Monthly Archives: March 2014

Week of March 31st, 2014

Announcements

Week of March 31st, 2014

Monday:

  • Human Body Systems Poster Project (Extra Credit)

Due: Wednesday

Students will create a poster detailing the structures and functions of one of the Body Systems that we’ve covered over the last few weeks. 

Requirements:

  • All of the organs and structures that were covered should be labled on the poster.
  • An explanation of the function of each organ/structure within the chosen system should be placed next to each organ.
  • The poster should be bright, colorful and informative.
  • Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar should be used on the final product.
  • I’m giving extra points for creativity.

Study Guide: Students were given a packet in class to assist in preparation for the final exam. We will also review the systems, structures and functions prior to the exam on Wednesday.

Tuesday:

  • Human Body Systems Poster Project (Extra Credit)

Due: Wednesday

Students will create a poster detailing the structures and functions of one of the Body Systems that we’ve covered over the last few weeks. 

Requirements:

  • All of the organs and structures that were covered should be labled on the poster.
  • An explanation of the function of each organ/structure within the chosen system should be placed next to each organ.
  • The poster should be bright, colorful and informative.
  • Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar should be used on the final product.
  • I’m giving extra points for creativity.

Study Guide: Students were given a packet in class to assist in preparation for the final exam. We will also review the systems, structures and functions prior to the exam on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Human Body Systems Final Exam

Thursday:

Newton’s Three Laws of Motion

Students will examine Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through a series of simple experiments and observations.

Friday:

Newton’s Three Laws of Motion

Students will examine Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through a series of simple experiments and observations.

Week of March 24th, 2014

Announcements

Week of March 24th, 2014

This week we will cover the Reproductive System and Integumentary System. Students will complete a final Human Body Systems project in class before we move on to our Physics Unit. Our final exam for Human Body Systems is scheduled for next Wednesday (4-2-14).

Monday:

Reproductive System Notes

  • Students will identify male and female reproductive organs.
  • Students will identify changes that take place in the male and female during puberty.

Homework: Review Reproductive System Notes. Make sure that you can identify the organs and discuss the functions of the organs within the male and female Reproductive Systems.

Tuesday:

Math Benchmark

Reproductive System Review

Reproductive System Notes

  • Students will identify male and female reproductive organs.
  • Students will identify changes that take place in the male and female during puberty.

Homework: Review Reproductive System Notes. Make sure that you can identify the organs and discuss the functions of the organs within the male and female Reproductive Systems.

Wednesday:

Integumentary System Notes

Thursday:

Science Benchmark

Friday:

Human Body Systems Review and Final Project

Students will diagram and label one Human Body System in detail as part of this in-class project. Students will identify the organs and functions of each organ within their chosen system.

Report Card Information

Announcements

Dear Parents,

All Science grades for Q3 report cards will be finalized tonight.

  • The Digestive System Quiz and Human Body System Projects will be entered on the Quarter 4 report card.
  • I will make students aware of their grades on these two assignments/assessments on Monday.

Have a great weekend !

Clay Marion

DRMS-Science

7/3

Week of March 17th, 2014

Announcements

Week of March 17th, 2014

Due to our schedule changes this week and Tuesday’s “snow day”, I’m giving students until Thursday to turn in any quiz corrections.

Monday:

Guest Speaker: Nutrition and Digestive Health:

As part of our unit on the Digestive System, Mrs. Jen Sohl-Marion, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, has agreed to speak to the class about nutrition and how to interpret food labels in order to promote healthy eating habits.

Jen Sohl-Marion, MPH, RD, LDN

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Jen Sohl-Marion is a Registered Dietitian with a strong interest in the mind-body connection. She earned her Master of Public Health degree in Nutrition from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

She devoted the first  twelve years of her professional career to teaching high school biology and taking leadership roles to advocate for the needs of students and staff.  Her success in improving her medical conditions, providing healthy and tasty meals for her family, and teaching her students about good nutrition inspired her to reach out help others make positive changes in their lives.

As a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), she has undergone rigorous training and offers nutrition counseling based on the latest scientific evidence in the field of nutrition. An RD, LDN is the only type of nutritionist permitted to practice dietetics/nutrition in North Carolina.

 Tuesday:

  • No School – “Snow Day”

Wednesday:

  • Language Arts Benchmark
  • Warmup: Cores 1 & 2 Read text pages B52 -B55. Answer questions 1-5 and define vocabulary under the “Daily Agenda” on the board.
  • Excretory System Video
  • Vocabulary: urinary system, urine, glomerulus, nephrons, ureter, urethra, bladder, skin

Thursday:

  • Social Studies Benchmark
  • Warmup: Cores 3 & 4 Read text pages B52 -B55. Answer questions 1-5 and define vocabulary under the “Daily Agenda” on the board.

    Excretory System Video

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    • Vocabulary: urinary system, urine, glomerulus, nephrons, ureter, urethra, bladder, skin

Friday:

  • Excretory System Review

Science: Assignments Due Friday

Announcements

Dear Parents and Students, 

  • Just a reminder that the open note digestive system assignment (crossword and vocabulary) is due Friday and must be attached to your quiz. 
  • Digestive System quiz this Friday. 
  • Respiratory System diagram should already be completed and ready to go over in class on Friday. 

See me with any questions. 

Mr. Marion – DRMS Science

7/3

Week of March 10th, 2014

Announcements

Week of March 10th, 2014

This week, students will identify the structures and functions of the organs within the digestive system. We will continue the second part of our Human Body Systems Lab and students will use a potato to examine enzymes and the digestive process. 

Monday: Warmup:  Text pages B44-B51. Answer questions 1-5. Define all vocabulary.  Due Friday.

  • Digestive System Notes: You will need to identify the organs in the Digestive System and the function of each organ as it relates to the digestive process.
  • Digestive System Crossword
  • Digestive System Vocabulary WS: amylase, bile, capillary, cellulose, chyme, digestion, enzyme, epiglottis, esophagus, feces, gall bladder, large intestine, liver, mouth, pancreas, rectum, saliva, salivary glands, small intestine, stomach, tooth, tongue, trachea, villi

Tuesday: Warmup:  Text pages B44-B51. Answer questions 1-5. Define all vocabulary.

  • Digestive System Notes: You will need to identify the organs in the Digestive System and the function of each organ as it relates to the digestive process.
  • Human Body Lab Project
  • Potato/Enzyme Lab  P. I

Wednesday: Warmup:  Text pages B44-B51. Answer questions 1-5. Define all vocabulary.

  • Human Body Lab Project
  • Potato/Enzyme Lab Conclusions

Thursday: Warmup:  Text pages B44-B51. Answer questions 1-5. Define all vocabulary.

  • Digestive System Review  and Human Body Lab/Project

Friday: Digestive System Quiz

Week of March 3rd updates

Announcements

Week of March 3rd, 2014

We will continue our study of the Respiratory System and the Circulatory System. Students will identify the location and function of the Larynx, Epiglottis, Trachea, Nose, Diaphragm, Right Bronchus, Left Bronchus, alveoli, mucous membranes, and Nasal Cavity.

humanheartdiagram

The diagram above should help when labeling  the veins and arteries associated with the heart.   I will give you the final project requirements for each system on Friday before your quiz.

Monday:

  • Respiratory System Video and notes.
  • Warmup: Text pages B37-B43. Define all vocabulary. Answer Questions 1-5
  • Due to inclement weather we will realease 3 hours early today.

Tuesday:

  • Warmup: Text pages B37-B43. Define all vocabulary. Answer Questions 1-5
  • Human Body Systems Lab/Project: Students will identify the location and function of the organs associated with the Circulatory System and Respiratory system .  Students will label the organs and place them within an outline of a body. Students will then identify the function of each organ.

Wednesday:

  • Human Body Systems Lab/Project: Students will identify the location and function of the organs associated with the Circulatory System and Respiratory system .  Students will label the organs and place them within an outline of a body. Students will then identify the function of each organ.

Thursday:

Respiratory/Circulatory System Review

Friday: Quiz Respiratory and Circulatory Systems