Science Fair Project 

Due

December 16, 2015

 

 

Display science fair boards will includes Abstract, Purpose, Hypothesis, Background Research, Materials, Procedure, Data, Analysis, and Conclusion. 

 

Science Fair Project 

Due

December 16, 2015

 

Students are working on background research, data (including data tables, photographs, diagrams, graphs, and charts), analysis and conclusion sections of science fair projects in class.  Student will have time at the computer lab during this week to finish typing all sections of the science fair project. 

Display science fair boards will includes Abstract, Purpose, Hypothesis, Background Research, Materials, Procedure, Data, Analysis, and Conclusion. 

 

 

Science Fair Project Data Tables/Charts/Graphs

Due November 30, 2015

 

Students have or need to be conducting science fair experiment trials and collecting data and observations.  Don't forget to take pictures of experiment that can be displayed on their science fair poster boards. Data and observations will be graded on November 30, 2015.

 

Sample Data Tables

Science Fair Project

due December 16, 2015

 

Problem/Purpose

·         What is your goal?

·         What idea are you trying to test?

·         What is the scientific question you are trying to answer?

Hypothesis

·         Explain how you think your project can demonstrate your purpose.

·         Make a prediction regarding the outcome of your experiment.

·         State the results you are predicting in measurable terms.

Procedure

·                 Give a detailed explanation of how you will conduct the experiment to test your hypothesis.

·                 Be clear about the variables (elements of the experiment that change to test your hypothesis) versus your controls (elements of the experiment that do not change).

·                 Be very specific about how you will measure results to prove or disprove your hypothesis. You should include a regular timetable for measuring results or observing the projects (for example, every hour, every day, and every week).

·                 Your procedure should be like a recipe - Another person should be able to perform your experiment following your procedure. Test this with a friend or parent to be sure you have not forgotten anything.

Materials

·         List all materials and equipment that were used.

·                 Your list of materials should include all of the ingredients of the procedure recipe.

Observations/Data/Results

·                 Keep a detailed journal of observations, data, and results. Your journal should contain data measurements and written notes about what you are sensing (hearing, seeing, or touching) about your experiment.

·                 If appropriate, photograph your project results or phases of the project to help your analysis and possibly to demonstrate your experiment on your exhibit board.

Conclusion

·                 Explain your observations, data, and results. This is a summary of what your data has shown you.

·         List the main points that you have learned.

·         Why did the results occur? What did your experiment prove?

·                 Was your hypothesis correct? Did your experiment prove or disprove your hypothesis? This should be explained thoroughly.

·                 Answer your problem/purpose statement.

·                 What does it all add up to? What is the value of your project?

·                 What further study do you recommend given the results of your experiment? What would be the next question to ask?

·                 If you repeated this project, what would you change?

Science Fair Project

due

December 16, 2015

 

 

Tri- Fold Science Fair Display Boards

are being sold in the office at Ac2E Magnet Middle for $3.00

 

 

District Benchmark #1

 

November 3, Tuesday - Reading 6-8th Grade

November 4, Wednesday - Math 6-8th Grade

November 5, Thursday - Writing 7th Grade/ Science 8th Grade

November 6, Friday - Social Studies 8th

 

7th Grade Science Levels of Organization

2nd Six Weeks Project Poster Board

due

 Friday, November 6, 2015

 

Cell > Tissue > Organ > Organ System > Organism

 

 

 

 

October 26-30, 2015 - Body Systems

 

7.12 B- identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems.

 

 

Monday- October 19, 2015

Organic Compounds/Photosynthesis Exam Review

Study 7th Grade Science Interactive Notebook & Exam Review

 

Tuesday- October 20, 2015

Organic Compounds/Photosynthesis Exam

 

Wednesday & Thursday- October 21-22, 2015 

Levels of Organization of Organisms 

 

Friday- October 23, 2015

Science Fair Projects

 

 

 

Tri-Fold Science Fair Display Boards

are being sold in the office at AC2E Magnet Middle

$ 3.00

 

 

7.5 A- Recognize that radiant energy from the Sun is transformed into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

 

 

Monday, October 12 - Report Card Pick Up at Peter Piper Pizza from 5-9 pm

 



Identify that organic compounds contain carbon

and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen,

phosphorous, nitrogen, or sulfur

 

An organic compound is a chemical compound that contains carbon atoms. Organic compounds are found throughout the cell.  Nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, and lipids are organic molecules.  These nutrients molecules come from the food we eat.

 

 

 

 

TEKS 7.6 A-

Identify that organic compounds contain carbon and other elements such as hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, or sulfur.

 

 

Monday-

1st Six Weeks Assessment Review

 

Tuesday-

1st Six Weeks Assessment

 

Wednesday-

3-D Cell Model Project Due

 

Thursday-

Organic Molecules: Protein, Carbohydrates, Lipids, &

Nucleic Acids

 

Friday-

Computer Lab- Science Fair Project Plan Due

3-D Cell Model Project 

Project Due - September 30, 2015

Week 4- September 14 - 18

 

Cells - differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole.

 

- Traits of Living Things

-Cells

-Cell Theory: The Three Main Ideas

-Contribution to the Study of Cells

-Cell Structure & Function

-Compare & Contrast Animal & Plant Cells

 

 

September 7-11, 2015

 

Ac2E Middle School

7th Grade Science

1st Six Weeks

3rd Week Assessment

 

Monday-

3rd Week Assessment Review

Study - 7th Grade Science Journal

 

Tuesday-

3rd Week Assessment

 

Wednesday-

Microscope Journal Activity

 

Thursday-

Science Fair Computer Lab

 

Friday-

Microscope Lab

 

 

Week 8/31/15 - 9/4/2015

 

Objective- design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate equipment and technology.

 

Scientific Experiment of the Week

What affects the amount of algae in pond water?

 

Welcome to Academy for Academic Enhancement Middle School and to 7th Grade Honors Science.  I, Mrs. E. Salinas, look forward to working with you to build upon and enrich your scientific skills and knowledge.  We will be taking a "hands on" approach to the study of life science. We are here to learn and learning can be fun, however, to be successful in science hard work is required!

7th Grade Awards Assembly

Date: Wednesday, May 27

Time: 9:30 am 

Place: Francisco "Paco" Zarate Auditorium

Parents are welcome

 

 

Changes in Ecosystems

 

7.10 C- observe, record, and describe the role of ecological succession such as in a microhabitat of a garden with weeds. 

 

 

MONDAY- MAY 11, 2015

7th Grade Frog Dissection Day

 

* to study the internal organs of a frog

* to develop dissection techniques

* to observe organ systems of a representative vertebrate

 

FRIDAY- MAY 15, 2015

End of Year Trip to San Antonio Fiesta Texas

Frog Dissection

Week May 4-  May 8

 

Objective:

• to study the internal organs of a frog
• to develop dissection techniques
• to observe organ systems of a representative vertebrate

 

Monday- Interactive notebook and guide to the frog dissection.

• What are frogs?
• Frogs and their adaptations
• The life cycle and reproduction of frogs

Tuesday-

• The internal anatomy of frogs
• Frog dissection observation

Wednesday-

• Frog dissection student guide

Thursday-

• Ac2e Movie Trip

Friday-

• Frog dissection
• Frog dissection reflection activity

 

 

 

 

 

Academy of Academic Enhancement

Middle School

 

We will be partaking in a Lock-In at

Peter Piper Pizza

May 8th, 2015

 

Time: Midnight- 6 am

Cost: $25 - This includes unlimited pizza and drinks until 3:00 am, unlimited arcade games, and double the worth of each ticket redeemed.

 

Ac2E Middle School Staff will be

present at all times.

 

Students will not be allowed to leave the premises unless accompanied by a parent.

 

Frog Dissection

* to study the internal organs of a frog

* to develop dissection techniques

* to observe organ systems of a representative vertebrate 

 

 

STAAR

 

We Can. We Must. We Will.

SOAR

 

7th Grade STAAR Mathematics- April 21

7th Grade STAAR Reading- April 22

 

TEKS- 7.5 B Demonstrate and explain

the cycling of matter within living systems such

as in the decay of biomass in a compost bin.

 

Water Cycle, Nitrogen Cycle, and Carbon Cycle

 

 

 

 



Food Chains, Food Webs,

and Energy Pyramids

 

 

 

 

7.5 C- diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids.

 

 

 

You are going to SOAR above

the rest on the

STAAR

7th Grade Writing Test!!!

Monday- March 30, 2015

Tuesday- March 31, 2015

 

 

Biodiversity

 

The number and variety of plants, animals, and other organisms living in an area.

 

Objective- describe how biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem.

Texas A&M University Kingsville Trip

March 23, 2015

Parents need to drop off their child at Ac2e Middle at 6:00 am

Children will return at 3:00 pm to campus

 

 

 

Charles Darwin- Father of Evolution

Theory of Natural Selection

The process by which individuals with favorable traits survive and reproduce.

 

The 55TH ANNUAL RIO GRANDE VALLEY REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR

 

 

Congratulation to

Azul Briseño & Elizabeth Gonzalez - Engineering - Mechanical & Electrical - Best Blades (4th Place) - 6th Grade

Ryan Lopez - Energy & Transportation- Luminous Lead (4th Place) - 7th Grade

To: Azul, Elizabeth, Ryan, Adrian, and Natalie

Congratulations for all your hard work and outstanding participation in this year's Regional Science and Engineering Fair.  Ac2E and RGCCISD was well represented by these exceptional students.  I am overwhelmingly proud of each one of you.  You illustrated confidence, expertise in your research, and great pride in yourselves, your work and your school.  GO FALCONS!!!

55th Annual RGV Regional Science & Engineering Fair 

Saturday, February 21, 2015

 

Hosted by: The University of Texas at Brownsville

DNA Candy Model

Each Student Needs to Bring

1 Bag of Gummy Bears

or

1 Bag of Twizzlers

 

Students will be required to label DNA model, including:

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine, Hydrogen Bonds, Nucleotide, and Sugar Phosphate Backbone

Human Body Systems

Test- Monday, February 2, 2015

Test Study Review- Activity Journal

 

 

 



CSI- Fingerprint Classes

There are 3 specific classes of all fingerprints based upon their visual pattern:

arches, loops, and whorls.

 

 

Human Body System

January 19-23, 2015 

-Reproductive System

-Integumentary System

-Lymphatic System

-Immune System

 



Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

 

Science Fair- 7th Grade

January 8, 2015

 

Grand Champion & 1st Place- Adrian Garcia

 

2nd Place- Natalie Garcia

 

 

3rd Place- Ryan Lopez

 

4th Place- Juvon Gonzalez