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Science study guide

Bones Unit Exam Study Guide 2015

 

 

Students also have a packet of bones that is used as a study guide.

Students should be able to:

 

• Label 20 bones of the human body. (word bank will be provided)
• Identify the number of bones in an adult human body. (206).
• Name the three functions of the skeleton as form, protection and movement.
• Name the largest, longest bone in the body as the femur.
• Describe how bones are made up of four layers: “bone skin”, compact bone, spongy bone and bone marrow.
• Explain the reasons how we know that bone is a living thing. They heal themselves. They grow. They make blood.
• Name the five types of joints and be able to label them on the skeleton.
  • Hinge joint- Opens and closed only. (fingers, toes, knees and elbows)
  • Pivot joint- swivel- up and down and back and forth. (wrists, elbows and neck)
  • Ball and socket- can move in any directions (shoulders and hips)
  • Gliding joint-  bones must move together- (spine)
  • Locked joint- anywhere two bones have grown together and will never come apart. (Skull)
• Define
  • ligaments as tissue that connects bone to bone
  • Tendons as tissue that connects muscle to bone
  • Cartilage as the tissue that is known as soft bone like that in our nose and ears. Also, as the jelly like substance found in between bones which reduces friction.
  • Joints are where two bones meet.
     

Snacks please

We are already running low on class snacks! We have about 16 students a day asking for a class snack instead of bringing one from home.


If you are able, please send in some donations.
Thank you!!!

Vacation days

If you are planning a vacation or will be absent and know ahead of time, it's always great for me to know beforehand. Please just shoot me an email (twhalen@highlineacademy.org) Here are some things to consider when requesting work before the class has taken place:
1. My plans are fluid. If students understand new concepts quickly, we move quickly through lessons. If they have difficulty, we slowdown. It's not often possible for me to predict the pace of class.
2. If work has already been copied, I'm happy to give it to your child. If not, they will need to pick it up upon their return. I often print copies the day before we use them, in case changes need to be made.
3. My class operates heavily on class discussion. Missing school inevitably means that content will be missed that cannot be made up. Your child will most likely know the topic of our discussions on the day that they miss. Encourage your child to do some research on the topic. Take them to the library, or encourage online searches. This will build background knowledge and context.
4. To read the Highline Academy Family Handbook, and it's official policy on Make up Work, please click here and scroll to page 9.
http://www.highlineacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Family-Handbook-15.16.pdf

Skeleton practice

My daughter, Bailey, found this fun skeleton game online. You can either build a skeleton or label the bones.
Enjoy!

Skeleton game

Math practice assessment and final assessment

My math class is nearing the end of Module 1! We will be working on the math practice assessment in class on Wednesday and they will bring home a copy to study or re-work on Wednesday night.  The real assessment is on Thursday.


Here is a copy just in case...


1. Sarah works in a candy store. She has many different types of candies. She has 16 flavors of Jolly Ranchers. Her display bins are 4 rows across. Draw an array to show the total number of Jolly Ranchers.

a. Fill in the missing factor.  Write a sentence telling what it represents.
4 x __________=16

b. Write a related division sentence to find the number of Jolly Rancher flavors in each row.






2. Sarah packs 16 Jolly Ranchers into bags.  She puts two in each bag.

a. Draw a picture to show how many bags of candy Sarah packs.  How many bags of candy does she pack?


b. Sarah takes 16 Snickers and packs them into bags of 8. Draw a picture to show how many bags of Snickers Sarah packs.  How many bags of Snickers does she pack?




c. Draw an array to represent her Jolly Ranchers.  Draw a second array to represent her Snickers.  Explain the relationship between the 2 arrays using number sentences and words.







3. Sarah puts together goodie bags for a birthday party.  10 have regular candy and 10 have sugar free candy. 
This shows how she calculated the total number of goodie bags.
(2 x 5) + (2 x 5) = 4 x 5

a. Use Sarah’s method to find the total.  Explain each step with words.






b. Sarah broke 1 row of five goodie bags. Fill in the unknowns below to describe how many are broken and how many are not broken.

4 x 5 = _____ x 5 + _____ x 5



4. Sarah decides to stuff goodie bags with all hard candy next.  She decides to use 7 hard candies per bag. She makes 4 bags.

a. Draw a picture and write a multiplication sentence to find the total number of candies she uses for the 4 bags.

b. Sarah uses the equation 4 = ______   7 to figure out how many candies she needs.  Is her method correct?  Why or why not?


c. If she has a total of 30 hard candies, how many are left after she makes 4 goodie bags?

d. Sarah boxes up the 4 goodie bags.  Each box fits 2 bags of candy. Draw a picture and write a number sentence to show how much candy is in each box she fills.

Notes from Ms. Garofoli

Staff Changes

We just wanted to inform everyone that Mr. Aiyeleka is no longer employed at Highline Academy Charter School. We are thankful for his long service with the organization and only wish him the best with his endeavors. We are working on hiring for this position and will communicate to the community when we finalize something.

Literacy Night Tonight     (5:30-7:30)

Wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy some free snacks with storytellers, teachers and librarians. And, of course, buy books to support reading at home and our school library. We are half way to reaching our goal of 2,400 books sold!!

 Book Corner

   I would encourage families of students ages 9 and up to read the book, Wonder, by RJ Palacio. This book teaches all of us the importance of accepting people for who they are and our differences.