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7A: Banana Lab: DNA
7B: Today we had our genetics vocabulary quiz and completed a cartoon genetics activity.
7C: Warm-Up: Trait Wheel
Classwork: Work on Genetics Essay Test
Homework: Finish Genetics  Essay Test…due MONDAY! (Yes, typed is better!)
Also, organize your notebooks. You will turn them in on Monday.

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7A: DNA Bracelets/ DNA Drawings
7B: Nice job making your DNA projects. Please remember the quiz Friday. See Monday’s blog for more information.
7C: Essay/Test
For additional Punnett Square practice check out online resources!

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7A – Genetics Notes/ Sponge Bob Genetics
7B – Punnett Square Story/Group Activity, Vocabulary Quiz on Friday
Homework: Vocab quiz on Friday – Study guide link below.
Heredity Vocabulary Study Guide
7C – DNA Introduction andCreating Strands of DNA
Classwork: Today we reviewed the structure of DNA. Students then built their very own model of DNA. Sections 3/4 & 6 [...]

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We recently demonstrated the Blood Punch Lab in class. You had fun and we learned a great deal about blood and the components that make up blood. View the lab online and if you like try this one at home. Enjoy!
Mrs. Leonard
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7A: Today, we did opening #18. Then we continued our tiered Body Systems and Kingdoms activities. Computer days will be the Feb. 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th and group days will be Feb. 3rd , 4th , and 12th.  All activities are due on February 12th. Presentations will begin the next week.
Homework: None
7B: Earthworm Lab: Great job! Wednesday [...]

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7A: Warm-Up CRCT Tuesday Review
Vocabulary Review
7B: Warm-Up CRCT Tuesday Review
We continued working on our cell theory projects today. We will turn in our warm-ups Thursday.
7C: AGENDA:
A. Warm-Up #10 week 1109
B. Finish Choice Project (in class)      How were cells discovered?
Homework:  DUE Wed 11/11
Think-Tac Toe Assignment- Read pages 42-47 & complete 3 questions in a row or diagonally [...]

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7A: Today, we did opening #15. Then we took the Cells Vocab Test.
Homework: None. This is the kickoff week to stomp out bullying in our school. Tomorrow is Mix It Up Lunch Day and Mix It Up Clothes Day to show our support for diversity and not leaving anyone without a friend at lunch. We are also [...]

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FIELD DAY TOMORROW! Please remember water bottles will be on sale for $1.00.
7A:

Bill Nye taught us about the Food Web.
No homework tonight.
Remember to wear your Olympic shirt or a white shirt.
Go Japan!

7B:

We are working on the Carbon and Nitrogen cycles.
No homework
Remember to wear your Olympic shirt or a purple shirt.
Go Kenya!

7C:

We turned in our Notebooks. [...]

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The Olympic Opening ceremony was great! Tomorrow’s 7th grade event is the Academic Bowl.
去小組！- Chinese for “Go team!”
7A:

Warm-Up/Math Monday - Average temperatures for the week to find the average high and average low.
Owl Pellet Lab completed in class

7B:

Warm-Up/Math Monday – Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Water, Carbon, and Nitrogen Cycles

Homework:

Complete Cycles Chart, textbook pages 508-510

7C: 

Warm-Up: Graphs #26
Turn in [...]

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7A: Owl Pellet Lab
7B: Oh, Deer! We simulated a deer population in an ecosystem and learned about limiting factors and carrying capacity.
7C: We completed the Lion King packet today in class. All missing work is due Tuesday in class with no exceptions.
Next week begins our Olympic Week. Be sure to wear your Olympic shirt or [...]

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