Video for 2/25

Mitosis Assignment for 2/4

After we watch the video, follow these links (IN ORDER) to explore more about MITOSIS

Watch the stages of Mitosis closely (and probably more than once!)

Listen to this interactive animation

Match the stages of Mitosis

Quiz yourself on the stages of Mitosis (how did you do? you can try more than once!)

Looking for more information? Check out these links:

Another animation of Mitosis (and other cell processes)

Compare the stages of Mitosis and Meosis (another form of cell reproduction)


If you can't get some of the first links to load on your iPad, try these:

Mitosis Video

Another Mitosis interactive

Quiz yourself with flashcards

Science Video for Thursday 1/29

Genetics Links for Thursday 1/16

1. Watch each video carefully.

PUNNETT SQUARE FUN

ALLELES

2. In your lab notebook, write a short paragraph explaining what you think was the MOST important thing to know about each topic. (This means you will write a paragraph about Punnett Squares, and a paragraph about Alleles).

3. Write down 2-5 new questions you have about Genetics.

Art Games for Friday

I know I can't be there for Art with Deacon, but here are some fun ways to mix up our Art Fridays. Follow the links below to play some different games.

Then, if you can, comment on this post which games you liked the best!

1. Getty Museum Games

2. Plain or Fancy

3. Tate Paint (did you know Tate is famous?)

4. Imaginary City

5. Treasure Hunt

6. The Art of Video Games

7. Famous Artwork Coloring Book

8. Sketch and Paint

9. Drum Machine (you're gonna love this if your computer has sound!)

10. Breakdance

11. DJ Turntable (another one you need sound for)

Do you know of a great art/music game online? Write it in the comments and I will post it for everyone!

Genetics Link for Wednesday 1/14

Ok here's your task for Wednesday 1/14!

1. Clone MIMI

2. Breed some chickens and lemmings

3. On an index card, write one paragraph describing what you learned about about cloning OR punnett squares. Don't forget your name!

Genetics Videos for 1/12

Video #1:


Video #2:

India's Caste System for Wednesday 1/14

More videos about Shackleton

If you would like to explore more videos about Ernest Shackleton's expedition in the Antarctic, here are some resources:

Shackleton's Frozen Hell

Recreation of Shackleton's expedition

Also, here's a link to know more about the full-movie (we only watch a clip) if you want to find it on Netflix: Shackleton

Extra credit if you turn in a 1-paragraph summary on any of these videos!

Book and Food Drive Status

Our class has done a great job of collecting food and books for donations. We still have a couple weeks left until our final date of 12/12 - let's see if we can still bring in a few more items!

Raindrop Melody Maker & Patatap

http://www.lullatone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/raindrop.swf

www.patatap.com

Community Service Project - Saving Pan

Please look at one of the community service projects currently happening in our classroom. Brooke, Maya, Ruby, and Willa have been working very hard on educating others about Roots and Shoots, and they are creating a vegetarian cookbook to raise money. Please look at their poster and visit www.savingpan.com!!

Didn't get enough of the chicken wings? Here's more!

Virtual Chicken Wing Dissection

Skeletal AND Muscular System Practice

UPDATED! Here are some ways to practice for Thursday's quiz on the Muscular System:

Muscular System Practice Quiz

Poke a Muscle (hard! but good)





Here are some links to games and quizzes to practice for our Skeletal System Quiz on Thursday.

Skeletal Matching Game

Assemble a Skeleton

Skeleton Practice Quiz

Bone Match Game

WE'VE MOVED!!!

I will still continue to use this site for Deacon Crossing and all the resource links on the sidebar, but for up to date info on our class, please go to:

Mrsdeaconsclassroom.shutterfly.com

The new year has started!

There is SO MUCH to do and remember this week. Now that we have planners, you should bring it to class everyday AND check it at home every night.

Don't forget that you should return your Welcome Packets and registration forms by Monday 9/8.

Summer Drawing

Ok I know it's summer but if any of you are still checking the site, I just saw this cool list of stuff to draw in the summer. You should check it out! Post a picture or two if you draw any of the items.

125 Things to Draw this Summer

Career Day is over! Now it's time to start prepping for our Greco-Roman Feast on Friday. Decorations are already being made, and presentations are planned, but as with every party, the most important question is: WHAT WILL YOU WEAR?

Here are some helpful pictures and links to get you started:

Roman dress and hairstyles

Greco Roman Hairstyle How-to

Ancient Rome Commercial

Lenie's fabulous Rome project!

New Ancient Rome podcast!

The daily news that the romans would listen to.