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Science Thursday May 28, 2020

5/28/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
how_light_behaves_with_different_materials.pdf
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7th Grade: ​
Summary
The first year after birth is called infancy, after which childhood begins.
An individual grows quickly and develops new abilities during infancy and childhood.

INSTRUCTIONS: NO GOOGLE MEET-TODAY DUE TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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Today’s Text: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.74/

DIRECTIONS: USE THE RESOURCES BELOW AND TODAY’S TEXT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

RESEARCH INFORMATION: The Real Guide to Imaginary Companions
Children often have imaginary friends of various shapes and sizes. In this two-part video series by Science Friday, psychologists Marjorie Taylor and Tracy Gleason discuss why kids create these companions, and the roles that these companions play in development.

DIRECTIONS: Click on the Links Below to watch the two part videos.

The Real Guide to Imaginary Companions - Episode 1 
https://youtu.be/X8o5e4RV-Fc
The Real Guide to Imaginary Companions - Episode 2 https://youtu.be/y3CWU5hP9fI

Developmental psychologists believe that infants learn to fear heights as they learn to crawl. In this video by Science Friday, Karen Adolph of NYU's Infant Action Lab has revealed that while babies can learn from experiences near high ledges or narrow bridges, it's not a phobia they acquire. CLICK THE LINK TO FIND OUT IF BABIES ARE AFRAID OF HEIGHTS https://youtu.be/WanGt1G6ScA

Infancy Studies Laboratory at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Y6wNWbNuE (2:07)

1. At what age do the researchers like to see infants to study cognitive development?
2. Why is it important to establish a baseline in research of this nature?
3. How do researchers hope to use information they are collecting to help children with language problems?

DIRECTIONS: USE THE TEXT VOCABULARY AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE REVIEW QUESTIONS.

1. What is infancy?
2. What changes in size happen during infancy?
3. What is a toddler?
4. List three milestones of early childhood.

ALL WORK IS DUE IN GOOGLE CLASS AT THE END OF THE DAY.

​Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
5.28.20: Login to StemScopes and complete the Cellular Energy reading comprehension worksheet. Complete the reviewing key terms, fill in the blank, multiple choice and short response questions due 11:59pm 

Brandeis/Rice
5.28.20: Login to StemScopes and complete the Animal Behavior and Survival reading comprehension worksheet. Complete the reviewing key terms, fill in the blank, multiple choice and short response questions due 11:59pm
stemscopedia_-_cellular_energy__respiration___photosynthesis_.pdf
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Science Wednesday May 27, 2020

5/27/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
READ AND READ Today’s Text:
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.73/

Summary
A zygote develops into an embryo and then a fetus.
During pregnancy, the amniotic sac, placenta, and umbilical cord develop inside the mother’s uterus.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does a growing embryo always look like a tiny human?

INSTRUCTIONS: GOOGLE MEET-


DIRECTIONS: USE THE RESOURCES BELOW AND TODAY’S TEXT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

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Anatomy of Childbirth at: 
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beautiful/birt-nf.html (READ THE TEXT FIRST!!!!)

How a Baby Develops During Pregnancy: https://youtu.be/h82ltr84_Yg (Movie Clip)

1. What hormone does the mother secrete at the start of labor? What is the effect of this hormone
2. What signals the start of "active labor"?
3. What happens at the "pushing stage" of childbirth?
4. What is the leading cause of maternal death in developing countries?

DIRECTIONS: USE THE TEXT, VOCABULARY AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE REVIEW QUESTIONS.

1. What's the difference between an embryo and a fetus?
2. What is the amniotic sac and amniotic fluid? Explain their roles.
3. What is the placenta and umbilical cord? Explain their roles.
4. What triggers a baby to start breathing after birth?

ALL WORK IS DUE IN GOOGLE CLASS AT THE END OF THE DAY.

​Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
5.27.20: Login to Edpuzzle to complete the video questions on cellular respiration due 11:59pm
Brandeis/Rice
5.27.20: Complete and turn in human impact on biodiversity note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm
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Science Tuesday May 26, 2020

5/26/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
DIRECTIONS: USE THE RESOURCE BELOW AND TODAY’S TEXT TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.READ AND READ Today’s Text: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.72/

Fertilizations and Implantation: https://youtu.be/3vUeM4gydAU

1. How long after fertilization does it take the zygote to reach the uterus?
2. About how many cells is the embryo at the time of implantation?
3. What prevents the uterine lining from being shed if an egg is fertilized?
4. How does the developing embryo receive nutrition?

DIRECTIONS: USE THE TEXT, VOCABULARY AND RESOURCES TO COMPLETE REVIEW QUESTIONS.

1. What is fertilization?
2. Where does fertilization take place?
3. What is a zygote? How many chromosomes does a human zygote normally have?
4. If the egg is fertilized, what immediately happens next?
5. Where does implantation take place?

ALL WORK IS DUE IN GOOGLE CLASS AT THE END OF THE DAY.

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
5.26.20: Complete and turn in the cellular respiration note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm 
Brandeis/Rice
5.26.20: Complete and turn in atmospheric impact note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm 
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Science Friday May 22, 2020

5/22/2020

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Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
Today we are going to learn about the female menstrual cycle and menstruation.

Description
I can describe the menstrual cycle of the female reproductive system.

Learning Objectives: Define menstrual cycle and menstruation. Outline the monthly cycle of the female reproductive system.

What happens during the menstrual cycle?

Summary
The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and uterus.
During menstruation, blood and other tissues from the lining of the uterus are shed and exit the body.

TODAY’S TEXT: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.71/

Explore I
DIRECTIONS: Use menstrual cycle resource to answer the question below:
https://youtu.be/vXrQ_FhZmos

Briefly explain what happens during the menstrual cycle?

Explore II
DIRECTIONS: Use TODAY’S TEXT to answer the TEXT BASED questions that follow.

1.What is ovulation?
2. What role does the pituitary gland play in menstruation? What controls the pituitary gland? What does this gland secrete?
3. How do the ovaries respond to a signal from the pituitary gland?
4. What does a peak in LH signal?
5. What role does progesterone play in the menstrual cycle? Where does the progesterone come from?

Review
1. What happens in the uterus as the egg and follicle are developing in the ovary? Why is this necessary?
2. What happens to the uterus if the egg is not fertilized?
3. Explain what happens during menstruation.
Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
Friday 5.22.20: Complete the cell worksheet. Please put your answers here to the questions from the posted worksheet. The questions are included on the Google forms document as well. Once you hit submit your answers are final. You cannot take the assessment a second time.

Brandeis/Rice
5.22.20: Login to Edpuzzle to complete the video questions on overpopulation due 11:59pm
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Science Thursday May 21, 2020

5/21/2020

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Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
The Electromagnetic Spectrum Assessment
There are 10 questions in this assessment.
Complete all the questions to the best of your ability. (10 points total)
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
TODAY’S TEXT: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.70/

DIRECTIONS: Use the RESOURCE below AND TEXT to answer the questions that follow.

Explore More I

Follicle Development at 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwtFYOLFeNw (1:56)

1.What happens during ovulation? What happens to an egg after ovulation?
2. At what point is a zygote formed? How many chromosomes does a human zygote normally have?
3. Where does implantation occur?

DIRECTIONS: DO NOT DO EXPLORE MORE II !!!!!!!!!!!!! SKIP IT AND COMPLETE THE REVIEW QUESTIONS BELOW.

DIRECTIONS: USE THE TEXT VOCABULARY TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW QUESTIONS.

1.Describe what happens during ovulation. When does this occur?
2. After ovulation, where does the egg go?
3. Briefly describe egg production.
4. What is a polar body?

ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE END OF THE DAY AND TO BE POSTED IN LIFE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
5.21.20: Complete and turn in cellular respiration note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm 

Brandeis/Rice
5.21.20: Complete and turn in human impact: atmospheric changes note-taking worksheet due 11.59pm 
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Science Wednesday May 20, 2020

5/20/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
​Yesterday we described the functions of the female reproductive system. which includes producing eggs, secreting estrogen, and supporting a baby as it develops before birth. You also stated the functions of the female reproductive system and described the important roles of estrogen.

Today we are going to be learning about the functions of the female reproductive organs.

INSTRUCTIONS: GOOGLE MEET

I can describe the functions of the female reproductive organs.

Learning Objectives: Define ovary, uterus, and fallopian tube. Identify the organs of the female reproductive system. Describe the functions of the female reproductive organs.

Digital talk: Where are the female reproductive organs?

Summary
Female reproductive organs include the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
The ovaries release the eggs and secrete estrogen.
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TODAY’S TEXT: 
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.69/

DIRECTIONS: Use the RESOURCE below AND TODAY’S TEXT to answer the questions that follow.
Female Reproductive Organs at 
http://www.innerbody.com/image/repfov.html (Todays Resource is a computer interactive).

1. What is the vagina?
2. What is a fallopian tube? What commonly takes place here?
3. What are the functions of the ovaries?

DIRECTIONS: USE THIS RESOURCE TO EXPLAIN 3 FACTS ABOUT OVARIES: 
https://youtu.be/i4QXP8AAU2I

1. Briefly explain 3 facts about ovaries.

COMPLETE THE Review QUESTIONS.

1. What are the functions of the ovaries in female reproduction?
2. What are the functions of the uterus in female reproduction?
3. What are the fallopian tubes? What may happen in the fallopian tube?

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins
5.20.20: Login to Edpuzzle to complete the video questions on photosynthesis due 11:59pm

Brandeis/Rice
5.20.20: Login to Edpuzzle to complete the video questions on the "Murder Hornet" due 11:59pm
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Science Tuesday May 19, 2020

5/19/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
TODAY’S TEXT: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.68/

Summary
The functions of the female reproductive system are to produce eggs, secrete estrogen, and support a baby as it develops before birth.
Estrogen, the main sex hormone in females, causes the female traits and reproductive organs to develop and is needed for the release of eggs.
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DIRECTIONS: Use the RESOURCE below AND TODAY’S TEXT to answer the questions that follow.
Female Reproductive System at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkcddD0LGlM (5:01)

1. What hormones are involved in the female reproductive process?
2. What are ovaries? What is their function?
3. What is an oocyte?
4. How many chromosomes are in a human egg cell?
5. What is the function of the follicles? Where are they located?
6. What is the function of the uterus

DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE THE REVIEW QUESTIONS.

Review

1. List the two major roles of estrogen in females.
2. What are the main roles of the female reproductive system?

ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE END OF THE DAY AND TO BE POSTED IN LIFE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM.


Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins 
5.19.20: Complete and turn in the photosynthesis note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm 

Brandeis/Rice
5.19.20: Complete and turn in human impact: overpopulation note-taking worksheet due 11.59pm 
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Science Monday May 18, 2020

5/18/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
Sperm are male gametes that form in the testes and mature in the epididymis.
The head of the sperm contains the nucleus, the midpiece is packed with mitochondria, and the tail moves like a propeller.

Today Text: 
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.67/

DIRECTIONS: Use today’s text and resource below to answer the questions that follow.

1. Briefly explain the 5 steps of sperm production. Include mitosis and meiosis in your explanation.
2.How many cells make up a sperm?
3.List the three main parts of a sperm.
4. What mostly makes up the midpiece of a sperm? Why is this section important?
5. What is the function of the tail of a sperm?
6. Explain why sperm production is not completed when spermatids have been produced.

ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE END OF THE DAY AND TO BE POSTED IN LIFE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

COMPLETE THE PRACTICE QUIZ- BY THE END OF TODAY

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins ​
5.18.20: Login to Stemscopes to complete Intro to Photosynthesis Multiple Choice Questions due 11:59pm 

Brandeis/Rice
5.18.20: Complete and turn in human impact: cycling of natural resources note-taking worksheet due 11.59pm 
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Science Friday May 15, 2020

5/15/2020

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​Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
Todays Text: https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.66/

Explore More

DIRECTIONS:
Use today’s text and the resources below to answer the questions that follow.
The Male Reproductive System at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNqsT_NRcY (1:21)

1.What are the two seminal tubules?
2.How long is sperm stored once it is produced? Where is sperm stored?
3.What two types of cells are found inside the seminiferous tubules

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DIRECTIONS: Use today’s text and the INTERACTIVE resources below to answer the questions that follow.
For the interactive click on the image/diagram of the male organs and an animated description will come up on the left describing functions of the male reproductive organs.

Male Reproductive Organs at (INTERACTIVE) http://www.innerbody.com/image_repmov/repo10-new3.html

1.What does the prostate gland do?
2. What is the epididymis? Where is it located? What is its function?

DIRECTIONS: Complete Review Questions-

1.Arrange the following structures in the order that sperm pass through them: urethra, epididymis, vas deferens.
2.Why is the epididymis needed for reproduction in males?
3.What is the composition of semen? What role do these components play?

ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE END OF THE DAY AND TO BE POSTED IN LIFE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins ​
5.15.20: Login to khanacademy.com and complete the passive and active transport practice questions due 11:59pm. 

Brandeis/Rice
5.15.20: Login to www.barronsregents.com to complete the populations exam due 11:59pm. ​
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Science Thursday May 14, 2020

5/14/2020

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Ms. Grant:
6th Grade:  ​Complete and submit work on Google Classroom
Ms. Shakes:
7th Grade: ​
Today we will begin the reproductive system. Reproduction is the process by which organisms make more organisms like themselves. But even though the reproductive system is essential to keeping a species alive, unlike other body systems, it's not essential to keeping an individual alive. The male reproductive system and the female reproductive system both are needed for reproduction.

Today we will be learning about the male reproductive functions.

Description
I can describe the two main functions of the male reproductive system.
(Producing sperm and Secreting testosterone)

Learning Objectives, List the functions of the male reproductive system. List the roles of testosterone.

Why do men and women look different?

INSTRUCTIONS: GOOGLE MEET

Today’s Text; 
https://www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts/section/11.65/
Text Resource: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/male_reproductive.html
Movie Resource: https://youtu.be/k1aFBOy6dDI

Summary
The main functions of the male reproductive system are to produce sperm and secrete testosterone.
Testosterone, the main sex hormone in males, causes the reproductive organs to mature and other male traits to develop.

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DIRECTIONS: Use TEXT resources below to answer the questions that follow.

Male Reproductive System at 
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/male_reproductive.html

1.In addition to the reproductive system, the testes are part of which other organ system? Why?
2. What composes the male genitals?
3.What occurs during the first stage of puberty in boys?

DIRECTIONS: COMPLETE Review QUESTIONS.

1.What are the two main roles of the male reproductive system?
2.How many chromosomes are in a normal human sperm cell?
3.riefly explain the jobs of testosterone in males.

ALL WORK IS DUE AT THE END OF THE DAY AND TO BE POSTED IN LIFE SCIENCE GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

Ms. Scott:
8th Grade: ​
Caltech & John Hopkins 

​5.14.20: Turn in diffusion part 2 note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm. Sign up for Khan academy using your username and password ex.89s.mscott@nhascholar.com your password is your first name)

Brandeis/Rice
5.14.20: Complete and turn in biodiversity section 3 note-taking worksheet due 11:59pm. 
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