SCIENCE CLASSWORK [2019-2020]
3/13 - 3/16
1. CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASSWORK - Please complete all these assignments while I am at my grandmother's funeral.
3/11 - 3/12
1. WARMUP: STUDY! (for the Biotech Mini-Test)
2. Biotechnology Mini-Test
3. Vocab Metric: Module 14
- TERMS: Carbohydrates, Cellular Respiration, Chloroplast, Fat, Fermentation, Glucose C6H12O6, Macronutrient, Micronutrients, Mineral, Mitochondria, Oxidize, Photosynthesis, Protein, Vitamin
3/9 - 3/10
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 13
2. Lead Measure: Module 13
3. Review Biotechnology and North Carolina worksheet Part 1
4. Review Biotechnology Text Tuesday Article
3/5 - 3/6
1. WARMUP: EdPuzzles- Go to edpuzzles.com and use your CMS login information to log in.
- Complete the three Biotechnology EdPuzzles
1. “Insulin Producing Bacteria”
2. “What is a Genetically Modified Food?”
3. “Genetically Modified Salmon - Coming Soon?”
2. Check Vocab Metric 13
3. Biotechnology Text Tuesday Article
- Read and answer all questions
- Highlight (or underline) in the text where you found the answer.
4. Biotechnology and North Carolina worksheet Complete Part 1 and Part 2 ONLY!!!!!
3/3 - 3/4
1. WARMUP: Five examples of biotech
2. Discuss Marin Carbon Project Assignment
3. Biotech COACH Book
4. Biotech Text Tuesday Article
2/28 - 3/2
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 13
- TERMS: biodiversity, biotechnology, chromosomes, clone, DNA, gene therapy, genetically modified, genetic engineering, genome, Human Genome Project, selective breeding, transgenic
2. Biotechnology Notes
- Click here for the handout of the notes fill-in
- Click here for the Notes Presentation
3. Marin Carbon Project
- Click here to watch the video
- Click here for the website to learn more information about the Marin Carbon Project
- How does this apply as Biotechnology?
- What organisms are being used?
- What benefit are we getting?
2/26 - 2/27
1. WARMUP: Study for the Pathogens & Disease Mini-Test (Quizizz code: 249114)
2. Antibiotic Resistance Video - You can find a Youtube direct link here
- Not all bacteria are antibiotic resistant. How might some of those non-resistant bacteria become antibiotic resistant?
- More and more bacteria are becoming antibiotic resistant. How might this affect our ability to fight certain infectious diseases in the future?
3. Any questions before the test???
4. Pathogens & Spread of Disease Unit Mini-Test
5. Explore Biotechnology - What is it? What are the types? How is it used? How is it important? Why do YOU need to know about it?
2/24 - 2/25
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 12
2. Lead Measure: Module 12
3. Review Infectious Diseases Worksheet
4. Spread of Disease Lab Conclusion REVISIT
- Explain how disease is spread -
(10) how it is similar in the real world
(10) how it is different in the real world
- Explain how disease is tested for -
(10) how it is similar in the real world
(10) how it is different in the real world
- TERMS REQUIRED: INDEX CASE, VIRUS DETECTION SOLUTION, SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, INFECTED, CARRIER
2/21 SNOW DAY
2/19 - 2/20
1. Science NC Check-In Test #2 (Earth Sciences)
2. EdPuzzles - Click here to join my class - Use your CMS google login information
3. Turn in your Spread of Disease Lab
2/18 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Epidemic/Pandemic?
2. Pandemics & Epidemics Identification Worksheet
3. Spread of Disease Lab
2/17 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Covid-19 cases in Mecklenburg County
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Pathogens Notes - (Pathogens Video 1 and Pathogens Video 2)
- For each of the four pathogens (PARASITES, FUNGI, BACTERIA, VIRUSES), identify:
a. 2 or more examples of the pathogens
b. how they infect people
c. how they reproduce
d. how they can be treated
- If you find additional relevant information, include it in your notes as well.
4. Check Vocab Metric: Module 12
5. Watch the Spread of Disease Notes Video and take thorough notes on page 93.
2/14 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Epidemic/Pandemic?
2. Pandemics & Epidemics Identification Worksheet
3. Spread of Disease Lab
2/13 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 12
TERMS: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Binary Fission, Epidemic, Fungus, Microbiology, Outbreak, Pandemic, Parasite, Pathogen, Unicellular, Vaccine, Vector, Virus
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Infectious Diseases worksheet
4. Viruses, Bacteria, & You worksheet
2/12 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Covid-19 cases in Mecklenburg County
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Pathogens Notes - (Pathogens Video 1 and Pathogens Video 2)
- For each of the four pathogens (PARASITES, FUNGI, BACTERIA, VIRUSES), identify:
a. 2 or more examples of the pathogens
b. how they infect people
c. how they reproduce
d. how they can be treated
- If you find additional relevant information, include it in your notes as well.
4. Check Vocab Metric: Module 12
2/11 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Earth History Unit Test
2. Earth History Unit Test
3. Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
2/10 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 12
TERMS: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Binary Fission, Epidemic, Fungus, Microbiology, Outbreak, Pandemic, Parasite, Pathogen, Unicellular, Vaccine, Vector, Virus
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Infectious Diseases worksheet
4. Viruses, Bacteria, & You worksheet
2/6 (School Canceled 2/7 for tornado damage/power outages)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Earth History Unit Test
2. Earth History Unit Test
3. Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
2/4 - 2/5
1. WARMUP: Study for the CFA: Module 11
2. CFA (quiz): Module 11
3. Finish the Evidence of Evolution Packet
4. Evolution & Fossils Discussion
5. Earth History Study Guide - or you can use the Earth History Quizizz
1/31 - 2/3
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 11
2. Lead Measure: Module 11
3. Review Evidence of Evolution Packet, Pages 1 and 2
4. Finish Evidence of Evolution Packet together - through page 4, page 5 is homework
1/29 - 1/30
1. WARMUP: Wrap up your Adaptation Thumb Lab
2. Turn in and Discuss Adaptation Thumb Lab
3. Evolution Notes - Here is the Evolution Notes Fill-in sheet
4. Evidence of Evolution Packet
1/27 - 1/28
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 11
- TERMS: adaptation, analogous structure, anatomy, evolution, genetic variation, genotype, homologous structures, mutation, natural selection, phenotype, phylogenetic tree, taxonomy, vestigial structures/organs
2. Adaptation Thumb Lab
1/22 - 1/23 (Shortened block due to MAP testing)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Module 10 CFA (quiz)
2. Review Half-Life Worksheet
3. Review Ice Cores Worksheet
4. Review Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
5. Module 10 CFA (quiz)
1/17 4th Block:
1. Study for the Lead Measure: Module 10
2. Lead Measure: Module 10 - THIS IS A QUIZ! NOOOOO TALKING!!!! 15-minute time limit.
3. Watch the Video for Relative Age vs. Absolute Age
4. Work on the Half-Life Worksheet the best you can.
1/17 - 1/21
1. WARMUP: Study Module 10 Vocab
2. Lead Measure: Module 10
3. Review Ice Cores Worksheet
4. Review Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
5. Absolute Age Notes
6. Half-Life Worksheet
1/15 - 1/16
1. WARMUP: Ice Cores Worksheet
2. Earth History Notes - RELATIVE AGE - Module 10
3. Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
4. Work time for Ice Cores Worksheet or Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
1/13 - 1/14
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 10
- TERMS:absolute dating, Carbon-14 dating, daughter material, Half-life, index fossil, Isotope, Law of Superposition, parent material, Principle of Crosscutting, Principle of Original Horizontality, relative dating
2. CFA: Module 9 (quiz)
3. Earth History Notes - FOSSILS - Module 10
4. Ice Cores Worksheet
1/9 - 1/10
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 9
2. Lead Measure: Module 9
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 9
4. Earth History Notes - Module 9
5. Exit Ticket
1/8
1. WARMUP: Riddle Me This...
2. Metric Measurement Basics
3. Metric Measurement Worksheet
4. Explore SCIENCE!
- LINK 1
- LINK 2
1/6 - 1/7
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 9
2. Rock Cycle Diagram
3. Rock Cycle COACH Book pages
a- Read pages 159 - 162.
b- Write a short 4-6 sentence summary of the section - Be sure to include information about the following: weathering, erosion, deposition, classification of rocks, and rock cycle.
4. Bill Nye: Rocks & Soil - VIDEO HERE and WORKSHEET HERE
12/18 - 12/19
1. WARMUP: Superlatives Nominations - See Mr. Mahoney for the link if you were absent.
2. Youth Drug Survey (for selected classes)
3. Intro to Earth History COACH Book pages - Begin at page 154
4. Metric Measurements
12/16 - 12/17
1. WARMUP: Water Test Revisit
2. Water Unit Test Analysis
3. Data Folders - Catch up!!!
12/12 - 12/13
1. WARMUP: STUDY!!!!
2. Check STUDY GUIDE and collect late/missing work
3. Water Unit Test
4. Maybe some winter coloring?
12/10 - 12/11
1. WARMUP: What is an AQUIFER?
2. Edible Aquifer Lab 2019-2020
3. Study Time for test
12/6 - 12/9
1. WARMUP: Module 8 Reloop
2. Finish and submit the Water Quality Close Read - see instructions below
3. QUIZIZZ: Open joinmyquiz.com and enter this code: 060774
4. Aquifers Discussion/Review
5. REQUIRED WATER UNIT TEST STUDY GUIDE work time
12/4 - 12/5
1. WARMUP: Study for your CFA:8
2. CFA: Module 8
3. Sewage vs. Septic Venn Diagram
4. Water Quality Close Read
- Be sure you read THOROUGHLY and complete ALL of the tasks associated with this assignment.
1. Based on the title and skimming the entire document, fill in the "PURPOSE" box with what you think your reason is for reading this. Please note that "FOR A GRADE" is NOT your reason for reading this.
2. Read the entire article with NO PENCIL IN HAND, then "jot the gist" of the article in the box labeled "GIST."
3. Re-read the entire article WITH A PENCIL IN HAND, and annotate as you go. Annotating means WRITING YOUR THOUGHTS. If all you do is highlight or underline, you haven't actually annotated.
4. Complete the FIshbone Diagram using the information listed on it to find clues FROM THE TEXT that support your reading.
5. Use the primary article along with the Supplemental Materials to complete the task that is labeled "Here's what you need to do." This is WILL be taken for a formal grade.
12/2 - 12/3
1. WARMUP: Sewage vs. Septic Venn Diagram
2. Status Check - Where are we?
3. Review Dispersal Work
- Ocean Acidification WS
- A Shareable Feast WS
- Water Treatment & Regulations Notes Questions
- Water Treatment Notes Video
- Septic Systems Video
- Sewage Systems Video
- Water Regulations Notes Video
- Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/26
1. Using the following videos, be able to answer these notes questions:
- Water Treatment Notes Video
- Septic Systems Video
- Sewage Systems Video
2. Watch the Water Regulations Notes Video and take THOROUGH notes.
3. Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/25
1. Hydrology Unit Practice
2. Two Types of Water Scarcity
11/21 - 11/22
1. WARMUP: Use the Quizlet to study for the Lead Measure: Module 8
2. Lead Measure: Module 8 (1st block will do this next class FIRST THING.)
3. Water Quality Close Read
- Be sure you read THOROUGHLY and complete ALL of the tasks associated with this assignment.
1. Based on the title and skimming the entire document, fill in the "PURPOSE" box with what
you think your reason is for reading this. Please note that "FOR A GRADE" is NOT your
reason for reading this.
2. Read the entire article with NO PENCIL IN HAND, then "jot the gist" of the article in the box
labeled "GIST."
3. Re-read the entire article WITH A PENCIL IN HAND, and annotate as you go. Annotating
means WRITING YOUR THOUGHTS. If all you do is highlight or underline, you haven'y
actually annotated.
4. Complete the FIshbone Diagram using the information listed on it to find clues FROM THE
TEXT that support your reading.
5. Use the primary article along with the Supplemental Materials to complete the task that is
labeled "Here's what you need to do." This is WILL be taken for a formal grade.
11/19 - 11/20
1. WARMUP: Water Quality Chart
2. Check Homework
- Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- The Tide Turns
- Vocab Metric: Module 8 (ACTUAL DEFINITIONS HERE)
3. Review Homework Assignments (You will only be eligible for HALF credit on these assignments if submitted late now)
4. Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/15 - 11/18
1. WARMUP: Oceans Review
2. CFA: Module 7 (quiz)
3. Vocab Metric: Module 8
TERMS: algae bloom, bioindicator, dissolved oxygen, eutrophication, fertilizer, nitrates, non-point source pollution, pH level, point source pollution, pollutant, turbidity
4. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Watch “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch” and then answer the questions below. Vea "El gran parche de basura del Pacífico" y luego responda las preguntas a continuación.
1. What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
¿Qué es el gran parche de basura del Pacífico?
2. Is this the only garbage patch in the world?
¿Es este el único parche de basura en el mundo?
3. What causes all of the garbage to be where it is?
¿Qué causa que toda la basura esté donde está?
4. Write down a list of items that you use daily that could be found in this garbage patch?
¿Escriba una lista de artículos que usa a diario que se pueden encontrar en este parche de basura?
5. What can we do to help save the Ocean which in and of itself is a valuable resource?
¿Qué podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar el océano, que en sí mismo es un recurso valioso?
6. What can we do as a country? What can all of the countries on Earth do?
¿Qué podemos hacer como país? ¿Qué pueden hacer todos los países de la Tierra?
5. The Tide Turns - Read the article HERE and then answer the questions below.
1. What is the strongest/most important cause of the Earth’s tides?
2. What is the intertidal zone? Why is it important to ocean organisms?
3. What is a tide pool? Why is it significant?
4. What is special about the Bay of Fundy? Why is it in danger?
6. Ocean Motions - Complete the Ocean Motions worksheet in your science notebook.
11/13 - 11/14
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 7 (LINK HERE)
2. Lead Measure: Module 7
3. Finish Oceans Notes
4. Mapping the Ocean Floor worksheet
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Instructions
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Graph
5. Ocean Life Zones Worksheet
11/8 - 11/12
1. WARMUP: Water Warmup
2. Oceans Notes
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 7
4. Mapping the Ocean Floor worksheet
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Instructions
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Graph
11/6 - 11/7
1. Science NC Check-In - Fall 2019
11/1 - 11/4
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 7
2. NC Check-In Tutorial
3. Collect & Discuss Properties of Water Lab Stations
4. Module 6 Notes
5. CFA: Module 6 (quiz)
10/30 - 10/31
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 6
2. Lead Measure: Module 6
3. Properties of Water Lab Stations - Complete ALL SIX stations.
10/25 - 10/29
1. WARMUP: Properties of Water worksheet
2. Properties of Water Notes
3. Properties of Water Lab Stations - Complete ONE of the six stations today, and the other five next class.
10/23 - 10/24
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 6
2. CFA: Module 5 (Quiz)
3. Makeup Work time
10/21 - 10/22
1. WARMUP: Study the Module 5 vocabulary terms on Quizlet - here
- Terms: biomass energy, Coal, fossil fuel, geothermal energy, hydropower energy, natural gas, nuclear energy, Oil, Petroleum, photovoltaic cell, solar energy, wind energy
2. Lead Measure: Module 5 (Vocabulary Assessment)
3. Economics of Nuclear Energy
4. Energy Resources Gallery Walk
10/17 - 10/18
1. WARMUP: Nuclear Energy & Biomass Worksheet
2. Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 5
4. Emerging Energy Technology Article - See Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
10/15 - 10/16
1. WARMUP: Fossil Fuels COACH Book
2. Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
10/11 - 10/14
1. WARMUP: Energy Resources Worksheet
2. Discuss Chemistry Test
3. Energy Resources Notes - Click here for the Energy Resources Notes Fill-In
4. Vampire Energy Video
- What is vampire energy? What is another name for it?
- Give three reasons that we should care about campire energy.
- Give three ways that we can combat vampire energy.
5. Vocab Metric: Module 5
- Terms: biomass energy, Coal, fossil fuel, geothermal energy, hydropower energy, natural gas, nuclear energy, Oil, Petroleum, photovoltaic cell, solar energy, wind energy
10/8 - 10/10
1. WARMUP: Study!
2. Check Chemistry Unit Study Guide and Vocab Metric: Module 4 - Click here to see the Module 4 ACTUAL DEFINITIONS
3. Chemistry Unit Test
4. Data Lap Books?
10/4 - 10/7
1. Make sure you have completed ALL chemistry assignments. Anything not turned in by test day next class is a max 50%.
2. Pick ten equations and balance them from THIS LINK. Put this on page 34 in your notebook.
3. Be sure your CHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE is completely answered. This is due next class and WILL be a grade.
4. Use the links to the quizlets for the Vocab Metrics to study the vocabulary.
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 2 terms
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 3 terms
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 4 terms
THE UNIT TEST WILL BE NEXT CLASS AS PLANNED.
10/2 - 10/3
1. WARMUP: Balancing Equations Warmup
2. Discuss/Wrap up the Chemical Detective Lab
3. Counting Atoms worksheet
4. Balancing Equations Practice
5. Chemistry Unit Study Guide work time
9/30 - 10/1
1. WARMUP: Read the procedure for the Chemical Detective Lab
2. Finish Chemical Reactions & Law of Conservation of Mass Notes
3. CFA (Common Formative Assessment/Quiz): Module 4
4. Lead Measure: Module 4
5. Chemical Detective Lab
9/26 - 9/27 **Block shortened for MAP testing**
1. WARMUP: pH worksheet
2. Chemical Reactions & Law of Conservation of Mass Notes
3. Counting Atoms worksheet
9/24 - 9/25
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 3.2
2. Discuss Vocab Metric: Module 3.1
3. Finish Messing with Mixtures Lab - TEN MINUTES ONLY!!!!!
4. Chemical vs. Physical Properties & Changes Notes
5. Worksheet on Chemical vs. Physical Properties and Changes (WOCVPPAC)
6. Two Ways to Change worksheet
9/20 - 9/23
1. WARMUP: Lead Measures: Module 1 & Module 2
2. Review Martian Periodic Table
3. Messing with Mixtures Lab
4. Check Vocabulary Metric: Module 3.1
9/18 - 9/19
1. WARMUP: Periodic Square Review
2. Review Periodic Table Worksheet
3. Periodic Table Notes, Part 2
4. CFA: Module 3
5. Martian Periodic Table
9/16 - 9/17
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 3, Part 1
2. Return CFA: Module 2 (Atomic Structure)
3. Element Quiz
4. Periodic Table Notes
5. Periodic Table Worksheet
9/12 - 9/13
1. WARMUP: Density Practice Worksheet
2. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures DOT Worksheet
3. Check For Understanding (CFA): Module 2
4. States of Matter Notes
5. Density Practice Worksheet
6. Periodic Table Notes
9/10 - 9/11
1. WARMUP: Bohr Practice
2. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Notes
3. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Worksheet
4. States of Matter Notes
9/6 - 9/9
1. WARMUP: Module 2 Vocab Metric
2. Just How Small Is An Atom? video
3. Review Atoms Family Atomic Math worksheet
4. Get your PINK PERIODIC TABLE
5. Bohr Notes
6. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Worksheet
7. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Notes
9/4 - 9/5
1. WARMUP: Voacb Metric for Module 1
2. Unpack Chemistry Test
3. Chemistry Study Guide & Elements List
4. Atomic Structure Notes
5. Just How Small Is An Atom? video
6. Atoms Family Atomic Math worksheet
8/30 - 9/3
1. Warmup: Vocab Metric for Module 1
- TERMS: conclusion, hypothesis, control variable, independent variable, dependent variable, qualitative, quantitative, scientific theory
2. Science Notebook Setup
3. Article Examination - ENGLISH - ESPANOL
4. Finish Vocab Metric for Module 1
8/28 - 8/29
1. Warmup: Class Procedures
2. Group Roles (English and Espanol)
3. Lab Safety Illustration
4. Lab Safety Test Unpacking
5. Lab Safety Contract - contrato de seguridad de laboratorio
8/26 - 8/27
1. Warmup: Syllabus in English y El Silaba en Español!
2. About Mr. Mahoney
3. Classroom Procedures
4. Observation Demonstration - "Where Did the Candle Go?"
5. Name Game
1. CLICK HERE FOR THE CLASSWORK - Please complete all these assignments while I am at my grandmother's funeral.
3/11 - 3/12
1. WARMUP: STUDY! (for the Biotech Mini-Test)
2. Biotechnology Mini-Test
3. Vocab Metric: Module 14
- TERMS: Carbohydrates, Cellular Respiration, Chloroplast, Fat, Fermentation, Glucose C6H12O6, Macronutrient, Micronutrients, Mineral, Mitochondria, Oxidize, Photosynthesis, Protein, Vitamin
3/9 - 3/10
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 13
2. Lead Measure: Module 13
3. Review Biotechnology and North Carolina worksheet Part 1
4. Review Biotechnology Text Tuesday Article
3/5 - 3/6
1. WARMUP: EdPuzzles- Go to edpuzzles.com and use your CMS login information to log in.
- Complete the three Biotechnology EdPuzzles
1. “Insulin Producing Bacteria”
2. “What is a Genetically Modified Food?”
3. “Genetically Modified Salmon - Coming Soon?”
2. Check Vocab Metric 13
3. Biotechnology Text Tuesday Article
- Read and answer all questions
- Highlight (or underline) in the text where you found the answer.
4. Biotechnology and North Carolina worksheet Complete Part 1 and Part 2 ONLY!!!!!
3/3 - 3/4
1. WARMUP: Five examples of biotech
2. Discuss Marin Carbon Project Assignment
3. Biotech COACH Book
4. Biotech Text Tuesday Article
2/28 - 3/2
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 13
- TERMS: biodiversity, biotechnology, chromosomes, clone, DNA, gene therapy, genetically modified, genetic engineering, genome, Human Genome Project, selective breeding, transgenic
2. Biotechnology Notes
- Click here for the handout of the notes fill-in
- Click here for the Notes Presentation
3. Marin Carbon Project
- Click here to watch the video
- Click here for the website to learn more information about the Marin Carbon Project
- How does this apply as Biotechnology?
- What organisms are being used?
- What benefit are we getting?
2/26 - 2/27
1. WARMUP: Study for the Pathogens & Disease Mini-Test (Quizizz code: 249114)
2. Antibiotic Resistance Video - You can find a Youtube direct link here
- Not all bacteria are antibiotic resistant. How might some of those non-resistant bacteria become antibiotic resistant?
- More and more bacteria are becoming antibiotic resistant. How might this affect our ability to fight certain infectious diseases in the future?
3. Any questions before the test???
4. Pathogens & Spread of Disease Unit Mini-Test
5. Explore Biotechnology - What is it? What are the types? How is it used? How is it important? Why do YOU need to know about it?
2/24 - 2/25
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 12
2. Lead Measure: Module 12
3. Review Infectious Diseases Worksheet
4. Spread of Disease Lab Conclusion REVISIT
- Explain how disease is spread -
(10) how it is similar in the real world
(10) how it is different in the real world
- Explain how disease is tested for -
(10) how it is similar in the real world
(10) how it is different in the real world
- TERMS REQUIRED: INDEX CASE, VIRUS DETECTION SOLUTION, SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, INFECTED, CARRIER
2/21 SNOW DAY
2/19 - 2/20
1. Science NC Check-In Test #2 (Earth Sciences)
2. EdPuzzles - Click here to join my class - Use your CMS google login information
3. Turn in your Spread of Disease Lab
2/18 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Epidemic/Pandemic?
2. Pandemics & Epidemics Identification Worksheet
3. Spread of Disease Lab
2/17 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Covid-19 cases in Mecklenburg County
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Pathogens Notes - (Pathogens Video 1 and Pathogens Video 2)
- For each of the four pathogens (PARASITES, FUNGI, BACTERIA, VIRUSES), identify:
a. 2 or more examples of the pathogens
b. how they infect people
c. how they reproduce
d. how they can be treated
- If you find additional relevant information, include it in your notes as well.
4. Check Vocab Metric: Module 12
5. Watch the Spread of Disease Notes Video and take thorough notes on page 93.
2/14 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Epidemic/Pandemic?
2. Pandemics & Epidemics Identification Worksheet
3. Spread of Disease Lab
2/13 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 12
TERMS: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Binary Fission, Epidemic, Fungus, Microbiology, Outbreak, Pandemic, Parasite, Pathogen, Unicellular, Vaccine, Vector, Virus
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Infectious Diseases worksheet
4. Viruses, Bacteria, & You worksheet
2/12 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Covid-19 cases in Mecklenburg County
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Pathogens Notes - (Pathogens Video 1 and Pathogens Video 2)
- For each of the four pathogens (PARASITES, FUNGI, BACTERIA, VIRUSES), identify:
a. 2 or more examples of the pathogens
b. how they infect people
c. how they reproduce
d. how they can be treated
- If you find additional relevant information, include it in your notes as well.
4. Check Vocab Metric: Module 12
2/11 (B-Day)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Earth History Unit Test
2. Earth History Unit Test
3. Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
2/10 (A-Day)
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 12
TERMS: Antibiotic, Bacteria, Binary Fission, Epidemic, Fungus, Microbiology, Outbreak, Pandemic, Parasite, Pathogen, Unicellular, Vaccine, Vector, Virus
2. Discuss Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
3. Infectious Diseases worksheet
4. Viruses, Bacteria, & You worksheet
2/6 (School Canceled 2/7 for tornado damage/power outages)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Earth History Unit Test
2. Earth History Unit Test
3. Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Assignment
2/4 - 2/5
1. WARMUP: Study for the CFA: Module 11
2. CFA (quiz): Module 11
3. Finish the Evidence of Evolution Packet
4. Evolution & Fossils Discussion
5. Earth History Study Guide - or you can use the Earth History Quizizz
1/31 - 2/3
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 11
2. Lead Measure: Module 11
3. Review Evidence of Evolution Packet, Pages 1 and 2
4. Finish Evidence of Evolution Packet together - through page 4, page 5 is homework
1/29 - 1/30
1. WARMUP: Wrap up your Adaptation Thumb Lab
2. Turn in and Discuss Adaptation Thumb Lab
3. Evolution Notes - Here is the Evolution Notes Fill-in sheet
4. Evidence of Evolution Packet
1/27 - 1/28
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 11
- TERMS: adaptation, analogous structure, anatomy, evolution, genetic variation, genotype, homologous structures, mutation, natural selection, phenotype, phylogenetic tree, taxonomy, vestigial structures/organs
2. Adaptation Thumb Lab
1/22 - 1/23 (Shortened block due to MAP testing)
1. WARMUP: Study for the Module 10 CFA (quiz)
2. Review Half-Life Worksheet
3. Review Ice Cores Worksheet
4. Review Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
5. Module 10 CFA (quiz)
1/17 4th Block:
1. Study for the Lead Measure: Module 10
2. Lead Measure: Module 10 - THIS IS A QUIZ! NOOOOO TALKING!!!! 15-minute time limit.
3. Watch the Video for Relative Age vs. Absolute Age
4. Work on the Half-Life Worksheet the best you can.
1/17 - 1/21
1. WARMUP: Study Module 10 Vocab
2. Lead Measure: Module 10
3. Review Ice Cores Worksheet
4. Review Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
5. Absolute Age Notes
6. Half-Life Worksheet
1/15 - 1/16
1. WARMUP: Ice Cores Worksheet
2. Earth History Notes - RELATIVE AGE - Module 10
3. Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
4. Work time for Ice Cores Worksheet or Sedimentary Strata Worksheet
1/13 - 1/14
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 10
- TERMS:absolute dating, Carbon-14 dating, daughter material, Half-life, index fossil, Isotope, Law of Superposition, parent material, Principle of Crosscutting, Principle of Original Horizontality, relative dating
2. CFA: Module 9 (quiz)
3. Earth History Notes - FOSSILS - Module 10
4. Ice Cores Worksheet
1/9 - 1/10
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 9
2. Lead Measure: Module 9
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 9
4. Earth History Notes - Module 9
5. Exit Ticket
1/8
1. WARMUP: Riddle Me This...
2. Metric Measurement Basics
3. Metric Measurement Worksheet
4. Explore SCIENCE!
- LINK 1
- LINK 2
1/6 - 1/7
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 9
2. Rock Cycle Diagram
3. Rock Cycle COACH Book pages
a- Read pages 159 - 162.
b- Write a short 4-6 sentence summary of the section - Be sure to include information about the following: weathering, erosion, deposition, classification of rocks, and rock cycle.
4. Bill Nye: Rocks & Soil - VIDEO HERE and WORKSHEET HERE
12/18 - 12/19
1. WARMUP: Superlatives Nominations - See Mr. Mahoney for the link if you were absent.
2. Youth Drug Survey (for selected classes)
3. Intro to Earth History COACH Book pages - Begin at page 154
4. Metric Measurements
12/16 - 12/17
1. WARMUP: Water Test Revisit
2. Water Unit Test Analysis
3. Data Folders - Catch up!!!
12/12 - 12/13
1. WARMUP: STUDY!!!!
2. Check STUDY GUIDE and collect late/missing work
3. Water Unit Test
4. Maybe some winter coloring?
12/10 - 12/11
1. WARMUP: What is an AQUIFER?
2. Edible Aquifer Lab 2019-2020
3. Study Time for test
12/6 - 12/9
1. WARMUP: Module 8 Reloop
2. Finish and submit the Water Quality Close Read - see instructions below
3. QUIZIZZ: Open joinmyquiz.com and enter this code: 060774
4. Aquifers Discussion/Review
5. REQUIRED WATER UNIT TEST STUDY GUIDE work time
12/4 - 12/5
1. WARMUP: Study for your CFA:8
2. CFA: Module 8
3. Sewage vs. Septic Venn Diagram
4. Water Quality Close Read
- Be sure you read THOROUGHLY and complete ALL of the tasks associated with this assignment.
1. Based on the title and skimming the entire document, fill in the "PURPOSE" box with what you think your reason is for reading this. Please note that "FOR A GRADE" is NOT your reason for reading this.
2. Read the entire article with NO PENCIL IN HAND, then "jot the gist" of the article in the box labeled "GIST."
3. Re-read the entire article WITH A PENCIL IN HAND, and annotate as you go. Annotating means WRITING YOUR THOUGHTS. If all you do is highlight or underline, you haven't actually annotated.
4. Complete the FIshbone Diagram using the information listed on it to find clues FROM THE TEXT that support your reading.
5. Use the primary article along with the Supplemental Materials to complete the task that is labeled "Here's what you need to do." This is WILL be taken for a formal grade.
12/2 - 12/3
1. WARMUP: Sewage vs. Septic Venn Diagram
2. Status Check - Where are we?
3. Review Dispersal Work
- Ocean Acidification WS
- A Shareable Feast WS
- Water Treatment & Regulations Notes Questions
- Water Treatment Notes Video
- Septic Systems Video
- Sewage Systems Video
- Water Regulations Notes Video
- Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/26
1. Using the following videos, be able to answer these notes questions:
- Water Treatment Notes Video
- Septic Systems Video
- Sewage Systems Video
2. Watch the Water Regulations Notes Video and take THOROUGH notes.
3. Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/25
1. Hydrology Unit Practice
2. Two Types of Water Scarcity
11/21 - 11/22
1. WARMUP: Use the Quizlet to study for the Lead Measure: Module 8
2. Lead Measure: Module 8 (1st block will do this next class FIRST THING.)
3. Water Quality Close Read
- Be sure you read THOROUGHLY and complete ALL of the tasks associated with this assignment.
1. Based on the title and skimming the entire document, fill in the "PURPOSE" box with what
you think your reason is for reading this. Please note that "FOR A GRADE" is NOT your
reason for reading this.
2. Read the entire article with NO PENCIL IN HAND, then "jot the gist" of the article in the box
labeled "GIST."
3. Re-read the entire article WITH A PENCIL IN HAND, and annotate as you go. Annotating
means WRITING YOUR THOUGHTS. If all you do is highlight or underline, you haven'y
actually annotated.
4. Complete the FIshbone Diagram using the information listed on it to find clues FROM THE
TEXT that support your reading.
5. Use the primary article along with the Supplemental Materials to complete the task that is
labeled "Here's what you need to do." This is WILL be taken for a formal grade.
11/19 - 11/20
1. WARMUP: Water Quality Chart
2. Check Homework
- Great Pacific Garbage Patch
- The Tide Turns
- Vocab Metric: Module 8 (ACTUAL DEFINITIONS HERE)
3. Review Homework Assignments (You will only be eligible for HALF credit on these assignments if submitted late now)
4. Pollution & Stewardship Assignment
11/15 - 11/18
1. WARMUP: Oceans Review
2. CFA: Module 7 (quiz)
3. Vocab Metric: Module 8
TERMS: algae bloom, bioindicator, dissolved oxygen, eutrophication, fertilizer, nitrates, non-point source pollution, pH level, point source pollution, pollutant, turbidity
4. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Watch “The Great Pacific Garbage Patch” and then answer the questions below. Vea "El gran parche de basura del Pacífico" y luego responda las preguntas a continuación.
1. What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
¿Qué es el gran parche de basura del Pacífico?
2. Is this the only garbage patch in the world?
¿Es este el único parche de basura en el mundo?
3. What causes all of the garbage to be where it is?
¿Qué causa que toda la basura esté donde está?
4. Write down a list of items that you use daily that could be found in this garbage patch?
¿Escriba una lista de artículos que usa a diario que se pueden encontrar en este parche de basura?
5. What can we do to help save the Ocean which in and of itself is a valuable resource?
¿Qué podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar el océano, que en sí mismo es un recurso valioso?
6. What can we do as a country? What can all of the countries on Earth do?
¿Qué podemos hacer como país? ¿Qué pueden hacer todos los países de la Tierra?
5. The Tide Turns - Read the article HERE and then answer the questions below.
1. What is the strongest/most important cause of the Earth’s tides?
2. What is the intertidal zone? Why is it important to ocean organisms?
3. What is a tide pool? Why is it significant?
4. What is special about the Bay of Fundy? Why is it in danger?
6. Ocean Motions - Complete the Ocean Motions worksheet in your science notebook.
11/13 - 11/14
1. WARMUP: Study for the Lead Measure: Module 7 (LINK HERE)
2. Lead Measure: Module 7
3. Finish Oceans Notes
4. Mapping the Ocean Floor worksheet
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Instructions
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Graph
5. Ocean Life Zones Worksheet
11/8 - 11/12
1. WARMUP: Water Warmup
2. Oceans Notes
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 7
4. Mapping the Ocean Floor worksheet
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Instructions
- Mapping the Ocean Floor Graph
11/6 - 11/7
1. Science NC Check-In - Fall 2019
11/1 - 11/4
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 7
2. NC Check-In Tutorial
3. Collect & Discuss Properties of Water Lab Stations
4. Module 6 Notes
5. CFA: Module 6 (quiz)
10/30 - 10/31
1. WARMUP: Study for Lead Measure: Module 6
2. Lead Measure: Module 6
3. Properties of Water Lab Stations - Complete ALL SIX stations.
10/25 - 10/29
1. WARMUP: Properties of Water worksheet
2. Properties of Water Notes
3. Properties of Water Lab Stations - Complete ONE of the six stations today, and the other five next class.
10/23 - 10/24
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 6
2. CFA: Module 5 (Quiz)
3. Makeup Work time
10/21 - 10/22
1. WARMUP: Study the Module 5 vocabulary terms on Quizlet - here
- Terms: biomass energy, Coal, fossil fuel, geothermal energy, hydropower energy, natural gas, nuclear energy, Oil, Petroleum, photovoltaic cell, solar energy, wind energy
2. Lead Measure: Module 5 (Vocabulary Assessment)
3. Economics of Nuclear Energy
4. Energy Resources Gallery Walk
10/17 - 10/18
1. WARMUP: Nuclear Energy & Biomass Worksheet
2. Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
3. Check Vocab Metric: Module 5
4. Emerging Energy Technology Article - See Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
10/15 - 10/16
1. WARMUP: Fossil Fuels COACH Book
2. Energy Resources Classwork 2019-2020
10/11 - 10/14
1. WARMUP: Energy Resources Worksheet
2. Discuss Chemistry Test
3. Energy Resources Notes - Click here for the Energy Resources Notes Fill-In
4. Vampire Energy Video
- What is vampire energy? What is another name for it?
- Give three reasons that we should care about campire energy.
- Give three ways that we can combat vampire energy.
5. Vocab Metric: Module 5
- Terms: biomass energy, Coal, fossil fuel, geothermal energy, hydropower energy, natural gas, nuclear energy, Oil, Petroleum, photovoltaic cell, solar energy, wind energy
10/8 - 10/10
1. WARMUP: Study!
2. Check Chemistry Unit Study Guide and Vocab Metric: Module 4 - Click here to see the Module 4 ACTUAL DEFINITIONS
3. Chemistry Unit Test
4. Data Lap Books?
10/4 - 10/7
1. Make sure you have completed ALL chemistry assignments. Anything not turned in by test day next class is a max 50%.
2. Pick ten equations and balance them from THIS LINK. Put this on page 34 in your notebook.
3. Be sure your CHEMISTRY STUDY GUIDE is completely answered. This is due next class and WILL be a grade.
4. Use the links to the quizlets for the Vocab Metrics to study the vocabulary.
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 2 terms
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 3 terms
- Click here to visit the Quizlet to practice Module 4 terms
THE UNIT TEST WILL BE NEXT CLASS AS PLANNED.
10/2 - 10/3
1. WARMUP: Balancing Equations Warmup
2. Discuss/Wrap up the Chemical Detective Lab
3. Counting Atoms worksheet
4. Balancing Equations Practice
5. Chemistry Unit Study Guide work time
9/30 - 10/1
1. WARMUP: Read the procedure for the Chemical Detective Lab
2. Finish Chemical Reactions & Law of Conservation of Mass Notes
3. CFA (Common Formative Assessment/Quiz): Module 4
4. Lead Measure: Module 4
5. Chemical Detective Lab
9/26 - 9/27 **Block shortened for MAP testing**
1. WARMUP: pH worksheet
2. Chemical Reactions & Law of Conservation of Mass Notes
3. Counting Atoms worksheet
9/24 - 9/25
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 3.2
2. Discuss Vocab Metric: Module 3.1
3. Finish Messing with Mixtures Lab - TEN MINUTES ONLY!!!!!
4. Chemical vs. Physical Properties & Changes Notes
5. Worksheet on Chemical vs. Physical Properties and Changes (WOCVPPAC)
6. Two Ways to Change worksheet
9/20 - 9/23
1. WARMUP: Lead Measures: Module 1 & Module 2
2. Review Martian Periodic Table
3. Messing with Mixtures Lab
4. Check Vocabulary Metric: Module 3.1
9/18 - 9/19
1. WARMUP: Periodic Square Review
2. Review Periodic Table Worksheet
3. Periodic Table Notes, Part 2
4. CFA: Module 3
5. Martian Periodic Table
9/16 - 9/17
1. WARMUP: Vocab Metric: Module 3, Part 1
2. Return CFA: Module 2 (Atomic Structure)
3. Element Quiz
4. Periodic Table Notes
5. Periodic Table Worksheet
9/12 - 9/13
1. WARMUP: Density Practice Worksheet
2. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures DOT Worksheet
3. Check For Understanding (CFA): Module 2
4. States of Matter Notes
5. Density Practice Worksheet
6. Periodic Table Notes
9/10 - 9/11
1. WARMUP: Bohr Practice
2. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Notes
3. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Worksheet
4. States of Matter Notes
9/6 - 9/9
1. WARMUP: Module 2 Vocab Metric
2. Just How Small Is An Atom? video
3. Review Atoms Family Atomic Math worksheet
4. Get your PINK PERIODIC TABLE
5. Bohr Notes
6. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Worksheet
7. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Notes
9/4 - 9/5
1. WARMUP: Voacb Metric for Module 1
2. Unpack Chemistry Test
3. Chemistry Study Guide & Elements List
4. Atomic Structure Notes
5. Just How Small Is An Atom? video
6. Atoms Family Atomic Math worksheet
8/30 - 9/3
1. Warmup: Vocab Metric for Module 1
- TERMS: conclusion, hypothesis, control variable, independent variable, dependent variable, qualitative, quantitative, scientific theory
2. Science Notebook Setup
3. Article Examination - ENGLISH - ESPANOL
4. Finish Vocab Metric for Module 1
8/28 - 8/29
1. Warmup: Class Procedures
2. Group Roles (English and Espanol)
3. Lab Safety Illustration
4. Lab Safety Test Unpacking
5. Lab Safety Contract - contrato de seguridad de laboratorio
8/26 - 8/27
1. Warmup: Syllabus in English y El Silaba en Español!
2. About Mr. Mahoney
3. Classroom Procedures
4. Observation Demonstration - "Where Did the Candle Go?"
5. Name Game