Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Snow Day Homework

Here is the worksheet for homework.  Read all directions.  Create arrow tips pointing towards the organism eating/getting energy.



Read, highlight important information, and find (write down) as many producers, herbivores, etc..



C Block Data for the graph


A Block Data for the graph


Use this Study Guide to help prepare your note card!!!!

Name____________________________________________Date_________________________

Photosynthesis and Respiration Study Guide

Photosynthesis
  • Why? To convert sunlight energy to chemical energy
  • Whom?
            1. All green plants (Plant Kingdom),
            2. photosynthetic bacteria,
            3. plant-like protists (algae)
  • Where? Leaves(organs), specifically chloroplasts
  • When? During daylight/sunlight (even on a cloudy day)
  • What? Chloroplasts [are making food/glucose]; “Mean green photosynthesizing machines”

Define Photosynthesis. “The Putting Together With Light”

  • Producers/autotrophs - organisms that can make their own food.
  • We get so much from the process of photosynthesis:  food, clothing medicines, wood, oxygen, paper, pencils, flowers, and so much more!

Respiration/Aerobic Respiration
  • Why? To produce ATP
  • Whom? All aerobes (organisms that use oxygen); producers and consumers
1. Plants
            2. Animals
            3. Some bacteria
            4. Protists
5. Some fungi
  • Where?  Begins in the Cytoplasm and moves into the Mitochondria
  • When? Constantly
  • What? Food/glucose is being broken down to release energy

Define respiration. The metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which ATP energy is released and carbon dioxide and water is produced.

Fermentation/Anaerobic Respiration
  • Why? To produce ATP
  • Whom? All anaerobes (organisms that do not use oxygen)
            1. Yeast/fungi
            2. Some bacteria
  • Where? Cytoplasm
  • When? Constantly
  • What? Food/glucose [is being fermented]

Define fermentation. Fermentation is a process by which food is broken down
without oxygen, in living organisms, to produce ATP.

  • What industries use fermentation?                 
            1. Baking (CO2)
            2. Brewing (Alcohol and CO2)
            3. Dairy (Lactic Acid)
  • What are the reactants ? One sugar (C6H12O6) (and a ATP investment).
  • What are the products of fermentation? ATP and [CO2, alcohol] OR [ lactic acid]


Consumers/heterotrophs - organisms that must obtain food sources from other organisms.
  • Herbivores - eat only plants
  • Carnivores - eat only meat
  • Omnivores - eat both plants and meat
  • Scavengers - organisms that eat dead organisms
  • Decomposers/Detritivores - Break down organisms, “nature’s recyclers”


  • Arrows point towards the organism obtaining energy or eating!

Metabolism - The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Enzymes - Help speed up chemical processes by breaking substances apart or putting substances together.  Think about the Pineapple Lab!


  • Use my blog, review worksheets and other assignments
  • Use the textbook, pgs. 83-87

Sunday, January 25, 2015

1/26-1/30           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
-Finish Analyzing CO2 Production Lab
-Finish video: Eyewitness Plants
-Check on Fermentation bottles
HW1. Lab Questions 1-4, Conclusion, Graph
       2. Test on 3.3, create note card to be used on test (use blog)
Tuesday
NO SCHOOL --- SNOW DAY!!
-Food Webs and Food Chains
HW 1. Food Web Story
        
        2. Test on 3.3, create note card to be used on test (use blog)
Wednesday
NO SCHOOL --- SNOW DAY!!
HW STUDY for Test tomorrow! 
Thursday
Test on 3.3!
HW 1. Analyzing CO2 Production Lab due for A,B, and C Blocks.
        2. Portfolio Reflection #4 due on Tues. 2/3
Friday
-Begin Chapter 4: Cell Reproduction, pgs 98-104
HW 1. Bring in a baby picture of yourself for Wed. 2/4
        2. Portfolio Reflection #4 due on Tues. 2/3
        3. Cell Reproduction Note-taking

Sunday, January 18, 2015

1/19-1/23           Agenda and Assignments

Monday
No School - MLK Day  
Tuesday
-Correct HW: Photosynthesis and Respiration  .
-Eyewitness Plants; video notes
-Make-ups for missed lab

HW Test Tube Wkst.
Wednesday
-Finish Eyewitness Plants
-Correct Test Tube wkst.
-Fermentation bottles
-Photosynthesis Demos: Leaf Chromatography, Elodea baking soda
HW Start creating note card to be used on test
-Test on 3.3 Photosynthesis and Respiration, Wed. 1/28


Guide for Notecard!
Thursday
-Analyzing Carbon Dioxide Production Lab
-Fermentation bottles
-Test on 3.3 Photosynthesis and Respiration, Wed. 1/28
Friday
-Watch Photosynthesis Youtube Video
-Read Photosynthesis book
-Respiration Demos: Flame Light Re-light, Calorimetry
-"Equations in Motion"
-Test on 3.3 Photosynthesis and Respiration, Wed. 1/28 STUDY!!


Sunday, January 11, 2015

1/12-1/16           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
Math Mid-Year Exam
-Read Textbook, pgs. 84-87

-Complete note-taking guide 3.3
HW Preview Webquest
Tuesday
-Work on Where Do I Get Energy From? Webquest in class
HW 1. Webquest (sections C, D, and E) is due by Friday, 1/16
Wednesday
-Continue to read pages 84-87
-Continue to complete note-taking guide 3.3

HW 1. Photosynthesis and respiration Worksheet
        2. Webquest due Friday, 1/16
Thursday
-Work on Where Do I Get Energy From? Webquest in class
-NOTES
HW 1. Preview Lab: Pineapple Enzyme Lab
        2. Finish Webquest (G, H, and I), due on Friday, 1/16
Friday
-Pineapple Enzyme Lab
HW Pineapple Enzyme Lab Discussions questions (1-4) due on Tues., 1/20

Saturday, January 3, 2015

1/5-1/9           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
-Review for Mid-Year
-HW Prepare for Mid-Year
Tuesday
-Review for Mid-Year-HW Prepare for Mid-Year
Wednesday
ELA Mid-Year Exam
-Review for Mid-Year-HW Prepare for Mid-Year
Thursday
Science Mid-Year Exam
-Begin 3.3 Energy in Cells (Photosynthesis and respiration)
Friday
Social Studies Mid-Year Exam
-Continue 3.3 Energy in Cells
Where Do I Get Energy Webquest

Digestion Metabolism Overview

Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Science of Christmas





12/22-12/26           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
-Test on 3.1 & 3.2 today!
-Lab: "Eggsperimenting with Osmosis" due today!
-HW Midyear Exam 1/8/15; Study Guide
Tuesday
-Lab: "Eggsperimenting with Osmosis" due today!
-Deck the Halls with Science activity
-HW Midyear Exam 1/8/15; Study Guide
-BRING PORTFOLIOS HOME
Wednesday
School Vacation Begins
December 24-January 4, 2015
Thursday
Merry Christmas!
Friday
Boxing Day

Sunday, December 14, 2014

12/15-12/19           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
-"Eggsperimenting with Osmosis Lab"; Discuss Pre-lab
-Test on 3.1 and 3.2 scheduled for Monday, 12/22 (Study guide) 


-Chemistry of Life Study Guide
-HW Portfolio Reflection Assessment #3 due tomorrow!
Tuesday
-Continue working on Lab
-Demo: Rice and iodine
-Youtube videos on blog

-Test on 3.1 and 3.2 scheduled for Monday, 12/22
-HW Diffusion, Osmosis, and Cell Transport Worksheet
Wednesday
-Continue working on Lab
-Test on 3.1 and 3.2 scheduled for Monday, 12/22
-HW "Eggsperimenting with Osmosis Lab" due on Monday, 12/22
Thursday
-Continue working on Lab; discuss and analyze results
-Review for Test
-
Test on 3.1 and 3.2 scheduled for Monday, 12/22
Identifying Cellular Processes Examples
-HW STUDY!!!
Friday
-Review for Test
-
Test on 3.1 and 3.2 scheduled for Monday, 12/22 
-HW STUDY!!!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Moving Cellular Materials Videos and Animations

                                                             Diffusion Animations



Facilitated Diffusion


Osmosis





Virtual Lab: Hypotonic, Isotonic, Hypertonic


Endocytosis and Exocytosis






Sunday, December 7, 2014

12/8-12/12           Agenda and Assignments


Monday
-Discuss Pre-lab
-Lab: Food Labels
-HW Finish Analysis Questions and Graph, Due: Thursday 12/11
Tuesday
-Continue Lab on Food Labels
-HW Finish Analysis Questions and Graph, Due: Thursday 12/11
Wednesday
Field Trip - North Shore Theater "A Christmas Carol"
Thursday
-Food Label Lab is due today!
-Begin reading 3.2, pgs. 76-81; complete the note-taking guide
-Demonstrations: Osmosis and diffusion
-HW 3.2 Reinforcement
Friday
-Continue with 3.2 note-taking guide
-Correct HW
-More demonstrations in class
-Begin discussion about "Eggsperimenting with Osmosis Lab"
-HW 1. Complete Pre-Lab for "Eggsperimenting with Osmosis Lab"
          2. Portfolio Reflection #3 due on Tuesday, 12/16