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CUMULATIVE TESTS
CUMULATIVE MID-TERM STUDY GUIDE (Google Doc)
HydrosphereIn this unit we will be discussing the different cycles that occur on Earth that impact resources. The cycles students should be familiar with by the end of this unit are the water, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorous cycle. Students should be able to describe the properties of water as well as distinguish characteristics between freshwater and salt water. Students should be also be able to understand water pollution and then brainstorm ideas about how to improve water quality.
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Materials Hydrosphere Cycles (PowerPoint) Distribution of Water (PowerPoint) Bill Nye Wetlands (YouTube) Ocean Zones & Life (PowerPoint) Dead Sea (website) Upwelling Video (YouTube) Water Quality (PowerPoint) Hydrosphere Test STUDY GUIDE (doc) Ocean Web Quest Materials: Ocean Resources for chart (website) Drilling for Oil - How do we clean up spills? (YouTube) Ocean Technology for chart (website) Ocean Zones for questions (website) Ocean Zones Video (YouTube) Otherworldly Creatures in the Ocean's Deepest Depths (YouTube) Hydrothermal Vents for questions (website) Ocean Currents for questions & video (website) The Gulf Stream Video (YouTube) For Fun - Only if you have extra time! Ocean Food Webs (website) 25 Terrifying Sea Creatures That Actually Exist Video (YouTube) Water Quality Project VERSION A (doc) Water Quality Project VERSION B (doc) |
Graded Assignments
Mrs. Sanderford's Science Contract (homework) Flinn Safety Contract (homework) Nitrogen & Carbon Cycle Worksheet (classwork) Hydrosphere Notes & Coach Book Worksheet (classwork) Ocean's Stations (lab grade) Ocean Web Quest (classwork) Hydrosphere Quiz (taken 9/13 - quiz) Water Quality Project (due 9/23 - project grade) Hydrosphere Test (taken 9/26 - test grade) |
Evolution of ChangeIn this unit, you will be learning about how Earth's history and how it changed over time. You will also be learning about the Law of Superposition and applying that understanding to analyze rock layers and fossils to better understand Earth's history. Further, evolution in organisms will be explored to deepen your understanding of how beings change over time due to a variety of factors.
By the end of this unit, students should be able to explain the Law of Superposition and apply their understanding to analyze a variety of fossil remains. Students should also be able to compare different organisms and explain the differences in their evolution over time. |
Materials
Charles Darwin Mechanisms of Evolution (PowerPoint) Natural Selection Peppered Moths (article) Peppered Moth Simulation (Web Quest) Evolution of Logos (PowerPoint) Evolution of Eyebrows (article) Homologous/Analogous Structures (reading) Evolution of Humans (PowerPoint) Geologic Time (PowerPoint) Explorations Through Time Web Quest Link (URL) Bill Nye: Fossils Video (YouTube) Law of Superposition Demo (YouTube) Law of Superposition Worksheet With Answers (PDF) Evolution of Change Study Guide (doc) |
Graded Assignments
Darwin's 5 Points Natural Selection (worksheet) Peppered Moths Simulation Web Quest Homologous/Analogous Structures (worksheet) Discover Your Own Species Project (due 10-16-19) Evolution of Lifeforms Quiz (taken 10-29-19) Evolution of Landforms Quiz (taken 10-29-19) Evolution of Change Test (taken 11-13-19) |
Materials
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources (article) Wonderville Lab (website for game) Natural Resources (PowerPoint) Energy Resources Web Quest Link (website) Energy Resources Web Quest FACT SHEET (PDF) Nova Treasures of the Earth: Power Documentary (YouTube) |
Energy ResourcesIn this unit you will be learning about Earth's natural resources - renewable and nonrenewable resources. By the end of this unit, you should be able to distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Students should also be able to describe different energy processes and explain how they create energy for us to use.
Graded Assignments
Energy Resources Web Quest (Lab/Quiz Grade) Lorax Natural Resources & Sustainability (worksheet) Energy Resources Quiz (taken 12-3-19) |
Materials
Ecosystem Vocabulary Cards Ecology PowerPoint Symbiotic Relationships PowerPoint Abiotic & Biotic Factors Video (YouTube) Ecological Relationships Video (YouTube) Food Webs & Energy Video (YouTube) |
Populations & EcosystemsIn this unit you will be learning about how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of their environment. By the end of this unit, you should be able to explain how factors impact populations in an ecosystem. Students should also be able to define and elaborate on the relationships between producers, primary consumers, decomposers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers in regards to a food web.
Graded Assignments
Evolution Vocabulary (classwork grade) Food Webs & Food Chains worksheet (classwork grade) Symbiotic Factors worksheet (classwork grade) Ecosystem Quiz (taken 12-13-19) |
Materials
Bill Nye: Atoms & Molecules (YouTube) Chemistry Unit PowerPoint (Google Slides) How Small is an Atom? Video (YouTube) Periodic Table Article 1 (PDF) Periodic Table Article 2 (PDF) GOT GAME? Chemistry Board Game PROJECT (Google Docs) Chemistry Test Study Guide (Google Docs) YouTube Videos for Review: Periodic Table Song Periodic Table Organization Overview Atomic Structure Atoms & Valence Electrons Pure Substances vs. Mixtures Properties of Matter Physical vs. Chemical Changes Chemical Changes What does Law of Conservation of Mass look like? How does Law of Conservation of Mass work? Mass of Reactions (according to Law of Conservation) Calculating Mass (according to Law of Conservation) Balancing Equations |
ChemistryIn this unit you will be learning about properties of matter and changes may occur. By the end of this unit, you should be able to classify matter, explain and/or compare/contrast physical and chemical properties/changes of elements in relation to reactivity, and balance equations (law of conservation of mass).
Graded Assignments
Chemistry Vocabulary (from the crossword puzzle) (classwork grade) Atomic Structure Worksheet (classwork grade) Calculating Subatomic Particles Chart (classwork grade) Periodic Table Practice Worksheet (classwork grade) Bohr's Models Practice Worksheet (classwork grade) Molecules with Marshmallows Lab (lab grade) Atoms & Periodic Table Quiz (taken 1-24-20) Molecules Worksheet (classwork grade) Counting Atoms Practice worksheet (classwork grade) Molecules, Mixtures, & Chemical vs. Physical Changes Quiz (taken 2-19-20) Balancing Equations Quiz (taken 2-19-20) All the below questions for the board game (classwork grade): 1. Atomic structure (5 multiple choice questions) due 1-22-20 2. Bohr Model & Valence Electrons (5 multiple choice questions) due 1-24-20 3. Molecules & Compounds (5 multiple choice questions) due 1-30-20 4. Periodic table and organization (10 total multiple choice questions) due 1-30-20 5. Types of Mixtures (5 multiple choice questions) due 2-5-20 6. Counting atoms of Compounds/Chemical Formulas (5 multiple choice questions) due 2-12-20 7. Physical and Chemical Properties of elements (5 multiple choice questions) due 2-14-20 8. Physical and Chemical Changes of elements (5 multiple choice questions) due 2-14-20 9. Conservation of mass and matter/Balancing Equations (5 multiple choice questions) due 2-26-20 Chemistry Test (taken 2-27-20) |
Materials
Agents of Disease (PowerPoint) FlipGrid video updates (check student email to gain access) |
Agents of DiseaseIn this unit you will be learning about agents of disease. The specific pathogens you should be familiar with by the end of this unit are: virus, bacteria, fungi, and parasite. Students should also be familiar with epidemics and pandemics.
Graded Assignments
Bacteria vs. Virus Quiz |
ANNOUNCEMENT 4-1-2020
Due to school closings, WCPSS has converted to online, virtual learning. With that being said, my teacher website will continue to contain all learning materials from this school year, but all instructions and assignments will be posted on Canvas. To access Canvas, use the Wake ID portal and click on the Canvas tile. You are already enrolled. Please check you student WCPSS email regularly for any updates.
Materials
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BiotechnologyIn this unit you will be learning about biotechnology. By the end of this unit, you should be able to explain genetically modified organisms (GMO's), stem cells, cloning, bioremediation, and selective breeding.
Graded Assignments
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