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Google Classroom--Distance Learning Platform--Very Important!!
Attention Students and Parents of Grade 7:
Beginning on Monday, March 23rd, I will use Google Classroom to assign work and take daily attendance. All parents were sent an invitation to join my 7th Grade Classroom from a new Google account, mcgrathlovesmath@gmail.com. Please accept this invitation so I can begin to use this platform next week. If you did not receive an email invitation, you can visit classroom.google.com and enter the class code: cg3moje
Attention Students and Parents of Grade 6:
Beginning on Monday, March 23rd, I will use Google Classroom to assign work. All parents were sent an invitation to join my 6th Grade Classroom from a new Google account, mcgrathlovesmath@gmail.com. Please accept this invitation so I can begin to use this platform next week. If you did not receive an email invitation, you can visit classroom.google.com and enter the class code: 73qu3et
Attention Students and Parents of Grade 8:
Beginning on Monday, March 23rd, I will use Google Classroom to assign math work. All parents were sent an invitation to join my 8th Grade Classroom from a new Google account, mcgrathlovesmath@gmail.com. Please accept this invitation so I can begin to use this platform next week. If you did not receive an email invitation, you can visit classroom.google.com and enter the class code: ultjmdl
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Daily Assignments--Distance Learning
School will resume on Monday, April 20, 2020 as per the Iris Alert sent on Monday, March 16th. Please refer to the school home page and this web page for important information and updates.
All work will be posted through Google Classroom beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020!
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Human Body Science Project—Grade 7 only
Human Body Systems Webquest
Your team at the Duodenum Dynamics Ad Agency has been hired as a travel consultant to design a luxury tour through the Human Body Systems. Before you can collect your fee from the Anatomy Travel Tour Bureau, you must produce a brochure. The owner of the travel bureau, Mr. Seymour Sphincter, has informed you that in order to win the contract, you must highlight the trendy spots, the exciting activities, and the imports and exports of the areas. For insurance purposes, you must also discreetly mention any possible dangers or special precautions that tourists might encounter in visiting these systems: Digestive, Respiratory, Excretory, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous and Endocrine (7 total). You have until April 20, 2020 to complete the brochure or the contract will go another agency!
Introduction/ Objectives:
Give an overall sense of the organization and function of each of the 7 systems.
Meet the objectives of each system including the required vocabulary
Each system must be on at least one sheet of paper, smallest size 8½” x11”
Use drawings, computer graphics, photographs, or pictures from magazines, journals or books to make it interesting
Type or neatly handwrite all the written parts of the brochure
Let your imagination run wild!
Project Checklist/Task:
Research the 7 body systems
Obtain information to address the objectives for each system
You must use at least 3 different sources for each system Include citations of each of the 3 online sources used for each system (some links are provided for you – you must cite the links you used, AND any additional sites you may have used)
Include citations for any print sources you use (textbooks, websites, research materials, articles, etc)
Create and develop a (multi-page) booklet/brochure that shows and explains each system and its objectives – there should be 1 page at minimum designated to each system
The brochure should look professional have an outer cover and be bound together with staples, clips, or string/ribbon.
Individual System Objectives:
System #1: Digestive System
Sequence the parts of the digestive system and give their functions
Compare mechanical and chemical digestion
Explain the function of the digestive enzymes amylase, protease, and lipase (include where each is found, what macromolecule each targets and what the products of digestion are)
Discuss the importance of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas in digestion. List the substances they produce and the function of each substance
Discuss the structure of the villi and explain how its function is related to its structure
Vocabulary to be included: digestion, salivary glands, epiglottis, esophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, mouth, small intestine, villi, large intestine, rectum, feces, peristalsis, amylase, hydrochloric acid, pepsin, lipase, bile and acidic pH.
System #2: Excretory System
Define Excretion
Describe the function of the skin, kidneys, lungs, & liver in the excretory process
Describe the structure and function of the kidneys and its parts
Explain how the nephron functions
Explain the difference between filtration and reabsorption
Vocabulary to be included: excretion, kidney, nephron, filtration, reabsorption, ureter, urethra, urine, bladder, renal artery, renal vein, metabolic wastes, sweat glands, and active transport
System #3: Respiratory System
Identify the structure and function of the parts of the respiratory system
Explain the function of the ribs and diaphragm in the breathing process
Explain what controls breathing rate and how
Describe what happens between the alveoli and the capillaries
Describe the effects of smoking on respiration
Vocabulary to be included: alveoli, gas exchange, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, bronchiole, larynx, lung, pharynx, respiration, inhalation, cilia, and diaphragm
System #4: Circulatory System
List the functions of the human circulatory system
Describe how blood travels through the heart
Locate and label the parts of the heart in a diagram
Compare the blood on the right and left side of the heart
Describe the 4 components of blood and their functions
Identify and describe the function of pulmonary and systemic circulation
Explain how the heart beats and what controls it
Discuss 2 diseases of the heart: hypertension and atherosclerosis
Vocabulary to be included: aorta, capillary, vein, vena cava, atrium, valve, ventricle, circulatory system, pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation, red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, pacemaker, deoxygenated blood and oxygenated blood.
System #5: Immune System
Describe the homeostatic function of the immune system
Explain how the skin functions as a defense against disease
Describe the relationship between vaccination and immunity
Describe what happens in an allergic response
Describe as lease one immune disorder
Include a diagram of and explain the antigen-antibody reaction
Describe why the immune system’s response to a pathogen is specific
Vocabulary to be included: antigen, antibody, bone marrow, vaccine, antibiotic, inflammatory response, histamine, antihistamine, auto-immune disease, fever, and pathogen
System #6: Nervous System
Describe the basic structure and function of the nervous system
Include a diagram of and describe the structure of a neuron and explain how it operates
List the parts and discuss the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
Explain how a nerve impulse travels
Explain what occurs during the reflex arc (diagram)
Include a diagram of the brain, and a brief explanation of the function of each of the three major sections (cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla)
Vocabulary to be included: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, neuron, dendrite, cell body, axon, interneuron, sensory neuron, motor neuron, nerve impulse, synapse, neurotransmitter, stimulus, response, reflex, brain, cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla and spinal cord
System #7: Endocrine System
Describe the basic structure and function of the endocrine system
Include a diagram of the endocrine system
For each gland, include the hormone secreted, the target cell/organ, and the effect of the hormone
Describe negative feedback, and provide a specific example
Describe the conditions of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including causes, treatments and potential long term effects
Vocabulary to be included: Pituitary, Thyroid, Thyroxin, Adrenals, Adrenaline, Pancreas, Insulin, Glucagon, Ovaries, Estrogen, Testes, Testosterone, Negative Feedback
Resources:
System #1: Digestive System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html
System #2: Excretory System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/urinov.html
System #3: Respiratory System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxm85Fy4sQ
System #4: Circulatory System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- https://www.blendspace.com/lessons/f32fedHQwMEzUA/circulatory-system
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/cardov.html
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxm85Fy4sQ
System #5: Immune System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/immune.html
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/lympov.html
System #6: Nervous System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/brain.html
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/nervov.html
- http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/addiction/activities/lesson2_neurotransmission.htm
System #7: Endocrine System
- http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
- http://www.innerbody.com/image/endoov.html
Evaluation/Rubric
Criteria
5 Outstanding
4 Well Done
3 Okay
2 Poorly Done
System Objectives
Includes all of the necessary objectives, Clearly explained, With extra information
Includes all of the necessary objectives, Well explained, Without extra information
Includes most of the necessary objectives, With some missing (1-2), With less than adequate description
Missing at least 3 of the necessary objectives, With little or no description
Vocabulary
All vocabulary is included, With thorough, accurate definitions in students own words
Most vocabulary is included (1-2 missing), With verbatim textbook definitions
Some vocabulary is included (2-4 missing), With somewhat accurate definitions
Little to no Vocabulary is included (missing more than 4 words)
Citations
At least 3 Citations are Documented in Proper format for each system
3 Citations are documented in Proper format for each system
3 Citations are documented for most systems (some have less) Those present have proper documentation
Less than 3 Citations are documented Those that are documented have poor documentation
Design (text, graphics, colors, creativity)
Above Average, Colorful, Neat, Clever
Average, Colorful, Neat
Slightly Below Average, Lacking Color
Below Average, Little or No Color, -
Weekly Homework from Mrs. McGrath
Reminders:
Uniform reminder: Girls must bring their regular school shoes every day. Boots may not be worn in place of the regular shoes. No nail polish or artificial nails are permitted!! Disciplinary referrals will be issued for any uniform infraction.
Monday
Grade 6 Math: Lesson 12 Problem Set; Test on Thursday on Lessons 8-11
Grade 7 Math: Lesson 6 Problem Set #2 and 3; Test on Thursday on Lessons 3-6
Grade 7 Science: None
Grade 8 Math: Lesson 11 Problem Set; Test on Thursday on Lessons 6-11
Tuesday--Dream Box Day
Grade 6 Math: Study
Grade 7 Math: Study
Grade 7 Science: None
Grade 8 Math: Study
Wednesday
Grade 6 Math: Study
Grade 7 Math: Study
Grade 7 Science: None
Grade 8 Math: Study
Thursday
Grade 6 Math: None
Grade 7 Math: None
Grade 7 Science: None
Grade 8 Math: None
Friday
Grade 6 Math: None
Grade 7 Math: None
Grade 7 Science:None
Grade 8 Math: None