Andrew Kutscher

Classwork and homework for 5/1/12

Today we discussed the guest speakers that we had yesterday, took a pre-assessment about brain and spinal cord injury, filled out a KWL chart about brain and spinal cord injury (which we will add to over the next few weeks), and we wrote a personal injury reflection piece that was turned in for a grade.

In the personal reflection we talked about the worst injuries we have had.  We also rated the pain intensity from 1-10. We wrote about any emotion we felt at the time of the injury.  We discussed what had to be done to overcome the injury, how long that process took, and whether or not we completely healed from the injury.

Classwork and homework for 4/30/12

All 7th grade science students had the opportunity to see a presentation by a couple of guest speakers from the Shepherd Center (A brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation hospital located in Atlanta).  This kicked off a 3 week curriculum unit that every student will be participating in related to catastrophic injury awareness and prevention.

 

 

Warmups for Week 33 (Apr 23 - Apr 27)

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Classwork and homework for 4/27/12

Today students were given time to finish the write ups and discussion questions for their labs.

Classwork and homework for 4/26/12

Today the students did a disection of an owl pellet in class.

Classwork and homework for 4/25/12

Today the students participated in a DNA extraction lab activity.

Classwork and homework for 4/24/12

Today we finished watching the "Caves" episode of the Planet Earth miniseries. Students were encouraged to take notes so they could be used on a follow-up quiz.

Classwork and homework for 4/23/12

Today we reviewed lab safety procedures for the DNA extraction lab we will complete later this week.  Afterward we watched the "Caves" episode from the movie Planet Earth.  The students were asked to take notes on the movie paying special attention to the organisms and places mentioned in the movie.  There will be a quiz tomorrow after the end of the movie.  Students will be allowed to use their notes on the quiz.

Warmups for Week 32 (Apr 16 - Apr 20)

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Classwork and homework for 4/20/12

Today we reviewed some test taking tips for science and then reviewed the functions of the major organ systems of the body.  We also took time to answer any questions about the review packet.  I am attaching the answers to all of the multiple choice questions.  The packet is due on Monday for a grade.

Download Multiple Choices Answers to the CRCT Review Packet

In classes where we got through everything, we watched a movie reviewing the principals of genetics. The film is attached.

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