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May 16, 2006
Wednesday is field day for 7th grade and class will not meet that day.
Today we concluded our review of digestion by working in the Guided Reading Study Workbook (pages 172-176). Most classes had the time to check the answers.
We used the Interactive Body: Systems at Work to review the steps in the urinary (excretory) process.
Homework: WB pages 193-195 (excretory system)...to be checked on Thursday.
Thursday we will review the nervous system: text pages 622-626 (WB pages 207-209); text pages 628-634 (WB pages 209-212)
Friday we will review the endocrine system: text pages 658-662 ( WB pages 219-221)
Review and study. The Systems part 2 test is Monday (5/22).
Check out the sites that are available on Trackstar (an earlier post).
Posted by Carroll at 03:24 PM
May 15, 2006
The make-up test for the pig dissection week will be Wednesday morning at 8:15. Students who did poorly on the first test may take a retest and I will average the scores. This test will NOT have any pigs to view, but will have diagrams and questions about the functions and locations of the parts of the systems. Study your lab guide and use the sites that I posted for you earlier.
Posted by Carroll at 05:34 PM
Classwork and homework for Monday:
Read pages 506-516; do workbook pages 167-170.
Create a flow chart showing the steps in digestion (page 531)and a flow chart showing the steps in how the kidneys eliminate wastes from the body (see page 587).
Study for the Part 2 Human Body Systems test scheduled for next Monday.
Posted by Carroll at 04:27 PM
May 14, 2006
The end of the term is near and grades are current on iParent. Several students need to make up tests, quizzes, and lab activities. All missing grades need to be resolved this week. I am available before and after school for make up sessions. Please make plans and let me know when you are coming in early or staying after school.
We are doing class activities this week to learn about the rest of the human body systems in greater detail following our dissection week and a Part 2 unit test is scheduled for Monday, 5/22.
Digestive system is first on our list. Please review your reading on pages 518-530.
Posted by Carroll at 07:42 PM
May 11, 2006
The pig lab test is tomorrow. Your study guide for the week is due tomorrow. Please make sure that you have completed all study questions and the back. The dissection guide is posted here. Please allow time for it to load, before you give up on it.
You should have read about the excretory system (pages 581-586) and the nervous system (pages 628-634) for homework on Wednesday. The endocrine system is discussed on pages 658-561. You know what type of questions to expect so please prepare for this test.
Remember that you have several sites to visit for review and help with identifying the pig parts. They are on an earlier post.
Posted by Carroll at 04:38 PM
May 09, 2006
For homework tonight, please answer all of the questions found on pages 1,2, and 3 in your Study Questions packet.
I will be at school at 8:15 tomorrow (Wed.) morning to help algebra students who have missed class on Mon. and Tue. get caught up.
I will also help any who have been absent or just want a little extra time with their pigs.
In class today, I put out a request for gloves. Please bring in some if you have them at home. Any donations are appreciated. I am making a trip to the store tonight to buy some more for all 7th grade classes.
Here is the guide that we are using in class this week. I hope that it helps.
There is a mistake in your homework questions for today. Did anyone figure it out? Hint: It's something to do with the stomach......
Posted by Carroll at 04:40 PM
May 08, 2006
The 8 algebra students who are in my 4th period will be able to make up the missed lab work before school on Tuesday, after school on Tuesday, or during one or both connections (with teacher approval). Please check with your lab partner and arrange a time for me to meet with you. Do not worry about getting it done. You will be able to work out a solution for the make-up some time this week. Concentrate on doing your best on your Algebra end of course exam.
Keep in mind as you work that you are dissecting to reveal the systems of the fetal pig and to relate them to the human body systems. Work at a careful pace and review what you have learned each night. Complete the lab questions that go along with your dissection each night or after you clean up each day. There will be a lab test on Friday.
Virtual Pig Dissection
Pig Dissection Lab Manual
Another good pig dissection link
Posted by Carroll at 12:25 AM
May 04, 2006
Remember that your multiple choice test over Human Body Systems Part 1 will be tomorrow. This includes the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, circulatory, lymphatic and respiratory systems. Chapter 15, chapter 17 and pages 566-574 in chapter 18 are included for this test.
There will be two other tests for this unit. One will be a lab exam for the pig dissection next Friday (5/12). The last one (Human Body Systems Part 2) will be during the testing time scheduled for science on May 22nd.
Stay current with assignments and spend some time studying so you finish the year strong.
Posted by Carroll at 03:45 PM
May 03, 2006
Use the link below (or others found on an earlier post) and your text to complete the the information organizer in the attached document.
Lung Association games and info
We will work on this during class today and I will grade it on Thursday.
Posted by Carroll at 06:01 AM
May 02, 2006
Pig dissection week will be next week (5/8-5/10) with a lab test scheduled for Friday, 5/12. You will be completing questions while you dissect each day. Your lab questions will be due on the day of the lab test. Do not get behind in your reading and learning about the systems of the human body. Excretory, digestive, nervous, and endocrine will follow.
Here is a preview of what to expect:
Posted by Carroll at 06:55 PM
Homework tonight- STUDY
You should have the three lab activities (Monitoring EKG-#28, Heart Rate Response to Baoreceptor Feedback- #5, and Control of Human Respiration-#26) using sensors and computers in your lab journal ready to grade along with the "Look Beneath the Skin" (chicken wing) lab activity. The "Closer Look at Skin" activity should be turned in to me also. I will return your circulatory system review questions tomorrow.
There will be a test over the skeletal, muscular, integumentary, circulatory, and respiratory systems this Friday. You should have already read and studied chapters 15, 17, and pages 566-575. We will review the respiratory system tomorrow and have a general review on Thursday. Remember that you have study workbooks to help with comprehension so they might be worth completing.
Posted by Carroll at 06:50 PM
