Lesson 1 - Monday, Dec 2
Today in science: To help them begin reviewing for the Human Reproduction unit test scheduled for the end of the current school week, Dr. M asked students to update and complete their Sketchnotes project. This meant that students added to the “process,” “description,” and “sketch/illustration” columns. He also met with individually with students who missed some, many, or all of last week’s science lessons to help them better understand what they missed.
Homework: Students should spend 20 minutes outside of school preparing for the Human Reproduction unit test. Dr. M has made review materials available in both the Google Science Classroom and in Veracross.
Lesson 2 - Tue, Dec 3 (B, C) & Wed, Dec 4 (H)
Today in science: To help them continue reviewing for the Human Reproduction unit test scheduled for the end of the current school week, Dr. M returned graded work to students related to their study of male and female reproductive systems, human reproduction, sex cells, sexual reproduction, and pregnancy. Of these topics, special attention was given to pregnancy, which seemed to cause some confusion with many students. Thus, we reviewed (among other topics) the structures and functions of the uterus, umbilical cord, amniotic sac and fluid, and the placenta.
Homework: Students should spend 20 minutes outside of school preparing for the Human Reproduction unit test. Dr. M has made review materials available in both the Google Science Classroom and in Veracross.
Lesson 3 - Wed, Dec 4 (B, C) & Thu, Dec 5 (H)
Today in science: To wrap up their Human Reproduction unit topics, students spent time with Dr. M learning about the menstrual cycle and other signs of puberty.
Homework: Students should spend 20 minutes outside of school preparing for the Human Reproduction unit test. Dr. M has made review materials available in both the Google Science Classroom and in Veracross.
Lesson 4 - Thu, Dec 5 (B) & Fri, Dec 6 (C, H)
Today in science: Students in all periods took the Human Reproduction test during today’s 60 minute lesson. Absent students will be asked to complete their tests during Monday’s science class.
Homework: Students unable to take the Human Reproduction unit test during Lesson 4 should spend time outside of school this weekend preparing for it. Dr. M has made review materials available in both the Google Science Classroom and in Veracross.
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 5 weeks of school before the end of the Fall Semester.