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Science Tuesday November 30, 2021

11/30/2021

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Assignment STEMSCOPES-POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Read the article (link resource is attached) and complete the 6 questions. “California Adopts Strictest Limits on Livestock Antibiotics” https://cdn.acceleratelearning.com/system/element_files/contents/203907/original/GA_7L5AB_NaturalSelectionSurvivalandReproduction_ScienceToday.pdf?1542078225
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1ST 2021

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete the reading comprehension - weathering, erosion & deposition. Study for assessment next week on weathering, erosion and deposition.
Brandeis- Complete the human body systems project due tomorrow.

Science Monday November 29, 2021

11/29/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:

homework_11.pdf
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File Type:	pdf

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Assignment STEMSCOPES-POSTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Read the article (link resource is attached) and complete the 6 questions. “California Adopts Strictest Limits on Livestock Antibiotics” https://cdn.acceleratelearning.com/system/element_files/contents/203907/original/GA_7L5AB_NaturalSelectionSurvivalandReproduction_ScienceToday.pdf?1542078225
DUE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1ST 2021

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete EdPuzzle - Weathering Erosion & Deposition.
Brandeis- Continue working on body systems project due Wednesday December 1, 2021

6th Grade Science Homework /Project 11/24

11/24/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:
Project

newtons_law_science_project.pdf
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File Type:	pdf

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Directions: DNA to Protein: Sickle Cell
Use this claim in the introduction.
CLAIM: The genes within the DNA molecule determine the structure of the hemoglobin protein, which carries out its function of transporting oxygen, which is used in cellular metabolism.
Prompt: How is DNA responsible for sickle cell anemia?
Proper Cover Page-Include Pictures 2 pages, one page can be pictures and one written.
Evidence: The evidence has to support the claim reasoning:/ conclusion. Introduction, Body-2 to 3 paragraphs, which should include the claim, full explanation of supporting evidence with reasoning, and conclusions.Font Size 12
TURN IN ON A GOOGLE DOCUMENT Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete EdPuzzle - Weathering and Erosion due Sunday 11:59pm.
Brandeis- Complete homework AND classwork worksheet 2.3 from human body packet. Feel free to use the body system you've researched for the body system travel guide portion of the assignment. Be ready to turn in homeostasis and immunity packet on Monday. Continue working on Body systems project. Study for assessment next week on digestive, excretory respiratory and circulatory systems.

Science Tuesday November 23, 2021

11/23/2021

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Directions: DNA to Protein: Sickle Cell
Use this claim in the introduction.
CLAIM: The genes within the DNA molecule determine the structure of the hemoglobin protein, which carries out its function of transporting oxygen, which is used in cellular metabolism.
Prompt: How is DNA responsible for sickle cell anemia?
Proper Cover Page-Include Pictures 2 pages, one page can be pictures and one written.
Evidence: The evidence has to support the claim reasoning:/ conclusion. Introduction, Body-2 to 3 paragraphs, which should include the claim, full explanation of supporting evidence with reasoning, and conclusions.Font Size 12
TURN IN ON A GOOGLE DOCUMENT Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech-Study for assessment tomorrow
Brandeis-HW 2.3 Packet due Monday.
Continue working on body systems project. Study for assessment next week.

Science Monday November 22, 2021

11/22/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:

homework_november_22.docx
File Size:	527 kb
File Type:	docx

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete the volcanoes study guide, review & assessment questions 1 - 17 in interactive reader. It will be closed by 11:59pm.
Brandeis- Complete homework 2.2 in homeostasis and immunity packet. Continue working on body systems project due December 1, 2021.

Science Friday November 19, 2021

11/19/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:

homework__gravity_november_19.docx
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File Type:	docx

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Quiz was today

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete volcanoes study guide, review and assessment questions 1 – 17 in Interactive Reader due Monday 11.22.21. Study for assessment Tuesday on Earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and layers of the Earth.
Brandeis- Complete the EdPuzzle - Excretory System. Continue working on body systems project.

Science Thursday November 18, 2021

11/18/2021

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Review notes and CK-12 Practice questions for DNA and RNA Quiz-Friday (Posted on google classroom)

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete volcanoes study guide, review and assessment questions 1 – 17 in Interactive Reader due Monday 11.22.21. Study for assessment on Tuesday on Earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and layers of the Earth.
Brandeis- Watch Khan Academy - The excretory system: From your heart to the toilet. Continue working on Body Systems Project.

Science Wednesday November 17, 2021

11/17/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:

homework_november_17.pdf
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File Type:	pdf

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
Read Mutations: www.ck12.org/book/ck-12-life-science-concepts-for-middle-school/section/3.10/ and complete 10 practice questions Due by Thursday, Nov 18, 2021. (Posted on google classroom)

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete EdPuzzle - Volcanoes & Earthquakes. Inside the volcano. Study for assessment Tuesday on Earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics and layers of the Earth.
Brandeis- View Khan Academy - Digestive System. Continue working on body systems project.

Science Tuesday November 16, 2021

11/16/2021

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
READ
https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-life-science-2.0/section/3.6/related/rwa/rna-why-its-as-important-as-dna-1919094/ “What makes RNA just as important as DNA” THEN Complete 10 RNA CK-12 questions- DUE Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 (posted on google classroom)
Watch the addition resource: This Amoeba Sisters video explores all the differences between DNA and RNA and expands on the virtues of RNA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Elo-zX1k8MYouTube - Amoeba Sisters, 'Why RNA Is Just As Cool As DNA' (video): FOR CLASS DISCUSSION: WHAT ARE SOME MAJOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BASE PAIRS OF RNA COMPARED DNA

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete Earthquakes study guide and review & assessment questions 1-18 pages 124-126 on Classkick. Due Wednesday.
Brandeis- Complete HW 2.1 in homeostasis & immunity packet.
Start working on human body systems project.

Science Monday November 15, 2021

11/15/2021

6th Grade:
Ms. Grant:

homework_november_15.pdf
File Size:	548 kb
File Type:	pdf

7th Grade:
Ms. Shakes:
READ
https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-life-science-2.0/section/3.6/related/rwa/rna-why-its-as-important-as-dna-1919094/ “What makes RNA just as important as DNA” THEN Complete 10 RNA CK-12 questions- DUE Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 (posted on google classroom)

8th Grade:
Ms. Scott:
CalTech/JohnsHopkins/Rice- Complete Earthquakes study guide and review & assessment questions 1-18 pages 124-126 on Classkick. Due Wednesday.
Brandeis- Start working on human body systems project.