BVMS Lesson Plans

Andrew Kelly — 7th Grade

Clarissa Lindstad — Science (Life Science)Updated: Jul 14, 2026, 10:03 AM · JSON ·

Week 1Aug 18 – 22, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 8/18
  • No School
Tuesday 8/19
  • No School
Wednesday 8/20
  • To identify the characteristics of living things
  • Living vs Nonliving Activity
  • About Me worksheet
  • Intro to Life Science
  • First Day of School
  • About Me Wkst 8/21
Thursday 8/21
  • To identify the characteristics of living things
  • Room Tour and Expectations
  • Read pages 5-12 in textbook
Friday 8/22
  • To identify the characteristics of living things
  • Savvas Video: Living Things
  • Google Classroom and online textbook tour
  • Savvas Interactivity: “What all living things have in common”

Week 2Aug 25 – 29, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 8/25
  • To distinguish between living and nonliving things based on the presence of cells
  • It’s Alive! 8/26
  • Quiz Wed 8/27
Tuesday 8/26
  • To distinguish between living and nonliving things based on the presence of cells
  • Finish It’s Alive! Lab
  • Review for Quiz
  • It’s Alive! (end of clas)
  • Quiz Wed 8/27
Wednesday 8/27
  • To recognize and explore the components of the cell theory, that cells are the basic unit of life
  • Quiz
  • Read 63-66
  • Savvas Cell Theory Video
Thursday 8/28
  • To distinguish between living and nonliving things based on the presence of cells
  • Review Cell Theory
  • Cell Theory Video
  • Read 73-80
Friday 8/29
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Cell Notes Worksheet
  • Draw Animal and Plant Cells

Week 3Sep 1 – 5, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 9/1
  • NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 9/2
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Savvas Video: Cell Structures
  • Review: draw a cell
  • Assign: Cell Exploration Slides
  • Cell Exploration Slides 9/5
  • Study 9/5
Wednesday 9/3
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
Thursday 9/4
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
Friday 9/5
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Quiz: Cell Structures
  • Onion and Cheek Lab

Week 4Sep 8 – 12, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 9/8
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
Tuesday 9/9
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
Wednesday 9/10
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Finish Presentations if needed
  • Review Game
Thursday 9/11
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Cell Test
  • Egg Lab introduction: complete vocab
Friday 9/12
  • To identify the parts of a cell, describe how each part contribute to the function as a whole
  • Read pages 82-86
  • Notes
  • Egg Lab Day 1
  • Egg Lab

Week 5Sep 15 – 19, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 9/15
  • To observe the role of the cell membrane in cell function
  • Read 87-88: Notes
  • Egg Lab Day 2/3
  • Egg Lab (9/18)
  • Study (9/18)
Tuesday 9/16
  • To observe the role of the cell membrane in cell function
  • Egg Lab Day 4
  • HIH Worksheet
  • Interactivity: Cell Transport
  • Egg Lab (9/18)
  • HIH Worksheet (9/17)
  • Study (9/18)
  • Interactivity (9/17)
Wednesday 9/17
  • To observe the role of the cell membrane in cell function
  • Egg Lab Day 5: Finish questions and turn in
  • Finish Interactivity: Cell Transport
  • Review Activity
  • Egg Lab (9/18)
  • Study (9/18)
Thursday 9/18
  • To observe the role of the cell membrane in cell function
  • Finish Review Activity
  • Cell Transport Quiz
Friday 9/19
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Read 108-114
  • Interactivity: Making Energy for Cells
  • Interactivity: Making Energy for Cells (9/22)

Week 6Sep 22 – 26, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 9/22
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Finish Notes
  • Video
  • Cellular Respiration Reading Worksheet
  • Case Study: Mole-Rats
  • Case Study 9/23
  • CR Worksheet 9/23
Tuesday 9/23
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Food Inquiry Lab
  • Food Lab 9/25
Wednesday 9/24
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Food Inquiry Lab
  • Food Lab 9/25
Thursday 9/25
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Exercise Lab
  • Exercise Lab 9/26
Friday 9/26
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Finish Exercise Lab
  • Fermentation: Pop Lab Background Knowledge
  • Yeast
  • Study 10/8

Week 7Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 9/29
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Pop Lab 9/30
  • Study 10/8
Tuesday 9/30
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Pop Lab: Day 2
  • Soft Drinks
  • Finish conclusion and questions
  • Pop Lab 9/30
  • Study 10/8
Wednesday 10/1
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Reading: 98-105
  • Notes
  • Video
  • Review Energy Challenge
  • Study 10/8
Thursday 10/2
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Photosynthesis Review Game
  • Cellular Respiration vs Photosynthesis Slides
  • CR and Photo Slides 10/3
  • Study 10/8
Friday 10/3
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Cellular Respiration vs Photosynthesis Graphic Organizer
  • Review Questions
  • Study 10/8
  • Review Questions 10/6

Week 8Oct 6 – 10, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 10/6
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Photo. Lab 10/6
  • Study 10/8
Tuesday 10/7
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Study 10/8
Wednesday 10/8
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Kahoot! Review as class
  • Cell Energy Test
Thursday 10/9
  • To analyze how cells break down food to make energy
  • Review Cell Energy test data
  • Science department trashketball tournament
Friday 10/10
  • No School

Week 9Oct 13 – 17, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 10/13
  • No School
  • Teacher In-Service
Tuesday 10/14
  • Identify and describe the main stages of the cell cycle
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the cell cycle in growth, development, and repair.
Wednesday 10/15
  • Identify and describe the main stages of the cell cycle
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the cell cycle in growth, development, and repair.
  • EdPuzzle
  • Cell Cycle Slides
  • Lindstad out all Day for curriculum development
  • EdPuzzle (due in class)
  • Cell Cycle Slides (10/17)
Thursday 10/16
  • Identify and describe the main stages of the cell cycle
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the cell cycle in growth, development, and repair.
  • Gummy Worm Cell Cycle Lab
  • Cell Cycle Slides (10/17)
  • Gummy Worm Cell Cycle Lab (10/17)
Friday 10/17
  • Identify and describe the main stages of the cell cycle
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the cell cycle in growth, development, and repair.
  • Edpuzzle
  • Finish and turn in Mitosis Slides
  • Interactivity: A Cell Divides
  • Lindstad out PM
  • EdPuzzle (due in class)
  • Interactivity: A Cell Divides (10/20)

Week 10Oct 20 – 24, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 10/20
  • Identify and describe the main stages of the cell cycle
  • Explain the purpose and importance of the cell cycle in growth, development, and repair.
  • Interactivity: How Does a Broken Bone Heal?
  • Review Gimkit
  • Mitosis Quiz Check
  • Lindstad Out All Day
Tuesday 10/21
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • Read 370-377
  • Notes
Wednesday 10/22
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • DNA Lab
  • End of Qtr 1
Thursday 10/23
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • Finish DNA Lab
  • Finish Notes
  • Critter Protein Synthesis Lab
  • DNA Lab 10/23
Friday 10/24
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • Finish Critter Protein Synthesis Lab
  • DNA Video

Week 11Oct 27 – 31, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 10/27
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • DNA Gizmo
  • Review for Quiz
  • DNA Gizmo (10/28)
Tuesday 10/28
  • Describe the basic structure of DNA as a molecule that carries genetic information
  • Explain how genes determine inherited traits.
  • Genetic Wheel (10/30)
Wednesday 10/29
  • Describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Read 360-367
  • Notes
  • Assign: Meiosis Google Slides
  • Genetic Wheel (10/30)
  • Meiosis Slides (11/3)
Thursday 10/30
  • Describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Meiosis Slides (11/3)
Friday 10/31
  • Describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Mitosis vs Meiosis Escape Room
  • Meiosis Slides (11/3)

Week 12Nov 3 – 7, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 11/3
  • Predict the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes occurring in offspring using Punnett squares.
  • Read 349-356
  • Notes
  • Punnett Square Practice
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Tuesday 11/4
  • Predict the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes occurring in offspring using Punnett squares.
  • Baby Lab
  • Baby Lab 11/5
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Wednesday 11/5
  • Predict the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes occurring in offspring using Punnett squares.
  • Finish Lab
  • Punnett Square Practice
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Thursday 11/6
  • Predict the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes occurring in offspring using Punnett squares.
  • SpongeBob Genetics: Page 1
  • SB Genetics Page 1 (11/7)
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Friday 11/7
  • Predict the probability of specific genotypes and phenotypes occurring in offspring using Punnett squares.
  • Correct Page 1
  • SpongeBob Genetics: Page 2
  • SB Genetics Page 2 (11/10)
  • Study for Quiz 11/14

Week 13Nov 10 – 14, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 11/10
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Correct Page 2
  • SpongeBob Genetics: Page 3
  • SB Genetics Page 3 (11/13)
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Tuesday 11/11
  • Veteran’s Day
  • No School
Wednesday 11/12
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Genetic Review Activities
  • Lindstad Out at HS all Day
  • SB Genetics Page 3 (11/13)
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Thursday 11/13
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Correct SB Page 3
  • Study for Quiz
  • Study for Quiz 11/14
Friday 11/14
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Genetic and Punnett Square Quiz
  • Biology of Skin Color Video & Questions
  • Biology of Skin Color Video & Questions 11/18
  • Study 11/18

Week 14Nov 17 – 21, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 11/17
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • Review for SLO
  • Bio of Skin Color 11/18
  • Study 11/18
Tuesday 11/18
  • describe how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  • SLO Post Test (graded)
  • Interactive: Sex-linked Traits
  • Bio of Skin Color 11/18
  • Interactive: Sex-linked traits 11/25
Wednesday 11/19
  • Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals probability of surviving and reproducing
  • Read 381-391
  • Notes
  • Interactive: Sex-linked traits 11/25
Thursday 11/20
  • Develop and use a model to describe why genes located on chromosomes affect proteins
  • Karyotype Lab
  • Karyotype Lab 11/21
  • Interactive: Sex-linked traits 11/25
Friday 11/21
  • Gather and synthesize info about technologies that have changed human influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms
  • Interactive: Sex-linked traits 11/25

Week 15Nov 24 – 28, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 11/24
  • Gather and synthesize info about technologies that have changed human influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms
  • Guest Speaker: Crime Scene Investigator
  • Start background knowledge for lab if time
  • Interactive: Sex-linked traits 11/25
Tuesday 11/25
  • Gather and synthesize info about technologies that have changed human influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms
  • DNA Crime Lab
  • No School
  • Thanksgiving Break
  • No School
  • Thanksgiving Break
  • No School
  • Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday 11/26
Thursday 11/27
Friday 11/28

Week 16Dec 1 – 5, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 12/1
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Read: pages 130-137
  • Interactivity: Human Body Systems
  • Interactivity: Human Body Systems 12/2
Tuesday 12/2
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Major Organs Poster Activity - as a class
Wednesday 12/3
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Read pages 153-161
  • Digestive System Worksheet
  • Digestive System Worksheet 12/4
Thursday 12/4
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Interactivity: Human Body Systems 12/2
Friday 12/5
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Cracker Lab
  • Cracker Lab 12/8

Week 17Dec 8 – 12, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 12/8
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Dissection Safety and Procedures
  • Dissection: Worm Packet: Part A (all) and Part C (only page 5) need to be done to dissect
  • Worm Packet 12/10
Tuesday 12/9
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Worm Dissection
  • Worm Packet 12/10
Wednesday 12/10
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Dissection Packet
  • Correct at end of class and turn in
Thursday 12/11
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Read 165-169
  • Circulatory Worksheet
  • Circulatory Worksheet 12/12
Friday 12/12
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Pig Heart Demonstration

Week 18Dec 15 – 19, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 12/15
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Heart Rate Lab
  • Heart Rate (12/16)
Tuesday 12/16
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Heart Rate Lab Questions and turn in
  • Correct Circulatory System Worksheet
  • Read 30-32
  • Video
Wednesday 12/17
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Read Bacteria Lab
  • Swab and prep petri dishes
  • Bacteria Lab (12/22)
Thursday 12/18
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Bacteria Lab (12/22)
Friday 12/19
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Bacteria Lab (12/22)
  • Mini-Poster (1/5)

Week 19Dec 22 – 26, 2025 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 12/22
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Viruses Mini Poster and turn in
  • Virus Video
  • Mini-Poster (1/5)
Tuesday 12/23
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Learning in a Day
  • (no traditional classes)
  • 2 Hour Early Dismissal
Wednesday 12/24
  • No School
Thursday 12/25
  • No School
Friday 12/26
  • No School

Week 20Jan 5 – 9, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 1/5
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Review Packet
  • Sheep Pluck Dissection Prep Video
  • Review Packet (1/8)
Tuesday 1/6
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Dissect Sheep Pluck
  • Worksheet
  • Review Packet (1/8)
  • Sheep Pluck Worksheet (1/7)
Wednesday 1/7
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Review Packet
  • Review Packet (1/8)
Thursday 1/8
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Magic School Bus Video/Worksheet
  • Open Note Quiz (use review packet) -Q3 grade
Friday 1/9
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.

Week 21Jan 12 – 16, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 1/12
  • No School
  • Teacher in-service
Tuesday 1/13
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Reaction Time Lab
  • Reaction Time Lab 1/15
Wednesday 1/14
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Read 177-181
  • Nervous System Worksheet
  • Nervous System Worksheet 1/15
  • Reaction Time Lab 1/15
Thursday 1/15
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish and Correct Lab
  • Correct Nervous System Worksheet
  • If time: sense activity
Friday 1/16
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Balance and Coordination Lab

Week 22Jan 19 – 23, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 1/19
  • No School
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • No School
Tuesday 1/20
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Muscular and Skeletal System Reading and Questions (google classroom)
  • Start Muscular and Skeletal Gizmo
  • Questions (1/21)
  • Gizmo (1/22)
Wednesday 1/21
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Video
  • Muscular and Skeletal System Gizmo
  • Gizmo (1/23)
Thursday 1/22
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Build a Hand Lab
  • Gizmo (1/23)
  • Hand Lab (1/23)
Friday 1/23
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Gizmo and Build a Hand Lab
  • Snow Day

Week 23Jan 26 – 30, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 1/26
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Video
  • Finish Gizmo and Build a Hand Lab
  • Crayfish Packet (2/2)
Tuesday 1/27
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Crayfish Packet (2/2)
Wednesday 1/28
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Osmosis Jones
  • Lindstad Out Sick
  • Crayfish Packet (2/2)
Thursday 1/29
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Osmosis Jones
  • Lindstad Out Sick
  • Crayfish Packet (2/2)
Friday 1/30
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Crayfish Dissection
  • Crayfish Packet (2/2)

Week 24Feb 2 – 6, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 2/2
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Correct Crayfish Packet
  • Read: 144-148, 182-184 (Endocrine System)
  • Endocrine Digital Escape Room
  • Study (2/12)
Tuesday 2/3
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Male Reproductive System
  • Study (2/12)
Wednesday 2/4
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Frog Dissection Packet
  • Frog Video
  • Lindstad Out
  • Study (2/12)
  • Frog Packet (2/11)
Thursday 2/5
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Female Reproductive System
  • Study (2/12)
  • Frog Packet (2/11)
Friday 2/6
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Pregnancy and Birth
  • Study (2/12)
  • Frog Packet (2/11)
  • Review Packet (2/11)

Week 25Feb 9 – 13, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 2/9
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Frog Dissection
  • Study (2/12)
  • Frog Packet (2/11)
  • Review Packet (2/11)
Tuesday 2/10
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Finish Dissection and Frog Packet
  • Study (2/12)
  • Frog Packet (2/11)
  • Review Packet (2/11)
Wednesday 2/11
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Correct Frog Packet
  • Correct and go over Review Packet
  • Review for Test
  • Study (2/12)
Thursday 2/12
  • Construct an evidence-based argument for how the
  • body is a system of interacting subsystems composed
  • of groups of cells, tissues, and organs.
  • Human Body System Test
Friday 2/13
  • No School
  • No School

Week 26Feb 16 – 20, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 2/16
  • No School
  • No School
Tuesday 2/17
  • To explain how populations can change over time
  • To analyze evidence that describes how genetic traits in a population increase the chances of surviving and reproducing
  • Read 415-422
  • Notes
Wednesday 2/18
  • To explain how populations can change over time
  • To analyze evidence that describes how genetic traits in a population increase the chances of surviving and reproducing
  • Finish notes (if needed)
  • Hangry Bird WebQuest
  • Interactive: Mice Selection on the Prairie
  • Hangry Bird WebQuest 2/20
  • Interactive 2/20
  • Hangry Bird Lab 2/23
Thursday 2/19
  • To explain how populations can change over time
  • To analyze evidence that describes how genetic traits in a population increase the chances of surviving and reproducing
  • Hangry Bird Lab
  • *If absent, do the absent assignment found in the student center folders
  • Hangry Bird WebQuest 2/20
  • Interactive 2/20
  • Hangry Bird Lab 2/23
Friday 2/20
  • To explain how populations can change over time
  • To analyze evidence that describes how genetic traits in a population increase the chances of surviving and reproducing
  • Correct WebQuest
  • Finish Hangry Bird Lab Data and Conclusions
  • Hangry Bird Lab 2/23

Week 27Feb 23 – 27, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 2/23
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Read 425-431
  • Notes
Tuesday 2/24
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Natural Selection Stations Lab
  • *If absent: do Absent Assignment linked on google classroom
  • NSS Lab 2/25
Wednesday 2/25
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Natural Selection Stations Lab
  • *If absent: do Absent Assignment linked on google classroom
  • NSS Lab TODAY
Thursday 2/26
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Speciation 2/27
Friday 2/27
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Speciation TODAY

Week 28Mar 2 – 6, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 3/2
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Read
  • Notes
Tuesday 3/3
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Process of Evolution Activity on formative
  • Lindstad Out All Day at HS
  • Process Activity Activity 3/4
Wednesday 3/4
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Genetic Drift Lab
  • Process Activity Activity TODAY
  • Genetic Drift Lab 3/5
Thursday 3/5
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Finish Genetic Drift Lab
  • Review for Quiz
  • Genetic Drift Lab TODAY
Friday 3/6
  • To explore the roles of genes, mutations, and the environment in natural selection
  • Quiz
  • Video

Week 29Mar 9 – 13, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 3/9
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Finish Video
  • Start reading Read 443-452
  • MS Conferences (student led)
Tuesday 3/10
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Fossil Record Worksheet 3/12
Wednesday 3/11
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Evidence Slides
  • Work time on Worksheet and Slides
  • Fossil Record Worksheet 3/12
  • Evidence Slides 3/16
Thursday 3/12
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Correct Worksheet as class
  • Work on Evidence Slides
  • Fossil Record Worksheet DUE TODAY
  • Evidence Slides 3/16
Friday 3/13
  • No School - Comp Day

Week 30Mar 16 – 20, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 3/16
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
Tuesday 3/17
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Correct Evidence Slides
  • Comparative Anatomy Lab
  • Evidence Slides due TODAY
  • Comparative Anatomy Lab 3/18
Wednesday 3/18
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Finish Comparative Anatomy Lab
  • Review Worksheet
  • Comparative Anatomy Lab 3/18
Thursday 3/19
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Correct Review
  • Study for Test
Friday 3/20
  • Analyze fossil record data to identify patterns showing how life on Earth has changed over time.
  • Use scientific ideas to explain similarities and differences between modern and fossil organisms to understand evolutionary relationships.
  • Test
  • End of Quarter 3

Week 31Mar 23 – 27, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 3/23
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Read 17-23
  • Classification System Notes
Tuesday 3/24
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Bacteria Reading and Worksheet
  • Bacteria Dichotomous Key
  • Bacteria Dich. Key 3/25
Wednesday 3/25
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Correct Key
  • Read 33
  • Protists Notes
Thursday 3/26
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Protist Lab: Day 1
  • Protist Lab 3/30
Friday 3/27
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Protist Lab: Day 2
  • Protist Lab 3/30

Week 32Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 3/30
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Read 34-35 and Fungi Notes
Tuesday 3/31
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Poster 4/2
Wednesday 4/1
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Poster 4/2
  • Worksheet 4/7
Thursday 4/2
  • To apply scientific ideas to construct how things are similar and different among living things
  • Finish Worksheet
  • Documentary
  • 2-Hour Early Dismissal
  • Worksheet 4/7
Friday 4/3
  • No School

Week 33Apr 6 – 10, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 4/6
  • No School
Tuesday 4/7
  • To identify animal characteristics using starfish
  • Correct Plant and Animal Packet
  • Starfish packet/notes
  • Starfish Dissection Packet
  • Starfish Packet 4/9
Wednesday 4/8
  • To identify animal characteristics using starfish
  • Starfish Dissection
  • Starfish Packet 4/9
Thursday 4/9
  • To identify animal characteristics using starfish
  • Correct Starfish Dissection Packet
  • Review for Quiz
Friday 4/10
  • To identify the characteristics of living things
  • Classification of Living Things Quiz
  • Plant Structures for Reproduction Worksheet
  • Worksheet 4/13

Week 34Apr 13 – 17, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 4/13
  • Develop and use a model to describe how plant structures function as a system
  • Construct scientific explanations based on evidence about how plants maintain life processes.
  • Review Quiz
  • Correct Plant Structures for Reproduction
  • Plant Structure Packet
  • Packet 4/14
  • Study 4/17
Tuesday 4/14
  • Develop and use a model to describe how plant structures function as a system
  • Construct scientific explanations based on evidence about how plants maintain life processes.
  • Correct Plant Structure Packet
  • Flower Dissection Lab
  • *absent assignment on google classroom
  • Dissection Paper 4/15
  • Study 4/17
Wednesday 4/15
  • Develop and use a model to describe how plant structures function as a system
  • Construct scientific explanations based on evidence about how plants maintain life processes.
  • Design Lab 4/17
  • Study 4/17
Thursday 4/16
  • Develop and use a model to describe how plant structures function as a system
  • Construct scientific explanations based on evidence about how plants maintain life processes.
  • Design Lab 4/17
  • Study 4/17
Friday 4/17
  • Develop and use a model to describe how plant structures function as a system
  • Construct scientific explanations based on evidence about how plants maintain life processes.
  • Gallery Walk of Flowers
  • Plant Structure Quiz

Week 35Apr 20 – 24, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 4/20
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect population within an ecosystem
  • Analyze the cause–and-effect relationships in order to predict how the size of a population directly affects the availability of resources
  • Read 253-258
  • Ecosystem Vocab Worksheet
  • Worksheet 4/23
  • Study 4/24
Tuesday 4/21
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect population within an ecosystem
  • Analyze the cause–and-effect relationships in order to predict how the size of a population directly affects the availability of resources
  • Oh Deer Lab! (activity)
  • Worksheet 4/23
  • Oh Deer! 4/23
  • Study 4/24
Wednesday 4/22
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect population within an ecosystem
  • Analyze the cause–and-effect relationships in order to predict how the size of a population directly affects the availability of resources
  • Finish Oh Deer Lab! (data analysis and conclusions)
  • Worksheet 4/23
  • Oh Deer! 4/23
  • Study 4/24
Thursday 4/23
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect population within an ecosystem
  • Analyze the cause–and-effect relationships in order to predict how the size of a population directly affects the availability of resources
  • Correct Ecosystem Vocab Worksheet
  • Gizmo: Rabbit Population
  • Study 4/24
  • Gizmo 4/27
Friday 4/24
  • Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that changes in the amount and availability of resources affect population within an ecosystem
  • Analyze the cause–and-effect relationships in order to predict how the size of a population directly affects the availability of resources
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Finish Gizmo: Rabbit Population
  • Gizmo 4/27

Week 36Apr 27 – May 1, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 4/27
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles
  • Read 262-269
  • Energy Worksheet
  • Energy Wkst 4/28
  • Study 5/1
Tuesday 4/28
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles
  • Correct Energy Worksheet
  • Food Chain/Web Activity
  • Study 5/1
Wednesday 4/29
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles
  • Read 273-279
  • Cycles Worksheet
  • Cycles Wkst 4/30
  • Study 5/1
Thursday 4/30
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles
  • Nitrogen Cycle Lab
  • Study 5/1
Friday 5/1
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycles
  • Finish Nitrogen Cycle Lab
  • Energy Quiz
  • Fish Packet: Parts A, B, C ONLY
  • Fish Packet 5/11

Week 37May 4 – 8, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 5/4
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycle
  • Students will identify the parts of an aquatic ecosystem and the interactions within
  • Fish Packet Notes and Videos
  • Fish Packet: sign up for part F fish
  • Fish Packet 5/11
Tuesday 5/5
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycle
  • Students will identify the parts of an aquatic ecosystem and the interactions within
  • Black Team Field Trip to Skate City
  • 11:30-2:30
  • Work on Fish Packet: Parts A, B, C, and F
  • Fish Packet 5/11
Wednesday 5/6
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycle
  • Students will identify the parts of an aquatic ecosystem and the interactions within
  • AM Classes: Aquatic Ecosystems Documentary
  • Fish Packet 5/11
Thursday 5/7
  • Students will identify the key components of the water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycle
  • Students will identify the parts of an aquatic ecosystem and the interactions within
  • Fish Dissection: Part D External Dissection
  • Fish Packet 5/11
Friday 5/8
  • Fish Dissection: Part E Internal Dissection
  • Fish Packet 5/11

Week 38May 11 – 15, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 5/11
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Correct Fish Packet
  • Intro to Biodiversity
Tuesday 5/12
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Project Introduction
  • Sign up for species
  • Project 5/18
Wednesday 5/13
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Project Work Day
  • Project 5/18
Thursday 5/14
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Project Work Day
  • Project 5/18
Friday 5/15
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Project Work Day
  • Start Presentations if complete
  • Project 5/18

Week 39May 18 – 22, 2026 Quiz/Test Assigned

Monday 5/18
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Presentations
Tuesday 5/19
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Presentations
  • Ecology Bingo (if done with presentations)
Wednesday 5/20
  • Students will research an endangered species, including its habitat, threats, and conservation status.
  • Students will create models, posters, or presentations explaining conservation efforts.
  • Finish Presentations if needed
  • If nice: Science Activity Outside
  • If raining: Escape Room
Thursday 5/21
  • To have a great last day with our team!
  • School-wide Activity
  • Last Day of School
  • Early Out
Friday 5/22
  • Staff Workshop