Study Materials for Semester Exam

Study Stacks:

Adaptations and Photosynthesis http://www.studystack.com/menu-287377
Power Words http://www.studystack.com/menu-291659
Cells and Organization http://www.studystack.com/menu-297675
Cells and Organizati http://www.studystack.com/menu-519613
Adaptations http://www.studystack.com/menu-519620
Ecology http://www.studystack.com/menu-519640

Interactive Websites

Cells:
http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/70.asp
http://www.biology4kids.com/extras/quiz_cellorgan/index.html
http://www.cellsalive.com/

Ecology:
http://ats.doit.wisc.edu/biology/lessons.htm
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/adaptations/index.cfm
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/phot_flash.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm

Skeletal System

Visit the following websites to reinforce your knowledge of the skeletal system.
Information on the Skeletal System:

http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/pages/bones.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/skel/skel.html

http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/HumanBody/BodyBones.htm

http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Skeleton/index.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/

After you have visited the above websites, take one of the following quizzes.  Raise your hand when you are done with the quiz so I can get your grade.
Quiz on Skeletal System:

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/interactive_fs.asp?swfpath=science/bodyandmedicine/skeleton.swf

http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=59350&cat_id=20607

Cell Review Websites

http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/70.asp

http://www.cellsalive.com/

http://www.biology4kids.com/extras/quiz_cellorgan/index.html

November 4, 2010

Natural Disasters Newscast:

All types of disasters:
http://library.thinkquest.org/16132/frames.html
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~hmwkhelp/hwh_natdis.htm

Earthquakes:
http://www.fema.gov/kids/quake.htm
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/earthquake-profile/?source=A-to-Z

Floods:
http://www.fema.gov/kids/floods.htm

Hurricanes:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/hurricane-profile/?source=A-to-Z

Tornadoes:
http://www.fema.gov/kids/tornado.htm
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/tornado-profile/?source=A-to-Z

Wildfires:
http://www.fema.gov/kids/wldfire.htm
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/fire/world.html#nort
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/wildfires/?source=A-to-Z

Specific Disasters and General Information:
http://nutmeg.easternct.edu/~pocock/disasters.htm
http://www.247quoteus.com/general/67-worst-natural-disasters

October 28, 2010

For student council voting, click on the following website address:

Student Counsel Voting Website

October 13, 2010

Internal Adaptation Advertisement Poster:

Use the following websites to research your internal adaptation.

Gills:

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/gi/Gill

http://fish.mongabay.com/anatomy.htm

http://www.ehow.com/about_4595983_why-do-fish-have-gills.html

Hollow Bones:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_anatomy#Skeletal_system

http://www.earthlife.net/birds/anatomy.html

Xylem in Plants:

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_xylemphloem.html

http://herbarium.desu.edu/pfk/page20/page21/page21.html

October 12, 2010

Remember to study for your test tonight!  You need to review your Review Sheet and read and finish the sheet on Ecological Succession.  See you tomorrow, and GOOD LUCK!!

Biomes Banner

Below are a list of biome websites to research your biome banner.

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm

http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.html

http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769052.html

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html

September 15, 2010

Click HERE to complete student snapshot survey.  Complete during class on Wednesday.

September 13, 2010

1. Scientific Method - steps and their use
2. Power Words
3. Make up missing work

*Word of warning - starting next week students with zeros in the gradebook will be given two days of lunch detention.  If work is still not completed after those two days, the student will receive another two days.  ...in other words, do you work!  This includes homework!!

September 10, 2010

1. Take Measurement, Graphing, and Lab Safety Test
2. Begin Scientific Method - Helicopter Activity

September 9, 2010

1. Complete Measurement, Graphing, and Lab Safety Review
2. Play Jeopardy! to review for test

September 8, 2010

1. Analyze graphs
2. Predicting trends (of graphs)
3. Preding trends worksheet

September 7, 2010

Today we started our third week!  We are going to continue graphing and talking about independent and dependent variables.  On Friday we will be having a 3 week test, so get ready!

1. Types of graphs
2. TAILS - what to include for every graph
3. HW:  Line Graph Practice

September 3, 2010

It's Friday of the second week of school!  Don't forget we have a holiday on Monday and a Pep Rally on Tuesday.  Wear your BMS shirts!

1.  Review function and use of bar graphs
2. Create our own bar graph based on favorite ice cream types
3. Write a summary of what you want to measure and how you would do it.  Make a graph of the data you would receive and label your independent and dependent variables.
4. Complete your Three Variables Worksheet.  If you do not finish it in class, finish it for Homework.
5. Create a pie graph using the given information as an exit ticket.

September 2, 2010

There are many different variables in every experiment.  It is extremely important for scientists to understand the difference between dependent and independent variables.

1. Continued notes on variables
2. Worksheets on variables
3. Pre-AP - HW:  Simpson's variables worksheet

September 1, 2010

Today we worked together to create a classroom social contract.  This contract outlines how we will treat each other in this classroom.

1. Social Contract
2. Continued work with metric conversions
3. Notes on experimental variables

August 31, 2010

Let's get ready for some more metric conversions!
KHD unit dcm

1. Finish metric conversion notes
2. Metric conversion worksheet
3. Whiteboard competition with metric conversions

August 30, 2010

I am excited to begin our second week!

1. Complete Measurement Lab
2. Post lab reflection
3. Measurement, Lab Safety, and Lab Equipment Quiz
4. Start metric conversion

August 27, 2010

Today we continued measurement and equipment by completing a few review worksheets and conducting a lab activity.

1. Warm-up
2. Importance of units
3. Measurement worksheets
  - Metric Ruler
  - Graduated Cylinder
  - Triple Beam Balance
4. Measurement and equipment lab activity
   - Name and use the lab equipment to measure the specified object.  Be sure to include units.  Numbers without units are naked and are not accepted.

Objectives:
Content:
I will use measurements and lab equipment to complete the lab activity.

Language:
I will write a reflection for post lab.

August 26, 2010

Today we finished up lab safety and started reviewing laboratory equipment and measurement.

1. Warm-up
2. Finish presenting and taking notes
3. Safety Sleuth and Safety Violation contest.
4. Measurements and equipment notes.

Objectives:
Content:
I will review laboratory equipment and measurement.

Language:
I will use academic language to take notes.

August 25, 2010

Today we continued learning about laboratory safety.

1. Warm-up
2. We continued working in our groups to complete our safety symbols and summary of safety rules.
3. Groups presented their safety symbols and rules while everyone else took notes.

Objectives:
Content:
I will learn about all the safety symbols and rules.

Language:
I will give an oral presentation on my safety symbol and rules.

August 24, 2010

Today we focused on setting up our notebooks which stay in class!  Remember you are welcome to come by in the morning or afternoon to study from your notebook, just set-up an appointment with me first.

1. Finish All About Me collage
2. Continue Rules and Expectations
3. Set-up Notebooks
4. Begin learning about Laboratory Safety
    - You worked in groups to create your own versions of the safety symbols.  The best one will be used throughout the year to indicate which safety protocols we need to follow when performing our labs.

Objectives:
Content:
I will bein to learn and review laboratory safety and rules.

Language:
I will write a summary, using academic language, about my safety symbol and rules.

August 23, 2010

I had a great day meeting all of you!  I cannot wait to see what you create with your collages!

1. Create Popsicle sticks and name tents
2. Who is Mrs. Watt?
3. Rules and expectations following Syllabus page 1 and Syllabus page 2
    Bring to Mrs. Watt's science class:
    1st period: a pair of adult sized scissors
    2nd period: a box of Ziploc bags
    4th period: thin expo markers
    5th period: construction paper
    6th period: one box of markers
   *All classes bring a bottle of glue and $1.00 to pay for previously purchased notebook and other supplies.
4. All About Me Collage

Objectives:
Content:
I will understand and practice how to enter and exit the class.

Language:
I will have a group discussion on the importance of rules.

Women in Science Free Event!

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is putting on a free city-wide Women in Science event on Sunday, September 19, 1-3pm.  This event is for middle school and high school women who are interested in exploring astronomy, ecology, aquatic biology, conservation, math, engineering, and other science related fields.  Please go to http://www.austinmuseums.org/index/museumday for more information and to find a list of participating museums. 

Welcome!

As we start the new 2010-2011 school year I want to let you know how excited I am to meet each of you! In 7th grade the TEKS focus on life science.

We will be focusing on the interconnectedness of our planet, and the importance of our actions. You will hone your critical thinking skills by practicing evaluating, analyzing and interpreting information.

I plan to incorporate technology in our classroom by allowing you to create blog posts and podcasts, sharing documents through online databases, and much more!

Let's get ready to explore the world around us!