Awards Day Monday May 23rd, 21016 10:30 am Theater Monday full day of school normal dismissal Tuesday and Wednesday early release @ 1:30 for middle school May 25th, 2016 Continue reading

Final Science Exam Thursday May 19th, 2016 Some students will exempt with a 80 or higher and they must have signed form in hand on day of test in order to remain exempt Why are we talking about debt in Science because of STEM jobs–those requiring a science, technology, engineering,... Continue reading

Science Final May 19th, 2016 Student will have the option to exempt two class exams....They are required to have their exemption pass on the day of the test if not, they will be taking the exam. Parents and students must sign the pass in order for it to be valid.... Continue reading

This week will be student led discussion week.... Many of our students can do this with the appropriate guidance and encouragement. The most essential part of all of this is helping the student understand that this discussion is all about them, and what they think is important to them. Student... Continue reading

As we continue to complete this year we are talking about http://www.ajusd.org/webpages/amore/files/intro%20to%20evolution%20for%20web.pdf Make sure you are thoroughly completing your assignments and turning in required work on time Stay up to date by checking synergy....headed towards our last 4 1/2 weeks!! Continue reading

Science EOG Monday Social Studies EOG Tuesday Makeuo EOG Wednesday 6th period KINGDOM CUBE PROJECT DUE FRIDAY APRIL 22nd, 2016 Continue reading

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT EOG TESTING SCHEDULE: MIDDLE SCHOOLS SPRING 2016 Date Content Area Format Minimum Time Per Section Maximum Time Per Section Wednesday April 13 English Language Arts Parts 1 and 2 Paper/Pencil Online 60 minutes (Total: 120 minutes) 75 minutes (Total: 150 minutes) Thursday April 14 English Language... Continue reading

Atlanta Botanical Garden Through 4/30/2016 Atlanta History Center Through 7/10/2016 Atlantic Station Through 5/8/2016 Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Imax Theatre Through 5/19/2016 Starts At: 10:00 AM High Museum of Art Through 5/29/2016 April 13th - 19th Milestones End of Grade Testing Continue reading

Different Genes for Different RNAs There are 4 types of RNA, each encoded by its own type of gene. The genomic DNA contains all the information for the structure and function of an organism. In any cell, only some of the genes are expressed, that is, transcribed into RNA. There... Continue reading

Sunday March 20th, 2016 Milestone Marker on Thursday March 24th, 2016 What is DNA? We all know that elephants only give birth to little elephants, giraffes to giraffes, dogs to dogs and so on for every type of living creature. But why is this so? The answer lies in a... Continue reading

Wahsega Meeting in 105 on Thursday at 6:30 - 7:00 You can pay $165 for trip and book room on this day Payments must be in the form of cash or money order No personal checks will be accepted Almost There Genetics on Friday March 18, 2016 Milestone Marker for... Continue reading

Parent Meeting for Wahsega 7th grade field trip Tuesday March 8th, 2016 at 6pm Campbell Middle School in the theatre you can pay $165 for trip and book room on this day Payments must be in the form of cash or money order No personal checks will be accepted http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__how_meiosis_works.html... Continue reading

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__how_meiosis_works.html Compare Anything ›› vs. Mitosis and Meiosis Cells divide and reproduce in two ways: mitosis and meiosis. Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells developing from a single parent cell. Meiosis, on the other hand, is the division of a germ... Continue reading

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter28/animation__how_meiosis_works.html Don't forget to log online and complete usatestprep.com username and password:lunch number Continue reading

http://www1.whsd.net/courses/H0018/Chapter_8_Mendel_and_Heredity/Mendel%20and%20Heredity%20Notes.pdf Genetics Genetics is the study of how traits are transmitted from one generation to another. It is crucial to our understanding of disease processes, as well as our understanding of the process of evolution. What is a Gene? A gene is a sequence of DNA bases responsible for the... Continue reading

Look ahead @ Genetics, Heredity, and Reproduction Review Notes Practice problems Check out hyperlinks Write down questions to ask your teacher when you return Heredity is the passing on of characteristics from one generation to the next. It is the reason why offspring look like their parents. It also explains... Continue reading

Progress Reports go home Friday Feb. 12th After school Valentine's Dance her in the Cafeteria 4:45 - 6:00 No Spartan Academy Sat Feb. 13th, 2016... Therefore pay close attention and make notes as you study each organ system to help you with your summary. Systems in the human body How... Continue reading

Thursday Feb. 4th 2016 Almost There Test Friday Feb. 5th The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. The respiratory system is the set of organs that allows a person... Continue reading

Organs of the Respiratory System Facts: Oxygen and other gases enter in the body through the lungs. In the lungs oxygen is moved into the bloodstream and carried through the body. Red blood cells carried the carbon dioxide and transport it back to the lungs, where it leaves the body... Continue reading

and here's why Starting this Tuesday we will be covering Lymphatic system Cardivascular system Integumentary system Practice these questions and see what you know Integumentary System 1. A group of tissues that performs a specific function is a(n) organ system. organism. tissue. organ. 2. The outermost layer of the skin... Continue reading

Students will present lessons on these two systems starting today to their classmates Wednesday January 13, 2016 Science Milestone Marker 2 all week. ONCE AGAIN NO SCHOOL MONDAY ! Monday January 18th, 2016 Continue reading

Hope you had an awesome break! Students will be conducting research and presenting information to their classmates on one of the following topics. What body system helps humans turn the food they eat into energy? (Digestive.) What body system helps humans breathe? (Respiratory.) What body system controls other body systems?... Continue reading

School reopens January 5th, 2016 Name: Components Role Skeletal System Bones, Associated cartilages, Joints Strength, Support, Shape, Protection, Leverage, Cell Production Muscular System Muscles (Skeletal Muscles, Smooth mucles, Cardiac Muscles) Motor power for movements of body parts. Nervous System Brain, Spinal Cord, Nerves, Nerve Endings Control and Coordination of all... Continue reading

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_the_cell_cycle_works.html I CAN TELL YOU WHAT"S HAPPENING!!!! Name the phase Tell what happens during this phase What phase is missing? Illustrate me It's Christmas Break....No School Dec. 21st-Jan.4th, 2016....Classes will resume on Jan. 5th, 2016 Have a safe and wonderful holiday! Continue reading