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December 21, 2006
E.Q. What evidence is there that you are thinking and working like a scientist?
Today we worked on our research projects. Students were given instructions on how to share there work online at Mabry's Global Learning Collaborative and some teams have started posting.
I hope that everyone has a restful and wonderful holiday!
Posted by carroll at 05:29 PM
December 20, 2006
There will be a test make-up session tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 8:15 A.M. for students who missed the Human Body Systems Part 1 test today.
We will work on our projects tomorrow so bring your project log book to class.
Posted by carroll at 03:33 PM
December 19, 2006
The answer to # 25 in class today was stated as True. It is actually False with the correction of "urethra".
Here are the completion answers:
27 gliding
28 exercise
29 calcium
30 smooth
31 contracting
32 cramp
33 skull
34 cartilage
35 cell
36 tendon
37 ligament
38 mucus
39 hydrochloric
40 gallbladder
41 villi
42 chemical
43 epiglottis
44 large
45 glucose
46 pacemaker
47 oxygen
48 valve
49 right
50 aorta
51 veins
52 capillaries
53 platelets
54 hemoglobin
55 fat
56 exercise
57 hypertension
58 atherosclerosis
59 respiration
60 breathing
61 pharynx
62 mucus
63 water
64 oxygen
65 larynx
66 diaphragm
67 urine
68 excretory
69 urea
70 urine
71 urinary bladder
72 skin
72 trachea
74 nephrons
Posted by carroll at 04:22 PM
December 18, 2006
Students received a copy of their current grade reports in class today. Several assignments were turned in to me today and I am updating grades daily.
For homework tonight, please complete all missing work and turn it in to me tomorrow so I can update your grades for this term.
Most classes went outside today to work on their research projects. We will review in class tomorrow.
The following systems will be included on the test Wednesday:
Muscular
Circulatory
Skeletal
Digestive
Respiratory
Excretory
You may use your notes sheets for the test.
So many students have been absent and are struggling to get caught up that I have decided to cut off the introduction of new material and hold the rest of the systems to be included in the next term.
Posted by carroll at 06:18 PM
December 15, 2006
Here are the notes sheets for the other systems so you can work on them if you have time this weekend.
Posted by carroll at 04:40 PM
Today we completed the Respiratory System notes sheet and completed a lab investigation on the effect of holding one's breath on the rate of respiration. If you were absent today, do not worry about making up the lab activity. You should complete the note sheet so that you will have it for your test next week. Remember that you will be allowed to use all of your note sheets on the Human Body Systems Test on Wednesday.
Please complete the respiratory system notes and excretory system notes for homework.
Posted by carroll at 04:36 PM
Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Haag conducted science class in the Maclab on Wednesday. The link below will take you to the site that was used in class. Remember that your user name is mabry and your password is guidance. It was fun to hear about the many career options that students had listed for them them based on their responses to the question set. I hope that you will explore more.
Posted by carroll at 09:44 AM
December 14, 2006
Today students took notes about the digestive system in class today. The note sheet should be completed for homework if it was not finished in class today. Tomorrow we will do an activity and take notes on the respiratory system.
I am collecting work and trying to get all students caught up before the term ends. Please submit your make up assignments ASAP and try not to fall behind.
Students will be allowed to use their note sheet for each system during the test next week. Please take time to read, reflect, and record the information requested as we are trying to compress 6 or 7 chapters into a short 3 week unit.
The fetal pig dissection week will be carried over to the beginning of the next term- when students return in January.
Posted by carroll at 04:52 PM
December 13, 2006
Tuesday we had a change in plans from my earlier post. We will continue our experiments on the human body systems unit later in the week. Wednesday we will be Career Cruising in the maclab with guidance counselors.
Most students submitted their research plans and approval forms on Friday or Monday and were ready to begin data collection on Tuesday...and the weather was unusually nice...so we headed outside for class to work on projects.
Students are doing their individual research while collaborating with a research team for collecting data. All students should be recording data in their project logbook and have a handout to describe what to include there.
Independent study projects are ongoing this year and I look forward to hearing what students are learning about water quality, the forest, amphibian populations, etc. Student teams will have the opportunity to post their work on our Sweat Mountain Park blog beginning soon.
Posted by carroll at 06:27 AM
December 11, 2006
EQ: Explain how the different organ systems interact with each other to serve the needs of cells for oxygen, food, and waste removal.
Today and tomorrow we will do lab activities on the muscular and respiratory systems.
Here is the lab for Monday:
Note sheets for today and tomorrow:
Excretory System.doc
Please have these note sheets and your lab questions completed to be checked on Wednesday.
Posted by carroll at 07:15 AM
December 10, 2006
Here is another site for you to use when revising your bibliography to turn in to me on Monday.
Mrs. Worthington sent this link to me and I thought it might be useful. Look for the general formatting information at the end of the examples.
Posted by carroll at 11:20 AM
Please check iParent to see the current grade report.
Several students are working on missing assignments and need to turn them in asap. I am available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week after school until 5:15 for students to take a test, make up a lab activity, or get help with assignments.
Posted by carroll at 10:32 AM
December 08, 2006
If you were absent today, we watched video about the skeleton and completed the note sheet that is attached below.
I collected the cardiovascular system note sheet that was completed for homework earlier in the week during class today. You will have a note sheet for each system that will be included on the Nov. 20 test and I have hinted that detailed notes may be valuable to you on test day.
Remember to get a parent signature on your project research plan Form 1B. The bibliography should be included too. Your forms, plan, and bibliography are due on Monday.
Posted by carroll at 04:15 PM
December 07, 2006
There was a little confusion about the research plans and forms that students have been working on lately.
Hopefully all questions have been answered and students will be able to complete the assignment and submit it to me for approval on or before Monday, Dec. 11. Remember to include your bibliography.
Parents need to read your research plan and sign in the space for parents on form 1B only. Students remember to tell your parents that I am the sponsor and have studied the rules.
Students who are engaging in studies of salamanders need to have the Vertebrate Animal form and the student teams that are using the bacteria tests that were ordered will need to complete an additional form. The forms are available online below or I will give you one at school. I will work with you to help complete them.
Remember that safety is always the most important consideration. Please make a note in your research plan about safety precautions that you will take as you perform your investigation. You could make a statement about the use of protective eyewear (goggles) if you are using any chemical tests for water quality. If you are getting in the stream to collect or measure, make a note that boots will be used and that hands will be washed following the data collection. Students involved in bacterial studies will be limited to making observations of dishes that are taped shut and I will be in charge of disposal of the dishes after observations. Think about safety during field studies.
Here is the link to UGA for the official 2007 Rules for Precollege Science Research. All students are asked to complete the necessary permission forms for research even though they may not be participating in science fair.
Posted by carroll at 05:53 PM
December 05, 2006
Today students analyzed a graphical recording of the electrical events occurring within the heart. Here is a copy of the analysis questions for students who did not finish them during class.
The circulatory system notes sheet should be completed for homework tonight.
Experiment # 28 Monitoring EKG
QUESTIONS
1. The electrocardiogram is a powerful tool used to diagnose certain types of heart disease. Why is it important to look at the time intervals of the different waveforms?
2. What property of heart muscle must be altered in order for an EKG to detect a problem? Explain.
3. Based on what you have learned regarding electrocardiograms, can they be used to diagnose all heart diseases or defects? Explain.
4. Describe a cardiovascular problem that could be diagnosed by a cardiologist using an electrocardiogram.
Posted by carroll at 06:12 PM
Here are a few interesting sites to help you learn about the parts of the systems of the human body and how they function and interact with each other. Use your textbook and these sites to help you complete your note sheets and review each system.
There will be a test over the human body systems on Wednesday, Dec. 20th. This is your last test for this term.
Trackstar for Human Body Systems
Posted by carroll at 06:04 AM
December 04, 2006
Today we performed an experiment using probeware (Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitors) that interfaced with our computers. This enabled us to analyze graphical data quickly and easily. Students were asked to record that data and answer the analysis questions in their journals. Here is a copy of the data table and analysis questions if you did not finish the analysis in class.
For homework, please finish reading chapter 17: pages 536-560. We will be doing assignments and working in 7 different chapters in the following 3 weeks so do not get behind in your reading.
Students who needed to re-write their introductions have until 12/5...that's tomorrow...to turn them in to me. :-)
Paperwork for your project is due on Thursday.
I am available tomorrow morning at 8:30 A.M. and after school until 5:15 P.M. on Tuesday for students who need a little help or time to work on their experiment set-ups.
Posted by carroll at 04:57 PM
December 01, 2006
All students received the forms for submitting and getting approval for their experiments today. The forms should be turned in to me on or before Thursday. Dec. 7.
A parent signature is required on Approval Form 1B.
Most students have completed all of the needed parts of the research plan, but some need to be edited. I tried to discuss project details and revisions with most students today and will meet next week with the ones that did not have a chance to discuss their plans with me.
All students should read pages 536-547 for homework if they did not read it during class time today. We will begin our studies of the human body systems on Monday with lab activities on pulse rate and interpreting an EKG.
Posted by carroll at 04:56 PM
