Assignment/Activities Today
7th Grade
- Introduction to Animals
- What is an Animal?
- Animal Characteristics – Multicellular Makeup, Organ Systems (Organs of a Shark)
- In the News – 14.5 Ton Whale Shark Discovered
- Read and Discuss Pgs. 424-425
- Choice of Brainpop – Dolphins, Giant Squid or Pandas (Watch the Video, Take the Quiz & Email Mr. Hodder the Results)
8th Grade
- Introduction to Unit 5: Motion and Forces
- Read and Discuss Timeline Pgs. 330-331
- Chuck Yeager and The Bell X-1 Rocket, The First Human to Travel Faster Than the Speed of Sound
- Footage From the 1947 News Reel
Science Fair Due Dates
Friday December 2nd – Science Fair Question Due
Thursday December 8th – Science Fair Hypothesis Due
Wednesday December 14th – Science Fair Materials Due
Thursday January 12th – Science Fair Procedures Due
Friday January 20th – Science Fair Observations Due
Friday January 27th – Science Fair Research Paper Due
Monday February 6th – Science Fair Project Due
Standards Covered Today
7th Grade – #1: Cell Biology, #5: Structure & Function in Living Things
8th Grade – #1: Motion, #2: Forces
Items of Note
Tuesdays at 2:00 – Opportunities to retake any quiz from the trimester