Winter Break Update + Holiday Homework :)

Hi,

Good news! The students did *awesome* on the GENETICS final assessment! All classes averaged a 92%! 

Please check your child's scores at http://jupitergrades.com

WINTER BREAK H.W. ASSIGNMENT -- this is a SHORT assignment that will get the kids ready for our next unit.

Do ONE of the following, OR both for extra credit.

1. VIDEO ASSIGNMENT -- short video + assignment to complete (15-20 minutes max) --- 

LINK:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/earth-life-history-intro/3558612/?ref=link

and/ or

2. CORNELL NOTES - CHAPTER 8 -- Read chapter 8 and take ONE page of CORNELL NOTES + QUESTIONS + SUMMARY

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Dec. 17 - Dec. 21 - Week 16 - Genetics Assessment

Hi,

*** GENETICS FINAL ASSESSMENT TEST - THIS TUESDAY***

Please make sure your child is studying:

Journal Notes/ Chapter 6 and 7/ Saved, graded work and:

STUDY THESE TOPICS:

Genetics and Heredity

Inheritance

Chromosomes - DNA - genes

traits

DNA bases pairs: C-G/ A-T / double helix

ALLELES & genes

mutations

phenotypes vs. genotypes

dominant vs. recessive

Punnett Squares

probability (% and ratios)

Meiosis vs. Mitosis

haploid vs. diploid cells

daughter cells

Look for results Tuesday or Wednesday on JUPITERGRADES.com

I hope you have a great holiday and new year! Enjoy your two week break! Let's get ready to work hard in  2013!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Dec 10 - Dec 14 (Week 15)

**Final GENETICS ASSESSMENT -- Tuesday, December 18**
We are reviewing this week... STUDY at home! Notes, Packets, Chap. 6 & 7!

>> Here is the HW Video - watch and do the assignment <<
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-review/3249100/?ref=link



Thanks!

Update - Dec. 6 - HW list and Quiz info!

Hi,

QUIZ TOMORROW -- GENETICS - study journal notes, chapter 6 & 7, and packet work

important terms: Genetics, heredity, traits, genes, chromosomes, dominant/ recessive/ Punnett squares, probability, alleles, DNA, phenotype, genotype, mutations, meiosis, haploid, diploid, daughter cells, etc.

PACKET #4 DUE TOMORROW:

worksheets:

Human Chromosome Cutout

Genetics & Punnett Squares

Dimples and DNA

Microscope Lab #6

Monsters, Inc. PART 2

Corn Lab

ABC List

lined papers:

Listen and Sketch

Thanksgiving H.W.

Meiosis H.W. Video Notes

Update - Dec. 3 - Dec. 7 (Week 14)

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

1. WATCH THIS VIDEO AND DO THE ASSIGNMENT:


2. LAB: Monster's, Inc. + PICTURE + Conclusions
link to worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWNjMxNmYxYjUtNzM4Mi00MGUxLTgyYTQtNmQ3NmY1ZmYzMzg1&authkey=CIHrsOAG

3. READ CHAPTER 7 - study the chapter and diagrams

4. QUIZ on FRIDAY
Genetics, heredity, traits, genes, chromosomes, dominant/ recessive/ Punnett squares, alleles, DNA, phenotype, genotype, mutations

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Nov. 26 - Nov. 30 (Week 13)

Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> GENETIC TRAITS LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE WEDNESDAY

link to worksheet:

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

>> CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK -- CHOOSE ONE (OR BOTH for extra credit):

1. Watch this VIDEO and do the assignment:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-part-2/2699907/?ref=link

and/ or

2. Read CHAPTER 7 in the TEXTBOOK and do ONE PAGE of CORNELL NOTES.

>> KEEP READING CHAPTER 6 AND 7 IN THE BOOK!

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - THANKSGIVING WEEK

Hi,

Students have an assignment to do next week. Please make sure they complete it!

CHOOSE ONE (OR BOTH for extra credit) of the FOLLOWING:

1. Watch this VIDEO and do the assignment:

and/ or

2. Read CHAPTER 7 in the TEXTBOOK and do ONE PAGE of CORNELL NOTES.

Have a great week off!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Nov. 13 - Nov. 16 (Week 12)

Happy Veteran's Day,

Due TOMORROW (TUESDAY)  -- PACKET #3:

Chap. 5 word search

Cell Growth Out of Control article

PowerPoint printout (per 2, 3, 4, 6)

Bluff/ Jeopardy

Test Corrections

Genetics Preview Word Search

Animal Cell Coloring Sheet

THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS - LEARNING ABOUT GENETICS & HEREDITY

>> READ CHAPTER 6 AND 7

>> DID YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO and do the assignment last week?

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-intro/2417890/?ref=link

>> DNA FINGERPRINT LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY -- DUE FRIDAY

Link to worksheet:

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

THANKS!

Mr. Sandoval

Mr. Rivera - student teacher

Update - Nov. 5 - Nov. 9 (Week 11)

Hi,

>> TODAY we are taking the CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT!

Please check Jupiter Grades tomorrow for your student's score (make sure you are viewing Quarter #2 - the new quarter) - there will be an opportunity for a test retake if your student does not make proficient (75% or greater).

>> HOMEWORK THIS WEEK -- Watch this GENETICS Intro Video and do the short assignment -- DUE BY FRIDAY

Here is the link:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-intro/2417890/?ref=link

Also, have your child READ CHAPTERS 6 AND 7 to get a head start.

Update - CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT - Nov. 6th

Hi,

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME WITH STUDENTS TOMORROW (FRIDAY!)

>> TEST -- TUESDAY, NOV. 6th -- CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT!

Study Guide - Know these topics:

4 Needs of Life

6 Traits of Life

Organization of Life (Cells - Tissues - Organs - Systems)

DNA

Cells

Animal Cells + organelles

Plant Cells + organelles

Mitosis/ Cell Cycle/ Cell Division

Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Multicellular vs. Unicellular

Specialization

Study JOURNAL NOTES (Cornell Notes)

Study Chapter 2, 4 and 5

Look at Saved Work

TERMS TO KNOW:

CELL             ORGANISM

GENETIC INFORMATION                       DNA

CELLULAR RESPIRATION            CHROMOSOMES

PHOTOSYNTHESIS    RIBOSOMES

MITOCHONDRIA         CHLOROPLASTS

MITOSIS          MEIOSIS

PARENT CELL       DAUGHTER CELL

CELL MEMBRANE                       

MULTICELLULAR           UNICELLULAR

ANIMAL CELL        PLANT CELL

THANKS,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 (Week 10)

Hi,

For Oct. 29 - Nov. 2

>> This week we are studying CHAPTER 5 SECTION 1 - CELLULAR RESPIRATION AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Here is the link to this week's extra credit video -- please have your child watch it!

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/photosynthesis-and-cellular-respiration/2275851/?ref=link

>> FINAL CELLS ASSESSMENT - CHAPTER 4 & 5 - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6.

STUDY the textbook and workbook, JOURNAL notes, saved and graded work! Watch all of the past extra credit videos at http://mrsandoval.com

Thanks!

Update - Oct. 22 - Oct. 26 (Week 9)

Hi,

Welcome back!

>> VIDEO FOR THE WEEK - WATCH AT HOME AND DO EXTRA CREDIT:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/cell-cycle/2092738/?ref=link

>> CHAPTER 5 -- This week we are going over chapter 5 - please make sure your child is reading and reviewing this chapter.

>> JUPITERGRADES.COM --  check for current grades.

>> FINAL ASSESSMENT TEST -- CELLS/ CHAPTERS 4 & 5 on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

Have your students keep reviewing all JOURNAL NOTES and WORK, etc. to get ready for this.

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Oct. 17 - Fall Break

Hello,

Hope your Fall Break has been going well.... time to start thinking about school again!

>> GET ORGANIZED -- look through your binder and backpack -- clean it up and get ready!

>> SCIENCE HOMEWORK -- READ CHAPTER 5 + CORNELL NOTES -- Have you done your ONE PAGE of Cornell Notes (in your journal) for CHAPTER 5??

>> EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO -- Here is the video link to get you ready for next week!

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/cell-cycle/2092738/?ref=link

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - October Break - Oct. 5

Hi,

>>> REVIEW OVER THE BREAK:

Make sure your child is reading, reviewing and checking over their classwork for all subjects during break. It helps to come back ready to go and continue their learning where we left off.

>>> SCIENCE HOMEWORK: Your child is to READ CHAPTER 5 and take ONE PAGE OF NOTES in their science journal. 

I will also post an EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO the 2nd week of break. Please look for an EMAIL with the information.

Note: The FINAL CELLS TEST is the week of NOVEMBER 5th - chapters 4 and 5!

Have a great vacation!

Mr. Sandoval

Mr. Rivera

Update - Oct. 1 - 5 (Week 8)

Hi,

>>> The PROTOZOAN MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + CONCLUSIONS are due MONDAY.

Please make sure your child has this ready.

>>> CELLS MIDTERM THIS TUESDAY, OCT. 2th

Study chapter 4 and all journal notes

EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO -- REVIEW FOR CELLS TEST -- WATCH IT HERE!

http://animoto.com/play/LoCBLdumlbgAiMIC3sB4Mw

THANKS,

MR. SANDOVAL

Update - Sep. 24 - Sep. 28 (Week 7)

Hi,

This week: UNICELLULAR ORGANISMS - BACTERIA AND PROTOZOANS - We will be looking at LIVE protozoans (single cell organisms) under the microscope. A fun lab.

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

> > EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO: 

http://edcr8.co/VlGdYu

> > READ CHAPTER 11 SECTION 2 (pp. 338-343)

> > MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + TYPED CONCLUSIONS - in class on Friday -- DUE ON MONDAY, OCT. 1

link to to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ztl_PLp_98_w13f4V_tM3PORKo9996EY6K_39ldSFJ4/edit?authkey=CMnq8rkF

NEXT WEEK:

> > MIDTERM CELLS TEST ON TUESDAY, OCT. 2 -- this is an important test -- have your child study all JOURNAL NOTES and CHAPTER 4!

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Sep. 17 - Sep. 21 (Week 6)

Hi,

TOPIC THIS WEEK: CELLS and ORGANELLES - chapter 4 section 2.

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

MICROSCOPE LAB #2 + CONCLUSIONS -- In class on MONDAY >> due TUESDAY.

LINK to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14KhIp1HO8P2YPn4AaZ8tIlCML2YphAJ2cI17heTn1fk/edit?authkey=CI7phoEI

MICROSCOPE LAB #3 + CONCLUSIONS -- In class on THURSDAY >> due FRIDAY

LINK to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jfFhrDyS_XlZ79jvPmApDDy6eFcNQN06T_EHGe3Wv94/edit?authkey=CL3GydQO

EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO:

http://edcr8.co/NCmGj5

THANKS!

Update - Sep 13 - Quiz and Packet #1 Due!

QUIZ -- CELLS/ METRIC SYSTEM/ SCI. METHOD -- TOMORROW -- study the following:

JOURNAL NOTES

PACKET #1

CHAPTER 1 SECTION 2

CHAPTER 2 SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2

CHAPTER 4 SECTION 1, AND SECTION 3

EXTRA CREDIT VIDEOS

PACKET #1 DUE TOMORROW

Life science word search

Textbook Scavenger Hunt

M&M Lab (not for period 1 class)

Pepsi Conclusions (Extra Credit)

Microscope Lab #0

Chap. 4 Cornell Notes/ Word Search

Microscope Lab #1

(Extra Credit Video Notes)

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Sep 10 - Sep 14 (Week 5)

Hi,

Important Information -- please check on your child's organization. LOOK IN the backpack! Are there loose papers? 

Check JUPITERGRADES.COM. Everything caught up?

THIS WEEK:

>> READ CHAPTER 4 - CELLS!- Preview the chapter, look at the pictures, read the blue/ red headlines, read the chapter sections and review.

>> IN CLASS - We are working on chapter 4 sections 1 and sections 3

Microscope Lab #1 in class on Wednesday.

REVIEW QUIZ on Friday.

>> H.W. DUE: PACKET #1-- FRIDAY -- THIS IS IN YOUR CHILD'S SCIENCE FOLDER.

>> Extra Credit Video: 

http://edcr8.co/OKrp5U

Update - Sep. 4 - 7 (Week 4)

Hi, Hope you've had a great 3 day weekend.

THIS WEEK:

>> EXTRA CREDIT VIDEO: Watch and do the extra credit assignment - REALLY EASY! Less than 10 minutes total!

http://animoto.com/play/8N0DR1oGtY0qD1hb5u3PEQ

Click on picture to link to movie.

>> HOMEWORK - READ CHAPTER 2 IN THE TEXTBOOK.

Know the 6 TRAITS OF ALL LIVING THINGS + 4 NECESSITIES OF LIFE.

>> CELLS PRE-TEST ON TUESDAY - in class

 

>>  MICROSCOPE LAB #0 ON FRIDAY - in class

Please check JUPITERGRADES.COM for updated grades! First progress reports are coming out in next week or so.

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval

Labor Day Update - LAB DUE

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who made it out to Back-To-School Night! It was great to meet so many of you. I'm looking forward to a great year...

IF YOU DID NOT make it out, here is a link to the PowerPoint slide show from last night:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/102RGjhtUEzsQhnwy6MO9bF7JAUNkQIoSpnlusHsa86Y/

HOMEWORK DUE THIS TUESDAY...

>> PEPSI CHALLENGE LAB + CONCLUSIONS  -- DUE TUESDAY

Link to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YW758Br0CFLW7YkxJPc32m7ayIekAgVtH2Tb5QRce_c/edit?authkey=CJKc1bEB

HERE are THE FINAL RESULTS: 

COKE = 106 votes

ALBERTSON'S BRAND = 48 votes

>> JUPITERGRADES.COM -- If you haven't logged in yet, please let me know if you need the password or any help with this.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Mr. Sandoval

Mr. Rivera - student teacher

Update - Aug. 27 - Aug. 31 (Week 3)

Hi,

>> JUPITERGRADES.COM -- please log in and setup your JupiterGrades account for science class. I sent home the info last week.

TWO LAB ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK:

>> MYSTERY BEADS LAB + CONCLUSIONS  - in class on Mon/Tue/ Wed -- DUE FRIDAY

Link to worksheet.

>> PEPSI CHALLENGE LAB + CONCLUSIONS - in class on Friday -- DUE NEXT MONDAY

Link to worksheet.

>> MR. SANDOVAL'S VIDEO FOR THE WEEK:

Watch and do the extra credit!

http://animoto.com/play/UDfy1tkFVp102UhQCgNa5g

Thanks,

Mr. Sandoval