This morning, we discussed the aspects of persuasive writing. Then, we read and discussed the persuasive passage on page 158 about overusing antibiotics. The students are to complete the "write about it" activity for homework on lined paper. This is due Tuesday, February 19th. 

This morning, we did the math in science activity on page 159. This was a great review of pedigree and great practice with fractions and percents. Data analysis! :)

This morning, the students completed a handout for points in class. 

Due to English week activities on Tuesday, February 19th, the science exam is moved to Wednesday, February 20th. 

This morning, students used class time to finish working on the exam 5 review. 

 

*Exam 5 is on Tuesday, February 19th. 

This morning, we read about sex linked traits on page 153 and the pedigrees and carriers on pages 154 and 155. After showing an example, the students made their own pedigrees in their notebooks. 

This morning, we began out class read aloud, The Wild Robot. This is part of our reading and writing in science. We discussed how this book relates to topics we have learned and we also discussed character traits. We talked about the physical and affective traits of the main character. 

 

*Exam 5 will be February 19th.

This morning, the students worked on their in-class Punnett square monster project. We will continue with this tomorrow in class. 

This morning, I collected the homework assignment and then we read pages 142-145 and discussed traits and genes. We practiced punnet square problems together by completing the quicklab activity on page 145. 

This morning, we read pages 140-141 and discussed the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits. We took notes and the students answered the question: why are acquired traits important?

Students took exam 4 yesterday in class. 

Exam 4 is on Tuesday, January 22nd. The review and the review with answers are both posted on your child's grade-level page.