2 Ghilarducci Science-7th Grade Science (2024-2025) Assignments

Please use the below link to connect your Google Classroom account to your Realize Account. 

You can click the link to access a digital copy of the workbook and other online resources.

Done in class on a paper worksheet.

 If ABSENT, complete the attached worksheet by following the slideshow.

Teen Talk Quick Check #2 
Open notes!

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
2. Describe one thing that you have learned about the human body.

Talk with your trusted adult. All three interviews with signatures and reflection questions are due by Th 5/22 or Fri 5/23 block period. 
A paper copy was given in class on Friday 5/9. A digital copy is attached if needed.

From today's video...

1. What is consent?
2. How does someone know if they have received consent?
3. How is consent like tea? Describe, using complete sentences.

Done in class on Wednesday
Open notes! Look for the answers in your notebook! You should get 100% correct!

Click the attached links for today's bellwork questions.
1. Name at least one organ or part of the female reproductive system.
2. Name at least one organ or part of the male reproductive system.
3. Click on the image below and find the monkey! Which grid square is it located in (example E1)?  AND Which body system are you using to find the monkey?

To prepare for the frog dissection, complete the attached anatomy activities.

See the attached frog and human anatomy diagrams for today's bellwork.
1. What days will you have science this week? AND When is your group presentation? (See attached schedule) 
2. Describe one similar structure or system that is present in both frogs and humans OR Describe one structure in frogs that is different from humans. (See the attached frog and human anatomy diagrams)
3. Will you participate in the frog dissection today OR do the digital activity instead? Your choice, either is fine!

Please complete the vocabulary review puzzle for human body systems
Use your notebook or workbook #2 if you need to look up definitions.

After the video, answer the questions. You may also refer to attached image of the squid.

1. Which structure on a squid is similar to a structure in a human? Describe.
2. Describe a major difference between a squid and a human.

After the video, answer the bellwork questions for today.

1.Describe at least TWO systems that are working together to help the scientist to ride his bike or throw a ball (with the upside down goggles)!

2. Describe one other fact or observation from the video.

1. How is your project going? What do you still need to finish before it is due on Wed. 4/30?
2. When is the human body systems quiz? Have you studied for it? NO E.B.S. this time!
3. Turn to p. 114 in your notebook. Choose one body system that you are less familiar with. Describe what the system does name at least one organ or part of the system.

Click the links for each of the body systems to answer today's bellwork questions.

1. Name a part of the digestive system and describe what the part does (what is its function?)
2. Name a part of the endocrine system and describe what the part does (what is its function?)
3. Name a part of the immune system and describe what the part does (what is its function?)

Started in class TH or F on a paper worksheet
digital copy is attached if absent

1. Which parts of the circulatory system are represented in the heart model? (See the attached diagram if needed).
2. Describe TWO systems that are involved in delivering oxygenated blood to the body. Describe how each system is involved.

After the mini activity, answer the bellwork questions.(If ABSENT, the attached video describes the activity)

1. What was your reaction distance? 
2. How did your reaction distance change with practice? Use DATA in your answer!
3. Describe TWO body systems that are involved in the reaction experiment and how they work together to allow you to grab the ruler.

Done in class on M 4/14 or T 4/15 on a paper worksheet 

Sign into Clever --> Gizmos
Launch the Human Homeostasis Gizmo and complete your worksheet as you go through the Gizmo
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached.

Body systems overview HW
Started in class April 3 or 4 on a paper worksheet. Digital copy attached if absent.

1. How was your spring break? Tell me something good!
2. Choose a body system and list the structures (parts) of that system. See your notebook p. 114: Human Body Flip Page or the workbook under your desk.
3. Describe the function (job) of the system, what does it do?

Our new unit is human body systems. We will learn how our systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
Refer to the interactive links below for the bellwork questions.

1. What does the respiratory system do? Name one part of the respiratory system.
2. What does the skeletal system do? Name one part of the skeletal system.
3. What does the cardiovascular system do? Name one part of the cardiovascular system.

Done in class Th/F on a paper worksheet

If ABSENT, a worksheet copy is attached.

Read workbook #2 p. 77-94 and complete the worksheet (paper copy started in class)

If ABSENT, a worksheet copy is attached.

Done in class Th/F
If ABSENT, a copy is attached. 
See workbook #2 p. 77-94 for information.

Glue into your notebook p. 114 when finished.

Individual poster project. Topics chosen in class. See Ms. G if absent.

Work time:
W 3/26 = 20 miinutes
Th 3/27 or F 3/28 = 90 minutes
M 3/31 or T 4/1 = 45 minutes

DUE Wednesday 4/2

Today's bellwork is a practice Kahoot! Use your notes as needed to answer the questions and review for your test.

Mon 3/31 or Tue 4/1 block = Lab Practicum AND Notebook check p. 99 -->
Wed 4/2 = Formative test

Done in class Mon/Tue this week. 

If absent, see the attached slideshow for instructions.

Mrs. G will show a video about owl pellets to preview for today's lab. After the video answer the questions.

1. What is an owl pellet? 
2. What could you learn about owls by dissecting and examining the contents of an owl pellet?
3. When is the formative test for our ecosystems unit? When is the notebook check & the lab practicum?

1. What is an invasive species?
2. Click the link below and choose one invasive species. Describe the species AND how it can affect an ecosystem.

Done in class on Th or F on a paper worksheet. 

If ABSENT, you can print the attached worksheet.

Refer to your notebook p. 99-108 for today's bellwork questions

1. Describe/explain an example of a food chain.
2. Describe an example of a limiting factor in an ecosystem.
3. Describe an example of a symbiotic relationship in an ecosystem.

Due date: Mar 19, 2025 -- Topics: Invasive Species -- Features: Bp Quiz, Bp Quiz, Bp Pause Points

Type your answers in the boxes in each slide as you go through the slideshow.

Homework this week. Started in class Mon./Tue. 

due by the next block: Th/F

Practice "quiz" open notes!
Answer the quick check questions below. Refer to your notes p. 99-105 if needed. Your score will be your grade in Powerschool, so take your time and look up the answer!

Done in class on Th/Fri this week.

If absent, watch the video and complete the worksheet. See Ms. G for the lab sheet when you return.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Play the Food Chain Gizmo and fill out your paper worksheet as you go. 

(if ABSENT, a digital copy is attached)

Use the workbook under your desk for today's bellwork 

1. Look in the index at the back of the workbook. On which page can you find symbiosis?
2. Describe one example of a symbiotic relationship. 
3. Explain why a predator-prey relationship is NOT symbiotic.

See p. 101-102 in your notebook for today's questions.

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
2. How is a food chain different from a food web?
3. Describe an example of a primary consumer. What does it eat?

Done in class on Mon./Tue.

Started in class with a paper worksheet. (digital copy attached if you are ABSENT)
Go through the slides and fill in your worksheet.

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever
2. Go through the Gizmo following the directions in the paper worksheet (digital copy attached for ABSENT students)

Reading workbook 1, p. 56-62 then complete the paper worksheet (digital copy attached for ABSENT students)

Done in class on a paper worksheet (digital copy attached if ABSENT)

:Mrs. Ghilarducci will show a video. After the video, answer the questions (if absent, video is attached).

1. Describe an abiotic factor in a redwood forest ecosystem and how a living organism interacts with the factor.
2. Click on the image of what lives in a redwood canopy (off of the ground). Describe, using a quantitative or qualitative observation of one organism that lives in a redwood tree.
3. Is the organism that you described in question #2 a heterotroph or an autotroph? Explain your answer.

In this activity, you will do the work of an epidemiologist to investigate and solve an illness outbreak. 


1.Choose an outbreak to solve.
2. Fill out the attached digital document and submit when finished.

Use this slideshow to copy the notes into your notebook on p. 99

Click on the ecosystem image below then answer the questions.

1. A biotic factor is a living (or was once living) organism in an ecosystem. Name a biotic factor (an organism) from the image.
2. Which kingdom of living things does the organism belong to?
2. An abiotic factor is a non-living thing in an ecosystem. Name an abiotic factor from the image and how a living organism might interact with it.

Started in class on TH/F this week.
The test will be after the February break on Th 2/27 or Fri 2/28 block period

Your notebook will also be collected and check for pages 83 --> 96

Mrs. G will show the video for the class, then answer the bellwork questions after the video (If ABSENT, video is attached)

1. How does a Venus flytrap work?
2. Is a Venus flytrap an example of an autotroph, a heterotroph or both? EXPLAIN your ideas.

*When finished with your bellwork, please take out your EBS & turn in your notebook.

Done in class on a paper worksheet.

If ABSENT, see attached. Use your purple "what to know for the test" sheet that you used to make your EBS if you need hints!

Take your time and look up the answers in your notes & EBS!

1. How was your February break? Tell me something good!
2. When is your science test AND Which notebook pages will be checked this week?
3. Look at the attached size and scale slides. Rank the items in order from smallest (#1) to largest (#6). Use the two-part scientific name for each living organism.

Use the attached slides and video clip + p. 88-90 in your notebook to answer today's bellwork questions.

1. What are the parts of a seed?
2. Which method of seed dispersal do dandelions use?
3. Observe the leaves of the mature dandelion plant in the video clip. Which type of plant is a dandelion? MONOCOT or DICOT? Explain your ideas, using your notes in your explanation.
4. Is a dandelion an ANGIOSPERM or a GYMNOSPERM? Explain your ideas, using your notes in your explanation.

Complete the attached stations activity with the drawing notes page.

Started in class Mon/Tue. Due by next block Th/F

You may use paper, recycled or found materials to create a 3-D seed model  
OR 
You may create a neat, detailed, color drawing with labels of your seed creation on the pack of the assignment page.

*PRIZES available if you choose to build 3-D model!

Watch the video and complete the paper worksheet

(if ABSENT, a digital copy is attached for you to print)

Practice your plant vocabulary to complete today's bellwork assignment. 
You don't need to type anything, just complete the attached practice!

(Use your notes page 88 in your notebook)

Refer to your notebook p. 84 & 86 for today's bellwork questions.

1. Describe one important job of bacteria. Why are they important?
2. Describe one example of an organism in the protist kingdom. Include a name and description of what it looks like or what it does.
3. Describe one example of an organism in the fungi kingdom. Include a name and description of what it looks like or what it does.

Done in class on Mon/Tue this week.

If ABSENT, the paper worksheets are attached for you to print, (or see Ms. G for the paper lab sheets when you return). You can work through the attached Google Form on your own.

Started in class Th/F with a paper worksheet.

If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached.

Done in class on TH/F
1. Fill out the paper lab sheet on p. 86 in your lab notebook as you go through the stations (If ABSENT, see Mrs. G when you return)
2. Complete the attached Google Form. You will have time to work on it during each lab station rotation.

Use the attached slides for today's bellwork review questions. As always, please use complete sentences to earn full credit!

1. How many kingdoms of living things are there? How many of the kingdoms are bacteria?
2. Name one type of helpful eubacteria and describe what it does.
3. Describe one type of archaebacteria and where it is found.

Started in class M/T

Done in class M/T

For questions #1 & 2, refer to the 6 Kingdoms - reading and questions (page 84 in your notebook),

1. Describe an organism that is in the Eubacteria Kingdom. Use complete sentences to describe it!
2. Describe an organism that is in the Archaebacteria Kingdom. Use complete sentences to describe it!
3. Click the link to explore the tree of life. Choose an organism (or a group of related organisms) and describe one fact about it.

done in class on Wednesday
If ABSENT, see Mrs. G for the activity when you return.

1.Describe a difference between plants and animals. Why are they categorized into different kingdoms of living things?
2. Describe another type of living thing that is not a plant or an animal. How do you know it is a living thing? What is one characteristic?
3.Choose a living organism that is very small. How small is it? Include a QUANTITATIVE and a QUALITATIVE description.

Reading & questions. Done in class on M/T

Done in class M/T this week.

 If ABSENT, see slideshow below and complete the attached worksheet.

Started in class on Th/F this week. The test will be next week on Th 1/30 or F 1/31 for your block period..

For your E.B.S., use just ONE side of a HALF sheet of paper this time!

1. What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
2. Please take out your E.B.S. and define or explain one vocabulary word from this unit.

*Turn in your lab notebook then spend a few quiet minutes reviewing your E.B.S. and get ready for the test.

1. Which notebook pages will be checked on TH/F during the Evolution test? Is your notebook organized & ready to turn in?
2. Read the attached article: Mountain Fossil?. Using complete sentences, describe one fact from the article or one thing that was interesting to you. 
3. Describe a fossil that you know about (seen in a museum or video, etc.) or have you ever found a fossil? Using complete sentences, describe it!
4. Tomorrow is a special schedule. Which class will you report to tomorrow morning at the beginning of school?

Done in class M/T
Play the game and fill out the worksheet as you go.

Done in class on M/T this week on a paper worksheet. 

If ABSENT, watch attached video and complete the worksheet. You will also find information at the end of the Evolution notes slides 32-35.

1. Define or explain evolution.
2. Describe an adaptation that a rose and a cactus both have.
3. Spikes on roses and cactus have the same function but different origins. Which type of structure is this? See your notes p. 79 on comparative anatomy.

Started in class on M/T this week. You will have some class time each day to work on part of your project.

Grading sheets and instructions are attached. 
Due on Fri 1/24
30 points (product)

(Started in class Tuesday 1/21)
Sign into Clever, then Gizmos
Complete the Natural Selection Gizmo and fill in the paper worksheet as you go. 

If ABSENT, see Ms. G during flex this week.

1. From the video about finches, describe one adaptation of the woodpecker finch. Is it a behavioral or structural adaptation?

2. Refer to your Gizmo on Natural Selection. Describe the adaptation that allowed the moths to survive.
Keep your Gizmo paper on your desk. Ms. G will stamp it, then you need to glue it onto p. 78)

3. When is the Evolution unit test and notebook check?

1. What are Darwin's four points of evolution? (See notes on p. 74 in your notebook)
2. Your Build a Beast project is due at the beginning of class Th or Fri this week. How much more time do you need to finish it?

1. Three day weekend coming up! Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, so there is no school! What are your plans?
2. How is your rough draft coming for build a beast? How much time do you need to finish the rough draft today?
3. Describe an example of an organism that has a trait adapted for its environment.

Mrs G. will play a short video clip about Bowerbirds. After the video, answer the bellwork questions.
Remember that you must use complete sentences on bellwork to receive full credit!

1. Describe one behavioral adaptation in Bowerbirds.
2. Describe one structural adaptation in Bowerbirds.
3. Describe a difference between male and female bowerbirds.

Started in class on Th/F this week, due next block period.

(If ABSENT, a copy is attached)

For today's bell work, please refer to the workbook under your desk.
1. Define or explain natural selection (see p. 25 or your notes)
2. Some factors that affect natural selection are overproduction, variation and competition. (see p. 25) Choose one of the factors and describe or explain an example.
3. Describe a difference between artificial and natural selection (see p. 24).

Done in class M/T

If ABSENT, watch video and see Ms. G for worksheet when you return.

Watch the video and complete the paper worksheet

 (if ABSENT, a copy of the worksheet is attached)

Started in class on Tuesday 1/7. Finish filling in the back of the worksheet for homework.

If ABSENT, a copy is attached.

1. Turn to workbook p. 19. Define or explain the word adaptation.
2. Look at the attached photo. What is the hidden animal? Describe an adaptation that allows this animal to survive in its habitat.
3. Look at pages 18-19 in the workbook. Charles Darwin observed many species of animals on the Galapagos Islands. Why are there differences between the Galapagos mockingbird and the South American mockingbird?

(Workbook #4 is going home with you today! When finished with the bellwork, please go place your workbook into your backpack)

1. How was your holiday break? Tell me something good!
2. What is the California state fossil? Click the link to find out!
3. Describe at least TWO traits that allowed this animal to survive (until the species became extinct!)

When finished with your bellwork:
*Please go pick up your notebook from the lab station by the front door, 
*Update the table of contents using the table of contents in your Google Classroom.

1. What are you looking forward to doing during the winter break?

When finished with the bellwork question, please pick up your EBS from lab station A. 
and
Turn in your notebook if you did not turn it in yesterday.

We will start the lab practicum part of the test in a few minutes.

(Previously Assigned the week of December 9-13)

Use the attached study guide to help you fill in your EBS for the test. For your EBS you may prepare a ONE sided sheet of notes to use during the test. 

The Formative part of the test will be next week on Wednesday 12/18 and the Lab Practicum will be on Thursday 12/19 

(Friday 12/20 is a minimum day and last day of the semester!)

This Kahoot practice is graded, so please take your time and look up the answers in your notes/EBS.

1. What is our schedule for this week?
2. What are you wearing to school on Thursday for the Wacky Winter Wear spirit day?
3. What do you know about the word mutation? How might mutations lead to changes in a trait?

Done in class on M/T 
Complete the attached vocabulary review activities.

1. If two parents each have AB blood type, what are the possible blood types of their children? (use scratch paper to make a Punnett square if needed).
2. In the attached pedigree, what is the relationship between the individuals II-1 and II-2?
3. How many females in the pedigree have the inherited trait (are affected)?

If needed, use a sheet of scratch paper to make Punnett squares for today's questions.

1. If two genes for white and red flowers have INCOMPLETE dominance, what are the genotypes and phenotypes for a cross between a purebred white flower with a purebred red flower?

2. If two genes for black or white feathers are CODOMINANT, describe the phenotype and genotype of a chickens born from a purebred black feathered chicken and a purebred white feathered chicken.

3. When is the unit test? Lab practicum? When is the end of semester 1?

Done in class on Wed. 12/11.

If ABSENT, watch the video and fill in the attached page (or see me for a paper copy when you return)

Started in class on W 12/4 (on a paper worksheet)
Watch the video, then complete your worksheet.

(If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached)

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!

Use a sheet of scratch paper to make Punnett squares for questions 2 & 3

2. If a heterozygous green pea plant is crossed with a homozygous recessive yellow plant, what are all of the possible genotypes of the offspring plants?

3. What are all of the possible phenotypes of the offspring plants?

Done in class using a paper worksheet on M/T this week.

(If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached for view/print or see me for a paper copy when you return)

Started in class M/T this week on a paper worksheet. (digital copy attached if ABSENT)
Links for digital resources are attached. 

Task 1: Sign into BrainPop via Clever watch the Heredity video
Task 2: Use your workbook #3 or digital Savvas etext to read & answer questions
Task 3: Genetics Pixel Art -- use the attached Genetics Vocabulary Practice & Turn in 
Task 4: Gregor Mendel Father of Genetics notes & video (attached)

On a sheet of scratch paper, make a Punnett square to answer the following questions.
In Gregor Mendel's pea plant experiments, green pea color is dominant and yellow pea color is recessive.

1. If two heterozygous green pea plants are crossed, what are the possible genotypes for the baby plants?
2. What are the possible phenotypes for the baby pea plants?
3. If 100 baby pea plants were produced, about how many would have green peas?

1. What is the difference between an inherited and an acquired trait? (See your notes p. 53 or workbook 3 p. 29).
2. Give an example of each: an inherited trait and an acquired trait.
3. Look at the attached photo of a house finch compared to a blue jay. Although they are both types of birds, they have different traits. Describe one specific trait in finches that could be passed on to its offspring.

Done in class Wed. 12/4
When finished with the interactive, show your screen to Ms. G. 

(If ABSENT, email a screenshot of the final screen to [email protected])

1. Look at p. 19 in workbook #3 under your desk. Define the word heredity.
2. Look at the attached image of the aliens from the Inheritance Gizmo that we did last week.
Describe a trait that the baby alien shares with one or both of its parents OR a trait that the baby alien has that is different from either parent.
3. Look at the attached graph of human height. How have average heights changed over time? Traits are affected by genetics (inherited traits) and also by environment (acquired traits). What environmental factors may have affected this trait?

1. What are you looking forward to doing during the Thanksgiving break?
2. Look at the attached image of human chromosomes. How many pairs of chromosomes do all humans have?
3. Describe a difference that you notice between the different sets of chromosomes in the image.

Done in class on TH/F on a paper worksheet

1. Sign into Gizmos through CLEVER
2. Complete the Gizmo and fill out the worksheet 

(If ABSENT, you can print out the attached sheet & complete the Gizmo)

Done in class M/T

Refer to your foldable notes and DNA molecule lab (notebook p. 51 & 52) and answer all questions using complete sentences.

1. Give an example of a trait that you inherited from your parent(s).
2. What is the difference between a chromosome and a gene?

Test your knowledge of the cell cycle. Use your notes to answer the questions in this practice quiz.

Started in class Wednesday. 
After reading the article in class "Immortal Woman" open the attached Google Form. Watch the video and answer the questions.

Instructions: 1. Watch the video, then complete the review/practice quiz and challenge.2. Once you have practiced, complete the graded quiz and challenge. (Your score on the graded version will be your score on the assignment, so practice and take your time!) -- Due date: Nov 20, 2024 -- Topics: DNA -- Features: Bp Challenge, Bp Challenge, Bp Quiz, Bp Quiz, Bp Movie

To earn full credit, please be sure to use complete sentences on all bellwork questions!

1. What are you thankful for?
2. Describe one thing that you know about DNA (or a question that you have about DNA).
3. List the four base pairs that make up the "steps of the ladder" in a DNA molecule.

1. Watch the attached Amoeba Sisters video on mitosis and cell cycle.
2. Complete the paper worksheet. (The digital copy is attached here for ABSENT students)

(started in class on TH/F after test)

Done in class Tues. 11/12 on a paper worksheet


Sign into Gizmos through Clever
Complete the cell division Gizmo and the paper worksheet (digital copy attached for ABSENT students)

For today's bellwork, please use your notes on DNA (notebook p. 49)

1. What does DNA stand for?
2. Name at least two scientists who worked on discovering the structure of the DNA molecule.
3. The step on the DNA "ladder" are made of nitrogen base pairs. Which bases pair with each other?
4. If the sequence on a DNA strand is A-T-C, what would be the sequence on the corresponding DNA strand?

Done in class on TH/F
If ABSENT, see Ms. G during flex for the worksheet. You can see a sample extraction with the attached website.

For today's bellwork, look at the image of the litter of puppies below. 

1. Describe at least one trait (feature or characteristic) that the puppies all share in common.
2. Describe at least one trait that is different between the puppies.
3. Describe what you know about how traits are inherited by offspring from their parents.

Reading & questions done in class Tue. 11/12

Use complete sentences to answer all bellwork questions. For questions 2 & 3, look at the attached microscope image of onion cells. For each circled, numbered cell, identify and describe its phase of the cell cycle.

1. Refer to your cell cycle mitosis notes (p. 46 in your notebook) List the phases of the cell cycle in order.
2. For cell #1 circled in blue, which phase of the cell cycle is it? How do you know? Describe.
3. For cell #2 circled in red, which phase of the cell cycle is it? How do you know? Describe.

The cell processes & microscopes test will be on Th 11/7 or F 11/8
Use the attached study guide to prepare a SINGLE sided External Brain Sheet (EBS)

Done in class Th 10/31
If absent, preview the slideshow and see Ms. G for the paper lab sheet when you return.

For today's bellwork questions, look at the attached image of onion cells under a microscope. The cells have been treated with a stain so that the nucleus and DNA can be seen.

1. What structures (organelles) can you identify in the onion cells? List all that you can see & identify.
2. Choose two cells that look different from each other. Describe the differences that you notice.
3. Why do you think that some of the cells look different from other cells? What do you think is happening in some of the cells?

1. How was your Halloween, Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and your 3-day weekend?
2. When is the cell processes & microscopes test (and the notebook check)?
3. Choose one word or concept from the study guide/EBS. Describe/define the word.
4. After completing the bellwork, go to the notebook table of contents and update your notebook.

Complete the Kahoot to review for your test this week!
(Done during class Mon/Tue this week)

Go through the information in the slideshow and fill out the attached Google Form as you go.
Please use headphones and work on this assignment quietly and independently.

Done in class on a paper worksheet Wed. 10/30
Sign into Clever --> Gizmos
Lauch the Plants & Snails Gizmo



If absent, a copy of the worksheet is attached.

Watch the attached video, then answer the questions (put your computer on mute with CC on, no audio is needed)
1. Which process happened in the video? Write the complete chemical reaction for the process (use your notes if needed)
2. Describe what was added in bottle A and bottle B in the video.
3. Explain WHY the results for bottle A and B were different.

Read p. 60-65 in workbook #2. After reading, complete the questions in the attached Google Form

Read the information in the attached image, then answer the questions, using complete sentences.
1. Which dissolved gas do water plants take in as a reactant during photosynthesis?
2. Which gas is produced by water plants during photosynthesis?
3. About how much of our atmospheric oxygen is made by ocean plants/algae?

Complete the interactive & Google form

Watch the attached video (put your computer on mute no audio is needed) then answer the questions. 
1. Which process was happening in the plant cells? Write the equation for the process (see your notes or workbook #2)
2. Which gas did the plant make during the process shown in the video? (Which gas was in the bubbles?)
3. What would happen if the light was switched off? Describe.

Sign into Gizmos through Clever
Follow the directions on the green PAPER worksheet and fill in your answers as you go. Started in class M/T this week.

Done in class Wednesday 10/23 on a paper worksheet. 


Information can be found in the slideshow below if you are ABSENT today. See Ms. G when you return to complete the worksheet.

Done in class Th/F this week. 
If absent, see the attached slideshow.

Done in class on M/T this week on a paper worksheet.


As you work through the "stations" in the slideshow, write your answers on your paper worksheet.

Read pages 50-57 in workbook #2 then answer the questions in this Google form. You should use the workbook as a reference while completing the form.


Done in class on Wednesday 10/16, finish for homework if needed.

For full credit, please use complete sentences to answer the questions.

1.Why do you think that the leaves on some trees change color and fall off in the autumn season?
2. See p. 54 in workbook #2 under your desk. What is the name of the green pigment found in chloroplasts of plant cells?
3. See p. 56 in workbook #2 under your desk. Which molecules are made by plants during the photosynthesis reaction?

For today's bellwork, please use workbook #2 under your seat. Write your answers using complete sentences for full credit.

1. Turn to page 22. In plant cells, the green chloroplast has a very important job. Describe what happens in a chloroplast.
2. Look at the attached photo of real plant cells under a microscope. About how many green chloroplasts are in a plant cell?
3. Turn to p. 51. Choose one of the organisms (kelp, sea otter or urchin) and describe how that organism gets energy to power its cells.

Please use complete sentences to answer all bellwork questions!

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
2. Pick up your lab notebook. Turn to your cell theory notes (p. 21). Which scientists developed the first microscope?
3. What is a microscope used for? Who might use a microscope and why?

1. Sign into Gizmos through Clever, then launch the Cell Types Gizmo
2. Complete the attached digital worksheet.
(Done during class on M/T this week. Finish for HW if needed.)

1. Look at the two cells in the attached photo. List at least FOUR differences between plant and animal cells.
2. Take out your E.B.S. Define or explain the difference between a Prokaryotic cell and a Eukaryotic cell.
3. Take a deep breath and relax...you've got this! You will survive :)

When finished with bellwork, please turn in your lab notebook. Keep your EBS on your desk to use during the test.

done in class M/T

To receive full credit for bellwork, please use complete sentences to answer questions in detail. You may use your notes and the workbooks as reference if needed.

1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!

2. One characteristic of living things is that all organisms are made of at least one cell. In multicellular organisms, they have Levels of Organization as shown in the attached photo. List the levels of organization in a multicellular organism.

3. Your cells test is on Thursday (odd) or Friday (even) this week! Choose one word or concept from your study guide/E.B.S.
Define or explain the word.

Half page (2-sided) practice "quiz"
Started in class. Open notes! Finish for homework. Due next block class.

Refer to your notes or workbook #2 under your desk if needed. Please answer all questions using complete sentences.
1. Give an example of a prokaryotic cell and an example of a eukaryotic cell.
2. Describe at least TWO differences between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell (See your notes or workbook #2)
3. Your cell test will be next week on Th (odd) or Fri (even). Describe TWO things that you should do to prepare for your test.

Please use complete sentences to answer all questions.

1. Choose a cell organelle and describe its function.
2. If a cell is like a city...what could be an analogy for the nucleus of the cell in a city and WHY? Explain.
3. Refer to your osmosis notes or the egg lab. Define or explain OSMOSIS.

Take out your How Eggciting Osmosis lab and TURN IN with the conclusion today (name on BOTH pages please)

1. Viruses are not considered to be alive, because they can't reproduce on their own, they need to infect a cell and force the cell to make more viruses! Some types of viruses are shown in the information attached below. Describe one type of virus.

2. List at least three jobs that are needed to run a restaurant.

3. Workbook #2 is on your desk. Please take this copy home today (write your name inside the cover) On p. 22-23, Choose one cell organelle (part). Write the name of the part and describe what the part does in the cell.

Read workbook #1 p. 11-20
Complete the paper copy of the worksheet (started in class on Th/F) this week. 

(Digital copy attached here if you were absent or prefer to make a copy)

To earn full credit, please use complete sentences to answer the bellwork questions.

1. Describe TWO things that you should do when working in a lab group.
2. Take out your Living things in the biosphere worksheet. Choose one word and write the definition.
3. Give an example of an organism that is an autotroph. (see p. 16 in workbook #1 or your worksheet if needed)

*When finished with bellwork, TURN IN your Living things in the biosphere worksheet.

To earn full credit, please use complete sentences to answer the bellwork questions.

1. Take out your EBS (external brain sheet). Choose one word or concept and describe it.

2. How are you feeling about today's test? (You've got this!!) Describe one thing that you did to study or prepare for the test.

*After you finish with the two bellwork questions, please place your lab notebook in the stack to be graded.

Completed during class on Wed. 9/18:

Paper review & puzzle (attached here if you were ABSENT...print a coy for yourself to fill out or see Ms. G when you return)
AND 
Google Form

To earn full credit, please use complete sentences to answer the bellwork questions.
1. Look at your yellow study guide (notebook page 16). Choose one word or concept and describe it.
2. When is your unit test and lab practicum?
3. When is your lab notebook due?
3. List at least three things that you should do to study for a test.

Use the attached line graph to answer the questions for today. Remember to use complete sentences to receive full credit!

1. What is the independent variable in the graph?
2. What is the dependent variable in the graph?
3. How much rain fell in city 1 in the month of March?
4. Describe one trend or pattern that you see in the graph.

**When finished with the bellwork questions, work on the blue graph practice sheet

Critter capsule review

A scientist is investigating how the amount of fertilizer affects the size of apples produced by apple trees.

1. What is the independent variable? How do you know?
2. What is the dependent variable? How would it be measured?
3. Describe at least TWO controlled variables.

1. How was your long weekend?
2. Describe one thing that you can determine from the attached graph.
3. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? (or if you don't like ice cream...a favorite dessert)

Use your gummy bear lab from yesterday to help you with today's bellwork questions.

1. Describe one measurement that you made with the gummy bear lab yesterday.
2. If an item has a mass of 20 grams and a volume of 10 mL, what is the density?
3. What's up for your weekend? Tell me something good!

Please use complete sentences to answer the bellwork questions below.
1. What does C.E.R. stand for? See your notes from yesterday.
2. Look at the attached cartoon. Write a CLAIM to answer the question -- What happened in this picture?
3. Describe at least one piece of EVIDENCE to support your claim.

Homework started in class. Finish for homework, due on Thursday.

For full credit, use complete sentences, explaining your answer in detail.
1. How many millimeters are in 54.7 centimeters? Explain your answer.
2. Describe an example of an item that is about 1 Liter (1,000 mL) Explain your ideas.
3. Describe an example of an item that is about one gram. Explain your ideas.

Started in class on a paper worksheet. Due: next class period


*If you are ABSENT today, the worksheet is attached. You can print or make a copy for your drive.

Done during class Wednesday 8/21 with a paper lab sheet. Complete all questions using complete sentences. Finish for homework if needed. Due by the next class period.


*If you are absent, you can access the instructions and video in the attached document.

Review your lab safety contract. Using complete sentences,.describe three safety rules that are not followed by students in the attached picture.

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Done during class Wednesday 8/21 with a paper lab sheet. Complete all questions using complete sentences. Finish for homework if needed. Due by the next class period.


*If you are absent, you can access the instructions and video in the attached document.

Please turn in your signed syllabus by Thursday 8/22 (block 1,3,5) or Friday 8/23 (block 2,6). You received a paper copy in class last week. If you need to print another copy, it is attached below.

Look at the lab items on today's agenda. Using complete sentences, describe what each item can measure AND include one other fact about the item (unit of measurement or the name of the item, if you used one last year, etc)

1. What can item A measure? What else do you know about the item?
2. What can item B measure? What else do you know about the item?
3. What can item C measure? What else do you know about the item?

Answer all questions using complete sentences.
1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!

2. When working in the lab, describe one safe behavior that should be followed AND why it's important.

3. What is your RJ Fisher spirit color?

Done during class on M/T this week on a paper copy.

If you are ABSENT, you can access the safety contract and video in the attached document.

Answer all questions using complete sentences.
1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!

2. When working in the lab, describe one safe behavior that should be followed AND why it's important.

3. What is your RJ Fisher spirit color?