you are welcome to use as a template for your project. To make a copy you can edit, go to FILE --> MAKE A COPY

Please do the following on 6/9 at home

finish your invasive species project (due 6/10)
Work on the exceeds for the Invasive Species Project (listed in the comments of the Invasive Species Project in Google Classroom)
review IC and make up any missing or low scoring work

For home learning on Friday and Monday, please work on 
1) your Invasive Species Project--due 6/10
2) any missing or low scoring work
3) Bring back textbook

--Please review the invasive species project. 
--Choose a species that is invasive in Maine 
--Record choice on quiz below. 

--If you are absent today 5/27 please watch the two videos linked below
--Then do a bit of research on any 2 of the following pairs of organisms following the Research section of the doc below

Barnacle & Whale, Remora & Shark, Bee & Maribou Stork, Silverfish & Army Ants, Hermit Crab & Snail Shell, Cowbird & Bison, Yucca Plant & Yucca Moth, Honey Guide Bird & Badger, Ostrich & Gazelle, Oxpecker & Rhinoceros, Wrasse Fish & Black Sea Bass, Mistletoe & Spruce Tree, Cuckoo & Warbler, Mouse & Flea, Deer & Tick

Use what you know about ecological relationships to solve the puzzle, get the code and feed the zoo animals! 


Click on link below, follow directions and don't be afraid to try things out like clicking on pictures. If you work on it for at least 40 minutes but don't successfully solve the puzzle you don't have to keep working on it. If you need a hint, feel free to take a screenshot or explain where you are stuck in an email and I'll try to help out.

Use the document linked below for all links and information. 
1) Read a bit of  background information about cicadas. 
2) Watch a few videos about the emergence of Brood X cicadas currently happening . 
3)  Answer some questions about cicadas. It may be helpful to review the questions in between each video to see which questions you can answer. If you get stuck, rewatch some of the videos.

Read the information on the doc linked below about each of the 5 types of ecological relationships. Watch the  videos linked on the doc and apply the information about the 5 types of ecological relationships to answer the listed questions. Do your best to apply the information and please answer each question even if you aren't sure. Work on it for 30-45 minutes. 

You should spend 30-60 minutes working on your food web project today. If your planning document is not yet done, you need to finish it so I can review it before you invest time in drawing. 


Here are some ideas for how you can work on your project at home:

be sure all animals have something to eat 
be sure all living things actually live together in the area you have chosen
check that your abiotic factors are specific. For example instead of writing long cold winters, you could say winters last 6 months and have a low temperature of -25.
Draw some of your living things on plain printer paper and bring with you when you return to school so we can cut out and add to project
Draw your food chain on a separate piece of paper to add to your project when you return.

Be prepared to show Ms. S your homelearning work on Thursday!

Please complete your planning document and submit it for feedback before starting the actual project.

--Please complete the blue worksheet given in class. Use resources such as your notes if you aren't sure of information. 
--the digital version below is not one you can type on so if you don't have the paper you will need to print it or write your answers on a separate piece of paper.

Please work on finishing your food web planning sheet. If you have received a score of 3 on your planning doc you may start drawing. Please spend at least 30 minutes on the project today for your classwork. 

Please complete the worksheet given in class today. If you lost your copy, there is a link below but it is not editable.  You will need to print it or write your answers on a separate piece of paper

Please play the Biome Builder game linked below. 
Take a screenshot of your completed  "postcard" (command shift 4)
Build all 6 Biomes
Submit screenshot(s) of completed postcards here

If you are not present in school today, Wednesday 4/29 please work on the following:


1) complete any 4 slides from the Biome Webquest (make a copy of slide show and submit)
--If you did two on Monday for absent work, please pick two more to do
--Use this website for Biome Webquest http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html

Please complete the slideshow notes attached below. There are some resources that are digitally linked within the slideshow. We will start this work in class.

Please follow the directions on the doc linked below

4/12 Home Learning: Please do the work for the class you missed due to dissection schedule. Work for each class is posted in the google classroom.

4/7 Home Learning: Please do the work for the class you missed due to dissection schedule. 

--Social studies: Get paper from Mr. Elder, work posted on GC
--LA (Roberts): Work for week posted in GC
--Math (Ruth) : Check in with Mrs. Ruth & check the absent work folder

To prepare for our Dissections next week, please complete the worm webquest worksheet given in class. A digital version of it is linked below along with the website.

Please answer the questions attached.
--Think about the Build a Beast and Catastrophe projects.
--Review your class warm-ups
--Review your textbook pages 140-148.

You should have completed a draft of paragraph 1 for HomeLearning on March 22.

Paragraph 2 Draft is the Homelearning for March 24

Read pages 159-163 in your textbook and complete the Chapter 5 section 3 notes.

--paper copy of note page given in class (digital version attached below)
--pdf of textbook chapter attached below in case you can't use your textbook.

Your homelearning is to draw on a separate piece of paper any of the following
--Beast
--Predator
--Prey/Food source
--Life cycle (for exceeds--only do if all others are done)

Please read pages 151-158 in your textbook and complete the chapter 5 section 2 notes. If you struggle with questions 6-8, you can leave until we go over it in class. The notes pages were handed out in class, but a digital version is attached below. To make an editable version, go to FILE--> MAKE A COPY.

Please finish the Natural Selection Gizmo we started in class. You should have the paper copy we started in class, but if you need a digital copy one is linked below. The link for Explore Learning is below. Remember you need to log-in on Gizmo.

If you miss in-person class on 2/25, please do the following
--Work on Build a Beast--try to complete your drawing/coloring for your environment (later you will draw your beast, prey, and predator on separate paper, cut them out and glue onto your environment.
--open build a beast template (in section above) and fill in section for environment (three sentences describing environment)
--Start Natural Selection gizmo, which all will finish for HL on March 1.
--HL (March 1) Finish Natural Selection Gizmo.

Please
1) Read pages 140-150 in your textbook (pdf of text attached below, but use textbook if possible)
2) Complete chapter 5 section 1guided notes. Paper copy distributed in class. If you need to you can make a copy of the digital notes file below (FILE---> MAKE A COPY)

Please complete the animal adaptation bingo activity attached below. Pick 3 videos to watch. Some of the links might not work, so just find 3 that work. Please report any broken links so I can update the resource. Thanks.

Please respond to the questions below using complete sentences and the indicated key words.

CANNOT do questions 4 & 5 until after baby dragon hatches

--If you have not finished iReady testing please spend 45 minutes working on it today for science class. You should finish math first then start the iReady reading.
--If you are done with iReady testing please spend 30-45 minutes working on your Dragon Sonogram. Below is
-- a slideshow with what to include on your sonogram
--a digital version of the dragon outline given in class.
--If you are done with iReady and Sonogram please work on your mouse 2 trait gizmo (Jan 27 and feb 1 homelearning). Finish any missing work
--If done with all of the above--Spend a bit of time exploring an area of science that is of interest to you. Send me an email including 3 things you learned and 1 question you haven't yet found an answer to in the area investigated.

February 3: HomeLearning Directions:
--Fill in based on directions and submit the document linked below
--Spend 45 minutes on iReady testing. Work to finish math and then reading.
--If done with iReady testing, investigate snow using the guidelines on the attached document.

--Please work for 45 minutes on iReady testing today for science class
--Complete the short form on iReady testing and submit. This will give me feedback on where folks are at and allow me to take attendance.
--Be prepared to turn in your Mouse 2 trait gizmo (homelearning last week) on Thursday if it is on paper. If it is digital please submit in google classroom.

Please go to the Mouse Genetics 2-Trait Gizmo.
--use worksheet provided in class (also linked below)
--On Jan 27 you should complete the intro, warm-up, and activity A
--On Feb 1 you should complete Activities B and C
--All 4 pages (Intro, Warm-up Activity A, Activity B and Activity C) will be collected on Tuesday Feb. 2

--Please complete any missing work and/or redo any low scoring work
--Play GimKit linked below

You are going to make a SMILEY FACE. Your SMILEY will be based on the genetics they inherited from their parents who are hybrids for all traits. You will bring your pictures to class on Wednesday and turn in your worksheet below.

Please
--Grab two coins (pennies). One will represent the allele contribution from the MOTHER (Heads=dominant allele & Tails=recessive allele. The other coin will represent the father.
--Open Smiley Face 2021 worksheet below
--Toss both coins and record the genotype
--View second page of worksheet, determine phenotype, and record it.
--Follow Directions to complete activity.
--Bring completed picture with your name and block to class on Wednesday
--Submit worksheet here

If you are not at school today, Jan 14 you can join science class at your regularly scheduled time via zoom at https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81611676805
:
Block 1: 9:25
Block 2: 10:25
Block 3: 11:20-12 and 12:20
Block 4: 12:40

In Class we will:
--Hand in our Smiley Face Genetics (Home Learning Jan 13)
--Work on SpongeBob 1 (worksheet linked below, you will need to print or go to FILE --> make a copy)
--Please submit a completed SpongeBob 1 worksheet here

Important Information
--Block 4 will meet at 10 via zoom on Friday 1/15
--NO School 1/18 so no HomeLearning

Please read pages 88-93 and complete guided notes Chapter 3 section 2--Probability and Genetics

I handed out a paper copy of the guided notes in class, but if you need another one it is linked below.
I would prefer you to read your textbook (please continue to leave textbook at home) but if you have temporarily misplaced it there is a pdf of the pages linked below.

If you are not able to attend school today, you are encouraged to join class via zoom
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81611676805

What we will do today is:
--Correct 3.2 notes (HomeLearning Jan 11) please submit here (digital copy or readable pictures of both sides of notes)
--Watch Amoeba Sisters Video linked below
--Practice working with Punnett Squares
--Complete Amoeba Sisters Worksheet linked below and submit here
--HomeLearning for Jan 13 is posted above

Please read pages 80-85 in textbook and complete guided notes (handout given in class--digital version available below).

Today we will begin our new unit on Genetics
We will be doing an Inventory of Traits.
--Please have a mirror handy.
--Print or make a copy of the Trait Inventory below to track your responses as we discuss things in class.
--Remote work for in person day overview is also linked below
--Join Class via Zoom: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81611676805

Please Play the Gimkit linked below.

HomeLearning for Wednesday Dec. 16
--Using your textbook (pages 50-59 and your corrected notes) complete the comparison of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration sheet linked below.
--You can print it or make a copy by FILE--> make a copy.
--Please turn-in paper copies in class on Dec. 16 and digital copies here

--Go to explore learning and launch the cell energy gizmo.
--Open the Cell Energy Gizmo Activity C worksheet linked below: Follow the directions, answer the questions as best you can, and submit your work here.

Please post your digital version of these question if you were not physically present in class.

--Read pages 55-59 in textbook
--complete guided notes--Chapter 2 section 2--cellular respiration

Below is a link to a digital version of the notes page--to type on it, make a copy by going to file, make a copy.
Below is a link to a digital version of the textbook. If possible please use the actual book.

Please view the attached slide show--go to view and click presentation. All links are embedded in the slideshow as are username/passwords and directions. You will turn in your Photosynthesis Guided note with the additions from this activity on Wednesday.

If you completed your photosynthesis guided notes digitally (HL: Dec. 3) and added to yesterday (HL: Dec. 8) you can submit them here.

If you aren't able to hand in paper version of Activity A (after we discuss in class Dec. 10) you can turn in your digital version here. This is the work from class on Dec. 3. You can view the materials & instructions in the google classroom post dated Dec. 3.

Please review/re-read pages 50-54 in your textbook and complete the guided notes handed out in class. If you need a copy of the guided notes worksheet, you can make a copy of the digital one listed below. If you don't have a textbook see Mrs. Starkey and use the PDF linked below.

Please read pages 50-54 in your textbook. If you don't have a textbook see Mrs. Starkey and use the PDF linked below.

--You will design your own home learning in class today (11/24) to move your project forward on 11/30 (next Monday). Some ideas of work to do from home:

1) Format similes, print similes, mat similes
2) Work on detailed drawing on regular sized paper to add to project
3) Make title
4) Gather last supplies
5) Make a portion of project

--Last in school work day on project is 11/30 (due date)

--You must receive a score of 3 on your planning sheet to begin making your simile project. If not done, please go back & complete cell simile planning final.

--You will design your own home learning in class today (11/17) to move your project forward.

--Last in school work day on project is 11/24 (due date, but if you want to turn it in on 11/30 it is okay)

NO School on Wednesday Nov. 11

Please complete the digital version of the cell simile planning sheet and submit it in google classroom by Friday Nov. 13 AM.

If you are stuck be sure to join google meets on Friday at 11 =)

Please also be thinking about whether you would like to build your cell simile or create a 2 dimensional project.

Please complete the first side of you Cell Simile Planning Sheet

Please do the following on your Cell Simile Planning sheet:
(1) Pick an overall theme for your cell simile:
Example: A ________ cell is like a city

(2) Choose whether you would like to compare an animal type or plant type cell
Example: A plant cell is like a city

(3) Pick 3 organelles and write them down along with their basic function, the thing that has a similar function in your simile, and the simile
Example:
Nucleus Control Center City Hall.
The nucleus is like city hall because it controls the cell like city hall controls the city

(4) Think about whether you want to try to build a model or make a poster for your project

1) Please fill in the Cell Simile brainstorming sheet given in class. If you have lost it, you can make a copy of the digital version below (file, make a copy) and complete it digitally.

2) Please play the tutorial and games for the animal and plant cell labelling on the website below. Take a screen shot of your completed cell from the game and submit here.

Screenshot= command+shift+ 4

Please label your cell diagram and color so that cells structures in both animal and plant cells are the same color. Use that color to create a key on the second sheet and briefly describe the function of each part of a cell.

There is a digital copy of the cell diagram attached below. However, you would need to print it to complete the assignment.

You have several resources to help you complete your cell diagram.
--Pages 26 & 27 of your textbook
--Pages 23-31 for cell function
--Cell structure gizmo
--Cell Labelling slideshow below

Please go to explore learning (Gizmo) site listed below. Login to gizmo and launch the cell structure gizmo.

--Complete the double sided worksheet given in class.
--A digital copy of the worksheet is below. You can make a copy of the digital version of the worksheet by clicking on the file tab and choosing "make a copy"
--A video of me reviewing the directions is also listed below.

Attached is a copy of the worksheet given in class.

There are also links for the
--Amoeba sister video,
--the parts of a microscope tutorial, and
--video overview of instructions.

Read pages 23-31 in textbook and complete guided notes.

If you lose the paper given in class, I've attached a digital version of the guided notes below. I've also added a pdf of the textbook pages for anyone who was absent today.

For Home Learning on 10/14, you should work to finish your Living Invention project. Below are some directions to lead you through finishing the project. Please email me if you have questions.

I've also linked the Characteristics of Life Video we watched in class

Please follow the directions on the form below. There are some videos for you to watch in it as well. The goal is to begin designing your invented creation. You will have time in class on Tuesday Oct. 13 to work on this and it is NOT required HomeLearning over the long weekend. Please do this assignment as the first step in your project.

Please complete the google form linked below. I've listed a video of the directions below this post.

Please follow link on doc linked below and respond to questions. You can also watch the video of directions linked below

Please follow the directions on this document and submit when finished.

If the videos on the second page are blocked for you, try the links listed at the bottom

Please watch the video (HomeLearning 1) for an overview of the directions on the form linked below.