1st Hour Science-2020-21 Assignments
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- 2020-2021 School Year
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Carefully follow the directions to complete this color-by-number activity. Please make sure it is turned in by the due date! 🖍
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Please click on the link below to log into Edpuzzle with your school email account. :)
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Open the slides and observe the picture of the fruit flies. Using your knowledge of heredity, predict which set of fruit flies are most likely the parents of the offspring. Answer the questions on slide 2.
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Watch the assigned AAPI Heritage Month 2021 Movie in Brainpop then answer the following question.
Which computer function is most similar to how CRISPR works?
Log in to your BrainPop account to watch the movie that has been assigned to you.
To log in, follow these steps:
1. Log in to classlink by opening a new tab (https://launchpad.classlink.com/melnap).
2. Click on the BrainPop icon.
3. Once you are logged into your account (this should happen automatically), click on the assignment or notification tab to see your assignments. Look for the video "AAPI Heritage Month 2021 Movie" and watch the movie.
Which computer function is most similar to how CRISPR works?
Log in to your BrainPop account to watch the movie that has been assigned to you.
To log in, follow these steps:
1. Log in to classlink by opening a new tab (https://launchpad.classlink.com/melnap).
2. Click on the BrainPop icon.
3. Once you are logged into your account (this should happen automatically), click on the assignment or notification tab to see your assignments. Look for the video "AAPI Heritage Month 2021 Movie" and watch the movie.
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You can access this video by following these steps:
1. Log in to classlink by opening a new tab (https://launchpad.classlink.com/melnap).
2. Click on the Stemscopes icon.
3. Once you are logged into your account (this will happen automatically), click on the assignment to watch the video. YOU WILL NOT BE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN STEMSCOPES... there is a separate assignment here in google classroom for you to answer the questions. Please ask if you have any questions!
1. Log in to classlink by opening a new tab (https://launchpad.classlink.com/melnap).
2. Click on the Stemscopes icon.
3. Once you are logged into your account (this will happen automatically), click on the assignment to watch the video. YOU WILL NOT BE ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS IN STEMSCOPES... there is a separate assignment here in google classroom for you to answer the questions. Please ask if you have any questions!
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😎Good Morning!😎
Please use the link below to play the Blooket on Inherited Traits. Make sure to play the game before noon today, in order to be marked PRESENT for 1st hour class today.
YOU MUST TYPE YOUR REAL NAME IN ORDER TO GET CREDIT FOR THIS! 👍🏽
Have an awesome weekend!
Mrs. Smith✌🏼💛😊
Please use the link below to play the Blooket on Inherited Traits. Make sure to play the game before noon today, in order to be marked PRESENT for 1st hour class today.
YOU MUST TYPE YOUR REAL NAME IN ORDER TO GET CREDIT FOR THIS! 👍🏽
Have an awesome weekend!
Mrs. Smith✌🏼💛😊
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What kinds of traits did YOU inherit from your parents? Are those traits dominant or recessive? Dive into this activity to find out more! 😊
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Please take your time to read the directions and complete this assignment using the resources given to you.
Retakes are NOT PERMITTED on this assignment, so be sure to do your absolute best and check your work before turning it in for a grade.
⭐⭐Do your best!! You've got this!! 🧠musc
Retakes are NOT PERMITTED on this assignment, so be sure to do your absolute best and check your work before turning it in for a grade.
⭐⭐Do your best!! You've got this!! 🧠musc
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1. Type the name of the monster whose statement you agree with most. Give a brief reason why you agree.
2. Respond to at least one other student's answer and stay on topic.
Examples: "I agree with you because... "
"I disagree with you because... "
"What do you think about..."
"Could [monster's name] also be correct?"
2. Respond to at least one other student's answer and stay on topic.
Examples: "I agree with you because... "
"I disagree with you because... "
"What do you think about..."
"Could [monster's name] also be correct?"
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🎥Use the video (link embedded on slide 2) to help you complete the sentences. Click and drag the terms from the word bank to the correct blanks in the sentences. Note: you will use all words from the word bank for each slide. Have fun learning more about photosynthesis! 🌞💧🌼
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Follow the directions in the assignment and turn in the activity through google classroom when you are ready for it to be graded.
⭐**Please pay attention to the activity due date and time!!**⭐
⭐**Please pay attention to the activity due date and time!!**⭐
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QUESTION: How well do you understand the process of photosynthesis so far?
*NOTE* No one else will see your response...only your teacher. 👍🏽
*NOTE* No one else will see your response...only your teacher. 👍🏽
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Follow the directions for the Notice - Wonder - Learn Chart in the attachment below.
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Review for your test next week by playing these 4 Quizizz games. You can play them as many times as you need to be proficient.
*The test is on Wednesday (3-10-21).
*The test is on Wednesday (3-10-21).
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1. Use your school google account to log in to the site below. (All work will be completed and graded on this website, but you can still mark this assignment as 'done' in google classroom when you are finished).
2. Work with your team to correctly answer the questions. It is important that you discuss each question AS A TEAM. Everybody will need to complete their own assignment, but all team members should have the exact same answers. If you do not know an answer, make your best educated guess.
3. Your team will be given ONE "free pass" to use if you get stuck on a question. (Please refer to your teacher's instructions about the free pass).
4. Individual team members may choose to complete the color by number picture (page 2) for extra credit. You can earn up to 10 extra credit points (based on correct colors and neatness).
2. Work with your team to correctly answer the questions. It is important that you discuss each question AS A TEAM. Everybody will need to complete their own assignment, but all team members should have the exact same answers. If you do not know an answer, make your best educated guess.
3. Your team will be given ONE "free pass" to use if you get stuck on a question. (Please refer to your teacher's instructions about the free pass).
4. Individual team members may choose to complete the color by number picture (page 2) for extra credit. You can earn up to 10 extra credit points (based on correct colors and neatness).
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Follow along with your teacher's lesson to help you complete this activity.
*Note* For absent students, the links and directions to access the videos are included on the slides.
*Note* For absent students, the links and directions to access the videos are included on the slides.
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Watch the BrainPop video on Asexual Reproduction for a review.
Read through the information in the attached assignment. Click on the hyperlinks to view additional information, infographics, and videos. Answer the questions on the last slide.
Read through the information in the attached assignment. Click on the hyperlinks to view additional information, infographics, and videos. Answer the questions on the last slide.
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Play this review game as many times as you want until you are satisfied with your score. The highest score you earn before the link expires will be reflected in Student Connect.
*NOTE* Link EXPIRES on Thursday, February 11 @ 3:00pm!!
*NOTE* Link EXPIRES on Thursday, February 11 @ 3:00pm!!
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Answer these questions after watching the Content Connections Video in Stemscopes.
(For directions on how to access the video, please see the information posted as a material: 📽Content Connection Video: Asexual and Sexual Reproduction).
(For directions on how to access the video, please see the information posted as a material: 📽Content Connection Video: Asexual and Sexual Reproduction).
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Use the information provided for you in Stemscopedia to help you complete the Parts of a Flowering Plant slidedeck.
Be sure to turn in this assignment through google classroom when you are finished.
(For extra help, watch the BrainPop video on Pollination).
Be sure to turn in this assignment through google classroom when you are finished.
(For extra help, watch the BrainPop video on Pollination).
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👉Go to CLASSLINK and click on the BrainPop ICON. This will automatically log you in to the correct class and account in BrainPop.
1. Watch the entire BrainPop movie on Plant Growth. (Turn on the subtitles [cc] when watching the movie).
2. Take the review QUIZ.
3. Complete the review CHALLENGE.
1. Watch the entire BrainPop movie on Plant Growth. (Turn on the subtitles [cc] when watching the movie).
2. Take the review QUIZ.
3. Complete the review CHALLENGE.
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While watch the video "The Amazing Way Plants Defend Themselves," fill out the attached form.
You are looking for at least 2 plant structures or behaviors that help ensure a longer life span and increase odds of reproduction in plants.
(There is also a link for a second video you can watch, if you still need more ideas).
You are looking for at least 2 plant structures or behaviors that help ensure a longer life span and increase odds of reproduction in plants.
(There is also a link for a second video you can watch, if you still need more ideas).
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Play this game as many times as you need to score 93% (14/15 correct) or higher. This game will expire on Friday at 3pm⏳, so you must show proficiency before the deadline in order to get credit for this activity.
*IMPORTANT NOTE* You need to use your first and last name to get credit... no code names or nicknames please. 😁👩💻
*IMPORTANT NOTE* You need to use your first and last name to get credit... no code names or nicknames please. 😁👩💻
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In this activity, you will observe various adaptations plants and animals have developed to help their species survive.
Open the document below and read the directions. Follow along with your teacher's instructions as you complete this activity during class time today.
Open the document below and read the directions. Follow along with your teacher's instructions as you complete this activity during class time today.
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Open the document and carefully read and follow all directions. Points earned on this assignment will count as extra credit toward your second quarter science grade. The entire assignment must be completed before turning it in through google classroom. Assignments submitted after 3:00PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 will not be accepted or graded, due to that being the last academic day of the card marking. As always, do your personal best!!
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Open the document and carefully read and follow all directions. Points earned on this assignment will count as extra credit toward your second quarter science grade. The entire assignment must be completed before turning it in through google classroom. Assignments submitted after 3:00PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 will not be accepted or graded, due to that being the last academic day of the card marking. As always, do your personal best!!
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Assignment must be completed and turned in by the end of class today.
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Log in to Student Connect to view your updated, current grade for Science Class. The work you do this week, including the extra credit opportunity, will be added to your grade before report cards are finalized.
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Assignment must be completed and submitted by the end of class today.
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Over the next several class periods, you will be working through various activities to learn about chemical reactions and how this is related to properties of matter. Please work through the areas of the hyperdoc in completion before turning this in for a grade.
C.O.: Students will demonstrate comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation about the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred by completing the activities in the attached hyperdoc.
C.O.: Students will demonstrate comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation about the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred by completing the activities in the attached hyperdoc.
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Demonstrate your understanding of physical and chemical properties by circling the correct answer in 1-12.
Use the color that corresponds to each answer to color the substance on page 2. (For example, if the answer I circled for number 13 is pink, then I would color all of the shapes labeled 13 with the color pink.)
**Be sure to check over your answers with someone (a friend, your teacher, a family member, etc.) before you spend the time coloring the picture. Have fun!
Use the color that corresponds to each answer to color the substance on page 2. (For example, if the answer I circled for number 13 is pink, then I would color all of the shapes labeled 13 with the color pink.)
**Be sure to check over your answers with someone (a friend, your teacher, a family member, etc.) before you spend the time coloring the picture. Have fun!
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Click on the hyperdoc below to find the collection of activities you will be working through as you learn about properties of matter.
Due Date Information:
1. EXPLORE: All of these activities should be completed before class next Monday (11-9-20).
2. EXPLAIN: Begin these activities AFTER our quizizz lesson in class. This should be finished BEFORE you take the quiz next Monday (11-16-20).
3. APPLY: You will begin this activity after taking the quiz next Monday (11-16-20) and it should be finished by the end of class(11-18-20).
**Important Note** You will ONLY be turning in this hyperdoc, because the links to your work should be listed in the designated place on the document.
Due Date Information:
1. EXPLORE: All of these activities should be completed before class next Monday (11-9-20).
2. EXPLAIN: Begin these activities AFTER our quizizz lesson in class. This should be finished BEFORE you take the quiz next Monday (11-16-20).
3. APPLY: You will begin this activity after taking the quiz next Monday (11-16-20) and it should be finished by the end of class(11-18-20).
**Important Note** You will ONLY be turning in this hyperdoc, because the links to your work should be listed in the designated place on the document.
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Use the attached google form to assess your own learning and progress during the first card marking of school. Take your time to reflect on your effort, behavior, timeliness, performance, citizenship, and grades during that past 10 weeks. What are your goals for the next 10 weeks?
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Follow the directions on the attached slide deck and be sure to turn in through google classroom when you are finished with all of the slides! 😀
C.O. Students will be able to demonstrate analysis of matter by using models to show and explain the differences in structure of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
L.O. Students will read for information and write to explain the differences in various types of matter.
C.O. Students will be able to demonstrate analysis of matter by using models to show and explain the differences in structure of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
L.O. Students will read for information and write to explain the differences in various types of matter.
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Open the attached document for the directions and link to the video. You will be practicing your skills as a scientist by making observations, hypotheses, and inferences.
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Explore Activity: Atoms, Molecules, and Extended Structures
In this activity, you will explore various crystalline substances under a microscope and use what you see as a model to identify individual atoms, molecules, repeating subunits, and extended structures.
C.O.: Students will be able to demonstrate application of atoms, molecules, and extended structures by completing the Crystalline Structures Lab activities.
L.O.: Students will write and draw descriptions of salt, sugar and sand using microscopes and the lab sheet directions.
In this activity, you will explore various crystalline substances under a microscope and use what you see as a model to identify individual atoms, molecules, repeating subunits, and extended structures.
C.O.: Students will be able to demonstrate application of atoms, molecules, and extended structures by completing the Crystalline Structures Lab activities.
L.O.: Students will write and draw descriptions of salt, sugar and sand using microscopes and the lab sheet directions.
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What are molecules made of?
In this activity, you will be using lego blocks to represent atoms of various elements from the Periodic Table.
*Note: there is an opportunity to earn extra credit at the end of this slide deck.
Students will be able to demonstrate analysis of combining atoms by building molecular models of various compounds.
Students will type to communicate information about molecular models and pure substances.
In this activity, you will be using lego blocks to represent atoms of various elements from the Periodic Table.
*Note: there is an opportunity to earn extra credit at the end of this slide deck.
Students will be able to demonstrate analysis of combining atoms by building molecular models of various compounds.
Students will type to communicate information about molecular models and pure substances.
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Using the information you learned in class, practice counting the number of elements and atoms that make up one molecule of a particular compound.
Students will demonstrate analysis of chemical formulas by determining the number of atoms of each element by completing the practice slides.
Students will demonstrate analysis of chemical formulas by determining the number of atoms of each element by completing the practice slides.
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If you did not complete the Stations Lab assignment for the week of October 5, you should take this opportunity to earn more points for the assignment. This lab has been modified to enable your teacher to quickly assess your work and return the results back to you.
The Lab Answer Sheet must be turned in by Monday (October 12, 2020) at 11:59pm. There are no exceptions. Last week, you were given 3.5 hours of class time to complete the Stations Lab, and there was also an additional hour provided on Friday for extra help.
Please note that you can only earn up to 25 of the original 30 points for this assignment (-5 points penalty for not meeting last week's deadline).
The Lab Answer Sheet must be turned in by Monday (October 12, 2020) at 11:59pm. There are no exceptions. Last week, you were given 3.5 hours of class time to complete the Stations Lab, and there was also an additional hour provided on Friday for extra help.
Please note that you can only earn up to 25 of the original 30 points for this assignment (-5 points penalty for not meeting last week's deadline).
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You will be working through a series of lab stations to learn more about the structure of atoms. You do not need to complete all of the stations at one time, but make sure you have them all completed by Friday, October 9, 2020 by 3:00pm.
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Now it's your turn to watch the video again. This time, you will be asked to answer questions along the way. Feel free to rewind the video to re-watch something before answering a question. Work at your own pace- this is YOUR learning opportunity!
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During this school year, we will be using Pixton, which is a cartoon creation tool that can be used to enhance the learning process and allow you to showcase what you know.
Click on the link below to create your avatar. Once everyone is finished, we will create a class photo using our avatars!
Click on the link below to create your avatar. Once everyone is finished, we will create a class photo using our avatars!
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Help your teacher to get to know you better by telling her 5 things about yourself. Open up and fill out the form below. Don't forget to click 'submit' when you are finished! 😉