Update - Winter Break - *NEW* HW Video (Week 17)

> GENETICS FINAL -- The students did great! A 90% overall average! :-) Check JupiterGrades.com for your student's current grades.

> NEW HW VIDEO - #17 to watch and do notes DUE MON, JAN 6

http://youtu.be/r_j7doEEHJk

> READ CHAPTER 8 TO GET A HEAD START ON THE NEW YEAR 2014!

> Have a great break! Happy Holidays!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - Dec. 15 - 19 (Week 16) - New HW Video

Hi,
>> FINAL EXAM - WED., DEC. 16. Study journals, notes, labs, packets, chapter 6 & 7

>> New HW Video #16 + Notes -- DUE MONDAY
http://youtu.be/a29b5okrWyE



>> PACKET #6 - DUE WEDNESDAY

HW Video #14
HW Video #15  (YELLOW Paper)
HW Video #16
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. PART 2
Genetics Review X-Word
Microscope Lab #6
PowerPoint print out
Animal Testing Notes + Articles
Bingo Paper

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Dec 5 - Dec. 13 (Week 15) - New HW Video

Hi,
>> **New HW Video #15 due Monday - watch and take notes!**
Link: http://youtu.be/LQJ3xEbqGls
Watch below:
>> **Genetics Final Exam - Wed. Dec. 18th! STUDY!**
//Know these terms and concepts from chap. 6 and 7://
DNA
Heredity
chromosomes
genes + alleles
genotype + phenotype
meiosis vs. mitosis
haploid/ diploid
asexual vs. sexual reproduction
punnett squares
probability
parents/ offspring

Update - Thanksgiving Week Break - HW Video - WEEK 14

Here is the video to watch sometime during Thanksgiving Break. 
Also continue to read chapters 6 and 7.
Thanks!

http://youtu.be/eO08KqkCmWI

Update - Nov. 20 - HW DUE - WEEK 13

Hi,
**Have a great Thanksgiving Week off!**
Homework due THIS week:

>> **GENETIC TRAITS LAB + TYPED CONCLUSIONS** DUE THURSDAY

>> **PACKET #5 DUE FRIDAY**
//These items://
Cell Final Test Correction
Genetics Review Word Search
HW Video #12 and #13
Human Chromosome Cutout
Laptop Printout (?)
FIngerprint Lab
Genetics Model Drawings
Punnett Square Practice (today)
Traits Bingo (tomorrow)

Thank you,
Mr. Sandoval

Update - New Video for WEEK 13

http://youtu.be/xGwhhTipZK8

Update - Nov. 11 - Nov. 15 (Week 12)

Wow! The students did amazing on their CELLS FINAL - an overall average of 91% in all classes! Please check YOUR child's score below...

 ** >> HOMEWORK << ** 
HW VIDEO FOR WEEK 12.// Watch and do NOTES: 
http://youtu.be/3kzAShNWf5w
 
//LOOK OVER CHAPTER 6// 
 Thanks! Mr. Sandoval

Update - CELLS FINAL EXAM HW Update (for Week 11)

>> **NEW H.W. VIDEO POSTED -- DUE MONDAY**
Click here: http://youtu.be/4Wwuvfef11k
or watch at mrsandoval.com



>> **CELLS FINAL EXAM -- NEXT WEDNESDAY**
chapter 4 and 5
cells
animal/ plant cells
body organization
specialization
mitosis/ cell cycle
photosynthesis
cellular respiration

>> **PACKET #4 DUE NEXT WEEK** - get it ready!
//word search
cancer article
microscope lab #5
photosynthesis lab
chapter 5 review quiz
HW video week 9
HW video week 10
HW video week 11//

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 (WEEK 10)

Hi,
>> **READ CHAPTER 5** - We are working through chapter 5 this week.

>> **PHOTOSYNTHESIS LAB + CONCLUSIONS** in class on Wed./ DUE THURSDAY.

>> **CELLS - CHAP. 4 & 5 FINAL EXAM -- Next, WED. NOV. 6th**
Mitosis/ Cell Cycle
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Cells
Cell Organelles
Animal Cells vs. Plant Cells
Body Organization
4 Needs of cells
Specialization
WEEK 10 HW VIDEO:

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Oct. 21 - 25 (Week 9)

Hi,

>> READ CHAPTER 5 - We are working through chapter 5.

Know these concepts:
Mitosis & Cell Cycle
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration


>> **NEW** HW VIDEO for NEXT WEEK -- DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th.
Watch and do notes:

Update - Back to School From October Break

Hope you've had a great break and come back ready to work!
**QUICK HOMEWORK**
>> **READ CHAP. 5** - Students should read chapter 5 in textbook (10 minutes)

>> **NEW H.W. VIDEO**  - Watch and do notes for NEW H.W. video @ http://mrsandoval.com or here: http://youtu.be/MCSCR3lUauM

>> GET ORGANIZED -- backpack/ folders, etc.

**These assignments should not take too much time, but are important so that the students can start back to school ready to go. :-)
Mr. Sandoval

Update - October Vacation 2013!

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME TODAY w/ STUDENTS! Please check carefully your child's //grades and citizenship.//

>> **READ CHAP. 5** - Students should read chapter 5 in textbook

>> **NEW H.W. VIDEO**  - Watch and do notes for NEW H.W. video here: http://youtu.be/MCSCR3lUauM



** Both of these assignments should not take too much time, but are important so that the students can start back to school ready to go!
**Have a great OCTOBER BREAK!**
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Sep. 30 - Oct. 4 (Week 8)

>> NEW HW VIDEO - SEE BELOW - DUE MONDAY

>> MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + CONCLUSIONS - DUE MONDAY

>> CELLS MIDTERM EXAM - Wed, Oct. 2nd

STUDY: what are cells? levels of body organization, 4 needs of life, cell organelles & parts, plant cells vs. animal cells, photosynthesis, unicellular vs. multicellular, specialization

Update - Sep 23 - 27 (Week 7) - NEW HW VIDEO

>> HW Video - Week 7 -- New video due Monday, Sep 23!

Click here: http://youtu.be/1DqXGmoYsDU or watch below...



>> MICROSCOPE LAB #4 + CONCLUSIONS -- in class next week. Look out for that.

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval!

Update - Sep 16 - Sep 20 (Week 6) - NEW HW VIDEO

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> Due Monday: Watch HW VIDEO - WEEK 6
http://youtu.be/8HEr02H4dvk




>> Keep Studying Chapter 4

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Sep 9 - Sep 13 (Week 6)

>>Watch the latest HW VIDEO - WEEK #5 DUE MONDAY
http://youtu.be/4D40dedScZQ


>> Microscope Lab #2 - IN CLASS on MONDAY DUE TUESDAY
Link to wksht: https:docs.google.com/file/d/0B3gS-GC6LSDWSTVFQkhOYURZcUE/edit?usp=sharing

>> Microscope Lab #3 - IN CLASS on THURSDAY DUE FRIDAY
Link to wksht: https:docs.google.com/file/d/0B3gS-GC6LSDWVkhtMTlJdHQyaVE/edit?usp=sharing

>> QUIZ ON FRIDAY - REVIEW FOR CELLS -CHAPTER 4

Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Week 5 Video

Click link or watch below:
 http://youtu.be/4D40dedScZQ

 

Update - Sep 2 - Sep 6 (Week 4)

Hi,
This week!

>>  PEPSI CHALLENGE LAB + CONCLUSIONS DUE on TUESDAY, SEP. 6
Click here for link to the worksheet.

>> Have your child LOOK OVER CHAPTER 4 in the textbook.

>> NEW Homework Video - WATCH NOW - click here, or watch below: http://youtu.be/6a2T_mQocxU


Thanks!
Mr. Sandoval

Update - Aug. 26 - Aug. 30 (Week 3)

Hi,
THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS:

>>HOMEWORK *VIDEO* NOTES-- DUE THIS TUESDAY
Click here: http://youtu.be/WsWP5W39WOQ

>> MYSTERIOUS BEADS LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE THIS WEDNESDAY:
Link to worksheet if needed:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JjQED3c3z77sWFG3LZGCWN0K29gSKI2_WU6qixPRNe4/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CIqa_MsN
>> PACKET #1 -- DUE THURSDAY:
includes:
Life Science Intro wksht
Science Demos notes
HW video week 2
Black Box Mystery
HW video week 3

>> "PEPSI CHALLENGE" LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- IN CLASS THIS THURSDAY-- DUE NEXT WEEK (TUESDAY, SEP 3rd)

Other info:
Please sign up for automatic alerts from JupiterGrades if you haven't already.
Please check your child's backpack and binder for neatness and organization!

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

Week 3 HW Video

Click here: http://youtu.be/WsWP5W39WOQ
Or Watch BELOW...

Update - Aug 19 - Aug 23 (Week 2)

Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> HOMEWORK VIDEO - Watch and do short assignment:

http://youtu.be/bIixjLki-j4 (or see below)

>> "STRAW BOAT" LAB + CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH (TYPED) = IN CLASS on MONDAY // DUE WEDNESDAY

Link to the LAB WORKSHEET:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pIOZgXLnzHPlTiU7sPBeAaNMoQ-g9LAZR-mfbbeIwds/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CNu0xvEC

>> "MYSTERIOUS BEADS"LAB -- IN CLASS on THURSDAY + FRIDAY// DUE NEXT WEEK

More information to come on Thursday.

>> "SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL" - PARENT INFO MEETING - THIS THURSDAY, AUG. 22 @ PARKWAY

This will be a short meeting to give you information about how to help your child have a successful middle school year. Also. there will be help on accessing web grades online.
There will be two sessions: 5-5:45pm and 6:15-7pm.
Please RSPV to the school office or let me know which session you would like to attend.

Update - Aug. 15 - New HW Video for Week 2!

Here is the new video - please check it out and do the short assignment at the end. Thanks!

Update - Aug. 15 (Week 1)

Hi,
Welcome to Parkway - I am your child's new science teacher. I look forward to a great school year! Please read the info below.
Thanks, Mr. Sandoval

>> HOMEWORK DUE FRIDAY -- "What is Biology?" - picture & paragraph (typed or pen)
Here is a link to the handout:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QzTNTVqUWsyzQ29C8UjAKpq075s5hSOzTpQa8MZGg/edit?usp=sharing

>> HOMEWORK VIDEO DUE NEXT MONDAY -- There will be a new video posted at mrsandoval.com on Friday for your child to watch this weekend.

>> "SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL" - PARENT INFO MEETING - NEXT THURSDAY, AUG. 22 @ PARKWAY
This will be a short meeting to give you information about how to help your child have a successful middle school year. Also. there will be help on accessing web grades online.
There will be two sessions: 5-5:45pm and 6:15-7pm.
Please RSPV to the school office or let me know which session you would like to attend.

Welcome: Week ONE - 2013-2014 School Year!

Welcome to Mr. Sandoval's 7th grade life science class. Check here EVERY Monday or Tuesday for important updates!

You can do two things right now:

1. Get all of your materials ready: spiral notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, paper, binders, ruler, calculator, etc.
(For science you need ONE spiral notebook (70 pages is fine) and ONE pocket folder.)

2. Watch this video RIGHT AWAY!... The FIRST week of school (Aug 13-16):

Here's to a great year in science!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - June 10 - June 14 (LAST WEEK!)

Hi,

FOUR more days to go!

It has been a great year! I've really enjoyed working with the students this year. Thanks for helping and working with your child this year to help them succeed. It is important for your child to keep working hard all the way through the last day.

Remember - the summer is a time for fun, BUT, it is also an important time to keep your child's brain ACTIVE and THINKING -- 8th GRADE is going to be challenging and your child should start the school year up to speed! 

Here are some links for "summer learning" ideas... have fun!

http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=SLDForParents

http://school.familyeducation.com/summer/family-learning/36089.html

http://www.adlit.org/article/24234/

What activities do you have planned for your student? Will your child be doing any reading? Enrichment activities?

Thanks, again!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - May 31 (Week 34)

Hi,

>> CHECK WEB GRADES FOR UPDATED GRADES!

We finished our LAST final assessment for BODY SYSTEMS - the students did GREAT!

please check web grades for the LATEST science grade: 

http://jupitergrades.com 

>> PROJECT ALERT/ FAMILY LIFE -- Through the end of the year we are doing lessons on Project Alert (drug, alcohol, tobacco resistance lessons) and FAMILY LIFE (reproduction, chapter 19 in textbook).

Thanks!

Update - May 20 - May 24 (Week 33)

Hi,

BIG WEEK: 

>> HUMAN BODY PROJECT DUE -- THURSDAY -- Typed or INK on lined paper

>> BODY SYSTEMS FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM -- FRIDAY

Study journal notes, packet notes, saved work, TEXT - chapter 15-17

>> PACKET #10 DUE FRIDAY

Frog HW video

Bones and Muscles HW video

Frog Life Cycle diagram

Frog Internet

Amphibians handout

Warm-Up Graph

Bones and Muscles Study Guide

Muscle Fatigue Lab

Body Systems Chart

Human Body Project - NOTES

Human Body Project - ROUGH DRAFT

THANKS,

Mr. Sandoval

Update - May 13-17 (Week 32)

THIS WEEK...

>> HUMAN BODY MINI-RESEARCH PROJECT -- STARTS **THURSDAY** IN CLASS

Students need to come up with their OWN QUESTION or TOPIC about the human body to RESEARCH. 

They will TYPE a ONE page report. Talk to your child and help them come up with a question or topic.

Link to the handout:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMTSTffjO1jrHyySSjPjNzArACyQNH3QImfluT5r8dE/edit?usp=sharing

>> ORGANIZATION -- Check your child's backpack -- make sure they are organized and all caught up on work!

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - May 6 - May 10 (Week 31)

Hi,

TO DO THIS WEEK:

>> THIS WEDNESDAY (per. 1, 3) or THURSDAY (per. 2, 4, 6) is the FROG DISSECTION LAB in class.

>> FROG DISSECTION + FROG STUDY GUIDE + CONCLUSION DUE FRIDAY, MAY 10. 

>> NEW HOMEWORK VIDEO DUE MONDAY, MAY 13:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/skeleton-muscles/7260191/?ref=link

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - April 29 - May 3 (Week 30) - STATE TESTING

>> STATE TESTING STARTS TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)!  Please make sure...

1. Your child is WELL RESTED

2. EATS BREAKFAST

3. Is ON TIME and at school every day (please try not to make dentist/ doctor appointments this week or next).

4. Is READY to do their BEST

Click here for daily testing schedule.

>> CHECK WEB GRADES -- please check JupiterGrades.com to look at your child's grades. Some students are missing the first assignments for the new quarter. 

I don't want any students falling behind this early. Please help your student to stay on top of their assignments in all classes!

***LET ME KNOW if you do not have your login or password information.

>> FROG DISSECTION STUDY GUIDE -- we are working on this throughout the week. 

FROG DISSECTION QUIZ -- next MONDAY

Frog Dissection LAB is NEXT week on Wed. or Thursday.

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - April 25 - HOMEWORK UPDATE

>> PACKET #9 DUE FRIDAY/ TOMORROW

checklist:

Spring Break HW video

Nervous System HW video

Nutrients Cornell Notes

Nutrition Label Challenge

Nervous System Cornell Notes

Nervous System Mini-Lab

Optics Lab

Eye Dissection Packet

ABC List/ Crossword worksheet

Respiratory System Cornell Notes

Body Systems Internet

>> NEW H.W. Video is assigned, due MONDAY:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/frog-dissection/7308556/?ref=link

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - April 22 - April 26 (Week 29)

Hi,

**NEW QUARTER #4! Please make sure your student is organized and ready to start the new quarter!**

HOMEWORK DUE:

>> RESPIRATORY/ LUNG VOLUME LAB + CONCLUSIONS DUE TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)

Here is the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3gS-GC6LSDWei1xcm15V2F2cTQ/edit?usp=sharing

>> PACKET #9 DUE FRIDAY

In the Packet SO FAR...

Spring Break HW video

Nervous System HW video

Nutrients Cornell Notes

Nutrition Label Challenge

Nervous System Cornell Notes

Nervous System Mini-Lab

Optics Lab

Eye Dissection Packet

ABC List/ Crossword worksheet

>> NEW H.W. Video will be assigned on Thursday -- DUE MONDAY.

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Update - April 15 - April 19 (Week 28)

Hi,

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME FRIDAY w/ students -- NEW QUARTER STARTS NOW!

We are in a new quarter -- all students start over with a NEW science grade -- please help your child to make sure ALL work is turned in, and on time! Let's finish the year strong!

>> HW THIS WEEK -- EYE PACKET -- Make sure your child finishes their EYE packet by Friday.

>> QUIZ ON FRIDAY  -- Study body systems!

Thank you, 

Mr. Sandoval

Update - April 12 -- New HW Video - The Eye and Nervous System

New Homework Video -- watch the video and do the notes:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/eye/6857549/?ref=link

Update - April 8 - April 12 (Week 27)

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> FOOD LABEL -- BRING IN ONE FOOD LABEL/ NUTRITION FACTS -- DUE TUESDAY

>> NUTRITION LOG  + CONCLUSIONS --- GO, SLOW, WHOA FOODS -- DUE THURSDAY

Link to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VU4Xw3BGggYMCzRt9HsIS-KhLLq4v5pB5BkZF_yXF_I/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CLDT_9cO

>> MATERIALS ORGANIZATION -- Please make sure your child is organized and has all work turned in. CHECK WEB GRADES!

Thanks!

Mr. Sandoval

Spring Break Update/ *NEW* HW VIDEO

Hi,

Please make sure your child is rested and ready to go when we come back to school -- California State Testing begins on May 1st!

>> HOMEWORK VACATION VIDEO PRESENTATION -- here is a SHORT presentation to have viewed and completed by Monday, April 8th.

Click here, or view below:

http://prezi.com/e8ltjlbu-vh0/spring-preview-2013-mr-sandoval/?auth_key=46a22cf1a8080f393bb49b085fca61ee1bc3af88&kw=view-e8ltjlbu-vh0&rc=ref-13339668

This is a NEW presentation website. It can be played automatically or forwarded one slide at a time by hitting the arrows <- -=""> at the bottom of the screen.

Have a great spring break!

Mr. Sandoval