DO NOW What is the function of Mitochondria? 7th Grade Science January 28th Date: 01/28 You may use your notebooks to find the answer to this question. DO NOW: What is the function of Mitochondria? In which types of organisms are they found?

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: -Brainpop: Weathering and Erosion. -Complete a frame routine on Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition

Uncovering Student Ideas 7th grade science Page Uncovering Student Ideas Read the scenario. Answer the question. Dark Matter

Uncovering Student Ideas 7th grade science Page Uncovering Student Ideas Turn and talk What did your partner say about where beach sand comes from? Dark Matter

7th grade science BrainPop Weathering Dark Matter

Weathering- breaking down of rock over time. 7th grade science Definitions Weathering- breaking down of rock over time. Dark Matter

7th grade science Definitions Mechanical weathering-breaking down rock into smaller rocks by water, ice, wind, and organisms. A physical change of rock. Dark Matter

7th grade science Definitions Chemical weathering- breaking down rock through chemical changes. The rock is changed into a new substance because it reacts with water, oxygen or other substances. Dark Matter

7th grade science BrainPop Erosion Dark Matter

Erosion-the carrying away of rock or sediments. 7th grade science Definitions Erosion-the carrying away of rock or sediments. Wind, water, and ice carve out Canyons and Valleys . Dark Matter

Deposition - the dropping off of sediments or rock to a new location. 7th grade science Definitions Deposition - the dropping off of sediments or rock to a new location. Deposition creates landforms like deltas, sandbars, or sand dunes. Dark Matter

Complete the Frame Routine using the text 7th grade science Frame Routine . Gateways: page 133 Complete the Frame Routine using the text Dark Matter

Frame Routine . 7th grade science Weathering Erosion Deposition Dark Matter

How are Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition related? 7th grade science Exit Ticket How are Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition related? Dark Matter

DO NOW All matter, including living organisms are made up of atoms. 7th Grade Science January 29th Date: 01/29 You may use your notebooks to find the answer to this question. DO NOW: All matter, including living organisms are made up of atoms.  DRAW, step by step, examples all of the levels of organization starting with an atom, and ending with a cell. atom

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: -Rock Shake Lab -Demonstrate mechanical and chemical weathering

Shake Rattle and Roll In your notebook: 7th grade science Page Shake Rattle and Roll In your notebook: Objective: To examine and compare the chemical and mechanical weathering of limestone and granite rocks. Hypothesis: Predict whether or not limestone or granite will experience the most weathering. If___, then___.  

Shake Rattle and Roll Procedure: 7th grade science April 27th Shake Rattle and Roll Procedure: Place 1 piece of limestone and one piece of granite on your timeline. Make observations in your comp book. Add all rocks to the container. Shake the rocks vigorously for a total of 10 minutes. Remove 1 granite rock and 1 limestone rock every 2 minutes. Place them on your timeline, record observations on your timeline.  

Shaking Time (minutes) 7th grade science Page Shake Rattle and Roll   Type of Rock Shaking Time (minutes) 0 minutes of shaking 3 minutes of shaking 6 minutes of shaking 9 minutes of shaking 12 minutes of shaking 15 minutes of shaking Limestone Granite

Shake Rattle and Roll In your notebook answer the following: 7th grade science Page Shake Rattle and Roll In your notebook answer the following: Conclusion Was your hypothesis correct? How do you know? What does that tell you about limestone and granite?  

Chemical Weathering Page Add 5 drops of HCL (Hydrochloric Acid) to the granite. Add 5 drops of HCL to the limestone. Record your observations. What is happening?

Clean Up A Make sure all water is poured out into the sink B Return Materials C Wipe off desks D Check and clean floors around desk

Appalachian Mountains 7th grade science Page LAB ANALYSIS QUESTIONS   Weathering of rock can be described as… There are two different types of weathering… Which mountain range is older? Please use evidence from the lab to back up your answer. Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains

DO NOW 7th Grade Science Date: 01/30 01/31 You may use your notebooks to find the answer to this question. DO NOW: Draw an example of an organic compound.  Write its chemical formula.  Ex:  Water H2O

How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: January 30th-31st ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: -Erosion Time Lapse Video -Stream Table Lab -Discuss real world examples of erosion and deposition

Timelapse: Erosion Timelapse Video: Waves Eroding Land on the Coast

DO NOW 7th Grade Science Date: 02/01 You may use your notebooks to find the answer to this question. DO NOW: How is it possible to have such a difference in color in these two beaches?

How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: February 1st ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do natural forces affect the Earth’s surface? OBJECTIVES: -Erosion Time Lapse Video -Stream Table Lab -Discuss real world examples of erosion and deposition