Miss Cunningham 8th Grade Science Supreme Team |
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Paradise Valley Unified School District
Mountain Trail Middle School
2323 E Mountain Gate Pass Road
Phoenix AZ 85024
School Phone: 602-449-4600
Voicemail: 602-449-7779 Ext. 44605
 You are always surrounded by science.The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them. -Sir William Henry Bragg |
Communication Policy--
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Lab Report Format
I. Problem (Always written as a question.)
II. Data
III. Hypothesis
If
and
then
IV. Test the hypothesis
Materials
Procedures
V. Record Results
(chart, graph, written observation, etc.)
Analysis Paragraph
In this lab... (summarize what we did)
The results showed...
These results may have occurred because...
Possible variables that could have affected the results are...
If this lab was to be repeated, changes to make would be...
VI. Conclusion
The hypothesis was incorrect/correct because...
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
DUE DATES ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR!
Core Knowledge:
*Cell Structure and Processes
*Cell Division and Genetics
AZ State Standards:
Life Science, review cells
Genetics and heredity
Vocabulary
cells (parts and functions)
DNA
chromosome, chromatid, centromere
mitosis, meiosis
inherited, acquired
homozygous, heterozygous
gene, heredity
trait, allele
dominant, recessive
genotype, phenotype
Punnett square
 It's officially Spring! |
Planned classwork and/or homework is subject to change. Students should always update their planners with any changes made during class. |
We are now using the Cells and Heredity section of the second book. |
Classwork |
Homework |
Special Events
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Monday, 3/22
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Finish Punnett practice from Friday Sponge Bob Genetics and Punnett practice |
Review for Wed.'s quiz |
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Tuesday, 3/23
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AR Finish work from yesterday Review! |
Review for quiz |
Lunch time help/review |
Wednesday 3/24
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Genetics QUIZ |
To be announced |
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Thursday, 3/25 |
AIMS practice |
To be announced |
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Friday, 3/26
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C102 Study Island Genetics |
None |
Spring Break begins at 3:35! |
Upcoming Classroom Dates
physics project info.pdf
Next quiz--3/16 DNA and Mitosis
Upcoming School Dates
3/29-April 2 Spring Break
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