Didn't do 4th quarter Science assignments during 4th quarter, and want to know what you can do to change your grade from Incomplete/Fail?
REMEMBER I AM HERE TO HELP!!!!!
[email protected] HINTS TO HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL:
1. Make a schedule for yourself. Decide when you will commit each week to work on science and keep your schedule. 2. PLEASE DO THESE ASSIGNMENTS IN ORDER! It will help a lot, because the assignments build on each other. 3. Do your best, not Google Search's best - I'm looking for your answers based on what you are learning. You will need to know this information in High School - You've got 4 science classes in high school you must pass to graduate - so what you are doing now will make a difference! PROMISE! 4. Ask for help when you get stuck - Mrs. Smith is there for you! [email protected] 5. Save your completed assignments to Google Drive THEN upload it to CANVAS. 6. Instructions to upload your completed assignments to CANVAS are on the main page of this website. |
I know that the COVID-19 quarantine has been tough on all of us. One Friday, we are in school and after school we heard that on Monday we will be doing homeschool on-line. We didn't even get to say goodbye! Trust me, it's been crazy for students and teachers alike.
As you probably know, by not participating during 4th quarter you were given an "INCOMPLETE" for your grade. This "INCOMPLETE" if not taken care of by the end of first quarter of next school year 2020-21, will result in a "F/FAIL" for your grade for the course. To help you avoid this situation, I have put together a "Do-It-Yourself (With a little help) Science Course" that you can do during the summer. Below, you will find all of the assignments - one by one - that you will need to complete during the summer. You will turn your assignments in to CANVAS (instructions are on the main page of this website), unless it is an EdPuzzle, BrainPop, or Learn.Concord assignment. If you get stuck on an assignment, send me an email, [email protected] with your questions. After May 27th, I will only be answering emails on Mondays (because it is summer time for me too!) I will send you a written response and will also ask if you want to do a Zoom Online Classroom Meeting, if talking and seeing the assignment, etc. would be helpful. This way you can still get help from me, but just not everyday, like during the school year. I will also grade work that has been turned in and provide feedback. You just need to go to CANVAS to read it. |
4th Quarter Assignments for the SUMMER!
Body Systems
This is where we left off when we went from being in school to online learning at home. To prepare for your final answer, go to www.EdPuzzle.com. I've set up a new class for this summer, so it will be easy to find everyone's completed assignments. Here is the class code: logelic
EDPUZZLE
Student Learning Objective:
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FINAL ANSWER
Once you feel comfortable that you understand the basics of each of the body systems, then you are ready to take your FINAL ANSWER!
Student Learning Objective:
1. Download the Final Answer below.
2. Complete the document in Word (You can login and get the full version of Word at www.office.com (Use the same login you use to get your email.)
3. Save your Final Answer to your Google Drive (or a hard drive if you are working on a home computer)
4. Upload the Final Answer to Canvas (instructions to use Canvas can be found on the main page of this website)
Once you feel comfortable that you understand the basics of each of the body systems, then you are ready to take your FINAL ANSWER!
Student Learning Objective:
- Students will demonstrate their understanding of various body systems
1. Download the Final Answer below.
2. Complete the document in Word (You can login and get the full version of Word at www.office.com (Use the same login you use to get your email.)
3. Save your Final Answer to your Google Drive (or a hard drive if you are working on a home computer)
4. Upload the Final Answer to Canvas (instructions to use Canvas can be found on the main page of this website)
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Just in case you miss the official signal that
we are starting a new phenomenon...
Why do Darwin's Finches have different beaks?
WHO IS DARWIN?
Before we get started we need to know something about this person, Charles Darwin.
EDPUZZLE
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn about who Charles Darwin is, his travels, and his theories
Assignment Instructions:
1. Go to EdPuzzle and log in
2. Watch the video on Charles Darwin and complete the questions.
EDPUZZLE
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn about who Charles Darwin is, his travels, and his theories
Assignment Instructions:
1. Go to EdPuzzle and log in
2. Watch the video on Charles Darwin and complete the questions.
WHAT ARE GENES?
To help us better understand our phenomenon question, we need to learn about genes. Birds wouldn't have beaks without genes.
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be introduced to the basics of genes and genetics (the study of genes)
Assignment Instructions:
1. Click on the PDF below and work your way through the presentation.
2. Take notes of things that you think are important to know to be able to explain genes.
3. Make a list of vocabulary words that will help you understand the concept of genes.
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be introduced to the basics of genes and genetics (the study of genes)
Assignment Instructions:
1. Click on the PDF below and work your way through the presentation.
2. Take notes of things that you think are important to know to be able to explain genes.
3. Make a list of vocabulary words that will help you understand the concept of genes.
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EDPUZZLE
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn where DNA is found and how it works.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Go to www.EdPuzzle.com and watch "What is DNA and How Does it Work?" and complete the questions that go along with it.
2. Now go to www.join.nearpod.com and input code: LFBOW and complete the NearPod on Genetics. The code expires on August 31st. If you need it after that you will need to contact Mrs. Smith.
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn where DNA is found and how it works.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Go to www.EdPuzzle.com and watch "What is DNA and How Does it Work?" and complete the questions that go along with it.
2. Now go to www.join.nearpod.com and input code: LFBOW and complete the NearPod on Genetics. The code expires on August 31st. If you need it after that you will need to contact Mrs. Smith.
Student Learning Objective:
Students will learn about what genes are, where they come from, and what role they play in the life of an organism.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the "Decoding Genes with Max Axiom" booklet below and set it up on half of your screen.
2. Download "Genes" Part 1 Assignment and set it up on the other half of your screen.
3. Read through the book, while answering the questions and filling in the blanks.
4. Save "Genes" Part 1 Assignment to your hard drive or Google Drive
5. Upload "Genes" Part 1 Assignment to CANVAS.
6. Download "Genes" Part 2 Assignment and set it up on the other half of your screen where Part 1 was
7. Read through the book, while answering the questions and filling in the blanks.
8. Save "Genes" Part 2 Assignment to your hard drive or Google Drive
5. Upload "Genes" Part 2 Assignment to CANVAS.
Students will learn about what genes are, where they come from, and what role they play in the life of an organism.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the "Decoding Genes with Max Axiom" booklet below and set it up on half of your screen.
2. Download "Genes" Part 1 Assignment and set it up on the other half of your screen.
3. Read through the book, while answering the questions and filling in the blanks.
4. Save "Genes" Part 1 Assignment to your hard drive or Google Drive
5. Upload "Genes" Part 1 Assignment to CANVAS.
6. Download "Genes" Part 2 Assignment and set it up on the other half of your screen where Part 1 was
7. Read through the book, while answering the questions and filling in the blanks.
8. Save "Genes" Part 2 Assignment to your hard drive or Google Drive
5. Upload "Genes" Part 2 Assignment to CANVAS.
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QUIZ - Let's see what you know so far...
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the basic concepts of genetics.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Download the Genetics Quiz below.
2. Complete the Genetics Quiz below and save it to your hard drive or Google Drive
3. Turn it in by uploading it to CANVAS
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the basic concepts of genetics.
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Download the Genetics Quiz below.
2. Complete the Genetics Quiz below and save it to your hard drive or Google Drive
3. Turn it in by uploading it to CANVAS
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TELL ME MORE ABOUT CHROMOSOMES, DNA, GENES, TRAITS, and MUTATIONS
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Student Learning Objective:
Students will apply their understanding of mutations and traits. Assignment Instructions: 1. Watch the "Mutations" PowerPoint below. Take notes to help you remember the types of mutations talked about in the presentation. 2. Download the "Mutations" Assignment. Read through this assignment very carefully, and follow the instructions. 3. Complete the assignment and save it to your hard drive or Google Drive. 4. Turn in your assignment to CANVAS |
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NOW WHAT'S A SPECIES AGAIN?
Watch this short video about Species and a few other pieces of background information that might come in handy...
Student Learning Objective:
Students will gain a deeper understanding of what a species is and where it fits in the bigger scope of taxonomy.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Watch the video below and take notes on information you feel will help you better understand and be able to explain how genetics work with various species.
Student Learning Objective:
Students will gain a deeper understanding of what a species is and where it fits in the bigger scope of taxonomy.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Watch the video below and take notes on information you feel will help you better understand and be able to explain how genetics work with various species.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about the effect that natural selection can have on a population
1. Watch this video by Mrs. Smith and take notes about what mutations caused the bird to adapt to its environment, and then what changed so that its adaptation is not longer a benefit. Then fill out the form below. |
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WHAT IS NATURAL SELECTION? Tell me more...
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will learn about the effect that natural selection can have on a population
Students will learn about the effect that natural selection can have on a population
- Students will learn about the misconceptions of natural selection
- Students will learn about an example of how mutations over time can be good for a species and can also be not so good.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Play The Evolution Lab Game on PBSLearningMedia. Log in with either your Google account or your PBS account to play. Take a picture of your screen or take a screen shot when you have finished the game and upload it to the Natural Selection Game Questions form below. FYI - Upload your screen shot/picture when you have finished playing the game in #3. 3. Go to www.edpuzzle.com and watch "Common Misconceptions: Natural Selection". Take some notes to make sure that you really understand this concept. Natural selection ties what you have learned about genetics and gives it a real-life understanding of how organisms change over time.
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2. Now go to ScienceLinks and play this game on Natural Selection.
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NOW LET'S GET BACK TO DARWIN AND HIS FINCHES...
Student Learning Objective:
Students will apply what they know about genetics and Natural Selection to Darwin's Finches and why so many have different types of beaks.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the article "Galapagos Island Finches" that talks about The Grants' and how they have been studying Darwin's Finches
2. Download the "Galapagos Island Finches Q/A Activity sheet" assignment
3. Read through the article.
4. Using information in the article as evidence, answer the questions from the assignment sheet.
5. Turn in your Activity sheet to CANVAS
6. Now Download the "Survival of Daphne Major" which explains more about the finches and what the Grants have learned from their research. I think they might need your help to create some graphs.
Students will apply what they know about genetics and Natural Selection to Darwin's Finches and why so many have different types of beaks.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the article "Galapagos Island Finches" that talks about The Grants' and how they have been studying Darwin's Finches
2. Download the "Galapagos Island Finches Q/A Activity sheet" assignment
3. Read through the article.
4. Using information in the article as evidence, answer the questions from the assignment sheet.
5. Turn in your Activity sheet to CANVAS
6. Now Download the "Survival of Daphne Major" which explains more about the finches and what the Grants have learned from their research. I think they might need your help to create some graphs.
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ANOTHER REAL LIFE EXAMPLE...
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will apply what they know about Natural Selection ASSIGNMENT: Students will complete the assignment on Rock Pocket Mice. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Students will download the assignment "Rock Pocket Mice" below 2. Students will watch the video below that explains what the Rock Pocket Mice are and how the mice evolved overtime using natural selection 3. Students will complete the assignment "Rock Pocket Mice" and turn it into CANVAS |
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ARE YOU READY TO SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW...IT'S FINAL ANSWER TIME!
Student Learning Objective:
Students will demonstrate their learning about Genetics and Natural Selection and how these concepts apply to real-life situations.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the Final Answer below.
2. Write in complete sentences and use your own words. I want to know what you've learned not what Google searches have to say on the topics!
3. Complete the Final Answer and upload it to CANVAS
4. JUMP UP AND DOWN SHOUTING "I'M DONE!" "I DID IT"
Students will demonstrate their learning about Genetics and Natural Selection and how these concepts apply to real-life situations.
Assignment Instructions:
1. Download the Final Answer below.
2. Write in complete sentences and use your own words. I want to know what you've learned not what Google searches have to say on the topics!
3. Complete the Final Answer and upload it to CANVAS
4. JUMP UP AND DOWN SHOUTING "I'M DONE!" "I DID IT"
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File Type: | docx |