Spring Break Packet

7H: Chemistry Element Project. Click the link for the project outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3fUHemF1VwRalVfV09LNl9sNTZxSDdzYzROUTQyZ1Qya0FN/view?usp=sharing

82&83: Packet--ALL PAGES

81: Castle Learning (Reproduction +Mix)  and Scientific Notation worksheet (link will be posted soon--technical issues!)

All projects/assignments due Monday, April 13

81 Reproduction HW

I forgot to mention crossing over in class.
The reason you are not exactly like your parents is because of CROSSING OVER which mixes up parts of the chromosome in prophase 1 of MEIOSIS. Watch the video to learn more and to answer questions successfully.
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__how_meiosis_works.html


28 Questions: Write ONLY the answer on looseleaf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8l_rPckM6wWRVBnOFNSXzBTdHM/view?usp=sharing

81: CER

Do humans reproduce sexually or asexually?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning must be used to support your answer. No less than 5 sentences

7H: What's the Matter HW

Grade 8: Models

Read the following articles to summarize why models are important in science:

http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/sundstrom/Physical%20Science/Measurement/Scientific%20Modeling%20Reading.pdf

http://www.utexas.edu/courses/bio301d/Topics/Models/Text.html

7H HW due Monday

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sWlEJelNRqvUwm39cB24z53fTEfc_c3qPdRymhPS--0/edit?usp=sharing

Updated.

81 NYTimes 

1.Using the first paragraph, what was the conventional wisdom that many women followed to prevent peanut allergies? What does conventional mean?

2.LeBron says that peanut allergies can be prevented by introducing children at a young age. How can he support his claim? Give at least 2 pieces of evidence.

3.What do scientists suggest women can do to prevent peanut allergies?

4.In the study by Dr. Lack, who had more peanut allergies: Jewish children or British children? Why?

5.Scroll to the bottom and click on COMMENTS. Then click on “READERS’ PICK”. Choose a comment that you agree with and write a response of how you would respond to the comment (whether you agree or disagree, and why)

6.Explain the process of allergies: how does your immune system respond to peanut allergies?

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/feeding-infants-peanut-products-could-prevent-allergies-study-suggests/

7H Take Home quiz

1.Which natural disasters can be contributed by humans? (5 sentences minimum)

2.Which natural disaster would cause the greatest destruction in NYC? (C, E, R- 5 sentences)

3.For the presentation portion of coming to the board, reflect on the biggest challenges and how you can improve. 

82 & 83 HW

From NSTA Uncovering Student Ideas in Science: Life Science

81: Should vaccination be mandated by law?

Read the following articles to determine whether or not vaccinations should be required by law:

Why did the measles outbreak occur in Disney Land?

Side Effects of Vaccines

What are vaccines made of?

After reading the articles, construct a 5 paragraph argumentative essay as to why people should or should not vaccinate:

Paragraph 1/Introduction:

• what should people reading your paper know about immunity, pathogens, vaccines?
• State your position (whether people should OR should not vaccinate) at the LAST sentence of your paragraph

Paragraph 2&3:

• Claim 1 
• Evidence
• Reasoning
• Don't forget to cite

Paragraph 4/Counterclaim

• State the opposing side's view. 
• Explain the opposing side's view
• Explain why their argument is still weak! For some reason, you guys hardly complete the counterclaim!!! Focus on this point

Paragraph 5/Conclusion: 

• sum up your main points (but not in the same wording, or else...) :)

Don't forget:

• space bar after punctuations like commas, periods
• no contractions: shouldn't = should not
• No pronouns like: I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.)
• Cite the articles using MLA formatting learned in class. 

EXTRA CREDIT: 

Use Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Due Tuesday

NSTA Uncovering Student Ideas: Life Science

81 Reading

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/empire_seapower/smallpox_01.shtml

figure it out

7H Weathering and Erosion

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11g_TvONlTP9w06ZiNDVZRPgDbPmqgcCLFzAgM9H-jCU/edit?usp=sharing

In-Class  --    use NY State Coach book
Chapter 45, pages 220-223
1.Compare and contrast mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. Give examples and descriptions of both chemical and mechanical weathering (at least five total examples). Use the slides.
2.Describe some of the factors that impact the rate of weathering on a rock.
3.Define erosion. How is it similar or different than weathering? What are agents of erosion?
4.What is the parent rock with regards to soil formation?

Homework
Mars and the Moon have many impact craters across their surfaces. The Earth has someimpact craters but not nearly as many. Given what you’ve learned these past three weeks about earth sciences, explain, in your own words, why Earth has far fewer impact craters. Use Claim, Evidence and Reasoning to answer this question. Use scientific language. You may use outside sources but cite your source(s).

Was the US prepared to handle the outbreak?

Read the two articles and determine whether or not the US is prepared to handle an outbreak like ebola.

NOTE: you cannot complete this assignment without reading both articles.

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2014pres/12/20141202b.html
http://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/blog/2014/10/are-all-hospitals-really-equipped-to-handle-ebola


Type your response and share it with Ms. Esther via your school email address

2 Paragraph response must include:

• is the US able to handle an outbreak like Ebola? Make a claim, use evidence from the readings, and reasoning
• what are some challenges to handling an outbreak?
• Did you think the US did a good job of handling the ebola crisis this past year? why or why not? You may have to do some research on this question

81_Immunity HW

Also,

Research a disease that you listed and answer the following questions:

1. What is the general description of your disease?

2. How can you contract the disease?

3. What can you do to recover if you contract the disease?

Frog Dissection Reflection

1.Reflect on yesterday’s lab: was it fun, interesting, boring? Describe how it went and why.

2.What were some of the challenges to the dissection? Explain

3.Compare the anatomy of a frog and a human. How were they similar? Different?

–for the similarities/differences, explain the function of their similarities/differences

4.What are some lingering questions you have about frogs? What would you like to find out?

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5. If you could re-do this lab, what would you change?  What would you keep the same?

6. Was this lab more or less difficult than you expected?  Explain.

HW for 7H and 82

7H:
Investigate a rock type that you found interesting (sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous) and describe how we use those rocks in our daily lives. Name the rock. Describe the use. Cite the source(s) of your information. Write no more than a page but write at least one paragraph.

Some examples of rocks in our lives: building stones, roads, cement, minerals. Something else?




82:

Modern science has changed the way people understand their world.  In the past, the people of many societies thought that mountains, rivers, and forests were “alive.’  In much the same way that animals and plants are alive.  Today, most people recognize a difference between living and non-living things. 

Fill out the table below.  Explain HOW each shows the feature of life IF it does.

Feature of Life	Fast-moving stream	Dog	Your own example:
made of cells?	No, made of elements, hydrogen and oxygen
uses energy?
responds and adjusts to changes?
reproduces?
grows and develops?

81: 
castle learning

http://www.bkreader.com/2015/02/the-glory-of-empires-lucious-lyon-and-the-pain-of-als/

81 Homeostasis

Choose 2 other systems that were not discussed in class
In 4 sentences or more, explain how the two organ systems maintain homeostasis. Be sure to include MAJOR ORGANS in your explanations. Diagrams, a plus.

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/biology/2011%20Web%20Pages/Human%20Body-%20Digestive%20and%20Excretory%20System%20page.htm

HW

72, 82, and 83
Use the map to answer questions on the half sheet you received in class today
Click on the link for the map
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8l_rPckM6wWQzFqdXBHNkRWSlpPeW05emc0eDZEd3pyV3Bn/view?usp=sharing




81:

Use resources to:

1.Describe the basic functions (3)

2.Describe the major organs and their function

3.Write down 1-2 facts you found most interesting

4.Explain why you are a vital contributor to the human body

5.HW: How does your organ system play a role in homeostasis?