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March 19th

Mrs. P. Leonard — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:26:09 +0000

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.

March 18th

Mrs. P. Leonard — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:16:49 +0000

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!

March 15, 2010

Mrs. P. Leonard — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:31:23 +0000

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 need to finish this for homework. Section 7/8 will complete it tomorrow in class.

Homework: Finish DNA Model, Bring in a Banana for Wednesday’s Banana LAB

March 4, 2010

Mrs. P. Leonard — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:31:42 +0000

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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February 2, 2010

Mrs. P. Leonard — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:05:47 +0000

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 we will complete the lab. Thursday we will review for the major body organs quiz and then on Friday we will take the major body organs quiz. A study guide was sent home yesterday with basic terms and functions. A study guide was sent home today with pictures of the organs and bulletted functions. The second one can be used as flashcards. Study! Study!

7C: Warm-Up: RP #5

What system performs each function?

1. different in males and females, it passes on genetic information __________

2. sends electrical messages using neurons________

3. makes blood, protects internal organs and aids in movement____

4. fights infection or invading pathogens__________

Classwork: Today in class we conducted an experinment to determine if the Underwater Contest was fair or not. What did you determine? Finish writing up your lab report and write a letter to the officials. This is due on Wednesday!

Homework:

Vocabulary Flashcards or Flipbook is due on Wednesday.

Lung Capacity Lab is due on Wednesday.

Respiratory/Circulatory Vocab Quiz is Friday

Tuesday, 11/10/09

Mrs. P. Leonard — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:52:59 +0000

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 from sheet provided. If absent, complete end of section questions 1 thru 7 and #11 from page 47.

Monday, 11/9/09

Mrs. P. Leonard — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:08:00 +0000

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 having a canned food drive at McClure, so bring your canned food items to homeroom.

7B: Math Monday Warm-Up

Projects for History of the Cell Theory were assigned and students began to work on their in-class projects.

Homework: None

7C: Current Grade: (see child’s agenda)

Warm-Up #11week1109

Turn in your Characteristics of Cells Flip Books Characteristics of Living Things booklet

How were cells discovered? Choice Projectscell theory timeline assignment

Tuesday, September 29th

Mrs. P. Leonard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:11:16 +0000

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. All makeup work is due today.
Ecology Unit Test
No Homework
Remember to wear your Olympic shirt or a black shirt.
Go China! 去小組！

Monday, September 28th

Mrs. P. Leonard — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:23:39 +0000

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 NB #3 Quiz Remediation Questions
On-line Practice Test & Board Games
See Ms. Pangburn’s BLOG for practice test link

Homework:

Ecology Unit Test Chapters 18 & 20 tomorrow
Notebook due tomorrow. You should have all 20 items in order.
See Ms. Pangburn’s BLOG for Notebook Table of Contents
Complete Study Guide: check answers on Ms. Pangburn’s BLOG using the “Answer Page” at top of BLOG.
All make-up work due no later than Tuesday, Sept, 29th

Friday, September 25th

Mrs. P. Leonard — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:45:33 +0000

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 a shirt of the same color represented by your team.

Enjoy your weekend!