Update - Dec. 19 - Dec. 21 (Week 16) - Happy Holidays!

Hi,

**GENETICS ASSESSMENT EXAM tomorrow (TUESDAY) -- Study, study! Notes, Journals, Classwork, Textbook 

See my previous emails or go to: http://mrsandoval.com  to see the standards and important terms.

** WHAT TO STUDY OVER WINTER BREAK! **

Please have your child spend some time getting organized and looking at our next unit: 

Earth & Life History

Read chapter 8 & chapter 9!

and, finally....

**HAPPY HOLIDAYS** 

This has been a great school year so far! Have a great holiday break and Happy New Year!

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Dec. 16. - Genetics Exam - Study!

Hi,

>> GENETICS FINAL ASSESSMENT -- TUESDAY in class

This is an important exam based on our standards and learning targets. Please make sure your child is studying:

JOURNALS/ NOTES

CLASSWORK

CHAPTER 6 & 7 IN BOOKS

These concepts and terms:

*******FINAL EXAM FOR GENETICS **NEXT TUESDAY, DEC. 20th**

Have your child study all notes, work, and chapter 6 & 7, and the standards and terms BELOW:

• I know sexual reproduction requires two sets of DNA.

• I know that sex cells are formed through the process of meiosis.

• I know that sexual reproduction produces offspring with half their genes from each parent.

• I know that each plant or animal cell has many thousands of different genes.

 • I know that there are typically two of each type of gene called alleles.

• I know that the two alleles may not be identical.

• I know that a phenotype is an organism’s appearance.

 • If the alleles are not identical one may be dominant and will be the trait that develops.

• The other may be recessive and the trait will not develop.

 •I know that each cell contains DNA.

• I know that DNA determines what traits are passed on from generation to generation.

• I know that DNA is contained in the genes.

• I know that the genes are part of the chromosomes of each cell.

• I know that the chromosomes are chains of genes in the nucleus.

TERMS TO KNOW!

Sexual reproduction            DNA                        chromosomes           

Sex cells                                    Meiosis

Genes                                    Alleles            traits

Phenotype                                    genotype

Dominant                                    recessive

Punnet Square                        Probability

Inheritance                        heredity

Update - Dec. 12 - Dec. 16 (Week 15)

H.W. THIS WEEK:

>> LAB DUE TUESDAY (tomorrow) -- Monster's, Inc Lab + PICTURE + CONCLUSIONS

Here is the link to worksheet.

>> PACKET #5 DUE FRIDAY

Test Corrections

Genetics Preview Word Search

Osmosis Jones

Microscope Lab #6

Human Chromosome Cutout

Genetics & Punnett Squares

Genetics Review X-Word

*******FINAL EXAM FOR GENETICS **NEXT TUESDAY, DEC. 20th**

Have your child study all notes, work, and chapter 6 & 7, and the standards and terms BELOW:

• I know sexual reproduction requires two sets of DNA.

• I know that sex cells are formed through the process of meiosis.

• I know that sexual reproduction produces offspring with half their genes from each parent.

• I know that each plant or animal cell has many thousands of different genes.

 • I know that there are typically two of each type of gene called alleles.

• I know that the two alleles may not be identical.

• I know that a phenotype is an organism’s appearance.

 • If the alleles are not identical one may be dominant and will be the trait that develops.

• The other may be recessive and the trait will not develop.

 •I know that each cell contains DNA.

• I know that DNA determines what traits are passed on from generation to generation.

• I know that DNA is contained in the genes.

• I know that the genes are part of the chromosomes of each cell.

• I know that the chromosomes are chains of genes in the nucleus.

TERMS TO KNOW!

Sexual reproduction            DNA                        chromosomes           

Sex cells                                    Meiosis

Genes                                    Alleles            traits

Phenotype                                    genotype

Dominant                                    recessive

Punnet Square                        Probability

Inheritance                        heredity

Update - Dec. 5 - Dec. 9 (week 14)

Hi,

>> HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!   GENETIC TRAITS LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7TH

Here is the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GGXvf4YjWFA-ZD-ruBuoYUZP1M3PWq9FrDXl232JbQ/edit

>> ARE YOU CHECKING WEB GRADES? Let me know if you need login information.

http://jupitergrades.com

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME FRIDAY -- make sure your child shows you!

>> SCIENCE CLASS DONATIONS? -- We use a lot of glue sticks, scotch tape, and copy paper. Also color pencils. Any donations of these items would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for your help!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 (Week 13)

Hi, I hope you had a good week off.

FOR THIS WEEK:?? Is your child organized? Do they have the necessary materials for all classes right NOW? ** Pencils? Pens? Paper?

?? Science Journal in the backpack? Green science workbook in the backpack?

>> Please have your child read over ** chapter 6 **

>>HOMEWORK THIS WEEK - FINGERPRINT LAB -- ON WEDNESDAY -- DUE FRIDAY!

here is the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWMDBkYjAxMDAtMGRhYy00MzgzLTg4ZGYtMDlmZDlhMTRlODdl

We are starting the GENETICS AND HEREDITY unit. The final assessment will be on Dec. 20. This is a more challenging unit, so please make sure your child is studying and staying on top of things!

Update - Nov. 18 - Thanksgiving Break!

Hi,

Have a great, restful week off!

>> NEXT UNIT in SCIENCE: Genetics and Heredity  (Chapter 6 and 7 in textbook)

This is a short, but challenging unit - 3 1/2 weeks long - so please have your child read through the chapters and get a head start on it!

**The Genetics Final Assessment is Tuesday, Dec. 20th!

Here are the state standards for this unit -- you may want to help your child go through any new vocabulary listed below:

Genetics

2. A typical cell of any organism contains genetic instructions that specify its traits. Those traits may be modified by environmental influences.
As a basis for understanding this concept, students know:
a. the differences between the life cycles and reproduction of sexual and asexual organisms.
b. sexual reproduction produces offspring that inherit half their genes from each parent.
c. an inherited trait can be determined by one or more genes.
d. plant and animal cells contain many thousands of different genes, and typically have two copies of every gene. The two copies (or alleles) of the gene may or may not be identical, and one may be dominant in determining the phenotype while the other is recessive.
e. DNA is the genetic material of living organisms, and is located in the chromosomes of each cell.  

Thanks for all of your help at home, each and every day,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Nov. 15 - Cells Assessment...

Hi,

>> CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT -- WOW!

Overall, the kids did amazing today! We had an ALL classes average of **87%** on this standards based assessment. This is great!

Individual student scores are posted now at:

http://jupitergrades.com

(Let me know if you need your login information.)

>> UP NEXT AFTER THANKSGIVING: GENETICS and HEREDITY - this is a more challenging unit. Have your child start reading CHAP. 6 & 7!

>> HW DUE TOMORROW (WED): Packet #4

Update Nov. 14-18 (Week 12)

FINAL CELLS ASSESSMENT -- TUESDAY, NOV. 15!!


PACKET #4 - DUE WEDNESDAY 
6 pages included: 1. Internet Wksht 2."Demos" 3.Word Search 4. Crossword 5. PowerPoint 6. Bluff-Bingo


Look at Chapter 4 & 5, journal notes, old labs and work.

Major Concepts to Know:
Chapter 4:
What are cells?
6 traits of all living things
4 needs of all living things
Cell Organelles (ribosomes, cytoplasm, cell membrane, etc.)
Animal Cells vs. Plant Cells (differences!)
Plant cells - chloroplast, cell wall, vacuoles
Nucleus/ DNA/ chromosomes

Chapter 5:
MITOSIS - cell division/ reproduction/ copying the DNA, "PMAT", cytokinesis
CELLULAR RESPIRATION -- "ROSE" or "ROSA"
sugar + oxygen --> ENERGY (ATP) + CO2 + water
PHOTOSYNTHESIS -- "P-COWS" --> "SO"
sunlight + CO2 + water --> Sugar + Oxygen

Hi,

>> THIS WEEK IN CLASS: REVIEW FOR CELLS FINAL EXAM  (FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 15!)

Working in class on laptop computers this week. The students are making a POWER POINT project -- here is the blank template:

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AXgS-GC6LSDWZGRjNzlqNndfMTAxZzlmczU0ZjY

>> STUDY FOR CELLS FINAL EXAM! -- CHAPTER 4 & 5, JOURNAL NOTES, PROJECTS, LABS....

***Cells Final Assessment is NEXT Tuesday, Nov. 15!

THANK YOU!

Update - Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 (Week 10)

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> SCIENCE JOURNAL CHECK w/ PARENT SIGNATURE == DUE FRIDAY -- The students' science journal is DUE with a PARENT SIGNATURE on this paper:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J-dF33CwcJbINrIputowIpyOP3D8QFA8sYLSmVDm0Fw/edit

>> STUDY FOR QUIZ FRIDAY -- CHAPTERS 4 & 5 - especially focus on CELLULAR RESPIRATION NOTES & PHOTOSYNTHESIS

[secret word of the week: PHOTOSYNTHESIS ]
ALSO....

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME FRIDAY!

The final QUARTER #1 report cards come home w/ students. 

Let's get your students a great start to QUARTER #2!

>>CANNED FOOD DRIVE -- please help our I-Team win the canned food competition -- have your child bring in canned foods!

Update - Oct. 24 - 28 (Week 9)

Hi,
Welcome back!

**GET YOUR STUDENT ORGANIZED -- backpack/ binder/ all necessary materials: PENS, PENCILS, PAPER

**HOMEWORK THIS WEEK --

>> READ and study chapter 5 (finish notes from Monday)

>> PACKET #3 DUE THURSDAY with these contents:
Cell Organelles -- crossword puzzle
Cell Scramble -- word search
Cell Parts  -- word search
Bluff/ Jeopardy Notes
October Vacation paragraph
Chap. 5/ October 2011 word search

[secret word of week: RESPIRATION ]


Also...
Check web grades @ http://jupitergrades.com

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval
Ms. Brontman (student teacher)

Update - OCTOBER BREAK - 2011

Hi,

We hope your family has a had a great two weeks off -- TIME TO GET BACK TO SCHOOL!

**Please check your student's backpack and organization -- Get PENS/ PENCILS/ PAPER and other supplies.

**SCIENCE -- READ CHAPTER 5***  - have your child read over chapter 5 and look at the diagrams/ illustrations.

**Check Web Grades @ http://jupitergrades.com

**Check http://mrsandoval.com

Thank you!

Mr. Sandoval

Ms. Brontman (student teacher)

Update - OCTOBER BREAK 2011

This has been a great start to the school year! 

Almost all students have a passing grade and almost all work turned in!

We took our first standards assessment and we had class averages over 80%!

I have told the students that we MUST NOT accept MISSING work as a reason for failure. 

In my years as an educator this is really the main reason that students struggle -- not staying organized and simply NOT TURNING in complete assignments.

We must keep working together to make sure that your students take on their responsibility and finish ALL work and assignments on time.

I appreciate your daily help at home and consistency in high expectations for your child.

**A LITTLE HOMEWORK FOR OCTOBER BREAK*** --- READ AND STUDY CHAPTER 5 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

Questions to think about:

What happens in MITOSIS and the CELL CYCLE?

What is CELLULAR RESPIRATION? WHAT HAPPENS IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Thanks! Have a great two weeks!

Mr. Sandoval

Ms. Brontman (student teacher)

Update - Oct. 3 - Oct. 7 (Week 8)

Hi,

HOMEWORK --  DUE WEDNESDAY --"Cell Mini-Book" 

Link to the worksheet

CELLS EXAM -- ON WEDNESDAY -- Study chapter 4, journal notes, labs, etc.

WEB GRADES:

Please check on web grades at http://jupitergrades.com

(Let me know if you need the login information.)

***Is your child all caught up before October Break? Organized? Please check on this daily!!

Update - Sep. 30 - Microscope Lab #4- DUE MONDAY

***H.W. FRIDAY -- MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE MONDAY (Oct. 3)
[Here is the worksheet]

Pictures of the Protozoans:

Paramecium

Ameoba:


Stentor:

Euglena