Ms. Larkin

Piggy Week

Today we kicked off our exciting week of fetal pig dissection!  We will work through the major organ systems Monday-Thursday and have a dissection test on Friday, February 3rd.  Below you will find a link to a virtual dissection that you may use to explore and study, as well as links to the student answer document and lab dissection manual we use in class.  Because the manual is a large file, it must be upload in six documents.

Whitman's Virtual Pig Dissection

Download Piggy Dissection Student Worksheet

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.1

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.2

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.3

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.4

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.5

Download Piggy Dissection Instructions.6

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, 1/25 - Chapter 23 & 24 Review due

Friday, 1/27 - Chapter 23 & 24 Test

Monday - Thursday, 1/30-2/2 - Piggy Dissection Week

Friday, 2/3 - Piggy Dissection Test 

Chapter 24 CRCT Prep

As we wrap up our chapter on the Digestive and Urinary Systems, students should have completed Ch. 24 CRCT Prep (p. 650, #1-11) today in class.  Please complete this assignment at home if you did not finish in class.

 

3rd Period Only - You DO NOT have to complete Ch. 24 CRCT Prep for homework; we will work on it in class tomorrow.  Instead, you must complete the Cobb County Student Survey.

Human Body Unit

This week we our kicking off our Human Body Unit, which will culminate in a Fetal Pig Dissection later this month.  Tonight please complete the D.R. 24-2 and complete the digestive organ function table on your body outline.  You do not need to complete the outline/diagram, just the organ functions!

 

Vocab Help - 

http://quizlet.com/8450263/7th-grade-science-chapter-24-flash-cards/

 

Mitosis

Please complete D.R. 4-3 for homework tonight.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

As Winter Break and the end of the 2nd 9-weeks quickly approaches, here are some important dates to keep in mind:

Friday, 12/16 - All late work is due.

Monday, 12/19 - Lab Reports due (see below).

Tuesday, 12/20 - Chapter 20 Test.  If you plan on leaving town early, you must complete your test prior to that date or you will not receive a grade for the final test of this quarter.

Lab Reports

Please use the attached file to help you complete your lab report: Download Eggcellent Eggsperiment Lab Report

1st - 3rd Period - The lab report is optional.  If you elect to complete a lab report, the grade you receive will replace a low test or project grade.

 4th - 5th Period - The lab report is mandatory and will count as a project grade.

 

Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Below is a helpful link for studying Chapter 4's vocabulary.  There are several flashcard options, timed tests, scatter games, read-alouds, and printable versions of the vocabulary.

http://quizlet.com/8515158/7th-grade-science-chapter-4-the-cell-in-action-flash-cards/

Eggs and Ants

Today we wrapped up our week-long Eggcellent Eggsperiment.  Please be sure to bring your completed lab sheets to class on Monday.  Also due Monday - Fire Ants Article Analysis

Chapter 4 - Cell Processes

This week we began our study of the cell processes with our week-long Eggcellent Eggsperiment.

Tonight's homework is to complete your Ch. 4-1 Cornell Notes.  Don't forget we will check your Cornell Notes with a 10-question assessment.  Be sure to focus on any subtitles or words in color - red, blue, and yellow.

Cell City Project

Hello friends!  As you may have noticed, I haven't been at school this week because I've been under the weather.  I hate to miss valuable time with you so I will attempt to keep you up to speed through the blog.  If I am unable to return to school this week for class I will definitely swing by Mabry to pick up my grade sheets and student work so that your grades will be up to date.

Upcoming Dates -

• Friday, November 18th - Cell City due at the end of class.  These projects should be completed on the paper provided in class, not poster board.  It's too difficult for your poor, old teacher to haul 150 posters home!
• Enjoy Thanksgiving Break with your family and friends, remember to count your many blessings with a grateful heart!
• Monday, November 28th - Review Chapter 3
• Tuesday, November 29th - Chapter 3 Test

Because of the Thanksgiving Break I will not be requiring the Chapter 3 Review; however, I STRONGLY recommend completing it (or at least reviewing it) on your own.  As you know, Chapter 3 is filled with many tricky terms and concepts.  You may download the file from the online textbook, use P. 82-83 in you textbook, or download the attached file:  Download Chapter 3 Review