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February 17, 2018 Saturday
I will no longer be updating this website. Thank you for supporting this page. I wish every student and parent who visit this page all the best in your adventure to learning the concepts of Middle School Science together. If you want to know more about my current adventures, please visit my page at jennysoriano.com
Best,
Ms. Jenny Soriano
February 17, 2018 Saturday
Please see Science curriculum below.
- Grade 7 Science Lesson Objectives Checklist
- Science Assessment (Test) Every Two Weeks
Week 41
4th Quarter: Week 11
Week 41: June 12 - 16
- Cycle of Matter (Practice Test)
- Aquatic Ecosystem (Practice Test)
- Week 41 Class Task
Past Weekly Class Plans
Week 40: June 05 - June 09 Science Topics:
Week 39: May 30 - June 2 Science Topics:
Week 38 (May 22 - 25 2017)
2. See Science Textbook:
Changes in Communities (See Study Guide on page 620, Chap15)
Energy Flow in Ecosystems (See Study Guide on page 620, Chap16)
Week 37 (May 15 - 19 2017)
Week 36 (May 08 - 12 2017)
Week 35 (May 01 - 05 2017)
Week 34 (April 24 - 28, 2017)
Week 33 (Apr 17 - 21, 2017)
Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12)
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
Week 29 Mar 20-24, 2017:
Week 28 Mar 13-17, 2017:
Week 27 Mar 6-10, 2017:
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017
2. Laboratory Work on "Observing Evolution of Various Insects
3. 3rd Quarter Test 1: Chapters 6.1-6.2 and 8.1-8.2 (Study Guide pages 200 and 298)
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 183.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following questions:
1. Apply It questions on page 186.
2. Assess your understanding on 187 and 191.
3. Do the math on page 190.
Darwin's Theory (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Evolution Video
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 183.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following questions:
1. Apply It questions on page 186.
2. Assess your understanding on 187 and 191.
3. Do the math on page 190.
Darwin's Theory (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Evolution Video
STEP 2.1: (Option 1) After completion of of Step 1, select your top 3 choices and Complete this google form for your topic.
STEP 2.2: (Option 2) After completion of of Step 1 and selecting your top 3 topics, copy+paste the links and send me a message here.
STEP 3: With your adult supervisor (or parent) review the Science project guide here.
Week 15 Dec 12 - 16 Topics:
Week 14 Class Task:
1. Life Cycle of a Plant
2. Instruction for Virtual Lab on Life Cycle of a Plant
Week 14 Dec 5 - 9 Homework:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 13 Virtual Laboratory Activity: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
1. Virtual Lab: How Are Traits Passed from Parents to Offspring
2. Furry Animal Punnett Square Tutorial
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
Week 11 Nov 14 - Nov 18 Topics:
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
For Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS (Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time)
For Week 8 Oct 24-28:
Week 7 Oct 17-21:
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
For Week 5 Oct 3:
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
- How Can You Model a Balanced Marine Biome? (Flashplayer Plug-in Required)
- Aquatic Ecosystem (Practice Test)
Week 39: May 30 - June 2 Science Topics:
- Ch 16 Ecosystems and Biomes, Lesson 4 Aquatic Ecosystems (See Study Guide on Page 670)
Week 38 (May 22 - 25 2017)
- Biweekly Test 3 Coverage:
2. See Science Textbook:
Changes in Communities (See Study Guide on page 620, Chap15)
Energy Flow in Ecosystems (See Study Guide on page 620, Chap16)
- How Complex Are Ocean Feeding Relationships? - See Chap 16; Lesson 3 & 4
- Types of Biomes
- Aquatic Ecosystems
Week 37 (May 15 - 19 2017)
- Feeding Relationship (Powerpoint Slide Reference) (Review)
- Self-Check Quiz (Interactions with Communities)
- How Does Energy Flow in an Ecosystem? (Virtual Lab)
Week 36 (May 08 - 12 2017)
- Feeding Relationship (Powerpoint Slide Reference)
- How is Energy Transferred to a Community of Organism? (Virtual Lab)
Week 35 (May 01 - 05 2017)
- My Plate Guide (Powerpoint Slide Reference)
- Food and Nutrition (Powerpoint Slide Reference)
- Topic Coverage for Test on May 09 Tuesday: Notes on Food and Energy; Healthy Eating
Week 34 (April 24 - 28, 2017)
- Science Fair Display Exhibit
Week 33 (Apr 17 - 21, 2017)
Week 32 (Apr 10 - 12)
- Week 32 Grade 7 Homework Task
- Anatomy of the Lungs
- How do the parts of the respiratory system work together?
- Review Previous Topics:
Week 31 (Apr 3 - 7, 2017)
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage Digestion starts at p.458 Practice Quiz; Circulatory System starts at p. 468 Practice Quiz; Respiratory System starts at p. 478 Practice Quiz; Refer to Study Guide on p.494 for Key Concepts and Vocabulary Words
- Review Previous Topics:
Week 30 (March 27 - 30, 2017)
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Bring your Science Fair Display Boards this week
- This Week's Topics:
- 4th Quarter Biweekly Test 1 is on April 4, 2017 (Tuesday)
- Coverage Digestion starts at p.458 Practice Quiz; Circulatory System starts at p. 468 Practice Quiz; Respiratory System starts at p. 478 Practice Quiz; Refer to Study Guide on p.494 for Key Concepts and Vocabulary Words
Week 29 Mar 20-24, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Reminder: Science Fair Display Boards are due this week (March 20 -24)
- This Week's Topics: Digestion starts at p.458 Practice Quiz; Circulatory System starts at p. 468 Practice Quiz; Respiratory System starts at p. 478 Practice Quiz; Refer to Study Guide on p.494 for Key Concepts and Vocabulary Words
- Bill Nye Videos:
- Homework for Week 30 (March 27- 31): (On your Science notebooks, refer to Lesson on Excretion, starts at p.486)
- What are the structures and functions of the excretory system?
- How do the kidneys filter wastes from the blood?
Week 28 Mar 13-17, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- This Week's Topics: Digestion starts at p.458 Practice Quiz; Circulatory System starts at p. 468 Practice Quiz; Respiratory System starts at p. 478 Practice Quiz; Refer to Study Guide on p.494 for Key Concepts and Vocabulary Words
- Bill Nye Videos:
- Homework for Week 30 (March 27- 31): (On your Science notebooks, refer to Lesson on Excretion, starts at p.486)
- What are the structures and functions of the excretory system?
- How do the kidneys filter wastes from the blood?
- Reminder: Science Fair Display Boards are due this week (March 20 -24)
Week 27 Mar 6-10, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Due this week for Science Fair Requirement: (1) Abstract (2) Data Analysis and Conclusion: 20% Lab Report Grade
- Biweekly Test 4: March 7 Tuesday
- Topic Coverage: Ch11, Lessons 1,4,5 (See Study Guide on p.448 for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- This Week's Topics:
- Chicken Wing Dissection Lab Activity (Source Video)
- Look Beneath the Skin Lab Worksheet Guide
- Muscle Practice Quiz
- Homework for Week 28 (March 13 - 17):
- Define the vocabulary list from Lessons 1 Digestion (Study Guide page 494)
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide.
- Due this week for Science Fair Requirement: (1) Abstract (2) Data Analysis and Conclusion: 20% Lab Report Grade
- This Week's Topics:
- Ch11 Lesson 4 Skeletal System p.430; Lesson 5 Muscular System p.438
- See Study Guide on p.448 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
- Biweekly Test 4: March 7 Tuesday
- Topic Coverage: Ch11, Lessons 1,4,5 (See Study Guide on p.448 for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
Week 25 Feb 20 - 24, 2017:
- Guide to this week's Science Fair requirements and guide
- Feb 21 Bi-Weekly Test: Infectious Disease and Your Health, The Body's Defenses
- Test Coverage: Ch14 Lessons 1-2&4, For Vocabulary and Key Concepts, See Study Guide: page 582
- Next Topic: Ch11 Lesson 1 Body Organization, See Study Guide on p.448 (for Vocabulary and Key Concepts)
Week 24 Feb 13 - 17, 2017
- Topics this week: Transport and Protection (Key words and concept)
- Virtual Lab: Immunity and Circulation
- Week 23 Feb 6 - February 10, 2017
- Topics this week: Bacteria and Infectious Diseases
- Bacteria Worksheet Copy
- BBC Bitesize: Disease Animation; Practice Test
- Week 22 Jan 30 - February 3, 2017 Catholic Schools Week (Schedule)
- Week 21 Jan 23 - 27, 2017
- Life Science Topic: Viruses and Bacteria, Chapters 7.1-7.2, See Study Guide on 244 for the Vocabulary Words
- Virtual Lab Task: What Kills Germs?
- Test your knowledge on "Diseases" (Click the green text to open links).
- Week 20 Jan 17-19, 2017
2. Laboratory Work on "Observing Evolution of Various Insects
3. 3rd Quarter Test 1: Chapters 6.1-6.2 and 8.1-8.2 (Study Guide pages 200 and 298)
- Week 19 Jan 09 - 13, 2017 (Review of Week 16 Dec 19 - 23 Topics)
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 183.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following questions:
1. Apply It questions on page 186.
2. Assess your understanding on 187 and 191.
3. Do the math on page 190.
Darwin's Theory (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Evolution Video
- Week 18 Jan 04 - 07, 2017 (Science Fair Prep: Topic Selection and Resource Summary Discussion)
- Week 17 Dec 26 - 30, 2017 (School Holiday)
- Week 16 Dec 19 - 23 Topics
HW: Define the vocabulary words on page 183.
Guide Activities:
Answer the following questions:
1. Apply It questions on page 186.
2. Assess your understanding on 187 and 191.
3. Do the math on page 190.
Darwin's Theory (Click to open animation)
Bill Nye Evolution Video
- Science Fair Alert:
STEP 2.1: (Option 1) After completion of of Step 1, select your top 3 choices and Complete this google form for your topic.
STEP 2.2: (Option 2) After completion of of Step 1 and selecting your top 3 topics, copy+paste the links and send me a message here.
STEP 3: With your adult supervisor (or parent) review the Science project guide here.
Week 15 Dec 12 - 16 Topics:
- Virtual Lab: Plant Transpiration
- Week 14 Topic Review: Lesson 1 What is a Plant
- Week 15 Topic: Lesson 2 Classifying Plants ; Lesson 2 Plant Structures
- Reference: See Study Guide on Page 298 for Vocabulary List
Week 14 Class Task:
1. Life Cycle of a Plant
2. Instruction for Virtual Lab on Life Cycle of a Plant
Week 14 Dec 5 - 9 Homework:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 13 Virtual Laboratory Activity: (Use INTERNET EXPLORER to open the activity links below)
1. Virtual Lab: How Are Traits Passed from Parents to Offspring
2. Furry Animal Punnett Square Tutorial
For Week 13: Science Investigative Report Instructions:
- In preparation for the Science Fair on April 27, 2017 (please mark your calendars), please conduct a trial science investigative report from a selection of common science fair topics (see list).
- Complete a data sheet (pages 3-4 of W12 Science Investigative Data Guide file, it says pages 10 and 11 on the print).
- The Science Investigative Report should include the following:
a. List of Materials
b. Identified Variables
c. Procedure (should not be less than 9 steps)
d. Completed data table or chart from the experiment
e. Conclusion (should not be less than 3 sentences)
f. Application (should not be less than 3 sentences)
2. Pictures of experiment (should include a picture of the student as he/she conducts the experiment)
- Place completed work (Data Sheet and Printed pictures) on a any colored data folder (see sample here).
- Due Monday, Dec 05, 2016 Week 14 (FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT TURN IN WORK in WeeK 13)
Week 12 Nov 21 - 23 Topics:
- Chapter 4 Lesson 4: Chromosomes and Inheritance, Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Life Science Textbook, page 134.
- Preparation for Science Fair 2017 (April 27, 2017)
Week 11 Nov 14 - Nov 18 Topics:
- Cellular Respiration and Cell Division, Lessons 2-3, Chapter 3: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Life Science Textbook, page 100
Week 10 Nov 7 - 11 Topics:
- Photosynthesis, Lesson 1, Chapter 3: Study Guide and Vocabulary List on Life Science Textbook, page 100
- Bill Nye Plants Video
For Week 9 Oct 31-Nov 4:
Week 9 TOPICS (Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time)
- Class 1: Lesson on "How do cells work together in an organism?" (refer to pages 56-57 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 95)
- Class 2: Laboratory Experiment: Using the Microscope (Looking Inside Cells)
- Class 3: Post Lab Activity: Using the Microscope (Looking Inside Cells)
- Class 4: 2nd Quarter Test 1
For Week 8 Oct 24-28:
- Review: Video: Parts of the Cell (Rap Song)
- Week 8 TOPICS
- Bring separate Science composition notebooks at ALL Science class time
- Class 1: Post-Laboratory Activity on Plant Cell vs Animal Cell (refer to pages 52-53, Science Textbook)
- Class 2: Lesson on Functions of Parts of a Cell (refer to pages 48-51, Science Textbook)
- Class 3: Lesson on "How do cells work together in an organism?" (refer to pages 56-57 Science Textbook, define the vocabulary words on page 95)
- Class 4: Laboratory Experiment: Using the Microscope
- Class 5: Lesson on Cell Division (refer to pages 92-93 Science Textbook)
Week 7 Oct 17-21:
- Video: Parts of the Cell (Rap Song)
- Lesson Review Guide: Complete questions on Lessons 6-8, pages 31-32, Life Science Book.
- Test 3 on Oct. 18 (Tuesday): Coverage: Science Notes in Week 6, Key Words on Bill Nye Q1-Q14 only: Genes Video Worksheet, Classifying Life Topic Review: pages 15-19
- Resource: Heredity (Animation), Inheritance (Dog Breeding Game)
- Next Topic: Chapter 2 Lesson 1 (Discovering Cells, Looking Inside Cells), Reference: Pages 40 - 55, Life Science Textbook; Vocabulary: See Study Guide Lessons 1-2, Page 70.
For Week 6 Oct 11-14:
- Week 6 Topic: Heredity and Inheritance (Please see Study Guide, page 134).
- Week 6 Homework 1: Answer "All the Same Worksheet" - Due Tuesday, Oct 11.
Weeks 1-5 Science Progress Report Content:
- Classwork and Homework: 10%
- Project on Classification Poster: 10%
- Laboratory Report on Life in the Shade: 20%
- Test 1 & 2: 60%
- Identifying Common Laboratory Equipment
- Spongebob Safety (Identifying Safety Procedures in the Laboratory)
- Life Science Textbook HW p. 6
- Life Science Textbook HW p.17
- Classifying Life WS (Review and Reinforce)
- Classifying Life WS (Lesson Quiz Review)
For Week 5 Oct 3:
- Quiz on Oct 4 Tuesday: (Coverage: Classifying Life: pages 15-19).
Homework for Week 4 Sep 26:
- Answer ALL THE QUESTIONS on page 17 of your Life Science Book (you may write your answer on your Science notebooks).
- Week 4 TOPIC: Chap 1 Lesson 2: Classification; Lesson 3: Domains and Kingdoms
Homework for Week 3 Sep 19:
- Read Page 6-7 of your Life Science Book then answer the question on page 6 (Make judgments).
- Week 3 Topic: Characteristics of Living Things - Concept , Vocabulary Words (Game)
- Kingdoms of Life (Animation)
- Quiz on Thursday, Sep 22: (Coverage: Laboratory equipment, Laboratory Safety Procedures, Scientific Method, Planning an Experiment, Chap 1: Lesson 1, pages 4-9).
Week 2 Sep 12 Topic Outline:
- Scientific Method (Video)
- What is a Scientist?
- Introduction to Living Things
Homework for Week 2 Sep 12:
- Identify the 24 pieces of Laboratory Equipment - 24 equipment.
- Describe the purpose of each laboratory equipment.