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7th gr HOMEWORK - 2nd sem

Make sure to START homework the day it is assigned.  
        - That way, any problems that comes up can be fixed BEFORE the due date.
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PLEASE NOTE
   Remember...  you never have to print an assignment.  You have options: 
         1) if you want to print, and you are able to do so, this option is recommended
        2) if you can't print, see if someone can print one for you
                > teacher / friend / parent at work / librarian?
        3) If no one can help, but you have internet, that means you can still "see" the questions
                > write the questions and answers on your own paper instead
        4) If you have no internet, and can't even "see" the questions: 
                > get one from the Homework Box in class
        5) If there are none to find in the Homework Box:  ask Mr. Reutzel to print you a copy
   Please... don't let lack of a printer become an excuse for not doing homework!
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Are you doing the correct homework?
 
       - Make sure to look at the date assigned.  Scroll down for previous days.
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 Assigned on:   THURSDAY, May 2nd  -  Per 4/62
                           FRIDAY, May 3rd  -  Per 5/1/3

1) Start Working on your Body Systems Project = Muscular System
        - DUE:  next BLOCK class
        - CLICK HERE to get the Muscular System drawing so that you can label it
        - CLICK HERE to get the Muscular System questions to answer
        - Click on the links below for any resources your might need
                MY NOTES                 BLUE TEXT PAGES          GREEN TEXT PAGES          
                Muscular                     Muscular                            Muscular                             
                Skeletal                       Skeletal                              Skeletal                                
                Digestive                     Digestive                           Digestive                              
                Circulatory                  Circulatory                         Circulatory                            
                Respiratory                 Respiratory                        Respiratory      


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WEDNESDAY, May 1st:  CLASSWORK
 
1) Read Ch15-1:  Body Systems in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE to view those pages
        - if you want to print out those pages (OPTIONAL)...  CLICK HERE

2) Complete the Ch15-1 Reading worksheet we started in class
        - If you misplaced the one I gave you, CLICK HERE to get another
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, April 29th  -  2/4/6
                         TUESDAY, April 30th  -  3/5/1
 
1) Complete the Ch12:  Ecology Crossword Puzzle from class
        - CLICK HERE  to print that assignment, if you misplaced the one given in class
                > you only have to print Page 1 (with the blank boxes) = not Page 2 / 3 / 4
        - Please make sure that you use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS to answer
        - Per 2 / Per 6 ONLY: 
                > If you have Mrs. Troudy, Mrs. Watson, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...  CLICK HERE
 
2) The Ch12 Test is this week
        - THURS (May 2nd)  =  Per 2/4/6             FRI (May 3rd)  =  Per 1/3/5
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:  THURSDAY, April 25th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         FRIDAY, April 26th  -  Per 1/3/5

1) Complete the Ch12-3 Vocab Words - Interactions
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the one I gave you in class

2) Complete the "Hey Good Buddy" worksheet about Symbiosis
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the one I gave you in class


3) The Ch12 Test will be NEXT week
        - Per 2/4/6 = THURS, May 2nd           Per 1/3/5 = FRIDAY, May 3rd
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   TUESDAY, April 23rd  -  Per 4/6/2
                         WEDNESDAY, April 24th  -  Per 5/1/3
 
1) Read Ch12-3:  Types of Interactions in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE to view those pages
        - if you want to print out those pages (OPTIONAL)...  CLICK HERE

2) Complete the Ch12-3 Reading worksheet we started in class
        - If you misplaced the one I gave you, CLICK HERE to get another
 

3) The Ch12 Test will be next week
        - Mon, April 29th  =  Per 2/4/6             Tues, April 30th  =  Per 1/3/5

        - Scroll down to the previous entry for links to all the resources you might need
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   FRIDAY, April 19th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         MONDAY, April 22nd  -  Per 3/5/1
 
1) Read Ch12-2:  Energy Transfer in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE to view those pages
        - if you want to print out those pages (OPTIONAL)...  CLICK HERE

2) Complete the Ch12-2 Reading worksheet we started in class
        - If you misplaced the one I gave you, CLICK HERE to get another

3) Complete the Ch12-2 Vocab Words and Pyramid worksheet
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the one I gave you in class
 

4) The Ch12 Test will be in about 2 weeks
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   WEDNESDAY, April 17th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         THURSDAY, April 18th  -  Per 1/3/5

1) Read Ch12-1: Everything is Connected in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE to view those pages
        - if you want to print out those pages (OPTIONAL)...  CLICK HERE

2) Complete the Ch12-1 Reading worksheet we started in class
        - CLICK HERE  if you misplaced the one I gave you and need another

3) Complete the Ch12-1 Vocab Words worksheet we started in class
        - If you misplaced the one I gave you today and need another...  CLICK HERE
        - Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
              > pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
                > pictures must be neat and colorful
                        - a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                        - neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                        - to see the coloring guidelines that we discussed already... CLICK HERE
 
 
4) Start studying for the upcoming Ch12 Test:  Ecology in TWO (2) weeks
        - Scroll down to the previous entry for links to all the resources you might need
 
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, April 15th  -  Per 4/6/2
                         TUESDAY, April 16th  -  Per 5/1/3

1) PLEASE NOTE
    There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

           
        elevation                  convection currents               distribute                     proximity
        rain shadow             global winds                          ocean currents
       
PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important
 
A) Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ are at the same LATITUDE. But in the summer, it
     is only 85º outside in L.A. while it is 110 º outside in Phoenix. If both cities are the
     same distance from the equator, then latitude can’t be the reason. So, why are they
     different temperatures?  Make sure to explain what is going on…

B) Southern California and Florida are about the same distance from the equator. They
     are both right next to the ocean.  So, they should have the same type of climate year
     round. But they don’t.  Florida is much warmer in the Winter.  That’s why people love
     to go there during Winter Break.
          What is probably the main reason that Florida has beautiful warm weather in the
          Winter.  Make sure to explain how this situation works…
 
 
2) The Ch12 Test will be in about three (3) weeks
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec4:  Climate                    
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, April 11th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         FRIDAY, April 12th  -  Per 3/5/1
 
1) How did you do on the test passed back to you today?
        - if you did well... great!  Keep doing whatever you are doing!
        - if you didn't do as well as you wanted... 
                > what are you going to change next time?
                > don't keep trying the same strategies that didn't work before
                > use the resources below (#4) to start studying now for the next test
 
2) PLEASE NOTE
    There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

           
        environmental factors        precipitation           temperate
        weather                              biome                    topography
        climate                               latitude

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important
 
A) LATITUDE means the distance north or south away from the equator. Because of latitude,
     the Earth is divided into three (3) climate zones in the north and three in the south.  Explain
     why these zones are different and how these climate zones are formed.

 

B) CLIMATE is how hot and wet an area is averaged over the entire year. GLOBAL WINDS
     play an important role that contributes to different climates around the world?  Explain their
     role/how they contribute in doing this.  Be specific.

 
3) Start studying for the upcoming Ch12 Test:  Ecology in a few weeks
        - Scroll down to last Thursday/Friday for links to all the resources you might need
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, April 8th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         TUESDAY, April 9th  -  Per 1/3/5
 
1) How did you do on the test today?
        - if you did well... great!  Keep doing whatever you are doing!
        - if you didn't do as well as you wanted... 
                > what are you going to change next time?
                > don't keep trying the same strategies that didn't work before
                > use the resources below (#4) to start studying now for the next test

2) Read Ch12-4: Ecology in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
3) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
4) The Ch12 Test will be in about 3-4 weeks
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec4:  Climate                     
                Sec2:  Everything is Connected                                                            
                Sec3:  Energy Transfer
                Sec4:  Interactions
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   WEDNESDAY, March 27th   -   ALL Periods
                         THURSDAY, March 28th  -  ALL Periods
 
1) Complete the Ch10 - Evolution Crossword Puzzle
        - CLICK HERE to print that assignment, if you misplaced the one given in class
                > you only have to print Page 1 (with the blank boxes) = not Page 2 / 3 / 4
        - Please make sure that you use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS to answer
        - Per 2 / Per 6 ONLY: 
                > If you have Mrs. Troudy, Mrs. Watson, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...  CLICK HERE

2) The Ch10 Test will be the first two days we come back from Spring Break
        - Per 2/4/6 = MONDAY, April 8th       -OR-       Per 1/3/5 = TUESDAY, April 9th
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec1:   Earth's History                  
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                            
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec1:   Earth's History                        
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                         
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution     
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection      
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, Mar 25th  -  Per 4/6/2
                        TUESDAY, Mar 26th - Per 5/1/3
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Because of the short week, today's homework is due on the following days:
        - Per 2/4/6  =  WED, Mar 27th
        - Per 1/3/5  =  THURS, Mar 28th
 
1) Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the words below:
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the worksheet given to you in class
        - scroll down to last Thursday's entry to find textbook/notes links you might need
 
     adaptation          selective breeding           overproduction               reproductive isolation
     species               artificial selection             genetic variation             extinction
     population          natural selection              struggle to survive
 
Please remember...
        > pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        > pictures must be neat and colorful
                - a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                - neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
        > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE
 
2) CLASSWORK:  (due on Wednesday, Mar 27th)
     - Complete the Ch10-3 RW
             > CLICK HERE to read Ch10-3 pages in MY textbook
                     - If you want to print and save ink/paper (OPTIONAL)... CLICK HERE
             > CLICK HERE  if you misplaced the worksheet I gave you in class...
 
3) There are TWO (2) choices you have for the Ch10 Test
        - Choice #1 - take the test during Lunch of after school on this Wednesday, Mar 27th
        - Choice #2 - take the test after Spring Break during your regular block class
                > Per 2/4/6 = Monday, April 8th   and   Per 1/3/5 = Tuesday, April 9th
        - Scroll down to the entry for last Thurs/Fri to find resources to help you study
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Mar 21st  -  Per 2/4/6
                          FRIDAY, Mar 22nd  -  Per 3/5/1

1) Complete the Pepper Moth Experiment Game  AND  Worksheet
        - CLICK HERE to get the worksheet
        - To go to the Experiment Game...  CLICK HERE
                > make sure to read instructions carefully, BEFORE starting the game
                > make sure to read all the information on each page carefully
                       - you are responsible for everything, even if it isn't on the worksheet 
 
2) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be the end of next week - Study NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec1:   Earth's History                  
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                            
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec1:   Earth's History                        
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                         
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution     
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection      
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assignment:   MONDAY, Mar 18th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         TUESDAY, Mar 19th  -  Per 1/3/5

1) Read Ch10-2: Natural Selection  in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link

3) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be end of next week - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to last Thurs/Fri entry to find resources to use to help you do this
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Mar 14th  -  Per 4/6/2
                         FRIDAY, Mar 15th  -  Per 5/1/3

PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

           
        fossil record                  DNA similarities                      comparative anatomy
        relative dating               vestigial (structures)               branching diagram
        index fossils

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important

A) How do structures like our tailbone or appendix help scientists demonstrate that humans
     and other animals are related?

B) How do scientists use comparative anatomy to help demonstrate how all mammals are
     related and come from a common ancestor?
 
 
2) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be in about 2 1/2 weeks - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec1:   Earth's History                  
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                            
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec1:   Earth's History                        
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                         
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution     
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection      
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   MONDAY, Mar 11th  -  Per 2/4/6
                          TUESDAY, Mar 12th  -  Per 3/5/1
 
1) How did you do on the test today?
        - if you did well... great!  Keep doing whatever you are doing!
        - if you didn't do as well as you wanted... 
                > what are you going to change next time?
                > don't keep trying the same strategies that didn't work before
                > use the resources below (#4) to start studying now for the next test

2) Read Ch10-1: Evolution  in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
3) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
 
2) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be in about three (3) weeks - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to last Thurs/Fri entry to find resources to use to help you do this
 
 
 
 
_____________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   WEDNESDAY, Mar 6th  -  Per 6/2/4
                          THURSDAY, Mar 7th  -  Per 1/3/5
 
1) Read Ch9-1: Fossils in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
3) Complete the Fossil Hunter Magazine questions if you didn't finish in class
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced that assignment, or you were absent
        - to read the magazine pages again...  CLICK HERE
 
4) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be in about four weeks - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec1:   Earth's History                  
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                            
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec1:   Earth's History                        
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                         
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution     
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection      
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   MONDAY, Mar 4th  -  Per 4/6/2
                          TUESDAY, Mar 5th - Per 5/1/3

PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

            
        evolution                            paleontology                fossil record
        catastrophism                    fossil                              law of superposition
        uniformitarianism               pertrification
 

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important

A) Millions and millions of dinosaurs lived on the Earth, over millions of years.  Yet it is
     very rare to find dinosaur fossils, even though we have looked very hard for a long time.
     What is the MAIN reason we don't find millions and millions of dinosaur fossils?
          (HINT 1: not because they’re buried too deep and we just haven’t found them yet)
          (HINT 2: The most common fossils we find are fish?)

B) Why won't something buried in the ground ever become a fossil? Why do fossils only
     form in water?
 
 
2) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be in about 3-4 weeks - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to last Thurs/Fri entry to find resources to use to help you do this
 
 
 
_______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Feb 29th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         FRIDAY, Mar 1st  -  Per 3/5/1

1) How did you do on the test today?
        - if you did well... great!  Keep doing whatever you are doing!
        - if you didn't do as well as you wanted... 
                > what are you going to change next time?
                > don't keep trying the same strategies that didn't work before
                > use the resources below (#4) to start studying now for the next test

2) Read Ch8-1: Earth's History / Relative Dating  in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
3) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
4) The next Chapter Test (Ch10) should be in about four weeks - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 10 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
         - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                Sec1:   Earth's History                  
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                            
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection
                Sec5:  Extinction
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                Sec1:   Earth's History                        
                Sec2:  Fossils / Relative Dating                                                         
                Sec3:  Evidence of Evolution     
                Sec4:  Darwin's Travels / Natural Selection      
                Sec5:  Extinction
       - If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                - they are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                        > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
_____________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   MONDAY, Feb 26th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         TUESDAY, Feb 27th  -  Per 1/3/5

1) Complete the Ch6 Crossword Puzzle given to you in class
        - CLICK HERE to print that assignment, if you misplaced the one given in class
                > you only have to print Page 1 (with the blank boxes) = not Page 2 / 3 / 4
        - Please make sure that you use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS to answer
        - Per 2 / Per 6 ONLY: 
                > If you have Mrs. Troudy, Mrs. Watson, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...  CLICK HERE
 
PLEASE NOTE:
If you didn't turn in the completed Mystery Child Project today, it is due this WEDNESDAY
        > CLICK HERE for to see the guidelines for the Final Project that we discussed in class
 
2) The test on Ch6 is this Thurs, Feb 29th - Per 2/4/6  and  Frid, Mar 1st - Per 3/5/1
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 6 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words

PLEASE NOTE:
I barely showed you my notes from Section 3 = Meiosis this time.  But you will still be
responsible
for that section on the test.
        - You read it yourself in the textbook
        - You completed a reading worksheet showing highlighting some of the important stuff
        - The crossword puzzle has some questions from this section, to help you practice
        - Links to MY NOTES and the textbook pages for this section can still be found above
 
 
 
________________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Feb 22nd  -  Per 4/6/2
                          FRIDAY, Feb 23rd  -  Per 5/1/3

1) Complete the drawing of the mystery child  (YOU DO NOT NEED TO COLOR IT!!!)
        A) Use the data in your data table that you collected in class today
                - if you didn't finish collecting data, that is homework also
                        > CLICK HERE for instructions on how to collect the data
                                - they are very detailed = go slowly step by step
                        > if you misplaced the original data table given in class... CLICK HERE
                        > CLICK HERE to go to the comparison pictures program we used in class
                                - you can also find this in your Google Classroom 
                                - if the program doesn't work for some reason... please see me quickly
                        > CLICK HERE for guidelines for the Final Project

        B) Use a blank piece of computer paper (8.5"  x  11") for your drawing
                - that way, if you make a mistake you can start again on a new sheet
                - if you don't have computer paper...
                        > get a piece from my supply in class  -OR-
                        > do the drawing on lined paper, if necessary
 
        C) Make sure to do the following:
                - you do NOT need to color the child's picture  (we will do that on Mon/Tues)
                - the child's face should fill the computer paper as much as possible
                        > don't draw the picture small - you can't see the individual features
                - draw the child to be at least 6 years old
                        > newborn children don't have their full features yet
                - draw as many of the 20 characteristics as you can
                        > anyone looking should be able to SEE each of the child's traits clearly
                - make sure to draw neatly
                        > CLICK HERE to find some links to drawing tutorials to help you do this
                        > please don't tell me you aren't an artist - neither am I, but I can be careful
                        > go slow / erase completely /  redraw if necessary
                        > if your lines are neat and clear, you do NOT need to retrace in black pen
                        > you ARE NOT graded on your drawing ability, but by how neat/careful you are
                        > to see my drawing & coloring expectations again...  CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE:
A) YOU DO NOT NEED TO COLOR YOUR DRAWING OF THE CHILD!
        - you can't color these two things because you don't know the colors yet
        - we did not have time to do #19 & #20 on the data chart yet
                > we will do that together on Monday & Tuesday
                > what that means is:
                         - you do NEED to draw the eyes, but don't color them yet
                         - you do NEED to draw the hair, but don't color it yet

B) We will complete the rest of the project in class together next Monday & Tuesday
        - Make sure to bring the following THREE (3) items to class:
                > drawing of child
                > pictures of two (2) parent given to you by Mr. Reutzel
                > completed data table 
                        - every box should be completed correctly, EXCEPT data in Rows #19 & #20
        - You will be given final instructions and a poster paper to assemble the final project
                > you will get these on Mon/Tues and given time to finish then
 
 
2) The Ch6 Test is next week - hopefully you already started studying
        - Scroll down to the previous entry (Tues/Wed) to find resources to help you
 
 
 
______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   TUESDAY, Feb 20th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         WEDNESDAY, Feb 21st  -  Per 3/5/1

1) Read Ch6-3:  Meiosis in MY textbook                        
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
3) The test on Ch6 should be next week - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 6 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
________________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Feb 15th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         FRIDAY, Feb 16th  -  Per 1/3/5
 
1) Complete the Sponge Bob worksheet if you didn't finish in class
        - CLICK HERE to get another copy if you misplaced the one I already gave you

2) Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
        - CLICK HERE if you want to print the template for these words (optional)
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

        dominant               phenotype                homozygous                 ratio
        recessive              genotype                  heterozygous                probability
        allele                     true-breeding            hybrid                           genetic variation
 
3) The next Chapter Test (Ch6) should be in about 2 weeks - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to the entry for last Mon/Tues to find resources to use to help you do this
 

_______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   MONDAY, Feb 12th  -  Per 4/6/2
                         TUESDAY, Feb 13th  -  Per 5/1/3

1) Read Ch6-2: Traits and Inheritance in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
3) The next Chapter Test (Ch6) should be in about 2 weeks - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 6 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
_____________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Feb 8th  -  Per 2/4/6
                           FRIDAY, Feb 9th  -  Per 3/5/1
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE:  You no longer need to bring the two pictures that were assigned
                                        for next week.  I am changing the project a little so that no one
                                        needs to bring the pictures. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

            
        Stigma          Anther              Cross-pollination             Fertilization
        Ovary            Pollinator         Self-pollination

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important

A) Why is it better for flowers to cross-pollinate rather than self-pollinate? Why is it
     sometimes important to self-pollinate anyway?
 
 
3) The next Chapter Test (Ch6) should be in about 2-3 weeks - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to the entry for last Mon/Tues to find resources to use to help you do this
 
 
 
______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   MONDAY, Feb 5th  -  Per 6/2/4
                          TUESDAY, Feb 6th  -  Per 1/3/5

PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

            
         Heredity             Offspring                           Characteristic
         Genetics            Blending Inheritance         Trait

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important
 
A) Why didn’t Mendel study humans instead of pea plants? Or why didn’t he study rabbits
    or flies?  What were the benefits of studying pea plants?
 
 
4) The next Chapter Test (Ch6) should be in about 2-3 weeks - start studying NOW
        - Scroll down to last Thurs/Fri entry to find resources to use to help you do this
 
 
 
______________________________________________________________________
Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Feb 1st  -  Per 4/6/2
                         FRIDAY, Feb 2nd  -  Per 5/1/3
 
1) How did you do on the test today?
        - if you did well... great!  Keep doing whatever you are doing!
        - if you didn't do as well as you wanted... 
                > what are you going to change next time?
                > don't keep trying the same strategies that didn't work before
                > use the resources below to start studying now for the next test

2) Read Ch6-1: Mendel & his Peas in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
3) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
4) The next Chapter Test (Ch6) should be in about four weeks - start studying NOW
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 6 Study Guide...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:   Mendel and his Peas            
                    Sec2:  Traits and Inheritance
                    Sec3:  Meiosis
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, Jan 29th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         TUESDAY, Jan 30th  -  Per 3/5/1

1) Complete the Ch7 Crossword Puzzle started in class
        - CLICK HERE to print that assignment, if you misplaced the one given in class
                > you only have to print Page 1 (with the blank boxes) = not Page 2 / 3 / 4
        - Please make sure that you use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS to answer
        - Per 2 / Per 6 ONLY: 
                > If you have Mrs. Troudy, Mrs. Watson, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Study for the Ch7 Test coming next week
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 7 Study Guide, to help you get started...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - How DNA Works
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure               Sec 2A:  DNA Language
                                                                       Sec 2B:  DNA - Protein Building
                                                                       
Sec 2C:  DNA - Mutations
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Jan 25th  -  Per 6/2/4
                          FRIDAY, Jan 26th  -  Per 1/3/5

PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

 
     Codon                  Ribosome                    Amino Acid                
     mRNA                  Transcription                Mutation
     tRNA                    Translation                   Mutagen
     Uracil                           

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important
 
A) In language, letters make words and words make sentences. The DNA language only
     has only 64 “words” (codons).  But those 64 words can still help the cell make 1000’s
     of different instructions/recipes (genes) for a protein.  How is that possible? 

B) What is the purpose of substituting Uracil for Thymine, when making mRNA?

 

C) Sometimes there is a mistake made during the DNA copying process.  A mutation is
     when the sequence of bases gets changed in some way. This makes the gene
     (recipe) different. 
    
     Some mutations are bad.  Some mutations can be good.  Most mutations don’t change
     anything.  Explain why the protein being made might NOT change, even though the
     “recipe" has changed. 
            - HOWEVER...  do not include "because the cell fixes the mistake"  or  "because the
              cell kills itself instead".  What is another possible reason?
 
2) Study for the Ch7 Test coming next week
        - Scroll down to the previous entry for links to all the resources you might need




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Assigned on:   MONDAY, Jan 22nd  -  Per 2/4/6
                          TUESDAY, Jan 23rd  -  Per 3/5/1
 
1) Complete the Protein Synthesis "Dad Jokes" worksheet
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the one given to you in class

2) Study for the Ch7 Test coming next week
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 7 Study Guide, to help you get started...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - How DNA Works
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure               Sec 2A:  DNA Language
                                                                       Sec 2B:  DNA - Protein Building
                                                                       
Sec 2C:  DNA - Mutations
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Jan 18th  -  Per 2/4/6
                          FRIDAY, Jan 19th  -  Per 3/5/1
 
1) Complete the CODON CHALLENGE worksheet (all the parts)
        - CLICK HERE to get a copy if you misplaced the one give in class
        - follow the instructions step by step
        - make sure to ask questions = don't guess if you are unsure, just to be done quick
        - If you want to see a "movie" that helps you through the steps...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Study for the Ch7 Test coming in two weeks
        - Scroll down to the previous entry for links to all the resources you might need
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   TUESDAY, Jan 16th  -  Per 6/2/4
                          WEDNESDAY, Jan 17th  -  Per 1/3/5
 
1) Read Ch7-2 (How DNA Works) in MY textbook
        - CLICK HERE  to see those pages
        - if you would like to print these pages so you can write on them (OPTIONAL)
                > CLICK HERE  to save paper and ink
        - To review some suggestions on "How to Read a Textbook...  CLICK HERE
 
2) Complete the Reading Comprehension Worksheet (RW) for this section
        - CLICK HERE to view that worksheet, and then
                > print a copy and answer the questions on that worksheet (recommended)
                > have someone print you a copy (parent at work, librarian, friend, neighbor)
                > write down the questions AND answers before submitting (not recommended)
                > Get a copy from the Homework Box
        - The idea is that you have lots of options to help you, so make sure you get it done
        - Please follow directions on the worksheet carefully (Remember... applying for a job?)
        - For fill-in-blank answers, please try to use capital letters
       
NOTE:  PER 1 & 6:
                > If you have Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Troudy, or Ms. Wang as a teacher...
 
                > CLICK HERE  to get your worksheet (optional)
                > you should know if you are in this group
                > no one else should be clicking this link
 
3) Study for the Ch7 Test in a couple of weeks
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 7 Study Guide, so you can start studying earlier...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - Coding for Proteins
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - Coding for Proteins
                                                                    
Sec2:  DNA - Mutations
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, Jan 11th  -  Per 4/6/2
                         FRIDAY, Jan 12th  -  Per 5/1/3
 
1) Build an 8-step long DNA Model  (twisted ladder)
        - You are only doing PART 1 of this activity for homework = build the DNA Model
        - CLICK HERE if you misplaced the instruction sheet I passed out in class
        - I also gave you TWO (2) sheets of DNA "nucleotide" pieces to color and cut out
                > CLICK HERE if you need a replacement sheet for the pieces
                > follow the instructions carefully for coloring and cutting
        - CLICK HERE if you would like to see MY example of the completed strand

HELPFUL REMINDERS:
        - You need to color and cut out ALL 32 DNA "nucleotides" pieces
        - But you only use 16 to make your DNA model
                > save the other 16 pieces are for PART 2 of the activity next class  
        - the "backbone on one side of the strand MUST go backwards compared to the other
 
2) Study for the Ch7 Test in a couple of weeks
        -
Scroll down to the previous entry on Mon/Tues to get all the resources you might need
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, Jan 8th  -  2/4/6
                         TUESDAY, Jan 9th  -  3/5/1
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
There are TWO (2) parts to the homework tonight, all on ONE worksheet link
        - CLICK HERE  to view the template
        - You have several options to help you complete this assignment...
                > print out the blank template above (OPTIONAL) and write your answer  -OR-      
                > have someone else print you a copy (friend, neighbor, parent at work)  -OR-
                > get a copy from the Homework Box in class
                > write the words/questions by hand on your own paper  
                        - don't just write the answer = without the question, the answer is useless
PART 1:

Draw/color pictures and write definitions (in your OWN words) for the following:
 
       - pictures can be anything that helps remind you of the definition
        - pictures must be neat and colorful
                > a minimum of three colors for EACH picture
                > neat means coloring inside the lines / shaded evenly
                > to see my coloring guidelines again, that we discussed already... CLICK HERE

 
     E. Chargaff           J. Watson & F. Crick             telomere
     R. Franklin            template

PART 2:
Answer the following in your OWN words using COMPLETE / SCIENTIFIC sentences
        - remember to use C.E.R. format  (format found at the top of the assignment)
                > that means THREE (3) sentences MINIMUM
                > that means structured the correct way
                        - the 3rd sentence is the most important
 
A) Based on the little bit we have learned so far, how does DNA show scientists that ALL
     living things are related to each other?

B) The DNA molecule has a backbone made of alternating sugar and phosphate groups.
     The steps/rungs of the ladder are made of the complementary bases.  Why is it only the
     steps/bases that store the “recipes” to make things?  How come the sugar and phosphate
     groups don’t “code” for anything?
 
3) Study for the Ch7 Test in a couple of weeks
        - CLICK HERE for some studying suggestions that might work!
        - to get the Chapter 7 Study Guide, so you can start studying earlier...  CLICK HERE
        - CLICK HERE to get a list of videos you can watch covering these topics
        - Click on one of these links to read the textbook pages early
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - Coding for Proteins
        - Click on of these links if you would like to view/print MY NOTES we will use...
                    Sec1:  DNA Structure             Sec2:  DNA - Coding for Proteins
                                                                    
Sec2:  DNA - Mutations
                > If you want to print out MY notes, be careful...
                        - there are 40+ slides (pages) long = that's a LOT of paper and ink
                        - CLICK HERE to learn how to print more than one slide per page
                        - Please remember...  each slide has blank spaces you need to fill in
                                > you would need to follow along in class to get the missing words
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   MONDAY, May 6th  -  6/2/4
                         TUESDAY, May 7th  -  1/3/5
 
 
 
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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, May 9th  -  Per 2/4/6
                         FRIDAY, May 10th  -  Per 3/5/1
 
 

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Assigned on:   MONDAY, May 13th  -  4/6/2
                         TUESDAY, May 14th  -  5/1/3



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Assigned on:   THURSDAY, May 16th  -  Per 6/2/4
                         FRIDAY, May 17th  -  Per 1/3/5