Mrs. Edge's Science Class Blog

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Taiga

Links	What To Do:
1. Taiga Video (in class video) Taiga Video (outside of class)	Taiga Video Guided Notes
2. Taiga Powerpoint	View PP and take notes
3. Taiga Tree Adaptation Project	1. Read the Article and create a drawing of a tree with 7 adaptations explained Life as a Tree in the Taiga – Article to Read Taiga Tree Instructions – Instructions and Extra Pictures to look at
4. Taiga Check	Take the Taiga check. Be sure to put your class period before your last name. · Score of 80 or higher = work on invasive species project. · Score of less than 80 = review your notes.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Tundra Biome Learning Module

Learning Module Assignment Links	What to do:
1. Check Your Tundra Video Question Answers	View PP and correct handout
2. Read about the Tundra	- Answer the key questions about the Tundra on your handout. Be sure to look at the side bars to read about the animals and plants of the Tundra.
3. Tundra Powerpoint	-- GRAB A MAP FROM THE FRONT View the Powerpoint and take notes in your notebook. Study over them and review them for about 5-10 minutes.
4. Ecological Issues in the Tundra Video	Answer the question in a paragraph: What does the permafrost hold inside of it and what happens when the permafrost melts? How can this effect the Biosphere (the world)?
5. Tundra Check --	Take the Tundra Check Mini Quiz If you didn’t make at least an 80, you need to go back to the Powerpoint and re-read all the slides. You should study your notes. If you made an 80 or higher = work on your invasive species project.

Go the the following links and practice - You do not need to write the answers on paper.
Complete 30 problems in each category -- and then have me check your score.

1. Practice Addition of Integers

2. Practice Subtraction of Integers

3. Practice Multiplication with Integers - Remember when the signs are the same the answer is positive. When the signs are different, the sign of the answer is negative.

4. Practice Division of Integers - Remember when the signs are the same the answer is positive. When the signs are different, the sign of the answer is negative.