PVC Scientists

Here are presentations and documents to help you review for Part D of the Regents exam. This part will be questions on the 4 state labs we have done this year.

Making Connections
Review Sheet

Diffusion Through a Membrane

Relationships and Biodiversity

Beaks of Finches

Photo Contest

2009-06-08T09:12:00.000-04:00

Well, tne entries are all in, and it's time to leave comments and questions.
Remember, the school with the most comments and questions wins a care package from the other school.

To leave comments, go to the photos here:
Photo Contest Gallery

Then, select a picture, and leave a comment in the comments box. You can use your first name and last inital to identify yourselves.

You can see the entire entries here:
Photo Contest Web Site

Have fun!

You have until Tuesday night to make your comments.

Hot Planet Cold Comfort

2009-06-02T18:27:00.000-04:00

I found the show online.
You can watch it here:
Hot Planet, Cold Comfort

Answer Key for Ecology Regents Questions

2009-06-01T13:16:00.000-04:00

Here is a link to the answer key for the Regents Review packet we worked on today
Answer Key

Last Weekly Science Article Report - Period 5

2009-05-26T11:18:00.000-04:00

This week, you will put together our last weekly science article report of the year!

Your reflection should be at least 250 words long (you can use the Word Count feature in Word to keep track of this -- it's under the Tools menu).

Since this is our last weekly science article report of the year, I expect this to be your best work all year.

So, your assignment is:
1) Find an article an do our regular weekly science article report (look back on the blog to find a description if you don't remember).
2) Makes comments on the reports of 3 other students.
3) This is all due by next Monday, June 1st.

Last Weekly Science Article Report - Period 4

2009-05-26T11:16:00.000-04:00

Top 10 New Species for 2008

2009-05-25T06:13:00.000-04:00

I thought you might like this article. It talks about the top 10 new species for 2008.
Some examples:
caffeine-free coffee
a pea-sized sea horse

Enjoy!
Let me know what you think.

Ecology Notes/Study Guide

2009-05-18T09:10:00.004-04:00

I have put together the note packet/study guide for our unit on Ecology.

You can download it here:
Ecology Study Guide

Regents Review Resources

2009-05-18T08:41:00.001-04:00

Another science teacher has put together a really good set of resources to help you study for the Regents exam.

You can find it here:
Regents Study Resources

Let me know what you think.

Living Environment - The Year in Review

2009-05-16T11:50:00.000-04:00

Here is a presentation I made that covers the whole year to help you get ready for the Regents.

Le Year In Review

View more presentations from gmanb5.

Reflection on Researching your Organism

2009-05-11T09:59:00.001-04:00

I want you to do two things with this blog assignment:
1) Reflect on what you learned by researching your organism.
-what did you learn?
- what surprised you?
- what was cool?
- what would you like to know more about?

2) Have a discussion with your fellow science students about what you learned

This assignment is due by Friday, May 15th.

I look forward to your discussions.

New Species of Bacteria

2009-05-11T06:22:00.000-04:00

I just saw this article about a newly discovered species of bacteria.

It can live (and thrive) in very hot places with high pressure.

Take a look:

New Species Thrives In Extremely High Temperature And Pressure

Evolution Test

2009-05-04T11:24:00.004-04:00

Our test on Evolution will be given on Friday, May 15th.

Also, note that there will be questions about the Dogs and More Dogs video on the test, based on the notes I ask you to take.

Here's the study guide:
Evolution Study Guide

And here's a slideshow that has all the key points of evolution:

Evolution

View more presentations from gmanb5.

Researching an Organism Project

2009-05-04T10:54:00.001-04:00

We are about to begin our study of ecology, which is all about how living things relate to each other and their environment.

You are going to do some research to get us started. For this project, you are going to pick an organism and research it and the environment in which it lives. You are going to discover how it performs its life processes (MRLSTRNGER).

Your goal is to become an expert on your organism.

Here's the important part: The organism you pick has to be one YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE!

Here are a couple of good places to start:
Tree of Life Project
Encyclopedia of Life

You can show your research in a number of ways:
1) A Google Docs presentation
2) A Word/Google Docs document with pictures
3) A video of some kind
4) A poster (Glogster or on paper)
5) Scratch Animation
6) A model
7) Something else -- please talk to me about your ideas.

This assignment is due Monday, May 11th.

I am really looking forward to what you come up with!

Mutation Questions

2009-04-24T09:40:00.002-04:00

Here are the questions you raised in class.
Your assignment is to at least one to research.
Please bring your findings to class so we can discuss them.

X Chromosome Information

2009-04-24T06:09:00.000-04:00

Here is a good website that talks about the X Chromosome, which we have been talking about in class over the past two or three days:
X Chromosome

(Thanks to Bella)

Another Protein Synthesis Animation

2009-04-23T21:36:00.002-04:00

This is a pretty good animation to show the steps of protein synthesis:
Protein Synthesis Animation

Practicing Protein Synthesis

2009-04-23T21:26:00.000-04:00

You may want to try out this activity to work through how protein synthesis happens:
Protein Synthesis Activity

Twizzler Lab Report

2009-04-23T15:57:00.000-04:00

Now that we have worked through the two labs on the Structure of DNA, DNA Replication, Mutations, and Protein Synthesis, it is time to put together our lab reports.

You can find the write up at the link below:
Visualizing DNA Lab

Remember that you can provide your data in the form of drawings or photos. You can find the photos by going to the gallery I set up. You can find the pictures at the link below:
Protein Synthesis Photo Gallery

The lab write up is due Monday, April 27th.

Genetics Test Study Guide

2009-04-21T15:16:00.001-04:00

I have put together the study guide for genetics.
You can find it here:
Genetics Study Guide

Remember that the test is Wednesday, April 29th.

Protein Synthesis Animation

2009-04-18T08:18:00.000-04:00

Here is the Protein Synthesis Animation we were looking at in class.
I thought it might help as you work on designing your labs.

You can get to it by clicking here.
Have fun!

Cells and Their Parts

2009-03-27T09:06:00.002-04:00

Cell Structure And Function

View more presentations from Lucas Gillispie.

Meiosis Animation

2009-03-06T19:22:00.001-05:00

Here is a link to the animation we watch today in class on Meiosis.

Meiosis Animation

Cell Organelle Resource

2009-03-06T11:55:00.000-05:00

Cell Organelle Review

View more presentations from gmanb5. (tags: middleschool science)

Reproduction Test Study Guide

2009-03-01T19:13:00.003-05:00

Next Monday, March 9th, we are having our final test on Reproduction. It will include:
Mitosis
Meiosis
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Sexual Reproduction in Humans
The Menstrual Cycle
Embryonic Development

I have put together a study guide. You can download it here:
Ardito Reproduction Study Guide

Please make sure to ask me about things you do not understand.

You can also look at it here.

Reproduction Study Guide

Publish at Scribd or explore others: Home & Garden pregnancy exposure

Skull Cam

2009-03-01T19:06:00.000-05:00

This is a live broadcast of a tank with bugs set up by another science teacher.
Skull Cam.

Very Cool Fish

2009-02-24T11:45:00.000-05:00

Check out this article about a fish with a transparent head and rotating eye.
Fish with the See-Through Head

Cell Organelle Study Guides -- Period 5

2009-02-24T06:09:00.002-05:00

Here is the place to post links to your study guides.
Remember, these are due by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Cell Organelle Study Guides -- Period 4

2009-02-24T06:08:00.000-05:00

Here is the place to post links to your study guides.
Remember, these are due by the end of the day on Wednesday.

Reproduction Test -- Test Corrections

2009-02-13T09:40:00.002-05:00

I was rethinking what we discussed in class. I will accept test corrections for the Reproduction Test.
As always, you should return the test to me along with the following:
1. Why was your answer wrong?
2. What is the right answer?
3. What makes this the right answer?

I will take these NO LATER than the Monday we come back, February 23rd.

Miracle of Life Assignment - Period 6

2009-02-10T14:40:00.003-05:00

We spent a couple of days together watching the Miracle of Life as a way of introducing ourselves to the Human Reproductive System to the the development of the Fetus into a baby.

Please answer the following questions based on your experience of the movie:

1. What were the three things in the movie that you thought were the most interesting OR the most cool OR that made you think?

2. Take a look the sheet I passed out before the movie and review the purposes of the male and female reproductive systems. Write two or three paragraphs about how the male and female reproductive systems achieve thoses purposes. Please be specific about the parts and how they work.

Please post your responses here.

Miracle of Life Assignment - Period 1

2009-02-10T14:39:00.004-05:00

We spent a couple of days together watching the Miracle of Life as a way of introducing ourselves to the Human Reproductive System to the the development of the Fetus into a baby.

Please answer the following questions based on your experience of the movie:
1. What were the three things in the movie that you thought were the most interesting OR the most cool OR that made you think?
2. Take a look the sheet I passed out before the movie and review the purposes of the male and female reproductive systems. Write two or three paragraphs about how the male and female reproductive systems achieve thoses purposes. Please be specific about the parts and how they work.

Please post your responses here.

Miracle of Life Prep Sheet

2009-02-09T08:59:00.004-05:00

Here is a copy of the Miracle of Life preparation sheet I handed out in class.
Miracle of Life Prep Sheet

Cool Bacteria Article

2009-02-03T11:48:00.007-05:00

Here is a cool article about bacteria:
Can Bacteria Rescue the Oil Industry

Feel free to share thoughts and questions by posting a comment.

Reproduction Test Preparation

2009-02-02T15:11:00.006-05:00

I have put together stuff you should know and be able to do for the test on Friday. You can download it here:
Ardito Reproduction Test Preparation

You can also post questions here.

Baby Plant Lab - 8th Grade

2009-02-02T14:51:00.007-05:00

Here is the packet for the Baby Plant Lab.
Baby Plant Lab

I will give you a copy in class, but just in case, you can download another one.

Cell Project Assignment - 7th Grade

2009-02-02T10:46:00.013-05:00

I thought it might be helpful to post the cell project assignment here, so you have it for handy reference. You can download it here:

Cell Project Assignment

Remember that the following three pieces are due by Friday, February 13th:

1. The model of your cell. It needs to be 3-dimensional and should be a scale model. Remember it NO LONGER has to be 1 meter big.

2. The presentation which will teach others about your type of cell. This should include which organelles perform which characteristic of life.

3. The story/song/journal entries that tell the life of your cell from the cell's point of view.

If you have questions about the project, you can post there here.

Have fun!

Asexual Reproduction Assignment - Period 6

2009-01-26T19:21:00.000-05:00

Now that we have been learning about/teaching others about the various types of asexual reproduction, I want you to start to put together what you know.

So, here's your assignment:
1. Pick 3 types of asexual reproduction
2. Tell what they are and give examples of organisms that use them
3. Write a paragraph or two that talks about what they have in common and how they are different from one another.

This is due by Wednesday, January 28th at 11:59 pm.

Asexual Reproduction Assignment - Period 1

2009-01-26T19:18:00.000-05:00

Talking About Cells - Period 5

2009-01-26T19:17:00.001-05:00

This week on the blog, I am asking you to have a discussion with your classmates about cells.

You can start the conversation by sharing:
Something that you've learned
Something that surprised you
Something that you are interested in knowing more about
Something you have a question about

Then, you can respond (to at least 3 other people).

Let the conversation begin!

Talking About Cells - Period 4

2009-01-26T19:14:00.001-05:00

Looking over our blog work - 8th grade

2009-01-10T10:31:00.001-05:00

For this week, I want you to look over your blog work and look at the comments that others have left on you.
Once, you've done that, please answer the following questions: Have you completed EVERY assignment?

What do you think your strengths are in this blog work?
What do you think you should work on in this blog work?
What do other students say you do well?
What do other students say you should do to improve your work?
What will you work on improving in your next blog assignments?

This assignment is due Friday, January 16th.

Looking over our blog work - 7th grade

2009-01-10T10:27:00.002-05:00

What do you think your strengths are in this blog work?
What do you think you should work on in this blog work?
What do other students say you do well?
What do other students say you should do to improve your work?
What will you work on improving in your next blog assignments?

This assignment is due Friday, January 16th.

Mitosis Quiz Study Guide

2009-01-08T15:25:00.002-05:00

We are going to have a quick quiz on mitosis on Monday, January 12th.
I have put together a study guide. You can find it here:
Mitosis Quiz Study Guide

You should be able to:
Name the phases
Draw the phases
Talk about the key events that happen in each phase.

If you have questions, you can post them here.

Fleming Penicilin Assignment - 7th Grade

2009-01-08T09:24:00.000-05:00

I thought it might be helpful to post this assignment on the blog.

You are working on your own or with a partner to work through Alexander Fleming's original scientific research paper where he showed that Penicillin could be used an an antibiotic.

As you work through the paper, you are trying to answer the following questions:
1. Problem - what question was he trying to answer?
2. Hypothesis - what was he trying to test?
3. Methods - what did he do to test his hypothesis?
4. Data - why did he collect the data he did?

In case you lose your packet, you can download a copy here:
Fleming Paper

If you have questions, you can post them here and I will try to answer them.

Interesting Article on Cloning

2009-01-05T21:41:00.001-05:00

This is an interesting article about cloning pets.

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Mitosis Videos

2009-01-05T19:18:00.000-05:00

Characteristics of Life

2009-01-05T19:16:00.000-05:00

Characteristics Of Life

View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: science middleschool)

Weekly Science Article Report - Experiments - Period 5

2009-01-05T19:15:00.000-05:00

Here is the place to post your Weekly Science Article Report for this week.

As we discussed in class, for this report, I want you to focus on an article that talks about one or more experiments. In reflecting on the article, you might say something about what you thought about the experiment:

Did it test what the experimenters wanted it to test?

How would you make it better?

What questions do you have?

Your report is due here by Friday, January 9. Your comments on the work of at least 3 other students is due by Monday, January 12th.

As always, I look forward to what you have to say.

Weekly Science Article Report - Experiments - Period 4

2009-01-05T19:11:00.000-05:00

Here is the place to post your Weekly Science Article Report for this week.

Did it test what the experimenters wanted it to test?

How would you make it better?

What questions do you have?

Your report is due here by Friday, January 9. Your comments on the work of at least 3 other students is due by Monday, January 12th.

As always, I look forward to what you have to say.

Weekly Science Article Report - Reproduction - Period 6

2009-01-05T19:10:00.001-05:00

Here is the place to post your Weekly Science Article Report for this week.
Remember that for this one, you will be finding an article that relates in some way to reproduction.
Possible topics include:

Stem Cells
Cloning
Regeneration
Grafting

Or find something that you really are interested in.

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.
As always, I look forward to reading your work.

Your report is due by Friday, January 9. Your comments on the work of 3 other students is due by Monday, January 12.

Weekly Science Article Report - Reproduction - Period 1

2009-01-05T19:06:00.001-05:00

Stem Cells
Cloning
Regeneration
Grafting

Cool, Useful, Teachful Cell Links

2008-12-22T12:45:00.000-05:00

I would like you to post to the blog your cool, useful, teachful links about cells.

I can't wait to see what you find.

Remember that you have until we come back (January 5th) to post your links.

8th Grade Quiz -- Bring Your UPCO Books

2008-12-18T14:20:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder about our quiz tomorrow.
Remember to bring your UPCO book to class.

Extra Credit - Video Periodic Table of the Elements

2008-12-16T21:39:00.000-05:00

I found this cool website, called the Periodic Table of Videos. When you click on an element, you get to see a video of a science dude explaining something about the element.

Check out two or three elements and see what cool things you can learn about the elements. Then, share here what you found. Also, please share a little about how you liked watching the videos.

Getting Scratch

2008-12-16T11:20:00.001-05:00

Here is a link for to download Scratch if you'd like:
Download Scratch

There are some user guides there as well. You can find them here:
Scratch Help

And here is a reference guide:
Scratch Reference Guide

Have fun!

Dichotomous Key Lab -- 8th grade

2008-12-14T23:05:00.000-05:00

For this week's lab, you will be learning about how scientist's classify things. The most common way is to use a system called a dichotomous key.

Here's a link to the lab in case you need another copy:
Dichotomous Key Lab

The lab is due Friday, December 19th.

8th Grade Body Systems Test Study Guide

2008-12-10T22:01:00.000-05:00

As promised, I have put together a study guide for the test on the body systems coming up next week.
You can get it here:
Body Systems Study Guide

There is a lot of information and concepts for you to put together.

I recommend that you start studying now. I am always available for extra help.

Weekly Science Article Report #5 - Period 5

2008-12-08T09:23:00.002-05:00

This week you have your next weekly science article report to do.

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.

Weekly Science Article Report #5 - Period 4

2008-12-08T09:23:00.001-05:00

8th Grade Homework - Week of 12/8/08

2008-12-08T07:41:00.001-05:00

Here is your homework for this coming week:
- Lung Labs due Wednesday (12/10).
- In UPCO Book, work through a chapter on a system you did NOT already study (due Thursday 12/11).
- On the blog, talk about how the system you studied during our project and the new system you are working on work together to maintain homeostasis. Due Friday (12/12)
YOU CAN POST YOUR WORK HERE BY LEAVING A COMMENT!
-Test - Body Systems - next Wednesday (12/17).

Enzyme Presentation

2008-12-03T08:54:00.000-05:00

I thought you might like to review the presentation on enzymes that we went through in class.
You can find it here.

Homeostasis Test Corrections - 8th Grade

2008-12-02T13:01:00.000-05:00

You have now received your homeostasis tests back.

Some of you may not have done as well as expected. So, you have the chance to do test corrections. For these test corrections you must:

1) explain why incorrect answers are incorrect.
2) indicate the correct answer.
3) defend the correct answer.

You have the ability to earn back half the points they lost by doing these corrections.

These corrections and the original test are due back to me by Thursday December 4th for this additional credit.

Weekly Science Article Report #4 - Period 5

2008-12-01T20:16:00.001-05:00

This week you have your next weekly science article report to do.

For a reminder, here's what to do for this assignment:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:
1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.
2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.

Weekly Science Article Report #4 - Period 4

2008-12-01T20:13:00.000-05:00

This week you have your next weekly science article report to do.

Body Systems Project Check In

2008-11-21T08:03:00.002-05:00

Now that we are a few days into our Human Body Systems Project, I thought it might be a good time to check in.

I would like each group to post something about the system you are studying. Please post something here that teaches other people about your system.

You can also use this space to ask questions about systems other than the one you are studying.

Incredible Human Machine Game

2008-11-19T18:30:00.001-05:00

The folks who put together the Incredible Human Machine movie that we watched have created a game.

Check it out if you get a chance. It may help you with your projects. You can find it here:
Incredible Human Machine Game.

Have fun.
Tell me what you think.

Interesting Science Article

2008-11-19T18:13:00.002-05:00

I saw this on the NY Times website. It is a story about how middle school students in Bayonne New Jersey are trying to raise oysters in order to restore part of an ecosystem.

Take a look by clicking here.

Adopt an Element Project - 7th Grade

2008-11-19T14:22:00.004-05:00

As we discussed in class, we are learning about atoms and elements.
To help you get familiar with some elements, we are starting the "Adopt an Element" Project. For this project, you will look through some different versions of the periodic table of the elements (on line or in books). As you get familiar with some of the elements, pick one you'd like to adopt.

Here are some online resources for the Periodic Table of the Elements:
Web Elements
Chemical Elements

Once your made your choice, you will make a poster using a new tool called "Glogster." Here's the link:
Glogster

We will ALL use the same account. The username is mrardito. The password is my last name. In the title of your Glog, put the element and your first name.

Have fun. Be creative. Learn cool things.
This poster is due next Tuesday, November 25th.

Setting Up Google Accounts - 8th Grade

2008-11-17T14:12:00.006-05:00

We are going to use something called Google Docs to work on our Human Body Systems project (and others later on).

To use Google Docs, you need a school Google Account. Following the directions here to set yours up.

If you have trouble getting to the directions from the link above, you can download the directions here.

Have fun!

Using Google Docs Reflection - Period 5

2008-11-17T13:15:00.001-05:00

We have done our first project with Google Docs. I like using this tool because you can use Google Docs on any computer and because it is easier to work with others.

Now, I would like to hear from you what you thought about using Google Docs. What worked? What did not work? What suggestions/feedback do you have?

I look forward to your responses.

Using Google Docs Reflection - Period 4

2008-11-17T13:13:00.003-05:00

Incredible Human Machine Reflection - Period 6

2008-11-17T13:10:00.001-05:00

Now that you have seen the movie, the Incredible Human Machine, I want you to share some things that surprised you or things your thought were cool, even things that grossed you out.

Please share about at least three of things. Your reflection should be 2 or 3 paragraphs long.

This assignment is due Friday, November 21st.

Incredible Human Machine Reflection - Period 1

2008-11-17T13:07:00.003-05:00

8th Grade Body Systems Project

2008-11-17T13:04:00.002-05:00

For the next week or two, you will be focusing on one or two of the systems that make up the human body and help us to maintain homeostasis.

Please look over the description of the project (you will find it here). Then, make a list of your top three choices of body systems and why you want to study them.

Answer Key - Homeostasis Review Packet

2008-11-10T14:31:00.002-05:00

I have put together an answer key for the Homeostasis Test Review Packet.

You can download it here.

If you have questions as you are studying, you can email me or post a comment here.

Homeostasis Study Guide - 8th Grade

2008-11-06T15:59:00.004-05:00

You can also download it here.

Lab Report Template

2008-11-06T10:59:00.004-05:00

Here is a link to the template you can use for your lab reports.

When you use it, please go to File> Save as New Copy. If you don't do this, you won't be able to edit it.

Lab Report Template

Gummy Bear Lab

2008-11-05T15:06:00.006-05:00

Here is the stuff you need to complete your write up of the gummy bear lab.

You will:

1) Create two graphs. One will be for Weight, the other for Volume. You will figure out the best way to set up the graphs. Try to think of the best way to display the data.

2) Write up your conclusions. For this, answer the questions on the sheet I gave you.

If you need another copy, you can get them here:

Class Data

Conclusion Questions
Graph Paper

You will have to sign in to your pvconline.org account to access these documents.

This assignment is due Monday, November 10th.

Have fun!

Google Docs Start Page

2008-10-27T10:40:00.003-04:00

Here's where you go to sign in to our new Google Accountsf:

http://partnerpage.google.com/pvconline.org?tab=oS

Podcast Report/Reflection - Period 5

2008-10-27T09:14:00.000-04:00

This week we are going to do something different for the Weekly Science Article Report.

I am asking that you listen to a science-related podcast and to tell us what you think about it. Here is a good place to find a lot of them:

http://www.learnoutloud.com/Podcast-Directory/Science

In addition to what you normally write for your reflection, I would like you to include something about the difference for you in reading an article versus listening to a story.

Have fun!

Podcast Report/Reflection - Period 4

2008-10-27T09:11:00.003-04:00

This week we are going to do something different for the Weekly Science Article Report.

I am asking that you listen to a science-related podcast and to tell us what you think about it. Here is a good place to find a lot of them:

http://www.learnoutloud.com/Podcast-Directory/Science

In addition to what you normally write for your reflection, I would like you to include something about the difference for you in reading an article versus listening to a story.

Have fun!

Weekly Science Article Report # 3 - Period 6

2008-10-27T09:01:00.000-04:00

This week you have your 3rd weekly science article report to do.

For this one, I want you to focus on science articles that relate in some way to the human body and how it works.

Weekly Science Article Report #3 - Period 1

2008-10-27T08:57:00.002-04:00

This week you have your 3rd weekly science article report to do.

For this one, I want you to focus on science articles that relate in some way to the human body and how it works.

Molecules Quiz Study Guide

2008-10-24T17:24:00.001-04:00

Here is the study guide for our quiz on Monday.
If you have any questions, you can post them here.

Molecule Quiz Study Guide - Upload a Document to Scribd

Visualing Molecules Reflection - Period 6

2008-10-20T13:53:00.000-04:00

Here is the place to post your reflection on the Visualizing Molecules Lab.

For this reflection, you should answer the following questions:

1. What did I learn from this lab?

2. Was it better to work with models instead of just the chemical formulas? Why or why not?

3. What questions do you now have about molecules?

This reflection is due Friday, October 24th.

Visualizing Molecules Lab Reflection - Period 1

2008-10-20T13:51:00.003-04:00

Here is the place to post your reflection on the Visualizing Molecules Lab.

For this reflection, you should answer the following questions:

1. What did I learn from this lab?

2. Was it better to work with models instead of just the chemical formulas? Why or why not?

3. What questions do you now have about molecules?

This reflection is due Friday, October 24th.

Reflection - Improving Our Work - Period 5

2008-10-20T11:47:00.001-04:00

As we discussed in class, your blog assignment this week is to post a reflection on your blog work so far this year.

To do this, I ask that you look over ALL (yes, all) of your blog work so far. If you find anything missing, now is the time to get yourselves up to date. When you look it over (and look at the comments provided by others), think about 1 to 3 things you would like to improve about your work.

Then, write a reflection about those improvements and post it here.

This work is due Friday, October 24th.

Reflection - Improving Our Work - Period 4

2008-10-20T11:44:00.002-04:00

7th Grade - Questions for Our Australian Friends

2008-10-20T11:36:00.004-04:00

As we discussed in class, many of you have questions about Australian holidays and customs.
Please post your questions here, and I will ask Mrs. Gow to have her student answer them for you.

I will also invite them to ask questions of you about American holidays and customs, which you will answer.

Good resource on the Scientific Method

2008-10-17T09:32:00.001-04:00

The Scientific Method

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Links to Something Cool - Period 5

2008-10-14T10:35:00.000-04:00

You job this week is to comb the internet for incredibly cool, and incredibly true science stuff.

You will then post a link (or links) to the incredibly cool thing, and then write a little bit about what makes it cool in your opinion.

I want no repeats, so be careful to read what others have posted before you. We want to end up with a class worth of cool science things.

Links to Something Cool - Period 4

2008-10-14T10:32:00.002-04:00

You job this week is to comb the internet for incredibly cool, and incredibly true science stuff.

You will then post a link (or links) to the incredibly cool thing, and then write a little bit about what makes it cool in your opinion.

I want no repeats, so be careful to read what others have posted before you. We want to end up with a class worth of cool science things.

Visualizing Molecules Slideshow

2008-10-11T19:47:00.004-04:00

This week, we will be doing a lab that lets us make models of some of our favorite molecules (oxygen, glucose) with gum drops and toothpicks.

Here is a slideshow of some of last year's students working on this lab.

Life of the Cell Video

2008-10-10T14:21:00.002-04:00

Cell Organelles

2008-10-10T12:24:00.000-04:00

Cell Organelle Review

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Weekly Science Article Report #2 - Period 5

2008-10-03T12:30:00.000-04:00

The purpose of this assignment is to develop your ability to read and write about science. The assignment: Each week you will find an science related article that is interesting to you. It can be about any topic, not just whatever we are studying in class. Then you will write a report which has these three parts: 1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids). 2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read. 3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection: a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why? b) What interested you or surprised you about the article? c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read? Click here to find tons of science articles. Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:

1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.

2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.

Weekly Science Article #2 - Period 4

2008-10-03T12:29:00.002-04:00

The purpose of this assignment is to develop your ability to read and write about science.
The assignment:
Each week you will find an science related article that is interesting to you. It can be about any topic, not just whatever we are studying in class. Then you will write a report which has these three parts:
1) Citation: Here you will put the name of the article, the author, and where you found it (for example, the New York Times or Science News for Kids).
2) A brief summary: Here you will summarize the article in one or two sentences. This is to give your readers (including me) a sense of what you have read.
3) Reflection: This is the biggest part of your report. I am interested in your response to the article. Please address the following questions in your reflection:
a) What did you think about the article? Did you like it or not? Why?
b) What interested you or surprised you about the article?
c) What questions do you have about what you read? What would you like to know more about what you’ve read?

Click here to find tons of science articles.

Your report is due Friday here on the blog.

By Monday, you will post comments on the work of three other students. Your comments should include:

1) One thing you appreciated/liked about their report - something you think they did well.

2) One suggestion you have for how they might improve their work in the future.