Updated notes are here

Please click on this link for updated notes for the test. There are some adjustments to the notes to help you in creation v. evolution, chemotrophic organisms, and life units. This is not a major revision, but enough that you may want to spend a few minutes looking over. Sorry for the delay on the test. One 7th grade class was out this morning with the spelling bee, so I've decided to test both classes tomorrow. Good luck!

Introduction to Biology Test on Nov. 30

Tuesday after we return from Thanksgiving, I will give a test on our introduction to biology. The notes are posted here. Please download them and compare to your notes. I have given a review in class and will not post a study guide this time. There is a lot of material here, so study a little at a time over the break and you'll be good to go.

Grades have been updated this week. There is quite a bit of material left to cover before the semester break, so there will be more grades.

Hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving!

Link for Rock Cycle

This is the link for the activity on the rock cycle. Go through this activity and you should be prepared for much of what is on the test. :)

http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

This week: Nov. 8

A good evening to all. Just getting ready to head home for the night, but not finished with work
:(.

1. We will be having a short test on rocks on Friday, after we return from our much deserved break. 50 points maximum.
2. Biology starts next week. Be ready for a lot of notes and a lot of fun.
3. We are approaching the middle of the quarter. Make sure your assignments are being completed accurately and on time.

Have a great week.

Short Test on Wednesday, Nov. 3 with Notes

Since the students have actually done most of the science involved in the unit on minerals, we will be having a short test based on the limited notes from this chapter as well as the mineral tests. It will be no more than 15 questions, and will count as a partial test grade (40-50 points). After the test, we will be briefly covering rocks before moving on to biology, which is the really fun stuff. I'll be letting you know more this week. Notes for the test are posted here. The students may use their lab sheets to help them on the test.