Science 7 - Ghilarducci - 5(A)-5(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Sally Ghilarducci
- Term
- 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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April 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Started in class Wednesday 4/15.
Begin by selecting your ecosystem and write research notes in your notebook p. 121 (see notes guide attached)
After you have completed your research, show your notes to Ms. G and begin your poster (poster instructions attached)
Begin by selecting your ecosystem and write research notes in your notebook p. 121 (see notes guide attached)
After you have completed your research, show your notes to Ms. G and begin your poster (poster instructions attached)
Past Assignments
Due:
Ecology unit test will be on Thursday 4/16 or Friday 4/17
Use the attached study guide to create your notecard EBS for the test.
Use the attached study guide to create your notecard EBS for the test.
Due:
1. Take out your EBS notecard. Choose on word or concept and write a definition/explain.
2. What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
3. Turn in your notebook!
2. What are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
3. Turn in your notebook!
Due:
Read workbook #4:
Biodiversity p.141-150
AND
Ecosystem Services p. 152-159
After reading, answer the questions in the attached Google Form
Biodiversity p.141-150
AND
Ecosystem Services p. 152-159
After reading, answer the questions in the attached Google Form
Due:
1. What do you know about owls? Describe at least one fact!
2. What is the name of the ecosystem slip that you got at the front door today?
3. Update your notebook table of contents -- page 121 for today
2. What is the name of the ecosystem slip that you got at the front door today?
3. Update your notebook table of contents -- page 121 for today
Due:
To help prepare for your ecology test (Thursday 4/16 or Friday 4/17), complete all of the review activities in the attached slideshow.
Due:
Done in class on Monday/Tuesday this week
1. Preview the instructions in this slideshow and select a video for your ecosystem.
2. Complete the paper worksheet (both sides)
1. Preview the instructions in this slideshow and select a video for your ecosystem.
2. Complete the paper worksheet (both sides)
Due:
Complete the attached Pixel art
Due:
Done in class on Monday/Tuesday this week
1. Preview the instructions in this slideshow and select a video for your ecosystem.
2. Complete the paper worksheet (both sides)
1. Preview the instructions in this slideshow and select a video for your ecosystem.
2. Complete the paper worksheet (both sides)
Due:
Digital assignment done in class on Thursday or Friday this week.
Due:
Started in class on Monday/Tuesday this week.
Please attach a SCREENSHOT of your final poster to this assignment when you turn it in!
Please attach a SCREENSHOT of your final poster to this assignment when you turn it in!
Due:
Done in class on TH/F
Finish for HW if needed
Finish for HW if needed
Due:
1. Describe an invasive species and a problem caused by the species.
2. Describe one way that humans can help stop the spread of invasive species.
2. Describe one way that humans can help stop the spread of invasive species.
Due:
Done in class on Monday/Tuesday this week.
If absent, watch video and see Ms. G for lab during flex when you return
If absent, watch video and see Ms. G for lab during flex when you return
Due:
Done in class on TH/F
Finish for HW if needed.
Finish for HW if needed.
Due:
Done in Class TH/F
If absent, do the lab with the attached resources.
If absent, do the lab with the attached resources.
Due:
Done in class on Monday/Tuesday on blue paper worksheets.
Due by next block period class.
Due by next block period class.
Due:
Quick check (open notes!)
Due:
Done in class Th/F this week.
Due:
Watch the attached video, using headphones. Answer the questions when finished with the video.
1. Which species of animal is the keystone species in the kelp forest ecosystem and explain why!
2. Describe at least two ABIOTIC factors in the kelp forest ecosystem.
3. Describe one pattern from the data shown in the video (attached below)
1. Which species of animal is the keystone species in the kelp forest ecosystem and explain why!
2. Describe at least two ABIOTIC factors in the kelp forest ecosystem.
3. Describe one pattern from the data shown in the video (attached below)
Due:
Done in class with questions and sketches on notebook p. 112
Due:
Pixel Pic! Correctly classify the organisms to reveal a picture!
Due:
Done in class on Th/Fri
Due:
Started in class on M/T this week. Watch the video and fill out your paper worksheet as you watch the video.
If absent, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached for you to print.
If absent, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached for you to print.
Due:
Carrying Capacity is the number of organisms that an ecosystem can support. Refer to the attached image (and your Rabbit population Gizmo if needed).
1. What is the carrying capacity of the rabbits shown in the graph?
2. Why does the population number vary a bit each year? Describe at least ONE reason.
3. Describe at least TWO limiting factors that could affect the rabbit population and EXPLAIN why.
1. What is the carrying capacity of the rabbits shown in the graph?
2. Why does the population number vary a bit each year? Describe at least ONE reason.
3. Describe at least TWO limiting factors that could affect the rabbit population and EXPLAIN why.
Due:
Done in class on Wednesday.
If absent, a copy is attached for you to print
If absent, a copy is attached for you to print
Due:
Sign into Explore learning (via Clever) to access the Gizmo. Fill in the worksheet as you go through the Gizmo.
If absent, see Ms. G during flex for a copy of the worksheet.
If absent, see Ms. G during flex for a copy of the worksheet.
Due:
Color by number worksheet (fill out front only, you don't need to color the back)
Due:
Examine the attached food web and answer the warm up questions, using complete sentences.
1. What do the arrows represent in a food web?
2. Name a primary consumer (herbivore) from the food web AND what does it eat?
3. Name a secondary consumer (carnivore) from the food web AND what does it eat?
4. Write the names of organisms that are connected in ONE single food chain in the food web.
1. What do the arrows represent in a food web?
2. Name a primary consumer (herbivore) from the food web AND what does it eat?
3. Name a secondary consumer (carnivore) from the food web AND what does it eat?
4. Write the names of organisms that are connected in ONE single food chain in the food web.
Due:
Homework started in class on Monday/Tuesday on a paper worksheet. If absent, a copy is attached.
Due:
1. Sign into Explore Learning (via Clever)
2. Launch the Rabbit Population by Season Gizmo. Fill in your worksheet as you go through the Gizmo.
Done in class on M/T this week on a paper worksheet. If absent, digital copy of worksheet is attached for you to print.
2. Launch the Rabbit Population by Season Gizmo. Fill in your worksheet as you go through the Gizmo.
Done in class on M/T this week on a paper worksheet. If absent, digital copy of worksheet is attached for you to print.
Due:
Read workbook #3 p. 48-54, then answer the questions in the attached form. Done in class on Wednesday 3/11.
Due:
Use workbook #3 p. 49-54 for the warmup questions. Use complete sentences to receive full credit!
1. California sea lions are shown in the image on p. 48-49. Describe a BIOTIC factor in its environment.
2. Describe an ABIOTIC factor in the sea lions environment.
3. Describe other animals that might be in a COMMUNITY in the sea lions ecosystem.
1. California sea lions are shown in the image on p. 48-49. Describe a BIOTIC factor in its environment.
2. Describe an ABIOTIC factor in the sea lions environment.
3. Describe other animals that might be in a COMMUNITY in the sea lions ecosystem.
Due:
Interview sheet assigned in class M/T this week. See Ms. G for a copy if needed.
Due:
1. What do you know about Ecosystems? Describe your ideas, using TWO complete sentences.
*Glue your completed My Escape Plan onto p. 102 in your notebook.
*Turn in your lab notebook (notebook check today p. 94-102)
*Turn in your Back in the Day trusted adult interview HW
*Glue your completed My Escape Plan onto p. 102 in your notebook.
*Turn in your lab notebook (notebook check today p. 94-102)
*Turn in your Back in the Day trusted adult interview HW
Due:
Done in class on M/T this week. Finish phone numbers and adult signature for homework. Due Wednesday.
Due:
Done in class on Th/F this week.
Due:
Started in class on Monday or Tuesday this week on a paper worksheet.
If absent, a digital copy is attached, along with the links needed for the information.
If absent, a digital copy is attached, along with the links needed for the information.
Due:
1. Next week...no school for the President's day holidays! What do you plan to do next week?
2. Describe one thing that you have learned about rocks or minerals.
2. Describe one thing that you have learned about rocks or minerals.
Due:
Read workbook #3 p. 10-20 about Earth's Resources.
While reading, complete the attached Google Form.
While reading, complete the attached Google Form.
Due:
Done during class on Wednesday.
Type your answer for each question as you go through the slides in the slideshow.
Type your answer for each question as you go through the slides in the slideshow.
Due:
1. Take out your foldable from p. 93 in your notebook. Choose one of the numbers. Write the name of the resource and its definition.
2. Click the link for the interactive periodic table below...Write the name of an element, its chemical symbol AND describe an item that is made with the element.
3. Is this element a renewable or a nonrenewable resources? Explain!
2. Click the link for the interactive periodic table below...Write the name of an element, its chemical symbol AND describe an item that is made with the element.
3. Is this element a renewable or a nonrenewable resources? Explain!
Due:
Use workbook #3 (p. 11) under your desk to answer today's warmup questions.
1. Describe an example of a natural resource and how you use it in your daily life.
2. Describe an example a nonrenewable resource, explain why it is nonrenewable.
1. Describe an example of a natural resource and how you use it in your daily life.
2. Describe an example a nonrenewable resource, explain why it is nonrenewable.
Due:
1. Go through the attached slideshow and fill in your foldable.
2. Cut & fold the foldable, then practice the vocabulary with a friend.
3. When finished, place your foldable in the envelope on p. 93 in your notebook.
2. Cut & fold the foldable, then practice the vocabulary with a friend.
3. When finished, place your foldable in the envelope on p. 93 in your notebook.
Due:
After the video, answer the questions about geysers!
1. Name a location from the video where some famous geysers are found.
2. What causes a geyser to erupt? Describe in detail!
*Take out your EBS and a pencil. Put away your notebook in the bin at your lab station and get ready for your test.
1. Name a location from the video where some famous geysers are found.
2. What causes a geyser to erupt? Describe in detail!
*Take out your EBS and a pencil. Put away your notebook in the bin at your lab station and get ready for your test.
Due:
Use the attached study guide to prepare an EBS for your upcoming geology test.
You can use one side of a 1/2 sheet of notebook paper this time.
EBS will be collected after the test on Th. 2/5 or Friday 2/6
You can use one side of a 1/2 sheet of notebook paper this time.
EBS will be collected after the test on Th. 2/5 or Friday 2/6
Due:
Answer these questions to study for your quiz.
Due:
Study the attached photo of hoodoos. These are landforms that are found in Bryce Canyon National Park.
1. Which type of rocks form hoodoos? (Igneous, Metamorphic or Sedimentary?) Describe what evidence do you notice about the rock
2. Describe at least one process that might help form a hoodoo.
1. Which type of rocks form hoodoos? (Igneous, Metamorphic or Sedimentary?) Describe what evidence do you notice about the rock
2. Describe at least one process that might help form a hoodoo.
Due:
We will have time to work on the slideshow and travel poster during class this week.
You will present your slideshow and poster in small groups beginning on Monday 2/2 or Tuesday 2/3.
You will present your slideshow and poster in small groups beginning on Monday 2/2 or Tuesday 2/3.
Due:
Go through the attached slideshow.
Label your California Geomorphic Province page from the slides
Glue your completed sheet in your notebook on p. 89
Label your California Geomorphic Province page from the slides
Glue your completed sheet in your notebook on p. 89
Due:
Done in class on TH/F this week.
If absent, you can complete the attached lab by watching the video.
If absent, you can complete the attached lab by watching the video.
Due:
Done in class on TH/F this week.
If absent, see the attached page.
If absent, see the attached page.
Due:
Sign in to Explore Learning via Clever to access the Gizmo on Weathering. Fill in the paper worksheet as you go through the Gizmo interactive.
Due:
Watch the first 30 minutes of the video and fill in the paper video guide as you watch. You can see the times for each segment of the video so you can watch it in parts for homework over the next week...due on Th 1/22 or F 1/23 block.
If absent, worksheet is attached.
If absent, worksheet is attached.
Due:
During class time this week, you will work on your Final draft of your Earthquake (Tsunami) or Volcano storyboard.
You will receive a larger template sheet in class on Monday/Tuesday. Each day during class you will have approximately 30 minutes to work on your project and it will be collected back at the end of each class period. You should be able to complete the project during class this week (not for homework)
Please write your name and class period on the BACK of your poster.
*If you are not finished by the end of the period on Th/F, then you will need to take it home for homework. Due no later than Wednesday January 21 at the beginning of class.
Instructions and sample are attached.
You will receive a larger template sheet in class on Monday/Tuesday. Each day during class you will have approximately 30 minutes to work on your project and it will be collected back at the end of each class period. You should be able to complete the project during class this week (not for homework)
Please write your name and class period on the BACK of your poster.
*If you are not finished by the end of the period on Th/F, then you will need to take it home for homework. Due no later than Wednesday January 21 at the beginning of class.
Instructions and sample are attached.
Due:
Choose a storyboard from the gallery walk then answer the warmup questions after reading the story.
1. What was the event?
2. Where and when did the event occur?
3. Describe one fact from the storyboard about the event.
1. What was the event?
2. Where and when did the event occur?
3. Describe one fact from the storyboard about the event.
Due:
sign into Explore Learning (via Clever) to access the Rock Cycle Gizmo.
As you go through the Gizmo, fill in the paper worksheet. Once finished, glue into notebook on p. 84
(if absent, a copy is attached)
As you go through the Gizmo, fill in the paper worksheet. Once finished, glue into notebook on p. 84
(if absent, a copy is attached)
Due:
1. What are your plans for the 3-day Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday? (No school Monday!)
2. Describe one fact from your Earthquake (Tsunami) or Volcano storyboard.
2. Describe one fact from your Earthquake (Tsunami) or Volcano storyboard.
Due:
Watch the video,, then answer today's warmup questions.
1. Explain how igneous rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
2. Explain how sedimentary rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
3. Explain how metamorphic rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
1. Explain how igneous rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
2. Explain how sedimentary rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
3. Explain how metamorphic rocks form and give an example of one from the video.
Due:
Please fill in the paper notes page, using the attached slideshow. When finished, glue your notes into your notebook on p. 81
(if absent, a copy of the notes page is also attached)
(if absent, a copy of the notes page is also attached)
Due:
sign into Explore Learning (via Clever) to access the Gizmo.
As you go through the Gizmo, fill in the paper worksheet. Once finished, glue into notebook on p. 82
(if absent, a copy of the worksheet is attached)
As you go through the Gizmo, fill in the paper worksheet. Once finished, glue into notebook on p. 82
(if absent, a copy of the worksheet is attached)
Due:
Work on your rough draft this week during class (a paper copy was given in class)
All instructions are included in the attached assignment (see pages 2 & 3 of the document)
*Next week, you will complete a final draft in class on a larger sheet of paper
All instructions are included in the attached assignment (see pages 2 & 3 of the document)
*Next week, you will complete a final draft in class on a larger sheet of paper
Due:
Use the attached slideshow to learn about tsunami waves.
After viewing the slides, In your notebook p. 77. Sketch, label all parts and describe the tsunami model as shown in the video on the next slide. Write a definition for tsunami and describe what causes it.
After viewing the slides, In your notebook p. 77. Sketch, label all parts and describe the tsunami model as shown in the video on the next slide. Write a definition for tsunami and describe what causes it.
Due:
1. How was your winter break? Tell me something good! OR...Do you have a goal for yourself for 2026? School-related or other? Describe it!
2. Look at the Are You Ready page. Describe one thing that would be important to have when a large earthquake knocks out power for several days (and perhaps damages roads, buildings, etc).
*Please update your notebook table of contents p. 76-78
2. Look at the Are You Ready page. Describe one thing that would be important to have when a large earthquake knocks out power for several days (and perhaps damages roads, buildings, etc).
*Please update your notebook table of contents p. 76-78
Due:
Use the attached website to complete the paper worksheet (done in class)
Due:
Use your plate tectonics wheel on p. 67 in your notebook.
1. At a transform boundary, what features are found? AND give an example of where a transform boundary is located (near us)!
2. At a convergent boundary, where oceanic and continental crust collide, what features are found?
3. TRUE OR FALSE? At a divergent boundary, crust is destroyed. TRUE or FALSE? and why? Explain!
Please turn in your notebook when finished with the warmup.
1. At a transform boundary, what features are found? AND give an example of where a transform boundary is located (near us)!
2. At a convergent boundary, where oceanic and continental crust collide, what features are found?
3. TRUE OR FALSE? At a divergent boundary, crust is destroyed. TRUE or FALSE? and why? Explain!
Please turn in your notebook when finished with the warmup.
Due:
Follow the instructions in the slideshow for finding the epicenter of a virtual earthquake. Paste a screenshot of your results at the end of the slideshow (last 2 slides)
Due:
Done in class on M/T this week. If absent, materials are attached.
Due:
After the video, answer today's warmup questions
1. Which type of plate boundary is found at a subduction zone? (Divergent? Convergent? Transform?)
2. Describe one thing that you learned from the video (or a question that you have about plate tectonics).
3. The strongest earthquakes happen at subduction zones. Have you ever felt an earthquake? What do you know about earthquakes in general?
When finished, update your notebook table of contents p.71-74
GLUE in your Plates on the Move sheet on p. 72
1. Which type of plate boundary is found at a subduction zone? (Divergent? Convergent? Transform?)
2. Describe one thing that you learned from the video (or a question that you have about plate tectonics).
3. The strongest earthquakes happen at subduction zones. Have you ever felt an earthquake? What do you know about earthquakes in general?
When finished, update your notebook table of contents p.71-74
GLUE in your Plates on the Move sheet on p. 72
Due:
Due:
Due:
Plates on the move game with worksheet. Done in class on Monday.
Due:
Refer to your notes p. 60 for the warmup questions.
1. Which layer of the earth is a liquid AND why? (explain!)
2. Describe one fact about another layer of the Earth.
3. Are you playing dodgeball today, or doing something else this afternoon? Tell me about it!
1. Which layer of the earth is a liquid AND why? (explain!)
2. Describe one fact about another layer of the Earth.
3. Are you playing dodgeball today, or doing something else this afternoon? Tell me about it!
Due:
If absent, complete the lab using the attached resource. Handwritten in notebooks on p. 71
Due:
Use your plate tectonics notes/wheel on p. 66-67 in your notebook.
1. What happens at a divergent plate boundary?
2. What happens at a convergent plate boundary?
3. What happens at a transform plate boundary?
When finished with the warmup, update your notebook table of contents p. 68-70
AND
Glue in all pages:
p. 68 = Seafloor spreading
p. 69 = Gizmo Pangea (2 page, glue at top of each page)
p. 70 = Snack Tectonics Lab (FOR TODAY, number your page and get ready!)
1. What happens at a divergent plate boundary?
2. What happens at a convergent plate boundary?
3. What happens at a transform plate boundary?
When finished with the warmup, update your notebook table of contents p. 68-70
AND
Glue in all pages:
p. 68 = Seafloor spreading
p. 69 = Gizmo Pangea (2 page, glue at top of each page)
p. 70 = Snack Tectonics Lab (FOR TODAY, number your page and get ready!)
Due:
Use your notebook p. 60-70 to look up the answers..but NOT Google. This is a locked quiz and I will get a notification if you open other tabs to look for answers.
Use it as a practice for next week's quiz!
Use it as a practice for next week's quiz!
Due:
Done in class on Th/F this week.
1. Sign into Explore Learning (through Clever)
2. Launch the Gizmo Building Pangea
3. Fill in the the paper worksheets as you go through the simulation.
If ABSENT, copy of worksheet is attached.
1. Sign into Explore Learning (through Clever)
2. Launch the Gizmo Building Pangea
3. Fill in the the paper worksheets as you go through the simulation.
If ABSENT, copy of worksheet is attached.
Due:
Done in class Wednesday 12/10
If absent, see the attached work.
If absent, see the attached work.
Due:
Visit the website (link attached) to view information about the plates and plate boundaries, then answer the warmup questions.
1. Click the Plates button. Name the two large plates that meet in California. (Juan de Fuca is farther north off of the coast of Washington state)
2. Click the Vent Fields button, this shows where volcanoes are located. Describe a location on the map that has a lot of volcanoes.
3. Click the Major Earthquakes button. Describe a location on the map that has a lot of earthquakes.
1. Click the Plates button. Name the two large plates that meet in California. (Juan de Fuca is farther north off of the coast of Washington state)
2. Click the Vent Fields button, this shows where volcanoes are located. Describe a location on the map that has a lot of volcanoes.
3. Click the Major Earthquakes button. Describe a location on the map that has a lot of earthquakes.
Due:
Use your notebook p. 60-63 for today's warmup questions
1. Which layer of Earth is most dense and solid?
2. Describe one piece of evidence for Alfred Wegener's continental drift hypothesis.
3. How do convection currents move the Earth's crust?
4. Update your notebook table of contents from Google Classroom p. 64-67
then...
*GLUE in your Pangea map on p. 64
*GLUE your Convection Currents Lab on p. 65 (I will stamp later in class today, make sure I can see BOTH sides!)
1. Which layer of Earth is most dense and solid?
2. Describe one piece of evidence for Alfred Wegener's continental drift hypothesis.
3. How do convection currents move the Earth's crust?
4. Update your notebook table of contents from Google Classroom p. 64-67
then...
*GLUE in your Pangea map on p. 64
*GLUE your Convection Currents Lab on p. 65 (I will stamp later in class today, make sure I can see BOTH sides!)
Due:
Done in class on a paper worksheet.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached. The videos for the different parts of the assignment are also in the attached slideshow.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached. The videos for the different parts of the assignment are also in the attached slideshow.
Due:
activity done in class.
If ABSENT a copy is attached.
If ABSENT a copy is attached.
Due:
After the video, answer the warmup questions using complete sentences.
1. What is the name of the supercontinent that existed on Earth about 200 million years ago?
2. Describe one piece of evidence or clue that Alfred Wegener used to support his continental drift hypothesis.
3. Write your NAME on your blue Pangea homework page and turn it in!
4. Update your notebook table of contents from Google Classroom.
1. What is the name of the supercontinent that existed on Earth about 200 million years ago?
2. Describe one piece of evidence or clue that Alfred Wegener used to support his continental drift hypothesis.
3. Write your NAME on your blue Pangea homework page and turn it in!
4. Update your notebook table of contents from Google Classroom.
Due:
1. Color code the different fossil and rock sections on each continent.
2. Cut out the continent pieces and use the clues in the fossils, rocks and shapes of the continents to piece together Pangaea (like a puzzle).
3. Once you have pieced the puzzle together, glue your Pangaea map onto the back of the blue worksheet and complete the front of the worksheet. Paper copies passed out in class.
If ABSENT, see pages 6 & 7 for the handouts on the attached resource.
For background information you can read the first pages of the attached resource and also your workbook #4 p. 13-17 & p. 25
2. Cut out the continent pieces and use the clues in the fossils, rocks and shapes of the continents to piece together Pangaea (like a puzzle).
3. Once you have pieced the puzzle together, glue your Pangaea map onto the back of the blue worksheet and complete the front of the worksheet. Paper copies passed out in class.
If ABSENT, see pages 6 & 7 for the handouts on the attached resource.
For background information you can read the first pages of the attached resource and also your workbook #4 p. 13-17 & p. 25
Due:
1. How was your Thanksgiving break? Tell me something good!
2. What is inside of the Earth, under the crust? Describe!
3. Update your notebook, using the table of contents in your Google Classroom.
GLUE:
Elephant's toothpaste on p. 59
2. What is inside of the Earth, under the crust? Describe!
3. Update your notebook, using the table of contents in your Google Classroom.
GLUE:
Elephant's toothpaste on p. 59
Due:
Done in class. Use workbook #2 p. 76-83 for information to fill in on the foldable and watch the attached video.
If ABSENT, a copy is attached to print and complete for your notebook.
If ABSENT, a copy is attached to print and complete for your notebook.
Due:
Done in class on M/T this week.
If ABSENT, a copy is attached -- do the lab by watching the video and completing the lab sheet.
If ABSENT, a copy is attached -- do the lab by watching the video and completing the lab sheet.
Due:
Done in class on M/T this week. Finish for HW if needed.
Due:
Watch the short video about chemosynthesis, then answer the questions, using complete sentences.
1. What do you think the root word chemo means?
2. The process of chemosynthesis doesn't require sunlight. Where does the energy come from for this process?
3. Describe where chemosynthesis occurs.
4. What are you looking forward to doing this Thanksgiving break? Tell me something good!
1. What do you think the root word chemo means?
2. The process of chemosynthesis doesn't require sunlight. Where does the energy come from for this process?
3. Describe where chemosynthesis occurs.
4. What are you looking forward to doing this Thanksgiving break? Tell me something good!
Due:
Started in class on Wednesday on paper worksheet.
Finish in class on TH/F this week if needed.
1. Read the online article (attached)
2. Watch the attached video
3. Complelete the paper worksheet (a digital copy is attached if ABSENT)
Finish in class on TH/F this week if needed.
1. Read the online article (attached)
2. Watch the attached video
3. Complelete the paper worksheet (a digital copy is attached if ABSENT)
Due:
Done in class on M/T
Due:
Due:
1. Have you used a microscope before? What did you see in the microscope?
2. The attached image is a microscopic view of a plant cell. Name at least one organelle (part) AND describe what it does in the cell.
2. The attached image is a microscopic view of a plant cell. Name at least one organelle (part) AND describe what it does in the cell.
Due:
Done in class on M/T this week.
If absent, the slides and fill in page are attached.
If absent, the slides and fill in page are attached.
Due:
A paper worksheet for this assignment was done in class on M/T this week.
Sign into Explore Learning (through Clever)
Complete the Gizmo worksheet as you go through the simulation.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached.
Sign into Explore Learning (through Clever)
Complete the Gizmo worksheet as you go through the simulation.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached.
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Started in class on a paper worksheet on M/T this week.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached. Use your notes or workbook #2 to help fill in the information.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached. Use your notes or workbook #2 to help fill in the information.
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Complete the quick check on photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
It is graded, so take your time and use your notes to look up answers if needed!
It is graded, so take your time and use your notes to look up answers if needed!
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1. How was your 4-day Veterans Day holiday weekend? Tell me something good!
2. From the warmup video: How do trees get their mass? Explain!
2. From the warmup video: How do trees get their mass? Explain!
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Done in class on W 11/5
Watch both videos, then fill in the worksheet
If absent, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached.
Watch both videos, then fill in the worksheet
If absent, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached.
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Word bank for mystery pixel.
Some words may be used more than once
ATP
carbon dioxide
cellular respiration
chloroplast
glucose
mitochondria
organisms
oxygen
photosynthesis
plants
the sun
water
Some words may be used more than once
ATP
carbon dioxide
cellular respiration
chloroplast
glucose
mitochondria
organisms
oxygen
photosynthesis
plants
the sun
water
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After the video, answer the questions for today's warmup:
1. Why do leaves change color in the fall?
2. What is the name of the main green pigment found in plants (that absorbs sunlight)?
1. Why do leaves change color in the fall?
2. What is the name of the main green pigment found in plants (that absorbs sunlight)?
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done in class on Th/F this week.
If absent, view the slideshow to complete the assignment.
If absent, view the slideshow to complete the assignment.
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Use your notes if needed!1. How many carbon atoms are in a molecule of glucose? What is the chemical formula for glucose?
2. Glucose is a PRODUCT of the photosynthesis reaction. What is the other product made by photosynthesis?
3. During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down. Which gas is needed as a REACTANT to help break down the glucose?
2. Glucose is a PRODUCT of the photosynthesis reaction. What is the other product made by photosynthesis?
3. During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down. Which gas is needed as a REACTANT to help break down the glucose?
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1. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
2. Your homework p. 13-27 segment 2 worksheet has been returned to you. Choose one word or concept from the homework and define or explain it.
3. Glue your homework sheet onto p. 46 in your notebook. Update your table of contents page.
2. Your homework p. 13-27 segment 2 worksheet has been returned to you. Choose one word or concept from the homework and define or explain it.
3. Glue your homework sheet onto p. 46 in your notebook. Update your table of contents page.
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Done in class on M/T this week
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Read workbook Workbook #2, topic 4, lesson 1 on photosynthesis (p. 48-57)
When finished reading, complete the attached Google Form.
When finished reading, complete the attached Google Form.
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Done in class Th/F this week. If absent, you can complete the lab from the attached slideshow
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Open the attached document to find the link for the VST. Once you have completed the VST, paste a screenshot of your work into the document and turn it in.
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A) After the video, answer the question:
1. Why are leaves green?
2. Why doesn't photosynthesis occur in the roots of plants?
B) Refer to the attached graph.
3. Which colors AND wavelengths of light are best absorbed by plants, allowing the highest rates of photosynthesis?
1. Why are leaves green?
2. Why doesn't photosynthesis occur in the roots of plants?
B) Refer to the attached graph.
3. Which colors AND wavelengths of light are best absorbed by plants, allowing the highest rates of photosynthesis?
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Read your workbook #2 segment 3 (or the etext assigned this week)
While reading, complete the paper worksheet (started in class on TH/F this week)
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the homework sheet is attached.
While reading, complete the paper worksheet (started in class on TH/F this week)
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the homework sheet is attached.
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Done in class on M/T this week.
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached.
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached.
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After the video, answer the questions. Also, the chemical reaction for photosynthesis is attached if needed.
1. What is the name of the food molecule that plants produce in photosynthesis?
2. What is the gas that plants take in through their leaves from the air to use as a reactant in the reaction?
3. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
1. What is the name of the food molecule that plants produce in photosynthesis?
2. What is the gas that plants take in through their leaves from the air to use as a reactant in the reaction?
3. How was your weekend? Tell me something good!
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Use the attached study guide to make your EBS. Started in class on M/T this week.
Your one-sided EBS will be collected after your test on Thursday 10/23
Your one-sided EBS will be collected after your test on Thursday 10/23
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Started in class on M/T this week. Make flashcards for all of the words on the attached list.
Your flashcard set is due on TH/F this week, along with your EBS.
Your flashcard set is due on TH/F this week, along with your EBS.
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See the back of your p.15 Matter Notes for a periodic table.
1. Name one noble gas and its atomic symbol.
2. Explain how the density of the gases changes depending on the gas.
3. How do we know that gas has mass?
1. Name one noble gas and its atomic symbol.
2. Explain how the density of the gases changes depending on the gas.
3. How do we know that gas has mass?
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Done in class on Wed. 10/22
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For today's warmup, please refer to the balanced chemical equation for combusting (burning) methane in the attached image. Use your notes also if needed!
1. How many total atoms are in CH4?
2. Which molecules are the REACTANTS?
3. Which molecules are the PRODUCTS?
4. Is burning methane an exothermic or endothermic reaction? Explain!
1. How many total atoms are in CH4?
2. Which molecules are the REACTANTS?
3. Which molecules are the PRODUCTS?
4. Is burning methane an exothermic or endothermic reaction? Explain!
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done in clsss on Monday or Tuesday this week.
If ABSENT, you can use the video to complete the lab
If ABSENT, you can use the video to complete the lab
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A two-sided paper worksheet started in class M/T this week.
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached for you to print
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached for you to print
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Done in class on a paper worksheet
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached
If ABSENT, a digital copy is attached
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Done in class on Wed. 10/15
Individual assignment, quietly complete the assignment and turn in the 1/2 sheet to your teacher.
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached with the resources for research.
Individual assignment, quietly complete the assignment and turn in the 1/2 sheet to your teacher.
If ABSENT, a digital copy of the worksheet is attached with the resources for research.
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1. Read topic 2 in your paper workbook segment 1 at home
(or you can read the eText online workbook sections States of Matter & Changes of State )
2. Complete the paper worksheet started in class on Wed 10/8
If ABSENT a digital copy of the worksheet is attached for you to print.
(or you can read the eText online workbook sections States of Matter & Changes of State )
2. Complete the paper worksheet started in class on Wed 10/8
If ABSENT a digital copy of the worksheet is attached for you to print.
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Done in class on TH/F
If absent, a digital copy is attached and you can complete the lab by watching the video.
If absent, a digital copy is attached and you can complete the lab by watching the video.
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Explore States of Matter, Thermal Energy & Temperature on Earth. Open the attached document to access the link for the interactive. When finished with the interactive, you need to screenshot and paste your final screen into the document to receive credit.
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Done in class M/T this week on a paper worksheet.
If absent, a digital copy is attached.
If absent, a digital copy is attached.
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1. Using your notes (p. 26-27) define sublimation.
2. What do you know about dry ice?
3. What happens to the motion of atoms or molecules as they are heated?
2. What do you know about dry ice?
3. What happens to the motion of atoms or molecules as they are heated?
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Done in class on Wednesday 10/8 notebook p. 28
If absent, record observations from the attached video in your notebook p. 28
If absent, record observations from the attached video in your notebook p. 28
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After the video, answer today's warmup questions.
1. Describe a PHYSICAL property of copper metal.
2. Describe a CHEMICAL property of copper metal.
3. Why is the Statue of Liberty green?
1. Describe a PHYSICAL property of copper metal.
2. Describe a CHEMICAL property of copper metal.
3. Why is the Statue of Liberty green?
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After the video, answer the questions for today's warmup.
1. Air is a mixture! Name at least two gases that make up air.
2. Describe one observation from the demonstration.
3. Is a burning candle an example of a chemical change or a physical change (or both?) Explain, using complete sentences!
1. Air is a mixture! Name at least two gases that make up air.
2. Describe one observation from the demonstration.
3. Is a burning candle an example of a chemical change or a physical change (or both?) Explain, using complete sentences!
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Done in class on TH/F this week
If absent, you can access the worksheet and video/information to complete the lab in the attached files.
If absent, you can access the worksheet and video/information to complete the lab in the attached files.
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Started in class last week and worked on this week during class time.
Use your completed planning guide to finish your poster. A sample poster is attached in the document, below the blank planning guide.
The final poster is due Monday 9/29 (odd blocks) or Tuesday 9/30 (even blocks)
Use your completed planning guide to finish your poster. A sample poster is attached in the document, below the blank planning guide.
The final poster is due Monday 9/29 (odd blocks) or Tuesday 9/30 (even blocks)
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Done in class on Thursday or Friday this week.
In the attached document are the links for two interactive activities:
1. Matter
2. Chemical formulas for molecules
After completing each interactive, you will paste a screenshot of your final screen under the interactive title in the document. Turn in the digital document via Google Classroom when finished.
In the attached document are the links for two interactive activities:
1. Matter
2. Chemical formulas for molecules
After completing each interactive, you will paste a screenshot of your final screen under the interactive title in the document. Turn in the digital document via Google Classroom when finished.
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Done in class M/T this week.
Finish questions for homework if needed.
Finish questions for homework if needed.
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1. Locate your Types of Matter Poster. Choose one example from your poster and describe it here.
2. Describe one new thing that you learned while making your poster.
*Write your full name and class period on your poster
*Place your poster neatly on your lab table for a gallery walk
*Put your computer in your backpack and sit in your assigned front desk with your notebook & pencil
2. Describe one new thing that you learned while making your poster.
*Write your full name and class period on your poster
*Place your poster neatly on your lab table for a gallery walk
*Put your computer in your backpack and sit in your assigned front desk with your notebook & pencil
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Started in class on Monday/Tuesday
Due by next block class this week.
Due by next block class this week.
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1. Locate your Color by number: Classification of Matter homework sheet. Choose one word or concept from the sheet and describe it.
2. What are your weekend plans? Tell me something good!
*Put away your Chromebook in your backpack
*TURN IN your Color by number: Classification of Matter homework sheet
*Sit in your assigned desk seat with your notebook & pencil.
2. What are your weekend plans? Tell me something good!
*Put away your Chromebook in your backpack
*TURN IN your Color by number: Classification of Matter homework sheet
*Sit in your assigned desk seat with your notebook & pencil.
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Done in class on Th/Fri this week.
If absent, the lab sheet and video are attached.
If absent, the lab sheet and video are attached.
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Done in class on paper on Monday/Tuesday.
materials are attached for absent students.
materials are attached for absent students.
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After the video, answer the questions about the element sodium!
1. Describe a physical property of sodium (or potassium).
2. Describe a chemical property of sodium (or potassium).
3. Use your periodic table. Write the chemical symbol for sodium (or potassium).
1. Describe a physical property of sodium (or potassium).
2. Describe a chemical property of sodium (or potassium).
3. Use your periodic table. Write the chemical symbol for sodium (or potassium).
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Read p. 12-19 in your workbook #1 Describing and Classifying Matter
AFTER reading, please complete the attached Google Form for homework.
Of course, this is graded, so please take your time. You will find all of the answers in the reading!
AFTER reading, please complete the attached Google Form for homework.
Of course, this is graded, so please take your time. You will find all of the answers in the reading!
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Workbook #1 is in the bin next to the notebooks at your lab station if needed. See p. 12-19 for today's warmup questions.
1. Describe one example of an element. Give the name and one property or fact about of the element. You may use the attached periodic table if needed.
2. Describe one example of a chemical compound (molecule). List the names of each atom in the molecule and how many of each atom are in the molecule.
3. Name one spirit day theme for next week. What are you going to wear for that day?
1. Describe one example of an element. Give the name and one property or fact about of the element. You may use the attached periodic table if needed.
2. Describe one example of a chemical compound (molecule). List the names of each atom in the molecule and how many of each atom are in the molecule.
3. Name one spirit day theme for next week. What are you going to wear for that day?
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Mr. Kaefer wants to know which marble launch angle you would need to hit a target. How could you knock out the evil Lego figure? The Lego figure is standing 100 cm from the launcher.
1. Look at the attached mini-marble launch graph. Which launch angle would you need to knock out the evil Lego figure with the marble? Explain using complete sentences.
2. Choose one word or concept from your E.B.S. describe it using complete sentences.
Turn in your lab notebook, but keep your E.B.S. on your desk and get ready to start your test.
1. Look at the attached mini-marble launch graph. Which launch angle would you need to knock out the evil Lego figure with the marble? Explain using complete sentences.
2. Choose one word or concept from your E.B.S. describe it using complete sentences.
Turn in your lab notebook, but keep your E.B.S. on your desk and get ready to start your test.
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This is graded, your score on the game will be your score in PowerSchool.
Please use your notes and/or EBS as you go through the Kahoot review and take your time. You should get a good score.
Please use your notes and/or EBS as you go through the Kahoot review and take your time. You should get a good score.
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The intro to science test will be on Mon 9/15 or Tues 9/16
Use the attached study guide to prepare a paper copy of an extra brain sheet (EBS) for your test!
This is a homework assignment, it will be collected for credit after your test.
Use the attached study guide to prepare a paper copy of an extra brain sheet (EBS) for your test!
This is a homework assignment, it will be collected for credit after your test.
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Create a line graph using google sheets!
1. Open the attached blank spreadsheet to use for this assignment.
2. You will be graphing the data set that is attached in the Google doc.
*Attached is the tutorial video for reference if needed.
1. Open the attached blank spreadsheet to use for this assignment.
2. You will be graphing the data set that is attached in the Google doc.
*Attached is the tutorial video for reference if needed.
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Done in class on M/T this week on a paper lab sheet. Lab sheet and paper graph are due by Wednesday 9/10 beginning of class!
If ABSENT, view the attached slideshow and print out the lab sheets 13-15 (or see Ms. G when you return for a data set and lab sheet.)
If ABSENT, view the attached slideshow and print out the lab sheets 13-15 (or see Ms. G when you return for a data set and lab sheet.)
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Done in class on Friday 8/29
due by the START of class on Wednesday.
due by the START of class on Wednesday.
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Done in class on Wednesday
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Done in class Tuesday 9/2 (paper worksheet)
Due by beginning of class tomorrow.
If absent, you can print a copy or see Ms. for a paper copy when you return.
Due by beginning of class tomorrow.
If absent, you can print a copy or see Ms. for a paper copy when you return.
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1. When is our upcoming test?
2. Which topics will be covered on the test?
3. Look at your notebook pages 1-9. Choose one word or concept. Explain it using complete sentences.
2. Which topics will be covered on the test?
3. Look at your notebook pages 1-9. Choose one word or concept. Explain it using complete sentences.
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Please use COMPLETE SENTENCES when writing your warmup answers!
1. No school on Monday for the Labor Day holiday! What are you looking forward to doing this weekend? Tell me something good!
2. Look at your gummy bear lab from yesterday. Describe one metric measurement that you used in the lab, include the measurement and the unit (g, cm, mL, etc.)
3. What is density? Explain.
1. No school on Monday for the Labor Day holiday! What are you looking forward to doing this weekend? Tell me something good!
2. Look at your gummy bear lab from yesterday. Describe one metric measurement that you used in the lab, include the measurement and the unit (g, cm, mL, etc.)
3. What is density? Explain.
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Homework practice with Metric Measurements
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Observation, Inference & Prediction (O.I.P)
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Observation, Inference & Prediction (O.I.P)
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1. Update your notebook table of contents (see attached image) AND glue your Observation, Inference & Prediction worksheet on page 4.
2. Observe the attached image of the squirrel. Write an INFERENCE based on your observations.
3. Write a PREDICTION based on your inference.
2. Observe the attached image of the squirrel. Write an INFERENCE based on your observations.
3. Write a PREDICTION based on your inference.
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Return your signed syllabus (the paper copy given in class).
A digital copy is attached for your reference.
A digital copy is attached for your reference.