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Thursday/Friday Attendance Message/Response in Google Classroom

Thursday/Friday Attendance Message/Response

Hi Everyone! :) 
I just wanted to say really quickly that this has been a very challenging year and we made it through (school wise), together.  Zooming this entire year and some of last year was not easy. I really appreciate each and every one of you. 

I think we all learned a lot this year.  In this last question, I'm going to ask you to share something that worked for you in science class this year and something that didn't.  I really hope we don't ever have to conduct school like this again.  Just in case, I'm asking for your feedback in this way.  

I hope you all have a enjoyable and restful summer.  Best wishes regarding all of your futures! 

Take great care,
Ms. Stowers

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Monday/Tuesday Attendance Goal Setting Questions!  in Google Classroom

Monday/Tuesday Attendance Goal Setting Questions!

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a decent year considering these unusual circumstances.  Now, we are getting ready to close out the year which is a good time to think about the future! 
Please respond to the following questions and make sure to number them.  


1.  What are two goals you have for the future?  Any goals at all.  It could be related to high school, college, career choice when you are an adult, family, future home or something else is fine too! 


2.  What will you need to do to accomplish those goals? 


I hope you pick something fun that are looking forward to and then just make sure to include the steps you would take to make sure you can reach the goal.  :)


We zoom for periods 1, 3, 5 Monday and Thursday 
We zoom for period 2,4,6 on Friday (Tuesday we have promotion activities)

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PSA - Public Service Announcement Assignment in Google Classroom

PSA - Public Service Announcement Assignment

On google slides, a google doc or a video, make a public service announcement for either internet safety, sexting, bullying/harassment or human trafficking.  


This is meant to be a informative message in whatever format you choose from above that gives the following information in a simple, interesting and easy to understand way: 
-What it is
-Dangers and consequences 
-Some real Statistical Data (based on internet research and site it) about how common it is
-How to protect yourself

Try to include a catchy title, color, appropriate images and important information


At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this google doc that guides you through the google slides).

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Positive Prevention PLUS Summary in Google Classroom

Positive Prevention PLUS Summary

Open the doc and follow the instructions.  

At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this google doc that guides you through the google slides).

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HIV - AIDs Epidemic Info Assignment in Google Classroom

HIV - AIDs Epidemic Info Assignment

Use the HIV - AIDs google slides and lecture during zoom to answer the following question....

What are the main important points from this lesson.  (include at least four important things) 
Please record in complete sentences.

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Teen Pregnancy:  Choices and Responsibilities   in Google Classroom

Teen Pregnancy: Choices and Responsibilities

Use the google slides, to answer the questions on the posted google doc.  IMPORTANT....there is essential information (some answers) in the speaker notes (at the bottom of the screen)  section of the google slides.  


At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this google doc that guides you through the google slides).

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Positive Prevention - Preventing an Unplanned Pregnancy in Google Classroom

Positive Prevention - Preventing an Unplanned Pregnancy

Use the google slides, to answer the questions on the posted google doc.  IMPORTANT....there is essential information (some answers) in the speaker notes (at the bottom of the screen)  section of the google slides.  


At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this google doc that guides you through the google slides).

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Relationships - Protecting Yourself and Others  in Google Classroom

Relationships - Protecting Yourself and Others

Use the google slides, possibly research and your thoughts to answer the questions on the posted google doc.  


At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this google doc that guides you through the google slides).

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Positive Prevention: Gender Identity and Orientation  in Google Classroom

Positive Prevention: Gender Identity and Orientation

After viewing the google slides that are going to be discussed in class, what do you think is the point of this lesson? 
Please answer thoroughly in complete sentences.  Please do not view on your own.  I need to explain during zoom before you answer.  


At the end of the 3 weeks of positive prevention lessons, there will be one grade entered into Aeries  based on your participation in the various activities you engage in (like this discussion question).

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Apex. 7.3 (Application of Waves Test) in Google Classroom

Apex. 7.3 (Application of Waves Test)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 7.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(20 points)

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Apex 7.2 (Waves and Technology)  in Google Classroom

Apex 7.2 (Waves and Technology)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 7.2 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Waves in Technology Research Project  in Google Classroom

Waves in Technology Research Project

Due before your Thursday Class starts (Next Thursday - May 6) .  


Click on the link below to read all of the instructions.  


:)

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Apex 7.1 (Interaction of Waves and Matter)  in Google Classroom

Apex 7.1 (Interaction of Waves and Matter)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 7.1 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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6.3  Waves Test  in Google Classroom

6.3 Waves Test

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 6.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(20 points)

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Apex 6.2 (Electromagnetic Waves)  in Google Classroom

Apex 6.2 (Electromagnetic Waves)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 6.2 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex 6.1 (Mechanical Waves) in Google Classroom

Apex 6.1 (Mechanical Waves)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 6.1 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex 5.3 (Energy Test)  in Google Classroom

Apex 5.3 (Energy Test)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 5.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(20 points)

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Apex 5.2 (Energy Transfer and Transformation) in Google Classroom

Apex 5.2 (Energy Transfer and Transformation)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 5.2 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex 5.1:  Describing Energy  in Google Classroom

Apex 5.1: Describing Energy

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 5.1 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Zoom Assignment/Study Guide in Google Classroom

Zoom Assignment/Study Guide

-Click on the link below and follow the directions during zoom breakout rooms.

-You will get zoom participation for engaging in this assignment. You will be creating an excellent study guide for yourself.

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Apex 4.3 Review and Test (Noncontact Forces)  in Google Classroom

Apex 4.3 Review and Test (Noncontact Forces)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 4.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(Appx. 20 points)

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Apex 4.2 Gravitational Force  in Google Classroom

Apex 4.2 Gravitational Force

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Electromagnetic Forces Feb 8-12 Final Draft  in Google Classroom

Electromagnetic Forces Feb 8-12 Final Draft

Follow the instructions in zoom and on the attached lesson plan for the week.
Submit when completed.

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Apex 4.1 Electromagnetic Forces in Google Classroom

Apex 4.1 Electromagnetic Forces

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex 3.4 Review and Test (Force and Motion)  in Google Classroom

Apex 3.4 Review and Test (Force and Motion)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.4 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(Appx. 20 points)

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Apex 3.3 (Effects of Forces)  in Google Classroom

Apex 3.3 (Effects of Forces)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.3 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex  3.2 (Describing Motion) in Google Classroom

Apex 3.2 (Describing Motion)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.2 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Apex 3.1 (Describing Forces) in Google Classroom

Apex 3.1 (Describing Forces)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 3.1 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Warm up/Summary: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Vape Advertising
 in Google Classroom

Warm up/Summary: Deconstructing and Reconstructing Vape Advertising

Students will complete their own document during zoom breakout rooms. This should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.
You can answer with bullet points or complete sentences. Whatever works best for you.
Every student submits their own copy when completed.

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Apex. 2.3 Exploring the Universe Test  in Google Classroom

Apex. 2.3 Exploring the Universe Test

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 2.3 Test section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(20 points)

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Apex 2.2 (Space Exploration)  in Google Classroom

Apex 2.2 (Space Exploration)

Follow the instructions in the google doc below on how to get into the apex program to complete the apex 2.2 section.
It will not be graded in google classroom but will be graded in the apex program and entered in Aeries as usual.
(10 points)

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Exploring Space Assignment  in Google Classroom

Exploring Space Assignment

Follow the instructions posted in the google doc.

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Apex 2.1 (The Universe)  in Google Classroom

Apex 2.1 (The Universe)

Click on the link, read, and follow the instructions. :)

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Galaxies and the Universe Assign. 
 in Google Classroom

Galaxies and the Universe Assign.

Click on the link below and follow the directions. :)

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Gravity & The Solar System Classwork
 in Google Classroom

Gravity & The Solar System Classwork

Click on the on the link and follow the directions in the doc below.

Use the "week 12 lesson plan" attached in the stream to pace yourself.

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Thursday/Friday Attendance Question  in Google Classroom

Thursday/Friday Attendance Question

Please answer this attendance question.
What is your favorite breakfast? :)

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Sun, Earth, Moon Assignment  in Google Classroom

Sun, Earth, Moon Assignment

Click on the on the link and follow the directions in the doc below.

Use the "week 11 lesson plan" attached in the stream to pace yourself.

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Gene Editing Assignment in Google Classroom

Gene Editing Assignment

Click on the link below and follow the instructions.

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Biotechnology Intro Assignment Oct. 19-23 in Google Classroom

Biotechnology Intro Assignment Oct. 19-23

Monday/Tuesday
-Start Google Doc below - Biotechnology Intro Assignment Oct. 19-23
We will do all of the Monday/Tuesday portion in class together.
-Start Apex 4.3 Biotechnology (work on the study portion)

Thursday/Friday
-Finish Google doc below -Biotechnology Intro Assignment Oct. 19-23
-Complete all of Apex 4.3 Biotechnology (finish the quiz)


At the end of the week
-Submit fully completed google doc
-Finish all of APEX 4.3 by completing everything including the quiz

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Classwork: Genes and DNA Assignment in Google Classroom

Classwork: Genes and DNA Assignment

Monday/Tuesday
-Start Google Doc below - Classwork: Genes and DNA (Complete part 1)
-Start Apex 4.2 Genes and DNA (work on the study portion)

Thursday/Friday
-Finish Google doc below -Classwork: Genes and DNA (Complete part 2)
-Complete all of Apex 4.2 (finish the quiz)


At the end of the week
-Submit fully completed google doc
-Finish all of APEX 4.2 by completing everything including the quiz

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Inheritance: How traits are passed on Assign.
 in Google Classroom

Inheritance: How traits are passed on Assign.

Monday/Tuesday
-How Traits are passed down distance learning pptx below (zoom)
-Start Google Doc below - Inheritance: How Traits are passed on Assign. 1-9 (start in zoom)
-Start Apex 4.1 (work on the study portion)

Thursday/Friday
-Finish How traits are passed down distance learning . pptx (zoom)
-Complete all of Apex 4.1 (finish the quiz)
-Finish last part of the google doc below Punnett Square Check

At the end of the week
-Submit fully completed google doc
-Finish all of APEX 4.1 by completing everything including the quiz

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Natural Selection in Action  in Google Classroom

Natural Selection in Action

Hi Science 8!
Click on the link below and follow the instructions.
Tuesday/Wed
-Complete Natural Selection in Action
-5.4 Review (use the flash cards to guide your review of 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 sections/notes)
-Review your notes/sections for 5.1 and 5.2

Thursday/Friday
-Natural Selection Survival Game
-5.4 Review (use the flash cards to guide your review of 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 sections/notes)
-Review you notes/sections 5.3
-TAKE THE APEX UNIT 5 TEST when ready (All of Unit 5 = 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 quizzes MUST be completed by the end of the week. We are moving forward with a new chapter the following week)

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Natural Selection Assignment in Google Classroom

Natural Selection Assignment

Hi Science 8!
Click on the link below and follow the instructions.
Monday/Tuesday
Natural Selection Virtual Lab (on this google doc and Questions to be done today)
Start viewing apex 5.3.1 (the Study portion)

Thursday/Friday
Darwin's 5 points of natural selection (the one scenario on this google doc)
Pick up with apex 5.3 and go through all sections and complete the quiz

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5.2     Assignment  1 & 2 Supplemental for the week.  in Google Classroom

5.2 Assignment 1 & 2 Supplemental for the week.

Monday/Tuesday
Suggested order of operations:
- Apex 5.2.1 (complete the study portion)
-Assignment 1 (on this google doc attached below)

Thursday/Friday
Suggested order of operations
-Assignment 2 (on this google doc)
-Pick up with Apex and finish all the way through the 5.2 quiz.

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Flip Grid Science Introduction! in Google Classroom

Flip Grid Science Introduction!

Hi students!
The main reason for this assignment is so I can pronounce your name correctly and just get to know you a little better!
Please click on the link below and follow the directions.
I don't want you to be stressed out over this. If you run into any trouble, please contact me. :)

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Wonder Wand Summary Assign. in Google Classroom

Wonder Wand Summary Assign.

Hi Students!
After seeing the Wonder Wand demonstration during zoom, click on the link below, answer the questions and then submit your assignment.
Thanks!

***Important**** = If you were absent and unable to see the wonder wand example during the zoom session, it is okay to skip #1 and #4. I can't share the video yet because it will give away the answer which I will share later when everyone completes the assignment. :)

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Engage with your class/Discussion Question!  in Google Classroom

Engage with your class/Discussion Question!

Hi Class!
-After our zoom lesson related to privacy online, here is a discussion question to answer. I wanted to give you an opportunity to engage with and start to get to know your classmates because the first assignment, the survey questions from Monday/Tuesday, won't be shared with students.

For fun.....
-QUESTION: If you got to choose one place anywhere in the world to visit for an end of the year field trip, where would you pick and why?
-Please answer the question in 3 - 5 (or more) complete sentences. You can include some of the fun things you would want to do while visiting the place you picked.

-Respond to at least 2 students comments (2-3 sentences), in a respectful way also using complete sentences.
Some examples: You may:
1.Agree and add on
2.Explain a connection
3.Did they teach you something new or give you a new idea

Note:
-Just make sure to be kind in your responses
-I don't think you will be able to see other posts until you post your own.

When finished, hope you have a great weekend and see you on Monday/Tuesday next week!

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Student Survey Questions and Social Media Footprint Reflection in Google Classroom

Student Survey Questions and Social Media Footprint Reflection

Welcome to your first Assignment!!!
The first part of class today was the class zoom about internet safety.
Part two of the day is your independent work where you will work on your own.
1. Student Survey Questions
Here are some questions that will help me get to know you a little better. These Questions/Answers will not be shared with the class. Thanks for your participation today!
Thank you for filling it out!
-Please click on the link below
-Follow the instructions by answering and highlighting your answers or using a different color text
-Then submit your survey and reflection question through google classroom