Assignments -4th Quarter - Mr. Benton
| Vocabulary list | 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 |
| Larkey Natural Selection | 4/13 | Complete Natural Selection - Larkeys worksheet with a partner using the computer (Foss website) |
| P&E p. 58-61 | 4/14 |
Read about Natural and Unnatural Selection, p. 58-61 in P&E book. Answer questions on white sheet. |
| Write about evolution | 4/16 | Complete worksheet begun in class on 4/15 |
| Current Event Report | 4/19 | Read a science news article in a newspaper, magazine, or online and write a report using the guidelines found at: http://www.chinookmiddleschool.com/teachers/benton/currenteventinSci.pdf |
| Sponge Bob | 4/20 | Complete Bikini Bottom Genetics Worksheet starring Sponge Bob and Squidward. (not available online) |
| Test | 4/29 | Final test on Populations and Ecosystems, including genetics. |
| HBS p. 30-31 | 5/7 | Read pages 30-31 in Human Body Systems book and answer questions on white sheet. |
| HBS p. 38-39 | 5/11 | Read pages 38-39 in Human Body Systems book and answer questions on white sheet handed out previously (on reverse side of p 30-31. Also found at http://www.chinookmiddleschool.com/teachers/benton/readingguides/hbs38to39spiesblender.pdf |
| Create a Crossword puzzle | 5/13 | Homework: Create a 15-word Science crossword puzzle using vocab #110-120 and at least five other science words using "Criss'cross" template at http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com |
| Cracker Lab | 5/14 | In-class: Find evidence for the assertion that starch turns to sugar in the mouth due to the action of the enzyme amylase, present in saliva. Write a complete lab report on your findings. |
| Nutrients and enzymes | 5/19 | Homework: Read pages 20-23, 29, 48-49, 54-55 in HBS book and answer questions on white sheet. Modified sheet for iep students |
| HBS p. 126-129 | 5/26 |
Read pages 126-129 in HBS book - "Circulation." Answer questions on
white sheet. Modified version of worksheet |
| Current Events Report | 5/28 | Read a Science-related article and complete a report on the article. |
| ExperimentalQs & Hypoth. Rev. | 6/2 | Homework: Write out experimental questions and hypotheses for experiment scenarios. |
| HBS 77-78 & 85-89 | 6/3 | Homework: Read pages 77-78 & 85-89. Answer questions on white sheet. |