Trimester 1 Final Exam

Is it that time already? Have we really been learning together for 12 weeks? Its been said that time flies when your having fun. Is it true? You be the judge. The final exam is scheduled for Friday, November 20th. Focus your study time on the "Big 50" learning objectives.

This week, we honor the veterans of our glorious United States of America. If you know someone who is in the military or was in the past, be sure to express your gratitude for their sacrifice.

Homage to Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

     We have been studying living things. Remember Anton van Leeuwenhoek was more than just a guy with a strange name- he was one of the pioneering scientists who studies microorganisms. Hopefully you are able to think of at least six characteristics that all living things have in common. Please enjoy the slide show powered by animoto.

Trimester Three Review

Click here to view the third trimester Jeopardy game!

Dis you get the "STD"?

Click here for Reproduction StudyStack games!

Today we did a lab that demonstrates how quickly a sexually transmitted disease can be spread through a population. While most suffer from severe symptoms (fluid discharges, pain, burning sensation when going pee), some people do not show symptoms at all which makes it hard to determine who is infected. You can't always tell who has an STD just be looking at someone. Hopefully you will spend a minute talking about STDs and pregnancy as a family. Remember, there is only one way to be 100% sure of not getting an STD or causing a pregnancy: Abstinence!

You're a STAR!

Congratulations on getting through STAR testing this week! I know you tried your hardest and soon, your efforts will pay off! Soon, we will be learning about light. Then, its reproduction, STDs and finally FROGS!!! Only 5 weeks left! lets finish the year strong!

Mr. Simpson

Optical Illusions!

Here is the link to the optical illusions page I demonstrated for you in class today. Remember, images like these are the result of your brain trying to interpret the messages your eyes are sending it. Have fun!

Optical Illusions!