Howdy,
We will be building and playing PVC panpipes on Thursday and Friday as part of our Sound unit. I will purchase the necessary duct tape and PVC pipe (because you will need 3 feet of pipe, but they come in 10 feet lengths). The cost per student is 75 cents for all the materials. Please bring that money to school this week. If anybody has PVC pipe cutters at home please contact me. Take care,
-Mr. Pfiester
Monday, December 15, 2008
9th Grade: Week of December 15-19
Howdy,
We are starting Chapter 20: Protists this week as part of our microorganisms unit. As a review of eukaryotic cell structure I handed out a stapled packet today that contains information and questions about animal and plant cells. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Wednesday, December 17: Students need to complete the entire packet that was handed out today.
Friday, December 19: Students need to complete 20-1 Section Assessment Questions 1-5 (pg. 498).
Have a safe and warm week!
-Mr. Pfiester
We are starting Chapter 20: Protists this week as part of our microorganisms unit. As a review of eukaryotic cell structure I handed out a stapled packet today that contains information and questions about animal and plant cells. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Wednesday, December 17: Students need to complete the entire packet that was handed out today.
Friday, December 19: Students need to complete 20-1 Section Assessment Questions 1-5 (pg. 498).
Have a safe and warm week!
-Mr. Pfiester
7th-8th Grade: Week of December 15-19
Howdy,
We are continuing our Sound Unit this week. The following describes this week's homework and due dates:
Wednesday, December 17: You should remember the hearing test I gave the class a few weeks ago. I want you to go to the same website http://www.freemosquitoringtones.org/hearing_test/ and test at least four other people both younger and older than you. If you have Internet issues at home then borrow a school laptop and try people here at school (try Mrs. Fulcher!). Record the highest frequency they can hear along with their names in a table form. Did you find that younger people always have better hearing than older people?
Friday, December 19: You are going to make a rainstick for this homework. Directions can be found at: http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/rain_stick/index.html. I'll explain more about this homework later in the week.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Pfiester
We are continuing our Sound Unit this week. The following describes this week's homework and due dates:
Wednesday, December 17: You should remember the hearing test I gave the class a few weeks ago. I want you to go to the same website http://www.freemosquitoringtones.org/hearing_test/ and test at least four other people both younger and older than you. If you have Internet issues at home then borrow a school laptop and try people here at school (try Mrs. Fulcher!). Record the highest frequency they can hear along with their names in a table form. Did you find that younger people always have better hearing than older people?
Friday, December 19: You are going to make a rainstick for this homework. Directions can be found at: http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/rain_stick/index.html. I'll explain more about this homework later in the week.
Have a great week!
-Mr. Pfiester
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
9th Grade: Chapter 19 Test Information
Howdy,
As mentioned in class, the Chapter 19 Test tomorrow will include the 22 multiple choice questions on pages 493 and 495. It will also include three of the four essay questions below. Of the three essays you will have the freedom to select two with which you are most knowledgeable.
Essay Questions:
As mentioned in class, the Chapter 19 Test tomorrow will include the 22 multiple choice questions on pages 493 and 495. It will also include three of the four essay questions below. Of the three essays you will have the freedom to select two with which you are most knowledgeable.
Essay Questions:
- What are the distinguishing characteristics of prokaryotes?
- What is the best way to protect humans against most viral diseases?
- Do you think viruses should be considered a form of life? Describe the reasons for your opinion.
- How are lytic viruses like American Old West outlaws (see page 480 for more information)?
Study hard tonight!!
-Mr. Pfiester
Sunday, December 7, 2008
9th Grade: Week of December 8-12
Howdy,
We are now in our 5th week studying microorganisms. Last week was pretty chaotic with events disrupting planned activities. As such the homework that WAS due on Friday, December 5 is due on Monday, December 8. So the homework description and DUE dates are as follows:
Monday, December 8: Complete Section 19-3 Assessment Questions 1-5 (p. 490).
Wednesday, December 10: Answer the 10 Reviewing Content multiple choice questions on page 493 and the 12 Standardized Test Prep multiple choice questions on page 495.
On Thursday, December 11 we will have our Chapter 19 Test.
-Mr. Pfiester
We are now in our 5th week studying microorganisms. Last week was pretty chaotic with events disrupting planned activities. As such the homework that WAS due on Friday, December 5 is due on Monday, December 8. So the homework description and DUE dates are as follows:
Monday, December 8: Complete Section 19-3 Assessment Questions 1-5 (p. 490).
Wednesday, December 10: Answer the 10 Reviewing Content multiple choice questions on page 493 and the 12 Standardized Test Prep multiple choice questions on page 495.
On Thursday, December 11 we will have our Chapter 19 Test.
-Mr. Pfiester
7th-8th Grade: Week of December 8-12
Howdy,
We are now in our 2nd week on our sound unit. Last week was pretty chaotic with testing and events disrupting planned activities. As such the homework that WAS due on Friday, December 5 is due on Tuesday, December 9. So the homework description and due dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December, 9: Some towns have installed sound speakers outside to purposely annoy teenagers who gather together in public areas. The sounds are usually the mosquito frequencies we discussed or classical music. Do you think this should be allowed? Why or why not? Do teenagers have the right to gather in public places in large groups? Is it legal to target specific groups as the sound speakers do? Do a brief internet search for towns that have done this. Your answer should be a 6-8 sentence paragraph.
Friday, December 12:
We are now in our 2nd week on our sound unit. Last week was pretty chaotic with testing and events disrupting planned activities. As such the homework that WAS due on Friday, December 5 is due on Tuesday, December 9. So the homework description and due dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December, 9: Some towns have installed sound speakers outside to purposely annoy teenagers who gather together in public areas. The sounds are usually the mosquito frequencies we discussed or classical music. Do you think this should be allowed? Why or why not? Do teenagers have the right to gather in public places in large groups? Is it legal to target specific groups as the sound speakers do? Do a brief internet search for towns that have done this. Your answer should be a 6-8 sentence paragraph.
Friday, December 12:
- What does "infrasound" mean? What range of hertz covers infrasound (remember, humans hear hertz from about 20-20,000)? What animals use infrasound to communicate? You can find answers to these questions at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrasound.
- What does "ultrasound" mean? What range of hertz covers ultrasound (remember, humans hear hertz from about 20-20,000)? What animals use ultrasound to communicate? You can find answers to these questions at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasound.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
7th-8th Grade: Week of December 1-5
Howdy,
I hope everybody had a pleasant and safe Thanksgiving. We are now finished with the food chemistry unit and will start the sound unit tomorrow. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December 2: Sound travels at different speeds in different materials. Your homework is as follows:
I hope everybody had a pleasant and safe Thanksgiving. We are now finished with the food chemistry unit and will start the sound unit tomorrow. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December 2: Sound travels at different speeds in different materials. Your homework is as follows:
- Find out the speed of sound in water, air, and steel in miles per hour and put that data into table form.
- I have heard that whales can hear the sounds from other whales hundreds of miles away. Has any research shown that to be true? What has research found?
Friday, December 5: Some towns have installed sound speakers outside to purposely annoy teenagers who gather together in public areas. The sounds are usually the mosquito frequencies we discussed or classical music. Do you think this should be allowed? Why or why not? Do teenagers have the right to gather in public places in large groups? Do a brief internet search for towns that have done this. Your answer should be a 6-8 sentence paragraph.
-Mr. Pfiester
9th Grade: Week of December 1-5
Howdy,
I hope everybody had a pleasant and safe Thanksgiving. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December 2: Students have the choose of writing a full paragraph on either of the topics below:
I hope everybody had a pleasant and safe Thanksgiving. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Tuesday, December 2: Students have the choose of writing a full paragraph on either of the topics below:
- How is the West Nile virus spread? How did it get into the United States? Does it affect other animals also (such as pigs, horses)? Find out how many people have been infected, sickened, and killed by the virus here in Idaho. Find out if researchers have determined the shape of the virus. If so make a drawing of the virus.
- Of course more people get the flu virus in the winter than summer and researchers have studied this phenomenon. What have they found? How many people are sickened and killed by the flu virus each year in the United States and worldwide?
Friday, December 5: Complete Section 19-3 Assessment Questions 1-5 (p. 490).
-Mr. Pfiester
Sunday, November 16, 2008
9th Grade: Week of November 17-21
Howdy,
Friday's debate went well. Congratulations to both teams for a job well done. This week will be continuing our work on Chapter 19: Bacteria and Viruses. We will spend the majority of the week building models of viruses and bacteria. Students will be assigned to build either an influenza virus, T4 bacteriophage, or an E. coli bacteria. Please bring in craft material (such as yarn, buttons, glue, etc) to build your model. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Wednesday, November, 19: Students will complete 19-2 Section Assessment questions 1-5.
Friday, November 21: Students have the choose of writing a full paragraph on either of the topics below:
P.S. On Friday, as the last day before a major holiday, we will have a drinking straw tower contest. Groups will attempt to build the tallest freestanding straw tower during the class period. Should be fun!!
Friday's debate went well. Congratulations to both teams for a job well done. This week will be continuing our work on Chapter 19: Bacteria and Viruses. We will spend the majority of the week building models of viruses and bacteria. Students will be assigned to build either an influenza virus, T4 bacteriophage, or an E. coli bacteria. Please bring in craft material (such as yarn, buttons, glue, etc) to build your model. The homework and DUE dates are as follows:
Wednesday, November, 19: Students will complete 19-2 Section Assessment questions 1-5.
Friday, November 21: Students have the choose of writing a full paragraph on either of the topics below:
- How is the West Nile virus spread? How did it get into the United States? Does it affect other animals also (such as pigs, horses)? Find out how many people have been infected, sickened, and killed by the virus here in Idaho. Find out if researchers have determined the shape of the virus. If so make a drawing of the virus.
- Of course more people get the flu virus in the winter than summer and researchers have studied this phenomenon. What have they found? How many people are sickened and killed by the flu virus each year in the United States and worldwide?
P.S. On Friday, as the last day before a major holiday, we will have a drinking straw tower contest. Groups will attempt to build the tallest freestanding straw tower during the class period. Should be fun!!
7th and 8th Grade: Week of Novemer 17-21
Howdy,
We will finish up the Chemistry of Food Unit on Thursday with the unit test. I will distribute the unit test study guide on Monday. The homework and DUE date are as follows:
Tuesday, November 18: Based on the unit study guide I distributed, answer the following questions in complete sentences:
On Friday, as the last day before a major holiday, we will have a drinking straw tower contest. Groups will attempt to build the tallest freestanding straw tower during the class period. Should be fun!!
We will finish up the Chemistry of Food Unit on Thursday with the unit test. I will distribute the unit test study guide on Monday. The homework and DUE date are as follows:
Tuesday, November 18: Based on the unit study guide I distributed, answer the following questions in complete sentences:
- What are the six groups of nutrients?
- Which are macronutrients and which are micronutrients? What is the difference?
- How do we test for glucose, starch, proteins and fats? How can you tell the difference between a positive and a negative test result?
- Name one difference and one similarity between glucose and fructose.
On Friday, as the last day before a major holiday, we will have a drinking straw tower contest. Groups will attempt to build the tallest freestanding straw tower during the class period. Should be fun!!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
9th Grade: Week of November 10-14
Howdy,
This week we are spending the entire week preparing for (Monday-Thursday) and completing a class debate (Friday) on the proposition that "all students should be required to have vaccinations to attend school". The homework and DUE date is as follows:
Tuesday, November 11: Go to the website: http://www.middleschooldebate.com/resources/videoresources.html and scroll down to Sample Debates. Click on "Judge's decision for "Ban Boxing" Sample Debate" and watch the 15 minute video of the judge's decision. Answer the following questions in complete sentences upon watching the video:
PS. I am handing out progress reports to all students on Friday. Only those students who have a grade less than 80% need to have it returned and signed by parents.
This week we are spending the entire week preparing for (Monday-Thursday) and completing a class debate (Friday) on the proposition that "all students should be required to have vaccinations to attend school". The homework and DUE date is as follows:
Tuesday, November 11: Go to the website: http://www.middleschooldebate.com/resources/videoresources.html and scroll down to Sample Debates. Click on "Judge's decision for "Ban Boxing" Sample Debate" and watch the 15 minute video of the judge's decision. Answer the following questions in complete sentences upon watching the video:
- According to the judge's decision, who won the debate? Do you agree with the judge?
- Listen closely to the judge's comments. Do you agree?
Thursday, November, 13: Go to the same website as Tuesday and view the 25-minute debate: "The United States Should Lower the Voting Age.”
-Mr. PfiesterPS. I am handing out progress reports to all students on Friday. Only those students who have a grade less than 80% need to have it returned and signed by parents.
7th-8th Grade: Week of November 10-14
Howdy,
This will be our last week on the Chemistry of Food Unit. A couple of interesting lab. experiments are planned. Please bring in a large empty coffee can tomorrow or Tuesday if you have any at home. The next unit is on Sound Waves. The homework and DUE date is as follows:
Tuesday, November 11: I assume you have at least a few brands of cereal in your kitchen cubbards. I'd like you to look at the Nutrition Facts listed on the side. The healthier cereals tend to be higher in protein and fiber and lower in sugar. Make a table that lists the nutrient content (for protein, fiber, and sugar) for ALL of your cold and hot (such as cream of wheat) cereals. Which one is the most healthy? Most unhealthy? What can you add to cereal other than sugar to make it more tasty and nutritious?
Thursday, November 13: I want us to have a healthy and peaceful lunchtime next year at our new school. I'd like you to come up with 3 ideas on how we could have such a program next year. Example: the school could play classical music in the cafeteria during lunch.
-Mr. Pfiester
PS. I am handing out progress reports to all students on Friday. Only those students who have a grade less than 80% need to have it returned and signed by parents.
This will be our last week on the Chemistry of Food Unit. A couple of interesting lab. experiments are planned. Please bring in a large empty coffee can tomorrow or Tuesday if you have any at home. The next unit is on Sound Waves. The homework and DUE date is as follows:
Tuesday, November 11: I assume you have at least a few brands of cereal in your kitchen cubbards. I'd like you to look at the Nutrition Facts listed on the side. The healthier cereals tend to be higher in protein and fiber and lower in sugar. Make a table that lists the nutrient content (for protein, fiber, and sugar) for ALL of your cold and hot (such as cream of wheat) cereals. Which one is the most healthy? Most unhealthy? What can you add to cereal other than sugar to make it more tasty and nutritious?
Thursday, November 13: I want us to have a healthy and peaceful lunchtime next year at our new school. I'd like you to come up with 3 ideas on how we could have such a program next year. Example: the school could play classical music in the cafeteria during lunch.
-Mr. Pfiester
PS. I am handing out progress reports to all students on Friday. Only those students who have a grade less than 80% need to have it returned and signed by parents.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Progress Report Schedule
Hello,
Although students and parents can easily check current grades, I am going to distribute progress reports on Friday, November 14 (Week 3 of Quarter 2), Friday, December 12 (Week 6) and Monday, January 12 (Week 9) to all students. Those with a science grade below 80% will require a parent signature.
-Mr. Pfiester
Although students and parents can easily check current grades, I am going to distribute progress reports on Friday, November 14 (Week 3 of Quarter 2), Friday, December 12 (Week 6) and Monday, January 12 (Week 9) to all students. Those with a science grade below 80% will require a parent signature.
-Mr. Pfiester
Monday, November 3, 2008
9th Grade: Week of November 3-7
Hello,
We are starting a new unit this week: Unit 6: Microorganisms and Fungi. This unit includes Chapters 19 (Bacteria and Fungi), 20 (Protists), and 21 (Fungi). We will be using the microscopes over the next few days. As there is a lot of new terminology and ideas presented, the only homework is DUE this Friday (Nov. 7). It is:
19-1 Section Assessment (p. 477): Questions 1-4.
Next week we will conduct a debate related to the discussion on page 484 of our biology text: Should Mass Vaccinations Be Required? On Tuesday-Thursday (Nov. 11-13) student groups will conduct research to support their view. The debate will be on Friday, Nov. 14.
Email me or see me if you have any questions/concerns.
-Mr. Pfiester
Reminder: Biology check-out forms are due back this Friday (Nov. 7).
We are starting a new unit this week: Unit 6: Microorganisms and Fungi. This unit includes Chapters 19 (Bacteria and Fungi), 20 (Protists), and 21 (Fungi). We will be using the microscopes over the next few days. As there is a lot of new terminology and ideas presented, the only homework is DUE this Friday (Nov. 7). It is:
19-1 Section Assessment (p. 477): Questions 1-4.
Next week we will conduct a debate related to the discussion on page 484 of our biology text: Should Mass Vaccinations Be Required? On Tuesday-Thursday (Nov. 11-13) student groups will conduct research to support their view. The debate will be on Friday, Nov. 14.
Email me or see me if you have any questions/concerns.
-Mr. Pfiester
Reminder: Biology check-out forms are due back this Friday (Nov. 7).
7th and 8th Grade: Week of Novemer 3-7
Howdy,
We have so far tested foods and liquids for starch, glucose, and fats as part of our Chemistry of Food unit. This week we will test them for protein content. There is only 1 homework assigned this week as it is a 1 1/2 page paper due next Monday (November 10). Obesity is a huge problem in America today. There have been warnings that the life expectancy of Americans may actually decrease, in part due to obesity. Answer the following questions in each paragraph:
-Mr. Pfiester
We have so far tested foods and liquids for starch, glucose, and fats as part of our Chemistry of Food unit. This week we will test them for protein content. There is only 1 homework assigned this week as it is a 1 1/2 page paper due next Monday (November 10). Obesity is a huge problem in America today. There have been warnings that the life expectancy of Americans may actually decrease, in part due to obesity. Answer the following questions in each paragraph:
- What does the initials BMI stand for? What is your BMI? You can find answers to both questions at: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/. What is the BMI for an obese person? What do you think of your BMI being on your report card?
- Obesity is a huge problem in America today. What characteristics of American society contribute to obesity?
- Obesity is a problem right here in Twin Falls. What characteristics of Twin Falls contributes to obesity? Hint: Imagine riding your bicycle to the town library. What obstacles and dangers would you find? How many roads have bicycle lanes?
- Can you think of ways that schools contribute to obesity? Do schools tend to provide very healthy or mediocre food? What percentage of children walk or ride their bikes to school? How many bicycles are in the Xavier Charter School parking lot?
-Mr. Pfiester
Sunday, November 2, 2008
All Students: Week of Nov. 3-7: Journey North- International Tulip Project
Howdy,
On October 22nd, we planted about 110 Red Emperor Tulip bulbs as part of our participation in the annual International Tulip Project. Tuesday (Nov. 4), students will be working in groups of two and select another class participating in the project. The map of participants can be seen at http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/tulip_fall2008.html. Each group, using the school laptops, will need to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude for their selected class. Once this information has been determined and shared with the class, we will predict when spring will arrive for each location. In the spring we will compare our predictions to the actual beginning of spring (as determined when the tulips emerge from the ground).
-Mr. Pfiester
On October 22nd, we planted about 110 Red Emperor Tulip bulbs as part of our participation in the annual International Tulip Project. Tuesday (Nov. 4), students will be working in groups of two and select another class participating in the project. The map of participants can be seen at http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/tulip_fall2008.html. Each group, using the school laptops, will need to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude for their selected class. Once this information has been determined and shared with the class, we will predict when spring will arrive for each location. In the spring we will compare our predictions to the actual beginning of spring (as determined when the tulips emerge from the ground).
-Mr. Pfiester
Sunday, October 26, 2008
7th and 8th Grade: Week of October 27-31
Hello,
This week we will be continuing our Food Chemistry and Respiration unit. Specifically we will be learning more about glucose and begin testing liquids and foods for fat content. The homework and due date is as follows:
Tuesday, October, 28: Answer the following in complete sentences:
Example: 1. Vegetable Oil 14 grams 2 grams 0 grams
As a reminder:
Thursday is a half-day with students dismissed after 4th period (11:34 am). Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for 2 pm- 6 pm.
Friday is scheduled for parent-teacher conferences from 9 am- 12 pm.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
This week we will be continuing our Food Chemistry and Respiration unit. Specifically we will be learning more about glucose and begin testing liquids and foods for fat content. The homework and due date is as follows:
Tuesday, October, 28: Answer the following in complete sentences:
- What is diabetes? How does it relate to glucose?
- What percentage of Americans suffer from diabetes? Is it increasing or decreasing?
- Go to your kitchen cabinet and make a list of all the kinds of cooking oils in your house. Make a list of the oils along with the grams of total fat, saturated fat, and trans fat (found under the heading Total Fat)in a table form. The information can be found in the Nutrition Facts on the back of the bottle. Do some research on saturated fats and trans fats and be prepared to contribute your research to our discussion on Thursday. Does it appear that some oils are healthier than others?
Example: 1. Vegetable Oil 14 grams 2 grams 0 grams
As a reminder:
Thursday is a half-day with students dismissed after 4th period (11:34 am). Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for 2 pm- 6 pm.
Friday is scheduled for parent-teacher conferences from 9 am- 12 pm.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
9th Grade: Week of October 27-31
Hello,
As posted last week, our only homework for this week is due as follows:
Tuesday, October, 28: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
Wednesday we will review for the chapter test which is on Thursday (Oct. 30). The chapter test will be similar to our pre-test taken at the beginning of our evolution unit.
As a reminder:
Thursday is a half-day with students dismissed after 4th period (11:34 am). Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for 2 pm- 6 pm.
Friday is scheduled for parent-teacher conferences from 9 am- 12 pm.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
As posted last week, our only homework for this week is due as follows:
Tuesday, October, 28: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
Wednesday we will review for the chapter test which is on Thursday (Oct. 30). The chapter test will be similar to our pre-test taken at the beginning of our evolution unit.
As a reminder:
Thursday is a half-day with students dismissed after 4th period (11:34 am). Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for 2 pm- 6 pm.
Friday is scheduled for parent-teacher conferences from 9 am- 12 pm.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
9th Grade: Week of October 22-24- Update
Hello,
The lessons for this week have gone slower than expected and so I am adjusting the homework schedule as follows when it is DUE:
Friday, October 24: Students will complete 15-2 Section Assessment (page 377), questions 1-4.
Tuesday, October, 28: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
The chapter test is scheduled for Thursday, October 30.
The lessons for this week have gone slower than expected and so I am adjusting the homework schedule as follows when it is DUE:
Friday, October 24: Students will complete 15-2 Section Assessment (page 377), questions 1-4.
Tuesday, October, 28: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
The chapter test is scheduled for Thursday, October 30.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
9th Grade: Week of October 20-24
Hello,
We will be finishing Chapter 15: Darwin's Theory of Evolution this week. The chapter test will be next Monday (Oct. 27). Homework will be turned in Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. We will begin reading each section in class and students will complete the readings at home.
Tuesday, October, 21: Students will complete 15-1 Section Assessment (page 372), questions 1-4.
Wednesday, October 22: Students will complete 15-2 Section Assessment (page 377), questions 1-4.
Friday, October, 24: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
At this point the chapter test is planned for next Monday (Oct. 27), but may be delayed if activities this week go slowly,
-Mr. Pfiester
We will be finishing Chapter 15: Darwin's Theory of Evolution this week. The chapter test will be next Monday (Oct. 27). Homework will be turned in Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. We will begin reading each section in class and students will complete the readings at home.
Tuesday, October, 21: Students will complete 15-1 Section Assessment (page 372), questions 1-4.
Wednesday, October 22: Students will complete 15-2 Section Assessment (page 377), questions 1-4.
Friday, October, 24: Students will complete 15-3 Section Assessment (page 386), questions 1-3.
At this point the chapter test is planned for next Monday (Oct. 27), but may be delayed if activities this week go slowly,
-Mr. Pfiester
7th and 8th Grade: Week of Oct. 20-24
Hello,
We are now in our 2nd week studying food chemistry. Last week we tested different liquids and solids for starch content. This week, we will be testing liquids and foods for glucose content. Homework is due Wednesday and Friday:
Wednesday, October 22: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
We are now in our 2nd week studying food chemistry. Last week we tested different liquids and solids for starch content. This week, we will be testing liquids and foods for glucose content. Homework is due Wednesday and Friday:
Wednesday, October 22: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
- How does the molecular structure of glucose compare to starch?
- Although we Americans usually think of spaghetti and potatoes when thinking of starch, other cultures have different sources of starch. Make a table that lists two food sources that provide starch for each of the following continents (excluding the ones I've listed): Asia, S. America, and Europe. Extra credit will be given for providing pictures.
- How is it that diet Coke and diet Pepsi have no calories while the regular soda has over 200 calories? What is the artificial sweetener in the diet sodas? Has there been any research on the dangers of the artificial sweeteners?
9th Grade: Week of October 20-24 (for those missing the Herrett lecture)
Hello,
For those students who elected to not attend last week's lecture at the Herrett Center, the following assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 24: Write a 1-page single spaced essay on a domesticated animal (such as pigs, cows, dogs, sheep) that has been subject to artificial selection. Answer the following questions in each paragraph (in order):
For those students who elected to not attend last week's lecture at the Herrett Center, the following assignment is due on Friday, Oct. 24: Write a 1-page single spaced essay on a domesticated animal (such as pigs, cows, dogs, sheep) that has been subject to artificial selection. Answer the following questions in each paragraph (in order):
- What is artificial selection? How is it different from natural selection? Why do farmers engage in artificial selection?
- What animal have you picked? What characteristics have farmers selected for in this animal? Include at least 3 photos or drawings (which don't count towards the 1-page minimum) on how the animal's appearance has changed over time.
- Does artificial selection show that animals and plants can change over time? How do you see your animal looking a century from now?
- -Mr. Pfiester
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
7th and 8th Grade Homework- Tuesday, Oct. 14
Yesterday we started our Food Chemistry Unit. The homework is that students will record their complete intake of food and drinks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for tomorrow (Wed. Oct. 15). The list should be organized by meal. This homework is due Thursday, Oct. 16. Extra credit will be given for students who attempt to determine the number of calories for their meals. Have a great day!
-Mr. Pfiester
-Mr. Pfiester
9th Grade Homework- Tuesday, Oct. 14
For the next two weeks we are studying the biology chapter on evolution. To help students visualize evolution, this week's homework is to study the evolution of something they are familiar with: the Apple Ipod. Students are to investigate the history of the Ipod and how it has evolved (in terms of functions and data capacity and size). This homework is being assigned today and is due on Thursday, Oct. 16. What competition is faced by the Ipod? What would happen if they didn't improve? When did the Iphone come into existence (this would be an example of speciation)? Include the answers to these questions in the homework.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
7th, 8th, and 9th Grade. For this week only, all students are studying the human respiratory and circulatory system. For the 7th and 8th graders, this will serve as an introduction to our Chemistry of Food and Respiration Unit. For the 9th graders, this is the last week studying the human body. Monday we will begin our Evolution unit.
October 9 Homework. As we have been moving slower than anticipated the "Section 37-1: The Circulatory System" Worksheet will be due on Monday, October 13 (it was originally due tomorrow, October 10).
October 9 Homework. As we have been moving slower than anticipated the "Section 37-1: The Circulatory System" Worksheet will be due on Monday, October 13 (it was originally due tomorrow, October 10).
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Howdy
This is my first post as the 7th- 9th grade science teacher at Xavier Charter School in Twin Falls, ID. I'll be adding more shortly,
-Josh Pfiester
-Josh Pfiester
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