Friday Aug 31 & Tuesday Sept. 4

Friday we took our Microsope quiz.  The students began a Web quest that they will complete in class Tuesday.  The link to the Web quest and the worksheet is below.

Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Web quest link

This will be completed during class using the websites listed on the class weebly.

Thursday August 30

Today we are reviewing for our Microscope Quiz tomorrow.  Below is a link to a Kahoot review.  Students also need to study their microscope diagram worksheet.

Check out the interactive microscope by clicking HERE

Kahoot review for Microscopes click HERE

Wednesday August 29

Today we completed our sketches of microlife in pond water.  Below is our bellwork and an example of what students drew in their notebooks. 

MICROSCOPIC POND LIFE VIDEO LINK CLICK HERE

Tuesday August 28

Today we looked at live pond water samples.  If you were absent, please copy the bellwork shown below, then copy the notebook page set up for our lab "Looking for Signs of Microlife".

Monday August 28

Below is our bell work slide and the instructions to find the Virtual Pond Dip.  I've also placed a link to the site.  Students are to sketch 6 pond water specimens and find interesting facts about each!  This will prepare us for the actual pond water organisms we'll see in our lab on Wednesday!

Virtual Pond Dip Link

Below is an example of how to complete the class worksheet

Friday August 24

Students who were absent should copy the following notes into their notebook.  These notes go after the bellwork pages.  On the "Tips for better drawings" only copy the words in blue!

Thursday August 23

Yesterday and today we have been practicing focusing on objects using the light microscopes.  We completed the lab below.  Students may come in during commons to complete the lab if they were absent.

Wednesday August 22

Today we discussed the purpose of the microscope and practiced how to properly focus on specimens.  Please read over the Bellwork and note slide.

Tuesday August 21

Today we took time to review parts of the microscope.  Please watch the link to the Brain Pop video and  use the picture of the microscope to learn the different parts.  You will need to pick up the microscope worksheet from class.
We also took a moment to talk about the cells we will study using the microscope.  Here is a fun link that shows a comparison between cell sizes.  Cell size link

Brain Pop Microscope video link         Username: northjhsch
                                                                 Password:  njhspop

Monday August 20

Students are personalizing and setting up their notebooks for our first unit. They are creating a cover page, adding the "I Can" statements, and creating spaces to record questions and answers.  Please set up your notebook in the following order:

Examples of Cover pages:

Friday August 17

Today we took our quiz over the Scientific Process.  Students should have taken notes and used our "quizlet" to study.  Please find that information on previous blogs.
After the quiz we began to set up our notebooks for the "Cells" unit.  Students created a cover page and listed our "I can..." statements on the back of the cover page.  Please see examples of cover pages and I can statements below.

Example of Cover Pages

"I can" of back of cover page

Thursday August 16

Here is today's bellwork.  Please read below for further class details. 

Today we took time to summarize our lab.  Please use yesterday's blog to review details.  The lab was designed to help you apply the scientific method.  You were given a question, took time to make observations and develop a hypothesis, then, after planning your experiment procedures, you completed an experiment.  You then compiled your data in a chart, analyzed the data and wrote a conclusion (you answered the question)!
You did a lot of work!  Good job!
Now to prepare for our scientific method quiz, please click on the Quizlet link.  Use this with your notes to study for tomorrow's quiz.

QUIZLET LINK FOR SCIENTIFIC PROCESS (method)

Tuesday & Wednesday Aug.14-15

Applying Scientific Process

Question:  How does soap affect water's surface tension? 

Please read through the lab below.  We used the number of water drops that could be held on a penny to test water's surface tension.  We then compared how soap affects water's surface tension.
The lab does need to be turned in for a grade!

Monday Aug. 13

Scientific Method
Today we watched a Brain Pop video on scientific method.  Please click on the following link to watch the video:   Brain Pop Scientific Method   Please use user:  northjhsch
                                                                                                password:  njhspop

Next, please copy the following graphic onto the first page of your science notebook!

Welcome Back! (Aug.6)

Dear Parents
       It is a privilege to have your son/daughter in 7th grade science this year and I look forward to
getting to know him/her.  Your child will receive some important handouts regarding our school calendar, student fees, discipline procedures and general school information that you will want to review.
As you peruse the information, please pay particular attention to the following
items that they will need for science class:                               

1. #2 pencils
2. Loose leaf paper
3. Composition or 1 subject spiral bound notebook (only used for science)
4. Folder or binder5. Science fee $5 (cash or check made to NJHS)

Simple tips for a successful year in Science class

Following Directions – Necessary in the classroom as well as the real world
Attention to Detail – Will help make you a better reader and learner
Critical Thinking – Helps you to make the tough decisions and appreciate diverse perspectives
Good Work Ethic – Helps promote character
Respect - Respect your teacher, your peers, and all classroom property.  If you’re having a problem
with something or someone, I expect you to discuss it privately with me.  I will always treat you fairly and with respect.

      
   Please feel free to contact me at school via e-mail melissa.conder-count@evsck12.com throughout the
school year if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

    
Melissa Conder-Counts
North Junior High School