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Zoom Meeting Tuesday
Zoom Meeting Friday 6/12 10:30am
Zoom Meeting Friday 6/12 10:30am
Attendance...I hope so!
Attendance...I hope so!
Fun, Games, & Goodbyes!
Fun, Games, & Goodbyes!
See Email for Meeting ID and password
See Email for Meeting ID and password
Friday 6/12
Friday 6/12
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Goodbye for now, fun videos - hang Zoom at 10:30am
1. Goodbye for now, fun videos - hang Zoom at 10:30am
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Thursday 6/11
Thursday 6/11
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Fun Videos and hang Zoom at 10:30am
1. Fun Videos and hang Zoom at 10:30am
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Wednesaday 6/10
Wednesaday 6/10
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Record your PSA and be done!!
Goal for the day: Record your PSA and be done!!
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Tuesday 6/9
Tuesday 6/9
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Think of a slogan for your PSA and make a small poster to show in the video.
Goal for the day: Think of a slogan for your PSA and make a small poster to show in the video.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Monday 6/8
Monday 6/8
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Write a script for your PSA
Goal for the day: Write a script for your PSA
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Friday 6/4
Friday 6/4
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Finish Part 1
Goal for the day: Finish Part 1
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Thursday 6/4
Thursday 6/4
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Finish two more of the impact areas (Water, energy, food, and waste). Watch videos then summarize.
Goal for the day: Finish two more of the impact areas (Water, energy, food, and waste). Watch videos then summarize.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Wednesday 6/3
Wednesday 6/3
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
1. Work on the Human Impact Final Project
Goal for the day: Finish two of the impact areas (Water, energy, food, and waste). Watch videos then summarize.
Goal for the day: Finish two of the impact areas (Water, energy, food, and waste). Watch videos then summarize.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Tuesday 6/2
Tuesday 6/2
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Zoom meeting to introduce final assignment of the year, "Human Impact Project". This will be assigned on the google classroom and be due next Wednesday 6/10.
1. Zoom meeting to introduce final assignment of the year, "Human Impact Project". This will be assigned on the google classroom and be due next Wednesday 6/10.
See link below for video of our Zoom Meeting if you missed it.
See link below for video of our Zoom Meeting if you missed it.
Access Password: 7a$WP278
Access Password: 7a$WP278
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Monday 6/1
Monday 6/1
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Today please use our class time to take the final WISE Benchmark. The WISE researchers and I will be using the data from the benchmark to determine how to improve WISE projects for future years. Your input matters!!
1. Today please use our class time to take the final WISE Benchmark. The WISE researchers and I will be using the data from the benchmark to determine how to improve WISE projects for future years. Your input matters!!
Access Code Bug522
Access Code Bug522
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Bug522 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “End of Year Reflection Spring 2020 6, , 7, 8” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
If you could work on it until you finish OR until you have worked for a solid 40 minutes, that is enough.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Friday 5/29
Friday 5/29
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Evidence for Evolution Video Assignment - On google classroom. Watch the videos and respond in the document.
1. Evidence for Evolution Video Assignment - On google classroom. Watch the videos and respond in the document.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Thursday 5/28
Thursday 5/28
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Evidence for Evolution - Zoom Interactive presentation.
1. Evidence for Evolution - Zoom Interactive presentation.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Wednesday 5/27
Wednesday 5/27
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. DNA Emoji Activity - see google classroom
1. DNA Emoji Activity - see google classroom
See Screencast below for help getting started.
See Screencast below for help getting started.
DNA Project - Building Emojis - Google Slides.webmOptional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Tuesday 5/26
Tuesday 5/26
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Molecular Biology Presentation - Required Zoom Meeting
1. Molecular Biology Presentation - Required Zoom Meeting
Students should attend the Zoom Meeting for class today. Students will learn about how DNA influence our traits and discuss their ideas in groups.
Students should attend the Zoom Meeting for class today. Students will learn about how DNA influence our traits and discuss their ideas in groups.
If you missed the Zoom meeting a screencast is located below:
If you missed the Zoom meeting a screencast is located below:
A- Molecular biology presentation - Google Slides.webmOptional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of ecosystems. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Ecosystems
Friday 5/22
Friday 5/22
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Project and Revise graded steps 1.4, 2.15, 3.11, & 4.3 based on feedback.
Daily Goal: Finish Project and Revise graded steps 1.4, 2.15, 3.11, & 4.3 based on feedback.
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Thursday 5/21
Thursday 5/21
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Project!!
Daily Goal: Finish Project!!
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Wednesday 5/20
Wednesday 5/20
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Step 4.7
Daily Goal: Finish Step 4.7
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Tuesday 5/19
Tuesday 5/19
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Step 3.12
Daily Goal: Finish Step 3.12
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Monday 5/18
Monday 5/18
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Revise your answers to question 1.4 & 2.15 based on Mr Gottheiner's feedback.
Daily Goal: Revise your answers to question 1.4 & 2.15 based on Mr Gottheiner's feedback.
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
This week we will focus on a review of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to your recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the following skills:
Friday 5/15
Friday 5/15
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Step 2.15 & work on a review of cells for next year
Daily Goal: Finish Step 2.15 & work on a review of cells for next year
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Starting this week I will start selecting focus areas which will serve as review from middle school science and preview topics you will be learning next year in Biology. This week we will focus on a review of cells from 6th grade. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Thursday 5/14
Thursday 5/14
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Step 2.15
Daily Goal: Finish Step 2.15
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Starting this week I will start selecting focus areas which will serve as review from middle school science and preview topics you will be learning next year in Biology. This week we will focus on a review of cells from 6th grade. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Wednesday 5/13
Wednesday 5/13
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Finish Steps 2.1 - 2.6
Daily Goal: Finish Steps 2.1 - 2.6
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Starting this week I will start selecting focus areas which will serve as review from middle school science and preview topics you will be learning next year in Biology. This week we will focus on a review of cells from 6th grade. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Tuesday 5/12
Tuesday 5/12
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
1. Genetic Inheritance WISE project
Daily Goal: Add project and finish activity 1
Daily Goal: Add project and finish activity 1
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
HOW TO ACCESS THE PROJECT
1. Go to the WISE website www.wise.berkeley.edu
2. Log in to WISE
Username: (first name followed by first initial of your last name birth month and birth day)
Example: my name is Daniel Gottheiner and I'm born March 5 so my username would be " danielg0305 "
Password should be " wise "
3. Press "Add Unit" the access code is " Ray925 " select the correct period.
4. Project is called “Genetic Inheritance 8th Grade” press “Launch Unit” and get started!
Please email Mr Gottheiner if you have any issues logging on, or come to a Zoom meeting to ask questions.
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Starting this week I will start selecting focus areas which will serve as review from middle school science and preview topics you will be learning next year in Biology. This week we will focus on a review of cells from 6th grade. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Monday 5/11
Monday 5/11
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 2!!
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 2!!
Finish the project!!
Essential Work for this week
Essential Work for this week
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Optional: Prep for Bio next year using IXL
Starting this week I will start selecting focus areas which will serve as review from middle school science and preview topics you will be learning next year in Biology. This week we will focus on a review of cells from 6th grade. Follow these instructions to access the prep.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Friday 5/8
Friday 5/8
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 2!!
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 2!!
Find a partner or make your own second dragon
Mate the two adult dragons together following directions
create a slide show to show off all your work
TRY YOUR BEST!!
Essential Work for this week
Essential Work for this week
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Every wonder why there are some genetic disorders that are more common in biological males than biological females? For instance, color blindness or hemophilia? Watch this video to gain an understanding of why. When you done, explain to someone why Sex Linked Traits result in an inheritance pattern where carrier mothers give birth to sons with the disease.
Thursday 5/7
Thursday 5/7
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 1!!
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 1!!
Essential Work for this week
Essential Work for this week
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Every wonder why there are some genetic disorders that are more common in biological males than biological females? For instance, color blindness or hemophilia? Watch this video to gain an understanding of why. When you done, explain to someone why Sex Linked Traits result in an inheritance pattern where carrier mothers give birth to sons with the disease.
Wednesday 5/6
Wednesday 5/6
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 1!!
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - Finish Part 1!!
Essential Work for this week
Essential Work for this week
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
1. Dazzling Dragons Project - google classroom
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Every wonder why there are some genetic disorders that are more common in biological males than biological females? For instance, color blindness or hemophilia? Watch this video to gain an understanding of why. When you done, explain to someone why Sex Linked Traits result in an inheritance pattern where carrier mothers give birth to sons with the disease.
Tuesday 5/5
Tuesday 5/5
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Zoom Meeting at 10:30 - Introduction to Dazzling Dragons.
1. Zoom Meeting at 10:30 - Introduction to Dazzling Dragons.
2. Begin Dazzling Dragons Project
2. Begin Dazzling Dragons Project
Essential Work for this week
Essential Work for this week
1. Dazzling Dragons Project
1. Dazzling Dragons Project
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Optional: Sex Linked Traits
Every wonder why there are some genetic disorders that are more common in biological males than biological females? For instance, color blindness or hemophilia? Watch this video to gain an understanding of why. When you done, explain to someone why Sex Linked Traits result in an inheritance pattern where carrier mothers give birth to sons with the disease.
Monday 5/4
Monday 5/4
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Finish The work from last week
1. Finish The work from last week
2. Try some of the IXL problems
2. Try some of the IXL problems
Essential Work for last week
Essential Work for last week
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom, send me an email, or show me in a Zoom meeting
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom, send me an email, or show me in a Zoom meeting
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
Extra! Extra!!
Extra! Extra!!
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Friday 5/1
Friday 5/1
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom,send me an email, or show me in a Zoom meeting
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom,send me an email, or show me in a Zoom meeting
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
Filthy Friday!
Filthy Friday!
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Thursday 4/30
Thursday 4/30
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom or show me in a Zoom meeting
1. Genetics Dictionary: Turn in either by posting picture in the google classroom or show me in a Zoom meeting
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
2. Punnet Practice - Google Classroom assignment
Thirsty Thursday!
Thirsty Thursday!
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice more punnett squares
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones about Punnett Squares.
Wednesday 4/29
Wednesday 4/29
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
1. Work on Genetics Dictionary
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
2. Zoom meeting at 10:30 - Instruction on how to do a punnett square. Assigning Punnett Practice
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
1. Genetics Dictionary
1. Genetics Dictionary
2. Punnet Practice
2. Punnet Practice
Wonderful Wedesday!
Wonderful Wedesday!
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice vocabulary from the Genetics Dictionary.
Looking for something Extra? Follow these directions to get on the IXL website and practice vocabulary from the Genetics Dictionary.
1. Go to the IXL albany middle school website (Click this link)
2. Enter your username and password and click "Sign in."
Username: (same as the first part of his/her school email address: ie janed20 )
Password: (student’s ID#)
3. Go to you recommendations wall and click on the suggestions at the top right. Look for the ones called Genetics Vocabulary: Genotype & Phenotype or try Genetics Vocabulary: Dominant & Recessive.
Monday 4/27
Monday 4/27
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Finish "Natural Selection Explained" and if you want to do extra, choose an extension activity from the past week.
1. Finish "Natural Selection Explained" and if you want to do extra, choose an extension activity from the past week.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 27th by end of day
Due Monday April 27th by end of day
Marvelous Monday!
Marvelous Monday!
Follow this link to find out more about how scientists think the first life on Earth actually formed.
Follow this link to find out more about how scientists think the first life on Earth actually formed.
Friday 4/24
Friday 4/24
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Today students should use their science time to finish Part 2 of the Natural Selection Explained Document. If you need a username or password for explore learning email Mr G.
1. Today students should use their science time to finish Part 2 of the Natural Selection Explained Document. If you need a username or password for explore learning email Mr G.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 27th by end of day
Due Monday April 27th by end of day
A bit extra for Friday...?
A bit extra for Friday...?
Follow this link to find out more about selective breeding. Otherwise known as artificial selection, this process provides agriculture & livestock with higher yields and desired characteristics...but is it all that it's cracked up to be?
Follow this link to find out more about selective breeding. Otherwise known as artificial selection, this process provides agriculture & livestock with higher yields and desired characteristics...but is it all that it's cracked up to be?
Thursday 4/23
Thursday 4/23
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Today students should use their science time to start Part 2 of the Natural Selection Explained Document. If you need a username or password for explore learning email Mr G.
1. Today students should use their science time to start Part 2 of the Natural Selection Explained Document. If you need a username or password for explore learning email Mr G.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
1. Make a genetics dictionary - using this presentation
1. Make a genetics dictionary - using this presentation
2. Punnett Practice
2. Punnett Practice
A new finding....
A new finding....
Archeologists in Germany have just discovered a fossilized stick. Click on this link to find out more and discover why it tells us about our recent human ancestors who lived about 300,000 years ago!
Archeologists in Germany have just discovered a fossilized stick. Click on this link to find out more and discover why it tells us about our recent human ancestors who lived about 300,000 years ago!
Wednesday 4/22
Wednesday 4/22
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Today students should use their science time to complete Part 1 of the Natural Selection Explained Document.
1. Today students should use their science time to complete Part 1 of the Natural Selection Explained Document.
A - Natural Selection Explained .webmScreencast of Mr G going over notes
Screencast of Mr G going over notes
Happy Earth Day!!
Happy Earth Day!!
On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our optional assignment is to take part in an Earth Day online activity.
On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, our optional assignment is to take part in an Earth Day online activity.
Alternatively, find your own way to celebrate this wonderful home we have to share...ask what you can do to help preserve it.
Alternatively, find your own way to celebrate this wonderful home we have to share...ask what you can do to help preserve it.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 27th
Due Monday April 27th
Tuesday 4/21
Tuesday 4/21
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Zoom Meeting - Natural Selection Explained presentation and assignment of the week.
1. Zoom Meeting - Natural Selection Explained presentation and assignment of the week.
A - Natural Selection Explained .webmScreencast of Mr G going over notes
Screencast of Mr G going over notes
Looking for extra...?
Looking for extra...?
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about how new viruses evolve, using the Coronavirus as a case study.
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about how new viruses evolve, using the Coronavirus as a case study.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Natural Selection Explained- Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 27th
Due Monday April 27th
Monday 4/20
Monday 4/20
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Finish working on the Animal Project - Submit the assignment on the google classroom by pressing "Turn In".
1. Finish working on the Animal Project - Submit the assignment on the google classroom by pressing "Turn In".
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 20th
Due Monday April 20th
Extra about viruses...
Extra about viruses...
Check out this video to learn about how viruses are able to jump from one host to another....
Check out this video to learn about how viruses are able to jump from one host to another....
Friday 4/17
Friday 4/17
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Continue working on the Animal Project - Try to tackle the final few research questions today.
1. Continue working on the Animal Project - Try to tackle the final few research questions today.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 20th
Due Monday April 20th
Extra about viruses...
Extra about viruses...
Check out this video to learn about how viruses are able to jump from one host to another....
Check out this video to learn about how viruses are able to jump from one host to another....
Thursday 4/16
Thursday 4/16
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Continue working on the Animal Project - Try to tackle at least two more of the research questions with your science time today.
1. Continue working on the Animal Project - Try to tackle at least two more of the research questions with your science time today.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 20th
Due Monday April 20th
Still need a little extra?
Still need a little extra?
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about viruses and ponder the age old question...are they living or not?
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about viruses and ponder the age old question...are they living or not?
Wednesday 4/15
Wednesday 4/15
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Start the Animal Project - Try to tackle at least 2-3 of the research questions with your science time today.
1. Start the Animal Project - Try to tackle at least 2-3 of the research questions with your science time today.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 20th
Due Monday April 20th
Looking for a little extra?
Looking for a little extra?
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about taxonomy and the history of classification.
If you want to extend your learning with an optional assignment, please click on the link below to learn more about taxonomy and the history of classification.
Tuesday 4/14
Tuesday 4/14
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Zoom Meeting 10:30 am
1. Zoom Meeting 10:30 am
2. Fill Out Survey -->
2. Fill Out Survey -->
3. Look for an email later in the day to find out which animal group you were assigned for the project.
3. Look for an email later in the day to find out which animal group you were assigned for the project.
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Animal Project - Assignment on the Google Classroom
Due Monday April 20th
Due Monday April 20th
Take this survey after the Zoom Meeting
Take this survey after the Zoom Meeting
Monday 4/13
Monday 4/13
Agenda:
Agenda:
MONDAY Professional Development & Collaboration Day for Teachers. No new work.
MONDAY Professional Development & Collaboration Day for Teachers. No new work.
Due Last week & graded on Aereis:
Due Last week & graded on Aereis:
Geologic Time Webquest
Geologic Time Webquest
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
No New Opener Today
No New Opener Today
Optional Assignment
Optional Assignment
1. Do Openers from last week if you did not get a chance!
1. Do Openers from last week if you did not get a chance!
2. Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
2. Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
Friday 4/3
Friday 4/3
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Opener - 5 minutes
1. Opener - 5 minutes
2. Finish Geologic Time Webquest and "TURN IN"
2. Finish Geologic Time Webquest and "TURN IN"
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Optional Assignment for the week
Optional Assignment for the week
Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
Opener 4/3
Opener 4/3
Predict: Of the list of early hominid (human) adaptations below, put them in order of oldest (first to evolve) to youngest (last to evolve.
Predict: Of the list of early hominid (human) adaptations below, put them in order of oldest (first to evolve) to youngest (last to evolve.
Watch this video to check yourself!
Watch this video to check yourself!
Thursday 4/2
Thursday 4/2
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Opener - 5 minutes
1. Opener - 5 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 4 - 40 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 4 - 40 minutes
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Optional Assignment for the week
Optional Assignment for the week
Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
Discover how North America took its shape by visiting geological sites across the continent, searching for clues in the landscape.
Opener 4/2
Opener 4/2
Why do you think it's important to understand how humans and all other life evolved?
Why do you think it's important to understand how humans and all other life evolved?
Wednesday 4/1
Wednesday 4/1
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Opener - 5 minutes
1. Opener - 5 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 3 - 40 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 3 - 40 minutes
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Opener 4/1
Opener 4/1
What is "uniformitarianism" and how did Stanos use it to come to conclusions about how our Earth & Life on it has changed?
What is "uniformitarianism" and how did Stanos use it to come to conclusions about how our Earth & Life on it has changed?
Tuesday 3/31
Tuesday 3/31
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Opener - 5 minutes
1. Opener - 5 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 2 - 40 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 2 - 40 minutes
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Monday 3/30
Monday 3/30
Agenda:
Agenda:
1. Opener - 5 minutes
1. Opener - 5 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 1 - 40 minutes
2. Geologic Time Webquest Part 1 - 40 minutes
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
All directions & Assignment on the Google Classroom
Essential Work for the week
Essential Work for the week
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Geologic Time Webquest parts 1-4
Opener 3/30
Opener 3/30
Start by making a new Openers section on pages 85 -88 "History of Life & Earth openers"
Start by making a new Openers section on pages 85 -88 "History of Life & Earth openers"
How old do you think the Earth is?
How old do you think the Earth is?
How many years ago did life first appear on Earth?
How many years ago did life first appear on Earth?
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