October+Notes+08-09



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 * Editors: Drew, Sophia, Jaclyn, Sienna, and Alison**

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Friday, October 31, 2008
Complete Monday's homework. Go to Study Island and complete November 3rd assignment. For both animal and plant cells draw a diagram of the cell, identify the parts, and identify the main function of each part.

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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Complete Monday's homework. Go to Study Island and complete November 3rd assignment.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Complete Monday's homework. Go to Study Island and complete November 3rd assignment.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Complete Monday's homework. Go to Study Island and complete November 3rd assignment.

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Monday, October 27, 2008
To get to homework go to: Write down questions. Answer them using the online textbook. To get to the online textbook follow the steps on the Virus Lesson Page.
 * 1) dbscience
 * 2) Lessons
 * 3) Virus Lesson

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Friday, October 24, 2008
Lessons On-Line 1) Go to dbscience 2) Go to the Lessons page 3) Go to the Bacteria page Pick two links and write one comprehension question for each. First period - Choose from Link 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 Second period - Choose from Link 3, 4, 14, 15 Third period - Choose from Link 5, 6, 16, 17 Fourth period - Choose from Link 7, 8, 17, 18 Fifth period - Choose from Link 9, 10, 11, 12,13

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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Lessons On-Line 1) Go to dbscience 2) Go to the lessons page 3) Go to the virus page Pick two links and write one comprehension question for each. First period - Choose from Link 1, 2, 3, 9, 10 Second period - Choose from Link 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 Third period - Choose from Link 5, 6, 14, 15, 16 Fourth period - Choose from Link 7, 8, 17, 18 Fifth period - Choose from Link 4, 5, 19, 20, 21

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008


1. Why is a virus not considered to be alive? 2. How does a virus multiply? 3. What part of the body does the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, attack most often? Where are the cells located? 4. Identify 5 diseases caused by viruses. 5. Which virus is considered to be extinct? 6. Name 3 diseases caused by bacteria. 1) Identify six characteristics of life. 2) Identify four necessities of life. 3) Identify four cell biochemicals. Make sure you type your name and period to get credit.
 * Review**
 * Introduction to viruses**
 * Check pages 255-259 and the "virus" link on the "lessons" page.**
 * __Review Homework__ **
 * Answer the following questions using your outline for Chapter 2.**
 * Write the question and answer in full sentences.**
 * If you have not done the survey, it is now late. Do it for points.** Survey

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Review the Homework Using the periodic table on page 125 of your planner. Select 10 elements with which you are familiar. List 10 elements, the symbol abbreviations, and one use for each element listed.

Review introduction to bacteria and viruses. 1) What are the main characteristics of a bacteria cell? What structures are typical for the bacteria cell? 2) Draw a bacteria cell diagram and identify the parts. Page 65 3) Archaebacteria are unique in some ways. What makes archaebacteria special? Page 66 4) What is the difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell? 5) Do we have organisms that live on or in us that are possibly helpful to us? Give an example and explain how it is helpful. Check pages 255-259 and the "virus" link on the "lessons" page. 2. How does a virus multiply? 3. What part of the body does the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, attack most often? Where are the cells located? 4. Identify 5 diseases caused by viruses. 5. Which virus is considered to be extinct? 6. Name 3 diseases caused by bacteria.** Answer the following questions using your outline for Chapter 2. Write the question and answer in full sentences. 2) Identify four necessities of life. 3) Identify four cell biochemicals.** Make sure you type your name and period to get credit.
 * Write the question and answer in full sentences.**
 * Introduction to Bacteria**
 * Check the "bacteria" link on the "lessons" page.**
 * Introduction to viruses -**
 * 1. Why is a virus not considered to be alive?
 * __Homework__ **
 * 1) Identify six characteristics of life.
 * If you have not done the survey, it is now late. Do it for points.** Survey

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Monday, October 20, 2008
Using the periodic table on page 125 of your planner. Select 10 elements with which you are familiar. List 10 or more elements, the symbol abbreviations, and one use for each element listed. Make sure you type your name and period.
 * If you have not done the survey, it is now late. Do it for points.** Survey

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Friday, October 17, 2008
1. Why is a virus not considered to be alive? 2. How does a virus multiply? 3. What does the rhinovirus, which causes the common cold, attack most often? Where are the cells located? Extra Points for: 5. Which virus is considered to be extinct? 6. Name 3 diseases caused by bacteria? Also you can still do the survey for points if you did not do it by Friday- survey** Make sure you type your name and period.
 * 4. Identify 5 diseases caused by viruses.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008
• You must complete the web survey by tomorrow. It will be graded. Make sure you type your name and period. • Write the question completely. Answer in full sentences. Page 64 1) What are the main characteristics of a bacteria cell? What structures are typical for the bacteria cell? 2) Draw a bacteria cell diagram and identify the parts. Page 65 3) Archaebacteria are unique in some ways. What makes archaebacteria special? Page 66 4) What is the difference between a prokaryotic cell and a eukaryotic cell? Five is a challenge question. 5) Do we have organisms that live on or in us that are possibly helpful to us? Give an example and explain how it is helpful. Finish for homework.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Parent Visitation Microscope photography - take one picture during class Make sure you type your name and period.
 * Make sure you do the survey by Friday-** Survey

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
If you did not complete the home work from Tuesday, October 14 you must turn it in tomorrow for homework points. Make sure you do the survey by Friday- Survey If you did not fill in your Records of Achievement and get it signed you must do it for tomorrow.**
 * Make sure you put your name and period to get credit.

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Monday, October 13, 2008
• Review the "Test on Chapter 1" • Review the 3 questions from pages 60-66 1) Describe what Hooke accomplished. 2) List 3 parts of cell theory. 3) Explain the following terms:** • Review the class web page assignment. Homework • Check SAM for your grades in science and record them in your "Record of Achievement." Get your parents signature on the page. Due Tuesday. • Go to dbscience and complete the survey. Due Friday. Make sure that you write your name and period to get credit. Survey
 * Read pages 60-66, then answer the following questions in full sentences:
 * Cell Membrane
 * Cytoplasm
 * Organelles
 * DNA

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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Test on Chapter 1

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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Test Tomorrow - Study from the pretest, the test is based on it Answer the chapter review on page 50, do numbers 1-12 Read pages 60-66, then answer the following questions in full sentences: 1) Describe what Hooke accomplished. 2) List 3 parts of cell theory. 3) Explain the following terms:**
 * __If you did not finish this in class you must finish it for homework:__
 * Cell Membrane
 * Cytoplasm
 * Organelles
 * DNA
 * note that DNA and cytoplasm are not on side bars* they are in the text

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Monday, October 6, 2008
__**Review the pretest**__ Test on Wednesday, October 8

__Notes; make sure you have!! important!!__ Chordata - Nerve Cord (Backbone) Some fish have cartilage (sharks) Some fish have bones (trout) Subgroups of Chordata - 5 groups Scaly Skin - Reptile Feathers - Birds Hair/Fur - Mammal Moist Skin - Amphibian Fins - Fish
 * put in notebook*

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Wednesday, October 3
• Complete the pretest - Due Monday Download a Copy

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Thursday, October 2
MR.BREVOORTS BIRTHDAY!!!** • Pretest for Chapter 1; to be completed on Friday. • Review the outline. (Download on home page or below) • There is a test on Chapter 1 on Wednesday, October 8th. • Memorize the 5 steps of the scientific method from the outline
 * 1) State the Problem
 * 2) Research
 * 3) Hypothesis
 * 4) Experiment
 * 5) Conclude

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Challenge Activity
Challenge: Identify the main characteristics of each kingdom in the classification system. Explain the difference between the 5 kingdom system and the 6 kingdom system. Come to me and write down the names of the kingdoms. Animalia Plantae Fungi Protista Moneran Archaea or Archaebacteria Eubacteria

Use the internet. Print out important information from which you can complete the challenge. 20 Points - Google the "six kingdoms" and select the first entry to begin.

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