7R Science Assignments

Happy Monday.

Here is another pedigree practice worksheet -- this time with emoji's.

You have until Wed morning to complete it.

Here is the next, and final data nugget assignment.

Yasmin -- here is the assignment we discussed today (both English and Spanish). Remember, I am exempting you from all other science work posted in our Google Classroom for the remainder of our e-learning this year.

I put some notes on the English version outlining what you need to have completed by our meeting on Fri. at 10:30 am.

Please put quality time into this assignment.

This is a mandatory Zoom meeting today; you will be absolutely lost if you don't attend, so please do.

Bring paper and pencil to the Zoom call, you will be drawing your families pedigree chart. The attached document is today's homework and you will complete it after the zoom call.






Angela Mack is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 7R Thurs 12:30 Mandatory Zoom Science
Time: May 28, 2020 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73723045131?pwd=L0d5cys4YWxOR21vVUw0aDRHQzJ1Zz09

Meeting ID: 737 2304 5131
Password: 7dhtJT

I am skipping to lesson 1 in Chapter 5

You will read and take student guided notes. I recorded a short video to try and help you to understand sex-linked traits, please watch it, and my apologies you will hear some noise at the end -- it started to downpour while I was recording this)

Happy Tues!

We are going to SKIP LESSON 4.2 HOW CELLS MAKE PROTEINS. And you will be happy to hear that I will not be giving you an assessment on this chapter.

Read and fill in the guided notes for lesson 4.3 Mutations

Check out the mutation fact sheet link -- it is a really good summary of mutations (and there are additional links for my more curious students.....)

Today you will complete the notes for 4.1 The Genetic Code. Please read the small amount of narrative (explanation) I included with the notes, it should help you with comprehension.

Please take this extended weekend to make up any missing work in my class. Contact me if you need any help.

Take a look at the cool origami DNA molecule I made. Not only is it a really good scientific model, but it is rather attractive and quite impressive. I will hold an optional Zoom call at 1:00 pm for anyone who would like me to show them how to make the model. You will need to print the template and trim the excess paper off (doesn't have to be in color). If you can't make the Zoom call but still want to make the model, you can watch a youtube video on how to do it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jOapfqVZlo

OK - we are moving on to the next chapter. Read 4.1 The Genetic Code and answer the questions in the text. Then take the quiz to show me you have done the reading.

Don't ask me why Figure 1 does not ask you to number between 1-4 -- they ask you to number 2-5 and I have no idea....

Here is the Chapter 3 Test. You have until Thurs 8:15 am to complete it.

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE 3.4 QUIZ IS FULL OF MEIOSIS --- SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT (i cannot remove it from this assignment since it went out to you already)

Good Monday Morning!

Today you will read lesson 3.4 Chromosomes and Inheritance BUT I want you to skip the section on Meiosis, pages 96-97 (of course you can do it if you want). I have not covered cellular division because of e-learning challenges. Maybe we can touch upon it next year.

You may have noticed that I changed up today (Fri) assignment from the original plan. I am having second thoughts on how to proceed with Lesson 3.4 Chromosomes and Inheritance and need some time to think about that......

So have fun today with Minion genetics -- it's easy and a good way to make sure you know your vocabulary. Don't forget to include a picture of your minion........

Today you have more practice problems for codominance and incomplete dominance patterns of inheritance. These questions are very similar to the ones you were given last Friday (just presented a little differently). I noticed that some of you did not have a good grasp of the concepts as I graded the Friday homework, so here is your chance to get clarification.

Thurs. 1:00 pm Zoom call -- PLEASE attend if you do not understand incomplete and codominance

If you have a good understanding, no need to attend just complete and submit the homework

This is a really easy set of notes, so I decided to supplement your learning with a slide show and a question set on inherited vs. acquired traits. Please review the slide show then answer the Inherited vs. Acquired question set. assignment.

Good Monday Morning!

Read 3.3 Patterns of Inheritance and answer the questions in the text. When you are done, take the Google quiz to show me you understood the reading

I found a video that I thought helped demonstrate some of the concepts we are talking about. Please watch it first (no questions, but I can monitor how much of the video you watch)

I put together my own worksheet on codominance and incomplete dominance -- sorry if you have formatting issues with the punnett squares I drew (it is probably best that you do not try to type in the punnett squares and use Notability or print up the sheets)

I will have a 1:00 pm Open help session if you are having difficulties with the assignment --- join me if you need to.....

Fill in the student guided notes for lesson 3.2 Probability and Heredity. They are super easy, so I did add a couple comprehension questions on the last page.

Plan on attending a mandatory Zoom call scheduled for Thurs @ 12:00 pm -- we will be going over complex patterns of inheritance

Our next lesson, 3.3 Patterns of Inheritance starts to talk about more complex ways traits are inherited. I will be summarizing these for you in Thursday's Zoom call. It would REALLY benefit you to attend.

We will be filling in the attached form during the call (you can either print it and fill in, or just make your own notes -- it is a simple form)

Today you will read lesson 3.2 Probability and Heredity and take the Google Quiz to show me that you read the lesson.

I also have a link to an on-line dice rolling game called Play Pig. It is all about probability AND your risk tolerance. I made a short video explaining how to play (thank you to Ms. Rossetti for introducing me to this technology). Send me a screen shot if you beat the computer!

Hopefully the game works on your iPad (it did on mine), have fun with it as you consider the probability of your next roll.....

Good Monday morning.

We are going to start off the week watching a Bill Nye video on probability. In order to get full credit for the assignment, you need to watch the whole video (I can see if you do through EdPuzzle). I did not embed any questions this time since the video is a bit longer. I think you will enjoy it.

Today you will complete the Analysis portion of the Create a Creature assignment.

I noticed the worksheet uses the term "Gene Type" which is the same as Genotype

If you haven't done so already, don't forget to submit your picture of your creature.

OK -- here is a lighter, fun activity on monohybrid crosses. It will remind you of the dog DNA assignment we did earlier.

I'm thinking you will be able to figure out this activity IF YOU CAREFULLY READ THE DIRECTIONS.

You will need two coins, paper to draw on and the document below.

Today, you only need to do the first part (where you code for and draw your creature). You DO NOT need to do the analyzing today (I will assign that on Friday)

I will have a 11:30 Zoom call to answer questions --- I will not be walking through this assignment like I did with other Zoom calls, I will just answer your questions. I really want you to figure this out (I know you can do it)

Don't forget to share a picture of your creature and your table with me.

I hope you had fun with the Bikini Bottom genetics

Now you are going to do some mice genetics

I will have a Zoom call at 11:00 if you need some help

We are continuing to practice with punnett squares

I will host an optional Zoom call at 10:30 am if you want some help or have questions.....

10:00 Zoom Call to go over this assignment. I'll post the invite in classroom shortly before the call

I hope you found the list we made on Monday morning helpful. I know you didn't want to meet with me every day; but I just wanted to make sure you are OK and prepared for another day of e-learning.

Just wondering if you made a summary schedule for Tues? I did, maybe check to see if yours looks like mine.

I see you have 2 Zoom meetings today: 10:00 Spanish with Sra. Young and a 10:30 Science

As I was preparing the student guided notes for lesson 3.1 What is Heredity -- I realized that it is a great deal of vocabulary which you should have already did for Tues. assignment.

I also don't want to dive into Punnet squares on a Friday (we will do that Mon.) -- so here is some more practice on phenotypes and genotypes.

I will have a Zoom call at 11:00 am today (Friday) if you would like some help on this.

I know many of you read this lesson already. Go ahead and read it again now that we have met a couple times and talked about heredity. You should become more and more familiar with the terminology.....

Take the quiz to show me how well you understand....

I really hope you will join us for our 10:00 Zoom call -- we will be reinforcing some of the vocabulary you are being introduced to in this chapter. If you don't join us, I will post the notes on Classroom because you will not be able to do the homework without them.

After the Zoom call, please complete the attached worksheet

I love your dog pictures! I hope you were able to get a sense of how traits are coded for by genes.

Today, you will watch an Edpuzzle video and answer questions along the way --- I hear EdPuzzle is by far more successful if you use Chrome as your browser.

Also -- I would like you to fill out the Heredity/Genetics vocabulary sheet; look up the definitions in your workbook (some might be in future lessons). It is important that you understand the meaning of these words; so we might do numerous definition lessons. Don't forget to share with me when you are done.

I have a Zoom call scheduled for Wed. at 10:00 am. It will be a learning session and you will be taking notes, so please come prepared with pencil and paper.

I'll be honest with you, it was rather annoying to me that people were joining our Monday Zoom call late. As a courtesy to me and your fellow students PLEASE BE ON TIME

Welcome back to "school" -- I hope you enjoyed your break.

We are going to ease our way back into the study of heredity by doing a little science heredity art project about how different traits are inherited and how DNA codes for these traits (this is the "dog picture" Anne has so been waiting for all year...)

I will have a Zoom call at 10:00 am today (Mon.) to go over the requirements. If you can't make that, you can join 7W at 11:00 today (Mon.).

STEP 1. For this assignment, you are given a code for you dog's DNA sequence. Each of you has an individual code listed in the attached spreadsheet. The code will be 8 letters longs and the only letters are A, B, C, and D. Each letter is associated with a specific trait your dog has -- these are listed at the top of the spreadsheet: body shape, head shape, ears.....Write these 8 traits and the letter you have for that trait on a sheet of paper so you can reference them.

STEP 2. In the document called Dog DNA strip codes, you will see the pattern associated with each letter.

STEP 3. In the traits-Recipe PDF document, you will see the 8 traits listed with the four choices for that trait and the pattern/code that represents each trait. For instance: body shape can be 1) long, thin 2.) flat 3) short 4) droopy. Look at the strip code you have for that trait to see which trait it matches. That will be the trait you will draw for your dog. Determine all 8 traits for your dog

STEP 4. You will then draw your dog on a piece of 81/2" X 11" using the traits and share your drawing with me. I will figure out a way to share them with you

Kuddos to those of you who attended yesterday's (Wed) Zoom chat; I hope you found it useful. I did post a copy of my notes in the classroom.

Today (Thurs) you will write 5 questions you had about lesson 3.1 What is Heredity. See the document for further instructions.

Over spring break I will be updating and reconciling PowerSchool grades. I will be putting in zeros if I did not receive an assignment from you (so far I have left those blank which doesn't affect your grade - a zero will.... )

Have a happy, safe Spring Break!

Using the class data from Monday's assignment, compile a graph to summarize our results. What type of graph will you use? What will be on your x-axis? what will be on your y-axis?

I will have two Zoom calls today in case you need some help:
7R at 11:00 am
7W at 12:00 am

Today (Wed) I would like you to participate in our Zoom Calls before reading the assignment; this will REALLY help you to understand. Come with note paper and something to write with, you will be jotting down some notes

7R Zoom Call at 12:00 pm
7W Zoom Call at 1:00 pm

Invitations will be posted in classroom. I hope to see you there.....

Good Monday Morning! Hopefully you have turned in the Chapter 1 test (the Review & Reinforce assignment) - it was due at 8:15 am

We are moving on in our workbooks, BUT we are going to skip Chapter 2 and go right to studying genetics, Chapter 3 Genetics: The Study of Heredity.

You will start out by taking an inventory of some of your characteristics and recording your data. The document called Inventory of Traits is where you will start; answer the questions for your traits. If you are confused, the second document Traits-Trivia shows pictures of the traits you are looking at. Finally, you will record your results in the Google Sheets so we will have all of 7th grade results in one document. YOU MUST RECORD YOUR DATA ON OUR CLASS SHEET BY TUES 8:15 AM because your assignment on Tues will involve graphing the class data.

You will then watch a short video that is a good introduction to genetics. It is in EdPuzzle -- so you will be answering the questions as you go along. The video is posted in a separate assignment

I've posted a short video introduction to genetics. Watch the video and answer questions along the way. Don't worry if you don't fully grasp all the concepts (there are a lot of new vocabulary words). The more we get into genetics, the clearer it will become

Today you are being presented with a digital breakout activity. We did one of these in class earlier this year, so hopefully you remember how it goes. The attached PDF has the QR code to access the breakout room. It's important that you read the directions so you know what you are doing. I have included a Google document that has further instructions, and some hints to help you if you need them. Ideally, you would work on this with a partner or two -- don;t be afraid to ask a parent or sibling to help out (they might learn a thing or two from you).

Keep track of the locks you open along the way (record the combinations in a document and share them with me). I am interested to know which ones you were successful at opening.

If you break out, you will be given a passcode -- share that with me as well.

We have completed all the lessons in the book, now it is time to see what you learned. Your assessment (test) is going to be completing all of the Review & Reinforce assignments for the Chapter (4 of them). I know, normally you do these as your study guide and I give you answers to check; but since this is no longer normal times for us, I've switched things around.

You can use your book to help you (consider this open book). You just need to type or neatly write the answers in a document and share them with me. Since you can use your book, I expect that you all will do very well.

You have until Monday morning at 8:15 am to submit this to me.

Today you will complete the Student Guided Notes for Lesson 1.4 The Cell and Its Environment. Don't forget to submit the assignment back to me when you are finished.

Today you are going to use your books to fill out the Student Guided Notes for Lesson 1.4 The Cell and Its Environment. Don't forget to submit them back to me when you are done.

Today you will start out by watching the EdPuzzle video on diffusion and answer questions in the text.

When you are done, read lesson 1.4 The Cell and Its Environment and answer the questions in the text. Then take the Google quiz so I can see if you paid attention to what you were reading

Today you will be exploring the concept of diffusion by completing a web interactive activity called Molecular Workbench Diffusion. The link is below. Ignore that it says my name and let me know if the session has timed out. It does require you to read and follow the directions carefully, and answer questions as you go along. Play around with the variables on each interactive to get a good sense of how things work.

After you complete question #10, push the button at the bottom of the screen that says "Generate Report". When you get the report, click on the button that says "Share" ; copy and paste that link into the Google Doc so I can get a copy of your report.

I will not grade on accuracy IF I sense that you really tried - I will note this by the quality of your answers.

I really miss seeing you all in class; when 10:00 am rolls around, I think of you guys....

Today you will be filling in your own guided notes for lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells. I have shared with you a copy of the notes; you will use your workbook to fill in the missing information. It is my expectation that you type your answers directly into the document and submit that back to me. If you have a different way of doing this, go for it -- as long as you get the notes done.....

Remember, my notes follow the book very closely. I've included color-coding for the headings and vocabulary (it matches the colors in the workbook) and I have indicated when you should write something and when you should just read the entry. I know you already did vocabulary definitions for the words, I'm asking that you rewrite them in your guided notes (the more practice you have the better).

You might have some issues with the formatting of the document, but you are a smart group of students and should be able to figure that out.

Let me know if you run into any problems......

I must confess, I did a major goof up on Thurs, but lucky for you -- it works in your favor. I did not post Thurs. assignment in 7W's classroom; so they had no classwork on Thurs. Since I am such a fair and equitable teacher, you guys will not have any class work today (Fri).

Please use Friday to catch up on any work you have not completed.

You can also spend some time logging data on Zooniverse
https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/meredithspalmer/snapshot-debshan .
The project is 98% complete, maybe we can push it over the top.

Next week we will be learning about how material moves into and out of cells. If we were in school I would have you do a lab I call the Naked Egg. Since we aren't, I'm improvising by making it a demonstration that I am doing and sending you pictures. If you are able to, you can follow along and do the lab at your home. It requires some food items and permission from your parents (you may or may not have these items, or they may be in short supply -- so please don't worry if you can't do this at home, it is not required)

I really miss seeing you all in class; when 10:00 am rolls around, I think of you guys....

Today you will be filling in your own guided notes for lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells. I have shared with you a copy of the notes; you will use your workbook to fill in the missing information. It is my expectation that you type your answers directly into the document and submit that back to me. If you have a different way of doing this, go for it -- as long as you get the notes done.....

Remember, my notes follow the book very closely. I've included color-coding for the headings and vocabulary (it matches the colors in the workbook) and I have indicated when you should write something and when you should just read the entry. I know you already did vocabulary definitions for the words, I'm asking that you rewrite them in your guided notes (the more practice you have the better). I have also given you some hints and helps along the way, you will see these as green typeface in the document.

You might have some issues with the formatting of the document, but you are a smart group of students and should be able to figure that out.

Let me know if you run into any problems......

Today you all will read lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells and carefully answer the questions in the text. You may skip the "do the Math!" section.

When you are done, take the quiz in the Google Form attached to this assignment; it asks questions about the lesson, so if you didn't read carefully, you might need to refer to your workbook for the correct answers. You are being graded on this.

Today you all will read lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells and carefully answer the questions in the text.

When you are done, take the quiz in the Google Form attached to this assignment; it asks questions about the lesson, so if you didn't read carefully, you might need to refer to your workbook for the correct answers. You are being graded on this.

Lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells

We are going to take this lesson slowly.

You will start by watching a short EdPuzzle video and answer some questions along the way as an introduction.

Today you will make vocabulary cards for the following words (most, but not all are highlighted in your workbook). Your choice, either on notecards/paper or in Quizlet. I made my own notecards, and to be honest with you some of the definitions are a bit tricky. So when you are done making your notecards, you will take an ungraded, but mandatory quiz. You can check your definitions with mine as you take the quiz, and make any changes to yours if they don’t match mine.

Note: I will be using the following abbreviations for the elements (you can too)

C = carbon
H = hydrogen
O = oxygen
N = nitrogen
S = sulphur

Vocabulary List 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells

element
compound
Inorganic compound
Organic compound
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
enzymes
Nucleic acids
DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid
Double Helix

You will be making a poster model of a cell. See the attached document for instructions

Lesson 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells

We are going to take this lesson slowly. You will watch a short EdPuzzle video and answer some questions along the way as an introduction.

Today you will make vocabulary cards for the following words (most, but not all are highlighted in your workbook). Your choice, either on notecards/paper or in Quizlet. I made my own notecards, and to be honest with you some of the definitions are a bit tricky. So when you are done making your notecards, you will take an ungraded, but mandatory quiz. You can check your definitions with mine as you take the quiz, and make any changes to yours if they don’t match mine.

Note: I will be using the following abbreviations for the elements (you can too)

C = carbon
H = hydrogen
O = oxygen
N = nitrogen
S = sulphur

Vocabulary List 1.3 Chemical Compounds in Cells

element
compound
Inorganic compound
Organic compound
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
enzymes
Nucleic acids
DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid
Double Helix

I'm attaching two diagrams for you to label the organelles. The first is a Google slide of an animal cell. There is a word bank and you can type directly on the slide before submitting to me. #10 should be filled in as centrosome already (you do not need to know that organelle).

The second diagram is of PDF of a plant cell which you will have to import into Notability so you can type or NEATLY write the organelles in the appropriate boxes. I've included a word bank document for the plant cell -- there is one term we do not use, perioxisome -- this is the small, perfectly round hollow structure.

See instructions on the attached document. Don't forget to submit the assignment once you have finished it.

See the instructions on the attached assignment. Don't forget to submit it to me after you completed the assignment

So we survived our first day of E-Learning. Thank you to all of you who sent or shared with me your scores from the Cell Explorer app. If you haven't done so already, please submit those to me so you will get credit for the assignment.

Your next assignment is to watch the attached video on cell structures. I am using a new resource called Edpuzzle; it is tool that allows me to embed (include) questions into a video that students must answer in order to continue watching the video. When the video stops, answer the question, submit it and then press continue to go on. You will notice that you have an option to review the video segment again before answering the question (I suggest you use this option); you are being graded on your answers to the questions so please pay attention. If the question is multiple choice (most are) you will find out right away how you did; short answer questions will be graded by me when I review your scores. You cannot go back and correct or redo your answers once they are submitted so make sure you are confident with your answer before submitting.

You are my beta test group for this new resource (meaning you are the first grade to use it). Please give me your honest feedback (but do so in a respectful manner, please).

I know we played this app last week, but most of you didn't finish. I am asking that you play the whole game again and complete all 4 missions. Once you have finished, please send your scores to me through email. You can easily do this by clicking on "Go to Score Sheet!" from the main page; once you have completed all four missions you will be able to send your scores to me (there is a button that says "Submit score online to your teacher". My email is [email protected] You have until Wed., at 8:15 am to complete this assignment.

So go forth, and save our cells from Dr. Earnest Lee Vial, but be careful, the cell can be a dangerous place for you --make sure to avoid lysosomes and maintain a healthy level of ATP (energy)!!!

You will be given a blank graphic organizer that you will need to fill in the plants and their examples

Create a wanted poster for your chosen bacteria. See attached assignment for specifics. Posters are Due Mon., January 13

Complete the microbe passport for 4 microbes if you did not finish in class.

Go to the link and explore microbes under the microscope. Complete the handout for at least 5 microbes (2 good and 3 bad)

Go to the link and follow the directions. You will be answering the questions on the worksheet as well as filling in the letters to the pun

You can skip Figure 1 question 2, Figure 2, Figure 3 question 2, and Figure 7

Test on Chapter 3 Natural Resources

I gave you sections you could skip in class today.

3.5 Biodiversity will be due on Wed., along with your review and reinforce. You will have all day Tues. to work on both

If you finish the whole packet, you can get 4 extra points