Update for the Weeks of 2/17-2/28

• Fri 2/21:  Some notes on the human kidney.  Watch "Crash Course Excretion Video".  Kidney simulation on computers.  Color Kidney (1st side) and Nephrons and other small parts (2nd side).  Read 44.3-44.5.
• Mon 2/24:  Functioning of a nephron.  Review Cell Topics for Quiz on Wednesday.  Finish coloring kidney.
• Wed 2/26:  Short Quiz on Cells (topics in previous post, emphasis on eukaryotic cells, prokaryotic cells, and membranes).  Kidney Simulation with your group.  Practice and then demonstrate to Ms. Kenny.  Review Kidney for Quiz on Friday.
• Fri 2/28:  Kidney Quiz (not a "test", but longer than the cell review quiz on Wednesday).  Start homeostasis and nerves by working on Nerves, Homeostasis, and Hormones Worksheet.  Do Nerve Impulse Computer Simulation.  Guess what?  We are having another quiz on nerves and hormones next Friday!  I know, it's a lot of short assessments.