Today in Science 3/9

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45

Activity:
Bill Nye:Muscles and Bones

Homework:
None

Today in Science 3/8

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45

Activity:
Go over Skeletal System Packet
Hand in Skeleton Lab
Vocab Flashcards
Dem Bones
School House Rock

Homework:
None

Today in Science 3/7

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-45

Activity:
Skeletal System Packet
Skeleton Assembly
Accelerated Science Letters

Homework:
Finish Assembling Skeleton
Label the four joints- Hinge, Ball and Socket, Gliding, Pivot
(Use your science packet!!!)

Today in Science 3/6

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-39

Activity:
Vocab Pretest
Skeletal System Packet

Homework:

Today in Science 3/5

Learning Goal:
~Identify the functions of the skeleton.
~Explain the role that movable joints play in the body.
~List ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
~Describe the structure of bones and how they grow.

Vocab:
Vertebra
Marrow
Cartilage
Joint
Ligament
Osteoporosis

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 38-39

Activity:
Body Trace~ Label Organs/Organ Systems (KWL style)
Skeletal System Vocab~ Skeleton & Joint
Bone vs Rock

Homework:
None

Today in Science 3/2

Learning Goal:
~Define homeostasis/dynamic equilibrium.
~Describe the physical responses to stress and ways to deal with stress.
~Identify the levels of organization in the body.
~Identify and describe the four basic types of tissue in the human body.
~Identify parts of a cell using a microscope to view cheek cells.

Vocab:
Homeostasis
Stress
Adrenaline

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 23-27

Activity:
Hollywood Squares Review
Benchmark
Body Trace~ Label Organs/Organ Systems (KWL style)

Homework:
None

Today in Science 3/1

Learning Goal:
~Define homeostasis/dynamic equilibrium.
~Describe the physical responses to stress and ways to deal with stress.

Vocab:
Homeostasis
Stress
Adrenaline

Class Resources:
Text Book Pages 23-27

Activity:
Body Organization Packet
Dealing with Stress ("Eyes Wide Open" Activity)
Hollywood Squares Review

Homework:
Study Body Organization Packet and HW Sheets~ Benchmark Tomorrow
(Don't "Stress"...We will review in class tomorrow too!)