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Jeopardy

If I have diabetes, I do not have enough of this molecule to let glucose pass into my cells.

Take this survey

https://survey.5-essentials.org/fund/

jeopardy

Our body stores sucrose to use as energy.

Correct the above sentence so it is correct.

Extra Credit Assignment

You have until 11 a.m. to complete the following extra credit assignment as a last ditch effort to improve your grade:

1. Find 10 new words that are related to science.

2. Complete the vocabulary charts for the words (word, picture, definition).

3. Each word is 4 points.

4. Pictures must be colored and definition must be in your own words. 

quiz

Unit 2: Metabolism, SIM Quiz:

1. Based on the SIM, what are the main body systems present in the body?
2. What are the signs you observe (using or without using the SIM) when the human body is healthy?
3. What happens to the food and that enters the healthy body SIM? Be specific.
4. What color box represents the cell?
5. Which molecules are entering the cell?
6. Add 2 fish, 2 sandwich, and 2 corn. Answer the following questions.
1. How many molecules were absorbed by the cell?
1. glucose:
2. amino acids:
3. oxygen:
4. How many molecules of oxygen were taken in per breath? 

Unit 2 Vocabulary, Metabolism

Vocabulary List:

Word-Picture-Definition

• amino acids: used in every cell of your body to build the proteins you need to survive.
• blood vessels: a tubular structure carrying blood through the tissues and organs; a vein, artery, or capillary.
• circulatory system: a network of the heart and blood vessels that delivers blood throughout your body.
• cells: the smallest unit of life that makes up all living things.
• claim: an argument that can be created based on evidence
• digestive system: a system that is uniquely designed to turn the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair.
• evidence: supporting statements or facts that are used to back up a claim
• glucose: a simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
• metabolismt :the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
• molecules: a group of atoms that are bonded together that can help a chemical reaction take place.
• oxygen: a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 20% of the earth's atmosphere; humans breathe it in.
• protein: a molecule that is made up of many amino acids
• respiratory system: the system in our body including our lungs that helps us breathe in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

All Classes, 10.15.18 Assignment

All Classes Assignment:

Organ Poster

You must create a poster on an 8 by 11 regular sheet of white paper. This poster will be worth 50 points in the "assignments" category of garbed.

 Organ poster: Your poster must be appealing and interesting. It should include the following. Try to pick an organ that nobody knows about!

Poster must be neat, colored, have all information, and you be prepared to present on Tuesday. 

1) Which organ systems contain your organ?

2) What are the organ's main functions?

3) How does your organ works with other systems to keep the body healthy?
Give at least 3 examples.
4) Which diseases or disorders affects your organ?
Give at least 3 example.

5) Can a person live without your organ?
Explain your answer.

6) Can your organ be transplanted from healthy to sick patient?

Visit the Health page of the Kid Zone for sites that will help with your project! 

Movie Reflection Questions

1. Can you relate to any of the characters in the film? If so, please explain why.
2. A variety review of the film states "Khalil's killing is the lit fuse on the bomb that will explode Starr's carefully compartmentalized life." Explain the ways in which Starr's life changed after the fatal shooting of Khalil.
3. Had you read Angie Thomas' book The Hate U Give before seeing the film? If so, please explain the differences and/or similarities.
4. starr's uncle, Carlos (played by Common), is a police officer, who gently tries to help her see a different perspective on police. Explain your thoughts on his explanation of "it's a complicated world." what does he mean by this?
5. Explain the film's message in relation to our society today. Why is it important that people see this film?

The Human Microbiome

Questions & Answers
1. Approximately how many microorganisms are inside the human clown?
2. Describe the characteristics of a bacteria cell.
3. Describe the bacteria of our tongue. What are the characteristics and what is their purpose?
4. Describe the mites in an eyelash.  What are their characteristics and what is their purpose?
5.  List 3 important jobs that bacteria can do for our body.
6. List 3 ways bacteria can harm our body.
7. What is an antibiotic and how does it work?
8. How does the antibiotic affect the microbiome?
9. Using the pie chart answer the following questions:
a. Approximately what percentage of bacteria lines the gut to to prevent harmful bacteria from growing there?
b. Approximately what percentage of bacteria helps the body defend itself against disease?
c. Approximately what percentage of bacteria digests molecules in milk?

09.14.18

https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/intro/

brainteaser

Emily loves cats and she keeps some as pets. All but two of them are completely black. All but two of them are completely white. All but two of them are completely ginger. 

How many cats does she have? 

Take a sheet of paper - any size that you happened to have (remember, just imagine this paper). Now fold this sheet of paper in half and now fold it in half again, at right angles to the first fold. Now you have four thicknesses of paper. Now imagine you use scissors and cut through all four thicknesses, right down the middle of the paper, parallel to the first fold you made. Now, imagine, how many pieces of paper do you have now? Don't get paper and scissors to solve this one - try to picture this in your mind!

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Survivor Science

1. What are the two different types of alleles?
2. Different forms of a gene are called _____
3. Give an example of a homozygous dominant genotype.
4. Give an example of a homozygous recessive genotype.
5. Give an example of a heterozygous genotype.

06.04.18 Monday assignment

All classes:

6.4.18 Assignment

Animal Research Project

To be completed inside your notebook:

Research Objectives: Below is a list of research objectives or items that you must locate while conducting their research. 

1. Pick your animal

Use this link to help find an interesting animal

https://a-z-animals.com/

☐Habitat: Describe the habitat of the animal: where does it live? List climates, countries, biomes. 

☐Predators: What threatens this animal? List at least 3)

 ☐Diet: What does your animal eat? (List 4-6 things) Is it an Herbivore/Carnivore/Omnivore) ☐Lifespan: How long does this animal live on average? 

☐Breeding: How many babies does the animal have? Does the animal take care of its offspring? How often does the animal have babies (procreate)? Does it lay eggs or give live birth? 

☐ Threats: Does anything threaten your animal? Is its habitat disappearing? Is it endangered? 

☐ Description: Describe the animal. What does this animal look like? Does it have camouflage?

 ☐ Location: Where do these animals live?

 ☐ Weight: How much does this animal weigh as an adult? 

☐ 5 Interesting Fact: Information about your animal that is unique and interesting to you

Sketch a picture of your animal.

50 points.

All classes-assignment for 4/17

TOday's assignment for all classes:

Earth Day is 4/22. Pick one of the relevant topic belows and answer the following questions about it in your notebook after conducting online research.

• Air pollution
• Energy depletion
• Overflowing landfills
• Rain forest destruction
• Vanishing species
• Water pollution
• (Other problems as teacher/students see fit)

ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-4 IN YOUR NOTEBOOK

1. Describe your topic in 4-6 sentences.

2. Explain why your topic is concerning to us. Why do we care about it?

3. Explain what changes you think need to happen around your topic.

4. Create a poster that is advocating for your topic. See the example below, Use white paper to create your poster. Use color. Assignment is 50 pts.

Marquez

February 7th, 2018

All classes: Visit your homeroom page for today's assignment.

Love,

Mrs. Marquez