Your final grades for quarter two have been posted. Good job this quarter!

Homework:
 - Read pages 110-112
 - Answer question #9 on the Fossils Worksheet (we did all the other questions on it and went over the answers last week. Title is Section 4-1 Fossils)

Homework:
 - Review observations and inferences. Think about the inferences you can make from looking at dinosaur footprints (or any other trace fossil). Here were the observations. You should have an inference for each of these:
Qualitative:
1. Footprints have sharp toes.
2. Footprints have rounded toes.
3. The sets footprints are not the same.
4. The footprints intersect.
5. A set of footprints changes directions.
6. A set of footprints had shadows within it; the others do not.
7. A set of footprints leaves where the two sets intersected, the others do not.
Quantitative:
1. Footprints B have a stride 3-4mm (scaled) larger than footprints A.
2. Footprints B measure 9mm (scaled) in length, footprints A measure 4mm.
3. Footprints B stride increased from 3-4mm to 12-15mm. Footprints A remained unchanged.

Today in class we:
 - Received our unit four tests back
 - Finished our footprint observations and practiced making inferences

Quarter two grades will be posted on the online grade book by next Friday. My goal is to have your final grades ready at the end of next week. I will finish grading your tests this weekend and have your scores posted by Sunday night. You're welcome to calculate your grade using the grade calculator. Please remember that is not your official final grade. It can change!

Homework:
 - Finish writing 3 qualitative observations about the footprints.

Today in class we:
 - Observed and classified four types of fossils
 - Took notes on trace fossils
 - Observed and made observations on dinosaur footprints.

Homework:
 - Answer research questions 1 and 2 on your lab sheet. (Most periods did this in class.)

Today in class we:
 - Checked in last night's homework
 - Reviewed original remains fossils
 - Discussed petrified, mold and cast, and carbon film fossils

Homework:
 - Review your notes
 - Think about this question: "Why are many fossils of organisms that live in water?"

Today in class we:
 - Took notes on evidence scientists use to determine earth's past
 - Discussed what fossils reveal about earth's past
 - Discussed what conditions are required for fossil formation

The grade calculator now shows you your current letter grade and percent

Hey 7B-bers! I update the grade calculator. After you enter the total fives, fours, etc. into the form and click submit, it will tell you your letter grade and your percent. Remember, your grade can still change so don't rely too much on the calculator. It just gives you a glimpse of how you're doing right now.

Have a good weekend!

Homework:
 - No homework!

Today in class we:
 - Learned about unit 5
 - Watched a video introducing the topics of the unit on LASERDISC!!!!!

Homework:
 - No homework!

If you did not finish your test it's okay! You will have time after you complete your scantron testing tomorrow. When you complete your scantron testing, ask your teacher if you can see Mr. Ower in the LMC to finish your test. After tomorrow (unless you are absent or otherwise excused), there will be no additional time given.