Lesson 1 - Monday, Nov 18
Today in science: After reminding students–but especially those students who missed last week’s Thursday and/or Friday lessons–of the two assignments we submitted to the Google Science Classroom about the male and female reproductive system structures (and functions!), B & C period students were asked to complete two practice ‘structure/function’ quizzes about both the female and male reproductive systems (which Dr. M projected onto the white board). They then began investigating the special adaptations of both the sperm and egg cells by using two short videos and taking some notes.
Since they had finished learning about the special adaptations of the sperm and egg cells last Friday, H period began watching the BBC’s Human Body video, which documents the complete process of human conception, fetal growth and development, and birth. This video will take two class periods and we will map the key processes seen in the video with a new tool we’re calling “Sketchnotes.”
Homework: Students may choose to continue reviewing for the Chemical Reactions & Matter unit test, which is scheduled for Tuesday, 19 Nov (B & C period) and Wednesday, 20 Nov.
Lesson 2 - Tue, Nov 19 (B, C) & Wed, Nov 20 (H)
Today in science: Students had the entire lesson to complete the 6-question Bath Bomb Reaction (unit) test. Most students completed the test during the 60-minute lesson.
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Lesson 3 - Wed, Nov 20 (B, C) & Thu, Nov 21 (H)
Today in science: This was B & C period’s first day watching the BBC’s Human Body video, which documents the complete process of human conception, fetal growth and development, and birth. B & C period students also learned how to do Sketchnotes, a new notetaking technique we will use to learn and understand the many processes performed by the male and female reproductive systems. Dr. M either showed students how to construct a 3-column template (or gave them a pre-formatted version) and had them complete the first two entries: ovulation and fertilization.
Some B period students yet to complete the Bath Bomb Reaction test went to the library to finish the test with Mr. Barry.
Homework: —
Lesson 4 - Thu, Nov 21 (B) & Fri, Nov 22 (C, H)
Today in science: All periods continued adding to our Sketchnotes today and watching the BBC’s Human Body video as a primary source of information for our notes.
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Announcements...
The DRIVING QUESTION of our current unit is: How can we make something alive (something new!) that wasn't there before?
C & H period homework collection days: Wednesday & Friday.
B period homework collection days: Tuesday & Thursday.
Including this week, there are 7 weeks of school before the end of the Fall Semester.