HW+-+5th+Life+Science

=HOMEWORK PAGE: 5th grade Life Science= May 24-28 - Exam week No final exam - Students will work on Resource Project

May 17-21 Resources Cont.

__May 10-14__ Earth's Natural Resources - Renewable vs. Nonrenewable

__May 3 - 7__ M- No hmwk. T- Hunting Island Field Trip has been POSTPONED - details will follow

__April 26 - 30__ M- Complete classwork - T- study guide W- review and reread R- Study for Test F-

__April 19-23__ M- Science World Current Event - article summary T- Lsn 3 pgs.176-77 - review reading and answer content ?'s W- Brainstorm web - compare and contrast R- Symbosis F -

//**WATER WORKS WONDERS poster is due Monday, April 19th**//

__April 12-16__ M- complete defs. & reading T- Read pgs. 172-73 Food Chains and Webs, take notes for discussion 2moro W- Food Chain VS Food Web - Venn Diagram 3-5 bullets each R- Complete Food Chain lyrics F- FINISH WONDER WORKS WONDERS poster DUE MONDAY, April 19th

__April 6 - 9 - Ecosystems__ M- No School T- Complete Chap. 7 KWL and Title Page (Banner style) 5 bullets for each - TP 6 labels, illus. & explanations W- begin study guide for quiz on Friday R- study guide - review notes, lesson from text, activities, etc. F- water works wonders

__Mar. 22 - 26__ M- Discuss Water Works Wonders poster contest - brainstorm ?'s, parent signature T- How Water is Treated W- Critical thinking ?'s - reread and complete Biome sketches R- Answer Biome critical thinking questions F-

Poster Project BJWSA nneds your help creating a very special poster to celebrate this year's Drinking Water Week (May 3-7). If your poster is chosen as the Grand Prize Winner, BJWSA will make it their official poster for this special week. Objective: draw a picture that will help people to understand the theme Water Works Wonders. (1 entry per student)
 * __WATER WORKS WONDERS__

What you need to do:** larger than stated maximum size.
 * Poster size NOT to exceed 11"x17" - it may be smaller
 * You may use brightly colored markers, crayons, paint ; you may NOT use computer art, group entries or posters
 * On the back of you artwork, include your name, age, grade level, teacher, school and school phone number

Posters must be submitted to BJWSA __NO LATER__ than Wednesday, April 21st CLASS DUE DATE: Monday, April 19th

__Mar. 15 - 19__ M- KWL Title Page (bumper sticker) BIOMES T- Reinforcement HO W- key term comparison R- COmplete classwork F-

__Mar. 8 - 12__ STANDARDIZED TESTING

__Feb. 22-26__ M- complete blood cell illustrations - answer comprehension question from notes handout T- W- comprehension circulatory cycle - heart ?'s R- Class Body Systems project - compile notes (what, how & why) have someone check ur notes for facts and details F- Work on body system

__Feb. 16 - 19__ T- Complete pg. 99 illus.' provide paraphrased description of each and explain how you think that each of these surfaces aids in digestion. Be detailed - there is no wrong answer to your opinion! W- compare/contrast R- Circulatory/Respiratory systems - KWL - illustrations F- complete vocabulary

__Feb. 8 - 11__ M- Nerve Necklace - define cell body, axon and dendrites - identify parts, describe their functions and explain how messages are passed along/through these various parts. T- Complete Endocrine Glands/Diabetes research report W- Write a paragraph explaining what happens to food after it is eaten (5-7 sentences) R- No School Friday the 12th or Monday the 15th - Winter Break

__Feb. 1-5__ M- finalize drawing and stories T- Endocrine system - Read and answer check points W- Interactive Notes - ES and explain Biofeedback Loop R - Nervous System - How cells work together HO F- Extra credit assignment

__Jan. 25-29__ M- Unit Introduction - Body Functions KWL chart T- Complete Title pages with labeled descriptions W- Define Neuron, Impulse adn reflexes, answer checkpts and Math in Science R- Reflex activity reflection - cause & effect F-

__Jan. 18 - 22 -__ M- No School - MLK day T- Review for Quiz W- Quiz - no homework R- Achilles Tendon historical article research F- Complete articles

__Jan. 11-15 -__ Cells, tissues, organs & systems M- Cells - compare and contrast T- W- Define muscle, tendon and answer content questions R- review Notes in preparation for Study Guide (SG) F- Quiz on Tues. - continue to review SG

__Jan. 4 - 8 - BODY FUNCTIONS__ M- Complete New Semester Reflections T- Essential Questions W- Title Pages - content & KWL R- Comprehension questions F-

__Dec. 21- Jan. 1__
 * CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S BREAK**

__Dec. 14 - 18-__
 * EXAM WEEK**

__Dec. 7 - 11 -__
 * REVIEW WEEK**

__Nov. 30-Dec.4 -__ Students will create, perform and record phases of Mitosis - Technology Integration M & T - Group work - continue to work on lyrics including outlined objectives W-F - Edit, Practice, Revise, Perform, Revise again if needed, Record & Share

__Nov. 16-20-__ Students will begin to explore the stages of Mitosis through virtual animation and text review. M-W Work on Mitosis "Flap-Cards" - revisit Animation Medical website to review phases, their functions and developmental process T- Key Concept investigative Questions - complete Handout R - F Continue phase review - Pre-Test Friday - Work on lyric ideas and tune during Thanksgiving Break for Mitosis Rap/Song Nov. 9 - 13 - This week students will expand knowledge about Plant and Animal Cells and how they grow and divide M- Define DNA & Chromosome; complete diffusion & osmosis illustrations/pop-up card T- W- Veterans Day - No School R- Stages of Mitosis - Vocabulary pg. 40-41 F- Cells Test next Thursday

__Nov. 2 - 6~__ We will finish up our Organelle Functions by Friday. Students will write a creative story about how a cell and it's parts work together. Student will pretend that a cell is a factory of their choosing, create names and job titles for the organells and inform the reader about the "job" descriptions. M- Study for Quiz - finalize organelle/employee job titles, nicknames and job description T- Continue to work on creative writing assignment W- Rough drafts complete - begin final R- Illustrate Factory Directory - pencil first, then color F- Final draft (typed) and illustrations due

__Oct. 27 - 30 -__ Students continue to study Plant and Animal cells. This week students will study Cell Vocabulary Terms and engage in partner activities in preparation for Quiz on Monday. We will also begin to investigate and learn about the individual "jobs" of the many different parts of a cell. Students will create Job Description Brochures. T - Complete Illustrations of Cells - label and color/ Venn Diagram Animal vs. Plant Cells, 5 bullets for each W- Complete classwork R - Interactive Cells - Review as Study Guide An adventure into cells and their parts: site.educ.indiana.edu/Portals/355/showcase/student_workbook.pdf F - Study for Pre-Quiz

__Oct. 19 - 23~__ This week students will begin studying the parts of a cell and difference between Plant and Animal Cells. M- Key Terms and Complete Title Page T- Complete classwork - check points - sub W- Complete classwork - check points - Sub R- Vocabulary Key Terms - flashcards F- complete cards

__Oct. 13 - 16~__ M- NoSchool T- Organism Creation - finish 1st drawing and Brainstorm Web - Answer Characteristics Questions W- Work on Rough draft R- Finalize draft F- Complete Drawing and Share Organisms

__Oct. 5 - 9 ~__ This week students will review Lessonand activities in preparation for Test. M- Study Guide - Reread Lesson 1 & 2 - flashcards T- Study Guide - Reread Lesson 3 & 4 - Flashcards & rough drafts W- Study Guide & Paragraph Review/Finalization R- Q&A - Jeopardy Review Game F-

__Sept. 28 - Oct. 2~__ Cont. M- Reread pags. 12 - 13 - Answer Lesson 2 check point #1&2 then complete Inquiry Questions ICS on hand-out T- Answer questions/info. not completed in class W- lesson check point # 1 pg. 14-15, and checkpoint #1 & 2 pg. 16-17 R- Venn Diagrams F- begin study guide for Test on Friday, Oct. 9th

__Sept. 21 - 25__ ~ This week students will take notes while learning about the Six Kindgoms that all living organisms are classified by

M- Complete any work not completed in class - Research Spiders/Aracnids answer: How are aracnids classified and make a list of characteristics T- Complete classwork Notes & Study Guide for Quiz Vocabulary Quiz (Lesson 1 & 2) on Thurs. W- Study for Quiz R- F- __Sept. 12 - 16~__ This week students will begin to explore organisms, their adaptation and environments in which they live. Students will M- Complete Chapter Title Page - pencil draft and continue to work on KWL chart T- Re-read pages 6 - 9 and answer checkpoint questions on Pg.7, 1&2 and on Pg.9, 1-2 ~ Write questions then answer W- Venn Diagram - compare & contrast 2 objects of like properties but different characteristics - 5 bullets for each section (15 total) R- Complete Lesson 1 HO F- Start reviewing for Vocab. Quiz on Thurs.


 * __Sept. 7 - 11~__** This week students will wrap up Measurement Unit and apply the data/experiences accumulated toward understanding the Step of the Scientific Method. Students will also communicate data in graphs, charts,
 * M-** No School - Labor Day
 * T-** Calculate "Campus Hug" Estimations
 * W-** Read/review "Using Scientific Methods for Science Inquiry" pg. xxvi
 * R-** Continue working on Lab/activity Reports & Journal entry
 * F-**


 * __Aug. 31 - Sept. 4__** This week, students will review/reinforce basic units of measurement skills. They will complete conversion problems - smaller unit, move decimal to the right or multiply & larger units, move decimal to left or divide- them apply that knowledge to hands-on units of measurement activity. There will be a quiz on Thursday over Basic Units (Study Guides go home on Tues./ also study Monday Aug. 31 DOS questions). By the end of the week, students will review/reinforce communicating data into graphs and charts while completing Metric Smile activity.
 * M-** Study DOS questions for Quiz on Thursday over Metric Basic Units of Measurements
 * T-** Study Guide **-** fill in data. Try your best to answer "reading balances" HO - will not be graded only reviewed & implemented
 * W**- study for Quiz
 * R- estimation**
 * F- no hmwk. Enjoy your holiday!!!**

__**August 19 - 21**__ ~ First Week Back - Students will be introduced to Course Content, classroom rules and expectations, portfolio entries, daily routine, etc. and Student Questionnaires / classroom emergency cards
 * W** - Familiarize yourself with Text - create Name using illustrations/content from text to depict each letter of your first name
 * R** - Reflection
 * F** - Return Syllabus Signed

__**August 24 - 28**__ ~ This week students will begin to explore the definition of Life Science and will familiarize themselves with the many components to be studied this school year. M - "What is Life Science?" In 3-5 sentences, define and explain using your own words. Final draft of the defintion must be typed. T- No hmwk. for students - Open House: parents complete definitions if you did not get to do so in "class" W - Review Lab Safety Rules with your parents and both of you sign form and return tomorrow - If you have not turned in your syllabus, please get that signed as well. Parents that were not able to attend Open House, please write your definition of Life Science so that I can post those next to your childs. Thanks to all! R - F - Content Name Creation Due