Science 8

Student homework :

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zZIIQhDXO9LUrZuBWKQlWUmWKMeXZtcvY7z3kDXB5BU/edit?usp=sharing 

Here is what we are working on (Aug- Sept) 

Conduct an Investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.

Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and way parts of cells contribute to the function.

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g2L-5r2Dl45eDU6xwEyu2jFzQDPfyhzUz5v2gfV3Md4/edit?usp=sharing

Here is what we are working on from Sept- Jan

We will be develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. 

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11sDZeeRqpRFp7R0l0ksO7Lvc81NKDlghBE8nKgV7GCQ/edit?usp=sharing

Here is what we are working on from Jan- March 

We will use arguments based on empirical evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. 

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qpmb7FfauYZMFiRfTPY3BMBsUjfVh9jo19kPVQgZxPY/edit?usp=sharing

Here is what we are working on from March to May 

PLTW-Medical Detectives

Expanded Thinking Questions

For each activity in this unit, a list of optional expanded thinking questions is included that encourage students to draw connections between their learning and how it is applied to their life, think about the diverse lived experiences of others, and consider multiple perspectives.

• You can use the expanding thinking questions to engage students in reflecting on their own learning—what they did well, what they can improve upon, and what the experience means to them. From reflection, students can make sense of and grow from a learning experience and connect their learning to their life experiences and the experiences of others. Through reflective practice, students can take pride and ownership in their learning, as well as build a foundation for lifelong learning.

• You can use the reflection questions as prompts for a class discussion, prompts for PLTW Gateway Notebook entries, or in place of/in addition to the conclusion and reflection questions in the activity.