Miss Lenhart’s Science Page

Priniples:

 Monday- Review for tomorrow’s test on cell reproduction

                    H.W.- Study notetaking worksheet and complete crossword puzzle

Tuesday- Test on Cell Reproduction

                  No H.W. Today!

Wednesday- Liberty student teacher will teach a lesson on Heredity

                      (Heredity is our new unit of  study)

Thursday- Students will compete to complete their “Notetaking worksheet” in groups

Friday- Students will learn how to use Punnet Squares 

Earth Science-

H.W.- Study all notes and foldables for Fresh Water on Earth!

Monday- Begin illustrating important diagrams from the Fresh Water Chapter

                AKA- Foldables

Tuesday- Finish illustrating important diagrams from the Fresh Water Chapter

Wednesday- Students will interpret: Maps- VA Watershed and Tributaries-                       Wells/aquifers

Thursday- Labs- Constructing Fresh Water Systems

Friday- Review/Quiz

**Parent’s please remember our “Barnes and Nobel Showcase” on Thursday!!! I will be  displaying samples of student work :) Please come out and support!

Principles of Science:
This week we will continue our study of cell division and reproduction in Chapter 10 of the Green Textbook.

HW- Please encourage your child to read over their chapter at home and to study their note taking worksheets in preparation for future tests and quizzes.

*** Students are reminded to bring books to class EVERYDAY!! I will start conducting unannounced book checks due to the fact that numerous students are coming to class unprepared on a daily basis. Students who do not have their books will receive a zero in the gradebook on book check days! We cannot do the work that we need to do in class without the proper materials.

Earth Science:

This week we are beginning to study fresh water on Earth. Students will be learning about water conservation, water quality, hydroelectric power, and the sources of fresh water locally as well as globally.

H.W.- Students are to define all key terms by Friday and read a little of their chapter each night. (Chapter 12 in the Red Text book)

MONDAY: No School

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TUESDAY: 70’s Day

Earth Science:

Today we are completing a research activity in the computer lab as a preview to our new unit on climate, climate changes, global warming, pollution and environmental issues.

H.W. - Students are to begin reading Chapter 18 and define all 25 key terms by Friday.

Principles of Science:

Students will participate in a quick review before taking their city wide DWAP assessments.  

H.W.- Students are to begin reading Chapter 10 section 1 and define all key terms for the entire chapter by Friday.

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WEDNESDAY: Picture Day- Dress to Impress

Earth Science:

In class- Notes on Chapter 18 

Principles of Science:

This week we will be begin our unit on mitosis, meiosis, DNA, genetics, and cell reproduction. Students will participate in an interactive notetaking activity for chapter 10 and create illlustrated foldables to use as a study aid.

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THURSDAY: Blue and Gold/ Western Day

                          Homecoming Pep Rally 7th Period

                          Homecoming Game at Heritage : )

***Treats for 2nd and 4th periods for outstanding test acheivement : )

Earth Science:

Students will create advertisements to display around our school to promote positve environmental practices using facts that they learned this week.

Principles of Science:

Students will view interactive cell videos to demonstrate the stages of mitosis and other important information for chapter 10. 

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FRIDAY: Celebrity Day

ALL DEFINITIONS DUE TODAY!

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE FINISHED READING THE CHAPTER.

Earth Science:

Brief Quiz on Climate and Global Warming

Principles of Science:

Brief Quiz on Mitosis

Principles Of Science:  

This week we are reviewing for our 6 weeks test on Scientific Investigations, The Metric System, The Solar System, The Cell and Living Things.

Monday and Tuesday- Review for the Test

Homework- Study for your test!

Wednesday: 6 Weeks Test!!

Homework: None 

Thursday: Go over the 6 weeks test!

Homework: None 

Friday: No School Today : )

Earth Science:

This week we are reviewing for our 6 weeks test on Scientific Investigations, The Metric, The Atmosphere, The Weather.

Monday and Tuesday: Review for the test!

Homework: Study for the test

Wednesday: 6 Weeks Test!!

Homework: None 

Thursday: Go over the test.

Homeroom: None 

Friday: No School Today : )