7^th Grade Science

We are reading Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson.  Students are learning new vocabulary, answering study guide questions as well as learning about the spread of yellow fever in the 1790’s.  Students will do a variety of activities while reading the novel.

8^th Grade Science

Students are currently studying Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles.  Next they will study birds and mammals.  This unit of study on animals will end with a comparative dissection activity in which lab groups will dissect 9 specimens.  This will take place the last week of March or the first week of April.

Sea World Trip information:  please send in your payments for the 8^th grade trip to Sea World, May 4 – 7, 2010.  The cost of the trip is $450 per student which includes the fee for the bus.  8^th grade students will be given the opportunity to sell Little Caesar’s pizza kits in order to earn money toward their trip.  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

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Volunteers to judge the Science Fair on Wednesday, February 3, 2010.  Please notify me via email if you are interested.

The science article originally scheduled to be turned in on December 17 has been moved to January 14.  The bonus article is due as well on January 14.  The articles may be turned in early.  Science fair is Wednesday, February 3.  The lab write up form is due on January 20, 2010.  The completed project is due Friday January 29, 2010.

7^th Grade

Students are continuing their studies of Genetics.  The concepts will continue as we explore modern genetics.  The unit on Bacteria and Viruses will follow.

8^th Grade

Students have finished their studies of the respiratory and excretory system.  Next, the endocrine and reproductive system will be covered.  This will finish up the study of the human body.  Students will receive a new textbook in which we will study animals.

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7th Grade
Genetics is the next unit of study. Students will be doing a variety of activities dealing with Punnett Squares, DNA, and RNA.

8th Grade
Students finished their food log project for science and PE.  Students will continue their study of the human body.  Next, students will study circulation and then the nervous system.

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We will discuss science fair topics during the month of October.

7th Grade
Students are studying plant and animal cells. Their edible cell project is due next week. Next we will be studying cell processes and energy. Students will select science fair topics and begin researching their topic. 7th grade will write a science research paper in English with Mrs. Borth. This paper will coincide with their science fair project.

8th Grade
Students will finish up Bones, Muscles and Skin. They did a great job creating a song which incorporated the bones of the body. Next, we will study digestions. Students will be required to keep a food journal in which they record everything they eat. They will then complete an analysis of their eating habits and make recommendations on how they could improve their eating habits. Students will select their science fair topics during the month of October as well.

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• President – Dallas Swayzer
• Vice President – Cody Robb
• Secretary – Kayla Feaster
• Treasurer –
• Parliamentarian –

NJHS members include: Rakel Barrientos, Michael Benjamin, Christina Brieno, Jeffrey Cervenka, Harrison Cruz, Ryan Dooley, Cole Gentry, Claire Hawkins, Hannah Johnson, Caroline Robb, Cody Robb, Orion Salters, and Dallas Swayzer.

On the agenda were upcoming events, fundraisers and service projects.  The students will host a Book/Bake Sale October 13.  Look for the NJHS booth at the Halloween Carnival, October 31.  Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 30.

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