Assignments -3rd Quarter - Mr. Benton

Vocabulary list

P&E Reading Guides

Review page
Assignments include in-class work, homework, online assignments and long term projects.  Students will receive no more than 70% on any assignment turned in late.  Students have one day per day absent to complete work missed due to excused absences.  No assignment will be accepted for credit after two weeks. Vocabulary quizzes or a test will be given on Friday, most weeks beginning 9/11.
Assignment Due date

Requirements / Learning

P&E p. 14-16 1/20 Homework:  Read pages 14-16 in P&E book and answer questions on blue sheet:  
Cheeto Lab 1/21 In-class:  Find and measure energy (calories) in food.
P&E p. 17-21 1/22 Homework:  Read pages 17-21 in P&E book and answer questions on pink sheet.  
P&E p. 22-24 1/28 Homework:  Read pages 22-24 in P&E book and answer questions on green sheet.                      Modified sheet for IEP/ELL students.
Senteo clicker quiz 1/28 In-class:  Electronic quiz on homework p. 22-24
Milkweed Bug Reproductive Potential 1/29 In-class:  Worksheet showing the effect of having no limiting factors - uncontrolled population growth.
Vocab quiz 12 1/29 In-class:  Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 5 old words from out vocabulary list.
Milkweed bugs, limited 1/29 In-class:  Computer simulation showing effect of various biotic and abiotic factors on population growth.
Vocab Quiz 13 2/5 In-class:  Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 10 old words from out vocabulary list.
Light and Temp exper. 2/5 Evaluate data pertaining to effect of light and temperature on brine shrimp and algae.
Bill Nye video:  Biodiversity/Ecosystems 2/9 Watch video and discuss the interdependence and biodiversity necessary in a healthy ecosystem.
Review Packet for test on Populations 2/10 Homework:  Complete two-page review packet to prepare for test on Thursday, Feb. 11.
Mono Lake analysis sheet 2/11 Refer to graphs of population changes at Mono Lake and assess data
Test:  P&E 2/11 45-point, 2-part test on Populations and Ecosystems vocabulary and concepts.
Walking stick Predation 2/16 Assume role of predator to "eat" bugs to see the effect of camouflage as an adaptation.
P&E 42-45 2/25 Homework:  Read pages 42-45 in P&E book and answer questions on  green sheet.
Walking stick graphs & conclusions 2/26 Assume role of predator to "eat" bugs to see the effect of camouflage as an adaptation in three different environments.
Vocab quiz 14 2/26 In-class:  Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 10 old words from out vocabulary list.
Video:  Strangers in Paradise (Hawaiian adaptations) 3/4 Watch video and discuss the adaptations of "native" and "alien" species.
Current Event article 3/5 Homework:  Read a science-related article in a magazine, newspaper or web site and write a report following the directions found here.
Puget Sound Energy packet 3/12 Homework:  Complete the nightly assignments for the Powerful Choices program.
P&E p. 46-55 3/16 Homework:  Read pages 46-55 in P&E book and answer questions on white sheet.                Modified sheet for IEP/ELL students.