5/22

Students completed the very much anticipated Frog Dissection yesterday.  I am very impressed with the accuracy, precision, and patience I saw throughout this lab.  The students focused their time last week on understanding the anatomy of the frog and the functions of each organ. 
This week students are focusing the time on reviewing  for our final test of the year.  The test the Thursday will cover the Animal Kingdom, Vertebrates, Amphibians and Frogs. 

5/14

Last week students started the final unit of the year!  I cannot believe this year has gone by so fast.  Students are studying the Animal Kingdom now.  We completed a brief observation which included various species of invertebrates and vertebrates varying in simple to very complex organisms.  Students took very nice notes during this activity.  Now, we are primarily focusing on the vertebrates, more specifically amphibians and frogs.  Students are very excited about this unit as our lab later this week will be a dissection.  Students are preparing themselves to be ready for the 2 1/2 day lab starting this Wednesday.   

5/4

Today and over the weekend students are completing a take home assessment for science.  The 7th graders are able to use their notes (many organized packets to reference their information) and their book, though that is all.  Students are not allowed to work with one another, with parents, siblings or other family members or use online resources.  As I told the students in class, they should not have to use any of the later resources if they completed their notes and compiled their materials.  I have confidence in the 7th graders that they will do a great job on their assessments!
This week students did a really nice job wrapping up the Protist and Fungi Unit.  It seems that many are very eager for the next Kingdom....the Animal Kingdom!!  Have a great weekend.

5/1

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