- I can... do well on today's quiz
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- Go over review
- Take lesson 5 quiz.
- I can...use models to describe how organisms use cellular respiration to break down food to provide energy.
- I can...explain how cells can release energy without using oxygen.
- Lesson 6 content. Energy and cellular respiration (pg 50-54)
- Finish/read if not done from above.
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- I can...use models to describe how organisms use cellular respiration to break down food to provide energy.
- I can...explain how cells can release energy without using oxygen.
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- Lab: U-Investigate: Exhaling Carbon Dioxide
- I can....use models to describe how organisms use cellular respiration to break down food to provide energy.
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- Finish yesterday's lab.
- Interactivity: Making Energy for Cells"
- I can...work on my exhibit of cells
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- student project materials
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- Work day on exhibit project.
- I can...work on my exhibit of cells
- Standard: M-LS1-7
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through a system.- Work day on exhibit project.
- I can....work on my exhibit of cells
- Standard: M-LS1-7
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through a system.
- Materials:
- project materials
- Completion of projects for tomorrow.
- I can...present my cell exhibit to my classmates and explain any questions from them.
- Standard: M-LS1-7
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through a system.- Present cell models in our class exhibit.
- I can...describe how some cells are able to produce energy without oxygen.
- Standard: M-LS1-7
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through a system.- Topic 1 review and assess
- I can...read and discuss the case study on mole rats.
- Standard: M-LS1-7
Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through a system.- Discuss the case study of the mighty mole rat and how its minimal use of oxygen works with metabolism.
- All school ancient civilization day
- All school ancient civilization day
I can...discuss the phenomenon of a person walking a slackline and explain how their body systems are interacting to perform this task.
I can...
Standards: MS-LS1-3:Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.MS-LS-8: Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories. - Begin topic 2 on "Human Body Systems". The essential question. Discuss quest kickoff
I can...list the levels of organization in the body and describe the organization of body systems and their functions including how they work together to function.
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Standards: MS-LS1-3:Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Organization of the body activity (pg. 73)
- Begin lesson 1- Body Organization.
- Video: intro
I can...observe different cells under a microscope and consider how their structures relate to their functions of the body.
Standards: MS-LS1-3:Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- microscopes, lab sheet, slides
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- UInvestigate lab: Observing Cells and Tissues.
I can...list the levels of organization in the body and describe the organization of body systems and their functions including how they work together to function.
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- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Discuss human organ systems.
- Interactivity: "Human Body Systems"
I can...list the levels of organization in the body and describe the organization of body systems and their functions including how they work together to function- I can...
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Interactivity: "Advances in Medical Technology" and "A Balancing Act".
- I can...do my best on today's quiz.
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- Take lesson 1 quiz and read flu article and answer the core question.
I can...identify evidence to predict and describe what will happen if one body system stops interacting with another. How blocked blood vessels affect cells. How healthy choices affect organ systems.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Begin lesson 2 content on "Systems Interacting" (pgs. 82-83).
- Interactivity: "Joints"
- completion of interaction worksheet
- I can...describe stimulus and response situations.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Continue lesson 2 content.
- Discuss pages 84-85 and then work on the "UInvestigate lab."
- I can...describe stimulus and response situations.
- I can...describe what the endocrine system responsibilities.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Discuss pages 84-87 and then work on the "UInvestigate lab."
- I can...explain how systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Discuss pages 88-89 and complete the interactivity called, "Communication and Homeostasis."
- I can...describe how our bodies work to fight stress and disease.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Finish lesson 2, discuss page 90 and work on the interactivity called, "A Variety of Symptoms."
- I can...begin a training plan to start the quest.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Begin the "Quest" and investigate the case study on "Agents of Infection".
I can...identify and explain the important nutrients a body needs to carry out its processes and why some food choices are healthier than others.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Lesson 3 content. Interactivity "Bits & Pieces" (slides 1-3). Plan It: page 97.
I can...identify and explain how the body's systems process the foods we eat and how food becomes materials the body can use.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Continue lesson 3 on digestion. Pages 98-99, The digestive process. Work on a sample from "nutrition facts" from a varierty of foods. If time short video on digestion.
I can....identify and explain how the body's systems process the foods we eat and how food becomes materials the body can use.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Finish discussion on the lower digestive system (pg. 100-103) and complete "Bits & Pieces" interactivity from Wed.
I can...identify and explain how the body's systems process the foods we eat and how food becomes materials the body can use.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Complete the "Bits & Pieces" interactivity.
- Video: "Supplying Energy"
- I can...do my best on the quiz and finish the quest check in.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.I can...use evidence to explain how body systems interact to transport materials throughout the body.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Begin lesson 4, "Managing Materials". The circulatory system, pages 106-111. Work on the interactivity called "Body Highways and Byways."
I can...explain how the respiratory system interacts with other systems to exchange gas.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Continue lesson 4 on the respiratory and excretory systems (pgs 112-116).
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- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Clean up lesson so far. Get ready for break.
I can...interpret photos and text to explain how other body systems interact with the excretroy system to remove wastes.Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. - Review from before the break and continue lesson 4 on the excretory system (pg. 114-116). Video: Managing Materials.
- Completion of table on page 116.
- I can...complete the interactivity to investigate how working out can influence heart rate and breathing rates.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Interactivity: Testing a Training Plan.
- Complete and submit interactivity.
- I can...complete the lesson's quest check in.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- stopwatches , lab sheets, chrome book
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- Quest: Check In with a partner.
- I can...describe why my heart rate and respiratory rates increase when I exercise.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Finish Friday's lab activity and discuss.
I can...explain what systems control processes in the human body and how nerve signals travel.Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories. - Begin lesson 5, "Controlling Processes". Hands on Lab, "How Does Your Knee React". Discussion on the nervous system (pgs. 118-123.)
I can...explain what systems control processes in the human body and how nerve signals travel.
Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories. - Shortened day. Maps testing.
- Interactivity: "Humans vs. Computers."
I can...explain what systems control processes in the human body.Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for immediate behavior or storage as memories. - Discuss the endocrine system (pgs. 124-126). Video, "Controlling Processes." Quest check in.
- I can...begin working on my athletic training plan.
- Standards: MS-LS1-3:
Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.- Finish check in if needed. Begin Quest Findings, "Reflect on Peak Performance Plan".
- I can...finish my training plan relating to topic 2.
- Standards: MS-LS3-2:
Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.- Finish quests from Friday and submit.
I can...using phenomena, relate the structure of a cucumber tree to a type of local tree and hypothesize why it has the characteristics it does.Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.- materials for lab
- text books
- Begin topic 3: Reproduction and Growth discussion and hands on lab.
I can...analyze and investigate how organisms reproduce either sexually or asexually and how these reproductive processes result in the transfer of genetic information to their offspring.Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation.
- Shortened class. Maps testing.
- Science World article on reproduction.
I can...analyze and investigate how organisms reproduce either sexually or asexually and how these reproductive processes result in the transfer of genetic information to their offspring.Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduction results in offspring with identical genetic information and sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic variation. - Lesson 1: Patterns of Reproduction (pg 140-143). Class research on gestation period of the students favorite animal.
I can...complete a virtual lab to reinforce skills and practices on types or reproduction.analyze and investigate how organisms reproduce either sexually or asexually and how these reproductive processes result in the transfer of genetic information to their offspring.
- Virtual lab: You've Got to Divide to Multiply