Know and be able to:
GENETICS
_____Define genotype.
_____What is an allele?
_____Distinguish between dominant and recessive alleles.
_____Identify the alleles in a given genotype.
_____Identify homozygous genotypes.
_____Identify heterozygous genotypes.
_____Why do different alleles change the trait expressed?
_____Define phenotype.
_____Determine phenotypes based on genotypes.
_____Select a logical genotype letter based on phenotypes.
_____Create a Punnett square to determine the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring based on parent genotypes.
_____Determine percentages of phenotypes of offspring.
EVOLUTION
_____Explain the process of natural selection.
_____Explain how natural selection changes the genes and traits in a population.
_____Explain survival of the fittest.
_____Use the idea of natural selection to identify which individuals are fittest for a given situation or environment.
_____Define "theory" in science.
_____Identify evidence that supports the theory of evolution.
_____Use evidence to determine relatedness or history of living things.
Your best review resources are your classwork and homework assignments.
Textbooks will be collected next week. If you need to rely on your textbook for review after turning it in, refer to the online textbook.
Please see me with any questions!
Friday, June 10, 2016
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
DNA and Proteins Quiz - Thursday, 5/19/16
Use the following to guide your review for Thursday's quiz.
The best way to review is to practice! Use your classwork assignments as a guide. Can you re-do the work you did in class on your own?
Be able to:
___ Describe the shape of a DNA molecule
___ Explain how DNA is organized in a cell's nucleus
___ Name the building block of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
___ Describe what that building block is made up of
___ Identify DNA base pairs
___ Name the building block of proteins
___ Explain how DNA is linked to a person's traits
___ Explain the process of DNA coding for proteins
(What is made? Where does it happen in a cell?)
___ Create a complementary RNA sequence from a given DNA sequence
___ Read an amino acid table
___ Use an RNA sequence and an amino acid table to write an amino acid sequence
Resources:
-Chapter 6 Section 1 - for the structure of DNA
-Chapter 6 Section 2 - for protein synthesis
Classwork:
The best way to review is to practice! Use your classwork assignments as a guide. Can you re-do the work you did in class on your own?
Be able to:
___ Describe the shape of a DNA molecule
___ Explain how DNA is organized in a cell's nucleus
___ Name the building block of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)
___ Describe what that building block is made up of
___ Identify DNA base pairs
___ Name the building block of proteins
___ Explain how DNA is linked to a person's traits
___ Explain the process of DNA coding for proteins
(What is made? Where does it happen in a cell?)
___ Create a complementary RNA sequence from a given DNA sequence
___ Read an amino acid table
___ Use an RNA sequence and an amino acid table to write an amino acid sequence
Resources:
-Chapter 6 Section 1 - for the structure of DNA
-Chapter 6 Section 2 - for protein synthesis
Classwork:
-DNA Notes
-Transcription
-Decoding mRNA
-Codon Bingo
-Snorks activity
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Resources for Disease Brochure
Please use reliable resources for your disease brochure.
Your brochure should be accurate and thorough!
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RELIABLE RESOURCES
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PROTOZOAN
DISEASES:
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BACTERIAL
DISEASES:
(Click on the name of the disease for information specific to that disease.)
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VIRAL
DISEASES:
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Please see me with questions as they come up!
- Mrs. Hong
Monday, March 7, 2016
Assessment: Thursday, 3/10/16
On Thursday, you will be taking your final assessment for the ecology unit (Chapter 18). Your past assessments, your classwork, and Chapter 18 in your textbook are your best resources.
This assessment will consist of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
_____Identify resources organisms would compete for
_____Identify adaptations that prey species have to hide from / protect themselves from predator species
_____Identify adaptations that predator species have to catch / eat prey species
_____Given scenarios describing species' relationships, identify whether the relationship is mutualism, parasitism, or commensalism
Resources:
TOC #107 - 109 Chapter 18.3 Notes (all 3 note sheets)
TOC # 111 Symbiosis Examples
DO NOW
HW p. 497
Chapter 18.3
_____Define producer
_____Define consumer
_____Define decomposer
_____Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem
Is energy the same at all levels? Why? Why not?
_____Create a food chain based on feeding relationships
_____Create an energy pyramid based on energy relationships
_____Describe how energy affects populations in an ecosystem
What are the sizes of different populations in an ecosystem like? Why?
_____Describe how changes in one population of organisms affect other populations of organisms in a food chain
Resources:
TOC # 100 - DR Ch. 18.2
TOC # 101 - Prairie Ecosystem
TOC # 103 - Energy - in an Ocean Ecosystem
TOC # 104 - Energy in Ecosystems
Chapter 18.2
_____Determine carrying capacity from a graph of population number vs. time
_____Identify changes that can affect a population's carrying capacity
Resources:
TOC # 105 - Box Lake
TOC # 106 - Carrying Capacity: Graphing
DO NOW
Chapter 18.3
_____Define population
_____Define community
_____Define ecosystem
_____Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
Resources:
TOC #98 - Ecosystems Notes
TOC #99 - DR. Ch. 18.1
Chapter 18.1
Please, see me or email me with questions BEFORE Thursday!
Happy studying!
- Mrs. Hong
This assessment will consist of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
Be able to:
_____Identify resources organisms would compete for
_____Identify adaptations that prey species have to hide from / protect themselves from predator species
_____Identify adaptations that predator species have to catch / eat prey species
_____Given scenarios describing species' relationships, identify whether the relationship is mutualism, parasitism, or commensalism
Resources:
TOC #107 - 109 Chapter 18.3 Notes (all 3 note sheets)
TOC # 111 Symbiosis Examples
DO NOW
HW p. 497
Chapter 18.3
_____Define consumer
_____Define decomposer
_____Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem
Is energy the same at all levels? Why? Why not?
_____Create a food chain based on feeding relationships
_____Create an energy pyramid based on energy relationships
_____Describe how energy affects populations in an ecosystem
What are the sizes of different populations in an ecosystem like? Why?
_____Describe how changes in one population of organisms affect other populations of organisms in a food chain
Resources:
TOC # 100 - DR Ch. 18.2
TOC # 101 - Prairie Ecosystem
TOC # 103 - Energy - in an Ocean Ecosystem
TOC # 104 - Energy in Ecosystems
Chapter 18.2
_____Determine carrying capacity from a graph of population number vs. time
_____Identify changes that can affect a population's carrying capacity
Resources:
TOC # 105 - Box Lake
TOC # 106 - Carrying Capacity: Graphing
DO NOW
Chapter 18.3
_____Define population
_____Define community
_____Define ecosystem
_____Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
Resources:
TOC #98 - Ecosystems Notes
TOC #99 - DR. Ch. 18.1
Chapter 18.1
Please, see me or email me with questions BEFORE Thursday!
Happy studying!
- Mrs. Hong
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Assessment Friday, 2/26
This will be a quiz-length assessment.
Use the guide below to focus your studying and review of class materials and homework.
Please see me with questions!
_____Order the levels of biological organization from simple to complex
_____Define population
_____Define community
_____Define ecosystem
_____Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
Resources:
TOC #98 - Ecosystems Notes
TOC #99 - DR. Ch. 18.1
Chapter 18.1
_____Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem
_____Create a food chain based on feeding relationships
_____Create an energy pyramid based on energy relationships
_____Describe an energy pyramid
_____Describe how energy affects populations in an ecosystem
_____Describe how changes in one population of organisms affects other organisms in a food chain
Resources:
TOC # 100 - DR Ch. 18.2
TOC # 101 - Prairie Ecosystem
TOC # 103 - Energy - in an Ocean Ecosystem
TOC # 104 - Energy in Ecosystems (will be returned)
Chapter 18.2
_____Define carrying capacity
_____Determine carrying capacity from a graph of population number vs. time
_____Identify how changes in resources can affect a population's carrying capacity
Resources:
TOC # 105 - Box Lake
TOC # 106 - Carrying Capacity: Graphing
Happy studying!
- Mrs. Hong
Use the guide below to focus your studying and review of class materials and homework.
Please see me with questions!
Things to be able to do:
_____Order the levels of biological organization from simple to complex
_____Define population
_____Define community
_____Define ecosystem
_____Distinguish between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem
Resources:
TOC #98 - Ecosystems Notes
TOC #99 - DR. Ch. 18.1
Chapter 18.1
_____Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem
_____Create a food chain based on feeding relationships
_____Create an energy pyramid based on energy relationships
_____Describe an energy pyramid
_____Describe how energy affects populations in an ecosystem
_____Describe how changes in one population of organisms affects other organisms in a food chain
Resources:
TOC # 100 - DR Ch. 18.2
TOC # 101 - Prairie Ecosystem
TOC # 103 - Energy - in an Ocean Ecosystem
TOC # 104 - Energy in Ecosystems (will be returned)
Chapter 18.2
_____Define carrying capacity
_____Determine carrying capacity from a graph of population number vs. time
_____Identify how changes in resources can affect a population's carrying capacity
Resources:
TOC # 105 - Box Lake
TOC # 106 - Carrying Capacity: Graphing
Happy studying!
- Mrs. Hong
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Classification Assessment Monday, 2/8/16
On Monday, you will take a small assessment on the classification of living things.
Use this guide to focus your review.
Be able to:
_____Explain the importance of classifying living things.
_____Identify the 3 domains of life.
_____Sort an organism into a domain based on its cell type, unicellular/multicellular, and
description.
_____Organize the levels of classification from general to most specific.
_____Explain why the levels of classification get more specific from domain to species.
_____Identify the 6 kingdoms of life.
_____Sort an organism into a kingdom based on cell type, unicellular/multicellular,
autotroph/heterotroph, and description.
Resources:
Chapter 9.1
Chapter 9.2
class notes and activities
Use this guide to focus your review.
Be able to:
_____Explain the importance of classifying living things.
_____Identify the 3 domains of life.
_____Sort an organism into a domain based on its cell type, unicellular/multicellular, and
description.
_____Organize the levels of classification from general to most specific.
_____Explain why the levels of classification get more specific from domain to species.
_____Identify the 6 kingdoms of life.
_____Sort an organism into a kingdom based on cell type, unicellular/multicellular,
autotroph/heterotroph, and description.
Resources:
Chapter 9.1
Chapter 9.2
class notes and activities
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Mini quiz - Friday
This will be a graded classwork assignment.
You will be using your mitosis flipbook and notes to answer the graded questions!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Cell Energy Quiz Tuesday, 1/19
On Tuesday, 1/19, you will be taking a quiz on Cell Energy (Chapter 4 Section 2). This section of the chapter is about the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Use the guide below to plan your studying and review.
You may want to use it as a checklist.
Please see me with any questions you have! Sooner is always better!
Be able to:
____Identify the location of photosynthesis in a cell
____Write out the chemical formulas of reactants and products of photosynthesis
____Write out the names of reactants and products of photosynthesis
____Write out the chemical equation of photosynthesis (including energy)
____Identify the major location of cellular respiration in a cell
____Write out the chemical formulas of reactants and products of cellular respiration
____Write out the names of reactants and products of cellular respiration
____Write out the chemical equation of cellular respiration (including energy)
References:
Chapter 4 Section 2 in the textbook
TOC # 75 - Photosynthesis / Respiration Chart
TOC # 76 - Photosynthesis
TOC # 79 - Cellular Respiration
____Identify the form of energy involved in photosynthesis
____Identify the energy molecule found in cells
____Predict how changing the amount / presence of reactants will affect photosynthesis
____Predict how changing the amount / presence of reactants will affect cellular respiration
____Determine which chemical processes will occur based on the type of living thing and its environment
References:
Chapter 4 Section 2 in the textbook
TOC # 76 - Photosynthesis
TOC # 77 - Photosynthesis Model
TOC # 78 - Directed Reading - Cell Energy
TOC # 79 - Cellular Respiration
TOC # 80 - Cellular Respiration Model
TOC # 81 - Cell Energy Venn Diagram
____Describe how the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration relate to one another
____Describe how cellular respiration and breathing (respiration are different)
____Describe the difference between cellular respiration (aerobic respiration) and fermentation (anaerobic respiration)
References:
Chapter 4 Section 2 in the textbook
HW p. 97 / 1-4
TOC # 78 - Directed Reading - Cell Energy
TOC # 79 - Cellular Respiration
TOC # 81 - Cell Energy Venn Diagram
DO NOW 1/12/16
General References:
Chapter 4 Section 2 in the textbook
TOC # 73 - # 81
Happy studying,
Mrs. Hong
Friday, January 8, 2016
Mini Quiz: Monday, January 11
On Monday, you will take a brief quiz. It will consist of matching / identification of:
---the vocabulary terms from Chapter 4 Section 2:
photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fermentation
---the chemical formulas for:
carbon dioxide, water, oxygen, and glucose
---the chemical equations for:
photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Please refer to the textbook Chapter 4 Section 2 and your class notes and activities.
See you soon!
- Mrs. Hong
---the vocabulary terms from Chapter 4 Section 2:
photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fermentation
---the chemical formulas for:
carbon dioxide, water, oxygen, and glucose
---the chemical equations for:
photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Please refer to the textbook Chapter 4 Section 2 and your class notes and activities.
See you soon!
- Mrs. Hong
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Quiz Tuesday, 12/22: Membrane Transport
You will be taking a quiz on Tuesday on cell membrane transport.
The quiz will be a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions.
To review:
Be able to do / explain:
____Know the basic structure of the cell membrane: what it's made of
____Explain why the cell membrane is considered selectively permeable
Resources:
Chapter 4 Section 1
TOC #59 - The Cell Membrane
____Definition of active transport
____Understand examples of active transport: endocytosis and exocytosis
____Contrast endocytosis and exocytosis
____Definition of passive transport
____Definition of diffusion
____Be able to explain diffusion
____Explain how molecules will move by diffusion if given solutions of different concentrations
____Definition of osmosis
____Explain how water will move by osmosis if given solutions of different concentrations
____Understand how osmosis can affect cells: shriveling, swelling
____Understand and explain what kind of osmosis situation will cause a cell to shrivel
____Understand and explain what kind of osmosis situation will cause a cell to swell
Resources:
Chapter 4 Section 1
TOC # 61 - Membrane Notes : Bulk Transport
TOC # 63 - Directed Reading Chapter 4.1
TOC # 64 - Diffusion Notes
TOC # 65 - Understanding Diffusion
TOC # 66 - Osmosis Notes
TOC # 67 - Slugs and Osmosis (REVIEW SLUG EXAMPLE!)
TOC # 70 - Diffusion and Osmosis Examples
Happy studying! Please see me with questions.
- Mrs. Hong
The quiz will be a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions.
To review:
Be able to do / explain:
____Know the basic structure of the cell membrane: what it's made of
____Explain why the cell membrane is considered selectively permeable
Resources:
Chapter 4 Section 1
TOC #59 - The Cell Membrane
____Definition of active transport
____Understand examples of active transport: endocytosis and exocytosis
____Contrast endocytosis and exocytosis
____Definition of passive transport
____Definition of diffusion
____Be able to explain diffusion
____Explain how molecules will move by diffusion if given solutions of different concentrations
____Definition of osmosis
____Explain how water will move by osmosis if given solutions of different concentrations
____Understand how osmosis can affect cells: shriveling, swelling
____Understand and explain what kind of osmosis situation will cause a cell to shrivel
____Understand and explain what kind of osmosis situation will cause a cell to swell
Resources:
Chapter 4 Section 1
TOC # 61 - Membrane Notes : Bulk Transport
TOC # 63 - Directed Reading Chapter 4.1
TOC # 64 - Diffusion Notes
TOC # 65 - Understanding Diffusion
TOC # 66 - Osmosis Notes
TOC # 67 - Slugs and Osmosis (REVIEW SLUG EXAMPLE!)
TOC # 70 - Diffusion and Osmosis Examples
Happy studying! Please see me with questions.
- Mrs. Hong
Monday, November 30, 2015
Test - Friday, December 4
Your test on Friday will assess your understanding and skills in the beginning piece of our study of life science.
The test will be a combination of multiple choice, short response, and matching questions.
Use this guide to help you focus your review.
Feel free to use any and all resources available to you! I only mention a few here.
Be able to:
______ Identify the needs of all living things
______ Describe the characteristics of all living things
______ Understand the importance of DNA in a cell
______ Define homeostasis
References:
TOC # 41 - Chapter 2 Concept Map
Chapter 2 Section 1
Chapter 2 Section 2
______ Determine if a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic
______ Explain why a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic
______ Understand why eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells
References:
TOC #47 - Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
TOC # 51 - Cell Theory & Parts of the Cell
Chapter 3 Section 1
______ Identify organelles in a eukaryotic cell diagram
______ Identify eukaryotic cell organelle functions
References:
TOC # 51 - Cell Theory & Parts of the Cell
Chapter 3 Section 2
______ Analyze structure and function relationships based on descriptions
______ Identify the levels of biological organization
References:
TOC # 45 - Spontaneous generation / Cell Intro.
TOC # 56 - Organization Notes
Chapter 3 Section 3
Happy studying! Please see me with any questions before test day!
- Mrs. Hong
The test will be a combination of multiple choice, short response, and matching questions.
Use this guide to help you focus your review.
Feel free to use any and all resources available to you! I only mention a few here.
Be able to:
______ Identify the needs of all living things
______ Describe the characteristics of all living things
______ Understand the importance of DNA in a cell
______ Define homeostasis
References:
TOC # 41 - Chapter 2 Concept Map
Chapter 2 Section 1
Chapter 2 Section 2
______ Determine if a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic
______ Explain why a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic
______ Understand why eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells
References:
TOC #47 - Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
TOC # 51 - Cell Theory & Parts of the Cell
Chapter 3 Section 1
______ Identify organelles in a eukaryotic cell diagram
______ Identify eukaryotic cell organelle functions
References:
TOC # 51 - Cell Theory & Parts of the Cell
Chapter 3 Section 2
______ Analyze structure and function relationships based on descriptions
______ Identify the levels of biological organization
References:
TOC # 45 - Spontaneous generation / Cell Intro.
TOC # 56 - Organization Notes
Chapter 3 Section 3
Happy studying! Please see me with any questions before test day!
- Mrs. Hong
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Quiz Friday, 11/20 - Parts of a Cell
On Friday, you will take a brief quiz on cell structure and function.
Know and be able to do the following:
_____Describe the difference between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell structure
_____Give an example of a prokaryote
_____Give an example of a eukaryote
_____Identify organelles in a eukaryotic cell diagram
_____Identify the functions of organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Resources:
Table of Contents pages #45 - #52
Chapter 3 Section 1 (The Diversity of Cells)
Chapter 3 Section 2 (Eukaryotic Cells)
Inside the Cell website: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/insideacell/
Please see me with questions!
- Mrs. Hong
Know and be able to do the following:
_____Describe the difference between prokaryotic cell and eukaryotic cell structure
_____Give an example of a prokaryote
_____Give an example of a eukaryote
_____Identify organelles in a eukaryotic cell diagram
_____Identify the functions of organelles in a eukaryotic cell
Resources:
Table of Contents pages #45 - #52
Chapter 3 Section 1 (The Diversity of Cells)
Chapter 3 Section 2 (Eukaryotic Cells)
Inside the Cell website: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/insideacell/
Please see me with questions!
- Mrs. Hong
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Size & Scale
The websites below were used / mentioned in class yesterday. Enjoy!
Robert Hooke's Drawings (shown in class)
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/content/robert-hooke
Cell Size & Scale (shown in class)
Start at a coffee bean and shrink down to the size of a single carbon atom.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/
The Scale of the Universe
This shows both ends of the scale - from beyond microscopic to the entire known universe
http://htwins.net/scale2/
See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Hong
Robert Hooke's Drawings (shown in class)
http://askabiologist.asu.edu/content/robert-hooke
Cell Size & Scale (shown in class)
Start at a coffee bean and shrink down to the size of a single carbon atom.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/scale/
The Scale of the Universe
This shows both ends of the scale - from beyond microscopic to the entire known universe
http://htwins.net/scale2/
See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Hong
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Quiz - Needs and Characteristics of Life - Tuesday, 11/3
On Tuesday, November 3, you will be taking a quiz on the needs and characteristics of living things.
Understand and be able to do the following:
_____Define:
_____Identify the needs of living things
_____Describe why water is important for living things
_____Describe why a food source is so important for living things
_____Contrast autotrophs and heterotrophs
_____Identify an example of a nucleic acid
_____Identify the characteristics of living things
_____Describe why DNA is important for living things
_____Determine if material is / is not living based on characteristics of living things
References:
-Chapter 2 Section 1 - Characteristics of Living Things (pp. 38-41)
-Chapter 2 Section 2 - The Necessities of Life (pp. 42-47)
-DO NOW answers
-CW: Directed Reading - The Necessities of Life
-CW: Ch. 2 Concept Map (The Needs & Characteristics of Living Things)
-HW: Chapter 2 Review
-CW: Is it living?
NOTE: If you have not seen / do not have some of these resources yet, that means this resources are associated with a future lesson.
Understand and be able to do the following:
_____Define:
- organism
- stimulus
- homeostasis
- metabolism
- consumer(s)
- producer(s)
- decomposer(s)
- protein(s)
- carbohydrate(s)
- lipid(s)
- nucleic acid(s)
- ATP
_____Identify the needs of living things
_____Describe why water is important for living things
_____Describe why a food source is so important for living things
_____Contrast autotrophs and heterotrophs
_____Identify an example of a nucleic acid
_____Identify the characteristics of living things
_____Describe why DNA is important for living things
_____Determine if material is / is not living based on characteristics of living things
References:
-Chapter 2 Section 1 - Characteristics of Living Things (pp. 38-41)
-Chapter 2 Section 2 - The Necessities of Life (pp. 42-47)
-DO NOW answers
-CW: Directed Reading - The Necessities of Life
-CW: Ch. 2 Concept Map (The Needs & Characteristics of Living Things)
-HW: Chapter 2 Review
-CW: Is it living?
NOTE: If you have not seen / do not have some of these resources yet, that means this resources are associated with a future lesson.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Yeast Experiment : Balloon Final Pictures
The photos below were taken on Friday afternoon, around 4 PM.
These are all the experimental setups.
Some bottles and balloons started fizzing, so those bottles were put into the sink.
(Look at the back of some of the photos; you will see the sink.)
These are all the experimental setups.
Some bottles and balloons started fizzing, so those bottles were put into the sink.
(Look at the back of some of the photos; you will see the sink.)
You can click on each photo to see the photo enlarged in slideshow format.
Remember, your completed yeast lab student record is due on Thursday!
- Mrs. Hong
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Parts of an Experiment Quiz - Monday, October 5
Things to know and be able to do:
_____Make observations based
_____Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative observations
_____Make inferences based on observations
When reviewing an experimental setup:
_____Identify an independent variable
_____Identify a dependent variable
_____Identify a control (or control group)
_____Identify constants
Resources:
#2 DO NOW
#11 Observations in Science
#13 Scientific Processes Vocabulary
#15 The Ancient Puzzle - Closing Questions
#19 Independent Variables & Dependent Variables Practice
#20 Variable Worksheet
#21 DO NOW
#22 Control, Constants, IVs, DVs
#23 Scientific Method - Identifying Variables
#24 Simpson Science
Textbook Chapter 1 Section 2
Please see me with any questions!
- Mrs. Hong
_____Make observations based
_____Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative observations
_____Make inferences based on observations
When reviewing an experimental setup:
_____Identify an independent variable
_____Identify a dependent variable
_____Identify a control (or control group)
_____Identify constants
Resources:
#2 DO NOW
#11 Observations in Science
#13 Scientific Processes Vocabulary
#15 The Ancient Puzzle - Closing Questions
#19 Independent Variables & Dependent Variables Practice
#20 Variable Worksheet
#21 DO NOW
#22 Control, Constants, IVs, DVs
#23 Scientific Method - Identifying Variables
#24 Simpson Science
Textbook Chapter 1 Section 2
Please see me with any questions!
- Mrs. Hong
How We See Colors
When reviewing your Variable Worksheet homework, I briefly mentioned some of the physics behind color.
If you are interested in tinkering with "the primary colors of light," check out this simulation:
http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/color-vision/latest/color-vision_en.html
If you are interested in this, please feel free to speak with me about it!
- Mrs. Hong
If you are interested in tinkering with "the primary colors of light," check out this simulation:
http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/color-vision/latest/color-vision_en.html
If you are interested in this, please feel free to speak with me about it!
- Mrs. Hong
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Safety & Materials Quiz - Friday, 9/18
Typically. guides for quizzes and tests will be posted on this blog. You can review using this website, or you can print out the guide to study wherever you go!
For this Friday's quiz
_____ Be able to identify lab safety symbols
_____ Know general procedures / warnings associated with lab safety symbols
_____ Understand appropriate lab behavior
_____ Be able to identify inappropriate lab behavior and how to correct that behavior
_____ Know the names of lab equipment
RESOURCES:
*Lab safety contract
(You will receive a new Thursday. An electronic copy can be accessed with the link or on my website.)
*Science Lab Safety Symbols
*Lab safety scenarios / stations activity
(Scenarios and rules packet are posted on my website - in the Forms & Docs for Class section.)
*Lab safety cartoon homework ("Those People Don't Look Too Safe")
*Lab materials handout (This will be given out Thursday.)
It's another short week for us, but we have some good activities in store!
Enjoy your review,
Mrs. Hong
For this Friday's quiz
_____ Be able to identify lab safety symbols
_____ Know general procedures / warnings associated with lab safety symbols
_____ Understand appropriate lab behavior
_____ Be able to identify inappropriate lab behavior and how to correct that behavior
_____ Know the names of lab equipment
RESOURCES:
*Lab safety contract
(You will receive a new Thursday. An electronic copy can be accessed with the link or on my website.)
*Science Lab Safety Symbols
*Lab safety scenarios / stations activity
(Scenarios and rules packet are posted on my website - in the Forms & Docs for Class section.)
*Lab safety cartoon homework ("Those People Don't Look Too Safe")
*Lab materials handout (This will be given out Thursday.)
It's another short week for us, but we have some good activities in store!
Enjoy your review,
Mrs. Hong
Friday, August 28, 2015
The end of summer
Today is the last Friday of summer vacation. The season of summer won't end with the start of school, but a big day-to-day life change is quickly approaching.
I hope you enjoy what I have in store for this school year!
Looking forward to meeting you,
Mrs. Hong
I hope you enjoy what I have in store for this school year!
Looking forward to meeting you,
Mrs. Hong
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