This Week in Biology (Feb 1-5)

 In Biology, Scholars Prep Science - 7th Grade
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Dear Parents and students,

Did you know that we are potentially entering the 6th great mass extinction according to scientists?  From global warming to invasive species, the world is drastically changing and many species are going extinct.  This will have a major impact on your student’s life. The past generation ignored this major change that was happening in our world.  But many are taking notice now.  I am confident that our students will have brilliant answers to the challenges facing this world over the next few decades.

Science Fair Update:

This Friday is the Stem Fest!  Your student should brin in their STEM project so they can compete.  Then on the 13th we will have the virtual Science Fair competition for those who move forward from the classroom presentations. 

SCIENCE FAIR / STEM FEST WEBSITE
https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home

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Here is our class schedule for the week:

Monday
Notes and Practice: 6.24  Biodiversity
Read: 6.25  Importance of Biodiversity
Biodiversity of the School Grounds

Tuesday
Finish Biodiversity of the school grounds

Wednesday
Notes and Practice: 6.26  Mass Extinction
Read: 6.27  Resources
Research the mass extinction of humanity.  Is it more likely that humans would become extinct through a natural disaster, global warming,  or through the lack of natural resources? Make sure you provide references and include at least 3 quotes from  appropriate sources.

Thursday
Read: 6.28  Soil and Water
Read: 6.29  Air Pollution
Notes and Practice: 6.30  Global Warming
Research industrial pollution.  Do a case study on a business which was fined or found guilty of polluting the environment.  Document the damage that was caused and the lasting impact the pollution will have on the environment.  Also document what can be done or what was done to clean up the problem.
200 words.  List sources.

Friday
STEM FEST

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have.  Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton
Biology
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com