Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Tuesday Science Class

Today we begin stations.  This concept is six small lessons that are going on at the same time.  Each student switches from station to station.  The link to the stations is listed below.  If you are absent you can access the materials through the resource page.

General Ecology Stations

Tuesday- Wilder Issues in Science

Today in the wilder issues of science class you will be starting a study on birds. Click here to access the bird resource page. Today you will do the activity in which you will learn various perching birds and water fowl. The goal is for you to know these birds so we can do some bird watching. This time of season brings in a variety of water fowl to our area!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Monday Class

Today in science we did the following things:
1. Finished part 2 of the bottle biology lab. Please see the posting from last Friday for the link to this lab!

2. Did an observation for todays bottle biology.

3. Students took a "practice" quiz. Please click here for the quiz!

Friday, September 23, 2011

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Thursday Class

Today in science we took the students outside to the wetlands to collect living (biotic) items for their bottle biology projects. Students had a great time!!!!!

Landscape Design Class

Enclosed is the link to the Dimensions of the Courtyard

Courtyard Dimensions

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Wednesday Class

Today in science students constructed their bottle biology ecosystem habitats. Here is a link to the "Part Two" of the project.

Here is the link to the Bottle Biology Resource Page. CLick here to access our Bottle Biology Resource page!

Here are the current learning targets that we are working on:


  1. I can list non-living factors (abiotic) in my eco-column.
  2. I can list the living factors (biotic) in my eco-column.
  3. I can explain how living things are dependant upon the abiotic factors.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Tuesday Class

Today in science we finished part one of the bottle biology lab. Tomorrow we will construct our ecosystems. PLEASE BRING YOUR CONTAINERS!!!!!!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Monday Class (Bottle Biology Intro)

Welcome back to school! Today we continue our introduction of ecology! Here is what we have planned for today:
1. We will wrap up Friday's class by watching a few selections from your imovies you created!
2. We will introduce the bottle biology lab part #1. Please click here to access the lab.
3. You will work in groups on the part 1 of bottle biology. CLick here to access our Bottle Biology Resource page!

Here are the current learning targets that we are working on:

  1. I can list non-living factors (abiotic) in my eco-column.
  2. I can list the living factors (biotic) in my eco-column.
  3. I can explain how living things are dependant upon the abiotic factors.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Friday Class

Today in science students begin their ecology unit by doing the abiotic factors advertisement. Click here to access the activity.
The Learning target for today is:

I can list non-living factors that allow for my survival. 

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!!!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Thursday Class

Today in science students took a pre-year test that will provide us with important information and data to use throughout this upcoming year.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Scientific Method Lab

Today we are completing a lab on the scientific method.  

Learning Target:  I am able to describe and use the scientific method to solve problems.

Click on The Following Link to Open the File.....Penny Lab

Use the Notarize App. to Fill in Your Lab Report.  Email A Copy To Yourself.

Create A Graph Using your device.

Landscape Design Class

Enclosed is the link for the plants Data Base.  Please put your plant in the correct category and mention its color.  Also include a photograph of the plant listed.
Plant Database Document

Monday, September 12, 2011

Online Pre-Ecology Quiz

In science today you will be taking an online pre-quiz. We are trying out this software so who knows :)

Click here to access the quiz!

Monday 9/12 in Science

Today you will work with your partner using an iPad and an iPod to accomplish the following tasks...

1.  Finish Updating Your Contact Information
2.  Access your Gmail Account Here at School and Check your Email.
3.  Create a 1 Minute iMovie.
4.  Take A Screen Shot with an iPad.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Technology Survey

Hey Everyone! Welcome to a new year of 7th grade science. Please click here to access our technology survey!!!!!    
This survey needs to be done by the end of the day Friday!