Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Agenda Dec. 18 and Dec. 19

Agenda
1. How can you magnetize a nail?
2. Phet Simulation - Static Electricity
3. Magnetism: What's the attraction?
4. Legends of Learning - Electric and Magnetic Forces
5. CER - Can Magnets do Work?

Homework
Enjoy your winter break


Monday, December 16, 2019

Agenda Dec. 16 and Dec. 17

Agenda
1. Final
2. Lab Book Check/ Turn in semester 1 lab book
3. Set up new Lab Book
4. Magnetism Video and worksheet
5. Magnetism: What's the attraction?

Homework
None

Friday, December 13, 2019

Agenda Dec. 12 and Dec. 13

Agenda
1. Counselors and Xello
2. Finish Magnetic Fields of Force Lab

Homework
Obtain new composition book for the semester 2 lab book if you haven't already.


Agenda Dec. 10 and Dec. 11

Agenda
1. Quiz
2. Correct Math connection and open-ended responses
3. Can Magnets Push or Pull without touching?
4. Magnetic Fields of Force Lab

Homework
Obtain a new composition book for semester 2 lab book 


Monday, December 9, 2019

Agenda Dec. 6 and Dec. 9

Agenda
1. Free-falling objects
2. Phet Gravity forces simulation
3. Elephant versus Feather Article
4. Math Connection Potential Energy
5. Open-ended Responses
6. Gravity Notes, link on Google Classroom

Homework
Study for Gravity Quiz



Agenda Dec. 4 and Dec. 5

Agenda
1. Finish Pendulum Lab
2. Energy Conversion Notes
3. Why Things Fall?
4. What is Gravity?
5. Experiencing Gravity
6. Assessment: Hot Wheeling Hills

Homework
Finish classwork


Monday, December 2, 2019

Agenda Dec. 2 & Dec. 3

Agenda
1. Legends of Learning, New playlist
3. Pendulum Lab

Homework
NONE


Friday, November 22, 2019

Agenda Nov. 22

Agenda
1. Trajectory Video
2. The Swinging Pendulum Probe 44

Homework
None

Agenda Nov. 20 and Nov. 21

Agenda
1. Potential Energy Quiz
2. Finish and turn in Skate Park Packet
3. Bill Nye Gravity Video
4. Potential Energy Calculations
5. Legends of Learning

Homework
None

Agenda Nov. 18 & 19

Continue from Nov. 14 and Nov. 15

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Agenda Nov. 14 and Nov. 15

Agenda
1. Kinetic Energy Quiz
2. Legends of Learning, Check Google Classroom for the link and instructions.
3. Kinetic/Potential Energy Skate Park assignment
4. Potential Energy Math Practice

Homework
Prepare for Potential Energy Quiz


Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Agenda Nov. 12 and Nov. 13

Agenda
1. Finish Bumper Lab and turn in
2. That's the way the ball bounces! Lab Activity page 71 LB
3. Eureka video: Potential Energy page 72 LB
4. BrainPop Video Kinetic Energy page 73 LB
5. Gravitational Potential Energy Notes, Link in Google Classroom page 74 LB
6. Rolling Marbles page 75 LB

Homework
Study for Kinetic Energy Quiz based on the BrainPop Video:Kinetic Energy

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Agenda Nov. 5 & Nov. 6

Agenda
1. Turn in SNAPS Lab Station 5 Project
2. Lab Book Check
3. Finish Mass, Speed, & KE Lab
4. New Seats
5. Build a Better Bumper

Homework
Get parents signatures on the Lab Book Grade Sheet



Friday, November 1, 2019

Agenda Nov. 1 and Nov. 4

Agenda
1. Correct KE practice problem Worksheet
2. Mass, Speed, and Kinetic Energy pre-lab
3. Mass, Speed, and Kinetic Energy Lab

Homework
Finish SNAPS Lab Station 5 Project



Agenda Oct. 31 - C-Day

Agenda
1. Disney Imagineering Energy Video/Notes
2. Finish Google Classroom Notes on KE, PE, & ME

Homework
No Homework



Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Agenda 10-29 & 10-30

Agenda
1. Turn in SNAPS Lab
2. Work on Station 5 project
3. Understanding car crashes video/notes
4. Google Classroom Notes pages 63-65 in the lab book
5. Criteria versus Constraints
6. Kinetic Energy Practice Problems- Finish for homework

Homework
finish Kinetic Energy Practice Problems. 


Monday, October 28, 2019

Agenda 10-28- C-Day

 Agenda
1. Finish SNAPS Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy Lab Rotation
2. Station 5 (project) will be due next week. 

Homework
None 

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Agenda 10-23 and 10-24

Agenda
1. SNAPS Lab PE & KE

Homework
Finish Bottle lab and Lab Check Sheet- Will be collected next class period. 




Monday, October 21, 2019

Agenda 10-21 and 10-22

Agenda
1. Quarter 1 Final
2. Bill Nye -Friction
3. Football helmet article

Homework
NONE

Friday, October 18, 2019

Agenda 10-17 and 10-18

Agenda
1. BrainPop Quiz
2. Correct math practice problems for Newton's 2nd law and Newton's 3rd law
3. Bottle Lab
4. Lab Check Sheet

Homework
Study for Final, Monday for A Block and Tuesday for B Block

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Agenda 10/16

Agenda
1. Finger Strength Worksheet
2. Equal and Opposite 
3. Notes/videos
4. Newton's 2nd law practice problems
5. Review Assessment page 407 in the textbook

Homework
Finish practice problems and textbook page 407

Final now on Oct. 21 for A-Block and Oct. 22 for B-Block, Study guide was posted last week. 

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Agenda 10/15

Agenda
1. Finger Strength Worksheet
2. Equal and Opposite 
3. Notes/videos
4. Newton's 2nd law practice problems
5. Review Assessment page 407 in the textbook

Homework
Finish practice problems and textbook page 407

Final now on Oct. 21 for A-Block and Oct. 22 for B-Block, Study guide was posted last week. 

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Agenda Oct. 9 & Oct. 10

Agenda
1. Finish Science Today
2. Car Mass Lab
3. Notes/video
4. practice problems for Newton's second law
5. Review Assessment pages 407-408

homework
Finish classwork, especially the Car Mass Lab. I will be collecting it.


Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Study Guide for Quarter 1 Final

Final October 15 for A-Block and October 16 for B-block
31 questions
29- multiple choice
2- graphing

What to know:
1. Know how to calculate speed, velocity, and acceleration. What is the difference between speed and velocity.
2. Know how to create and read a Distance versus time graph and how to label the axis's 
3. Know what different lines mean on a distance versus time graph. I.E. What line means an object is stationary, etc. 
4. Know Newton's three laws of motion.
5. Know how to calculate force
6. Know how to define gravity, inertia, friction, force
7. What is the difference between an unbalanced force and balanced force.

Force and Motion Vocabulary


Define

  1. Position
  2.  Direction
  3.  Distance
  4. Reference point
  5.  Frame of Reference
  6. Position
  7.  Orientation
  8. Speed
  9.  Velocity
  10.  Units
  11. centimeter, meter, millimeter
  12.  X- axis, Y-axis, 
  13. manipulated (independent) variable
  14. responding (dependent) variable
  15. net force
  16.  kinetic energy versus potential energy
  17.  balanced and unbalanced forces
  18.  Magnitude
  19.  newton
  20. Inertia
  21.  friction, lubrication
  22.  thermal energy 
  23. Acceleration,
  24. direct relationship
  25.  indirect/inverse relationship
  26. Momentum




Friday, October 4, 2019

Agenda Oct. 4 & Oct. 8

Agenda
1. Turn in Lab: Determine how friction affects speed
2. Phet Simulation - Friction part 2
3. Quizizz
4. Rolling to a stop: probe 19
5. Science Article
6. Science Today- Parkour Force

Homework
Finish classwork- Mainly the Science Article activity 

Agenda Oct. 2 & Oct. 3

Agenda
1. Lab Determine how Friction Affects Speed

Homework
Finish for homework



Agenda Sept. 30 & Oct. 1

Agenda
1. Lab Book Check
2. Quiz -CER
3. Finish Friction assignments

Homework
Finish classwork

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Agenda Sept. 26 & 27

Agenda
1. Finish skate park Phet simulation
2. Force Graphic organizer
3. Friction minilab
4. Friction Notes
5. Friction Phet Simulation. 

Homework
1. Lab Book check next class
2. Quiz next class 


Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Agenda Sept. 24 & 25

Agenda
1. CER practice (LB p. 40)
2. Energy Skate Park (Finish next class)
3. Combining Notes [LB p. 41 & 42(if needed)]
4. Textbook Review questions pages 365 to 367
5. Graphic Organizer, we will do in class next class (A-block)

Homework
Finish Textbook Review questions page 365 and 366



Agenda Sept. 23 B-Block

Agenda
1. Review CER moon verses mars
2. Collision and Energy
3. Eureka Science videos and worksheet
4. Text Book/Notes CER -forces
5. Net force worksheet

Homework
Finish Classwork


Friday, September 20, 2019

Agenda 19 & 20

Agenda
1. Collision and Energy
2. Eureka Science videos and worksheet
3. Inertia Notes
4. Net Force

Homework
Finish the Net Force worksheet or any other classwork


Updated TOC

26. Distance -Time Graph
27. Following Jack part 1
28. Interpreting D vs. T graphs
29. Go cart test run
30.Following Jack part 2
31. Force and Motion ideas
32.  Washer and cup activity
33. Minilab: Newton's First law of motion using washer
34. Disney Imagineer - Force and motion video, pink half sheet
35. Inertia Notes
36. Inertia Notes continue
37. Collisions and Energy Flow Diagram Template
38. Eureka Science videos- Inertia and Mass
39. Calculating Net Force - Examples
40. CER- Forces
41. Notes - Combining forces
42. Continued if needed
43. Textbook Review p. 365 to 367
44. Graphic Organizer: Is the force with you?
45. Mini-lab: What is Friction?

Extra worksheets can be found in the classroom and on Google Classroom

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Agenda Sept. 16 & 17

Agenda
1. Position - Time Graph Quiz
2. Retake (A-Block only)
3. Force and Motion Idea Probe (page 31 in Lab Book)
4. Washer/cup activity (page 32 in Lab Book)
5. Mini-lab Newton's First Law of Motion (Inertia) (B-block only, A-block on Sept. 18)
6. Egg drop demo
7. Phet Simulation forces and motion (A-block will finish on Sept. 18)

Homework
Finish class work -B - block finish the Phet simulation forces and motion for homework


Monday, September 16, 2019

Agenda Sept. 12 & 13

1. Discuss Last quiz - Retake if needed, B-block only, A-Block on Monday Sept. 16
2. Finish Interpreting Distance vs. Time Graphs with the Go Motion Sensor
3. Go Cart Test Run
4. Following Jack Part 2

Homework
Finish any work not completed in class and Finish CER writing assignment on Google Classroom 


Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Agenda Sept. 10 & 11

Agenda
1. Cup Activity
2. CER Dicussion
3. CER practice and assignment

Homework
Finish CER assignment



Agenda Sept. 6 and Sept. 9

Agenda
1. New Seats
2. Following Jack Part 2
3. Distance vs. Time graphs
4.  Interpreting Graphs  

Homework
None



Monday, September 9, 2019

Teachers Pay Teachers Class Fund

I have created a class fund through Teachers pay Teachers that will help me purchase curriculum to supplement what we are already doing in class. I appreciate any help because some of the amazing activities can get pricey. Thank you.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Mr-St-Peter-85437

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Have a great day!

Jase St. Peter
Rio Norte JH School


Thursday, September 5, 2019

Agenda Sept. 4 & Sept. 5

Agenda
1. Motion Quiz
2. Turn in Car Lab and Lab Book
3. Finish Moving Man Phet Simulation

Homework
Finish Moving Man Simulation



Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Agenda Aug. 30 & Sept. 3

Agenda
1. Review Frame of Reference Quiz
2. Lab: Evaluating Motion and Graphing of Data
Essential Question: How do we find out how fast something is moving?
3. Phet Simulation: Moving Man

Homework
1. Study for Quiz on Speed and graphing
2. Prepare Lab Book for turn in. 
3. I will be collecting The Lab: Evaluating Motion and Graphing

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Celebrating 150 years!

You might know that College Football is celebrating 150 years of existence, but did you know the Periodic Table is also celebrating 150 years of existence.

Agenda 28 & 29

Agenda
1. Finish Motion Notes p. 17 & 18
2. Finish Measuring Lab p. 19 & 20
3.  Speed, Velocity & acceleration notes summary p. 21
4. How do measure speed? Billiard ball activity p. 22
5. When does an object accelerate? accelerometer activity p. 23
6. Motion Practice Problem p. 24
7. Roller Coaster Ride probe 11 p. 25

Homework
Finish class work
Lab Book Check Sept. 4 for A-Block and Sept. 5 for B- Block


Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Agenda Aug. 26 &27

Agenda
1. Good Things
2. Frame of Reference Quiz
3. Capturing Kids Heart Social Contract
4. Measuring Practice Lab
5. Continue Motion Notes

Homework
Finish anything you need to finish for the lab book.


Thursday, August 22, 2019

Agenda Aug. 22 & 23

Agenda
1. Correct and stamp homework
2. Elaborate Lab Activity: Describing Position (p. 12 in Lab Book)
3. Elaborate Activity: Changing Position (p. 13 in LB)
4. Concept Map (p. 15 in LB)
5. Motion Vocabulary
   a. Motion
   b. Reference Point
   c. Frame of reference
   d. Position
   e. Distance
    f. Direction
6.  Motion notes
7. Where is Rudy the River Hawk

Homework
1. Study for Frame of reference quiz
2. Finish Where is Rudy the River Hawk

Extra worksheets on Google Classroom 



Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Lab Book Table of Contents

1. Cover Page
2. Table of contents
3. Table of contents continued
4. Physics Chat
5. Science safety rules
6. science safety vocabulary
7. Safety in the science laboratory
8. Daily Kick Off - Reference point Anchor Phenomena and Essential Questions
9. Treasure Map
10. Describing Position on a Coordinate Plane page 1
11. Describing Position on a Coordinate Plane page 2
12. Elaborate Lab Activity - Describing Position
13. Elaborate Activity - Changing Position
14. Google Classroom assignment Points of Reference: It's all in how you look at things, print assignment or write in your answers on the page 
15. Objects Location Concept Map
16. Motion Vocabulary
17. Motion Notes
18. Motion Notes continue
19. Measuring part 1
20. Measuring part 2
21. Speed, velocity and acceleration summary
22. How do we measure speech
23. Describing acceleration using an accelerometer
24. Motion Practice
25. Roller Coaster Ride probe 11

Extra worksheets for assignments can be found in the absent work bin in the classroom or can be printed from Google Classroom

Agenda 20 & 21

Agenda
1. Safety Test

2. Lab Book set up

3. Energy of Motion Phenomena and Essential Questions (page 8 in the Lab Book)

Essential Question- What will happen when the truck comes into contact with the pole? Point of Reference Skateboard How do we decide when an object is moving? Leading Questions: a. What object in the skateboard video appears to be moving? What appears to be still or not moving? example: When using Google Maps on a mobile device it will often use your current location.

4. Treasure Map Activity [p. 9 in Lab Book (L.B.)]

5. Describing Position on a Coordinate Plane Worksheet (Finish for homework) (p. 10 & 11)

Homework
Finish Describing Position on a Coordinate Plane Worksheet
In Google classroom complete the Points of reference (p. 14 L.B.)
Note: page 12 and 13 in the lab book will be given next class period)

Monday, August 19, 2019

Agenda Aug. 16 & 19

Agenda
1. Collect Papers/stamp Green Paper Assignment
2. Kahoot - Science Safety
3. Finish Escape Room
4. Fill out Reflection
5. Watch Why study science? on Google Classroom and write a summary

Homework
Study for Safety Test
20 MC questions, study the first 20 rules. The chemistry rules will be covered 2nd Semester


Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Agenda Aug. 14 & 15

Agenda
1. Course outline, Safety Contract, Donation letter
2. Finish Physics Chat
3. Chromebook numbers and logon details
4. Google classroom logon
5. Safety/Skills Escape Room

Homework
Parent/Guardian signatures

Safety Test 
A- Block - Aug. 20
B-Block - Aug. 21

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

First Day of 2019-2020 school year

Agenda (Aug. 13)
1. New seats
2. Physics Chat
3. Science Safety

Homework
None for today, we will complete the Physics Chat Activity next class period.

Supply recommendations 
1. Composition Book, college rule ( it is a good idea to have 2 or 3 for the school year)
2. glue or tape
3. pens, pencils, etc. 

Friday, May 24, 2019

Missing Assignments

please review your child's science grade with them and make sure they turn in any missing assignments before May 29th. Thank you.  


Monday, May 20, 2019

End of the School Year Final Study Guide


The final will be 40 to 50 multiple choice questions based on the content listed below
A-Block - May 30
B-Block May 31

1.       Know the difference between a cell, tissue, organ, and organ system
2.       What are the levels or organization in living organisms?
3.       Multicellular versus unicellular
4.       Describe the major function of the following systems:
a.       Circulatory
b.       Digestive
c.       Respiratory
d.       Integumentary
e.       Immune
f.        Excretory
5.       How do the different systems relate to each other
6.       Understand the difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration
7.       What is the basic unit of living organisms = Cells
8.       Be able to identify all cell organelles
9.       Understand the energy levels in an energy pyramid
10.   Be able to recognize organisms within a food chain/web, i.e. decomposers, primary consumer, secondary consumer, etc.
11.     Describe the difference between herbivore, omnivore, and carnivore
12.   Know the difference of chromosomes in a sex cells compared to normal body cells: i.e. a fruit fly has 4 chromosomes in its body cells and the sex cells have 2 chromosomes, always half the number
13.   Humans have 46 chromosomes in our body cells and 23 chromosomes in our sex cells, sperm and eggs (sperm & eggs = gametes).
14.   Describe DNA, Chromosomes, Chromatin, RNA, Genes,
15.   What is the process of protein Synthesis
16.   Discuss the difference between Asexual reproduction and Sexual reproduction
17.   How do sperm and egg create a zygote? What is a zygote?
18.   Describe the difference between dominant allele and recessive allele
19.   What does it mean when a gene is sex-linked?
20.   Define heterozygous, homozygous, dominant homozygous, recessive homozygous, how do we abbreviate these for a Punnett Square
21.   Be able to complete a Punnett Square, be able to identify percentages of the genotypes and phenotypes.
22.   Define Natural selection, selective breeding selection, competition, speciation, common ancestor
23.   Autotroph versus heterotroph
24.   Producers versus consumers
25.   Understand the difference between bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals (species within these major groups of classification share similarities. i.e. squirrels and rabbits are with the animal kingdom.
26.   Understand the age of fossils within rock layers


Friday, May 17, 2019

TOC Update


86. Independent Practice
87. The Bee Crisis
88. Observing Flowers
89. Which Flowers do the pollinators prefer?
90. Population Video Questions
91. Discussion Diamond
92. Science Today: Bees and California Drought
93. Competition in Ecosystems
94. Competition in Ecosystems questions
95. Partner Discussion
96. APK: Competition in Ecosystems
97. BrainPop: Population Growth
98. Organism Interactions in Ecosystem
99. Lions Benefit from Elephant Poaching ...
100. What Behavior has more success
101. Javelina and cactus
102. Natural Selection Reflect Article
103. Cascading Connection
104. Survival
105. Peppered Moths and natural selection
106. Peppered Moth Simulation

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Missing Work and Final

Last day to turn in late work is May 29th. Science final is May 30 and May 31. A study guide will be provided sometime next week.  




Friday, May 3, 2019

Updated pages to Lab Book TOC



68. The first genetically altered... (Salmon Article)
69.Word Concepts to word meaning
70. Genes and Proteins
71. Identifying cause and effect in mutations
72. Inheritance (Accessing Prior Knowledge)
73. Using a Punnett Square
74. Genetic Variation (Reflect Article)
75. Introducing Variation
76. Inheritance: The Probability of traits
77. Math Connections: Genes
78. Natural Selection Notes
79. It all adds up
80. Genetic Variation in Monsters
81. Reproductive Structures and Behaviors half sheet
82. Genetic Socratic Seminar
83. Increasing the odds
84. Reproduction in Plants and Animals: Reflect
85. Plant and Animal Reproductive Characteristics

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Strike prevention in science

Remember, "3 strikes and your out"! 

Expected behaviors to prevent from earning strikes in science. I would love for you to be able to participate in the end of the year activities for Team Rubicon and Team Zambezi field trips.
  • Follow the social contract that was created during quarter 1
  • Being quiet during class discussions
  • Use lab supplies, equipment, etc. during activities appropriately
  • Leaving cellphones in your backpacks so you are not distracted during class or distracting others
  • Stay in your seat unless instructed otherwise during class
  • Ask to use the restroom, throw away trash, or sharpen pencils
  • Raise your hand before speaking unless instructed otherwise
  • Do the assignments given in class during the class period
  • Keep yourself and others around you safe by following all safety rules
  • Respect everyone's right to learn
Lets finish quarter 4 positively so we can enjoy the end of the year activities!


Thursday, April 11, 2019

Updated Table of Contents

59. Viruses versus bacteria video notes
60. What are germs? Article
61. What are germs? Questions
62. HIV & AIDS Vocabulary
63. Virus Key Concepts
64. Virus Review and Reinforce
65. Virus Enrich worksheet
66. Transmission HIV/AIDS PPT Notes
67. STI worksheet

See me if you need an extra copy of a worksheet.  


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Quarter 4: Lab Book Table of Contents


45. Investigative phenomena: Mutations
46. Amoeba Sisters: Video Recap
47. Mapping Human Genes
48. A.P.K. Genes and Gene Mutations
49. Video Notes
50. DNA Mutant Ninja Cells!
51. Modeling Mutations
52. Reflect Mutations
53. Investigative phenomena: Genes and Proteins
54. Where do proteins come from?
55. Rearranging Proteins
56. Chromosomes and Genes
57. Graphic Organizer: Pieces of the Genetic Puzzle
58. Review and Assessment: Textbook page 184 

Monday, February 25, 2019

Latest update to the lab book TOC

20. Science today:lungs
21. Great fossil find
22. Fossil drawing
23. Evidence of Evolution Notes
24. Linking Literacy:Desert Fish
25. Whale Evolution
26. Fossil Record: Pink reflect packet
27. Reading for meaning: Fossil Record
28. Fossil Record Map
29. Fossil Record Vocabulary
30. Notes continued
31. Fossil and Radioactive dating worksheet
32. The La Brea Tar Pits worksheet
33. Animal Limbs: Same or Different?
34. Forelimb Comparison Activity
35. Skeleton Sort
36. Skeleton sort questions
37. Comparative Anatomy and Embryology Reading
38. Anatomy and Embryology Questions
39. Comparing Fossils and bones: Dinos for Dinner
40. Evidence for evolution video notes
41. Comparing Embryology Notes
42. Embryonic Development Packet (Reflect) and Questions
43. Organizing Embryos
44. Our Fishy Past

If you are missing these worksheets they can be found in Google Classroom or in the handouts folder.


Friday, February 22, 2019

Fossil Record Test

Next weeks test will be a CER type of test. You will need to use what you have learned in class about the fossil record and apply that knowledge by interpreting charts, graphs, and text. Use the worksheets done in class as your study guide. 


Friday, February 1, 2019

Update to TOC

1. Title Page
2. Goals Page
3 to 5. Table of contents - number your pages from 1 to 100
6. Levels of Organization
7. Linking Literacy: Levels of organization
8. Student Reference sheet: Body Systems
9. Bodies and Systems (White Packet, last page can be done for extra credit, take pictures or videos of yourself- 15 points of extra credit)
10.Reading Science: Getting organized
11. Communicating Science: Energy Drinks
12. Brace Map
13. Bone Chart Student Handout
14. have a Heart
15. Feel the Beat (Pulse rate) Activity
16. Just Breathe
17. Microscope Day
18. Bones and Muscles of the Arm
19. Exploring The Digestive System

Lab Book Due:
A-block due Feb. 5
B-block due Feb. 6

Friday, January 25, 2019

Study Guide for Body Systems Test


Test will be moved back a day.

A-Block Feb. 5, 2019
B-Block Feb. 6, 2019

What to study: (34 Questions, a few true/false, mostly Multiple Choice, Some fill in answers too)

1. Know that oxygen/carbon dioxide is exchanged within the respiratory system
2. Describe the direction of blood flow through the heart and know the blood carries oxygen to the cells.
3.What system gets rid of urine (i.e. liquid waste) - Excretory System
4. Compare the differences between veins, arteries, and capillaries.
5. What are the structures of the heart, aorta, valves, etc.
6. What systems sends messages to the brain?
7. compare and contrast the tissue types, nerve tissue, muscle tissue, connective tissue, and epithelial
8. Where is blood produced? Bone marrow of the skeletal system
9. Know the major functions of all the systems covered during the presentations
10. What are the levels of organization in the human- cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism. You should also know the definition of each.
11. Compare and contrast smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and skeletal (or striated) muscle
12. What is the difference between an involuntary muscle and voluntary muscle
13. Why do muscles have to work in pairs?
14. Define stimulus, impulse, reaction, and response
15. Know the structures in the respiratory system, lungs, trachea, bronchi, and larynx, etc.
16. Know what happens when you breath in and out.
17. Compare and contrast the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system,  etc.
18. Terms to know for the fill in section
      a. stimulus, diaphragm, tissue, stress, breathing, response, triceps, smooth, epithelial, and organ system.
19. Make sure you understand the structures and function of the heart, know how blood flows through the heart.

Systems NOT on the test are Integumentary System, Lymphatic System, Endocrine System, and Reproductive system.

Systems to focus on  Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory, Respiratory, Excretory, and Nervous

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Study for Levels of Organization Quiz



A block - Jan. 17, 2019
B block -Jan. 18, 2019

Use the worksheets in your lab book to study from.

Table of Contents for Quarter 3



1. Title Page
2. Goals Page
3 to 5. Table of contents - number your pages from 1 to 100
6. Levels of Organization
7. Linking Literacy: Levels of organization
8. Student Reference sheet: Body Systems
9. Bodies and Systems (White Packet, last page can be done for extra credit, take pictures or videos of yourself- 15 points of extra credit)

Monday, January 14, 2019

New Lab Book Set Up



PAGES

1. Title Page
    a. name
    b. period
    c. Your interests - include pictures, drawings, or words, etc.
2. Three short term goals, goals you could accomplish by summertime
     three long term goals, future accomplishments
3 to 5. Table of contents, number your Table of Contents (TOC) from 1. to 100, and number all the pages in your lab book to make it easier for future assignments. 

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