Agenda Monday December 4, 2017- Friday December 8, 2017

NGSS Standards:

MS-LS1-3.	Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. [

MS-LS1-7.

Develop a model to describe how Developing and Using Models Modeling in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to developing, using, and revising models to describe, test, and predict more abstract phenomena and design systems. Develop a model to describe unobservable mechanisms.  food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.

Monday December 4, 2017

Due Today:  nothing
Agenda:
QW: How and why is this happening?
Write out the equation for photosynthesis

Retake quizzes back
Check Cornell notes

Comparing photosynthesis and respiration


Homework: community service hours AND 
reflection on photosynthesis- drawing, poem, song, comic strip, or  graphic organizer p 31

must show all inputs and outputs  due Tuesday

Tuesday December 5, 2017

Due today: reflection on photosynthesis
Agenda: 
QW:  How is eating a tortilla chip ( corn, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil)  an example of both respiration and photosynthesis? 

examine seeds, record changes-both qualitative and quantitative
Draw a model of what is causing come of the seeds to grow
How do cells duplicate?
cell division 
watch video-  without sound.  What is going on?
rewatch with sound
real cell video


What does this have to do with your seeds?
Intro to DNA, chromosomes, and mitosis-Cornell notes
check seeds -4 groups at a time


Homework: Community Service Hours due next Monday-update chart

Wednesday December 6, 2017

Due today: nothing

Agenda: 
QW: What is the cell cycle?

check seeds

model, then draw structures involved in mitosis
Creek water quality testing tomorrow
Homework: community service hours due Monday

Thursday December 7, 2017

Due today:  nothing
Agenda:
 QW:get out creek data table on p E
  
walk to creek, water quality testing


Friday December 8, 2017
Due today: nothing-community service hours due Monday
QW: What have you done for community service this fall?

Check seeds, record observations
model cell duplication

Normal cell division vs abnormal cell division
Homework: community service hours due Monday
Cancer Interview due Tuesday

p 33 in notebook
Interview 3 adults
Ask and record answers for each person

Cancer Interview