For those of you that wanted to finish watching the TEDTalk from our Quiz today, you can access the video HERE
29.10.15
20.10.15
The Origin of Life
Obviously spontaneous generation was a scientific theory that just didn't pan out. Watch the video HERE to see our current theory on the Origin of Life. Complete the fill in the blank note page in your notebook as you watch.
To put the timeline of events in perspective for you, check out the visual below. It is a clock (like the one in the classroom!) where the major earth events are charted in hours, minutes, and seconds. So if ALL of Earth's history was 24 hours on a clock, the appearance of humans would have occurred within the last minute!
To put the timeline of events in perspective for you, check out the visual below. It is a clock (like the one in the classroom!) where the major earth events are charted in hours, minutes, and seconds. So if ALL of Earth's history was 24 hours on a clock, the appearance of humans would have occurred within the last minute!
19.10.15
Spontaneous Generation
Click on the link below to open the PowerPoint on Spontaneous Generation. Listen to the reading aloud, or read to yourself. There are additional pictures and video shorts to help you understand the theory as well.
SLOW DEATH READING
Follow the directions on the last slide to complete the RIGHT side activity for Spontaneous Generation. Have Mrs. Forester check your cards BEFORE copying notes in your notebook.
On the LEFT side, complete a left side activity of your choice to reinforce Spontaneous Generation (use page 1 in your notebook to help you).
9.10.15
Monarch Butterflies Links
Use the Links below to complete the Monarch Butterflies WebQuest
Part 1: What are Monarch butterflies?
Magnificent Monarchs
Part 2: Life
cycle of monarch butterflies.
Video: egg to
butterfly
Life cycle description and pictures (US Department of
Forestry)
Life cycle diagram http://www.learner.org/jnorth/images/graphics/monarch/life_cycle.jpg
Part 3: Monarch migration
Monarch Butterfly Migration: Google Earth Tour (video)
The Monarch Butterfly Migration (animated map)
The Monarch Butterfly Annual Cycle (diagram)
Monarch sightings (animated map)
“The Ultimate Relay Race”
(article from the National Aquarium)
Part 4: Monarchs in
Danger!
CityLab news report about Monarch decline noted in 2013
NPR 9/7/15: “To save
monarch butterflies, gardeners plant more milkweed.”
DNews – Monarchs endangered
US collaboration with Canada and Mexico to protect Monarchs
Part 5: What people can do
Plant a butterfly garden
Become a Monarch Tracker
Monarchs are in Trouble – You Can Help
(Scroll down to “Three simple steps we all can take”
US Fish and Wildlife Service: Save the Monarch
Announcing New Steps to Promote Pollinator Health
Butterfly Garden Embraces National Strategy
Explore more
The Wild Center: All About Monarchs
Why do Monarchs need milkweed?
8.10.15
Characteristics of Life Review
On the RIGHT side of your notebook page draw the chart below (it can take up the whole page)
Scene
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Characteristic
of Life
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Reasoning
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3
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4
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7
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10
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Watch the video links that correspond with each number.
1. Briefly describe the scene or video clip in the first column (what was it about).
2. In the second column, write what characteristic of life is being shown (it can be more than one).
3. In the third column, write WHY you think it is that characteristic of life.
VIDEO LINKS:
Complete the review handout to practice applying your knowledge. Tape it on the LEFT side.
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