Science Week of Nov 4 - Nov 8
7th grade students are exploring genetic traits and how genetic information is passed down from parent to offspring. Students will explore trait differences this week through several interactive activities.
Ms. Haupt, Science B
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Science Week of Oct 28- Nov 1
Students are learning about Mitosis and Meiosis (cell division). This week students will learn the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction. We will then continue into Gregor Mendel's experiments with pea plants, how to determine heredity, and using Punnet Squares to predict heredity in offspring. Continue to check IC for grade updates.
Science Week of October 14-18
Hello Westgate Families,
This week students will begin learning information about the cell cycles: mitosis, meiosis, and we will then move into the study of Genetics.
I hope all students had a wonderful fall break.
Refer to the Advocacy October post for information regarding our upcoming field trip.
Mrs. Haupt
Science Week of Sept 23-27
Students are finishing their deep dive of their chosen body system. Students are finishing their group projects and will do a stations presentation to share with their peers. Students will have an opportunity to provide positive feedback to the other presentations they observe.
Students have a 1/2 day on Thursday and no school on Friday to accommodate parent/teacher conferences.
Students will be introduced to the Advocacy Color Games this week. Color Games is a healthy competition between the advocacy classes and an opportunity to show their RISE and self awareness skills.
WEEKLY SCIENCE UPDATE
This week 7th grade students are diving deeper into body systems with a project of choice. Students are encouraged to pursue an area of interest to further investigate.
Presentations will be shared in stations, in which students will view each students project from station to station. Students will share their feedback on their peer projects by leaving notes of positive encouragement.
Be on the lookout; you will receive an email at 4:00 PM Monday with conference details.
All missing work is due Wednesday.
Mrs. Haupt
Sept 3-6
Students are working on their project: Cells, Energy, and Caffeine's Effect on the Body. They were given an Essential Question: Do you think caffeine should be banned on school campus? They are working to collect evidence about cells, energy, and how caffeine affects different body systems. They will then present their evidence based decision in a format of their choice.
We will then navigate body systems more in depth incorporating cells and energy into their learning.
August 19-23
Students will continue exploring cell organelles this week. They will have an opportunity to use microscopes to view a variety of plant and animal cells. Students will also complete an assessment that will measure their proficiency of understanding plant and animal cells.
We will begin to explore the role of photosynthesis in the cylcing of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
Week of Aug 12-16
This week in science students are reviewing the Science and Engineering Process. In addition we are studying Cells. Students began an interactive plant and animal cell stations lab (ppt). I anticipate that this will take a few class days to finish. The tentative due date is Friday (depending on MAP testing and class schedule) Check in with your student this weekend to confirm the due date.