These documents provide daily agendas and homework assignments for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science classes. Over the course of a week, lessons included reviewing for a test on ecosystems, finishing labs on cheek and onion cells, investigating groundwater, learning about states of matter and the water cycle, and conducting labs on Boyle's law. Bell work questions were included to start each class, along with reminders about assignments and materials needed.

1. Today’s HikeToday’s Hike
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2. Today’s HikeToday’s Hike
77thth
/8th/8th
9/3/139/3/13
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What was your favorite thing we did thisWhat was your favorite thing we did this
chapter? Why? Explain what you learned.chapter? Why? Explain what you learned.
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Review for Ch 2 TestReview for Ch 2 Test
– Get science folder ready for turn inGet science folder ready for turn in
 Homework:Homework:
– Study for CH 2 testStudy for CH 2 test
– Be ready to turn in Science FolderBe ready to turn in Science Folder

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 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What factors determine the type of plant andWhat factors determine the type of plant and
animal life you would find in a given biome?animal life you would find in a given biome?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Pass back Science JournalsPass back Science Journals
– Ecosystem: Characteristics and CyclesEcosystem: Characteristics and Cycles
 Homework:Homework:
– Have Science Journal signed by parent on tableHave Science Journal signed by parent on table
of contentsof contents

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 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What were you able to identify when looking atWhat were you able to identify when looking at
your cheek cell?your cheek cell?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Finish Cheek Cell LabFinish Cheek Cell Lab
– Organelles IntroductionOrganelles Introduction
 Homework:Homework:
– Finish Venn DiagramFinish Venn Diagram

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77thth
/8/8thth
9/4/139/4/13
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– Have Science folder out and ready to turn in.Have Science folder out and ready to turn in.
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Ch 2 TestCh 2 Test
 Homework:Homework:
– Vocabulary flashcards for Section1 CH 3.Vocabulary flashcards for Section1 CH 3.
Found on p.66Found on p.66

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 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– Where does your drinking water come from?Where does your drinking water come from?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Ground water investigationGround water investigation
 Homework:Homework:
– Be sure to have a detailed and labeled sketch ofBe sure to have a detailed and labeled sketch of
your layered soil.your layered soil.

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 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What do you think the differences will beWhat do you think the differences will be
between your cheek cell and the onion cell?between your cheek cell and the onion cell?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Onion Cell labOnion Cell lab
 Homework:Homework:
– Finish labels on onion cell drawingsFinish labels on onion cell drawings

8. Today’s HikeToday’s Hike
7th/87th/8thth
9/5/139/5/13
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What are the differences between a gas, solid,What are the differences between a gas, solid,
liquid, and plasma on a molecular level?liquid, and plasma on a molecular level?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Pass back and go over testPass back and go over test
– CH 3 NotesCH 3 Notes
– Work on flashcardsWork on flashcards
 Homework:Homework:
– Review questions for CH3 Section 1Review questions for CH3 Section 1

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9/5/139/5/13
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– How do you think land features affect the supplyHow do you think land features affect the supply
of ground water?of ground water?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Ground water investigationGround water investigation
 Homework:Homework:
– Analysis questions and conclusion paragraphAnalysis questions and conclusion paragraph

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 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– Was your hypothesis supported by yourWas your hypothesis supported by your
observations in the onion cell lab?observations in the onion cell lab?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Finish Onion cell labFinish Onion cell lab
– Analysis questions and conclusion paragraphAnalysis questions and conclusion paragraph
 Homework:Homework:
– Analysis Q’s and comment on blogAnalysis Q’s and comment on blog

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9/6/139/6/13
77thth
/8th/8th
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– Explain Boyle’s Law.Explain Boyle’s Law.
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Boyle’s Law LabBoyle’s Law Lab
– Analysis questions and ConclusionAnalysis questions and Conclusion
 Homework:Homework:
– Find your favorite lab on the blog and commentFind your favorite lab on the blog and comment
about what you would do differently or anabout what you would do differently or an
extension you would add.extension you would add.

12. Today’s HikeToday’s Hike
9/6/139/6/13
6th6th
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What differences do you think you would observe willWhat differences do you think you would observe will
the layered soil box with more time passing?the layered soil box with more time passing?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Groundwater observation 4Groundwater observation 4
– Conclusion ParagraphConclusion Paragraph
– Water Cycle Vocab and videoWater Cycle Vocab and video
 Homework:Homework:
– Find your favorite lab on the blog and comment aboutFind your favorite lab on the blog and comment about
what you would do differently or an extension you wouldwhat you would do differently or an extension you would
add.add.

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5th5th
 Bell Work:Bell Work:
– What states can you make, with certainty, about cellsWhat states can you make, with certainty, about cells
based on what you have learned so far?based on what you have learned so far?
 Agenda:Agenda:
– Cell theory drawingCell theory drawing
– Turn in notebooksTurn in notebooks
 Homework:Homework:
– Find your favorite lab on the blog and comment aboutFind your favorite lab on the blog and comment about
what you would do differently or an extension you wouldwhat you would do differently or an extension you would
add.add.