7th Science 2020-2021 Assignments

Watch the video of Mitosis and complete the corresponding video recap worksheet.

Complete pages 13-14 in your Unit 5 Lab manual.

Answer all questions on page 15 on LINED PAPER.

Complete questions on page 33 in your Unit 4 lab manual.

1) Read pages 27-30
2) Watch the Amoeba Sisters: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration videos and complete the video recap worksheet.
3) Complete the Food, Energy, and Matter Investigation on pages 31-32

Answer all questions on page 26.

Answer all questions on page 20. In-person learners, please turn in your work on paper either typed or handwritten. HYBRID/ONLINE students may upload a document or VERY clear picture of your responses.

Complete pages 18-19. ONLINE/HYBRID- if you are not at school during the lab to use the microscopes, please use the examples below to help you complete this investigation.

Animal and Plant Cell Structure and Function Investigation

Choose to create a model of an animal cell or a plant cell. Then complete pages 16-17. Use page 11 to help you identify all the parts of the cell to show in your model.

*HYBRID Students- Please see me if you are not going to be here so I can provide you the necessary materials.

*ONLINE Students- If you haven't picked up your materials for Unit 4 at the school, please do so ASAP! Included in the bag are the things needed for this investigation.

After reading Section 1, complete the Prokaryote and Eukaryote Investigation on pages 14-15.

*If you are absent or on line-only and not able to view the cyanobacteria or euglena in class using microscopes, please use the link below to complete the assignment.

*If you loose your lab manual, please PRINT off the Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Cells Investigation below.

Read pages 22-25 in the lab manual. Then complete the investigation on pages 27-31 using the attached materials below.

After reading pages 22-25, complete page 35 on paper (typed or handwritten). ONLINE-please attach a document with your answers and submit here.

Read pages 13-19, making at least ONE annotation per page (!, ?, *, or +). Then, watch the video below about the study of ice cores.

ONLINE STUDENTS- make your own ice core! In a empty (and clean) soda can, clear drink bottle, or empty Pringles canister, pour 60 mL of water in the bottom. Freeze overnight. Then pour another 60mL of water and add a small teaspoon of dirt. Freeze overnight. Then pour 60mL of cold tea or coffee and freeze overnight. Pour 60mL of clear water and add 1teaspoon of sand and freeze overnight. Pour 60mL of clear water and add a small plastic insect or animal. Freeze overnight. Finally, pour 60mL of clear water, add a drop of blue food coloring, and freeze overnight.

On Thursday, Jan. 21, join the class virtually as we inspect our ice cores together!

1) Read "Water Towers" encyclopedia article
2) Access the "Project Journal: Water Towers and Shrinking Glaciers" pdf and complete pages 1 and 2.
2a) To complete page 2, use the link below to access the National Geographic Earth Pulse interactive weather station.
2b) Watch the video that explains why the weather stations were set up on Mt. Everest and finish completing page 2.

Please fill this out for ALL of Unit 3 if you would like to receive extra credit. Otherwise, it is not required anymore.

HYBRID/IN-PERSON STUDENTS- Submit your answers on paper. ONLY ONLY STUDENTS- You may submit your answers digitally to me via email or google classroom.

This assignment is worth 10 points. Please check StudentVue for your overall score.

CT7 is OPTIONAL and worth 3 points extra credit.

Please answer ALL questions in complete sentences. Use the blank document below OR hand in your written answers on paper.

1) Read Section 1 on pages 4-9.
a. fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page.
2) With a partner or on your own, create a Scientific Process Experiment.
a. Chose one method to submit assignment:
i. lab notebook
ii. Document (typed and shared)
iii. Scientific Process Slides
b. IF needed, please use the notebook example below.
3) Complete the Investigation on pages 10-11
*Online students, please plan on "attending" class during your class time virtually to help you complete this lab on Wed., 12/3.

If you are NOT using the paper copy I handed out, please use this and "share" it with me at the end of the unit.

You may use your lab manual to complete the final.

Using the instructions below, make your own lava in a cup. You do not have to answer the questions. Just send me a picture or video of your "lava" moving around. You can even present to the class on 11/19, our last meeting!

This is optional! You do NOT have to answer the questions on the document.

1) Read pages 30-33 in your lab manual using the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer
2) Watch the PBS video about Ethanol Fuel
3) Complete the Ethanol and Fuel Investigation on pages 34-36. You have been provided 5 grams of yeast. From home, you will need:
a. 1 packet or 1 teaspoon of regular table sugar (do not use sugar substitute).
b. 1 empty, clean and dry plastic water or soda bottle between 12-16 ounces.

*The video below is a recorded lesson of this lab being conducted. Please watch it for reference if needed.

Answer questions MC4, MC5, CT 7-9 in COMPLETE SENTENCES on the blank document below, in an email, or on separate paper. You do not have to answer CT10, unless you want extra credit.

**10pts EXTRA CREDIT...Answer CT10 and SEND ME A COPY OF YOUR LETTER BEFORE YOU MAIL IT SO I CAN PROOFREAD IT!**

Mail your letter to:

Grand Junction City Hall
Attn: Council Members
250 North 5th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Or you may email your letter to: [email protected]

*When writing or typing an email, begin with: Dear Grand Junction City Council Members,
...and end your letter or email with: Sincerely, (your name)

1) Read pages 19-24 and fill out the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer.
2) Begin the NATURAL RESOURCES INVESTIGATION pages 25-28
a. Use the maps below (or your own copies) to answer questions 1- 5 in your lab manual on pages 25-26.
b. On Tuesday, 11/10, log on and watch Mrs. L complete Part/Section 2 of the investigation. Then answer the questions that follow on pages 27-28
3) Please use the video lessons below to help you complete Section 2 Investigations.

Answer ALL questions on page 29.

Answer all the questions on page 18 on a separate piece of paper, type them in an email, OR use the document file below to submit and "share" your answers with me.

Remember to answer in complete sentences.

1) Read Section 1 of the lab manual (pp. 4-14). Remember to use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer and annotate as you read.
2) Participate in SocraCircle (join us live or add your answers another time) and refer to the Earth's Materials Investigation visual aide to help answer questions. *I will give 24 hours notice of when the chatroom is open.
3) Using the visual aide, begin the investigation on page 15. ONLINE/HYBRID- please draw your model on blank white paper (like copy paper). Please take a picture and email it to me if you're not able to drop it off at the school.
4) Continue the investigation by analyzing your model and answering the questions on pages 16-17.
*ONLINE/HYBRID- if you do not have a lab manual, please "share" your work with me so I can give you credit for it.

To wrap up Unit 1, please answer the questions on page 42, except #CT9. Submit your answers in an email or hand deliver them to me on a separate sheet of paper.

*Please check StudentVue to see if you have already turned in this assignment as of 10/15/2020.

1) Read Section 3 of the lab manual (pages 37-41)
2) Participate in Socratic Dialogue
3) Conduct the Engineering Chemical Cold Pack Reactions lab
a. Complete notebook pages to reflect the Engineering Process. *Note...this is similar to the Scientific Process you completed in our first lab.

We have finished Unit 1! Please turn in your PTGO by Thursday, October 8 (if you haven't already). Remember, if you are filling it out using Kami or DocHub, please SHARE it with me!

1. Read Section 2 of the lab manual (pp. 19-26). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to "Open With" DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate as you read the text.
2. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
3. This is a THREE PART lab investigation (pages 27-35). WE WILL NOT BE USING OUR NOTEBOOKS FOR THIS EXPERIMENT! :) If you are ONLINE, please drop off your lab manual or fill out the PDF lab manual and SHARE it with me.
4. Click on "turn in" after you have completed steps 1-4 in class OR at home.

1. Read Section 1 of the lab manual (pp. 10-16). If you do not have a hard copy, please use the PDF. Remember to "Open With" DocHub so you can annotate.
a. Use the Picture-Thinking Graphic Organizer for each page that has a picture (if there's more than on picture on a page, choose a one).
b. Annotate as you read the text.
2. Watch the Water Boiling videos
3. Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday during class time by joining us virtually or on your own time.
4. Begin to set up your lab manual and prepare for the experiment. HYBRID/ONLINE STUDENTS: Below are SAMPLE LabNotebook pages to guide you. Remember, your data will differ than the example.
5. Conduct the experiment and fill out the Scientific Process in your lab notebook or slides.
6. Click on "mark as done"

1) Read Intro Section: "The Science of Cooking"
2) Watch the "Clair Dworsky" video
3) Participate in Socratic Dialogue on Wednesday or Thursday.
4) Set up Lab Notebooks (in-person learners only).
5) Click on "submit"/"turn in" when #1-4 are complete.