Eyler IBMYP 6th-8th Science

kick off: Which organelle contains digestive chemicals?…which one makes proteins?

1. continue Cell ppt

HW:

-Read ch. 13 s.1-2

Kick off:  How will robots make our lives (personally, socially, educationally, etc.) better and/or worse? (this is your guiding question for this unit)

Write a short description of some of the key themes covered in the film Roving Mars (40min): (Choose 2 of the 5 themes below)

• The process of designing and constructing the two Mars Rovers
  
• Challenges faced by scientists, engineers and designers during the design & construction phase
  
• The technology used to propel the Rovers into space & ensure a safe, successful landing on Mars
  
• The exploratory techniques employed by the Rovers to gather data and images about Mars
  
• The importance of teamwork and collaboration in working towards a common goal

kick off:  Describe what ecology is and give an example of how it affects you personally.

1. prepare for vocabulary game:

• make vocab posters with the main word printed big on the front
  
  
• have a picture of it covering the front
  
  
• write the definition of it on the back
  
  

2. Read ch.20

Due to weather conditions, our trip has been postponed.  Please update your schedules accordingly.

Thank you.