Pd 5 / Life Science / Gr 8-5 Assignments
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Edpuzzle - Incomplete Domininance/Codominance
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PSSA Science Review
Each of the two modules for next Wed. & Thurs. will consist of 24 multiple choice questions and 3 open-ended or scenario questions.
The open-ended questions are scored as 2, 1 or 0.
The open-ended questions are scored as 2, 1 or 0.
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Answer Keys to Evolution Handouts
If you have these handouts, printed and filled in, you will be able to use them for the in-class assignment on Thursday.
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Discovery Education - Life Science: Ecology
Watch video segment: Ecology
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Darwin's Theory of evolution by Natural selection
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Genetics: Mendel's Studies
These are the solutions to Punnett Square problems that we went over together in class.
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Solutions to Punnett Square problems
These are the solutions from the Punnett square problems that we went over together in class.
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Genetics: Punnett Squares
SW explain what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of April 4, 2022
1. review for Quiz: Genetics Vocab Handout (see attached answer key)
2. complete Punnett square practice problems together (see attached handout)
3. review for Quiz: lesson outline for chapter 5 lesson 2 sections A & B only (see attached answer key)
4. Quiz Friday, April 8, on Punnett squares solved by rules of Complete Dominance
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of April 4, 2022
1. review for Quiz: Genetics Vocab Handout (see attached answer key)
2. complete Punnett square practice problems together (see attached handout)
3. review for Quiz: lesson outline for chapter 5 lesson 2 sections A & B only (see attached answer key)
4. Quiz Friday, April 8, on Punnett squares solved by rules of Complete Dominance
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Edpuzzle - Punnett Squares
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Genetics: Mendel's Studies
SW explain what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022 Continued
3. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
4. copy examples of Punnett Square for Stem Length of Pea Plants (see attached examples)
5. complete Key Concept Builder p. 18 and Genetics Vocab Handout (see attached)
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022 Continued
3. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
4. copy examples of Punnett Square for Stem Length of Pea Plants (see attached examples)
5. complete Key Concept Builder p. 18 and Genetics Vocab Handout (see attached)
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Chapter 5: Genetics / Mendelian Genetics
SW explain what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022
1. check Content Vocab p. 9 worksheet & lesson outline (see attached answer key)
2. use diagrams to describe Mendel's first & second generation crosses textbook p. 152 - 154 (see attached)
3. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
4. complete Study Guide for Chapter 5 Lesson 1 instead of having a quiz on this lesson
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022
1. check Content Vocab p. 9 worksheet & lesson outline (see attached answer key)
2. use diagrams to describe Mendel's first & second generation crosses textbook p. 152 - 154 (see attached)
3. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
4. complete Study Guide for Chapter 5 Lesson 1 instead of having a quiz on this lesson
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Genetics: Mendelian Genetics
SW explain what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022
Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
Study Guide for Chapter 5 Lesson 1
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
SW describe how to construct a Punnett Square.
Week of March 28, 2022
Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheet
Study Guide for Chapter 5 Lesson 1
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Chapter 5: Genetics / Gregor Mendel
SW explain why Mendel performed his experiments with pea plants.
SW describe what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
Week of March 21, 2022
1. review vocabulary word list on Content Vocab p. 9 worksheet & check lesson outline (see attached)
2. explain what happens during cross-pollination & self-pollination
3. use diagrams to review Mendel's first & second generation crosses (table p. 154)
4. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheets
SW describe what Mendel concluded about inherited traits.
SW demonstrate how dominant and recessive factors interact.
Week of March 21, 2022
1. review vocabulary word list on Content Vocab p. 9 worksheet & check lesson outline (see attached)
2. explain what happens during cross-pollination & self-pollination
3. use diagrams to review Mendel's first & second generation crosses (table p. 154)
4. complete Content Practice A & Key Concept Builder worksheets
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Chapter 4 Lesson 1: Meiosis
SW explain why sexual reproduction is beneficial to a species.
SW describe the two phases of Meiosis and what type of cells result.
Week of March 7, 2022
1. complete lesson outline for chapter 4 lesson 1 "Sexual Reproduction & Meiosis" (see attached)
2. review: Comparison of Mitosis vs Meiosis Table 2 p. 123
3. complete Content Practice A p. 19 worksheet on vocab matching (see attached)
4. prepare for Meiosis Quiz next week Monday, March 14 (study guide to follow)
SW describe the two phases of Meiosis and what type of cells result.
Week of March 7, 2022
1. complete lesson outline for chapter 4 lesson 1 "Sexual Reproduction & Meiosis" (see attached)
2. review: Comparison of Mitosis vs Meiosis Table 2 p. 123
3. complete Content Practice A p. 19 worksheet on vocab matching (see attached)
4. prepare for Meiosis Quiz next week Monday, March 14 (study guide to follow)
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Second Quiz for Quarter 3 Life Science will be Feb. 24
The quiz will cover chapter 3 lesson 1 and some of the vocabulary terms and concepts from lesson 2.
A study guide for this quiz will follow.
A study guide for this quiz will follow.
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Cell Cycle KaHoot
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play KaHoot again
https://kahoot.it/challenge/02265347?challenge-id=dc1f26dd-d291-4799-af0a-b10f9b42e18c_1645645828210
Game code: 02265347
Game code: 02265347
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Study Guide for Cell Cycle & Mitosis Quiz
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Edpuzzle - Cell Cycle
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The Cell Cycle & Mitosis
SW explain the phases of the cell cycle and the results from the cell cycle.
SW explain the parts of a simple cycle, and their relationships to the cycle as a whole.
Week of February 21, 2022
1. complete the Edpuzzle from last week on the Cell Cycle if you have not done so. (Monday)
2. review Key Concept Builder worksheet p. 19/20 together in class (Tuesday)
3. review parts of the cell cycle pie chart (Tuesday)
4. complete Mitosis Coloring & Labeling handout, this will collected as an in-class assignment grade
5. go over study guide for quiz (Wednesday)
6. Quiz Thursday
SW explain the parts of a simple cycle, and their relationships to the cycle as a whole.
Week of February 21, 2022
1. complete the Edpuzzle from last week on the Cell Cycle if you have not done so. (Monday)
2. review Key Concept Builder worksheet p. 19/20 together in class (Tuesday)
3. review parts of the cell cycle pie chart (Tuesday)
4. complete Mitosis Coloring & Labeling handout, this will collected as an in-class assignment grade
5. go over study guide for quiz (Wednesday)
6. Quiz Thursday
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Chapter 3 Lesson 1: The Cell Cycle & Mitosis
SW explain the phases of the cell cycle and the results from the cell cycle.
SW explain the parts of a simple cycle, and their relationships to the cycle as a whole.
Week of February 14, 2022
1. complete & check the lesson outline for chapter 3 lesson 1
2. diagram a pie chart that represents the cell cycle, label each stage
3. complete & turn in Content Vocabulary (p. 9) and Content Practice A (p. 13) worksheet as an in-class assignment
4. cell cycle diagrams
SW explain the parts of a simple cycle, and their relationships to the cycle as a whole.
Week of February 14, 2022
1. complete & check the lesson outline for chapter 3 lesson 1
2. diagram a pie chart that represents the cell cycle, label each stage
3. complete & turn in Content Vocabulary (p. 9) and Content Practice A (p. 13) worksheet as an in-class assignment
4. cell cycle diagrams
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Complete Edpuzzle on the Cell Cycle Grade 9 Scheduling
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In-Class Assignment for Wednesday, Feb. 16
A paper copy was given to everyone in class.
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Lesson 1 Answer Key for Lesson Outline
This is the class notes for chapter 3 lesson 1.
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Chapter 2 Lesson 4: Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
Review of study guide answers together in class. (see attached)
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Study Guide for Lesson 4 Quiz
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Chapter 2 Lesson 4: Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
SW apply knowledge of models to explain concepts such as photosynthesis and cell respiration.
SW describe similarities and differences that characterize living things.
Week of Jan. 31, 2022
1. begin working on Content Practice B worksheet p. 71 (see attached) Tuesday
2. describe anaerobic vs aerobic respiration (diagram completed together in class) Tuesday
3. explain when and why the 2 types of fermentation occur Wednesday
4. complete concept map on the back of lesson outline together in class Wednesday
5. use model kits to construct the molecules we have been using: oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, methane, ammonia, glucose Wednesday
Anchors & Content
S8.A.3.2.3 S8.B.1.1.4
SW describe similarities and differences that characterize living things.
Week of Jan. 31, 2022
1. begin working on Content Practice B worksheet p. 71 (see attached) Tuesday
2. describe anaerobic vs aerobic respiration (diagram completed together in class) Tuesday
3. explain when and why the 2 types of fermentation occur Wednesday
4. complete concept map on the back of lesson outline together in class Wednesday
5. use model kits to construct the molecules we have been using: oxygen, carbon dioxide, water, methane, ammonia, glucose Wednesday
Anchors & Content
S8.A.3.2.3 S8.B.1.1.4
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Chapter 2 Lesson 4: Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
SW apply knowledge of models to explain concepts such as photosynthesis and cell respiration.
SW describe similarities and differences that characterize living things.
Week of Jan. 31, 2022
1. review and discuss Passive and Active Transport practice quiz
2. intro to lesson 4: cellular respiration and photosynthesis
3. independently read textbook pages for lesson 4 and complete lesson outline for lesson 4 (see attached)
4. describe anaerobic vs aerobic respiration (diagram)
5. explain when and why fermentation occurs
Anchors & Content
S8.A.3.2.3 S8.B.1.1.4
SW describe similarities and differences that characterize living things.
Week of Jan. 31, 2022
1. review and discuss Passive and Active Transport practice quiz
2. intro to lesson 4: cellular respiration and photosynthesis
3. independently read textbook pages for lesson 4 and complete lesson outline for lesson 4 (see attached)
4. describe anaerobic vs aerobic respiration (diagram)
5. explain when and why fermentation occurs
Anchors & Content
S8.A.3.2.3 S8.B.1.1.4
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Chapter 3 Lesson 3: Moving Molecules Across the Cell Membrane
Week of 1/24/22
This review material from grade 7.
Text is included because we are still waiting for a few books to come in.
Using the textbook pages that are attached, complete Key Concept Builder p. 56 (vocabulary matching) & Content Practice B p. 52 worksheets. (also attached)
This review material from grade 7.
Text is included because we are still waiting for a few books to come in.
Using the textbook pages that are attached, complete Key Concept Builder p. 56 (vocabulary matching) & Content Practice B p. 52 worksheets. (also attached)