This Week in Biology (March 17-19)

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

Spring break is here!   Remember that your student can still turn in missing work over the break and it if they send me an email it will be graded when we return.  I hope you all have an amazing time with friends and family.

Here is our class schedule for the week we return:

Wednesday
Notes and Practice: 8.4  Protozoa
Read: 8.5  Algae
Read: 8.6  Mold
PROTIST PROJECT (PRESENT Tuesday the 23rd)

​Thursday
Read: 8.7  Protists and Disease
Notes and Practice: 8.8  Fungi
Read: 8.9  Fungi Structure
PROTIST PROJECT (PRESENT Tuesday the 23rd)

​Friday
Notes and Practice: 8.10  Fungi Reproduction
Read: 8.12  Fungi Classification
Read: 8.13  Fungi Nutrition
PROTIST PROJECT (PRESENT Tuesday the 23rd)

​DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTIST PROJECT:
For this project, you will select 12 species of protists and fungi. (3 protozoa, 3 algae, 3 molds and 3 fungi).
Slideshow presentation: 20 SLIDES MINIMUM
Booklet (if by hand): 13 PAGES MINIMUM
For each species, provide the following:
1) The scientific name
2) A diagram showing accurate colors of the organism with all its parts labeled
3) An illustration or image of the usual habitat or environment where each organism may be found
4) 5 interesting facts  about each organism
5) An explanation of how the organism reproduces
6) How each organism is either beneficial or harmful to humans
7) Must have a finished look (nothing sloppy)
You may have a partner for this project (2 people only).  This is a1500 point project.  Points will be taken off if all requirements are not met.

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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