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    • Chapter 1: Introduction to Life Science >
      • Section 1: What is Science
      • Section 2: Scientific Inquiry
      • Section 3: Understanding Technology
      • Section 4: Safety in the Science Laboratory
    • Chapter 2: Living Things >
      • Section 1: What is Life?
      • Section 2: Classifying Organisms
      • Section 3: Discovering Cells
      • Section 4: Looking Inside Cells
    • Chapter 3: Cell Processes and Energy >
      • Section1: Chemical Compounds in Cells
      • Section 2: The Cell in Its Environment
      • Section 3: Photosynthesis
      • Section 4: Respiration
      • Section 5: Cell Division
    • Chapter 4: Genetics: The Science of Heredity >
      • Section 1: Mendel's Work
      • Section 2: Probability and Heredity
      • Section 3: The Cell and Inheritance
      • Section 4: The DNA Connection
    • Chapter 5: Modern Genetics >
      • Section 1: Human Inheritance
      • Section 2: Human Genetic Disorders
      • Section 3: Advances in Genetics
    • Chapter 6: Changes Over Time >
      • Section 1: Darwin's Theory
      • Section 2: Evidence of Evolution
      • Section 3: The Fossil Record
    • Chapter 21: Populations and Communities >
      • Section 1: Living Things and the Environment
      • Section 2: Studying Populations
      • Section 3: Interactions Among Living Things
      • Section 4: Changes in Communities
    • Chapter 22: Ecosystems and Biomes >
      • Section 1: Energy Flow in Ecosystems
      • Section 2: Cycles of Matter
      • Section 3: Biogeography
      • Section 4: Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems
    • Chapter 13 Animal Behaviors >
      • Chapter 13 Section 1
      • Chapter 13 Section 2
      • Chapter 13 Section 3
    • Chapter 1 Earth Science >
      • Section 1: Earth's Interior
      • Section 2: Convection Current and the Mant
      • Section 3 Drifting Continents
      • Section 4: Sea- Floor Spreading
      • Section 5: The Theory of Plate Tectonics
    • Chapter 3 Earth Science >
      • Section 1: Earthquakes
      • Section 2: Volcanoes
    • Chapter 4 Earth Science Natural Resources >
      • Lesson 1: Energy Resources
      • Lesson 2: Renewable Energy Resources
      • Lesson 3: Land Resources
      • Lesson 4: Air and Water Resources
  • Forensic Science Club
  • The Diptheria Epidemic of 1925
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Ms. Lariviere's Grade 7 Life Science
Week 1
Homework:
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Review and sign the Class Information and Expectations. 
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Cover textbook.

Thursday, September  7, 2017
Have Middle School Lab Safety Contract signed
Friday, September 9, 2017
All paperwork passed out in  homeroom on the first day of school due  to your homeroom teacher.  Turn in all paperwork due to the main office on Friday.
We will be completing  Laboratory  Safety Exploration in class.
Look for butterflies.

Week 37
Monday, May 22, 2017

Complete reading and notes Chapter 22 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 755. Study for Test on Chapter 22 next Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 22 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 755. Study for Test on Chapter 22 next Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Complete Study Guide for Chapter 22. Study for Test on Chapter 22 next Tuesday.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Study for Test on Chapter 22 next Tuesday.
Friday, May 26, 2017
Study for Test on Chapter 22 next Tuesday.
Essay Questions 17 and 18 on page 774 for test.
Week 36
Monday May 15, 2017

Prepare for MCAS Test. Rest up!
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
MCAS Test AM only
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
MCAS Test AM only
Students who need to take, or retake Chapter 21  test need to study for it and take it on Thursday.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 22 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 751.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Look at flower buds.
Week 35
Monday, May 8, 2017

Complete Study Guide for Chapter 21. Study for test on Thursday.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Study for test on Thursday.
Wednesday,  May 10, 2017
Study for test on Thursday. Prepare essay questions for test. CP questions 33, 35, 37, and 39. Honors, all questions.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 22 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 745.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Watch for honey bees.

Week 34
Monday, May 1, 2017

Complete reading and notes Chapter 21 Section 3.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 21 Section 4.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Study key terms for all 4 sections.
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Homework per Ms. Spock
Friday, May 5, 2017
Smell the air after a new fallen rain.
Week 33
Monday, April 24, 2017

Complete reading and notes on Chapter 21 Section 1.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Rest for MCAS
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 21 Section 2. Study for quiz on key terms on Friday.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Study for quiz on key terms on Friday.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Week 32
Monday, April 10, 2017

Study for test on Chapter 6 tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Test on Chapter 6. Read "A Second Chance for Sea Otters."
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Complete 2 pages of handout.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Observe the Water Cycle, and the Carbon Cycle in nature.
Week 31
Monday, April 3, 2017

Complete study guide for Chapter 6.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Study for test on Chapter 6 on Friday.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Prepare essay questions and study for test on Friday.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Study for test on Friday.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Attend the school play, "The Sound of Music" this weekend.
Week 30
Monday, March 27, 2017

Complete "Strawberry DNA" Lab Report.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 6 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 187.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Study key terms for Sections 1 and 2.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 6 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 197.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Look for glacial scratches on rock outcroppings.
Week 29
Monday, March 20, 2017

Complete Study Guide for Chapter 5. Study for test on Chapter 5 on Wednesday.
Tuesday,  March 21, 2017
Study for test on Chapter 5 on Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 6 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 179.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Complete "Strawberry DNA" pre-lab.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Look at the clouds.
Week 28
Monday, March 13, 2017

Complete reading and notes Chapter 5 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 162.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Answer the 4 Analyze and Conclude questions for the ABOs Lab. Work on Study guide Chapter 5.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Work on study guide.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Study Key terms.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Study Key terms.
Test on Chapter 5 next Wednesday.
Week 27
Monday, March 13, 2017

Complete reading and note Chapter 5 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 162.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Work on the Study Guide for Chapter 5. Complete the "Analyze and Conclude" questions for the "Do You Know Your ABO's" Lab report.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Work on the Study Guide for Chapter 5. STUDY key terms.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Work on the Study Guide for Chapter 5. STUDY key terms.
Friday, March 17, 2017
Work on the Study Guide for Chapter 5. STUDY key terms.
Week 26
Monday, March 6, 2017

Study for test on Chapter 4 on Wednesday. Prepare essay questions.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Study for test on Chapter 4 on Wednesday. Prepare essay questions.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 5 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 150.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 5 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 155.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Examine the buds on trees or shrubs.
Week 25   (Test on  Chapter 4 next Tuesday)
Monday, February 27, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 4 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 130.
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 4 Section 4 and answer the questions on page 137.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Complete one half of Study Guide for Chapter 4.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Complete second half of Study Guide for Chapter 4.
Pop Quiz on multiple choice questions on Friday
Friday, March 3, 2017
Study
Week 24
Monday, February 13, 2017

Study for test on Chapter 16 tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 4 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 115.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Complete reading and notes Chapter 4 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 123.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Study all key terms for Chapter 4.
Friday, February 17, 2017
Get some R&R.
Week 23
Monday, February 6, 2017

Complete reading and notes on Chapter 16 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 551.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Complete one half of Study Guide for Chapter 16.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Complete second half of Study Guide for Chapter 16.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Complete answers to essay questions, and study for test on Chapter 16 next Tuesday.
Friday, February 10, 2017
Study for test.
Week 22
Monday January 30, 2017    

Study for test on Chapter 15 Digestion
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Test on Chapter 15
Hand out Study Guide for Chapter 16 Circulation
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Complete reading and notes on Chapter 16 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 543.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Study key terms
Friday, February 3, 2017
TBA
Week 21
Monday, January 23, 2017

Complete reading and notes on Chapter 15 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 527. Study for test on Chapter 15 on Friday.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Complete one half of the study guide for Chapter 15. Study for test on Chapter 15 on Friday.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Complete other half of the study guide for Chapter 15. Study for test on Chapter 15 on Friday.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Prepare answers to essay question on a separate sheet of paper for the test tomorrow. Study for test on Chapter 15 tomorrow.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Observe the tips of branches around your yard.
Week 20
January 17th -20th
Mid-Term Exams

Week 19
Monday, January 9,2017

Finish Study Guide for Chapter 14. Study for test on Chapter 14 this Thursday.
Tuesday, January 10,2017
Complete essay questions for test on Thursday.
Wednesday, January 11,2017
Study for test Chapter 14 on Thursday.
Thursday, January 12,2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 15 Section 2 and answer questions on page 521.
Friday, January 13,2017
Go outside in the sun for 1 hour.
Week 18
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Complete reading and notes Chapter 14 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 486.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Study Key Terms for Section 3.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 14 Section 4 and answer the questions on page 493.
Friday, January 6, 2017
Quiz on Chapter 14 Section 3 (Muscles)
Work on Human Body Systems Project-Due the day of your Mid-Term Exam.

Week 17
Monday, December 19, 2016

Study Chapter 14 Sections 1 and 2 for a quiz on Thursday.
Tuesday,  December 20, 2016
Study Chapter 14 Sections 1 and 2 for a quiz on Thursday.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Study Chapter 14 Sections 1 and 2 for a quiz on Thursday.
Thursday,  December 22, 2016
Work on Human Body Systems Project which is due the day of your mid-term exam.
Friday, December 23, 2016
Work on Human Body Systems Project which is due the day of your mid-term exam.
Week 15
Monday, December 12, 2016

Complete reading and notes on Chapter 14 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 473.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Answer the questions on the Study Guide that refer to Chapter 14 Section 1.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 14 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 481.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Complete handout on skeleton started in class.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Study Chapter 14.
Week 14
Monday, December 5, 2016

Work on Study guide and study for test on Chapter 3 on Friday.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Study for test on Chapter 3 on Friday.
Wenesday, December 7, 2016
Study for test on Chapter 3 on Friday.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Study for test on Chapter 3 on Friday.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Preview Chapter 14.
Week 13
Monday, November 28, 2016

Work on Chapter 3 Study Guide.  Study for test on Chapter 3 on Friday, December 9th.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Study all key terms and concepts for Chapter 3 Sections 1-4.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 5 and answer the questions on page 102.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Study the stages of cell division. Be able to identify each stage from the diagram.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Study
Week 12
Monday, November 21, 2016

Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 4 and answer the questions on page 94.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Draw and label the diagram respiration on page 92.
Draw and label the diagram comparing respiration with photosynthesis on page 93.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Why does eating turkey make you tired?
Week 11
Monday, November 14, 2016

Complete "Onion Skin Cell" Lab Report.
Tuesday,  November 15, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 85.
Wednesday,  November 16, 2016
Complete diagrams of osmosis and diffusion and label (from page 82 and 83 in textbook).
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 901. 
Friday, November 18, 2016
Study.
Week 10
Monday, November 7, 2016

Complete "Onion Skin" pre-lab. Read over all the information and be ready to complete the lab tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Complete "Onion Skin Cell" lab report. Complete write up with analyze and conclude questions.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 78.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 3 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 85.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Look for examples of osmosis and diffusion.
Week 9
Monday, October 24, 2016

Study for test on Chapter 2. Honors complete all essay questions for the test tomorrow. College Prep complete essay questions 23 and 24.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Review notes on Chapter 2 Section 4. Complete cell handouts (moved to Wednesday homework).
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Complete Study Guide for Chapter 2 Section 4 (moved to Thursday homework).
Thursday, October 27, 2016
See homework above. (Due to a Field Trip the "Onion Skin Lab" has been moved to next Friday.
Friday, October 28, 2016
How would a person survive a Zombie attack?
Test on Chapter 2 Moved to Monday.
Week 8
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Complete the rest of the Study Guide for Chapter 2.
Study for test on Chapter 2 Sections 1-3 on Friday. If you need to retake any test or quiz, do it soon.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Complete "Rainbow Lab Report" Analyze/Results and Conclusion questions.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Prepare essay questions for test on Friday. CP= 23 and 24 Honors answer all questions.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Analyze a cartoon character.
Week 7
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Review Chapter 2 Sections 1 through 3 for quiz on Thursday.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Review Chapter 2 Sections 1 through 3 for quiz on Thursday.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Complete reading and notes on Chapter 2 Section 4 and answer the questions on page 67.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Look at leaves.
Week 6
Monday, October 3, 2016

Complete reading and notes Chapter 2 Section 1 and answer the questions on page 40.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Study key terms.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 2 Section 2 and answer the questions on page 49.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 2 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 57.
Friday, October 7, 2016

Week 5
Monday, September 26, 2016

Work on Study Guide for Chapter 1, questions 1 to 20 (first half). Test on Chapter 1 on Thursday 9/29-16.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Work on Study Guide questions 21-40 (second half).
Study for test.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Prepare essay questions at home using your best writing skills. Back up your statements with facts from your textbook. Answer questions 41 through 45 to be turned in with your test on Thursday.
Thursday, September 29, 2015
No homework.
Friday, September 30, 2016
Look for color changes in leaves. 
Week 4
Monday, September 19, 2016

Complete reading and notes Chapter 1 Section 3 and answer the questions on page 22. Study for Lab Safety Quiz on Friday.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 1 Section 4 and answer the questions on page 26.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Study all Key Terms for Chapter 1. Study for Lab Safety Quiz.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Study Key Terms. Study
Friday, September 23, 2016
Set the dinner table.
Week 3
Monday, September 12, 2016

Review and sign Class Expectations and Safety Contract ASAP.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Complete Reading and notes on Chapter 1 Section 2. Answer questions on page 18.
Wednesday, September 14 2016
Complete reading and notes Chapter 1 Section 2  answer the questions on page 18.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Study for Safety Quiz on Lab Safety
Friday, September 16, 2016
Quiz
Smile a lot.
Week 2
Homework:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Review and sign the Class Information and Expectations as well as the Middle School Lab Safety Contract. Due 9-16-16
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
None
Thursday, September  8, 2016
Complete Reading and notes on Chapter 1 Section
Friday, September 9, 2016
All paperwork passed out in  homeroom on the first day of school due  to your homeroom teacher.  Turn in all paperwork due to the main office on Friday.
We will be completing  Laboratory  Safety Exploration.

Look for butterflies.
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The Human Body Systems Project was assigned on December 5th and is due on the day of your student's Mid-Term Exam in Science. The project will be graded as the exam and will involve a presentation. Refer to the rubric in my documents page for more detail.
Exam schedule as follows:
January 17-A Block Exam in the afternoon
January 18-B and C Block Exams in the morning
January 19-D and E Block Exams in the morning
January 20-F and G Block Exams in the morning

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First Term Grades Close on November 4th.
Parent conferences are scheduled for November 17th from 12:30 to 2:30 pm and from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Please be sure to call the guidance office to schedule meetings with your student's teachers.
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