Class Resources

This is the place for weekly lesson plans and resources for extra help, and/or nerding out!

The link to our Open Education Resource etextbook can be found here for 7th grade: http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER/Grade7RS.aspx

And here for 8th grade: http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER/Grade8RS.aspx

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To find your assignments, select your grade from the drop-down menu on this same tab, above. 

To submit an assignment online, click the link below or go to the Assignment Submission tab, above. 

Assignment Submission 2014

Beatboxing a Cockroach Leg — Yeah, you read that right. Go watch!

Beatrice the Biologist blog — I think she's almost as funny as I am! Nerdy cartoon jokes to help you remember science concepts. Scroll down the subject menu on the right-hand lower side of page. Enjoy!

Cells! — 2013-14's 7th period re-write of a popular song to illustrate our illustrious understanding of just how cool cell biology can be.

Chapter Homework instructions (vocab & summary) — Here is a step-wise guide to doing my chapter homework (reading, doing vocab & summaries for each section and the whole chapter).

Cornell Notes Template — Make a copy of this doc to have your own Cornell Notes Template in which to do homework!

Experiment Report Template — This is a template to use for designing and recording observations for an experiment.

Froerer Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form neatly and completely in order to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Herland Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Interactive Sites for Education

Knight Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely in order to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Lemon Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Link to Quizstar — For quizzes and tests using the Quizstar website.

Medellin Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Metric Converter — As we live on planet Earth where science is measured in Metric units, I offer this handy converter tool.

Morris Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely in order to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Ms. Herland's After School Sign In Sheet — Click here to log in for Homework Lab, Tutoring Lab, Green Dragons, Aviation Club, or Parent-Conference.

Ms. Herland's Laptop Sign Out Sheet — Use this sheet to sign out the laptop you are using today!

Phase Changes simulation

PhET Simulations for Middle School

Quizlet!!! — Make your own flashcards! Remember, you get extra credit for making yourself as study tool!

Rosdahl Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely in order to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Rosine Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Shidler Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Simonson Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely in order to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

Smith Lip Sync Battle 2015 Form — You must fill out this form completely to participate in Lip Sync Battle 2015!!!

The Cells Inside — 2013-14's 2nd period's rendition of an original work of musical art, assessing our basic knowledge of Cell Biology.

Things In A Cell — 2013-14's 5th period's assessment of basic cell biology, complete with ukulele and choreographed actions and props!

Veritasium youtube channel — Dr. Derek Muller's "element of truth." Great stuff!