*Important update*

- Finishing Chapter 2 this week

- Sec. 3.1 and 3.2 next week (11/4) and unit review

***Cells Unit Test is tentatively scheduled to be on Wednesday, Nov. 13***

Test coverage: Ch. 1 (Sec. 1.1-1.3), Ch. 2 (Sec. 2.1-2.3), Ch. 3 (3.1 and 3.2) 

*Extra help sessions will be held upon request starting 11/6. Stay tuned. 

Weekly Update

Week of 10/28:

Sec. 2.2 - Cell Specialization
Sec. 2.3 - Cellular Processes
Chapter 2 Review

Deadline extended: "Cells & Solutions" lab

Just a reminder that if you have NOT submitted the "Cells and Solutions" lab write-up, you have until 3:05 p.m. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, to drop if off at the Science Office or the Main Office.

Don't forget to write your NAME and CLASS so that I know who it belongs to. Unnamed reports will NOT be marked.

"Cells and Solutions" assessment rubric

Criterion D: Inquiry

Achievement level	Level descriptor
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2	The student attempts to state a focused problem or research question. The method suggested is incomplete. The student attempts to evaluate the method and respond to the focused problem or research question.
3–4	The student states a focused problem or research question and makes a hypothesis but does not explain it using scientific reasoning. The student selects appropriate materials and equipment and writes a mostly complete method, mentioning some of the variables involved and how to manipulate them. The student partially evaluates the method. The student comments on the validity of the hypothesis based on the outcome of the investigation. The student suggests some improvements to the method or makes suggestions for further inquiry when relevant.

Achievement level	Level descript
5–6	The student states a clear focused problem or research question, formulates a testable hypothesis and explains the hypothesis using scientific reasoning.

Weekly update: 10/21-25

Week of Oct. 21-25:

Sec. 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2
Key concepts: Unicellular organisms; Multicellular organisms; Cells Specilization

Reminder that the "Cells and Solutions" lab write-up is due on Wednesday.

Design a Lab: Cells and Solution

Purpose of assignment: To design your own investigation.
Assessment Criterion D: Inquiry
Textbook reference: p. 48
Due date: Wednesday, Oct. 23

The following elements must appear in your lab writeup [typed & printed please]:

Student name; class; teacher's name
Title of lab
Question (given in the textbook)
Hypothesis
Materials and Equipment (in list form)
Variables - control, independent, and dependent
Procedure (Must be numbered steps; usually each step begins with a verb. Make it is a FAIR TEST. Include safety tips.)
Observation (You're only asked to CREATE a suitable chart that can be used to record observation; there is NO DATA to be recorded because you wouldn't have done the lab yet.)

Update: Microscope test returned

All microscope tests have been returned as of today.
(Dear parents/guardians, please check your child's test result and sign.)

Online Dropbox

You may be required to submit certain assignments and projects online. When you're directed to, please go to the website below to upload your file:

Drop it to me

The password for upload is: handitin

*IMPORTANT!! Make sure you save your file in a name-&-assignment-specific way. For example, if the assignment is about opinion on automation, and the student's name is John Smith, a possible Word file name is:

JohnS automation.doc

OR...include your class number, such as:

JohnS 81 automation.doc

Update: 10/15-18

Week of October 15-18:
Lab: "Food for Thought"
Chapter 1 Review
Lab: Onion cells - Inquiry