1. 10/9/15
Journal
Discussion Questions
1. You discover a new cell with a cell wall of cellulose, a large central vacuole, and chloroplasts. What type of cell is it?
2. Please explain why the cell membrane can be compared to a gate.
3. Define homeostasis and give an example.
YouTube Plasma Membrane

2. Journey into a Cell

3. Reminders
*Test and Quiz make ups, tutoring during PLC on TUES and THURS
*Next Science Fair due date and will be the final draft of your background research report. You will post it to turnitin.com. Make sure you select the right class and title
-Eaves Final Research Report or Cone Final Research Report. Everyone must submit a final draft
*Cell Root Word Quiz is on Wednesday,
**Both Study Guides go in your journals for journal check on Tuesday,
Read Chapter 7 for this exam, this material will be tested as part of the nine weeks exam on AND we may test over it the week of the 19th!

4. QUIZ MON- we will Take 2 Clear your desks of everything
QUIZ
MON- we will
Take 2
Clear your desks of everything
Do NOT write on the quiz please
Use CAPITAL letters please
Keep your answers covered
If you need to make up a quiz due to an absence… let me know
Flip it over when you are finished and hang on to it.

5. Naked Egg “Eggs-periment”
Working in your same “Egg” groups you will complete the third day of the Egg Lab
1. Pour the Karo Corn Syrup into the sink and flush with plenty of water. Be CAREFUL with your egg!
2. Keeping the egg in the cup.. and drying the cup as much as possible…determine the mass of your egg in grams. Record in your science journal. BE CAREFUL WITH THE EGG
3. Predict what will happen to your egg when covered in water from the sink. BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR EGG! Write your prediction in the form of a hypothesis (if then) in your journal
4. Use just enough SINK WATER to cover the egg.
5. Make detailed qualitative observations in your journal.
6. Place the egg back on the side counter, safely out of the way

6. “Eggsperiment” and Cell Membrane (and transport) Notes
Fill in the blanks for the power point

7. EcoRegion Project Presentations Ms. Eaves’ Classes
Part of your grade will be based on your presentation and your attention during your classmates’ presentations.
Hand me your rubric when you come up to present.

8. Ecology Peer Evaluations- Eaves’ Classes
On the top left of your paper please PRINT all group members names
(first & last)
On the top right of your paper please PRINT your name
Divide your paper into three sections (one section for each of your partners
and one section for your self evaluation). Write your partner's names
above one of the sections and your name above the last section)
Answer these questions using COMPLETE SENTENCES about each partner
in their section of your paper and about yourself in your section.
1. Did your partner complete their assigned section of your presentation?
2. Did your partner complete their assigned section on time?
3. Did your partner use their class time wisely?
4. Do you think your partner adequately explained their section? Why or
why not?
5. Did your partner include video clips and diagrams or any additional
material for their section?
6. What grade do you think your partner deserves AND WHY?
**DO NOT let anyone see your evaluation. Bring your paper to me.

9. EXIT TICKET
1. Please explain why a cell must have a semipermeable membrane.
2. Please describe the plasma membrane and explain the function of each component

10. EXIT TICKET Please create an analogy, the ribosome is like……..
2. What are some differences between
plant and animal cells?
3. Create an analogy, the mitochondria is like…

11. EXIT TICKET Eaves 5-7th periods did this one
Please compare and contrast Eukaryotic
and Prokaryotic Cells (be sure to give
examples of each)
2. What are some differences between
plant and animal cells?
3. Create an analogy, the mitochondria is like…

12. EXIT TICKET Please give an example of an Eukaryotic cell.
What are some differences between
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.
3. Please give an example of a Prokaryotic cell.

13. EXIT TICKET REVIEW- Explain how natural selection acts
on variation within a population.
Explain how to calculate total magnification
in microscopy.

14. Oral Conclusion Please give an example of a limiting factor
Describe one way humans are impacting the nitrogen cycle
Describe one way humans are impacting the carbon cycle
How are microorganisms such as bacteria beneficial to an ecosystem? Organism?
Give an example of a producer. A consumer>
Describe biological magnification.
Give an example of an abiotic factor. A biotic factor.
Describe an invasive species and give an example.
Why does only 10% of the energy move from trophic level to trophic level?
How is primary succession different from secondary succession?

15. Launch
Clean the floor around your desk, please throw away any garbage near your desk (yes PLEASE, even if it isn't yours)
Words of Wisdom to launch you!
“ If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you are right!” Henry Ford