6th graders: Received Study Guides for next  week's midterm and were given class time to work on them.  The completed forms are due Tuesday (if informed Wednesday, you've got plenty of time to move it up).  Now that we've almost wrapped up our 2-week interdisciplinary project on Ancient Egypt, we will get back to our regular classes, and move further into the Water Unit.  Planned for next week: Monday is the Mapping Death lesson, then the Water Pollution lesson which may largely be read as homework. Midterm Review on Wednesday and Mid-term exam on Thursday. The district-generated version is included below (skip the next paragraph) if you lost yours.

7th graders: 7th graders received Cell Bio unit Study Guides yesterday.  This afternoon, most of my 7th graders got a Midterm Study Guide for next week's midterm and were asked to review them, turn 5 of the bullet points into questions and answer those questions by Monday. Planned for next week: Monday we'll hear about the new Interdisciplinary Poster Project and work on A Cell Model.  Homework will include completion of the Review Sheet, WHICH I'VE ADDED AS OF SUNDAY AFTERNOON -SEE BELOW.  Students who did poorly on the last Unit Assessment have been asked to stay for at least one afterschool session to discuss successful test prep practices on Wednesday.  Tuesday we'll work on A Cell So Small, and read "A Closer Look" for homework reading.  Midterm Review on Wednesday and Mid-term exam on Thursday. We'll finish up with Microbes Under View on Friday.

6th Grade: Science Content

 Studying Materials Scientifically
Key vocabulary:
o Mass

o Volume

o Density

o Displacement

o Mixtures

o Toxic

o Flammable

o Corrosive

Analysis questions:

o How do you measure mass?

o What methods can be used to separate mixtures?

o How do you calculate volume?

 Water displacement method

 Measurement method

o How do you calculate density?

 Chemistry of Materials

Key vocabulary:

o Physical properties

o Chemical properties

o Periodic table

o Atom, Molecule

o Elements, Compounds

o Dilution

o Concentration

o Density

o Solution

Analysis questions:

o What are examples of chemical and physical properties?

o What are the similarities and differences between elements and compounds?

o How do you make a serial dilution?

 Water

Key vocabulary:

o Solute, solvent

o Universal solvent

o Biological contamination

o Chemical contamination

Analysis questions:

 List and classify some examples of biological and chemical contamination?

 Why is water called the universal solvent?

7TH GRADE REVIEW SHEET
Science Process - You should be able to:
 Design experiments that test specific science questions
 Know how variables relate to testing a hypothesis
 Demonstrate a knowledge of common lab equipment and measurement units
 Write a reasonable hypothesis based on prior knowledge
 Read and interpret graphs, tables and diagrams
 Analyze data and observations to form reasonable conclusions
 Apply mathematics to solving quantitative problems as applied to science
 Use common science language and vocabulary correctly
 Find logical connections between science concepts and applications in the real world.
 Explain how science understanding changes as we discover new things

Science Content - Stuff you should know

UNIT: Studying People Scientifically
Key Vocabulary:  Define or state what is/are each of the following:

• Variables
• Independent Variable
• Dependent variable,
• control
• Hypothesis
• Quantitative data
• Qualitative data

Analysis Questions:
Describe the components of a good experimental design

Describe the steps of the scientific method

Compare qualitative vs. quantitative data

UNIT: Body Works

 Key Vocabulary: Define or state what is/are each of the following:

• Structure, Function (and how they're related)
• Skeletal system function
• tendons
• joints
• ligaments
• Circulatory system function
• arteries
• capillaries
• veins
• heart
• Respiratory system function
• lungs
• alveoli
• Digestive system function
• mouth
• Chemical and Mechanical digestion
• esophagus
• stomach
• large intestine
• small intestine

Analysis Questions:

• Explain the functions of the skeletal system
• Explain the function and order of the digestive system organs
• Explain the location and purpose of mechanical and chemical breakdown
• Describe the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems and their relationship to each other.
• List the levels of organization from cell to systems in order from:
• largest to smallest and then
• from smallest to largest:  

UNIT: Cells

 Key Vocabulary: Define or state what is/are each of the following:

• Magnification
• Cell membrane
• cytoplasm
• mitochondria
• nucleus
• Vaccine

Analysis Questions

• Describe the major organelles and their functions
• Describe the structure and function of cells
• Compare plant and animal cells
• What are methods people use in the prevention and the spread of disease (trade-offs)?
• List some single celled organisms.