1. Welcome to 7 th Grade Science Investigating Living Things June Palmunen-Fisher

2. Topics of Investigation Lab safety, science tools and equipment. Science observations and the microscope. Obtaining food for energy. Cells and Microorganisms. Plants and Animals. DNA and genetics.

3. Labs and Activities Milkweed and Monarch Butterflies: interdependence, food for energy and reproduction. Observations using the microscope. Black worm labs: digestion, circulation and reproduction. Yeast Lab: Design your own experiment. Sesame Street Genetics: inherited traits.

4. Delivery of Instruction Hands-on lab investigations in small groups. Science Text readings from varying sources. Video clips and power points for examples and illustrations. Claims and Evidence organizers for critical thinking. Research components for application of concepts. Presentations of findings for communication of ideas.

5. Classroom Text *Milkweed Monarchs and More field guide. Organisms Macro to Micro lab manual www.carolinacurriculum.com/premium_co ntentwww.carolinacurriculum.com/premium_co ntent –Save as a favorite –Scroll down to student ebook access –Enter student code –Student codes don’t expire

6. Contact Information: June Palmunen-Fisher room 319 Phone: 856.988.0777 x 2319 Email: fisherj@evesham.k12.nj.usfisherj@evesham.k12.nj.us Website: On Demasi Middle School Teacher websites: Palmunenj