Life Science 2023-24-7th Grade Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Matthew Nicklas '91
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- 7th Grade
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Animal Adaptations: Make a Google Slide on an animal explaining its evolution through natural selection
Slide 1 Introduction: animal name, your names, date, graphic
Slide 2 Biographic information: Use bullet points to list important information about your animal: species name, habit, location, food source (prey, predator), fun facts, images
Slide 3 Adaptation: List 3 adaptations and why this species developed it.
Slide 4 Genetic History Cladogram: find a cladogram showing how your species relates to other animals (just title and image on this slide)
Slide 5 Protective Status: Check status at http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ; type in scientific name
and research the current Population and explain what factors are affecting your species survival.
Slide6 Conclusion: Write 2-3 sentences are what you like or learned about your animals; fun facts; insert a short video on you animal or images
Slide 7 Reference: List your sources you used for this research; write name of website and paste the URL (NOT just URL)
Slide 1 Introduction: animal name, your names, date, graphic
Slide 2 Biographic information: Use bullet points to list important information about your animal: species name, habit, location, food source (prey, predator), fun facts, images
Slide 3 Adaptation: List 3 adaptations and why this species developed it.
Slide 4 Genetic History Cladogram: find a cladogram showing how your species relates to other animals (just title and image on this slide)
Slide 5 Protective Status: Check status at http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ; type in scientific name
and research the current Population and explain what factors are affecting your species survival.
Slide6 Conclusion: Write 2-3 sentences are what you like or learned about your animals; fun facts; insert a short video on you animal or images
Slide 7 Reference: List your sources you used for this research; write name of website and paste the URL (NOT just URL)
Due:
Animal Adaptations: Make a Google Slide on an animal explaining its evolution through natural selection
Slide 1 Introduction: animal name, your names, date, graphic
Slide 2 Biographic information: Use bullet points to list important information about your animal: species name, habit, location, food source (prey, predator), fun facts, images
Slide 3 Adaptation: List 3 adaptations and why this species developed it.
Slide 4 Genetic History Cladogram: find a cladogram showing how your species relates to other animals (just title and image on this slide)
Slide 5 Protective Status: Check status at http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ; type in scientific name
and research the current Population and explain what factors are affecting your species survival.
Slide6 Conclusion: Write 2-3 sentences are what you like or learned about your animals; fun facts; insert a short video on you animal or images
Slide 7 Reference: List your sources you used for this research; write name of website and paste the URL (NOT just URL)
Slide 1 Introduction: animal name, your names, date, graphic
Slide 2 Biographic information: Use bullet points to list important information about your animal: species name, habit, location, food source (prey, predator), fun facts, images
Slide 3 Adaptation: List 3 adaptations and why this species developed it.
Slide 4 Genetic History Cladogram: find a cladogram showing how your species relates to other animals (just title and image on this slide)
Slide 5 Protective Status: Check status at http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ; type in scientific name
and research the current Population and explain what factors are affecting your species survival.
Slide6 Conclusion: Write 2-3 sentences are what you like or learned about your animals; fun facts; insert a short video on you animal or images
Slide 7 Reference: List your sources you used for this research; write name of website and paste the URL (NOT just URL)
Past Assignments
Due:
1. Ch 10.2 Read 306-11;
2. answer questions #1-9;
3. Complete formative worksheets
[Homework]
2. answer questions #1-9;
3. Complete formative worksheets
[Homework]
Due:
1. Randomly place 5 pieces of each color of candy or paper: 5 pink, 5 white, 5 green and a sheet of white paper.
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
Due:
1. Randomly place 5 pieces of each color of candy or paper: 5 pink, 5 white, 5 green and a sheet of white paper.
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
Due:
1. Randomly place 5 pieces of each color of candy or paper: 5 pink, 5 white, 5 green and a sheet of white paper.
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
Due:
1. Randomly place 5 pieces of each color of candy or paper: 5 pink, 5 white, 5 green and a sheet of white paper.
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
2. Next close your eyes and open them, then quickly pick 1 piece of paper or candy and remove from you paper.
3.Repeat for a total of 5 times.
4. Double the remaining colors; for example, if you have 5 pink add 5 more to make it 10.
5. Record your totals for each color.
6. Repeat steps 2-5.
7. Repeat steps 2-5.
8. Answer the following questions on Google Form
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; answer questions #1-9 and complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; answer questions #1-9 and complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; answer questions #1-9 and complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; answer questions #1-9 and complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Read Ch. 10.1 p. 298-305; complete the Formative.com worksheets.
Due:
Complete the following Google Form on Fossil Records using Whales fossils handout and notes.
Due:
Complete the following Google Form on Fossil Records using Whales fossils handout and notes.
Due:
Complete the following Google Form on Fossil Records using Whales fossils handout and notes.
Due:
Research and watch a video about Charles Darwin.
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
Due:
Research and watch a video about Charles Darwin.
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
Due:
Research and watch a video about Charles Darwin.
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
[Homework]
Insert video in a Google Doc or Google Slide and write 3 things you learned about Charles Darwin and a sentence or two about why you like or dislike the video you choose.
[Homework]
Due:
[Homework]
Read ch 17.1 o, 524-33; answer questions #1-12 or Video Search
Read ch 17.1 o, 524-33; answer questions #1-12 or Video Search
Due:
[Homework]
Read ch 17.1 o, 524-33; answer questions #1-12 or Video Search
Read ch 17.1 o, 524-33; answer questions #1-12 or Video Search
Due:
[Homework]
1. Read Chapter 15.3 p. 476-81;
2. Answer questions #1-7 OR
3. Google It 3 questions
1. Read Chapter 15.3 p. 476-81;
2. Answer questions #1-7 OR
3. Google It 3 questions
Due:
[Homework]
1. Read Chapter 15.3 p. 476-81;
2. Answer questions #1-7 OR
3. Google It 3 questions
1. Read Chapter 15.3 p. 476-81;
2. Answer questions #1-7 OR
3. Google It 3 questions
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Read Chapter 15.2 p. 472-5
.
1. Answer #1-7 OR
2. Create a Google It: Write 3 Questions, find the answers and cite the source by pasting the URL
Due:
[Project]
For this project students will be studying genetics using fictitious dragons. Each student will produce a dragon using the genetic code provided by the teacher. Turn in hard copies of genetic code and Punnet Squares. Submit a picture of your complete and colored dragon here.
For this project students will be studying genetics using fictitious dragons. Each student will produce a dragon using the genetic code provided by the teacher. Turn in hard copies of genetic code and Punnet Squares. Submit a picture of your complete and colored dragon here.
Due:
Choose 1 question to answer from the Essay section of the study guide and submit on Google Classroom
Write 8-10 complete sentences.
Review over Study Guide Format and choose an area to focus on
Write 8-10 complete sentences.
Review over Study Guide Format and choose an area to focus on
Due:
[Homework]
Read page 180-187; answer #3-10 on p 187 or video search a topic from this lesson.
Read page 180-187; answer #3-10 on p 187 or video search a topic from this lesson.
Due:
[Homework]
Read page 180-187; answer #3-10 on p 187 or video search a topic from this lesson.
Read page 180-187; answer #3-10 on p 187 or video search a topic from this lesson.
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 6.1 Mendel and his Peas p. 174-9 complete a Video Search on Gregor Mendel
Read Chapter 6.1 Mendel and his Peas p. 174-9 complete a Video Search on Gregor Mendel
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Read Ch 6.3 p 188-93 and answer questions #1-10 in notebook and post image OR create a video search on Google Doc
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Due:
[Classwork]
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Due:
[Classwork]
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Read Chapter 5.2 p 152-7Complete Section Review p. 157 #1-10 and post to Google ClassroomComplete Mitosis Vocabulary Slide
Due:
[Classwork]
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Complete Formative Activity on viewing onion cells showing mitosis, and mark as done
Due:
[Project]
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Due:
[Project]
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Due:
[Project]
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Complete the following Google form after Strawberry DNA Extraction
Due:
[Homework]
Read Ch7.1 p. 206-11 and complete Formative Worksheet
Read Ch7.1 p. 206-11 and complete Formative Worksheet
Due:
[Classwork]
Create DNA Molecule out of marshmallows and post to SeeSaw;
Complete worksheet on conclusion of making a model.
Create DNA Molecule out of marshmallows and post to SeeSaw;
Complete worksheet on conclusion of making a model.
Due:
[Project]
Make slide specimen and observation chart worksheet;
While waiting your turn complete the following and submit on Google Classroom
1. Lab Observation Worksheet and watch Edpuzzle "How to Use a Mircoscope"
2. Ch 5.1 Read Chapter 142-151#1-7
3. Copy the "Summary" p.151 into your notes
4.. Watch Amoeba Sister Videos (two) on "photosynthesis" and "Cellular Respiration" and then a complete Handout
5. Ch 5.2 Read p. 152-7; answer #1-10
6. Copy the "Summary" p. 157 into your notes
7. Watch "The Cell Cycle" on the Edpuzzle
8. Watch the " Mitosis" on the Amoeba Sisters and complete the worksheet
Make slide specimen and observation chart worksheet;
While waiting your turn complete the following and submit on Google Classroom
1. Lab Observation Worksheet and watch Edpuzzle "How to Use a Mircoscope"
2. Ch 5.1 Read Chapter 142-151#1-7
3. Copy the "Summary" p.151 into your notes
4.. Watch Amoeba Sister Videos (two) on "photosynthesis" and "Cellular Respiration" and then a complete Handout
5. Ch 5.2 Read p. 152-7; answer #1-10
6. Copy the "Summary" p. 157 into your notes
7. Watch "The Cell Cycle" on the Edpuzzle
8. Watch the " Mitosis" on the Amoeba Sisters and complete the worksheet
Due:
[Project]
Choose one of the 4 project to complete and submit on Seesaw and Google Classroom
Choose one of the 4 project to complete and submit on Seesaw and Google Classroom
Due:
[Project]
Choose one of the 4 project to complete and submit on Seesaw and Google Classroom
Choose one of the 4 project to complete and submit on Seesaw and Google Classroom
Due:
Complete the Chapter Review Questions and Essay to submit on Google Classroom
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
Answer questions 1-9 or Video Search
See Samples below
Due:
[Classwork]
Post cell organization flip chart:
2: Make flip chart out of two sheets of paper
-Fold two sheet of blank paper over lapping by 2 inches and staple
-Label the front of each flap: CELL, TISSUE, ORGAN, ORGAN SYSTEM
-Under each flap, except for CELL, define, cite examples, and draw one image of it
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
See Samples below
Post cell organization flip chart:
2: Make flip chart out of two sheets of paper
-Fold two sheet of blank paper over lapping by 2 inches and staple
-Label the front of each flap: CELL, TISSUE, ORGAN, ORGAN SYSTEM
-Under each flap, except for CELL, define, cite examples, and draw one image of it
Read Chapter 4.3 p. 128-133;
See Samples below
Due:
[Classwork]
Complete worksheet on Formative.com
Complete worksheet on Formative.com
Due:
[Homework]
Read Chapter 4.2 p. 120-7 and complete #1-11 or make a Video Search
Video Search: Search up a video online about a topic in the assigned reading. Insert video/link into a Google.doc and write 5-8 sentence what did you learn and like about the video.
Read Chapter 4.2 p. 120-7 and complete #1-11 or make a Video Search
Video Search: Search up a video online about a topic in the assigned reading. Insert video/link into a Google.doc and write 5-8 sentence what did you learn and like about the video.
Due:
Read Chapter 2 p. 56-61 and answer question #1-7 ion p. 55 not 61 n science notebook and upload to Google Classroom
[Homework]
[Homework]
Due:
Read Chapter 2 p. 56-61 and answer question #1-7 on p. 55 not 61 science notebook and upload to Google Classroom
[Homework]
[Homework]