7th Grade Life Science
Mrs. Terra Brown's Class - Team 7 Alpha
Evolution Unit Came to an End
Before February break, the evolution unit came to an end. We explored evolution through figuring out which utensil made the best beak for birds of various diets, pretending to be a bird and eating moths, and also getting to be creative with frogs by "hiding in plain sight".
If any student would like to retake the test, a workbook packet will go home on Monday. The packet will need to be completed, checked with Mrs. Brown, studied, and retake of test scheduled before school or during 1st period.
Classification and Dichotomus Key Unit - Test on Tuesday
Please have your child review the kingdom classification chart and dichotomus key they created this week in preparation for the test this coming Tuesday. The blank classification sheet, answer key, dichotomus flow chart and dichotomus key are available on my webpage. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Last Unit of the Year - Interdependence of Organisms
Can you believe it?! We are fast approaching the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
Our last life science unit will encompass the following standard and elements.
S7L4 Students will examine the dependence of organisms on one another and their environment.
a. Demonstrate in a food web that matter is transferred from one organism to another and can recycle between organisms and their environments.
b. Explain in a food web that sunlight is the source of energy and that this energy moves from organim to organism.
c. Recognize that changes in envrionmental conditions can affect the survival of both individuals and entire species.
d. Categorize relationships between organims that are competitive or mutually beneficial.
e. Describe the characteristics of Earth's major terrestrial and aquatic communities.
(image from http://caterpillars.unr.edu/outreach/lesson1.jpg)
Science HELP!
Mrs. Brown is available to help with an assignment, tutor, provide extra time with the teacher, etc. each morning, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7:45 AM. She loves science and she loves helping students! After-school SOAR tutoring session are available with Mrs. Haymore on Thursdays from 4:10-5:10. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Brown.