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9/20/2015

9/20/2015. 

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AGENDA

1. Have you taken the "Levels of Cell Organization Quiz?"  If not, all quizzes need to be taken by Tuesday, September 2
2. Read this interesting article: Scientists have figured out how lizards regrow their tails
3. Tutorial on how to use a microscope with Ms. Molina.  Show images of plant and animal cells. Explain how to calculate magnification.
4. Demonstrate how to do the "Microscope Skills Lab" and then have the students go and do it. Please refer to the document section for procedures.
5. Demonstrate how to do the "Plant and Animal Cell Lab" and then have the students go and do it.
6.  When finished with the lab, start your homework.
  

DOCUMENTs

microscope_lab_directions.pdf
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microscope_parts_and_function_diagram.pdf
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HOMEWORK

1. Using your "Journey into a Cell: Planning Page" to write your rough draft. The rough draft must be typed and printed out. Your rough draft will not be due next class, but the class after.  Please don't procrastinate, because next class you will have to study for a quiz.
2.  Ask parents for donations for cell models. 
ABSENT: Please make a venn diagram of plant and animal cell in your notes.  Please make sure it is very detailed. 

DUE DATE

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9/1/2015

IMPORTANT! IF YOU WERE ABSENT ON THE CELL ORGANELLE DAY, READ ME NOW.

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If you were absent on the cell organelle day in class, this post is very important for you to get caught up.

You need to print out this page (see me if you don't have a printer, I will print out a few.)  Then you need to study the cell organelles because you will have a quiz on it and you will be writing a story on them.

insideacellworksheet_with_defintions.pdf
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Then with the "Inside a Cell worksheet", you will write a story about your journey into the cell.  It can be a plant or animal cell.  Please be creative and specific with your story and include all the organelles.  The planning page below is to help you brainstorm for your story.  Please fill out and turn in to Ms. Molina by Tuesday, September 2nd.

journey_into_cell_planning_page.pdf
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Then using your planning page that Ms. Molina graded, you will type and print a rough draft.  Please see the Microscope lab blog post for the date that the rough draft is due in class.

If you have any questions, please talk to a classmate or Ms. Molina.

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8/27/2015

AUG. 27-SEPT. 3: hOW CELLS COMMUNICATE

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AGENDA

1. Go over homework and write in our planners.
2. Pathway to Friends activity.
3. Read The Inside story of Cell Communication and take notes.
4. Do the web interactive- Dropping Signals
5. Watch the video- The Fight or Flight Response
6. Fill out the Blank Cell Membrane diagram (see documents)
8. Watch the video- Insights into Cell Membranes
7. Rest of the time: 
   - Make up the Levels of Cell Organization Quiz (if needed)
   -Go over quiz as a class.
   - Do homework below 

DOCUMENTS

journey_into_a_cell_story_book_final_draft.pdf
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cell_membrane_diagram.pdf
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HOMEWORK

DUE DATE

1. Any missing assignments in science?  DO THEM! I will accept ANY missing assignments until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH.  MUST HAVE: first, last name, class and proper title
2. Study for the Cell Quiz.  Please study your cell organelle notes, microscope parts diagram on weebly, how to calculate total magnification, the parts that make up the cell membrane and notes we took today in class.  (Quiz next class)
3. Rough draft for Journey into a Cell story.  Must be printed and typed.
4. Read "Journey into Cell Story book" (document above) and decide which option you would like to do.
ABSENT: Do all homework above and take notes on #3-8 on the agenda
September
 September
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8/20/2015

AUGUST 17-21: NATURE OF SCIENCE

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AGENDA

1. Collect homework
2.Student and Teacher Expectations
3. Nature of Science mini activities
4. Finished early? Start on homework
nature_of_science.pdf
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HOMEWORK

Title of email: "What is Science?"   (This is your first quiz, please use any resources)
Using your past knowledge and what you learned today, answer the question, "What is Science?"  Must be at least one paragraph and email to cmolina@kiheicharter.org.  Please use proper email etiquette. 
ABSENT: Please read through Mr. See's field science expectations, the nature of science pdf  and do the homework above. 

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8/11/2015

AUG. 31 - Sept. 4: WHAT ARE CELLS?

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AGENDA

1. Reminder that "What is science?" homework is due to Ms. Molina's email by today at 3:30 pm.
2. Please see the graphic above of a sneak peak of what we will be learning this quarter.
3. Please don't Plagiarize. Watch this helpful youtube link -How to Avoid Plagiarism 
4. Fill in the "Bill Nye-Cells Video Notes" (see the documents section) while watching this youtube link- Bill Nye The Science Guy-Cells
5. From Coffee to Carbon relative size activity.
6. Take a look at this web interactive to understand the size of a cell: Cell Size and Scale
7. Play a cell game using this link: CellCraft
Extension: Want to watch more real cell footage?! CLICK HERE for Real Cell Video Links

DOCUMENTS

bill_nye-cell_video_notes.pdf
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HOMEWORK FOR OHIA, HALA, ABSENT

Because of the hurricanes this last week, you are unable to have class together. :(  I have put together homework for you to do that you missed in class because we didn't have school.  It should only take you about 30-45 minutes to complete.  Under the agenda, please do all the stuff that is in blue font.  That would be agenda #2,3,4,6 and 7.  The only thing you need to turn into me is the "Bill Nye-Cells Video Notes"  It can be a hard copy you printed out or an email. I will have copies on top of my desk that you are welcome to take! Please see document section above.

DUE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH AT 3:30 PM FOR EVERYONE.

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8/11/2015

HOMEWORK FOR WHEN YOU GO ON PWF BOAT

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PWF Boat day excursion homework 
What did you learn from the boat trip today?  
Why was it important for us to learn about our coral reefs?  
Must be complete sentences and well-written.  

Due the Friday after you go on the boat. EMAIL ONLY PLEASE 

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8/6/2015

aug. 6 - 7th: A STUDY OF SKITTLES EXPERIMENT

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Homework

Finish your "A Study of Skittles" worksheet.
ABSENT:  Please go to the main weebly page for science and read Mr. See's class expectations. 

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7/29/2015

WELCOME TO THE 2015 - 2016 SCHOOL YEAR

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Welcome back to school!  I am excited to meet and teach all of you in science! 
All the things we do in class can be found by clicking on the ARCHIVES on the right.  Be sure you click on the months for 2015.  If you have any trouble viewing, printing, or downloading documents on here email me at tsee@kiheicharter.org.  I will reply within 24 hours.

Mahalo for checking my website,
-Mr. See
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5/14/2015

MAY 27-JUNE 1: WRAP UP THE YEAR

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agenda

1. Ulu, Ohia, Kukui: Watch "Nature Conservancy Maoli No"  and Koa, Hala: Discovery Channel-Hawaii like you have never seen it
Take notes on the movies
2. Year Wrap Up Assessment:  On a piece of paper write down 5 things that you learned from each quarter in complete sentences.  Please take your time and spend some time reflecting back on science this year.
Quarter 1: Cells
Quarter 2: Heredity
Quarter 3: Evolution
Quarter 4: Ecology

ABSENT: must complete Year wrap up assessment and turn into Ms. Molina by June 1

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5/12/2015

MAY 21-MAY 27:ECOLOGY SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Wednesday, May 27th: Hala is going on the PWF boat.  We will leave school at 7:50am and return at 11:30 (second lunch)

AGENDA

sampling_for_abundance-transects_and_quadrats.pdf
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1. Read about how to sample using transects,
2. Prepare green journals for field
Title: Ecology Sampling Techniques
Location:                                            Time: 

General Observations:


(Leave the rest of the 1st and 2nd page for your data collection for when you are out in the field)
1. Describe how you placed your quadrats? Why?
2. What are some pro's and con's for your method?
3. What are some sources of error?
4. Talk to at least 2 other groups.  What are differences and similarities from your method?

HOMEWORK

Different sampling techniques work better in different areas.  How can you use transects and/or quadrats to accurately and efficiently sample the following areas to gain the most information about the site:
a. A crater on Mars
b. A deep-sea vent
c. A parking lot

Due next class.  (Assessment grade)  Can be emailed or turned in
ABSENT: DO HOMEWORK ABOVE

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    • Science - Ms. Bisbee
    • Engineering- Mr. McCracken
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    • Social Studies - Ms. Sherman
    • Physical Education - Ms. Labat
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    • Math - Ms. Marsh
    • Science - Ms. Klossner
    • Language Arts - Mr. Kane
    • Social Studies - Kumu Robin
    • Social Studies - Ms. Sherman
    • Engineering- Mr. McCracken
    • Music 8- Ms. Pomai
    • Physical Education - Ms. Labat