7th Science Assignments

7th: You will have an HMH quiz on our “Patterns of Interaction” lesson on Thursday!  This will be your final quiz for the year so please study!  I have tasked you with the Lesson Self-Check on HMH that includes a very effective review over the section.  I am not making this a mandatory assignment, but I strongly encourage you to complete it.  Please email me with Any questions!  Also, LAST CALL for all of the previous explorations!  

You have two assignments for today; please read carefully.  Your first assignment is to complete the “Competing for Resources Virtual Lab” activity that covers a couple of our essential standards for finishing up the year.  Second, and very importantly: before Tuesday you must complete any/all explorations that you are currently missing or I will not take them for credit.  Again, any explorations not completed by Tuesday (including the one I just assigned you above) will not be taken for credit. 

Important: Your first order of business is to look at the “Trimester 3 Check-In Quiz” assignment and complete this simple quiz (this is very important, so please get this done ASAP).

For your assignments, you have been tasked with Exploration 3 (our final work in Patterns of Interaction), and you will complete BOTH the Environmental Changes and Interactions And Cleaning Symbiosis sections (you will Not need to complete the “Collaborate” section of the Cleaning Symbiosis section).  During our Zoom meeting we will go over the “Conduct Research” section that you will need to complete.

7th: Your priority assignment (Lesson Quiz) is waiting for you.  We reviewed for this extensively on Thursday during our Zoom time so I am confident you won’t have any issues.  You must take this quiz by 3:00pm on Monday, May 18th.  

After your quiz, you have two explorations that deal with interactions among species (particularly feeding habits and symbiotic relations that are mutually beneficial to multiple species).  There is a Hands-On section in the first exploration that I will allow you to complete for a rare Bonus opportunity, but you must EMAIL ME your lab results with pictures (no exceptions).  Both of your explorations (and the optional bonus exercise) are due on Wednesday at 9:00am.

There are a couple of missing HMH Explorations in the system, so make certain that you are 100% caught up in HMH once you finish the work listed above.

10:30 Thursday Zoom Meeting reminder!  Your assignments are below the Zoom link: 

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78682151991?pwd=dnVwbXVJK3dwK0dqUTdmWFlyQkVUZz09

Meeting ID: 786 8215 1991

Password: 7ND56a

You have two assignments to complete for Monday.  First, you will have your Lesson Quiz that will cover our most recent lesson (Resource Availability in Ecosystems).  You will have both multiple choice and response questions, so please be prepared for your quiz (you will have until Monday at 3:00 pm to complete the quiz)..  You absolutely must be able to provide thoughtful responses to demonstrate your understanding of the “big ideas” for your discussion questions.  The school year is quickly winding down so please be sure to study so you can get all the points you possibly can from here on out.

Your second assignment is to complete the Virtual Lab that I have tasked you with.  This Virtual Lab (I really like this particular lab) is a great addition to this unit.  You need to complete this lab by Monday at 9:00am.

What's Happening? Article Response

Resource Availability in Ecosystems Exploration 1 HMH

Your presentation is due today.  Be prepared to discuss your ecosystem!

Your Take it Further is due Wednesday.

Assignments for 4/6:

We will not have a Zoom this week due to our short class week.  

For this week, you have one exploration (Matter and Energy in Ecosystems) that will be due on Wednesday!  Additionally, you have an activity/game on MS Teams that you will need to complete by Wednesday (I go over the specifics on the Teams page).  After today, you will not have additional assignments from me until after spring break on April 20th.

I hope you have a wonderful day! I miss you guys so much!

2. I have tasked you with Two virtual labs on HMH.  I am giving you until Monday at 9:00am to finish these.  I think that they are both excellent virtual activities, so I hope that you take your time with them.

Explorations 2 and 3, QUIZ! 

Week-in-Review Exit Ticket due Monday, March 30th.

I have not received lab photos from several students, so some of you have a zero in the gradebook right now!  I can still give you late points if you send these photos by Thursday, March 26th at 3:00pm. Please begin today by watching my screencast.  https://youtu.be/ZLxQ25TJQAw

After you complete this portion, you will complete your Exploration 1 on HMH.  You will be looking at photosynthesis and respiration (the very early intro, at least).  This will be due on Friday, March 27th.  Also, here is your Friday Zoom meeting link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/828783512

6th: Please begin by watching my YouTube video at the following link: https://youtu.be/RFOoeKusxlk 

After you watch the video, you will see in MS Teams that you have been tasked with an assignment.  Please complete the assignment by Tuesday at 9:00am. Good luck!

7th: Please email me pictures of your lab if you have not already done so (two pictures should be sufficient) in addition to having submitted your lab responses.  Remember that tomorrow, Tuesday the 24th you will have a quiz over the three explorations you have completed so far. Be sure to study! Your only assignment Tuesday will be your quiz, so you can submit today’s assignment on Thursday at 9:00am.

 Now, for your assignment: Please begin by watching my YouTube video at the following link: https://youtu.be/RFOoeKusxlk 

After you watch the video, you will see in MS Teams that you have been tasked with an assignment.  Please complete the MS Teams assignment by Thursday at 9:00am.  Make sure you study for your quiz tomorrow!  Good luck!

8th: I hope that you were able to be successful with your lab!  As long as you gave me your best attempt I am happy; I understand how crazy the situation is with not being able to leave the house.

For today, please begin by watching my YouTube video at the following link: https://youtu.be/RFOoeKusxlk 

After you watch the video, you will see in MS Teams that you have been tasked with an assignment.  Please complete the assignment by Tuesday at 9:00am. Good luck!

Take care,
Mr. L

Spoiler Alert! You are going to have an HMH quiz on Lesson One on Tuesday of next week, so please begin preparing Now!  Also, your lab is due on Monday morning! I have tasked you with a summation activity on MS Teams that will also be due on Monday by 9:00am!  See you at our zoom meeting!

Howdy Folks,

I hope that all is well!  Again, nice job keeping up with your assignments!  I am so impressed with your self-advocacy and responsibility taking!  I love you guys and I miss you. Please make sure you’re not driving your parents crazy while you’re stuck at home :)  

March 19th Assignments:

6th Grade: BEAUTIFUL job with attendance!  You guys rock!

Tomorrow, 3/19, you will be completing the Potential and Kinetic Energy section “Lesson Self Check” in HMH.  Specifically, you will be completing three sections: "Can You Explain it?," "Interactive Review," and "Checkpoints.”  You do Not have to complete the “Make Your Own Study Guide” section. Pay close attention to the points taught in the Self Check as this is an excellent review/recap of what we have covered regarding PE/KE.  This will be due Friday at 9:00am.

7th Grade: Don’t forget to keep an eye on your lab!  The answers for this are due on Monday, March 23rd. Your assignment for Thursday, 3/19 is as follows: You will be completing your HMH Exploration 3 today.  This is an Excellent summation of the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy. Remember: matter and energy can neither be created nor destroyed! As organisms, we are Perfect examples of this!  This assignment will be due Friday morning at 9:00am.

8th Grade: I will have a Zoom meeting @ 10:00am on Friday, March 20th.  The meeting code is: 591-405-089  See you there!  I am tasking you with your HMH Exploration 2.  This exploration contains an incredibly fun lab on testing the effectiveness of packing materials (you should definitely have most of the materials around the house; Please don’t go to the store! Use what you have!  Be creative!). The lab asks that you use a scale… remember, you can hop on the scale, find your weight, and then pick something up and find the difference (your weight - your weight+an item= weight of the item).Personally I would have LOVED to do this during middle school!  The good news is that this exploration will be due on Monday, March 23rd. I am giving you two days of class to work on this as it is much more involved than a normal exploration and you may need a little bit of time to gather materials. All I ask is that you do your best on the lab.  Challenge yourself. Have fun. Think about the lessons you learned during our “The Sky is Falling” egg-drop lab. Let me know if you have any questions!  

I miss you guys,

Mr. L

6th:  Tomorrow, Friday, 3/20, we will be having a Zoom meeting at 11:00.  Please be sure to be there on time!  Go to the following link a couple of minutes before 11:00: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/624735303

7th: Tomorrow, Friday, 3/20, we will be having a Zoom meeting at 10:30.  Please be sure to be there on time!  Go to the following link a couple of minutes before 10:30: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/171884100

8th: Tomorrow, Friday, 3/20, we will be having a Zoom meeting at 10:00.  Please be sure to be there on time!  Go to the following link a couple of minutes before 10:00: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/591405089

“See” you tomorrow!,

Mr. L

Coronavirus Article due tomorrow

Over the Rainbow (volume version!)

MS Teams assignment due.

Exploration 2 on density/volume due on Monday.  have a great weekend!

Your final microscope slide sketch is due tomorrow!  I have been so proud of how well you guys have done during our microscopes unit!  

Is it Getting Hairy in Here? Due today!

Tongue and Cheek!

Enormous E feedback

Look and See due tomorrow.  Get ready to use the microscopes tomorrow!

Quizzzzzzz on Wednesday!  Be ready to show what you know!

Bring in "5 Things" for the introduction to our microscopes unit.  (Hint: A dollar bill is really, really fun to use!)

Five things assignment due tomorrow! Be creative!

Folks, please get your Virtual Lab completed by Monday.  This shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes (maybe 16).  You've got this!

Have a wonderful long(ish) weekend!

Mr. L 

Folks,

Please complete your MS teams earthquakes assignment.  

Most importantly, please study for your QUIZ tomorrow!  You've got this! I believe in you!

Mr. L

Dear 7th Grade,

Please remember you have a quiz on Thursday!  In addition, you have an exploration and a quick response from the National Geographic website that I tasked.

Have a great day!

Mr. L

Folks,

Get your Exploration 4 done for Monday!  Also, remember to bring hair ties for our alcohol burner lab.  Have a fantastic weekend,

Mr. L

Folks! Exciting news: we have our first Alcohol Burner lab tomorrow! Be sure to have something to tie long hair back with!

 

Tonight's homework is to complete your Exploration 3 

Australia, On Fire activity due tomorrow.  This should not take you more than 40 minutes Total on this (including the class time I gave you today).  You've got this!

Seafloor Spreading Investigation due Tuesday.  Don't overthink the questions, but remember that King Henry Died by Drinking Chocolate Milk. You've got this!

Have a great weekend! 

Hi folks! Your Exploration 2 and Legends of Learning games assignment will be due on Monday. Easy! Have a great weekend!

Mr. L

Please have your Paleographic Mapping activity finished for tomorrow.  Have a great day!

For tomorrow, please finish up your Exploration 1 on fossil evidence.  Have a great afternoon!

It's a Christmas Miracle!  Your quiz will be on Wednesday instead of tomorrow! Make sure you study (read through your Lesson 2 explorations and you will be golden).  

 

Your "Take it Further" sections (coal and geodes) is due tomorrow.  See you tomorrow!,

Mr. L

Rock Layers Virtual Lab!

Tri-Fold Display Due before tomorrow! 

Your tri-folds are due THURSDAY before you leave for your field trip!!!

 

Also, exploration 5 is due tomorrow!  

 

Last, if you missed seven or more questions on your quiz, I will allow you to complete quiz corrections.  These are due to me Thursday before you leave for the field trip.

Types of Rocks QUIZ TOMORROW!  You must study!

Exploration 4

Sedimentary Rocks Web Exploration (Microsoft Teams)

Finish crystals questions from exploration 2.  Exploration 3 due tomorrow!  

You can finish your crystal feedback questions Monday.  Have a great weekend!

Exploration 2, (do not complete the hands-on lab and do not submit).  Crystal lab tomorrow!

Hard as a Rock, Minerals Lab

Unit 1, Lesson 2, Exploration 1 (due Monday).  We will be completing our first minerals lab on Monday!

Obtain five mineral resources to share with me.  Also, complete your teams article regarding the asteroid.

Virtual Lab(x2)

Exploration 3

Geographic Features and Erosion projects due Monday at the start of class.

Erosion Guided Reading (webquest)

Exploration 2

Climate Change Article Analysis due 10/21

Exploration 1 due tomorrow (new HMH login)

Complete the Data Analysis and volume activities for Thursday.

Uncertainty and Volume questions due tomorrow, 10/17.

Scientific Method and Measurement Test! 86 points! 

Over the Rainbow Lab due tomorrow, 10/9.

"Metric Mania" due Monday, 10/7.

"Astro Fizzics" due tomorrow, 10/3.

"Paper Airplanes and Scientific Method" due on Monday (plenty of class time given to work today).

There will be a quiz on variables tomorrow worth 16 points.  Students should know: independent variables, dependent variables, control groups, and experimental groups.  Happy studying!

SpongeBob Experiments handout will be due tomorrow.  Students will have time in class to work on this after it has been assigned.  Easy!

"Simpsons" variables practice due Monday (it will be assigned Friday, 9/20).  Answers will be collected for a grade!  Make me proud :)

Students will complete the "Simpsons" variables practice for Monday.  This will be graded and entered into the gradebook for correctness.  Students have been given time to complete this in class.

There will be a quiz on the scientific method and the parts of the triple beam balance.  You must also be able to write a hypothesis using the three words we went over (if, then, because).

Bubble Gum Fun must be completed and in the drop box at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Complete data table for "Bubble Gum Fun" data table.

Science Syllabus signatures are due (assignment was given 9/12)

Student "News Article Analysis" worksheets are due on Thursday, 9/12.

Friendly reminder that Electives Forms are due on Monday, September 9th.  Have an amazing weekend!