Lesson Plan Archive 2009 2010Click Holt CH. 2 It's Alive Or Is It? for Outline Notes
Click Holt CH. 3 Cells The Basic Units of Life for Outline Notes
Click Cells The Building Blocks of Life You will find a lot of additional resources on this link to help you!!
Click Cell Proccesses and Energy You will find a lot of additional resources on this link to help you!!
Click CH. 4 The Cell In Action for Outline Notes
Lesson Plans Week of Dec. 14 - Dec. 18
Interim Science Exam is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th.
AKS:
16: Explain how the human body is composed of organ systems functioning together
16a: Demonstrate understanding of the purpose and interactions of the major organ systems (digestive, respiratory, reproductive, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, immune)
Covers Chapters 22 - 25 in the textbook.
Essential Question:
What are the body systems?
Skeletal SystemMuscular SystemCardiovascular SystemNervous SystemDigestive SystemEndocrine SystemExcretory SystemIntegumentary System (Your skin, hair, and nails)Lymphatic SystemRespiratory SystemReproductive SystemHow do the body systems interact with each other?
Major Vocabulary:Homeostasis
|
Organ
|
Tissue
|
Skeletal System
|
Joint
|
Muscular System
|
Integumentary System
|
Epidermis
|
Dermis
|
Cardiovascular System
|
Artery
|
Capillary
|
Vein
|
Pulmonary Circulation
|
Systemic Circulation
|
Blood
|
Blood Pressure
|
Lymphatic System
|
Lymph
|
Lymph Node
|
Thymus
|
Spleen
|
Tonsils
|
Respiration
|
Respiratory System
|
Pharynx
|
Larynx
|
Trachea
|
Bronchus
|
Alveoli
|
Digestive System
|
Esophagus
|
Stomach
|
Pancreas
|
Small Instestine
|
Liver
|
Gallbladder
|
Large Intestine
|
Urinary System
|
Kidney
|
Nephron
|
Central Nervous System
|
Peripheral Nervous System
|
Neuron
|
Nerve
|
Brain
|
Integumentary System
|
Reflex
|
Feedback Mechanism
|
Retina
|
Cochlea
|
Endocrine System
|
Gland
|
Hormone
|
Asexual reproduction
|
Sexual Reproduction
|
Egg
|
Sperm
|
|
|
Class Activities:
Complete a body systems outline package.
Graphic Organizer on Human Body Systems Interactions
View:
Power Point Presentations:
Film: Human Body: Pushing The Limits - Strength (A review of the properties of bone and muscle)
Homework:Complete the tear out from the green workbook CH. 4 Section 3
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 4 Section 3 e-Activities on-line textbook (These are really helpful!!!)
Class Assignments and HandoutsCH. 4 (tearout from the green workbook)
Power Point PresentationCH. 2 It's Alive Or Is It Section 1 Click to advance the points within the slide presentation
CH. 2 It's Alive Or Is It Section 2 Click to advance the points within the slide presentation
Project:None
Tests/Quizzes/Assessments:Quiz: Friday, December 4th, The Cell Cycle including the phases of Mitosis
Click here for a Power Point Practice Quiz Mitosis Practice Quiz
Exam: Thursday, December 10th RBES Vocabulary Exam Covers words from both Quarter 1 and Quarter 2
Click on the following link for practice exams:These exams will be given as a combination exam including all 50 words.
Exam: Tuesday, November 17th CH. 4 The Cell In Action Vocabulary
Click here for a practice test CH. 4 The Cell In Action Vocabulary Exam
Exam: Friday, Nov. 20th CH. 4 Sections 1 & 2
Qtr 2 Mid-Term Exam: Monday, November 9th
Click here for the review quide Qtr. 2 Mid-Term Review
Exam: Wednesday, November 4th CH. 3 Vocabulary
Click CH. 3 Vocabulary Exam for a practice exam.
Exam: Tuesday, Oct. 27th CH. 2 It's Alive!! Or Is It?
Exam: Friday Oct. 16th Vocabulary Exam from CH. 2 It's Alive!! Or Is It?
Click It's Alive!! Or Is It? for a practice test.
Quiz: Wednesday, Oct.14 Six Characteristics of Living Things
Lesson Plans Week of 11/23 - 11/27Holiday Wednesday through Friday
This Unit's EQ's”
EQ: How do cells produce more cells?
What is the process called Mitosis?
How does cell division differ in animals and plants
Please see the CH. 4 Section 3 outline (click on the link Section 3 The Cell Cycle for details of subject content.
Major Vocabulary: Cell
|
Cell Membrane
|
Organelle
|
Nucleus
|
Prokaryote
|
Eukaryote
|
Cell Wall
|
Ribosome
|
Endoplasmic reticulum
|
Mitochondrion
|
Golgi complex
|
Vesicle
|
Lysosome
|
Tissue
|
Organ
|
Organ System
|
Organism
|
Structure
|
Function
|
Chromosome
|
Vacuole
|
Chloroplast
|
Cytoskeleton
|
Nucleolus
|
Diffusion
|
Osmosis
|
Passive Transport
|
Active Transport
|
Endocytosis
|
Exocytosis
|
Photosynthesis
|
Cellular Respiration
|
Fermentation
|
Cell Cycle
|
Chromosome
|
Homologous Chromosomes
|
Mitosis
|
Cytokinesis
|
|
|
Homework Assignment:
Complete the tear out from the green workbook CH. 4 Section 3
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 4 Section 3 e-Activities on-line textbook (These are really helpful!!!)
Exam: None this week
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 CH. 4 The Cell In Action
Power Point Presentations - Mitosis
Film: Mitosis
Drawing: Construct (in class) a poster showing the phases of Mitosis
Week of 11/16 - 11/20This Unit's EQ's”
EQ: Explain the process of Diffusion
Describe how osmosis works
Compare passive transport with active transport
Explain how large particles get into and out of cells
Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Compare cellular respiration with fermentation
Major Vocabulary: Cell
|
Cell Membrane
|
Organelle
|
Nucleus
|
Prokaryote
|
Eukaryote
|
Cell Wall
|
Ribosome
|
Endoplasmic reticulum
|
Mitochondrion
|
Golgi complex
|
Vesicle
|
Lysosome
|
Tissue
|
Organ
|
Organ System
|
Organism
|
Structure
|
Function
|
Chromosome
|
Vacuole
|
Chloroplast
|
Cytoskeleton
|
Nucleolus
|
Diffusion
|
Osmosis
|
Passive Transport
|
Active Transport
|
Endocytosis
|
Exocytosis
|
Photosynthesis
|
Cellular Respiration
|
Fermentation
|
Cell Cycle
|
Chromosome
|
Homologous Chromosomes
|
Mitosis
|
Cytokinesis
|
|
|
Homework Assignment:
Complete the tear out from the green workbook country-regionplaceCH. 4
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 4 e-Activities on-line textbook (These are really helpful!!!)
Virtual Lab Active and Passive Transport On-Line My Website
Exam: Tuesday, Nov. 17th CH. 4 Vocabulary (see practice test link below)
Friday, Nov. 20th CH. 4 Sections 1 and 2 Exchange With The Environment and Cell Energy
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 CH. 4 The Cell In Action
Power Point Presentations - Osmosis, Active and Passive Transport
Power Point Presentations - Photosynthesis and respiration
Review of Section 1 and 2 from country-regionplaceCH. 4
Review: Virtual Lab: Active and Passive Transport
Week of 11/2 - 11/6This Unit's EQ's”
EQ: What's the difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?
What are the parts of a Eukaryotic cell?
Explain the Function of Each part of a Eukaryotic Cell.
What are three advantages of being multicellular?
What are the four levels of organization in living things?
What is the relationship between the structure and function of a part of an organism?
Major Vocabulary: Cell
|
Cell Membrane
|
Organelle
|
Nucleus
|
Prokaryote
|
Eukaryote
|
Cell Wall
|
Ribosome
|
Endoplasmic reticulum
|
Mitochondrion
|
Golgi complex
|
Vesicle
|
Lysosome
|
Tissue
|
Organ
|
Organ System
|
Organism
|
Structure
|
Function
|
Chromosome
|
Vacuole
|
Chloroplast
|
Cytoskeleton
|
Nucleolus
|
Homework Assignment:
Virtual Lab - What Is Energy (Handout) Click on the following link David Krogh Biology
Virtual Lab - What Are Enzymes (Handout) David Krogh Biology
Complete the tear out from the green workbook CH. 3 Sections 1 and 2
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 3 e-Activities on-line textbook (These are really helpful!!!)
Virtual Lab - Passive and Active Transport (Handout) Click on the following link http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_krogh_biology_3/17/4436/1135673.cw/index.html
Exam: Wednesday, Nov. 4th CH. 3 Vocabulary (see practice test link below)
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 CH. 3 Cells: The Basic Units of Life
Video - Life Science Cells
Animal Cell - Coloring and Label
Plant Cell - Coloring and Label
Foldable: Organelles and Function
Power Point Presentations - The Diversity of Cells
Review of Section 1 from CH. 3Review of Section 2 from CH. 3 Cell Organelles and FunctionsCH. 3 Section 3 The Organization of Living Things (Pages 47 - 50) tear outs from Green Workbook
Review: What is Energy (Homework)
What Are Enzymes
Week of 10/26 - 10/30This weeks EQ's”
EQ: What are the parts of cell?
How do bacteria differ from archaea?
How are prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells different?
Major Vocabulary: Cell
|
Cell Membrane
|
Organelle
|
Nucleus
|
Prokaryote
|
Eukaryote
|
Cell Wall
|
Ribosome
|
Endoplasmic reticulum
|
Mitochondrion
|
Golgi complex
|
Vesicle
|
Lysosome
|
Tissue
|
Organ
|
Organ System
|
Organism
|
Structure
|
Function
|
Chromosome
|
Vacuole
|
Chloroplast
|
Cytoskeleton
|
Nucleolus
|
Homework Assignment:
Virtual Lab - What Is Energy (Handout) Click on the following link David Krogh Biology
Virtual Lab - What Are Enzymes (Handout) David Krogh Biology
Complete the tear out from the green workbook CH. 3 Sections 1
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 3 e-Activities On-line textbook
Exam: Tuesday, Oct.27 CH. 2 It's Alive!! Or Is It?
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 CH. 3 Cells: The Basic Units of Life
Video - The Cell Structure and Function
Power Point Presentations - The Diversity of Cells
Review of Section 1 from CH. 3 CH. 3 Section 2 Eukaryotic Cell (Pages 41 - 46) tear outs from Green Workbook
Review: What is Energy (Homework)
What Are Enzymes
Complete Labs :
1. Cells of Your Body
2. Animal Tisues
Introduction of Project: Cell Model (Due September 9th)
Week of Oct 19 - 23This weeks EQ's”
EQ: Why Do Organisms Need Food, Water And Living Space?
What are the Building Blocks of Life?
Major Vocabulary:
Cell
|
Sexual Reproduction
|
Protein
|
Lipid
|
Stimulus
|
Producer
|
Consumer
|
Phospholipid
|
Homeostasis
|
Heredity
|
Decomposer
|
ATP
|
Asexual reproduction
|
Metabolism
|
Carbohydrate
|
Nucleic Acid
|
Homework Assignment:
Monday 10/19 Virtual Lab - What Is Energy (Handout) Click on the following link David Krogh Biology
Thursday 10/22 Virtual Lab - What Are Enzymes (Handout) David Krogh Biology
Complete the tear out from the green workbook -- country-regionplaceCH. 2 Sections 2
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 2 e-Activities On-line textbook
Quiz: Wednesday, Oct.14 Six Characteristics of Living Things
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 What Is Life? Living Things
Video - Energy and the Chemistry of Life
Power Point Presentations
Review of Section 2 from country-regionplaceCH. 2 It's Alive!! Or Is It?
Energy and the Chemistry of Life
Review: What is Energy (Homework)
What Are Enzymes
Lab : Cells of Your Body
Animal Tissues
Monday: 10/12 - Holiday Day - No SchoolThis weeks EQ's”
EQ: Describe The Six Characteristics of Living Things
Describe How Organisms maintain Stable Internal Conditions
How Does Asexual Reproduction Differ from Sexual Reproduction?
Why Do Organisms Need Food, Water. And Living Space?
What are the Building Blocks of Life?
Major Vocabulary:
Cell
|
Sexual Reproduction
|
Protein
|
Lipid
|
Stimulus
|
Producer
|
Consumer
|
Phospholipid
|
Homeostasis
|
Heredity
|
Decomposer
|
ATP
|
Asexual reproduction
|
Metabolism
|
Carbohydrate
|
Nucleic Acid
|
Homework Assignment:
Tuesday (Oct. 13) Complete the tear out from the green workbook -- CH. 2 Sections 1 and 2 (p. 23 -32)
Tuesday (Oct. 13) Begin reviewing the Key Terms from CH. 2 (Use the Practice Exam in the Test Section)
Review Power Point Presentation On-Line
Review CH. 2 e-Activities On-line textbook
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_D2005-15 What Is Life? Living Thins
Video - Characteristics of Life
Power Point Presentations
Review of Section 1 & 2 from placeCH. 2 It's Alive!! Or Is It?
Review Vocabulary for Exam - Friday Oct. 16th
Monday - 8/17
Quiz on Lab Safety
Monday - 8/17
Binder Check
Thursday - 8/20
Scientific Method Click on the following link for a practice exam Scientific Method Practice Exam
Tuesday - 8/25
Vocabulary Exam Click on the following link for a practice exam CH. 18 Vocabulary Practice Exam
Thursday - 9/3
Quiz: Scientific Method Steps Assessment of AKS
Wednesday - 9/9
(DATE was changed from the 8th) Test - CH. 18 Interaction of Living Things - All major concepts will be reviewed in class using Flash animations. Click here for a study guide.
BE SURE TO USE THE STUDY GUIDE!!!!
Tuesday - 9/15
Quiz: Seven steps of the Scientific method - This will replace a low grade on last week's quiz. Use your foldable as a study guide and review.
Friday - 9/18
Binder Check - Marked for IGPro (Contents Checked for Organization / Completeness)
Wednesday - 9/23 Notice: Due to the two days of school closure, this test will be given Friday, September25th.
Exam - Chapter 20 The Earth's Ecosystems Section 1 Land Biomes
Study Guide: CH. 20 Sect. 1 from the green workbook plus; Biomes foldable; CH. 20 Sect. 1 from Textbook
Click here for a Study Guide for CH. 20 Section 1: CH. 20 Section 1 Study Guide
The following guide is for the Unit final.
Study Guide for :CH. 20 Land Biomes
Friday - 10/2 Quiz: Four Ocean Zones and Characteristics
Resources: CH. 20 Section 2 of your green workbook tearout.
CH. 20 Section 2 of your textbook. Also, go to the on-line book and review the e-activities for this section.
Study Guide: Click here Four Ocean Zones
Monday - 8/17
Due: Scientific Method Virtual Lab (Handout)
Click here to get to the assignment: Science as a Way of Learning: A Guide to the Natural World Overview
Week of 8/17
Vocabulary from CH. 18 : Key Terms - See also the "Word Board" display in room.
Begin reading Ch. 18 Holt textbook
Week of 8/31
Complete reading CH. 18 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites Sections 1 - 3 in preparation for CH. Test
Week of 9/7
Begin reading CH. 20 The Earth's Ecosystems from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activities for CH. 20Construct a 7 tab foldable for the Scientific Method Steps
This will be demonstrated in classDue: Thursday, 9/11: Foldable on Scientific Method. Click here for example / model Scientific Method Foldable
Week of 9/14
Read Sections 1 and 2 in placecountry-regionCH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for CH. 20 - review Sections 1 & 2
Write definitions for the vocabulary listed in the Sections 1 & 2 headings.
Construct a seven tab foldable on the seven major land biomes. Click here for an example of the foldable:Biomes Foldable
Week of 9/28
Complete reading of Sections 2 and 3 in CH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for CH. 20 - review Sections 2 & 3
Freshwater Ecosystems Foldable: Click here Freshwater Ecosystems Foldable
Handouts / Class Assignments - Activities Click here for a link to any class handouts, assignmants or activities. This is especially useful if you are absent from class of lost your copy.
Lesson Plans Week of 10/05 - 10/09Friday: 10/9 - Furlough Day - No School
This weeks EQ's
EQ: What one abiotic factor might affect a freshwater ecosystem?
Describe two wetland ecosystems.
How does a lake become a forest?
Major Vocabulary: Deep-Water Zone, Littoral Zone, Marsh, Open-Water Zone, Swamp, Wetland
Homework Assignment:
The Interim Assessments are on Wednesday and Thursday
Review CH. 18 and CH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for CH. 18 and CH. 20
Review definitions for the vocabulary listed in these two chapter along with your
foldables.
Review all previous study guides and practice exams listed in the test section of this homepage.
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_B2005-10 All activities are a review of the Ecology AKS
Compare and contrast food/energy requirements of different organisms
10a
Compare food requirements in autotrophs and heterotrophs
10b
Illustrate food and energy requirements in autotrophs and heterotrophs
7SC_B2005-11
Examine the dependence of all organisms on one another and their environments
11a
Explain that sunlight is the source of energy for most food webs (GPS)
11b
Demonstrate in a food web that matter is transferred from one organism to another and can be recycled between organisms and their environments (GPS)
11b1
Assess the role of producers, consumers and decomposers
11b2
Differentiate between the roles of herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores within a food chain or food web
11c
Categorize relationships between organisms that are competitive or mutually beneficial (GPS)
11c1
Define and apply examples of relationships between organisms including predation, mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism
11c2
Examine the role of each partner in a symbiotic relationship
11c3
Evaluate how organisms and communities within a population compete for resources
11d
Extension: trace and analyze the cycles of matter (nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, and water)
11e
Extension: trace the path of a single carbon atom in the carbon cycle
11f - Extension: create a fictitious symbiotic relationship based on ecological principles and explain how the relationship is competitive or mutually beneficial
7SC_B2005-12
Describe the characteristics of Earth's major terrestrial biomes (tropical rain forest, savannah, temperate, desert, taiga, tundra and mountain) and aquatic communities (freshwater, estuaries and marine)
12a
Give examples of adaptations organisms have which make them suited to life in specific biomes
12a1
Describe the climate and other abiotic and biotic factors of major biomes
12a2
Identify biotic factors found within biomes
12b
Extension: identify major ecological problems of the world's biomes
12c - Extension: examine the impact of humans on biomes and evaluate possible solutions
7SC_B2005-13
Assess how changes in environmental conditions can affect the survival of both individuals and entire species and cause them to become endangered or extinct
13a
Extension: identify specific actions that have caused trauma to ecosystems such as oil spills, pollution, habitat destructions, and global climate change, and analyze effectiveness of proposed solutions
AKS will be reviewed by playing:
1. Nasco's Environmental Bingo
2. Nasco's Biomes & Ecosystems Bingo
3. Review of the study guide and resources posted on my website.
4. Student's independent review (using their science binder as well as other resources) of
materials covered during this nine weeks.
Week of 9/28 - 10/2This weeks EQ's”
EQ: What three abiotic factors shape marine ecosystems?
Can you describe the four major ocean zones?
Can you describe the five marine ecosystems?
Major Vocabulary: Biome, Savanna, Desert, Tundra, Plankton and Estuary
Homework Assignment:
Read Sections 2 and 3 in CH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for CH. 20 - review Sections 2 & 3
Write definitions for the vocabulary listed in the Sections 2 & 3 headings.
Monday: Sep. 28th - In House Field Trip - Animal Adaptations
Quiz: Friday: Oct. 2nd - Four major ocean zones and brief characteristics.
AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_B2005-12 Students will construct a poster to illustrate the four major ocean zones and their
characteristics.
7SC_B2005-12 Lab: Microviewer Ecology Lab - Ecology Under the Microscope
Students will examine slides on algae, protozoa, starfish embryos, arthropods,
nematodes and virus on E. Coli.
These will be related to producers and consumers and how energy transfers
through the levels of the food pyramid.
7SC_B2005-12 Students will complete Sect. 2 and 3 Marine Ecosystems and Freshwater
Ecosystems from their green interactive workbook
7SC_B2005-12 Students will construct a foldable to identify and organize the marine ecosystems
and their characteristics
Week of 9/21 - 9/25Lesson Plans
AKS # ACTIVITY
Binder Check - Marked for IGPro -
(Check for Organization / Completeness)
This weeks EQ's”
EQ: What three abiotic factors shape marine ecosystems?
Can you describe the four major ocean zones?
Can you describe the five marine ecosystems?
Major Vocabulary: Biome, Savanna, Desert, Tundra, Plankton and Estuary
7SC_B2005-11, 12
Homework Assignment:
Read Sections 1 and 2 in placecountry-regionCH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for placecountry-regionCH. 20 - review Sections 1 & 2
Write definitions for the vocabulary listed in the Sections 1 & 2 headings.
Exam: Wednesday, Sep. 23rd country-regionplaceCH. 20 Section 1 Land Biomes
7SC_B2005-12 Students will construct a foldable to identify and organize the biomes and their
characteristics
Develop bar charts to describe the Average Rainfall and Average Temperature
in the seven Land Biomes.
7SC_B2005-12 Lab: Microviewer Ecology Lab - Ecology Under the Microscope
Students will examine slides on algae, protozoa, starfish embryos, arthropods,
nematodes and virus on E. Coli.
These will be related to producers and consumers and how energy transfers
through the levels of the food pyramid.
7SC_B2005-12 Students will complete Sect. 2 Marine Ecosystems from their green Interactive
Workbook
7SC_B2005-12 Students will construct a foldable to identify and organize the marine ecosystems
and their characteristics
7SC_B2005-11
7SC_A2005-4,5,6,7,and 9 Random Sampling
Handout Exercise
5. Practice the following on-line tests:
Power Point PresentationsThe following are Power Point presentations you may use to review for the Interim Assessment
Week of 9/14 - 9/18AKS # ACTIVITY
Binder Check - Marked for IGPro -
(Check for Organization / Completeness)
This week's EQ's”
EQ: What are the differences between abiotic factors and biotic factors in biomes?
What are the seven land biomes on Earth?
What three abiotic factors shape marine ecosystems?
Can you describe the four major ocean zones?
Can you describe the five marine ecosystems?
Major Vocabulary: Biome, Savanna, Desert, Tundra, Plankton and Estuary
7SC_B2005-11, 12
Homework Assignment:
Read Sections 1 and 2 in placecountry-regionCH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for placecountry-regionCH. 20 - review Sections 1 & 2
Write definitions for the vocabulary listed in the Sections 1 & 2 headings.
Quiz: Tuesday, Sep. 15th Seven steps of the Scientific method
7SC_B2005-10, 11
7SC_A2005-10, 11 Owl Pellets Lab
See handout
Complete the class summary table and graph class results
7SC_B2005-12 Video: placePlaceNameArctic PlaceTypeKingdom - Life on the Edge
Reviews the abiotic and biotic factors in the placeArctic or Polar region
Demonstrates the predator/prey interactions within this biome.
Includes the interactions of man with the other biotic and abiotic factors.
Demonstrates nature's balance in this ecosystem.
7SC_B2005-12 North American Biomes
See handout
Color the map according to the clues provided
7SC_B2005-12 Construct a foldable to identify and organize the biomes and their characteristics
7SC_B2005-11
7SC_A2005-4,5,6,7,and 9 Random Sampling
Handout Exercise
7SC_B2005-11,11c
7SC_A2005-7 Predator-Pray Simulation
Lab activity
Week of 9/07 - 9/11AKS # ACTIVITY
Binder Check - Marked for IGPro -
(Contents Checked for Organization / Completeness)
Test: CH. 18 Interaction of Living Things - Wednesday 9/9
Review for the exam on Wednesday.
This weeks EQ's”
EQ: How does the removal of one species affect the entire food web?
What is the relationship between carrying-capacity and limiting factors?
What are the two types of competition?
What is mutualism, commensalism and parasitism?
7SC_B2005-11, 12 CyberEd Interactive Instructional program
Living with the Environment (Segments will be presented as
appropriate)
Learners will:
Be able to match various levels of biological organization (species, population, community, ecosystem) to their descriptions.
Identify the role of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.
Be able to match the terms habitat and niche to their description or definition.
Distinguish between examples of abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Distinguish between examples of competition, symbiosis, and predation in communities.
Distinguish between examples of population size, spacing, and density.
Distinguish between types of symbioses (commensualism, mutualism, or parasitism).
Predict the effect of changing certain limiting factors on carrying capacity, population growth/decline, or survival.
Homework Assignment:
Begin reading placecountry-regionCH. 20 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites for placecountry-regionCH. 20
Construct a 7 tab foldable for the Scientific Method Steps
This will be demonstrated in class.
7SC_B2005-10, 11
7SC_A2005-10, 11 Owl Pellets Lab
See handout
7SC_B2005-11
7SC_A2005-4,5,6,7,and 9 Random Sampling
Handout Exercise
7SC_B2005-11,11c
7SC_A2005-7 Predator-Pray Simulation
Lab activity
Lesson Plans
Week of 8/31 - 9/4AKS # ACTIVITY
7SC_A2005-1
Quiz: Scientific Method Steps - Thursday 9/3 Assessment of AKS
Binder Check - Marked for IGPro - Friday 9/4 (Contents Checks for Organization / Completeness)
Test: CH. 18 Interaction of Living Things - Tuesday 9/8
All major concepts will be reviewed in class using Flash animations.
This weeks EQ's”
EQ: How Do Biotic and Abiotic Factors Differ?
How Are Populations and Communities Related?
How Is the Ecosystem Affected By Abiotic factors?
What's The Difference between A Food Chain and a Food Web?
7SC_B2005-11, 12 CyberEd Interactive Instructional program
Living with the Environment (Segments will be presented as
appropriate)
Learners will:
Be able to match various levels of biological organization (species, population, community, ecosystem) to their descriptions.
Identify the role of producers, consumers and decomposers in an ecosystem.
Be able to match the terms habitat and niche to their description or definition.
Distinguish between examples of abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Distinguish between examples of competition, symbiosis, and predation in communities.
Distinguish between examples of population size, spacing, and density.
Distinguish between types of symbioses (commensualism, mutualism, or parasitism).
Predict the effect of changing certain limiting factors on carrying capacity, population growth/decline, or survival.
Homework Assignment:
Complete reading country-regionplaceCH. 18 from Holt textbook
Log on to the on-line version of textbook
Review e-Activites Sections 1 - 3
7SC_B2005-10, 11
7SC_A2005-10, 11 Owl Pellets Lab
See handout
7SC_B2005-11 Deer: Predation or Starvation
Handout Exercise
7SC_B2005-11
7SC_A2005-4,5,6,7,and 9 Random Sampling
Handout Exercise
7SC_B2005-11,11c
7SC_A2005-7 Predator-Pray Simulation
Lab activity
Week of Aug 10 - Aug 14 AKS # ACTIVITY
1. Welcome & Orientation
2. Motivation and Goal Setting
• DJ Gregory video clip (10 mins)
• Power Point Summary
• Student Self Evaluation - Goal Setting (Handout)
3. Course Overview
4. Housekeeping Items
• Secure all forms not turned in during open house
• Academic Schedule
• Lunch Table Assignment - times
• Posted supply list info
• Review categories and how information is posted on whiteboard
• Grading scale
• Tutoring
• Retest
• Promotional Criteria
• School and Classroom Conduct/ Policies (ex. Sign-out - Gum - Tardies)
• Textbook assignments / agenda book gen. info.
• Q&A from students
• Miscellaneous items
5. Class Binder Organization and Construction (Handout)
• Put the binder together in class.
7SC_A2005-3 6. Cover lab safety rules/regulations;
• Lab safety contract (parent / guardian signature required). (Handout)
• Lab Safety Cartoon Exercise (Handout)
• Question Worksheet
• Bikini Bottom Reading for Safety (Handout)
EQ: What is the nature of scientific inquiry?
7SC_A2005-1 7. Scientific Method
• Review Steps (See Banner In Room)
• Scientific Method Notes Organizer (Handout)
• Virtual Lab - Homework (Handout)
7SC_A2005-1 8. Holt Video Clips -
• Scientific method (3 mins)
• Hypothesis
• Control Experiment
• Comparing Theories and Laws
7SC_A2005-2, 4 9. Scientific Method Lab (Groups of 2) Collaborative
• Design and Conduct Your Own Experiment In-Class Exercise
o (PowerPoint Outlines the lab procedures)
• Using triple-beam balances and beans to formulate and test a hypothesis
• Student will use a "hands on" exercise to develop skills in collecting data, forming a hypothesis, testing a hypothesis and evaluating / analyzing results.
7SC_A2005-9 10. Using Optical Illusions
• To understand how different scientists draw different conclusions from the same data.
7SC_A2005-1-10 11. Scientific Method and Measurement Video (31mins)
7SC_A2005-2 12. Scientific Method - Control and Variables
• Control and Variables Part 1 Sponge Bob (Handout)
• Control and Variables Part 2 Bikini Bottom (Handout)
EQ: What is Ecology and what do ecologists do?
7SC_B2005-10-13 11. Ecology Vocabulary
• Review Interaction of Living Things Vocabulary Board
• Each student is assigned one word
• Homework Assignment:
• Student researches their word and writes a definition plus a complete sentence using the word.
• Following day: Student presents their word and reads their sentence using the word in context.
• On-Line Practice Matching Test
Week of Aug 17 - Aug 21
