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We're getting closer to summer vacation, but we still have a little more work and a lot more fun to have in 7th grade.
This week we have been enjoying our 8th grade unit on Light. We have been rotating through all the 7th grade science teachers to get a thorough overview of Light. Mr. Bristow even spent a day with the 7th grade science classes sharing his expertise to introduce the unit. We will have a test on this unit on Monday, May 18, so start studying now. You will find the various notes and PowerPoint presentations in the following downloads -- check back daily for updates:
The Biology of the Human Eye (Woyce) Download Biology of the Human Eye
Colors (Corder)Download Color Presentation 2009
Properties of Light (Koester) Download Properties of Light Powerpoint Download POP QUIZ!!!
Mirrors and Lenses (Elgqvist)Download Mirrors-and-lenses
Review Download Light review
This week we will finish the Human Body. We will have our quiz over the CIrculatory, Skeletal, Muscular and Nervous Systems on Thursday (instead of Tuesday.) This quiz is NOT an open book quiz. I repeat...NOT OPEN BOOK.
You need to make sure your Human Body Organ-izer is complete and accurate because we will have an OPEN Organ-izer Test on Monday.
You need to bring your textbook to class everyday. We will have an official textbook check on Friday.
Attention all 7th graders!! Our Field Trip to the Georgia Nature Center is quickly approaching. We will be leaving the school at 9:15 AM sharp so don't be late for school that day. Here are some other tips to help make our trip a huge success:
1. School Dress code APPLIES. Please do not wear inappropriate clothes (i.e., short shorts, tank tops, etc.)
2. Wear sunscreen. From what I understand, some of the nature center is OUTSIDE. Please wear sunscreen and perhaps bring some with you if you burn easily.
3. Sunglasses will be appropriate.
4. You can bring a camera if you would like, but we will not be responsible if it is lost or stolen. iPods are also allowed, however, we will not be responsible for any lost electronics.
5. If you have a medical condition (listed with the school), please speak with your homeroom teacher regarding medication that day.
6. Stay with your homeroom teacher, or the teacher you are assigned to travel with.
7. Behave. Remember, you represent Simpson Middle School. Let's make a GREAT impression.
We should leave the nature center around 2:15 or 2:30 and arrive back at Simpson between 3:30-3:45. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your homeroom teacher.
We have had a great week so far, and we are taking care of that CRCT like a piece of cake!
There will be little to no homework this week so you can rest your brain cells. I do want to give you a heads up for next week: Tuesday you will have a quiz over the circulatory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. That's a lot for a quiz, so just be sure you focus on the structures of each system and their functions, as well as the major points--don't sweat the details!
Next Thursday you will have an OPEN HUMAN BODY ORGAN-IZER TEST!!!! Did you get that? Open book!! Make sure your Human Body Organ-izer is accurate and complete.
Welcome back from Spring Break!! I had a wonderful time and I hope you did as well. This week we will be continuing our journey through the human body. Check back daily for homework.
Monday: Read p. 620 -623. Write the functions of the 8 respiratory structures in your human body "Organ" izer.
Tuesday-If you did not finish identifying the description and casuses of the 4 given respiratory diseases, that needs to be completed for homework. Here is the information you need:Download Respiratory System Diseases
We will have quiz over the excretory and repiratory systems on Thursday, so begin reviewing now.
Attached are my notes from each system: Download The Excretory System , Download The Respiratory System
One more week until Spring Break! We can do it!! But we will need to buckle down and work hard. This week we will begin our study of the systems of the human body. Check back daily for home work updates and downloads.
Well, I certainly threw everybody a curveball this week! Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes. Due to popular demand I have added the link to my powerpoint explaining my accident. Download How the systems of the human body interact
I also have the notes for the digestive and excretory system here: Download Digestive System notes
This week we will be discussing Natural Selection and will use the links below in a Natural Selection on-line lab. Here is the lab sheet Download Peppered Moth LabWoyce09
Download Peppered moth lab sheet web
Geological Time More Evolutionary fun!
Natural Selection lab is due Tuesday at the end of class. You may work on this at home.
Fossil Lab is due Weds. Here are the cards and instructions for you to use at home to finish your lab. Download Fossil procedure woyce 09 and Download Fossil lab cards scan If you need to check out cards to finish at home, see me Tuesday before you go home!
A study guide will be assigned on Monday to get you prepared for your Test on Thursday. Study guide is due Weds. Avoid the rush! Start studying NOW!
Here is your study guide:Download Studyguide
We will continue our unit on evolution this week. Be prepared for your quiz on Thursday.
Weds: If you did not complete and turn in your Timeline Reflection today, it is due at the start of class on Thurs.
Evolution notesDownload Natural Selectionppt
Fantastic Voyage packets are due NOW!! If you have not completed this, you need to make arrangements with me to check out a book and get this work done ASAP.
The Simpson Shuffle Run/Walk and Health Fair will be held on Friday, March 27, 4:30-6:30 PM. Registration forms for the run/walk can be found at the front office and on the Simpson web site www.cobbk12.org/~simpson. Proceeds will support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life which raises funds to fight cancer. Please join us! Together we can make a difference.
This week we are begining our unit on evolution. Please check back daily for homework updates:
Monday: Read p. 166-172 Complete both sides of the Evolution Vocabulary Organizer.
Continue working on your Fantastic Voyage packet.
Please help me welcome Mrs. Battaglia as our new co-teacher! She joined us last Friday, and is already making a huge impact with the kids.
This week we will be transitioning from our unit on genetics into our unit on evolution. We will be looking at selective breeding and some of the advances in genetics during this transition.
Continue working on your Fantastic Voyage packet.
This week is a busy one! Pedigrees were due today. I gave out a study guide for Thursday's test. PLEASE begin studying tonight! You can download the study guide here:Download Study guide
We will wrap up a few more things on Tuesday and then review on Weds. You also have a Notebook Check on Friday, so be ready!
Fantastic Voyage: Character Ananlysis 3 & 4 and your 2nd Source of tension are due Friday. You should read up to at least p. 141 by Friday.
