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Monday, April 30, 2007

Monday, April 30th

Today in class we:
- Began Animal Kingdom Unit
- Discussed characteristics of animals, organization of animals, and classification of the animal kingdom.

Homework due Thursday
Pg 11 Section Review 1-3 all
Extra Credit: Pg 9: Get Moving Activity - extra credit will be awarded on the basis of completion and quality of work.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Thursday, April 26th

Today in class we:
- Continued work on Animal Kingdom Webquest
- Introduced the Hawaiian Animal Habitat Project
- Chose animal species for project

Tuesday, April 24th

Do Now:
What makes animals different from other living organisms? List as many differentiating characteristics as you can.

Today in class we:
Reviewed and corrected Cell Processes Test
Began Animal Kingdom Webquest

No homework for Thursday

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Photosynthesis and Respiration Test Review

Click here for a copy of the test review.

Remember, test and rootbeer float party this Wednesday

Friday, April 13, 2007

Thursday, April 12th

Do Now:
Define cellular respiration. What organisms respire and under what conditions.

Today in class we:
- Reviewed and handed in respiration worksheet
- Discussed the 2 stages of respiration
- Finished respiration lab

Homework:
pg 53 section review #1-2


Upcoming:

Wednesday, April 18th:
Test on photsynthesis and respiration
Rootbeer float party at lunch time
Extra credit due: Stay tuned for details

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Wednesday, April 4th

Today in class we:

Conducted respiration and fermentation labs


Bring lab write ups to next class for completion

Monday, April 02, 2007

Monday, April 2nd

Welcome back 7th graders!

Today in class we:
- Reviewed photosynthesis quiz
- Began discussion of respiration

Homework:
Pg 24-26 Respiration worksheet

* Bring a soda or water bottle to class on Wednesday for lab. Wash it out and cap it.