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October 8-9, 2012. FALL BREAK. October 10, 2012. Major life events like a new job, a new home, the birth of a sibling, or the death of someone we love can have a profound impact on us. Describe a major event in your life and what it taught you about yourself or others. October 11, 2012.
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October 8-9, 2012 • FALL BREAK
October 10, 2012 • Major life events like a new job, a new home, the birth of a sibling, or the death of someone we love can have a profound impact on us. Describe a major event in your life and what it taught you about yourself or others.
October 11, 2012 • Compare and contrast plant and animal cells. Write a paragraph to explain, not a list.
October 12, 2012 • What is the main role of mitochondria in a cell? • A. eliminate wastes • B. produce energy • C. provide support • D. make proteins
October 15, 2012 • Identify the part of the cell responsible for each function: • A. Cellular respiration- _______________ • B. Building proteins- __________________ • C. Photosynthesis- _____________________ • D. Stores nutrients and wastes - _________________
October 17, 2012 • Which type of tissue carries oxygen, wastes, and nutrients throughout the body? • A. bone • B. nerve • C. blood • D. cartilage
October 18, 2012 • What is the function of the cells shown? • A. fight infection • B. carry oxygen • C. movement • D. control the body
October 19, 2012 • Give three examples of diseases caused by bacteria and viruses (3 each).
October 22, 2012 Explain why.
October 23, 2012 Number paper 1-4. Write each type of cell and its function.
October 25, 2012 • Explain the steps in which viruses infect and destroy a host cell.
October 26, 2012 • Study with a partner. Make sure you know parts of cell and differences between viruses and bacteria. Be able to identify.
November 2, 2012 • Get out your article. Staple your summary to the front and write your name on it. JD will take those up. Log in to a computer with a partner.
November 2, 2012 • Many of our fondest memories are associated with food. Describe a memorable experience that took place while preparing or eating food.
Movember 5, 2012 • Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder. If two heterozygous people have a baby, what is the probability that it will be born with cystic fibrosis?
Movember 6, 2012 • Election Day
Movember 7, 2012 • Describe some traits that are common in your family. You may use physical as well as personality traits.
Movember 8, 2012 • Draw the table below and list the traits in the first column.
Movember 9, 2012 • Color blindness is a sex-linked recessive disorder. If a heterozygous female and a male with normal vision have a child, what is the chance it will be a son who is colorblind?
Movember 12, 2012 • Each year, on Veterans Day, we remember those who have risked their lives to protect the many freedoms we enjoy in the United States. Explain why you think it is important that we honor these brave men and women.
Movember 13, 2012 • Louis D. Brandeis said, “Behind every argument is someone’s ignorance.” Describe a time when someone’s lack of knowledge led to an argument.
Movember 14, 2012 • Movies and literature often deal with the theme of “counting your blessings.” Tell about an experience that led you to appreciate someone or something you’d taken for granted.
Gene Therapy • Choose whether or not you would want to use gene therapy if you were a patient. Write a paragraph explaining why. Include specific reasons.
Movember 15, 2012 • What is genetic engineering and what are some benefits? Answer in complete sentences.
Genetic Engineering • 1. Read the article. • 2. Decide whether you think companies should be using GE crops. • 3. Write a paragraph convincing others of your opinion. Support your opinion with facts.
Movember 16, 2012DO NOT WRITE THE QUESTION. • 1. Give an example of each of Newton’s laws of motion. • 2. List three differences between plant and animal cells. • 3. List three differences between viruses and bacteria. • 4. What is the formula for speed? • 5. Total mass in a chemical reaction must be ________. • 6. On the periodic table, metals react with _____________ in ionic bonds.
Movember 20, 2012 • Make a list of five things you are thankful for and tell why.
Movember 30, 2012 • On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph describing the new species you created. Include its name, where it lives, what it eats, and any adaptations it has for its habitat.
December 3, 2012 • Get out vocabulary and turn in. • Get out notes from Friday. We got to “Food Webs.”
December 3, 2012 In the food web, what would happen if the frog population decreases?
December 6, 2012 • Make a list of 5 things this year that you completely understand. Then, make a list of 5 things that you feel like you need the most help with.
December 7, 2012 • If a TV show was made about your life, what would the theme song be? Why?
December 10, 2012 • Write at least two questions that you did not understand on the test.
December 11, 2012 Sometimes change can be intimidating—especially technological change. Describe a time when you had difficulty with a new technology.
December 13, 2012 • Find your assigned seat. • Go to the restroom if you need to. • Put backpack in locker but you may bring a book. • Sharpen pencils.
December 14, 2012 • What is your favorite Christmas song and why?
