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*The Organ Systems test will be on Thursday, December 14. If you are absent due to illness or athletics, it is your responsibility to arrange an alternate time with Mr. Mak. Study Strategies 1) Study with a friend or family member! 2) Re-watch the videos we went over in class. Can you explain the function(s) of each system and the role of all key components? 3) Look over the notes taken in class. Can you explain the function(s) of each system and the role of all key components? 4) Use the hints below as a checklist, to see if you are ready! If not, review any areas you don't feel confident. 5) See Mr. Mak for any extra help, if needed. Respiratory -Can you explain the function of the respiratory system -Can you explain the role of the diaphragm when inhaling and exhaling -Do you known the path oxygen follows as it travels through the respiratory system and all key components it passes from mouth to alveoli/capillaries -Can you describe how gas exchange takes place ...

Learning Goal: Make sure you understand the function of all major parts of all organ systems that we went over in class. Respiratory System video from today's lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kacMYexDgHg Another respiratory system video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NUxvJS-_0k Digestive System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PzANr8VyUg Nervous System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaAwIN1gPm4 Skeletal System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8x6tZI2hVI Cardiovascular System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppNuQMjySiE

*Final Products are due your FIRST Science class back, the week of Dec 11, 2017                             Can you describe the function of each organ system illustrated above? -To be completed in groups of two -The project can be completed in any format that covers all learning goals (video, presentation, board game, models, report, etc.) -For the organ system selected: 1 ) Describe the structure and function of t wo specialized cell types (drawing or model with labels and info.) 2) Describe the structure and function  of one important tissue (drawing or model with labels and info.) 3) Describe the structure and function of two key organs  (drawing or model with labels and info.) 4) Describe one disorder common to the cells, tissues or organs of this systems. Explain how it is dealt with. Treated vs. cured? (explanation / image) ...

                                                 Which organelle is this? What is its function? *If you need any final extra help, Mr. Mak will be available after school on Monday in the D&T room 3:15-4:00 *If you miss the test due to Athletics or illness, it is your responsibility to co-ordinate a make-up time with Mr. Mak *Look over the list below to see if you are ready for our test.  Focus on reviewing the topic you are less confident with! -Review the three main ideas of the Cell Theory (ted ed video/questions) -Understand the difference between unicellular and multicellular (organelle video/questions) -Understand the difference between Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic (organelle video/questions) -Describe the function of all major organelles found in animal and plant cells (organelle video/video games) -Identify key organelles by the...

*Quick reminder that our unit test will be on Tuesday November 7, 2017 (Plant, Animal and Bacterial Organelles, Photosynthesis, Microscopes, Scientific Method). I will post some study hints next week.... *Rotocopters/Scientific Method Lab Report is due to Mr. Mak by Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Rotocopter Mini-Lab Report – Introduction to Using the Scientific Method 1.      Briefly explain what the Scientific Method is. 2.      List the key steps in the Scientific Method. 3.      Write out the Question or Problem you will be investigating. 4.      Write down the Hypothesis/Prediction of what you think will happen for each of your new rotocopter designs. *Include one hypothesis per Rotocopter design (i.e. - you need two hypotheses) 5.      List all Materials you will need. 6a)      Write out the Procedure you will follo...

*If you did not complete these in class, you may sign out the "mini-textbook" for one evening *Due to Mr. Mak by Tuesday, Oct 31! -Read pg. 17 + answer #2,3,4 -Read pg. 18-19 + answer #3,4 -Read pg. 20-21 #1,2,3,4 -Read pg. 32-33 + answer #1,2 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) *For any budding Scientists at JSB, there is a FREE weekly lecture I highly recommend checking out with your family. The information is linked below: http://rciscience.ca/lectures/ fall-2017-rciscience-talks/