Extra credit over the break!

Science in the News

12/14

This week students started to discover the various functions of the organelles of the eukaryotic cell.  Students took a look at an onion cell ( plant) and a cheek cell ( animal ), earlier in the week and compared the images and organelles in which they posses.  On Friday students started their Cell Analogy Project.  Students will be comparing each organelle to something they are more familiar with.  These familiar items will come from magazines that have been donated from students ( thank you!!).
Have a great weekend!

12/7

Over the past week, 7th graders have started to explore the microscopic world of cells.  Students have been utilizing the microscopes quite often.  These are very important tools in the science classroom and I am quite impressed with how well the students are handling them.  Early in the week, students became experts in the Cell Theory, and the various scientists who took part in creating the theory for us today.  Students continued to explore the cell by identifying the similarities and differences of all cells.  All of the students completed an observation activity where they viewed prokaryotes and eukaryotes ( the two different types of cells) under the microscope.  Afterwards we discussed the similarities and differences that were viewed.
Next week, students will be learning about the various types of organelles that are in eukaryotic cells.  Over the weekend, the students are previewing the material with reading and notes.  After we go over the notes together as a class, students will start the next in class project- the Cell Analogy Project.