Monday, January 26, 2009

Asexual Reproduction Assignment - Period 6



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



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.

Talking About Cells - Period 5


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


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!

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Looking over our blog work - 8th grade

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


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.

Thursday, January 08, 2009

Mitosis Quiz Study Guide


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.