Friday and Monday, May 16th and 18th
Study for your End of Year test. The test should be next Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd.
Review: Cell organelles, body systems, genetics, biomes, adaptations, natural selection, weathering, erosion and soil formation in your ScienceSaurus. I would also study all of your notes and labs in your science notebook.
Study for your End of Year test. The test should be next Wednesday and Thursday, May 21st and 22nd.
Review: Cell organelles, body systems, genetics, biomes, adaptations, natural selection, weathering, erosion and soil formation in your ScienceSaurus. I would also study all of your notes and labs in your science notebook.
Wednesday and Thursday, May 14th and 15th
Take-home test over the Universe.
Take-home test over the Universe.

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Monday and Tuesday, May 12th and 13th
Review and study 3 power points shown in class. (See daily lessons)
Review and study 3 power points shown in class. (See daily lessons)
Monday- Friday, May 5th-9th
No homework due to daily Stanford testing. Wednesday and Thursday - finish Distance in space and scientific notation class worksheets.
No homework due to daily Stanford testing. Wednesday and Thursday - finish Distance in space and scientific notation class worksheets.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 30th and May 1st
Stanford review package. 50 multiple choice practice problems given in class (sorry I don't have an electronic copy)
Stanford review package. 50 multiple choice practice problems given in class (sorry I don't have an electronic copy)
Monday - Friday, April 21st to 25th
No homework! Good luck on STAAR tests and have fun on your field trip!
No homework! Good luck on STAAR tests and have fun on your field trip!
Wednesday-Friday, April 14th - 16th
No homework! Enjoy the field trip on Friday and have a great weekend!
No homework! Enjoy the field trip on Friday and have a great weekend!
Monday and Tuesday, April 12th and 13th
Read ScienceSaurus sections 299-305 and take notes in your science notebook. (Convection currents and conduction affect weather)
Read ScienceSaurus sections 299-305 and take notes in your science notebook. (Convection currents and conduction affect weather)
GREAT JOB LUIS!
Thursday and Friday, April 10th and 11th
Select one of the activities from the following website (there are 15 atmospheric activities on the left side of the page). Include the purpose, a hypothesis, data and observations and a conclusion. This should be in your science notebook. Have fun!!
Select one of the activities from the following website (there are 15 atmospheric activities on the left side of the page). Include the purpose, a hypothesis, data and observations and a conclusion. This should be in your science notebook. Have fun!!
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8th and 9th
Read ScienceSaurus sections 212-230 and take notes in your science notebook.
Read ScienceSaurus sections 212-230 and take notes in your science notebook.
Monday, April 7th
No homework other than studying for your test.
No homework other than studying for your test.
Thursday and Friday, April 3rd and 4th
Answer review questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
Watch video and review power point.
Study chapters 7 and 8 for you test on Monday or Tuesday.
Answer review questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.
Watch video and review power point.
Study chapters 7 and 8 for you test on Monday or Tuesday.

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Wednesday, April 2nd
Do Chapter 7 assessment on pgs. 248 and 249 in your science textbook. (Questions 1-20 and 24-28) You do not need to do 21-23.
Do Chapter 7 assessment on pgs. 248 and 249 in your science textbook. (Questions 1-20 and 24-28) You do not need to do 21-23.
NO HOMEWORK _ MONDAY AND TUESDAY DUE TO STARR
Friday March 28th
Do Chapter 7 assessment on pgs. 248 and 249 in your science textbook. (Questions 1-20 and 24-28) You do not need to do 21-23.
Do Chapter 7 assessment on pgs. 248 and 249 in your science textbook. (Questions 1-20 and 24-28) You do not need to do 21-23.
Wednesday and Thursday, March 26th and 27th
Read chapter 7, section 1 in your science textbook. Take notes in your science journal.
Read chapter 7, section 1 in your science textbook. Take notes in your science journal.
Monday and Tuesday, March 24th and 25th
Read sections 188-192 in the ScienceSaurus book and take notes in your science notebook. Be prepared for a pop quiz.
Read sections 188-192 in the ScienceSaurus book and take notes in your science notebook. Be prepared for a pop quiz.
Monday and Tuesday, March 10th and 11th
Complete Biodiversity Quiz Review for quizzes on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
Complete Biodiversity Quiz Review for quizzes on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

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Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th
Review chapters 17 and 18 in your science textbook for an ecology quiz next Wed. and Thurs.
Please do the practice problems in all of the sections for ecology on the website: http://www.sophia.org/topics/ecology
Review chapters 17 and 18 in your science textbook for an ecology quiz next Wed. and Thurs.
Please do the practice problems in all of the sections for ecology on the website: http://www.sophia.org/topics/ecology
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th and 5th
No homework. Rest well for your tests.
No homework. Rest well for your tests.
Friday and Monday, Feb. 28th and March 3rd
Review Ecology concepts and do practice problems on: http://www.sophia.org/topics/ecology.
This site has lots of tutorials that can help you in many areas of science. Have fun with it!
Review Ecology concepts and do practice problems on: http://www.sophia.org/topics/ecology.
This site has lots of tutorials that can help you in many areas of science. Have fun with it!
Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 26th and 27th
GO for a nature walk in your neighborhood and select a leaf from a tree that you are interested in. Use the following link to discover what kind of tree your leaf is from: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/key/location.htm.
Tape your leaf in your science notebook and write down the key terms that describe your leaf. (pinnate, palmate, compound, serrated, etc.) Also tell me what tree the leaf came from.
GO for a nature walk in your neighborhood and select a leaf from a tree that you are interested in. Use the following link to discover what kind of tree your leaf is from: http://dendro.cnre.vt.edu/dendrology/syllabus/key/location.htm.
Tape your leaf in your science notebook and write down the key terms that describe your leaf. (pinnate, palmate, compound, serrated, etc.) Also tell me what tree the leaf came from.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24th and 25th
Identifying aliens using dichotomous keys.
Identifying aliens using dichotomous keys.

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Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20th and 21st
Fall DLA - Science take home test. (I will hand this out in class. I do not have an electronic copy.)
Fall DLA - Science take home test. (I will hand this out in class. I do not have an electronic copy.)
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 18th and 19th
Biodiversity Unit Vocabulary
Biodiversity Unit Vocabulary

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Friday and Monday, Feb. 14th and 17th
Read ScienceSaurus sections 129-149
Read ScienceSaurus sections 129-149
Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12th and 13th
No homework!
No homework!
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 10th and 11th
Study for Genetics test. Here are test review pages from the teacher's edition. Please answer the questions and then check your answers.
Good luck!
Study for Genetics test. Here are test review pages from the teacher's edition. Please answer the questions and then check your answers.
Good luck!

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Thursday and Friday, Feb 6th and 7th
Complete genetics reading on Multiple alleles and complete the study guide.
Complete genetics reading on Multiple alleles and complete the study guide.

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Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4th and 5th
Read Mendel's Work (class handout) and complete the study guide.
Read Mendel's Work (class handout) and complete the study guide.

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Monday through Friday, Jan. 27th - 31st
No homework this week. You should start studying for your genetics test this weekend.
No homework this week. You should start studying for your genetics test this weekend.

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Tuesday through Friday, January 21st - 24th
Students should conduct research on their chosen genetic disorder, create a power point presentation and practice doing their presentation. THey should also finish their class assignments if they do not complete them in class.
Students should conduct research on their chosen genetic disorder, create a power point presentation and practice doing their presentation. THey should also finish their class assignments if they do not complete them in class.
Monday and Tuesday, January 13th and 14th
Sponge Bob Genetics problems
Sponge Bob Genetics problems

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Thursday and Friday, January 9th and 10th
Read chapter 16, section 4 (pgs. 543-547). Write questions 1-5 on page 547 and answer them fully in your science notebook.
Finish Meiosis flipcharts.
Read chapter 16, section 4 (pgs. 543-547). Write questions 1-5 on page 547 and answer them fully in your science notebook.
Finish Meiosis flipcharts.
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 7th and 8th
1. Define vocabulary words in the unit outline given out in class.
2. Read chapter 16, section 2 (pgs. 527-532). Write questions 1-5 on page 532 and answer them fully in your science notebook.
1. Define vocabulary words in the unit outline given out in class.
2. Read chapter 16, section 2 (pgs. 527-532). Write questions 1-5 on page 532 and answer them fully in your science notebook.
Wednesday, December 18th through January 6th
No homework! Enjoy your holiday break!
No homework! Enjoy your holiday break!
Monday and Tuesday, December 16th and 17th
Study for your midterm. Remember to create a note card to help you on the test. Also, the frog dissection packet is worth 5 points extra credit if you complete it FULLY.
Study for your midterm. Remember to create a note card to help you on the test. Also, the frog dissection packet is worth 5 points extra credit if you complete it FULLY.
Tuesday - Friday, December 10th - 13th
Study for your Midterm. Your test will be on either December 18th or 19th. Review your textbook, your notes and the powerpoints in the "daily lessons" section of my website.
Study for your Midterm. Your test will be on either December 18th or 19th. Review your textbook, your notes and the powerpoints in the "daily lessons" section of my website.

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Friday and Monday, December 6th and 9th
Read chapter 16, section 1 on the endocrine system. (pgs. 522-526) TAKE NOTES! Also, write the question and answer for questions 1-4 on page 526 in your science notebook.
Read chapter 16, section 1 on the endocrine system. (pgs. 522-526) TAKE NOTES! Also, write the question and answer for questions 1-4 on page 526 in your science notebook.
Monday - Thursday, December 2nd -5th
Presentations are due, so there is no extra homework. Enjoy the break in my class, but be prepared to study hard the next two weeks!
Presentations are due, so there is no extra homework. Enjoy the break in my class, but be prepared to study hard the next two weeks!
Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and 26th
FINISH career Investigation Reports, Backboards and Interviews. The projects are due Dec. 3rd and 4th. You will give presentations using your backboards in science class, turn in your interview questions and answers in science class and turn in your reports in English class.
FINISH career Investigation Reports, Backboards and Interviews. The projects are due Dec. 3rd and 4th. You will give presentations using your backboards in science class, turn in your interview questions and answers in science class and turn in your reports in English class.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13th, 14th and 15th
Work on Career Investigation Project
Work on Career Investigation Project
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11th and 12th
FInish Food Journal table and graph. Work on Career Investigaion project.
FInish Food Journal table and graph. Work on Career Investigaion project.
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7th and 8th
Study for your test over the skeletal, muscular, integumentary (chapter 10), digestive (chapter 11) and excretory systems.
Use your study guide for chapter 10, review the digestive system powerpoint and the webquest on the skin and the excretory systems.
Study for your test over the skeletal, muscular, integumentary (chapter 10), digestive (chapter 11) and excretory systems.
Use your study guide for chapter 10, review the digestive system powerpoint and the webquest on the skin and the excretory systems.

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Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 5th and 6th
Career Investigation Progress Check Due!!
Career Investigation Progress Check Due!!

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Friday and Monday, Nov. 1st and 4th

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Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 30th and 31st
Record food consumption if Food Journal.
Record food consumption if Food Journal.
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 28th and 29th
Use links on my Projects Page to work on Career Investigation
Use links on my Projects Page to work on Career Investigation
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 24th and 25th
Finish your lab report for your UV testing lab. In order to receive over a 90, it must be typed per the instructions.
Finish your lab report for your UV testing lab. In order to receive over a 90, it must be typed per the instructions.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 22nd and 23rd
Write up your sunscreen lab investivation. Bring sunscreens or other materials you would like to use for next class.
Write up your sunscreen lab investivation. Bring sunscreens or other materials you would like to use for next class.
Friday and Monday, October 18th and 21st
Finish your data table for your chicken wing dissection, draw and label the chicken wing (procedure step #3) and answer questions 1-4 of the "Analyze and Conclude" section. Either write the questions and then the answers of use complete sentences. (pg. 357 in science text book)
Finish your webquest and be prepared to discuss in class.
Finish your data table for your chicken wing dissection, draw and label the chicken wing (procedure step #3) and answer questions 1-4 of the "Analyze and Conclude" section. Either write the questions and then the answers of use complete sentences. (pg. 357 in science text book)
Finish your webquest and be prepared to discuss in class.

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Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 16th and 17th
Read section 4 in chapter 10 of your science textbook. Answer questions 1-4 on page 364. Use complete sentences please.
Read section 4 in chapter 10 of your science textbook. Answer questions 1-4 on page 364. Use complete sentences please.
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14th and 15th
Read sections 2 and 3 in chapter 10 of your science textbook. Answer questions 1-5 on page 351 and questions 1-4 on page 356. Use complete sentences please.
Read sections 2 and 3 in chapter 10 of your science textbook. Answer questions 1-5 on page 351 and questions 1-4 on page 356. Use complete sentences please.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 8th and 9th
Read Chapter 10, section 1 in the science textbook.
Read Chapter 10, section 1 in the science textbook.
Friday and Monday, Oct. 4th and 7th
Study your study guide for your Unit 1 Test on Tues and Wed.
Study your study guide for your Unit 1 Test on Tues and Wed.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 2nd and 3rd
Finish study guide and study for your test next week!! Good luck!
Finish study guide and study for your test next week!! Good luck!
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st
Work on creating your study guide or flashcards. This is due Thursday and Friday of this week!!
Work on creating your study guide or flashcards. This is due Thursday and Friday of this week!!
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26th and 27th
Begin creating a study guide using the study outline I passed out in class.

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Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24th and 25th
Conduct research to identify at least five different types of bacteria that are useful to humans. Write the name of the bacteria and how it helps us. Be prepared to share your research in class.
Monday, Sept. 23rd
Finish your Cell Theory Timelines
Week of 9/3 to 9/6
Students should write their report to the District Attorney's office for the murder investigation done in class.
Instructions given in class.
Due Monday/Tuesday Sept. 9th and 10th
Instructions given in class.
Due Monday/Tuesday Sept. 9th and 10th

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First Day of School
- Review science safety contract with your parents and bring back the signed contract.
- Invite your parents to Open House on Wed., Sept. 11th at 6:00 (extra credit if they attend!)
- Review supply list with your parents
- Return your $50 activity fee or email Mrs. Schaeper to make special arrangements.