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February 28, 2006
February 28, 2006
Today we completed the lab. We also completed some questions for the flower lab too. After that we worked on the concept maps in groups. The maps are on what we have been discussing in class. Make sure you are ready for the chapter 8 & 9 test. It will be on Thursday.
Posted by at 08:14 PM
Warm up #5:
"What is the difference between angiosperms and gymnosperms?". Afterwards we were to finish our flower lab, in which we observed the structure of a flower.
Then we began working on our Concept Map about plants. The test is on thursday, and no review guide will be handed out so make sure you study!
Posted by at 06:05 PM
February 27, 2006
Here are some notes for chapter 8 and 9. Read the notes and see if you can answer the questions posted on the blog under homework category.
Posted by Kulkarni at 09:26 PM
Here are the questions for the test. Answer all of them in complete sentences. Maks sure you know the answers for all the questions. Test on chapter 8 and 9 is on Thursday.
Posted by Kulkarni at 08:36 PM
Warm up #4:
What is pollination, and what is fertilization?
The answer for the first one is the transfer of pollen from a male reproductive structure, to a female reproductive structure. The second answer is the joining of an egg and a sperm cell.
We reviewed vascular and nonvascular plants.
Vascular plants have vascular tissues, while nonvascular don't. There are 2 different kinds of vascular tissues, xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water, while phloem transports food.
Today we studied about gymnosperm and angiosperm plants. The vascular plants are divided into 3 types: seedless, naked, and enclosed. Example of seedless ones are ferns, naked is a pinecone and an example of an enclosed seed is an apple. Naked seeds are called gymnosperms, and enclosed are angiosperms.
We are also working on a lab on flowers. The chapter test is on Thursday.
Posted by at 06:22 PM
Today we completed the warm up.
Warm up #4:
"What is pollination?" and "What is fertilization?" After we completed the warm up we talked about reproduction in gymnosperms and angiosperms.
We also started a lab in which we observed the structure of a flower. We have a test on thursday, and no review guides will be handed out.Questions for the test will be on the blog.
Posted by at 04:43 PM
February 15, 2006
February 15, 2006
Warm up #3.
What are the characteristics of a seed plant?
Seed plants are vascular and reproduce by seeds.
We talked about the two types of vascular tissues:Xylem and Phloem. We also talked about the structure of leaf. The chlorophyll of a plant is found below the upper part of the leaf.That's so it can absorb the rays in the sun, and help in carrying out the process of photsynthesis. Stomata are found on the bottom part of the leaf. In between the top and the bottom cells are Xylem and Phloem tissues. We also reviewed about vascular and nonvascular plants.
After that we worked on a new lab. We looked at a tree cookie. We counted the rings to find its age. We completed the lab today, as well as the moss lab that we woked on yesterday. This was turned in for a grade.
Progress reports were sent home.
Posted by at 08:21 PM
February 14, 2006
February 14, 2006
The warm up today was #2:
What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants. The answer is, nonvascular can't support itself, so they grow low to the ground. A vascular support system can grow taller because they have a good transporting system.
Today we learned a little bit more about plants. As it was just mentioned there are two different types of plants. These are vascular and nonvascular plants. Non vascular plants are plants that lack vascular tissue and grow low to the ground.Examples are :Mosses, Liverwort, Hornwort. Vascular plants can have 2 different types of seeds. Some of them are naked , and some have enclosed seeds. Non flowering vascular plants like pinecones, Cycads have naked seeds. Flowering plants have seeds that are enclosed ,like an apple.
After that we worked on a moss lab. We measured, and observed the moss, a nonvascular plant. We will continue on this in class tomorrow.
Posted by at 07:41 PM
Today in class we completed the warm up # 2. Today's question was, "What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?"
After completing the warm up, Mrs. Kulkarni talked about the variations of plants. We were to copy the notes from the board. Later we participated in a moss lab, in which we filled out information on our clump of moss. We had no homework today.
Posted by at 05:03 PM
February 13, 2006
February 13, 2006
Today we worked on workbook 8-4. After that we did the chapter review, problems 1-21. If you didn't finish this it is homework. We also watched a video on plants.
Posted by at 09:37 PM
February 12, 2006
Essential question: What are the characteristis of plants?
On Friday we took notes on chapter 8, you don't have to take them if you took the notes that Ms. Kulkarni had done in class over the last few days. After that we completed chapter 8 in the workbook up to section 4. After that we did DEAR.
Posted by at 07:46 PM
We are getting ready for Jekyll. The list of the students going on the first and second trip has already been posted. Students have signed up for their roommates and are waiting to be assigned for their classes.
Students make sure you are ready for the field trip. Check over your packing list and start gathering your items to pack this weekend.
Parents please remember all medication that your child will need on their trip to Jekyll Island must be turned into the nurse by Monday or Tuesday, February 14th at the latest. Any student medications for the Jekyll trip need to be given to the nurse in the original container. Teachers are unable to accept medicine on the morning of the trip.
Important: For your child to go on the trip we need a copy of the insurance card. If you have not turned in the front and back copy of your insurance card yet, please turn it in by Tuesday, Feb 14th.
Posted by Kulkarni at 05:25 PM
February 09, 2006
February 9, 2006
Today we finished the chapter 7 workbook. You should complete the whole chapter. We then did DEAR for the rest of the period.
Posted by at 07:34 PM
February 08, 2006
February 8, 2006 Essential Question:
What are the characteristics of plant?
How does the amount of fertilizer affect the growth of an algae?
Today we were introduced to plants. We talked the adaptations of a plant. For example, if a plant is not getting enough water it is going to grow inward to get its roots near a water source. Plants need a transporting system to transport water. The leaves are coated with a waxy covering called cuticle to retain water. The plants also need sunlight and a support system.
Plants that do have a transporting system grow taller, and are called vascular plants. Plants that don't, are called non vascular. They grow low to the ground. Examples of non-vascular plants are Moss, Liverworts and Hornworts.
We also took our observations for the algae. This was the last day we were recording them. You need to right a conclusion on the results of the experiment.
Posted by at 08:49 PM
February 07, 2006
February 7, 2006 Essential Question: How does the amount of fertilizer affect ther growth of algae?
Today we took the chapter 7 test. We then recorded our observations for the algae project. There was a vocabulary worksheet given out in class. The vocabulary worksheet is for homework.
Posted by at 09:13 PM
Homework for tonight is Vocabulary for chapter 8 and 9. It is due tomorrow. If you were absent write down the definition of bold typed words from your textbook for these chapter.
Posted by Kulkarni at 06:48 PM
February 06, 2006
February 6, 2006
Warm up #10:
What does the appearance of a fungus depend on, and a puff like fungus is classified as what type of fungus?
The answer for the first one is it depends on how the hyphae is arranged, and the second answer is they are club like fungus.
We checked our review guides, and we took the notebook quiz. We also took our observations for the algae project. Remember that the chapter 7 test is tomorrow, so don't forget to study.
Posted by at 05:42 PM
Today in class we began with our warm-up.
After we completed it, we began checking our review guide. If you failed to complete your review guide, you were given a zero. If you completed it, yet had more than eighteen answers incorrect, your consequences were the same. If you had over thirty problems answered correctly, you earned an extra five points for our upcoming test. The notebook quiz was taken today, so if you were absent be sure to make that up. Afterwards we recorded our Lab Data.
Homework for tonight is to study. Our test is tomorrow, so don't forget!
Posted by at 11:01 AM
February 05, 2006
February 3, 2006
Warm up # 9,
Where would you look to find fungus spores in the mushroom? What do the chemicals that ooze from the hyphae of a fungus in the food source do?
The answers are: the mushroom cap, and they help break down the food.
We took notes on fungi. Fungi are eukaryotic, mlticellular and they reproduce by spores. Some of the fungi are used in food such as yeast, while some cause diseases. Penicillin, an antibiotic is used to kill bacteria. We also discussed the different types of fungus such as: clublike, threadlike, saclike, and imperfect fungi. We then read ch 7, sec 3 in the text book.
We also took observations on the algae experiments.
There is a notebook quiz on Monday, and the chapter 7 test is Tuesday.
Posted by at 01:33 PM
February 04, 2006
Here are the notes for # 7 in your notebook :Fungi. Read the notes and use them to complete the study guide. You need to read other notes on the blog to study for the test. Also make sure your notebook is organized.
Posted by Kulkarni at 06:25 PM
February 03, 2006
Review guide was given today. It is due on Monday and will be graded for accuracy. It is worth 5 points on the test.
Below is the link for the guide.
Download file
Posted by Kulkarni at 08:18 PM
February 02, 2006
Today in class we completed the warm up. Then Mrs. Kulkarni showed us an example of a mold on a piece of Garlic. She passed it around the room for us to look at (but not touch). She then put it under the microscope and projected it on the Smart Board, so we could see the mold up close. She explained the structure of a Mold and we were to take short notes. Afterwards we recorded our data for the Lab (a lab in which we are testing different amounts of fertilizer to see if they increase or decrease the growth of algae and water molds.)We had DEAR Time for the rest of the period.
Posted by at 06:40 PM
February 2, 2006 Essential Question: What are the charcteristics of fungi?
The warm up for today is #8, and the question is: What are the characteristics of fungi?
The answer is most are multicellular, heterotrophs, eukaryotes, and they reproduce by spores.
Today we went over fungi.We took some notes on fungi.
Fungi # 7
Most of the fungi are multicellular .Multicellular fungi are made up of long, thread like structures called hyphe. The apperance of a fungi is based on the arrangement of the hyphae. Fungi reproduce asexually during favorable conditions, and sexually during unfavorable conditions.
Yeast is unicellualr fungi. It does not reproduce using spores. It reproduces asexually by the process of budding.
We then recorded our observations for the algae projects. Make sure you keep a chart of your information. There will be a notebook quiz on Monday. There will also be a chapter test on Tuesday, so study over the weekend.
Posted by at 06:22 PM
February 01, 2006
February 1, 2006 Essential Question: What are protists?
The warm up today is #7, and the questions are: what characteristics do algae share, and what characteristics so the cells of colonial algae and multicellular organisms share?.
The first answer is they are all autotrophs, and the second answer is they are specialized to do certain tasks.
Today we finished the concept maps. The map was on all the algae like, fungus like, and animal like protist. They need to be colored, and completed today.
We also looked under the microscopes today. Many students saw a lot of paramecium under their microscopes.
Last, we started our stories today. Imagine if you were the size of a protozoan. You need to write a story about encounters with other organisms. We will finish this in class tomorrow.
Posted by at 08:39 PM
