Activity #39: Cells Alive

Today students examined the similarities between human cells and yeast cells. Students learned about cellular respiration. We used BTB solution which is blue when oxygen is present and yellow if carbon dioxide. When yeast carry out respiration, it is in a anaerobic environment where yeast break down sugar and release energy and carbon dioxide which is a waste product. When carbon dioxide is released, the solution turns yellow.

Students also took the 3rd quiz for unit C today!

College Survey Day

Today students took a college survey that looks at their personal characteristics and interests. After students complete the survey, specific jobs and careers are selected that represent the qualities of their survey. Students then research 2 careers to look at the amount of money they could make and the education they will need. We will finish the survey tomorrow!

Quiz tomorrow over Germ Theory!

Activity #37: Part II

Today students continued working on the Germ Theory of Disease Timeline. Each group was assigned one of the twelve scientists that we researched yesterday. Next students had to create a poster that had their scientists last name, important date, and discovery or contribution to help create the Germ Theory of Disease. Students then put all 12 posters together to create a timeline.

Hint: Quiz next Monday over scientists.

Activity #37: Germ Theory of Disease

During block days in Life Science, students will participate in Activity #37: Germ Theory. Students will research the contributions and discoveries of 12 scientists, which all helped to develop the Germ Theory of Disease. As we read, students will first discuss the important date that the discovery happened and the most important discovery for that specific scientist. Next students will complete their timeline worksheet. After the worksheet is filled in for each scientist, students drew pictures to help them remember the major contribution of the scientist. Tomorrow the students will create a life size timeline of the Germ Theory.

Homework Due Today: Plant and Animal Cell Coloring sheets

Math Acuity Testing

On Monday and Tuesday this week students will be taking the online Math Acuity test in science class. Students will work on science fair on Tuesday when they finish the test. Please remember to bring science fair sheet tomorrow!

Homework: Plant and Animal Cells (Coloring sheet) due on block day this week!

Activity #38 Plant vs Animal Cells

Today students participated in Activity 38: plant vs. animal cells. Students started the day by reviewing what microbes are. Next students took their weekly assessment over infectious diseases and microscopes. Then students looked at an onion plant cell and a human animal cell under the microscope. They drew detailed pictures of the cells. Then students completed a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting plant vs animal cells. Finally students came up with 3 characteristics that plant cells have that animal cells do not have.

Homework: color plant and animal cells. (Due the following block day!)

Activity 35-36 Microscopes

During Block Days this week in Life Science, students will be introduced to the microscope and use it to observe different types of microbes. Before students start looking at slides, they have to understand the different parts of the microscope and the function of each part. Next, students will rotate around the room using different microscopes to observe different microbes, which are organisms too small for your eye to see. Then students will describe the size, shape, and color of the microbe and they will draw what they see. Finally, students will be quizzed on the different parts of microscope.