​Ms. Donawa:
6th Grade:

​Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade:HOMEWORK: Complete ASSIGNED CK-12 Questions on the Lymphatic System.
Due end of the day.  

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade:
Caltech/Hopkins is to finish completing the characteristics of life review sheet (Classkick) due Friday 4.30.21. There is no homework for Rice today. 


Brandeis is to read the Central Dogma – Khan Academy (Gene Expression) Annotate and paste a copy of the assignment on the Google Classroom page due Wednesday 4.28.21.

​Ms. Donawa:
6th Grade:
Classwork on Google Classroom Scholars may use their notes and Guided Reading to assist in finding their answers. 

​Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade:DIRECTIONS: READ THE TEXT AND COMPLETE THE  5 QUESTIONS BELOW. HIGHLIGHT KEY TERMS AND ANNOTATE KEY IDEAS AS YOU READ. THIS IS YOUR ATTENDANCE AND IS DUE BY 3 PM.  

1. What is the function of the digestive system? 
   
2. What is chemical digestion?
   
3. Why must mechanical digestion start before chemical digestion? 
   
4. Which organ does food pass through after leaving the mouth? ​
   
5. Look at figure 14: Trace the path of food through the digestive system. Make a list of each organ starting from the beginning till the end.  
   

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade:
Brandeis is to complete the Quizizz Protein synthesis Practice Questions. You will have 3 attempts to receive a perfect score. The assignment must be submitted prior to the due time, or you will not be able to complete the assignment. 


Rice/Hopkins/Caltech is to complete the Quizizz Air Masses Fronts & Weather Practice Questions. You will have 3 attempts to receive a perfect score. The assignment must be submitted prior to the due time, or you will not be able to complete the assignment. Review all past assignments in preparation for your Earth Science exam next week. 

​Ms. Donawa:
6th Grade:

​Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade:
Homework: Complete Assigned Ck-12 questions on Digestive Systems. Due by the end of the. 

​Ms. Donawa:
6th Grade:

​Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade:

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade:
Brandeis over the break is to study for assessment on genetics and heredity. Make sure you understand what DNA, RNA and mRNA is, how to read and complete Punnett Squares, what happens during transcription and translation, how to read a codon chart and mutations. 

Rice/Caltech/Hopkins over the break is to complete the Quizizz assignment on Earth Science Review 2. (On Google classroom) This will allow you to review some of the Earth science concepts learned over the course of the school year in preparation for your assessment when we return from the break. You only have 3 chances to do well on this assignment. Please take your time. Please make sure you review all your notes, worksheets and the Earth science book we used in the beginning of the school year.