LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 1, 2013

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

YEARBOOK PICTURES – You will have your picture taken (with caps and gowns) on Tuesday, February 26, from 2:10 to 3:00 pm.

SCIENCE FAIR – Will be on Wednesday 27, which is a half day (a.m. schedule). The presentations will start at 9:30 am, and you only need to bring your snack and science fair project.