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Welcome to 7 th Grade Science. Investigating Living Things June Palmunen-Fisher. Topics of Investigation. Lab safety, science tools and equipment. Science observations and the microscope. Obtaining food for energy. Cells and Microorganisms. Plants and Animals. DNA and genetics.
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Welcome to 7th Grade Science Investigating Living Things June Palmunen-Fisher
Topics of Investigation • Lab safety, science tools and equipment. • Science observations and the microscope. • Obtaining food for energy. • Cells and Microorganisms. • Plants and Animals. • DNA and genetics.
Labs and Activities • Milkweed and Monarch Butterflies: interdependence, food for energy and reproduction. • Observations using the microscope. Black worm labs: digestion, circulation and reproduction. • Yeast Lab: Design your own experiment. • Sesame Street Genetics: inherited traits.
Delivery of Instruction • Hands-on lab investigations in small groups. • Science Text readings from varying sources. • Video clips and power points for examples and illustrations. • Claims and Evidence organizers for critical thinking. • Research components for application of concepts. • Presentations of findings for communication of ideas.
Classroom Text • *Milkweed Monarchs and More field guide. • Organisms Macro to Micro lab manual • www.carolinacurriculum.com/premium_content • Save as a favorite • Scroll down to student ebook access • Enter student code • Student codes don’t expire
Contact Information: • June Palmunen-Fisher room 319 • Phone: 856.988.0777 x 2319 • Email: fisherj@evesham.k12.nj.us • Website: On Demasi Middle School Teacher websites: Palmunenj