Venus fly traps are carnivorous. They can be triggered to close on and "eat" prey. However, these plants also perform photosynthesis.
When writing your conclusion be sure that is two paragraphs and reference old conclusions for formating. Be sure to explain the lab and your hypothesis. Later, you need to prove or disprove your hypothesis. you must support this with data as well as facts about plant growth. Remember to have topic and concluding sentences and to check your spelling an grammar.
We will be typing the conclusion during you exam time in the computer lab. You may bring handwritten notes. You must bring your data table and your textbook.
Prepare for your exam conclusion by gathering materials (labs, conclusion, plant/photosynthesis notes) and by taking notes or making and outline or a draft.
Good luck studying!
Remember that your graph will be a double line graph. Look at your sample made in class. You need to have title, axes labels, and a consistent scale. If you make a break it must be drawn correctly. You need to have TWO different lines and a key.
Review old graphs, class notes, graphing handouts and old labs.
You may not bring any notes, but you MUST have your data table. You will be given a ruler and graph paper. bring a pencil.
The blog is back!
Today in class:
1. Students took the Seed/Flowering Plants Test.
2. We checked the marigold lab.
A-Day worked on the Animal Brains Graph.
B-Day discussed the exam graph--see exam graph post to follow:
HW assigned:
-Exam graph in class on 5/19 (B day) or 5/20 ( A day)
- Review and gather exam materials (graphing and conclusion hand outs and notes, old lab, etc.)
The graphing and conclusion writing parts of your exam are coming up! If you think that you don't have to prepare for this exam....then you are mistaken! It is important that you review old labs, graphs, and material about plants in order to do your best. Here is that handout that I will discuss in class telling you what to do to prepare. Also, pay special attention to what kind of notes, if any, are acceptable.
Graph- (Double line graph)
- · Review graphing guidelines, all old graphing assignments, and all labs.
- · NO NOTES, only data table.
Conclusion- (2 paragraph conclusion)
· See rubric
· Review old labs, conclusion guidelines, blog.
· Review information (book, power points, notes) on plants, plant growth, and photosynthesis. You may also research plant growth etc. on the internet.
· You may bring notes/outlines etc. and your data table. However, all notes must be HAND-WRITTEN BY YOU. No typed notes, no ipads or laptops.
· You may only access kidblog on the internet during your lab. You may use a blank Microsoft word document to spell check. You may NOT use any other internet site or any other program or document.
Bringing notes that are not acceptable to accessing an internet site/program that is not acceptable will result in a zero on that portion of the exam.
Today in Class
- We took the Structures of flowering Plants quiz. If you were absent you need to see me as soon as you return to school. You will need to make-up this quiz by 5/13 (Friday).
- We discussed photosynthesis and the chemical equation of photosynthesis. See "Photosynthesis" powerpoint. Screencast to review photosynthesis coming soon.
- We checked the marigold lab and recorded data. During this time photosynthesis vocab t-notes and study guide questions were completed.
- We began to discuss to "Reproduction of Angiosperms" powerpoint.
For HW:
Due next class 5/12 or 5/13
- Read pages 114-117
-Reproduction of Flowering Plants vocab t-notes (see study guide)
Due 5/16 or 5/17
-Reproduction of Flowering Plants study questions (see study guide)
SEED/FLOWERING PLANTS TEST on 5/16 or 5/17
Final Exam Date and Due Dates
5/4 and 5/5 Final Data Tables Due, Experimental Design Products Due
5/18 and 5/19 Make graphs in class individually (prepare at home before, no notes during class)
Exam day (5/23-5/25) Write conclusion in computer lab during exam time slot. You may prepare ahead of time and bring notes.
Today in Class:
We discussed the upcoming Structures of Flowering Plants Quiz. Here is the list of materials to study:
We worked on day 3 of the Marigold lab. Plants were watered and height measurements were taken.
- Study Guide, 1st section (vocab, and study questions)
- Book pages 92-98
- Powerpoint: Structures of Flowering plants
- Flower Mini-lab (done in class today)
- Pictures (book, powerpoint).
- Watch video on this blog
We continued discuss the structures of flowering plants, specifically flowers. See the screencast below to review the parts of flowers.
We also looked at a lily and dissected it during our flowering plants mini-lab. We were able to see the sepals, petals, stamens (anthers and filaments), pistil (stigmas, style, ovary) and the stem. This mini-lab will help you review for your quiz.
HW for next class:
Quiz on Structures of Flowering Plants (see above) 5/10 for A day, 5/11 for B day
All study guide questions for structures of flowering plants due (HW grade)
Flowers Screencast:
Today in Class:
1. QR asked "What is one function of a stem?"
2. We completed day one of the marigold lab (planted, took measurements, watered plants).
3. We reviewed the "Structures of Flowering Plants" powerpoint.
HW for next class:
- Read pages 92-98
-Vocab T-notes for all of structures of flowering plants vocab (see study guide for words)
-Structures of Flowering Plants Quiz on 5/10 or 5/11
SCREEN CAST- Covers roots, stems, and leaves (also vascular tissue)
In class today:
- QR asked "What is an angiosperm?". This should be a review for you!!
- I checked data table drafts and final data tables were made with lab groups. The final data table draft is due by next class.
- The new "Seed Plants Study Guide" was given out. This is the last study guide for the year. There will be a Flowering Plant Structures Quiz on 5/10 (A day) or 5/11 (B day). The test on the whole study guide (all 3 major topics) will be 5/16 (A day) or 5/17 (B day).
- We discussed the functions of the main structures of plants (roots, stems, leaves, and flowers) and began to look at the "Structures of Flowering Plants" powerpoint.
- In lab groups we visited the link http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/parts.html and played the plants parts game.
- We reviewed some of the Plants and Cell Division Test. It is important that you understand ALL MATERIAL on that test and we move into the new unit. It is your job to set up a time with me to review confusing concepts and tor review at home.
REVIEW!!! You must constantly be reviewing new and old material and checking the blog. Your homework is not lengthy so that you can review each day. Please see me immediately to review anything that is confusing to you.
HW:
- Experimental Design Product due next class (make sure it is posted on your kidblog)
-Final Data Table for exam due next class
Next class we will start day 1 of our exam lab with marigolds.
Important Upcoming Due Dates:
Data Table Draft (HW grade)- due 5/2 or 5/3
Data Table Final Draft (work in in class 5/2 or 5/3) - due 5/4 or 5/5 if not completed in class
Experimental Design Product (must be embedded in blog)- due 5/4 or 5/5
Do not forget that you must make your experimental design product public and embed it into a kid blog post. Do not leave this until the night before it is due! I've seen some nice experimental design products walking around the computer labs!
During ERB classes:
We worked on the experimental design product for the exam. Your experimental design product is due 5/4 (A Day) or 5/5 (B day). Be sure that you continuously check your rubric, check spelling and grammar, and check to see that your design is well organized.
You must embed your product into a kidblog post by the due date. You will have to go into glogster, prezi etc to get the embed code and then copy and paste that embed code into your kidblog post. Be sure that you are in the "html" section of the kidblog post.
We also reviewed the Plants and Cell Division Test.
HW:
Due 5/2 or 5/3- Draft of data table for lab (HW grade)
Due 5/4 or 5/5- Experimental Design product (posted on blog) and final data table
Today in class:
- We reviewed the line graphs from the Egg/Osmosis lab. We specifically looked at the line graph that showed the change in the mass of the egg over time. We discussed appropriate titles, axes titles, and scale. Be sure to review graphing for your Final Exam/Experiment.
- We discussed hypothesis writing. Be sure to state what you belive will happen AND explain why. Your explanantion should connect to what you know about plant growth (photosynthesis etc).
- We discussed procedure writing. Your procedure nees to be step by step. You need to mention the supplies used, and work with the time frame that I provided you with. You also must include a labeled diagram of your lab set-up, which can be produced on the computer or hand drawn (an then scanned in).
- We spent most of the class period working on the experimental deisgn product in the computer lab. Remember to refer to your rubric while working.
HW- Work on experimental design product. Due 5/4 or 5/5
Today in class:
2. We discussed the science trimester exam. The exam will be lab based. You will design and carryout a lab that answers the question "Will colored light cause a plant to grow faster than colorless light?" We reviewed the exam rubric. Your exam will have four major components: experimental design product, data table, graph, conclusion. For due date see end of blog post.
3. We discussed the experimental design product in detail. Then you were given time to brainstorm with your lab group. Next, we went to the computer lab to get started on the experimental design product.
Experimental Design Product (also see rubric)
Your experimental design product will be technology based. You may use Voicethread, Glogster, or another online application that has been approved by me. You will use this application to present your experimental design. Your experimental design should include a step by step lab procedure, a definition of all of your variables, a labeled diagram of your lab set-up, and a hypothesis. This week and ERB week will be spent in the computer lab working on your experimental design product. It will be due (posted to blog) on 5/4 for A day classes and 5/5 for B day classes.
Supplies you will have are:
- 2 marigold plants
- 1 clear “growth” light-bulb
- 1 red light bulb combined with “growth” light-bulb
- Plant potting trays, soil
- Necessary water
- NO fertilizer will be used.
- Dates of actual lab procedures are 5/4- 5/18 for A day, 5/5-5/19 B day.
HW :
- Work on experimental design product, pull old labs for reference
- Meet in computer lab 2152 next class
DUE DATES- A Day
Experimental Design Product- due 5/4
Data Table - create in class 5/2, due 5/4
Graph- prep at home and make in class 5/18
Conclusion- prep at home type in computer lab during exam time.
DUE DATES- B Day
Experimental Design Product- due 5/5
Data Table - create in class 5/3, due 5/5
Graph- prep at home and make in class 5/19
Conclusion- prep at home type in computer lab during exam time.
Today in Class:
- Our QR asked "What is different about an angiosperm and a gymnosperm?"
- We finished working on the egg lab. We performed the day 5 procedure, and popped the eggs over the sink. Then we began to answer questions from the lab packet and work on the two graphs (one to show change in weight and one to show change in circumference). When answering the lab question be specific, give details, and explain yourself throughly. Questions should be answered in complete sentences. For your graphs, be sure to keep all your graphing guidelines in mind including title, axes labels, and scale.
- We watched a plant movie and took notes.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT: You need to contact your lab partner for the data that you missed. Then you shoul be able to answer lab questions and make your graphs. You need to see me on Monday.
For HW:
- Finish Egg lab (all questions and graphs)--due by next class. Late labs will lose 10 points each day. Lab is a quiz grade. I will collect from you lab packet (with question answers), 2 graphs, and your data table.
Today in class:
- We finished discussing seedless plants (see seedless plants powerpoint). Be sure you understand the differences between vascular and non-vascular seedless plants and examples of each. Also, be able to explain the life cycle of moss, and understand a picture of the moss life cycle.
Moss life cycle (and haploid/diploid) screencast
- We checked on our eggs for day three of our lab. The eggs have been in water and now they are in salt water. What do you think will happen to them by next class?
- We made a list of what to study for the test (see below). An I took questions from the class.
Come in for tutorials (with questions!) Monday and Tuesday after school! Please spend time preparing before tutorial so that the time is more meaningful.
Homework:
Cell Division and Plants test next class (4/13 or 4/14)-- What to study:
- All sections of study guide (vocab t-notes and study questions)
- Powerpoints (4 of them)
- Mitosis ans Meiosis foldables
- QRs
- Cell Division quiz
- Diffusion/Osmosis Egg Lab
- Plant book pages 78-85
- Cell Division book copy
- Diffusion book copy
- Blog and screencasts
This screencast is a quick review of our introduction to plants. It reviews types of plants and the the overall two stage life cycle of plants. It is important that you are clear on this information first before we delve into learning about seedless and seed plants specifically.
Today in class:
- We graded and reviewed the cell division quiz. Please see me to clarify any concepts that still confuse you. (picture page from will be posted soon on HW webpage documents sections)
- We performed the diffusion lab day 2 procedures. We checked on the egg after two days in the vinegar. It looked more like a water balloon than an egg! It had grown! What process was at work?
- We discussed seedless plants and reviewed part of the seedless plant powerpoint. We reviewed the characteristics of non-vascular plants, and the way in which non-vascular plants take water into their cells by osmosis. We also reviewed the sporophyte and gametophyte stages of plants. We then began to discuss the life-cycle of moss.
Seedless plant screencast coming soon!
For HW:
- Blog comment due next class
- Work on study questions, TEST 4/13 or 4/14
- REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW
Today in class:
- Today in class we begun class with the cell division quiz.
- Then, we set-up the osmosis/egg lab and performed the day one procedures. To set-up the lab, you created a data table with space to record information about all of the variables in our lab. Each day, you will take the egg and record the date, liquid used, circumference, mass, and observations. Today, after taking down observations and measurements, you soaked the egg in vinegar.
- We then discussed how to comment on a blog post. Comments should be meaningful and appropriate. Eighth graders and Mrs. McEwen have been busy reading your macroinvertebrates blog posts, so respond to any comments that they have left you.
Our egg lab is demosntrating the effects of osmosis. To review diffusion and osmosis watch this screencast:
HW for next class:
- Read pages 82-85 in plants textbook
- Vocab T-notes: rhizoid, rhizome
- Blog comment (see above) due by 4/11
- Work on study questions (Though these are not "due" for a grade, you MUST work on them to prepare for classwork and labs and our test on April14. I suggest working on the diffusion study questions tonight.
What we did in class today: We discussed the upcoming cell division quiz. Remember to study your powerpoint, textbook copy, foldables, videos, vocab T-notes, and study questions. Pictures will be helpful when you study. We then reviewed meiosis and finished up our meiosis foldables. We discussed diffusion and osmosis (see diffusion powerpoint). We also read the Osmosis/Diffusion Egg Lab that we will begin next class and discussed it breifly.
Watch the screencast below to review meiosis (pictures by Alexis!):
HW for next class:
-Cell Division Quiz (see above hints on what to study) -Diffusion T-Notes: diffusion, semipermeable, osmosis Note: Study questions will not be collected for a grade this unit. However, you should work on reviewing the study questions nightly that pertain to topics that we have covered in class that day.
Screencast by Ms. Heaps to help clarify chromosomes, homologous chromosomes, and chromatids:
Some additional videos to view:
Some cell division humor:
TODAY IN CLASS:
We reviewed the cell cycle and mitosis and finished our mitosis foldables. Then we discussed meiosis (using cell division powerpoint). Meiosis is a cell division process that produces 4 daughter cells with 1/2 the number of chromosomes as the orginal cell. You need to be sure to understand homologous chromosome and sister chromatids so that meiosis makes sense.
Watch this screen cast to review mitosis (pictures by Millicent!):
Meiosis screencast coming soon!
Homework for next class:
-Read diffusion packet
-Cell division quiz 4/4 for A day, 4/5 for B day (review now!!!!!!!!)
- Plants and Cell Division Test 4/13 for A day, 4/14 for B day
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