Science 6 (Palos Verdes Intermediate) //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Class Name: Science 6 Instructor(s): Michele Bolanos en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 06/06/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4985802 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Test Corrections are due Wednesday June 6. 
Note: The test has been scaled to be out of 52 instead of 60. If already earned 52 or more points, you cannot earn more points with test corrections. If you do test corrections, you can only bring your test score up to 52 points maximum. 
Format for corrections attached below in case you need a refresher on how to do them! 

]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 20:07:21 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/05/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4985055 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/

Environmental Human Impact Assignment:

Directions: Humans have a huge affect on the environment around them. Students will work individually or with one partner to create a PSA (1-1.5 minute video) or advertisement (poster) to highlight a particular environmental issue and encourage people to help the environment in some way. Due: Tuesday 6/5

Sample advertisements: https://beebom.com/most-powerful-and-creative-environmental-ads/
Sample PSA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yj9FrrC1JQ

*Note: Students must bring their own device if they need it on Monday 6/4 and Tuesday 6/5 if they need it, or they can complete the necessary research at home and print out any needed material to bring to class. Unfortunately, they will not have access to chromebooks or printers during my class time for this assignment.*

Before beginning the video/poster, each student must first answer the following questions, handwritten on a separate sheet of paper. This will be submitted along with the project at the start of presentations on Tues, 6/5.

  1. What is the issue?
  2. Why is the issue important?
  3. What is some specific data / statistics scientists have found from research on this issue?
  4. How does the issue affect humans specifically?
  5. How does this issue affect the environment and other animals?
  6. What will happen if this issue is not fixed?
  7. What can we do in our own lives to help fix the issue?

Students must also submit a bibliography
-Minimum 3 different websites or books must be cited* (For example, if you watch 5 different Youtube videos, YouTube only counts as 1 source) *This does not include sources for images used
-Wikipedia cannot be cited as a source (but can be used as a starting point to help you find other sources)
-Include website name and url
-Bibliography should be in alphabetical order
Example: Animal Planet. http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/no-2-peacock-courtship-display/
 
List of possible topics: (Some topics may overlap, that's okay)
1. Pollution (physical trash, plastic, etc)
2. Deforestation
3. Air Pollution 
4. Water pollution (can be physical trash or chemicals)
5. Energy  Use (burning fossil fuels)
6. Water Use 
7. Animal Habitat loss (Can talk about overpopulation of humans)
8. Poaching / killing animals
9. Food Waste 

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:06:27 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/04/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4985169 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY- Download and print the attachment and follow the directions to complete daily. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday log will be checked on Monday 6/4.
 

Extra Credit: Daily Environmental Action Log


Directions: Humans have a huge effect on the environment around them. Even small actions can add up in a big way.  Students can earn up to 4 points per day by doing something to help the environment. Follow the steps below to complete the assignment:

  1. Students must pick an environmental issue to address (you can only repeat an issue up to one time) and describe it in the “Issue” column.
  2. Then they will complete an action that will help that issue and describe what they did in detail in the “Action column.” Each day must be a different action (for example, if you pick up trash as your action for one day, you have to do different actions the other 4 days)
  3. Next, explain how that action helps the issue and what kind of effect it can have on the environment.
  4. After each day, the parent should sign this log in the “signature” column to show that the student has completed the task.
  5. Then, the log must be brought to school to be checked each day (Friday and the weekend will all be checked Monday).
  6. The log must be turned in during or before class on Wednesday, 6/6 to get credit.

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:00:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/31/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4983695 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Sample ISN pages (They may be out of order but the page numbers on on each page) 
*If you were absent for some pages, please write ABSENT at the top above or next to the title. The students is still responsible for completing pages missed while absent, as per the guidelines given in the syllabus. 
*Please note that only lab and lecture notes/data can be copied. All other assignments must still be completed by the student as original work (This includes notes taken from reading articles.) 

]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 13:37:10 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/31/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4984457 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ In case you missed it: 5/24
Chromosomes and Karyotypes ISN pg. 152 (continued)
-Copy Notes: 
  • Mitosis is cell division that produces 2 daughter cells from 1 parent cell with the full # of chromosomes (diploid)
  • Meiosis is cell division that produces 4 daughter cells from 1 parent cell with half the number of chromosomes (haploid)
  • Mitosis is used in regular tissue growth
  • Meiosis is used to produce gametes

Chromosomes and Meiosis ISN pg.  151
-Copy the attached meiosis diagram with labels

Local (Environmental) Factors ISN pg. 156
-Copy Notes:

  • DNA is not the only factor that affects the growth of organisms
  • Organisms can be affected by local factors in their environment
-Copy the attached abiotic factors T-chart underneath your notes
 
Local (Environmental) Factors ISN pg. 156
-Illustrate the 6 abiotic factors and show adaptations for each factor (can be 6 separate pictures or combined into one or more larger pictures
-Then write 2-3 sentences describing how the abiotic factors affect plant growth

]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 13:35:59 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/31/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4984460 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ In case you missed it: 5/30
Science Favorites- ISN pg. 160
Answer the following questions:
1. What was your favorite unit in science this year and why?
2. What was your favorite science lesson/activity this year and why? 
 
Science Favorites- ISN pg. 159
-Illustrate your answers to # 1 & 2 from page 160 

]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 13:07:55 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/31/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4984475 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Reminder: ISN Check Thursday, 5/31
ISN Checklist (attached)
Table of Contents:

Peafowl Population CER 131
Peafowl Population Data 132
Original Courtship Ritual 133
Courtship Rituals in the Animal World 134
Plant and Seed Design 135 Plant and Seed Stations 136
Plant Reproduction CER 137
Flower Seeking Pollinator 138
Seeds and Seed Dispersal 139
Genetics KWL 141
Reproduction Videos 143
Pollination Puzzle 145
Bikini Bottom Genetics 147
Punnett Squares 148
DNA, Chromosomes, Genetics, & Traits 149
Chromosomes and Cell Division 151
Chromosomes and Karyotypes 152
Baby Lab 153
Mendelian & Non-Mendelian Genetics 154
Local (Environmental) Factors 155
Genetics Test Review 157
Science Favorites 159


]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 13:34:26 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4983254 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Genetics Test! 
Don't forget the genetics test will be Wednesday May 30
The study guide and answer key are available on a previous post, be sure to study! 

]]> Sat, 26 May 2018 22:31:30 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/25/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4982594 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ Genetics Study Guide
Complete ALL questions on a SEPARATE SHEET of paper
Staple the answer sheet to the back of the study guide. 
Due Friday  5/25/18
 
Edit- Answer key now attached as well 

]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 13:03:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/22/2018]]> //pvis.pvpusd.net/homeworkItem4980218 //pvis.pvpusd.net/apps/classes/848008/assignments/ In case you missed it 5/17-5/18
Baby Lab ISN pg. 153
Follow the directions on the attachment and complete the table, picture, and questions #1-6 for your baby. (Note, Questions #3-6 are on the second attachment)
Pictures must be done by Tues. 5/22 for presentations
 
*Extra Credit: (Due Friday, 5/25. Up to 3 pts)
Draw a picture of your baby's parents (remember they are heterozygous for each trait, so the parents might not look like you) 

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