Mr. Bailey's Science ClassroomDearborn Public Schools

Mar 11th Happy End of the Fourth Marking Period

Good news class, you survived the 4th carding marking and you are 2/3 of the way through your 7th Grade year.

Bad news class, you only get 2 more card marking with your favorite teacher ever ;-).

Final grades are pretty much done, but if you want the most accurate grade, you will want to check your student connect on Sunday during the afternoon. Unfortunately, I can no longer accept any missing work as you have no way to give it to me before I have to post grades.

*For Parents*

If you did not receive the slip, Spring conferences will be held Tuesday after school from 3:30-6:30. All are welcome to attend but I highly encourage the attendance of parents who are worried about your child’s grade. I will also be calling to invite you if I have a worry about your child’s year long grade.

I hope to see you Tuesday regardless to catch up and discuss your child’s progress.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this excellent spring weather!

–Mr. Bailey

Mar 8th Cell Actions Test Information

Howdy class,

I want to start out by congratulating you, you just about finished your 4th card marking of 7th grade! Only two more to go!

Along with the end of the card marking, comes card marking grades. I understanding some of you were less than happy about your grade on today’s test. Everyone should now be able to review the test on iLearn to see which questions you had wrong. However, you will not be able to see the correct answer (I can’t make it THAT easy for you).

I have talked to a number of you about retaking the test, and I am going to allow it regardless of the grade you received on the first test.

In order to retake this test, you must do the following:

1. Be missing NO MORE than one assignment in the class.
2. Inform your parent of your score (they are now on Student Connect) so they are also aware of your score.
3. Have your parent write something to me indicating that they saw your score by writing the score in the letter. They also need to sign the letter giving permission for the retake.
4. This letter doesn’t need to be anything long, just a couple of sentences informing me of the above.
5. The retest will be scheduled for Thursday after school, if this does not work you need to let me know ASAP (retakes must still be done by the end of the week).

*There will be an optional tutoring session in my room tomorrow for 30 minutes after school*

Please, email me with any questions.

-Mr. Bailey

Mar 7th Chapter 2 Test Study Guide

Hey class,

This is you reminder to study for tomorrow’s test!

You were working on your study guides today in class, but I wanted to provide you with the correct answers to compare your own to. Also, note the questions that I put a star (*) next to. These questions are the most important concepts form these sections.

Chapter 2 Study Guide (Front)

Chapter 2 Study Guide (Back)

The test will be 20 questions, multiple choice. It will be done on the computers to prepare you for the M-Step in May.

I am certain you will all do exceptional on tomorrow’s test!

-Mr. Bailey

Mar 4th Homework for the weekend

Hello everyone,

Here are a couple things to keep in mind over the weekend.

1. Your story boards are due Monday, no exceptions.
2. Homework on a separate sheet of paper

   Pg. 41

   Questions 1-4 and 7

   For number 7, do not write the question

3. You have a test on Tuesday. The test cover diffusion, Osmosis, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. The test will be on the computers to prepare you for the M-Step in May.
4. Enjoy your weekend

-Mr. Bailey

Mar 3rd Homework

Hello everyone. I had an issue uploading the information for the homework. Because this was an issue that was my fault, I won’t punish you. The assignment will not be due tomorrow.

Mr. Bailey

Mar 1st Homework for 3/1/16

Hey everyone,

Today will have to be a quick post on the blog, I just wanted to give you the homework as a reminder.

Illustrated Dictionary Foldable

Section 2.2 Vocabulary, page 38

Photosynthesis

Cellular Respiration

Fermentation

Also, please be sure to bring the note card you worked on today to class tomorrow, we will be using them!

-Mr. Bailey

Feb 26th Photosynthesis Foldable

Hope everyone enjoyed their snow day! Unfortunately, because we lost a day of school, we had to do a little bit extra in class today. For homework, you needed to finish putting together and coloring your photosynthesis foldables. As promised, here is an idea of how your’s should look when finished (you will add colors though).

Paste on page 40B of your ISN (39B for 6th hour)

Photosynthesis of a Leaf (Bottom)

Photosynthesis of a Leaf (Top)

Enjoy your weekend.

REMEMBER: MONDAY IS OUR FIELD TRIP, PLEASE TRY TO WEAR YOUR PINK SHIRT DAY SHIRTS!

IF YOU ARE NOT PACKING A LUNCH, YOU MUST BRING MONEY FOR THE FOOD COURT!

• Mr. Bailey

Feb 23rd Osmosis Brochures

Hello class!

I just wanted to give a couple of resources to help you in your research for your osmosis brochures.

For starters, here is a cleaner, more specific idea of what to include on each of the inside portions of the brochure.  Osmosis Brochure

If you are trying to research the sodium (salt) and sugar amounts for a food or drink, please make sure you are looking up the correct size. Also, be sure that you are including the correct size of the item (like a 12oz. coke) in your brochure, so the reader has a better idea.

A good resource to use for your research is the “My Fitness Pal” website, where you can search by item.

Remember, these are due Friday.

I will see everyone in class tomorrow.

-Bailey

Feb 19th Science Olympic events for Friday, February 19, 2016

Another round of events done today everyone, nice job!

Today we tried to see who was able to hold their breath the longest, our overall winner was Suzanne S. She managed to hold her breath for longer than I could have ever expected, and unless she is incredibly sneaky, she did not break the rules. Trust me, I was sitting next to her when she did it.

Some groups also managed to find time for the push up competition, and our highest recorded amount there was Hassan C. with 64 push up!

Please, remember the importance of these activities class. It isn’t about who is the best, it was about testing out our own organ systems to see how they work and what they do for us.

On that note, make sure all the questions from both Thursday and Friday are finished this weekend. Even the two questions on the back of today’s sheet. Even if you did not do push ups, you are still able to answer both of those questions using the other 2 events.

Enjoy your weekend, see you on Monday.

-Mr. Bailey

Feb 18th Day 1 of the Science Olympics

Hey class,

Nice job today on the standing long jump activity. It’s safe to say that majority of you can jump significantly further than I can, I was impressed!

Remember, the homework!

Finish the back side of today’s lab sheet. For each Organ System please write 1-2 sentences explaining how it was used today.

Our furthest jumpers today were Conor W. and Alec P. with a tie of 251 cm.

Tomorrow’s activities will be revealed in class.

See you then!

-Mr. Bailey