Monday

Tuesday 

7th Grade Science Overview; Intro to the Scientific Method

1. To gain a thorough understanding of the scientific method

2. To develop skills for writing lab reports based on the scientific method

Lab write-up for baking soda+vinegar experiment due next Tue. (09/04)

Lab write-up due next Tuesday

Monday

Tuesday 

Introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements (PTE);

Atomic Drawings and Internet Research; Notebook Review

Turn in SM Lab Write Up

Review notes; Discuss at home

Atomic Structure

Review notes; Discuss at home

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Monday

Atomic Structure:

1. Getting to know the elements (20 elements: atomic number, mass, protons, neutrons)

2. Mendelev vs Mosley

Tuesday 

Atomic Structure (cont.) -- Valence Electrons, Orbitals and PT Trends

Review notes; Discuss at home

Review notes; Discuss at home

Valence Electrons, Orbitals and PT Trends (continued)

Review notes; Discuss at home

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Monday

PT Miscellany (cont.):

1. Mendeleev and Moseley; 2. Element Classifications; 3. More size trends

Intro to Chemical Bonds

Tuesday 

Chemical Bonds (cont.); Intro Blue Vitriol Lab

Review notes; Discuss at home

Review notes; Discuss at home

No Class

Review notes; Discuss at home

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Monday

Tuesday 

Test Review (Self-test: 21 Questions)

Review notes; Discuss at home

Review notes; Discuss at home

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Monday

Tuesday 

Chemical Profiles

Review notes; Discuss at home

Review notes; Discuss at home

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Monday

Tuesday 

Final list of chemicals and related pricing due;

Fukishima Article

Chemical Profiles and Rxns (work in class and complete)

Reactions from each student due (submitted to AP kids)

Monday

Tuesday 

C Day: No Class

Monday

Tuesday 

Review Notes and Discuss at home

1. Student Experiment Lab Write Up (partner critique and rewrite); 2. Electron Dot Drawings

Review Notes and Discuss at home

Complete (type) Objective, Hypothesis and Procedure (Materials & Steps) of Lab Write Up

Monday

Tuesday 

Turn in Lab Write Up (Objective, Hypothesis and Procedure... typed!) at the BEGINNING of class

EDD (cont.)

Review Notes and Discuss at home

Review Notes and Discuss at home

Monday

Tuesday 

Turn in Lab Write Up (Objective, Hypothesis and Procedure... typed!) at the BEGINNING of class

Lab Experiments (meet in Woods)

Discuss Lab Experiments at home

Review Notes and Discuss "MCL" at home

Monday

Tuesday 

Study for Wednesday's Test

My Chemistry Legacy

"My Chemistry Legacy" due on Monday

Monday

Tuesday 

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Thanksgiving Day!!

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Monday

Tuesday 

Review Notes & Discuss at Home

Cellular Dynamics: Cell Membrane (continued)

Review Notes & Discuss at Home

Monday

Tuesday 

Review Notes & Discuss at Home

Cellular Dynamics:

1. Glycolysis (cont.)

2. Intro to the Mitochondria

Review Notes & Discuss at Home

Monday

Tuesday 

Review your Cell PowerPoint and make certain that you have everything up to glycolysis

Other Cellular Organelles/Topics: Nucleus, Mitosis, Meiosis

Study for Monday's test

Monday

Tuesday 

Happy Holidays!

Monday

Tuesday 

Intro to Digestion:

A. Overview and connection to previous unit on cellular dynamics

B. From mastication to deglutition

C. Saltine demo

Digestion continued: The Stomach... Up Close and Personal

Monday

Tuesday 

SI, Liver and Pancreas (continued)

Large Intestine

Monday

Tuesday 

KidsHealth.org (http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/food_labels.html#cat20132); Bring in a snack to eat in class that contains a label.  We will assess the labels and try to solve a nutrition/math-related conundrum.

Intro to Omnivore's Dilemma and more nutrition chats: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/

Omnivore's Dilemma (Ch. 2)

Monday

Tuesday 

No Class

Monday

Tuesday 

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/ (heart film)

MUST have read thru chapter 9 of OD by following Friday

Monday

Tuesday 

Bill Nye: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbttJ-5do9M and a heart animation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=NF68qhyfcoM&feature=endscreen 

Omnivore's Dilemma: Point-Counterpoint

Introduction to Malaria & Through African Eyes

Opposing view: http://www.sweetsurprise.com and 'unbiased' journalistic source: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/02/business/yourmoney/02syrup.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

http://www.dump.com/malarialife/ (film) and http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/malaria/pages/lifecycle.aspx (article)

Monday

Tuesday 

http://www.dump.com/malarialife/ (film) and http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/malaria/pages/lifecycle.aspx (article);

Nothing But Nets: http://www.nothingbutnets.net/

Monday

Tuesday 

KidsHealth.org (the brain): http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/

Monday

Tuesday 

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http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=54029&cat_id=20607#

Monday

Tuesday 

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http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=54029&cat_id=20607#

Monday

http://www.kidshealth.org

Tuesday 

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Monday

Tuesday 

STUDY!

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Monday

Tuesday 

1. Chemistry of Sunlight

2. Photosynthesis Animation (intro)

http://chemistry.about.com/od/geochemistry/a/sunelements.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwwQU8DBaY8

1. Chemistry of Air

2. Photo Animation (cont.)

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryfaqs/f/aircomposition.htm

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1. Chemistry of Soil

2. Photo Animation (cont.)

Monday

Tuesday 

Begin Photosynthesis Board Games

http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryfaqs/f/aircomposition.htm

Continue Photosynthesis Board Games

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Monday

Tuesday 

C Day (No Class)

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Camp Tekoa

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Monday

Intro to Architecture as Activism:

1. 10 Facts Article (http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/construction/green/10-facts-about-the-leed-ratings-system.htm)

Define LEED and provide 2-3 sentence summary for the first 5 facts.

Class Discussion

Tuesday 

2. Lowe's Article: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/08/26/2554775/enhancing-nature-at-lowes.html

Article Summary: 2-3 sentences for each section.

Class Discussion

Lowe's green building field trip

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1. Complete '10 Facts' assignment

2. Field Trip Debrief

3. Top 10 green buildings (3 local, 3 nat'l, 4 int'l) and your favorite feature of each.

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Monday

1. Complete '10 Facts' assignment

2. Field Trip Debrief

3. Top 10 green buildings (3 local, 3 nat'l, 4 int'l) and your favorite feature of each.

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Tuesday 

Architecture as Activism: My Carbon Footprint

1. "My Carbon Footprint" Calculator

2. Footprint Paragraph/Reflection & Cartoon

3. Dwelling Comparison (Student home v AasA Home -- T Chart) based on the following:

• Total Sq. Ft.
• Heated Sq. ft,
• Fuel Source (gas? electric? etc.)
• Exterior
• AC
• Foundation

My Carbon Footprint: http://www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator/index.htm

Dwelling Comparison:

Mecklenburg: http://meckcama.co.mecklenburg.nc.us/relookup/

Iredell: https://rodweb2.co.iredell.nc.us/esearch/User/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fesearch%2fIndex.aspx

Guest Speaker: Mr. Haupt

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Solar Oven Lab

Lab Write Up: Objective (given), Hypothesis (students), Procedure (materials are given, step-by-step, students), Conclusions/Results (students).

Monday

1. Solar Oven Lab Write Up

2. Smores Cookout!

3. Water Article & Summary

Tuesday 

1. Water summary (cont.)

2. Water Filter Lab (construct and write procedure)

Bring in empty 2-liter bottles!

1. Complete & Test Water Filter Lab

2. Introduce Architecture as Activism

AasA -- Selecting The Right Site.  Key points:

1. Exact location (within a 20 mile radius)

2. Local/environmental issues: Is it in or near sensitive habitats?  What is the local topography?  Identify at least two examples of flora and fauna native to your area.  How is the building of your facility going to affect the local wildlife?

3. Transportation considerations: Is there public transportation?  What are the routes to your facility?  What can you do to minimize the carbon footprint associated with getting to your facility?

4. Building/Footprint: How does form relate to function?  What is the rationale behind your creative design?  Are there any environmental benefits to the building itself?

5. Land/Acreage: What are you going to do with your 'yard' to help the local environment (*Note: consider what organisms you may have displaced in question #2)

AasA -- Material Wealth & Minimal Energy Use.  Key points:

1. Identify at least 3 local materials that you are going to use to make your dwelling.
2. Identify at least 3 things that you are going to pass on b/c it's not as environmentally friendly and/or cost effective.
3. Identify at least 3 things that you are going to use WITHIN your dwelling (not related to bricks and mortar like in item #1) that will save energy.

AasA -- Breathing Easy and Water Wise.  Key points:

1. From where are you getting your water and how are you making it potable?
2. Have you considered low-flow water features or collecting rainwater?  If so, how/where are you going to incorporate it into your dwelling?
3. The EPA estimates that indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from some paints, carpets, synthetic fabrics and adhesives are a known health hazard, contributing to the malaise known as sick building syndrome.  What are you going to do to address this potential hazard  in your dwelling?

Read and write a 2 paragraph summary of the following: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124050414436548553.html.  We'll discuss as a class.

We'll read as a class: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/press-releases/2012/08/bill-gates-names-winners-of-the-reinvent-the-toilet-challengehttp://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/press-releases/2012/08/bill-gates-names-winners-of-the-reinvent-the-toilet-challenge

Monday

Tuesday 

AasA -- Waste Not & Amenities/Management.  Key points:

1. How are you going to address waste/trash issues?  Are there recycling centers in your area?  Are you going to compost?  Etc.

2. What sort of amenities are you going to provide for your workers?  Showers?  Water fountains?  Will these features be 'green'?

3. How will you encourage folks to make responsible use of the environmentally-friendly features of your dwelling?  Posters/signage perhaps?  Someone managing your dwelling and all of your 'green' efforts? 

Bring in empty 2-liter bottles!

We'll read as a class: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/press-releases/2012/08/bill-gates-names-winners-of-the-reinvent-the-toilet-challengehttp://www.gatesfoundation.org/media-center/press-releases/2012/08/bill-gates-names-winners-of-the-reinvent-the-toilet-challenge

AasA: Symbol/Legend Design

AasA: Symbol/Legend Design and Introduce "A Day in the Life of a Facilities Manager" essay:

1. First person point of view from the caretaker/manager's perspective of a day in the life of her/him (what does s/he experience or observe from dawn to dusk in helping to address the social issue for which the facility was created) with an emphasis on including the 'green' aspects of the facility.

2. 2 Pages

3. Double-spaced

4. Times New Roman or Arial

5. Title Page with name, date and title (title is student's choice but should relate to the student's social cause/issue)

AasA: Complete Symbol/Legend Design and continue rough draft of essay.

Monday

Tuesday 

Complete AasA First Person Perspective Paper

Introduce sudent-written, comprehensive, year-end test (typed)

Water Filter Lab

http://sustainability.about.com/od/Sustainability/a/How-We-Use-Water.htm

No Class (C Day)

Continue student tests & paper (with music... end of year earphone Friday!)