Grant’s Science

This week we will be doing T-cap review in all classes.Students will learn various test taking tips and techniques. They will learn strategies on how to read and  interpret questions. The schedule will go as follows:

Monday 

Cell Structure and Function ( P.I. 7.1 spi 1,2,3,4,5)

Today we will look  at questions addressing cell structure and function, distinguishing between plant and animal cells, mitosis and the cell cycle ( including cytokinesis), osmosis and diffusion and levels of organization within the cell.

Tuesday

Today, we will review quetions pertaining to Food production and energy for Life.  (P.I. 7.3 spi.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)Specifically, we’ll talk about how to answer questions on plants needs , photosynthesis and respiration, how animals get oxygen and the oxygen -carbon dioxide cycle.

Wednesday 

Today, we’ll look at various questions about Heredity and Reproduction. (P.I. 7.4 s.p.i.1,2,3,4)

In the seventh grade, all of these questions will be based on flower structure and function, and the types of asexual and sexual reproduction of plants.

Thursday 

Today, we’ll look at questions on the Atmospheric Cycles.  (P.I. 7.8 spi 1,2,3,4)      These questions will address  temperature, evaporation and condensation, the water cycle, predicting weather and weather maps. We’ll look at ways to interpret these questions and the best answer choices.

Friday 

Today, we’ll look at sample questions on Structure and Properties of Matter ( P.I. 7.12 spi’s 1,2,3,4)

We’ll address questions relating to measurable properties of matter, elements ,compounds and mixtures and the differences between them and solids . liquids and gases and the comparisons and differences between them.

Please note the homework above. It is due by today in the baskets for each class.