Monday, March 17, 2025. Day 1, 59

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

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Do Now:

Please take out you flashcards.

• COmplete the Mitosis Matchup handout

Homework:

Asexual reproduction and Cell cycle quiz study guide

• Flashcards for key vocabulary due today

• Flashcards for all vocabulary due Tuesday

• Quiz Thursday

Today’s Agenda:

Please take out Friday’s cell cycle graphic

(Pass back and review quiz)

The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

• mark up Cell Cycle worksheet with notes

Discuss centriole, centromere, chromatid, chromatin, spindle fiber

Extra Credit Vocab is in BLUE

Sexual Reproduction R&TN

Restricted Vocabulary resource:

BrainPOP Pollination?

Sexual reproduction QnA?

Wood Frog

Pickerel Frog

Spring Peeper in Harms Way

Friday, March 14, 2025. Day 6, 60

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Draw a diagram showing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a lunar eclipse.

On the back, draw a diagram showing the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse.

Homework:

Asexual reproduction and Cell cycle quiz study guide

• Flashcards for key vocabulary due monday

• Quiz Thursday

Today’s Agenda:

Collect BrainPOP Quizes

Be sure Eclipse article is turned in for grading

eclipse photos

Complete the cell cycle graphic using thr word bank on the board.

Pass back and review quiz

The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

• mark up Cell Cycle worksheet with notes

Asexual reproduction and Cell cycle quiz study guide

Flashcards for key vocabulary due monday

Quiz Thursday

Thursday, March 13, 2025. Day 5, 61

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Release GC

Do Now:

none.

Homework:

Finish all assigned classwork as needed.

Today’s Agenda:

Mr. Wahlstrom is Out today

1. Get a copy of the BrainPOP Quiz on eclipses.  

   •  Your substitute teacher has the copies.

2. Go to Google Classroom. Watch the BrainPOP on eclipses.  Use it to answer the quiz questions.  

   • You may review the movie as much as needed to get them all right.

3. Read the article attached to the GC assignment.

   • Answer the questions at the end of it in complete sentences.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Day 4, 62

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Release GC

Do Now:

1. Take 1 piece of colored paper

2. Write your name on it.

3. Crumple it up.

4. Toss it in the fish tank

Homework:

Complete the Exit Ticket if not done in class.

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ I MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Review: Cell cycle and Mitosis

• Complete the Mitosis Diagram in GC

Amoeba Sisters: Mitosis

Class watch video together

Around the World Format

Academic Discourse:

• Read the question

• Each partner states what they remember/think related to the question.

• Clarify ideas with each other.

• Discuss and decide upon answer.

• On task 100%

Rotate to next partner when prompted

Mitosis Video Recap Worksheet:

Exit Ticket

• Cell Cycle Diagram

Coming up next:

Amoeba Sisters Mitosis

big idea focus: asexual - genetically identical to parent cell

Amoeba Sisters: Mitosis - Meiosis Comparison

The Path Forward:

Mitosis Lesson

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

Mitosis Matchup

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Day 3, 63

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

See me - lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Release GC

Do Now:

Prepare your space for a quiz.

Homework:

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ I MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Review BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction and quiz results

• Worksheet Located in GC

DNA Quiz II today

• 2 parts

• notecard digram

  • draw a picture of a chromosome. label a gene and the centromere.

• quiz on paper.

When finished: Cell Division and Mitosis

• Complete the Mitosis Diagram in GC

Coming up next:

Amoeba Sisters Mitosis

big idea focus: asexual - genetically identical to parent cell

The Path Forward:

Mitosis Lesson

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Monday, March 10, 2025. Day 2, 64

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Find and pass out KZ study guides

Text Team - Many grade 8 students need to make up/finish Asexual reproduction Brainpop

Homeroom

Community service

Room cleanup for Mrs. Elbert

See me

Momo

lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Complete BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction VC Quiz

Homework:

1. BrainPOP Asexual reproduction due NLT Sunday 3/9/25

   • in GC

2. DNA Quiz II - Tuesday March 12th

• Quiz Study Guide

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ I MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Quiz Tuesday - Quiz Study Guide

Review BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction and quiz results

• Worksheet Located in GC

Finished:

Exploring Chromosomes with microscopes

Coming up next:

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Mitosis Lesson

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Friday, March 7, 2025. Day 1, 65

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Speak with J to firm up sugar email.

interim grades

MCAS Login registration

Homeroom

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

• Open your notes:

• Draw a Chromosome.

• Label genes on it.

• Label the centromere I will show you what that is if you are not sure.

• Explain what a gene is and give an example.

Homework:

1. BrainPOP Asexual reproduction due NLT Sunday 3/9/25

   • in GC

2. DNA Quiz II - Tuesday March 12th

• Quiz Study Guide

Today’s Agenda:

DNA QUIZ MAkeups (Quiz on board)

Review Sickle Cell Anemia Case study

• Answer Key

Quiz Tuesday - Quiz Study Guide

Asexual Reproduction

• Review R&TN

• Answer Key

BrainPOP Asexual Reproduction

• Due NLT Midnight on Sunday.

• Located in GC

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes, DNA replication and mitosis

slides on chromosome details

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Day 5, 67

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Please see…

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Homework:

DNA Quiz II - Monday March 10th

• Quiz Study Guide

Today’s Agenda:

Pass back and review CODON activity

• CODON Activit Answer Key.

Mutations:

Direct instruction:

Student Notes:

Definition

Types of Mutations

Examples:

Original Sequence: TTT CCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, cycsteine, glutamine, serine, stop

Mutation 1: TTT CCC GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, cycsteine, glutamine, serine, stop

Mutation 2: TTT TCCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, serine, glycine, leucine, proline, glutamic acid, leuicine, A

Mutation 3: TT CCG GCC TGC CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, arginine, proline, alanine, arginine, valine, GA

Mutation 4: TTT CCG GCC TGA CAG AGT TGA

phenylalanine, proline, alanine, stop, glutamine, serine, stop

Effects

Mutation worksheet

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Day 4, 68

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Panorama

Community service

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Momo

lars

Please see…

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Picker Wheel

Do Now:

Homework:

Genes and Chromosomes due today.

• See me if you need assistance.

Today’s Agenda:

Pass back and review CODON activity

• Answer Key.

Genes and Mutations

• Genetically Ginger Mutation Activity

  • Random Picker Wheel

  • Answer Key

• Partner Students to watch video and complete worksheet together.

• Random Picker Wheel of Review

Mutation worksheet

Coming up next:

Mutations

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

Genes and mutations

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project

Monday, March 3, 2025. Day 3, 69

Notes: (18), Release GC Assignments.

Homeroom

Panorama

Community service

See me

Momo

lars

Please see…

Assignments Due:

• Science:

• Math: Topic Goals.

• Algebra: Topic goals.

• SciTech:

• ELA:

• Spanish:

• Civics:

Grade 8 Lesson

Do Now:

Homework:

Genes and Chromosomes due tomorrow.

Today’s Agenda:

Continued work on Genes and Chromosomes:

• Due Tuesday

• In GC

Quiz Study Guide - DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits, Chromosomes

The Path Forward:

DNA, Genes, (ribosomes), Proteins, Traits

quiz

Chromosomes 2 days

Asexual reproduction and mitosis

chromosomes and DNA replication

quiz

Sexual reproduction and meiosis

haploid/diploid cells

fertilization -> zygote

quiz

Genes and alleles

mutations and genes

alleles

allele interactions and punnet squares

quiz

Test and heredity project