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Week 1
Week 1
This week, we will analyze how an unlikely animal is becoming a hero in our quest to find a vaccine for COVID 19.
Let's read: An Unlikely Hero
Let's read: An Unlikely Hero
Horseshoe crabs are critical in the battle to stop the Covid-19 pandemic, but these animals face their own challenges
An Unlikely Hero.pdfsw-011821-hero-check-understanding.pdfActivity # 2
Activity # 2
Checking for Understanding
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sw-011821-hero-word-detective.pdfActivity # 3
Activity # 3
Word Detective
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sw-011821-hero-crab-collection.pdfActivity # 4
Activity # 4
Crab Collection
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Week 2
Week 2
This week, we begin our discovery into the History of Life on Earth. In this unit, we will gather evidence to answer the following questions:
What are the different scientific explanations for how and when life on Earth evolved?
What are biological diversity, episodic speciation, and mass extinction?
What is an evolutionary tree diagram?
What are some possible scientific explanations for aspects of fossil record such as gaps and the sequential nature of fossils?
sw-021119-newage-ancient-adaptations.pdfActivity #1 - Ancient Adaptations
Activity #1 - Ancient Adaptations
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sw-021119-newage-climate-clues.pdfActivity # 2 - Climate Clues
Activity # 2 - Climate Clues
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Week 3
Week 3
This week, we will be learn about how Earth was form and how evidence shows the early form of life began appearing in our planet.
How was Earth formed?
How was Earth formed?
EV Biology_ Section 1 _ Introduction to History of Life on EarthSchoology.pdfExamining the History of Life on Earth
Examining the History of Life on Earth
Reading from your Biology textbook
DAY 2
Looking back at the origins of our universe
Looking back at the origins of our universe
Week 4
Week 4
This week, we will be creating a timeline of organisms and learn more about how the earth's changing atmosphere provided opportunities for expansion of life organisms and diversity.
EV Biology_ Section 1 _ Schoology.pdfHow and When Life on Earth Evolved?
How and When Life on Earth Evolved?
Reading for Activities 1 & 2
History of Earth
History of Earth
prokaryote vs eukaryote worksheet.pdfActivity # 1 - Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
Activity # 1 - Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
Read the passage and answer the questions.
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Week 5
Week 5
As we continue to explore the history of life on Earth, we will learn about the Great Tree of Life and how speciation and extinction.
As we continue to explore the history of life on Earth, we will learn about the Great Tree of Life and how speciation and extinction.
Discovering the Great Tree of Life
Discovering the Great Tree of Life
Examples of Isolation
Examples of Isolation
Examples of Biodiversity Loss that can lead to extinction
Examples of Biodiversity Loss that can lead to extinction
EV Chemistry _ Section 1.2.pdfReading # 2 - Evolutionary Tree Diagram
Reading # 2 - Evolutionary Tree Diagram
Read this portion of your Biology textbook to complete Activity # 1
The_History_of_Life_on_Earth_StudentWorksheet.pdfActivity # 1 - The History of Life on Earth
Activity # 1 - The History of Life on Earth
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Week 6
Week 6
This week, we will complete our unit on History of Life on Earth by constructing your own phylogenetic tree. We will review the activities from previous week and complete this one activity.
Tree of life activity.docxActivity # 1 - Construct your own Phylogenetic Tree
Activity # 1 - Construct your own Phylogenetic Tree
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Week 7
Week 7
This week, we will analyze how planet keeps on evolving gather information to answer the following questions:
What were the conditions of Early?
How did Earth's surface change over time? Where did Earth's water come from?
Looking at Earth's Interior
Earth’s Early Composition Reading.pdfReading # 1 - Earth's Early Composition
Reading # 1 - Earth's Early Composition
Where Did Earth's Water Come From?
Where Did Earth's Water Come From?
Week 8
Week 8
This week, we will look at the history of some of the 4 most famous toys and how they came to being made. You apply strategies that allow you to quickly access key details and information from short articles.
The Surprising Origins of Iconic Toys.pdfActivity #1 - The Surprising Origins of Famous Toys - Reading
Activity #1 - The Surprising Origins of Famous Toys - Reading
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Access Code: turtles2020
Iconic toys write up.pdfActivity # 2 - Responding to Reading (Activity #1)
Activity # 2 - Responding to Reading (Activity #1)
Using information from reading to complete this chart
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Quick Science News # 1.pdfActivity # 3 - Gathering Key Details from Short Science Articles
Activity # 3 - Gathering Key Details from Short Science Articles
Read in order to complete Activity # 4
Quick Science News Write Up Activity.pdfActivity # 4 - Using the information from Activity # 3 complete this chart
Activity # 4 - Using the information from Activity # 3 complete this chart
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Week 9
Week 9
This week, we will analyze the different ways in which the seafloor is spreading and how the Earth's is regulating the size of the crust and its own shape.
EV Biology_ Seafloor spreading.pdfActivity # 1 - What is the Process of Seafloor Spreading?
Activity # 1 - What is the Process of Seafloor Spreading?
Reading from Discovery Education textbook
Sea floor spreading video
Sea floor spreading video
EV Biology_ Processes that cause plate movement.pdfActivity # 2 - What are the Processes that drive the motion of tectonic plates?
Activity # 2 - What are the Processes that drive the motion of tectonic plates?
Reading from Discovery Education textbook
Visualization of sea floor spreading
Plate Tectonics Explained
Plate Tectonics Explained
Convergent Plate Boundaries
Convergent Plate Boundaries
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Divergent Plate Boundaries
Plate tectonic movement.pdfActivity # 3 - It is time to check your understanding
Activity # 3 - It is time to check your understanding
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week 10
week 10
This week, we will be completing our unit on the History of Life on Earth. We will learn about how fossils are used as evidence to show how evolution took place.
how fossils are used for evidence in evolution.pdfReading # 1 - How are fossils used as evidence for Evolution?
Reading # 1 - How are fossils used as evidence for Evolution?
You will use the information from this reading to complete Activity # 1
Week 11 Testing
Week 11 Testing
Week 12 Spring Break
Week 12 Spring Break
Week 13
Week 13
This week, we will be analyzing invasive animals species that are causing damages to the native plants and animals and what is being done to prevent their spread.
This week, we will be analyzing invasive animals species that are causing damages to the native plants and animals and what is being done to prevent their spread.
How can an invasive beetle destroy thousands of trees in California?
How can an invasive beetle destroy thousands of trees in California?
What can we do to prevent invasive species from being brought into our state?
Student Code: turtles2020
Attack of the Giant Hornets.pdfReading # 1
Reading # 1
sw-041221-hornets-mapping-species.pdfActivity # 1 -Mapping Invasive Species
Activity # 1 -Mapping Invasive Species
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sw-041221-hornets-investigate-invasive.pdfActivity # 2 - Investigate an Invasive Species
Activity # 2 - Investigate an Invasive Species
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Invasive Species 101
Invasive Species 101
Invasive Species in California
Invasive Species in California
Week 14
Week 14
This week, we will continue with our unit of Responding to Change and develop an understanding of how storms can cause damage to humans and the environment as well as how to identify warning signs of incoming storms.
Science Week 14.pdfReading: Surviving the Storm
Reading: Surviving the Storm
https://scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2020-21/021521/surviving-the-storm.html?lmode=1
Student code: turtles2020
sw-021521-storm-check.pdfActivity # 1 - Checking for understanding
Activity # 1 - Checking for understanding
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sw-021521-storm-formation.pdfActivity # 2 - How Derecho Storms Form?
Activity # 2 - How Derecho Storms Form?
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sw-021521-storm-type.pdfActivity # 3 - Types of storms
Activity # 3 - Types of storms
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How to survive a hurricane?
How to survive a hurricane?
Week 15
Week 15
This week, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. We will analyze climate change and how our planet continues to warm up as well as what we can do to help improve conditions.
This week, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. We will analyze climate change and how our planet continues to warm up as well as what we can do to help improve conditions.
Sciecne Week 15.pdfReading # 1
Reading # 1
You can read it here or use the link on the right if you want to read it directly from Science Magazine
Scientists consider extraordinary measures to halt the accelerating effects of climate change
sw-042219-coolplanet-analyze-video.pdfActivity # 1 - Analyze a Video
Activity # 1 - Analyze a Video
Look at the questions being asked before you watch the video. This will help you look for specific information as you watch.
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Cick on this link to see video:
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sw-042219-coolplanet-gas-blanket.pdfActivity # 2 - Gas Blanket
Activity # 2 - Gas Blanket
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sw-042219-coolplanet-geoengineering.pdfActivity # 3 - Geoengineering Strategies
Activity # 3 - Geoengineering Strategies
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Extra Credit- Draw the logo for this year's Earth Day Celebration
Extra Credit- Draw the logo for this year's Earth Day Celebration
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Week 16
Week 16
This week, we will begin our unit in GENETICS. We will analyze how our genes contain our parents genetic information.
This week, we will begin our unit in GENETICS. We will analyze how our genes contain our parents genetic information.
DNA Blasts.pdfReading #1 - DNA Blasts Off
Reading #1 - DNA Blasts Off
scienceworld.scholastic.com/issues/2016-17/101016/dna-blasts-off.html?lmode=1#1130L
Student code: turtles2020
SW-101016-Skills-DNAsChemicalMakeup.pdfActivity #1 - DNA's Chemical Makeup
Activity #1 - DNA's Chemical Makeup
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NASA's Twin Space Study
NASA's Twin Space Study
week 17
week 17
This week, we will look at DNA. We will learn what DNA is and how it works.
DAY 1
DNA: The book of you
DNA: The book of you
You will need to watch this video to complete
Activity # 1Share your work with Mrs. Vargas Vargas gmoya@lausd.net
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
DNA - The Book of You.docxActivity # 1 Responding to video
Activity # 1 Responding to video
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DNA and Genes.docxDNA and GENES facts
DNA and GENES facts
Heredity and how traits are passed to offsprings
Heredity and how traits are passed to offsprings
2019mendel and intro to Punnett Squares .pdfMendel's Laws of Heredity
Mendel's Laws of Heredity
Guided Activity
week 18
week 18
This week, we will be observing human traits in our family members to determine what are dominant and recessive traits using a physical characteristics list.
This week, we will be observing human traits in our family members to determine what are dominant and recessive traits using a physical characteristics list.
This is a short week since we had to do STAR Read and Math testing.
Use this week to catch up on assignments. Remember, we have 4 weeks left of school.
Are your traits dominant?
Are your traits dominant?
Let's see how you and your family members compare with these results
Microsoft Word - Human Traits Lab.docxActivity #1 - Observing Human Traits in your family members
Activity #1 - Observing Human Traits in your family members
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Week 19
Week 19
In Necromancing the Stone, we saw how Bigfoot's scent was making Haley and Brid attracted to him and how he needed to wear a special glamour to mask the pheromones that many perfume brands try to imitate.
Big cats go wild for Calvin Klein
Big cats go wild for Calvin Klein
sw-021119-scent-smell-detector.pdfActivity # 1 - Smell Detector
Activity # 1 - Smell Detector
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sw-021119-scent-producing-perfume.pdfFun Activity - make your own perfume
Fun Activity - make your own perfume
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week 20
week 20
What is happening in the sky above Southern California tonight? Here is your opportunity to witness a spectacular lunar event.
What is happening in the sky above Southern California tonight? Here is your opportunity to witness a spectacular lunar event.
When to Watch a Lunar Eclipse and Supermoon in Late Night Skies.docxActivity # 1 - Reading: Lunar Eclipse tonight
Activity # 1 - Reading: Lunar Eclipse tonight
What is a total lunar eclipse?
What is a total lunar eclipse?
A view from New Zealand
A view from New Zealand
A view from Brazil
A view from Brazil
A View from Australia - Next Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022
A View from Australia - Next Lunar Eclipse May 16, 2022
Solar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Here's What You Need to Know
What is a solar eclipse?
What is a solar eclipse?
Click on this link to go to the webpage and video you need to read to answer Activity # 2www.activewild.com/what-is-a-solar-eclipse/
active-wild-solar-eclipse-worksheet.pdfActivity # 2 - After reading "What is a solar eclipse? answer the following questions.
Activity # 2 - After reading "What is a solar eclipse? answer the following questions.
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week 21
week 21
This week, we will be analyzing some GROSS OUT articles from Scholastic Science Magazines that will make you question WHY?
The Most Bizzare Foods from around the World
The Most Bizzare Foods from around the World
week 22
week 22
This is the last week of Spring Semester. Be sure to complete all pending assignments. Thursday, June 10th will be the last day to turn in assignments. Final grades will be posted on Friday, June 11th.
Why we need Science
Why we need Science
Bill Nye - We need to act now
Bill Nye - We need to act now
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