LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, FEBRUARY 13 TO FEBRUARY 17, 2011

This week the students are going to learn about:

CHAPTER 14; BONES, MUSCLES, AND SKIN

·        Body Organization and Homeostasis   

               -        Cells
                  -        Tissues
                  -        Organs and Organ Systems
                  -        Homeostasis

      ·        The Skeletal System

               -        What the Skeletal System does
                  -        Joints of the Skeleton
                  -        Bones-Strong and Living
                  -        Taking Care of Your Bones

       ·        The Muscular System

               -        Types of Muscle

                  -        Muscles at Work

        ·        The Skin

-        The Body’s Tough Covering

                  -        The Epidermis
                  -        The Dermis
                  -        Caring for Your Skin

 STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

 Classwork / Homework:

Section 1, Assessments, p473

Section 2, Assessment, p481
Section 3, Assessment, p486
Section 4, Assessment, p493

Friday February 17, and Monday February 20, Holiday, President’s Day

Tuesday, February 21, we will have our
Fourth Evaluation for Third Quarter (chapter 14, Bones, Muscles, and Skin)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-3140