Classification

How do you organize information? What aspects of your life do you organize, how do you do it?

Today in class we:
Returned and reviewed retake test
Began discussion of classification systems

• Classification and taxonomy
• Carolus Linneaus and Binomial nomenclature
  

Cell Retake Test

Today in class we:
Reviewed the anatomy of the cell using cell memory game
Retook the cell portion of the test

Cell Anatomy and Microscope Test

Today in class we took a test on cell anatomy and microscope anatomy and use


For Thursday: Come to class prepared to work on science fair proposal

Review of the cell

Do Now:
List the organelles of the cell that are involved in Energy, Storage, Transport, and Construction/Structure

Today in class we:
- Reviewed the structure and function of the organelles of the cell
- Reviewed microscope parts and uses
- Handed out and discussed Science Fair Project Proposals (find copy on sidebar) - Due Sept 29

Organelles of the Cell

Today in class we:
Continued discussion of the organelles of the cell
Worked on cell review sheet


Homework:
- Complete the section review at the end of Chapter 1 Section 2 pg 24

Inside the Cell

Today in class we:
- Began discussion of the organelles that compose cells
* Cell wall and cell membrane
* Nucleus, nucleolus, chromatin, nuclear envelope


Continued work in the lab on introductory microscope use

Microscope Quiz

Today in class we:
Reviewed the anatomy of a compound microscope and took a quiz on its parts
Began work on writing hypothesis for science fair project

Due Thursday:
Hypothesis and resources for science fair project - see handout on links bar

Introduction to Microscopes

Do Now:
Name two scientists who contributed to our knowledge of the cell.

Today in class we:
Discussed science fair topic ideas
Discussed compound microscopes, magnification, resolution
Worked on Anatomy of Microscopes Lab


Homework
Study for anatomy of microscope lab quiz

Introduction to the cell

Do Now:

Homer notices that his shower is covered in a strange green slime. His friend Barney tells him that coconut juice will get rid of the green slime. Homer decides to check this this out by spraying half of the shower with coconut juice. He sprays the other half of the shower with water. After 3 days of "treatment" there is no change in the appearance of the green slime on either side of the shower.

1.1. What was Homer’s observation?

2.Identify the Control Group

3. Independent Variable

4. Dependent Variable

5.What should Homer's conclusion be?

Today in class we:
Turned in old text books and received Cells and Heredity textbooks
Began discussion of cells, and first observers of cells
Worked on graphing activity: The mass of different dog breeds

Homework: Due Friday
Complete graphing activity, analysis and conclusion statements

Introduction to Science Fair Project

Today in class we:
- reviewed the components of the science fair project and set due dates for each part
- worked in the computer lab researching potential ideas for science fair project


Due Wednesday:
1. Signed science fair letter
2. Completed project brainstorm worksheet with science fair topic idea.