Thursday and Friday, May 22nd and 23rd
Writing and balancing chemical equations.
Writing and balancing chemical equations.
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20th and 21st
Lab - Endothermic and exothermic reactions.
Lab - Endothermic and exothermic reactions.
| is_it_endothermic_or_exothermic.doc |
Friday and Monday, May 16th and 19th
Chemical reactions. 3 types - synthesis, replacement and decomposition.
"Where's the Evidence Lab" on pages 44 and 45.
Chemical reactions. 3 types - synthesis, replacement and decomposition.
"Where's the Evidence Lab" on pages 44 and 45.
Wednesday and Thursday, May 14th and 15th
Introduction to chemistry. Periodic table overview. Structure of atoms and how it affects re-activity and bonding.
Chapter 8, sections 1 and 2 in eighth grade textbook.
Complete pages 3 and 5 (only) from the chemistry video worksheets (below).
Introduction to chemistry. Periodic table overview. Structure of atoms and how it affects re-activity and bonding.
Chapter 8, sections 1 and 2 in eighth grade textbook.
Complete pages 3 and 5 (only) from the chemistry video worksheets (below).
| chemistry_video_worksheet_1.pdf |
Monday and Tuesday, May 12th and 13th
Class time - Exploring refraction (bending) and reflection (bouncing) of light using light boxes, prisms, lenses and various mirrored surfaces.
Class time - Exploring refraction (bending) and reflection (bouncing) of light using light boxes, prisms, lenses and various mirrored surfaces.
| light_objectives.doc |
| light_waves.ppt |
Tuesday - Friday, May 6th-9th
Stanford Testing: Tuesday - Math Problem Solving and Procedures
Wednesday - Social Science, Science and Spelling
Thursday - Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Friday - Listening and Language
Distances in space.
Stanford Testing: Tuesday - Math Problem Solving and Procedures
Wednesday - Social Science, Science and Spelling
Thursday - Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Friday - Listening and Language
Distances in space.
| electromagnetic_spectrum.pptx |
| characteristics_of_stars.pptx |
Friday and Monday, May 2nd and 5th
Film: A Spin Around the Solar System: Look to the Stars. Complete study guide and video quiz.
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman: Edge of the Universe.
ScienceSaurus notes from sections 244-248.
Film: A Spin Around the Solar System: Look to the Stars. Complete study guide and video quiz.
Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman: Edge of the Universe.
ScienceSaurus notes from sections 244-248.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 30th and May 1st
Introduction to the Universe - Class discussion and notes.
Introduction to the Universe - Class discussion and notes.
Tuesday, April 29th
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
| artist_boat_trip_april_29.docx |
| what_to_bring_-_kayaking_field_trip.doc |
| artist_boat_field_trip_itinerary.doc |
Monday, April 28th
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
| artist_boat_trip_april_28.docx |
| what_to_bring_-_kayaking_field_trip.doc |
| artist_boat_field_trip_itinerary.doc |
Friday, April 25th
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
| artist_boat_trip_april_25.docx |
| what_to_bring_-_kayaking_field_trip.doc |
| artist_boat_field_trip_itinerary.doc |
Thursday, April 24th
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
Some students will be in class with Mr. Winston. You will have an "open note" quiz on weather. You will also begin our next unit on the Universe.
The students going on the Galveston Artist Boat Field Trip are listed in the file below. Meet me in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Read the attached file on what to wear and bring. Also bring a plastic grocery bag to put your wet clothes in. Bring LOTS OF WATER!
| artist_boat_trip_april_24.docx |
| what_to_bring_-_kayaking_field_trip.doc |
| artist_boat_field_trip_itinerary.doc |
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22nd and 23rd
STAAR Testing - Math and Reading
STAAR Testing - Math and Reading
Monday, April 21st
Bill Nye Earth Science video - Review weather and convection currents.
Bill Nye Earth Science video - Review weather and convection currents.
Friday, April 18th
Field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Meet in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Wear uniform tops and bottoms. Jeans are ok.
Bring lunch or money to buy lunch at McDonald's. Please be on your BEST behavior and remember that you represent me, your teachers, your chaperones, YOURSELF and your school!
Field trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Meet in the auditorium first thing in the morning. Wear uniform tops and bottoms. Jeans are ok.
Bring lunch or money to buy lunch at McDonald's. Please be on your BEST behavior and remember that you represent me, your teachers, your chaperones, YOURSELF and your school!
Wednesday and Thursday, April 16th and 17th
Convection currents and air pressure. Class demos and film.
Convection currents and air pressure. Class demos and film.
Monday and Tuesday, April 14th and 15th
Weather Webquest - Using laptops in the classroom.
Weather Webquest - Using laptops in the classroom.
| weather_webquest_revised_2013-14.docx |
Friday, April 11th
Earth Science with Bill Nye Video
Earth Science with Bill Nye Video
Wednesday and Thursday, April 9th and 10th
Begin unit on Weather and Climate
Begin unit on Weather and Climate
Monday and Tuesday, April 7th and 8th
Test on Weathering, Erosion, Soil and Deposition
Test on Weathering, Erosion, Soil and Deposition
Thursday and Friday, April 3rd and 4th
Read chapter 8 on Erosion in class and take notes.
Discuss test review sheet.
Read chapter 8 on Erosion in class and take notes.
Discuss test review sheet.
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1st and 2nd
STARR Writing Test
STARR Writing Test
Friday ans Monday, March 28th and 31st
Gateway lesson on soil horizons and conservation.
Gateway lesson on soil horizons and conservation.
Wednesday and Thursday, March 26th and 27th
Subsidence discussion and demonstration. Soil testing lab.
Subsidence discussion and demonstration. Soil testing lab.
Monday and Tuesday, March 24th and 25th
Wetlands 0- Functions of wetlands activities. "Salt Marsh Saga"
Wetlands 0- Functions of wetlands activities. "Salt Marsh Saga"
Wednesday and Thursday, March 12th and 13th
Biodiversity Test
Biodiversity Test
Monday and Tuesday, March 10th and 11th
Texas Eco-regions. Focus on the gulf coast marshes and prairies. Wetland functions lessons and erosion prevention.
Texas Eco-regions. Focus on the gulf coast marshes and prairies. Wetland functions lessons and erosion prevention.
| texas_ecoregions.ppt |
Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th
The biosphere and human impact it.
The biosphere and human impact it.
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th and 5th
Practice testing for STARR math and reading.
Plant physiology, processes and adaptations.
Practice testing for STARR math and reading.
Plant physiology, processes and adaptations.
| plant_anatomy_and_physiology.pdf |
| plant_processes.pdf |
| animal_traits_and_behaviors_that_enhance_survival.pdf |
Monday, March 3rd
Energy Flow in Ecosystems. Chapter 17-1 in science textbook.
Film
Energy Flow in Ecosystems. Chapter 17-1 in science textbook.
Film
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27th and 28th
Artist Boat ambassador will teach a science lesson about the ecology of the Galveston Bay and will introduce students to watercolor painting as a way to record observations in nature. This lesson is a precursor to our kayaking trips in April.
Artist Boat ambassador will teach a science lesson about the ecology of the Galveston Bay and will introduce students to watercolor painting as a way to record observations in nature. This lesson is a precursor to our kayaking trips in April.
Wednesday, Feb. 26th
Energy flow in ecosystems.
Energy flow in ecosystems.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 24th and 25th
Habitat observations.
Students learn to classify and identify organisms using dichotomous keys.
Habitat observations.
Students learn to classify and identify organisms using dichotomous keys.
| dichotomouskey-sharks.pdf |
| organic_compounds.ppt |
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20th and 21st
Schoolyard biodiversity activity.
Set up worm composting terrarium habitats.
Schoolyard biodiversity activity.
Set up worm composting terrarium habitats.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 18th and 19th
Introduction to Biodiversity Unit.Darwin's voyage, change over time, natural selection and adaptations.
(Chapter 18 in the eighth grade text)
Introduction to Biodiversity Unit.Darwin's voyage, change over time, natural selection and adaptations.
(Chapter 18 in the eighth grade text)
Friday, Feb 14th and Monday, Feb. 17th
Happy Valentine's Day!
Review Genetics test
Darwin's voyage, change over time, natural selection and adaptations.
(Chapter 18 in the eighth grade text)
Happy Valentine's Day!
Review Genetics test
Darwin's voyage, change over time, natural selection and adaptations.
(Chapter 18 in the eighth grade text)
Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 12th and 13th
Genetics Test
Finish movie - GATTACA
Genetics Test
Finish movie - GATTACA
Friday, Feb. 7thGenetic disorder power point presentations.
Thursday, Feb. 6th
Bill Nye Genetics Review
Bill Nye Genetics Review
Wednesday, Feb. 5th
Genetic disorder power point presentations.
Genetic disorder power point presentations.
Tuesday, Feb. 4th
Pedigrees
Pedigrees
Friday and Monday, Jan. 31st and Feb. 3rd
Cloning
Cloning
Wednesday and Thursday, January 29th and 30th
Genetics Test Review
Pedigrees
Genetics Test Review
Pedigrees
| genetics_test_review.doc |
Monday and Tuesday, January 27th and 28th
Genetic Disorder Project presentations
Genetic Disorder Project presentations
Thursday and Friday, January 23rd and 24th
Co-Dominance, Incomplete Dominance and Sex Linked Traits Problems
Co-Dominance, Incomplete Dominance and Sex Linked Traits Problems
| incomplete_and_co-dominance_problems.docx |
| incomplete_dominance_problems_pg2.docx |
| sex_link_traits.docx |
| sex_linked_traits2.docx |
Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21st and 22nd
Dragon Babies
Dragon Babies
| dragon_babies_assignment_2007.pdf |
| dragon_babies2007.pdf |
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 15th and 16th
Human Genetic Disorders. Students select a genetic disorder to research and present to the class using power point.
Human Genetic Disorders. Students select a genetic disorder to research and present to the class using power point.
| geneticresearch.doc |
| list_of_genetic_disorders.doc |
| shanks_ib_genetic_disorder_research_rubric.doc |
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 13th and 14th
Predicting traits in offspring using Punnett Squares
Predicting traits in offspring using Punnett Squares
| punnett_square_exercises-ltf.pdf |
| gen_spbobgenetics.pdf |
Thursday and Friday, Jan. 9th and 10th
Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis and Meiosis
| meiosis_flip_book.pdf |
| video_mitosis.mov |
| video_meiosis.mov |
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 7th and 8th
Introduction to Genetics. Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
Introduction to Genetics. Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
| genetics_unit_outline.doc |
| asexual_reproduction.pdf |
Friday, December 20th
Squid dissections
Squid dissections
Wednesday and Thursday, December 18th and 19th
Science Midterm
Science Midterm
Monday and Tuesday, December 16th and 17th
Texas Wildlife Association presentations:
1) Skulls and Skins CSI
2) Where is Our Water
Texas Wildlife Association presentations:
1) Skulls and Skins CSI
2) Where is Our Water
Wednesday and Thursday, December 11th and 12th
Frog Dissections
Start studying for your test on the Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous and Endocrine systems.
Frog Dissections
Start studying for your test on the Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous and Endocrine systems.
| respiratory_system.ppt |
| circulatory_system.ppt |
| nervous_system.ppt |
Monday and Tuesday, December 9th and 10th
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
| endocrine_system.ppt |
Tuesday through Friday, December 3rd - 6th
Project Board Presentations. Projects are due Tuesday and Wednesday, but we will be watching presentations all week. Interview questions and answers should be turned in to me separately. The formal essay reports and due to Ms. Chambers.
Project Board Presentations. Projects are due Tuesday and Wednesday, but we will be watching presentations all week. Interview questions and answers should be turned in to me separately. The formal essay reports and due to Ms. Chambers.
Monday, December 2nd
Nervous system video and discussion. (Review chapter 15-1)
Nervous system video and discussion. (Review chapter 15-1)
Tuesday, November 26th
Introduction to the respiratory system. Read chapter 13, section 1. Lung capacity activity (pg. 430) and film.
Introduction to the respiratory system. Read chapter 13, section 1. Lung capacity activity (pg. 430) and film.
Monday, November 25th
Introduction to the nervous system. Read chapter 15, sections 1 and 2. Film.
Introduction to the nervous system. Read chapter 15, sections 1 and 2. Film.
Friday and Monday, Nov. 15th and 18th
Sheet heart dissections. Tracing the path of blood through the heart and labeling the parts of the heart.
Sheet heart dissections. Tracing the path of blood through the heart and labeling the parts of the heart.
| heartdiagram.gif |
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 13th and 14th
Circulatory system overview, color and label heart diagrams and watch film on circulatory system.
Circulatory system overview, color and label heart diagrams and watch film on circulatory system.
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11th and 12th
Unit 2 Test
Unit 2 Test
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 7th and 8th
Diabetes testing for three patients. (Excretory system extension and application)
Diabetes testing for three patients. (Excretory system extension and application)
Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 5th and 6th
Excretory System Webquest
Excretory System Webquest
| excretory_webquest_myp.docx |
Friday and Monday, November 1st and 4th
Calorimetry Labs (We will be calsulating calories in food by burning the food. ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED!)
Calorimetry Labs (We will be calsulating calories in food by burning the food. ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED!)
| peanut_and_cheetoe_calorimetry_lab.doc |
Wednesday and Thursday, October 30th and 31st
Digestion review
Create Food Journals
Digestion review
Create Food Journals
| digestion.ppt |
Monday and Tuesday, October 28th and 29th
Introduce the digestive system
Complete the study guide for Chapter 10 (Skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems)
Introduce the digestive system
Complete the study guide for Chapter 10 (Skeletal, muscular and integumentary systems)
| review_chapter_10.doc |
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23rd and 24th
Students implement their sonscreen testing labs. I will provide UV beads. (In case of rain, we will postspone).
Students implement their sonscreen testing labs. I will provide UV beads. (In case of rain, we will postspone).
Yes...This is what happens when the teacher leaves the room!
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 22nd and 23rd
Students (doctors!) discuss the results of their patient research and share with the class. Students work in teams to design a sunscreen testing lab.
Students (doctors!) discuss the results of their patient research and share with the class. Students work in teams to design a sunscreen testing lab.
| sunscreen_lab_-_experimnetal_design.docx |
| overexposed_sun_and_skin_lab.docx |
Friday and Monday, October 18th and 21st
You have graduated from medical school (IMSMART U), completed your family practice residency, and are ready to begin practice! You will be beginning your practice in cooperation with other doctors from your graduating class. You have decided to set up shop in the lovely town of Melanin Bay in the Sunshine state. Your practice will be associated with Hospital del Sol and your first order of business is the assignment of one several patient scenarios to demonstrate your medical knowledge to the entire hospital staff at the next monthly meeting. Good Luck!
You have graduated from medical school (IMSMART U), completed your family practice residency, and are ready to begin practice! You will be beginning your practice in cooperation with other doctors from your graduating class. You have decided to set up shop in the lovely town of Melanin Bay in the Sunshine state. Your practice will be associated with Hospital del Sol and your first order of business is the assignment of one several patient scenarios to demonstrate your medical knowledge to the entire hospital staff at the next monthly meeting. Good Luck!
| skin_webquest.docx |
Wednesday and Thursday, October 16th and 17th
A Look Beneath the Skin - Chicken wing dissection (pg. 357 in science text book).
A Look Beneath the Skin - Chicken wing dissection (pg. 357 in science text book).
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14th and 15th
Review test and answer questions.
Begin review of the human body systems, beginning with the skeletal system.
Review test and answer questions.
Begin review of the human body systems, beginning with the skeletal system.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10th and 11th
Computer Lab - Students will begin their research for their Career Investigation Projects
Computer Lab - Students will begin their research for their Career Investigation Projects
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 8th and 9th
Unit 1 Test - Good Luck!! (Notebooks are also due)
Unit 1 Test - Good Luck!! (Notebooks are also due)
Friday and Monday, Oct. 4th and 7th
Finish Bacteria lab observations and write a thoughtful conclusion.
Finish Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab by drawing and labeling the testube containing the lysate, alcohol and DNA. Write a conclusion.
Watch the remainder of Bill Nye video: Greatest Discoveries in Biology.
Finish Bacteria lab observations and write a thoughtful conclusion.
Finish Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab by drawing and labeling the testube containing the lysate, alcohol and DNA. Write a conclusion.
Watch the remainder of Bill Nye video: Greatest Discoveries in Biology.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 2nd and 3rd
Strewberry DNA extraction lab
Strewberry DNA extraction lab
| steps_for_the_dna_extraction_lab_2009.pdf |
| dna_extraction_powerpoint.ppt |
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 30th and Oct. 1st
Introduce Career Investigation Projects.
Unit review video.
Unit review video.
| career_investigation_2013.pdf |
| career_investigation_rubric_2013.doc |
| career_investigation_progress_check_2013.doc |
Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26th and 27th
Building cell models. How do cells reproduce? Mitosis!
Unit 1 Study Guide distributed.
Unit 1 Study Guide distributed.
| unit_1_study_guide.doc |
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24th and 25th
How do you know if something is alive?
Bacteria Lab - Testing the effectiveness of hand sanitizer.
Bacteria Lab - Testing the effectiveness of hand sanitizer.
| bacteria_growth_lab.doc |
| what_is_science_-_sparty_the_martian1.pptx |
Friday and Monday, Sept. 20th and 23rd
Cell specialization
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 18th and 19th
Cell Organelles and their functions.
| cell_functions.pptx |
| coloring_and_labeling_eukaryotic_cells_sheet.doc |
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 16th and 17th
Cell Theory
| The Cell Theory.ppt |
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 11th and 12th
Classification of living things.
| classification_2012.pptx |
Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9th and 10th
Science BOY and notebook check
Tuesday through Friday
The Case of the Murdered Mayor
Monday, August 26th
Policies and procedures.
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27th & 28th
1. Set up science notebooks. 2. Safety First! Burning Bag Demonstration...
Thursday and Friday, August 29th and 30th
Discussion of learning goals and methods we will use this year. Be brave and take risks! Ask good questions!
Mystery - The Case of the Murdered Mayor.......use your forensic inquiry skills to solve the case!
Mystery - The Case of the Murdered Mayor.......use your forensic inquiry skills to solve the case!