Fossil Ridge - Mrs. Christiansen

We are now starting the Cells unit, here is a brief view of what we will be doing the next unit:

1/24 Begin lesson 1 in chapter 1 in green book about Diversity of Cells
1/25 take notes on diversity of cells, begin DR for 1-1
1/26 begin lesson 2 on the interior of cells, take notes
1/27 Color cells in journals, grade 1-1 DR, begin 1-2 DR if time
1/28 1-2 DR, Cell structure and functions

1/31 Learn to draw cells under a microscope for lab, get ready for microscope lab
2/1 Microscope lab!!!
2/2 Lesson 1-3 about the levels of organization, take notes, Complete DR
2/3 correct 1-2 DR, levels of organization notes in journal, finish DR, specialized cells
2/4 Circulatory system grade 1-3 DR

2/7 Respiratory system
2/8 Skeletal and Muscular system
2/9 2-1 Exchange with the environment (how cells get stuff in and out of them), Diffusion review
2/10 Review for test, finish up any cell stuff
2/11 Test on Cells

***Test on Cells will be on 2/11. There is a practice test at www.frisci7.utips.washk12.org

Students who do not pass the cells test will be relearning the information and retaking the test on 2/15 & 2/16. Those who pass the first time will get to do some fun science enrichment stuff to celebrate their achievement on those two days!!!

Important upcoming dates for the term
2/11 Late work due
2/18 End of the term!!!