Friday, June 8th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
Please see the post for math.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Dear 7th Graders,
For Wednesday’s class please view the pre-algebra page. You will complete the same reflection questions posted there for life science as well.
I do not want to give you redundant work so if you feel you can speak about both classes on one reflection that will be fine. If not, please send answers to the questions for both pre-algebra and life science.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2012
Dear 7th Graders,
Please use Tuesday morning as the last day of catch-up for the quarter. There are still a few students who have not submitted the recent unit test. This must be turned in by Tuesday night. Wednesday morning I will be entering all grades and by Wednesday evening your grades will be final. I will not accept any additional work after Tuesday.
For the classes on Wednesday and Friday I will be posting evaluations and reflections so stay tuned!
Hope you are all well,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
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Friday, June 1st, 2012
Dear 7th Graders,
Thank you to the students who have submitted the unit test.
Final grades are due in the middle of next week. Therefore, please use Wednesday and Friday classes to catch up on any missing work. Make sure you are not missing any lab work too. Labs still count more than general homework assignments.
I have not been diligently updating the virtual school assignment sheet. If you have any questions about missing work please e-mail me. I am more than willing to cc your parents if needed.
Most of you are missing at least one assignment or two. A few of you have completed all assignments on time and in an impressive manner. For the few that will have no catch up work to do please use this time to focus on your other subjects and other work that you are missing from other disciplines.
Next week we will focus on teacher, class, and self-evaluations.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Dear 7th Graders,
Today you will take your final unit test.
After much thought I have decided the test will be open-book. I know that some of you do not have your formal science text with you. Therefore, the test is also open-computer. This does not mean you are allowed to cut and paste responses from passages for which you search and find on the internet. This means you are allowed access to information using your formal text from class or the internet in addition to notes and PowerPoint presentations while completing the test.
In addition, the test will be in a different format. There are no multiple choice questions. It will consist of four topics– that you choose from a list of 22.
Therefore, choose wisely. Choose the topics about which you feel the more knowledgeable.
The completed test is due: Wednesday, May 30th. GOOD LUCK!
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Life Science — Unit: Structure and Function in Living Things
Unit Test
PART I: Choose TWO of the the following graphic organizers to complete. Complete each organizer to the best of your ability — using notes, text, and internet resources.
PART II: Choose TWO of the 16 different illustrations included in the packet below. Answer all of the following questions about EACH of the two illustrations chosen.
Question 1: Explain the illustration in your own words.
Question 2: What new information do you have on the illustration after taking life science?
Question 3: What is the most interesting thing about the illustration?
Question 4: What questions do you still have about the illustration?
Question 5: Why did you pick this illustration above the others?
Illustrations for Unit Test on Structure and Function in Living Things
Key to page number and topic of illustrations:
Page 1: Evolutionary Tree
Page 2: Human Classification
Page 3: Fungi Structure
Page 4: Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
Page 5: Plant Classification
Page 6: Leaf Cutaway
Page 7: Plant Structure
Page 8: Flower Parts
Page 9: Animal Phyla
Page 10: Symmetry
Page 11: Earthworm Anatomy
Page 12: Evolution of Animal Phyla
Page 13: Mollusk Body
Page 14: Egg Structure
Page 15: Eye Structure
Page 16: Fish Anatomy
Please e-mail me with any questions!
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Dear 7th graders,
We have reached the end of our unit on structure and function in living things. You need to use Wednesday’s class to review for our unit test which will be posted on: Tuesday, May 29th.
Please remember all the different topics covered:
1. Taxonomy and Systematics
2. Cladograms
3. Algae and Fungi
4. Bread Mold Lab
5. Plants
6. Roots, Stems, Leaves
7. George Washington Carver
8. Reproduction in Flowering Plants
9. Flower Lab
10. Animals
11. Invertebrate Structure and Function
12. Earthworm Dissection
13. Grasshopper Dissection
14. Vertebrate Structure and Function
15. Mammalian Eye Dissection
The unit test will be a series of short answer questions.
Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns.
Good Luck,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Friday, May 18th, 2012
AND
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
Dear 7th graders,
We are now moving from a study of invertebrates into a study of vertebrates.
You need to complete the following activities:
Exercise 1:
View and take notes from the following presentation.
As usual I have included the presentation in both PowerPoint and pdf:
Vertebrate Structure and Function PowerPoint
Vertebrate Structure and Function pdf
Exercise 2:
Complete the on-line virtual dissection of the mammalian eye.
This is a good site to start at for an introduction:
http://www.eschoolonline.com/company/examples/eye/eyedissect.html
This site will help you to understand what our dissection would have looked like had we done it in class:
http://anatomycorner.com/main/image-gallery/cow-eye/
Finally, this site is an excellent dissection as well. Make sure you follow the steps of the dissection and use the “eye diagram” link at the bottom to help you learn the parts of the eye.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/cow_eye/index.html
Exercise 3:
Using the above sites to help you complete the dissection of the mammalian eye you must complete the lab handout on pages 21 – 25 of this packet:
The Mammalian Eye Pages 21 – 25 Lab Investigation
Exercise 4:
After completing the lab you will be able to complete the following assessment on eye structure and function found on pages 12-13 of this packet:
Assessment sheet “The Mammalian Eye” skill and practice pages 12 – 13
Both the lab and the assessment on the mammalian eye are due: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
This is a lot of work to do but you have a full week of class to do it.
E-mail me with any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
AND
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Dear 7th graders,
For Friday and Tuesday you will focus your time on another dissection that should increase your understanding of invertebrate structure and function.
Exercise 1: Use the following link to access the online virtual grasshopper dissection.
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/ref/anatomy/ihop/
For the dissection make sure you go through each system individually. This means you need to highlight a system by clicking on the circle next to it and then clicking again to get rid of the system. In addition, make sure you click on “labels on.”
Exercise 2: Observations
Make a sketch of three of the six systems — include labels. You can scan your observation or take a picture and send it as an attachment.
Exercise 3: Analysis
Choose one of the three systems you sketched and do some research online to answer the following questions in a short essay.
1. What is the purpose of the system?
2. How does the structure of the system influence the function?
3. How is the system characteristic of invertebrates?
4. What would need to be different in this system for a vertebrate?
Your observations and analysis essay are due on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Earthwork Dissection Update: The website for the virtual dissection of an earthworm is working much better.
Therefore, you need to go through the “Lab Manual” and read about the anatomy of the earthworm. Once you have correctly identified the external and internal anatomy you need to answer all six questions found in the “Journal” and send me your answers. The answers to the six journal questions are due: Friday, May 11th.
Have Fun with the dissection!
Ms. Shabica
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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
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Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
Today we will discover exciting things about the animal kingdom. You will begin with a presentation on “Invertebrate Structure and Function.” Then you will perform an on-line virtual earthworm dissection.
Exercise 1: Please take notes from this presentation on invertebrate structure and function.
For PowerPoint:
PowerPoint on Invertebrate Structure and Function
For pdf:
Invertebrate Structure and Function pdf
Exercise 2: Please complete the on-line virtual dissection of an earthworm.
To access the Earthworm dissection click here:
http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_14/BL_14.html
The Lab Manual and Journal were not working well. Therefore you will need to do some independent research on the web to help you identify the external and internal anatomy of the work.
To access more information on the earthwork click here:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/annelida/annelida.html
You will need to submit answers to questions about the lab that I will post Wednesday morning. These questions will be due Friday, May 11th.
Good Luck and have fun!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
AND
Friday, May 4th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
For these two class sessions of the week you will be responsible for the following activities and exercises:
Exercise 1: Complete the activities attached.
Activity 1: Flower Parts (see PAGE 10 of packet)
Activity 2: Plant Reproduction (see PAGE 11 of packet)
PACKET: Flower Parts and Plant Reproduction
Exercise 2: We are moving from our study of plants to our study of animals. Please study and take notes from the following PowerPoint. It is attached as both a PowerPoint and as a pdf. Therefore, if you have had trouble in the past opening a PowerPoint please open using the pdf link. Thanks!
PowerPoint: What is an Animal? PowerPoint
Please e-mail me with any questions or clarifications.
The completed Flower Parts and Plant Reproduction activities are due: TUESDAY, MAY 8th, 2012
Have a good week!
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
Today we will continue the unit by learning about the reproduction of flowering plants.
Exercise 1: PowerPoint
Please go through the PowerPoint and take notes on the important concepts:
Reproduction in Flowering Plants PowerPoint
for those of you who prefer it in pdf form:
Reproduction of Flowering Plants pdf
Exercise 2: Flower Lab
Please complete this lab to the best of your ability. Although many of you will not have a microscope you will be able to complete the dissection of a flower to observe the reproductive organs. Answer as many questions as you can based on your access to the materials.
The lab is on pages 12 – 16 of this packet: Flower Lab Pages 12 – 16
The questions from the lab packet are due on Wednesday, May 2nd.
Have a great four-day weekend!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
Today you will solidify your understanding of plants, roots, stems, and leaves by completing the following two activities:
“The Parts of a Plant” found on pages 7 and 8 of the packet AND
“Root Structure Diagram” found on page 9 of the packet.
Here is the packet: Parts of Plant and Root Structure Diagram
Please e-mail me your responses to both activities by Friday morning.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
As you continue your study of bread mold we are going to push forward to delve into a study of plants. I will try to assign work while remaining cognizant of the existing lab which is due on Friday.
Exercise 1: Please go through the following PowerPoint on “What are Plants?”
Take notes as you review the slides.
Exercise 2: Continue with the second PowerPoint on “Roots, Stems, and Leaves”
Roots, Stems, Leaves PowerPoint
Take notes as you review the slides.
Exercise 3:
Complete the reading on George Washington Carver and the questions that follow.
Reading on George Washington Carver with questions
PLEASE NOTE: The reading on George Washington Carver is on page 5 of the packet above. The questions are on page 6. Many of the questions require you to do some extra research. Therefore, the questions will be due on Friday morning, April 27th.
Good Luck,
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, April 20th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
It has come to my attention that more than a few of you are having some challenges completing all the work assigned. Since this is my first time teaching virtually it may be the case that I have assigned too much work. Therefore, please spend Friday class time reviewing all the work from the week. In addition, make sure you have completed all the assignments.
Note: For the bread lab (mold) you have until Friday, April 27th to complete the questions — it will take a few days to have a growth of mold and then a few days to observe changes and answer questions.
Please e-mail me with any questions and concerns. I will be spending a lot of tonight, tomorrow night, and the weekend grading all of your work.
Thanks for all your hard work and patience!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
Part I: For Wednesday’s lesson you need to start with a primate cladogram which is page 3 of the skill and practice sheets.
Primate Cladogram Activity (PAGES 3 and 4)
Answer all questions on page 4.
If you are not sure about the answers you may use your peers and the internet.
E-mail your answers to mshabica@aisbmali.org by Friday morning.
Part II: After completing the cladogram activity use the following PowerPoint to review Algae and Fungi:
PowerPoint on Algae and Fungi Review
Take notes on concepts you do not remember.
Part III: Refer to the lab procedure included and do your best to complete the bread mold lab.
Bread Mold Lab (ONLY pages 5 – 8)
Obviously you may not have all the materials required. Growing mold is quite easy though, so improvise a little. It can be very colorful and a lot of fun!
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
Please find Tuesday’s lesson here: Grade 7 Life Science Tuesday April 17 2012
For the PowerPoint on “Taxonomy and Systematics” click here:
Taxonomy and Systematics PowerPoint
If you do not have the PowerPoint program you can open it as a pdf here:
Taxonomy and Systematics PowerPoint as a pdf
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I’m also interested in how long it takes you to complete all the listed exercises and requirements. Does it take longer than 70 minutes of class time and then 30 minutes of homework?
Study well!
Ms. Shabica
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Monday, April 16th, 2012
Dear Grade 7 Students,
I will post your lesson and assignments for our Tuesday class tomorrow night. In the interest of continuity and routine I will continue to post lessons for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Until Tuesday,
Ms. Shabica
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Hello Gr7 science students.
Posted 9/4
Here is the Chapter 4 test, Due Friday. I could only get WordPress to load it as a .PDF so it cannot be typed onto. I will email a word document to you and your parents so you can type right onto the test, but you can also use this one and just put answers on another sheet or into an email. Please let me know if you are not receiving the emails.
Life Science Chapter 4 Test Due 12/4
Posted 8/4
You can expect one more Life Science assignment from Mr. Cleary that will be due Friday, 13/4; Ms. Shabica will be running the Virtual School starting with your Tuesday 17/4 class.
Also, Mr. C made a few changes, extending due dates, below.
Posted 5/4 (modified 8/4)
Here are the assignments as they now stand. The .PDFs of the textbook are attached to an email sent to you and your parents.
For each section of chapter 4 (4-1 through 4-6) read the section and answer the end of section questions. Please email answers to both Mr. Cleary tcleary@aisbmali.org and Ms. Shabica mshabica@aisbmali.org
4-1 and 4-2 were assigned and due before spring break, but we will give you until Friday 6/4 to email the answers in. If you handed them in to Mr. Cleary you are done.
4-3 and 4-4 were assigned in an email Monday, but we will give you until Friday 6/4 to email the answers in. If you handed them in to Mr. Cleary you are done.
4-5 and 4-6 are assigned NOW (4/4) and are due TUESDAY 10/4 (was Monday, but there is no school Monday and you do not usually have science on Mondays).
For the Big Idea page, look at the Science Log writing activity. Write a short fiction about visiting a Geologic Period. You do not need to do internet research; just write based on the description from these pages. Minimum 2 PHAT paragraphs. Due TUESDAY 10/4 (was Monday, but there is no school Monday and you do not usually have science on Mondays).
For the ‘Challenges’ pages do the following questions and email the answers: pg 114, 1-14 odd; pg 115, 1-15 odd; pg 116, 1-5 choose 2, and 6-10 do all. Due Wednesday 11/4.
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