Hi Everyone!
We are starting a new unit studying cells. We will learn about prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses. Once we thoroughly study the cell structures and the differences between the different types of cells, we will move on to cell processes and cell division leading up to heredity and genetics. It will be an exciting couple of months! We will do several labs and activity looking at different types of cells under the microscope and growing bacteria on nutrient agar plates. I am also really excited about the new lab space and plan to make good use of it! But, before we can really do good lab work, we have to have a solid understanding of the basics.
Monday:
Today I handed out Friday's Quest, and the grades were not all good. If you are worried about your grades, please remember that the lowest test grade will be dropped, just take this as a reminder to study harder in the future! If you got a great grade, you have a "freebie" saved up for when you may be having a bad day. For homework, please get your test signed by a parent and rewrite all answers to answered incorrectly in a correct full sentence.
Tuesday:
We will continue to read and discuss chapter 2, section 1 in class today. Homework will be to complete the section 1 assessment questions 1-7.
Wednesday:
We will begin a lab in class today utilizing the scientific method to determine what types of liquids support bacterial growth. Although we will begin this lab today, we will not finish it until next week when we make our final observations. Homework will be to complete this online quiz: Ch. 3 Sect. 1 online quiz
Thursday:
We will read and discuss chapter 3 section 2: Viewing Cells. For homework complete the section 2 assessment questions 1-5.
Friday:
We will start looking through the microscopes today. We will learn parts of the microscope, how to safely carry a scope, how to use and focus the scope. Each student will have a chance to practice using the microscope and observe cells under the microscope. While waiting for a turn to use one of the two scopes, students will work on a reading and coloring packet about the parts of a microscope(Please bring markers, colored pencils, or crayons!). Homework will be to complete this coloring packet if not done in class and pages 1-6 in the Cells and Their Organelles packet. Please color the parts of the cell the color requested in the packet and very carefully! Make these look nice so we can hang them up in our classroom!
Watch this video, and enjoy your weekend!!
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