Week of 1/25 - 1/29

Mon. 1/25 - Introduce endocrine system. Read pages 686 -692. Choose a word from these pages and write word, definition, and drawing of word for word wall.

Tues. 1/26 - Wed. 1/27 - Begin discussion of endocrine system. Discuss location of glands and function of the hormones produced by gland.

Thurs. 1/28 - View DVD on the endocrine system.

Fri. 1/29 - Test on endocrine system.

PLEASE RETURN SIGNED REPORT CARD SENT HOME 1/15.

Week of 1/19 -1/22/10

Mon. 1/18 - NO SCHOOL

Tues. 1/19 - Complete discussion of the scientific names of the bones. Label handout using the scientific names of the bones.

Wed. 1/20 - Test on functions of skeltal system and scientific names of the bones.

Thurs. 1/21 - Discusss the types of joints, ligaments, and the formation of bone from cartilage.

Fri. 1/22 - Short test on Thurs. notes.

Week of 1/5 - 1/8/10

Tues. 1/5 - Prepare folder cover for the 3rd 9 weeks.

Wed. 1/6 & Thurs. 1/7 - Begin discussion of the muscular system . Read pages 598 -603.
- Activities - 1.)Tape fingers and perform simple tasks, showing difficulty in skeletal/muscular usage. 2.) Raise and lower arm continuously without stopping, showing how muscles tire and could possibly stop working by continuously contracting and not allowing them to relax.
- Discusss function of muscular system, types of muscles (voluntary and involuntary, skeletal, smooth, and cardiac), how skeletal muscles work together in pairs for movement, and atrophy of muscles.

Fri. 1/8 - Test on muscular system.