SWJH 8th Grade Science Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Stephanie Sicairos
- Term
- Spring 2020
- Grade Level
- Science
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
Hello Mustangs!
We have reached the last week of school! We wish we could be in school to celebrate your accomplishment of being promoted to high school. Although we are not able to celebrate as we had expected, we hope to see you at the drive thru promotion on Tuesday. We are very eager to see all of you for one last time! Additionally, we would like to wish you the best as you move on to high school. It will be a new journey and a roller coaster of emotions, but never give up. Remember to always try your best and you will accomplish all your goals! Lastly, thank you to everybody who completed the online assignments for the last seven weeks. You guys are awesome! Congratulations class of 2020! 🎓🎉
Sincerely,
Ms. Cabrera and Ms. Sicairos.
*Zoom Celebration*
Students, if you have Miss Cabrera for science or Miss Mendoza for social studies and would like to join us for a zoom celebration, you can find the meeting information right below. We will be playing fun trivia games! Feel free to bring your own snacks! Hope to see you there!
Thursday May 21 at 1 PM
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Feeling Bored?
We are sharing with you six different links to places offering virtual tours. Feel free to explore them and share your experience with us. Have fun and enjoy the “virtual” trip!
National Aquarium
https://aqua.org/media/virtualtours/baltimore/index.html
SeaWorld Orlando
https://www.visitorlando.com/en/things-to-do/virtual-tours/seaworld-orlando
LegoLand
https://www.legoland.dk/en/accommodation/hotel-legoland/virtual-tour/
Houston Zoo
https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/
The British Museum
https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
National Air and Space Museum
https://tinyurl.com/y7hpkcmm
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Due:
Assignment 7
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera & Miss Sicairos
*Office Hours*
Miss Cabrera and Miss Sicairos will be holding office hours through Zoom every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. We will be available to answer questions, help you with the assignments, and provide you with extra resources and activities.
Instructions:
1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Assignment 7: Week of May 11 - May 17
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to explain how natural hazards can lead to natural disasters.
Monday: Natural Hazards
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the video about Natural hazards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bmOmozR7ZQ
Step 2: Go to Study Island and complete the lesson’s practice questions titled “Predicting Geological Hazards.”
Tuesday: Ring of Fire
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Explore the following websites to answer the Ring of Fire review questions.
https://www.helpteaching.com/lessons/355/the-ring-of-fire
https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/rof.html
https://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/fire.html
Step 2: Complete the Ring of Fire Review questions
- What is the “Ring of Fire”?
- About how many volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire?
- The Ring of Fire covers over __________ miles and follows the rim of the ____________ Ocean.
- Name at least three trenches that form part of the Ring of Fire.
Wednesday:Human Impact
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to Study Island and read the lesson titled “Humans Impact on the Environment.”
Step 2: Complete the practice option for this same lesson.
Thursday:Human Impact
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video about different ways humans have impacted the environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKZMGBA_0Ik
Step 2: Create a drawing representing either a positive or negative impact humans have on the environment.
*Zoom Meeting*
- Every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. https://zoom.us/
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Friday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Study Island” app.
Step 3: Select the “My Classes” tab.
Step 4: Select the “View Assignments” button for your science class.
Step 5: Select the quiz titled “Natural Hazards/Human Impact.”
Test will be available from Monday May 11 thru Sunday May 17
Step 6: After you have answered all questions, submit your quiz and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Study Island, open the pdf document “Study Island Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the assignments.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Due:
Assignment #6
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera & Miss Sicairos
*Office Hours*
Miss Cabrera and Miss Sicairos will be holding office hours through Zoom every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. We will be available to answer questions, help you with the assignments, and provide you with extra resources and activities.
Instructions:
1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Assignment 6: Week of May 4 - May 8
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to explain the accomplishments and discoveries of famous scientists by completing a graphic organizer.
Monday: Darwin
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video about Charles Darwin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXDHpwm23-4
Step 2: Complete the scientist chart for Charles Darwin’s section attached in the link below as a Google Doc (you will need to be signed in to your account in order to make a copy) and also as a pdf attachment in the bottom of the page.
Scientist Chart: https://tinyurl.com/y73fbe59
Tuesday: Newton
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video about Isaac Newton.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X09rtF7WMjI
Step 2: Complete the scientist chart for Isaac Newton’s section.
Wednesday: Franklin, Watson & Crick
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following videos about Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick.
Franklin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPfKdzREL5Q
Watson & Crick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWwKkGmwhsA
Step 2: Complete the scientist chart for Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick’s sections.
Thursday: Bacon & Mendel
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following videos about Francis Bacon and Gregor Mendel.
Bacon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj4N0O7QnPY
Mendel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt1RFnWNzk
Step 2: Complete the scientist chart for Francis Bacon and Gregor Mendel’s sections.
*Zoom Meeting*
- Every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. https://zoom.us/
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Friday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Galileo K-12” app.
Step 3: Select your science class and teacher’s name.
Step 4: Select the yellow button “Take Test,” and then select the quiz titled “History of Science.” The test will be available from Monday - Sunday from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
(You will only have 60 minutes to complete the quiz.)
Step 5: After you have answered all questions, submit your test and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Galileo, open the pdf document “Galileo Login Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the test.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Attachments: ⇩
Scientist Chart (pdf version): https://tinyurl.com/ybuerjed
Due:
Assignment 5
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera and Miss Sicairos
*Office Hours*
Miss Cabrera and Miss Sicairos will be holding office hours through Zoom every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. We will be available to answer questions, help you with the assignments, and provide you with extra resources and activities.
Instructions:
1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Assignment 5: Week of April 27 - May 1
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to research and explain the impact humans have on the environment by creating a project.
Monday: Earth Day Week
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video about Earth Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WA8FpGI5Sw&feature=youtu.be
Step 2: Select a way you can impact the environment. Here are some examples how you can make a difference: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ocean/earthday.html (You will research and create a poster/slide presentation on the topic you selected.)
Step 3: Go to Study Island and complete the assignment titled “Science Lesson.”
Tuesday: Research
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Research your topic. Think about the negative impact it has on the environment and ways we can help. You can use this website to research different environmental topics: https://sciencing.com/environment/
For example: you can research the “effect of water waste.”
Step 2: As you research make sure to take notes as you will need this for your final poster/slide.
Wednesday & Thursday: Earth Day Projects
- Activity/Assignment:
Using Google Slides or PowerPoint and the research you gathered, create a presentation that includes images and the following requirements.
Slide 1: Title page with student name and teacher name
Slide 2: Description of the topic you selected
Slide 3: Negative impact on the environment
Slide 4: Different ways we can help our environment (at least 3 examples)
Slide 5: Explain one thing you will do at home to have a positive impact (include picture, if possible)
Slide 6: Explain what you learned during this project
Option 2: If you do not have access to Google Slides or PowerPoint, you can create a mini poster on a piece of paper that includes all of the requirements above.
*Zoom Meeting*
- Every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. https://zoom.us/
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Friday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Study Island” app.
Step 3: Select the “my classes” tab.
Step 4: Select the “view assignments” button for your science class.
Step 5: Select the quiz titled “Quiz 5 Earth Day.”
Test will be available from Monday April 27 thru Sunday May 3.
Step 6: After you have answered all questions, submit your quiz and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Study Island, open the pdf document “Study Island Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the assignments.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Attachments: ⇩
Due:
Assignment
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera & Miss Sicairos
*Office Hours*
Miss Cabrera and Miss Sicairos will be holding office hours through Zoom every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM. We will be available to answer questions and help you with the assignments.
Instructions:
1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Assignment 4: Week of April 20-24
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to explain how natural selection affects living organisms by creating a presentation.
Monday: Natural Selection
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video about Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQf1owiEje8
Step 2: List the 4 principles of natural selection and explain what each of them means. Keep it safely as you will need this for Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday: Evolution and Adaptation
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Read the article titled “Evolution and Adaptation” from the link below or from the attachments at the bottom of the page.
Step 2: As you are reading the article take notes and think about the following questions. Keep your notes safely as you will need them to create a presentation.
- What is adaptation?
- Why is it important for organisms to adapt to their surroundings?
- What is evolution?
- What causes organisms to evolve?
- How are evolution and adaptation similar? How are they different?
Article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q95M9vGXdXH5ZkE1YMeW7yF8tskUBRo5/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday & Thursday: Presentations
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Select any living organism as your topic. (ex: giraffe, polar bear, jaguar, etc.)
Step 2: Using Google Slides or PowerPoint, create a presentation that includes images and the following requirements. You can use Tuesday’s article for slides 3 and 4 but do not copy word for word; summarize!
Slide 1: Title page with student name and teacher name
Slide 2: The 4 Principles of Natural Selection
Slide 3: Similarities between evolution and adaptation
Slide 4: Differences between evolution and adaptation
Slide 5: Name of organism you selected and interesting facts about it
Slide 6: Examples of adaptations that allow the organism to survive
Slide 7: Explain how this organism has evolved throughout time
Option 2: If you do not have access to Google Slides or PowerPoint, you can create a mini poster on a piece of paper that includes all of the requirements above.
- Every Thursday from 12 PM - 1 PM.
- Detailed instructions have been posted at the beginning of the assignment.
- Zoom: https://zoom.us/
- Join with FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807
PASSWORD: 018926
Friday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Study Island” app.
Step 3: Select the “my classes” tab.
Step 4: Select the “view assignments” button for your science class.
Step 5: Select the quiz titled “Quiz 4 Natural Selection.”
Test will be available from Monday April 20 thru Sunday April 26.
Step 6: After you have answered all questions, submit your quiz and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Study Island, open the pdf document “Study Island Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the assignments.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Attachments: ⇩
Due:
Assignment
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera & Miss Sicairos
Assignment 3: Week of April 13-17
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to explain Newton’s Laws of Motion and apply them to different scenarios.
Monday: 1st Law of Motion
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the video first and then answer the “test yourself” questions.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/inertia.htm
Step 2: Answer the following two questions.
- What is another name for the first law of motion? Why is it given that name?
- Why should we wear seatbelts? Use Newton’s 1st Law in your answer.
Tuesday: 2nd Law of Motion
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPZ2bjW53c8
Step 2: Watch the second video and then answer the “test yourself” practice questions.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/forces-and-motion/acceleration.htm
Wednesday: Acceleration
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video to review the use of the acceleration formula.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzA6IBWUEDE
Step 2: Use the acceleration formula to solve the following practice problems.
Acceleration (a) = Force (F)
Mass (m)
- Find the force if the mass is 6 kg and the acceleration is 12 m/s2.
- Find the mass if the force is 18 N and the acceleration is 2 m/s2.
- Find the acceleration if the force is 10 N and the mass is 5000 g.
Thursday: 3rd Law of Motion
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkVU-bj9bDk
Step 2: Answer review questions
- What does Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion state?
- Provide an example of a scenario that uses Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion.
- A 68-kg woman exerts 20 N of force against a 12-kg box. How many Newtons of force does the box exert on the woman? Explain.
- Describe the action and reaction forces when a hammer hits a nail. Use Newton’s 3rd Law in your answer.
Friday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Study Island” app.
Step 3: Select the “my classes” tab.
Step 4: Select “view assignments” button for your science class.
Step 5: Select the quiz titled “Quiz 3 Laws of Motion.”
Test will be available from Monday Apr 13, 2020 thru Sunday Apr 19.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Study Island, open the pdf document “Study Island Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the assignments.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Attachments: ⇩
Due:
Assignment
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera & Miss Sicairos
Assignment 2: Week of April 6-9
Weekly Objective: By the end of the week, I will be able to identify the physical properties of the three states of matter, identify when a chemical change has occurred, and explain the systematic organization of the periodic table.
Monday: States of Matter
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Read the following article and watch the video to review the three states of matter.
Article: http://chemistry.elmhurst.edu/vchembook/104Aphysprop.html
Video: http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/matter/solids-liquids-gases.ht
Step 2: Complete the attached worksheet titled Properties of Matter. You can find the worksheet in the following link and also as an attachment in the bottom of the page.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7e0dIQBFsjZgOXn0TdN-xbniMn_dQHe/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday: Chemical Changes
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Read the article titled “Chemical Change” by opening the following link.
https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/section/2.9/primary/lesson/chemical-change-ms-ps
Step 2: Answer the 4 review questions at the bottom of the article.
- What happens in any chemical change?
- List three signs that a chemical change has occurred.
- Give an example of a chemical change. Explain why you think it is a chemical change.
- Why can chemical changes often not be reversed?
Wednesday: The Periodic Table
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Review the periodic table by playing a game.
Open the following link https://quizizz.com/join and enter the game code: 523195
*NOTE: You do not have to create an account. Only enter your full name (first name and last name) when joining the game.
Step 2: Start the game and answer the questions.
➠You can find a copy of the “Periodic Table of Elements” here https://ptable.com/print/periodic-table.pdf and also in the attachments in the bottom of the page.
Thursday: Quiz
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password.
Username = ID Number (example: 20004578)
Password = Date of birth with no dashes (example: 12092005)
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Galileo K-12” app.
Step 3: Select your science class and teacher’s name.
Step 4: Select the yellow button “Take Test,” and then select the quiz titled “Quiz 2 Matter.” (NOTE: You will only have 60 minutes to complete the quiz.)
Step 5: After you have answered all questions, submit your test and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Galileo, open the pdf document “Galileo Login Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the test.
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Have a great and restful weekend!
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments you can scan or take a picture of your work and attach it to the email to receive feedback. Feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, puede escanear o tomar una fotografĂa de su trabajo y adjuntarla al correo electrĂłnico para recibir comentarios sobre su trabajo. No dude en enviarnos un correo electrĂłnico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
Attachments: ⇩
Due:
Assignment
8th Grade Science
Teachers: Miss Cabrera, Miss Sicairos
Assignment 1
Week of March 23-27
Monday: Cells
- Objective: Today, I will be able to identify and explain the different functions of organelles in cells by using flashcards.
- Standard: S4CO2PO1 - Life Science
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Read the following article “Cellular Organelles and Structure” to review cells, their organelles, and their functions.
https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/cells/eukaryotic-cells/a/organelles-article
Step 2: After reading the article, test your knowledge by trying to match each function with the name of the organelle using the flashcards in Quizlet.
https://quizlet.com/497450810/flashcards
Step 3 (optional): Play the “Gravity” game in Quizlet by trying to guess the term before the asteroid falls. Open the link and select “Get Started.” In the section “answer with,” select “Term” from the dropdown menu, and then select “let’s go” to begin.
https://quizlet.com/497450810/gravity
Tuesday: Mitosis
- Objective: Today, I will be able to explain the process of mitosis and its purpose in living organisms.
- Standard: S4CO2PO1 - Life Science
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video to review the process of mitosis and its purpose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNwJbMovnVQ
Step 2: Answer the following 5 questions using complete sentences. You can answer them on a separate piece of paper or on a Google Doc and share it with your teacher for feedback.
- What are the three main purposes of mitosis?
- Explain what happens to the chromosomes during Anaphase.
- In which stage of mitosis are the chromosomes duplicated?
- Compare and contrast the two new cells formed after mitosis.
- Provide a scenario in which a cell would go through the process of mitosis for the purpose of growth and repair.
Wednesday: Meiosis
- Objective: Today, I will be able to explain the process of meiosis and its purpose in living organisms.
- Standard: S4CO2PO1 - Life Science
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Watch the following video to review the process of meiosis and its purpose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzDMG7ke69g
Step 2: Answer the following 4 questions using complete sentences. You can answer them on a separate piece of paper or on a Google Doc and share it with your teacher for feedback.
- Define gametes.
- Explain the importance of interphase during meiosis.
- How does “crossing over” affect the variety of siblings even when they have the same parents?
- List at least 3 differences between mitosis and meiosis.
Thursday: Punnett Squares
- Objective: Today, I will be able to calculate the probability of inherited traits by applying Punnett Squares to different scenarios.
- Standard: S4CO2PO2 - Life Science
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Read the following article to review the purpose of Punnett Squares.
https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/mendel/mendel_2.htm
Step 2: Test your knowledge by completing the review questions in the following link.
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078778066/student_view0/chapter5/math_practice.html
Friday: Quiz
- Objective: Today, I will be able to demonstrate mastery of genetics concepts by taking a quiz.
- Standard: S4CO2PO1 and S4CO2PO2 - Life Science
- Activity/Assignment:
Step 1: Go to https://clever.com and log in using your badge (if you have access to it) or using your username and password (username is your ID number and the Password is your birthday with no dashes, example: 12092005).
Step 2: After logging in, select the “Galileo K-12” app.
Step 3: Select your science class and the teacher’s name.
Step 4: Select the yellow button “Take Test,” and then select the quiz titled “Quiz 1 Genetics.”
Step 5: After you have answered all questions, submit your test and log out.
*** NOTE: If you are having trouble accessing Galileo, open the pdf document “Galileo Login Instructions” for step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access tests.
Special Instructions:
If you need help with the assignments, feel free to email us with any questions or doubts you may have. You can also scan your work or take a picture of it and attach it to the email to receive feedback about your work.
Si necesita ayuda con las tareas, no dude en enviarnos un correo electrónico con cualquier pregunta o duda que pueda tener. También puede escanear su trabajo o tomar una foto y adjuntarlo al correo electrónico para recibir comentarios de su trabajo.
Ms. Cabrera’s Email: [email protected]
Ms. Sicairos’ Email: [email protected]
AIMS PRACTICE LINK:
https://az.testnav.com/client/index.html
Feel free to access the AIMS 8th Grade Science Practice Test to review and prepare for the upcoming state assessment.
Step 1: Scroll down to the very bottom and select: “Mic Check & Sample Tests”.
Step 2: Click on the first option: “AIMS Science – Practice Tests”.
Step 3: Click on the second option: “Grade 8 Practice Test”.
Step 4: Click on the blue “Start” button to begin.
Step 5: Click on the blue “Start” button once again to begin Section 1.
*** NOTE: You can find detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots on how to access the test in the pdf document “AIMS Practice Instructions.”