Agenda 2/17/ 2015-2/20/2015

February 17, 2015

Due today: nothing, early turn in of complete report for extra credit

Agenda:

QW

Troubleshoot graphs, analysis, work on conclusion for science investigation
rubric handed out for grading

HW:  science investigation due Friday
     G.A.T.E.  reading about genetics and skin color 1893 event and questions

February 18, 2015 

Agenda: 

QW

Computer work: genetics of skin color


Due today:  1,2,4,5  nothing
                  G.A.T.E.  reading about genetics and skin color 1893 event
HW:  National Geographic reading about skin color and genetics-facts opinions 
due Thurs
postponed
February 19, 2015

Due today: Reading  facts vs opinions highlighted-bring in draft of written report

Agenda

QW

Proofread science investigation written report , check list, attach rubric

genetics information

HW:  science investigation written report DUE FRIDAY

February 20, 2015
Due today:  written report with rubric attached

Discuss reports

DNA and chromosomes-history of discovery

Agenda 2/9/2015-2/12/2015

February 9, 2015

Due today: nothing

Agenda

Quick Write

Finish work:
a)  complete genotype and phenotype chart for 4 kittens, draw and color features on them
Begin analysis and conclusion (yellow half sheet to be taped to kitty book)

Due Wednesday

b)  complete "Fashion a face"  color it and turn it in, unless you are going to finish it at home and turn in on Tuesday
 
Homework:  Bring in data collected for science investigation
                 finish "Fashion a face"


February 10, 2015

Due today:"Fashion a face"

Agenda

Quick Write

Discuss analyzing the kitty  project
Begin graphing data for science investigation

Homework:  Kitty Project analysis and Conclusion

February 11, 2015

Due today:Kitty Project
 
Agenda

Quick Write

Go over Cornell notes

graphing data  and analyzing data

Homework:  write science investigation report- due next week


 February 12, 2015

Due Today:  nothing

Agenda

Quick Write

Chromosomes and DNA lecture
Homework:  Complete science investigation-bring in draft on Feb 17, early turn in February 17 for extra credit.  Project due February 20.

Agenda 2/ 2/2015-2/ 6,2015

February 2, 2015

Due Today:  nothing-continue working on data collection for science investigation

Agenda:
Quick Write

Quizes returned: optional retake Thurs at lunch

Begin kitty project
     pull alleles to determine features of your kitty
     new vocabulary:  genotype, phenotype

Homework:  biography of your kitty-due Wed,   2-3 paragraph fictional story; how you came to own your kitty, its personality, habits, toys,name

February 3, 2015

Due today: kitty biography

Agenda:
Quick Write

Partner with another kitty, record their genotype and phenotype, duplicate their features

draw Punnett squares for probability of offspring

Begin Cornell notes: chromosome theory of inheritance

Homework:  Cornell Notes: due Friday
                      continue working on science investigation

February 4, 2015

Due today:  kitty biography, continue working on science investigation

Agenda
Quick Write:

Pull alleles for each of four offspring

Lecture:  chromosome theory of inheritance
     

Homework:  Draw features on each offspring, name each
                      Cornell Notes: Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
 

February 5, 2015

Due today:  nothing, work on science investigation

Agenda:

Quick Write

Go over Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

color kittens, share results

Homework:  Kitty Project summary  Due Tuesday Feb 10

February 6, 2015

Due today: nothing  data for science investigation due Feb 10

Agenda

Quick Write
fashion a face

discussion,

Homework:  Kitty Project Summary  Due Tues.,
                      Science Investigation data due Tues.

Agenda 1/26/2015-1/30/2015

January 26, 2015

Due today: nothing-keep working on science investigation

Agenda:

Quick Write

lecture: Gregor Mendel  tour garden

Homework:  complete annotation of p 155-158   due TUES
          complete cootie catcher vocab terms  due TUES
          science news abstract due Friday

January 27, 2015

Due Today:  annotation of p 155-158
                     vocab terms

Agenda:

Quick Write


lecture and practice dominant and recessive characteristics and probability
begin reflection on Mendel

Homework : Reflection on Mendel due Thurs,  study for vocab quiz Friday

January 28, 2015

Due today: nothing-keep working on science investigation

Agenda:

Quick  Write 

Practice probability
begin Kitty project-a study in feline genetic traits

Homework: Reflection on Mendel  due Thurs, study for vocab quiz Friday

January 29, 2015

Due Today:  Reflection on Mendel

Agenda:

Quick Write

Complete: Punnett squares with kitty project

review vocabulary terms and definitions

Homework:  science news abstract, due Friday study for vocab quiz on Friday

Agenda 1/20/ 2015-1//23/2015

Date: January 20, 2015

Due today: nothing

QW

Agenda:  common genetic traits-Gene wheel p160-161
             tally each classes numbers

Homework:  complete gene wheel with two others outside of class.
Record their name, relationship to you, their traits and their resulting number

Reminder: Science news Abstract due January 30

Date: January 21, 2015

Due today: nothing

QW

Agenda:  annotate textbook pages 155-158, using symbols on annotation bookmark
discuss Mendel's contributions

Homework:  Separate piece of paper have:
science investigation hypothesis, materials list, procedure planned out

Date: January 22, 2015  or January 23, 2015
     walking field trip to Big Chico Creek during science class

Homework: conduct science investigation

Date: January 22, 2015 or January 23, 2015

Due today: nothing

QW

Agenda:  probability experiments, vocab list started for genetics terms
cootie catcher terms
     dominant allele, recessive allele, heterozygous, homozgous, heredity, trait, purebred, hybrid
outside boxes to have these terms on them: pistil, stamen, egg, pollen
definitions for the 8 to be placed under the flap for each

Agenda 1/12/2015-1/16/2015

Date January 12, 2015

Due today: nothing

QW
Agenda: Science investigation ideas
            Think Pair Share ideas and strategies
         
HW:  Decide on science investigation by Wed science investigation guidelines and report

GATE  only :  Joides Expedition handout  complete by Thurs

Date January 13, 2015

Due today:  nothing

QW
Agenda:  Read 2 chemical handouts for accuracy

              highlight reliable source information

HW:  Decide on science investigation by Wed

January 14, 2015

Due today: decision on science investigation

QW
check science investigation choice

Agenda:  computer search for background information for science investigation

HW:  continue background info collection
GATE: complete Joides worksheet for web conference

January 15, 2015

Due today: nothing for 1,2,4,5
GATE; Joides Expedition handout

Agenda:  computer search for background information for science investigation

GATE:  Web conference ship-to-shore with science team

January 16, 2015
Due today: nothing

Agenda:  field trip to creek -only during science class

HW:  Develop hypothesis and procedures for science investigation, create materials list
due January 22

Agenda 1/5/15-1/9/15

January 5, 2015

Due today:  nothing

Agenda:
      QW
     Pass back t-shirts drawn first few weeks of school.  Examine, consider what text still applies, what is different.
     Make second semester goals and plan strategies to implement those.
     From list of quotes, select a few and decide one that speaks to you.


January 6, 2015

Due today: nothing

Agenda:
 QW:  Develop strategies  to accomplish your school goals for second semester.
 Begin cell art project


Homework:  Discuss strategies with an adult, and record suggestions they may have.  Adult must sign and comment on the plan.  Due Friday
Memorize  quote- due Thursday



January 7, 2015

Due today: nothing

Agenda:
QW
complete cell art, put together compiled class work

Homework:  same

January 8, 2015
Due today: Quote memorized

Agenda:
QW
Begin discussing science project, group discussion

Homework:
Strategies signed and commented on by an adult

January 9, 2015

Due today:  Strategies signed and commented on by an adult

Agenda:
QW
 Science project ideas discussed in groups
Reliable Sources document to annotate

Homework: nothing