SEXTO GRADO: GUIA DE REPASO PARA EL EXAMEN BIMESTRAL III

A continuación ofrezco esta guía de repaso. Responder las preguntas en esta guía le ayudará a entender los temas y obtener un mejor puntaje en el examen bimestral.

SIXTH GRADE

BIMESTER III EXAM

REVIEW GUIDE

CELL STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION AND ORGANELLES

1.      Know the location and functions of the following structures:

a.       Nucleus

b.      Chromosomes

c.       Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

d.      Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

e.       Golgi Apparatus

f.       Mitochondrion

g.      Cytoplasm

h.      Cytoskeleton

i.        Ribosomes

j.        Lysosome

k.      Chloroplast

l.        Chlorophyll (substance)

m.    Vacuole

n.      Cell membrane (plasma membrane)

o.      Cell wall

p.      Flagellum

CELL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AND CELL THEORY

2.      Be able to identify the structures of the cell membrane (proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol)

3.      Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes

a.       Size

b.      Number of organelles

c.       Presence/absence of nucleus

d.      Primitive/complex

e.       Examples

4.      Who first discovered cells?

5.      What does the Cell Theory say?

CELL TYPES

6.      Know the location and function of the following cells:

a.       A neuron

b.      A Red Blood Cell (RBC)

c.       A White Blood Cell (WBC)

TISSUES

7.      Know the following figure describing biology’s different levels of organization:

ATOMSà MOLECULES à PRIMARY, SECONDARY TERTIARY AND QUATERNARY STRUCTURES à ORGANELLES à CELLS à TISSUES à ORGANS à SYSTEMS à ORGANISM

8.      Know the 4 types of animal tissue

9.      Know the 4 types of connective tissue

10.  Types and location of the different muscles

11.  Know the definition of the following terms: meristematic tissue, permanent tissue, simple permanent tissue, complex permanent tissue, xylem, phloem

REVIEW FIRST AND SECOND BIMESTERS

12.  F= mxa, what do the m, F and a mean?

13.  Unit for F, m and a

14.  In the equation τ = r × F,            τ, r and F stands for:

15.  Types of simple machines

16.  The main parts of a lever

17.  Classes of levers

18.  Organic compounds composition, water (H₂O) composition

19.  Definitions of hydrophilic, hydrophobic, electrolytes

20.  Parts of an atom, charge and atomic number.

OCTAVO GRADO: TOPICS BIMESTER EXAM, September 7th 2011

Unidades y/o Contenidos a evaluar según Planeación Bimestral:

·  Types of Bone Tissue and Bone Formation

·  Functions of the Skeletal System

·  Bone categories and Organization

·  Important Bones in the Body

·  Types of Muscle

·  Functions of the Muscular System

·  Muscle Categories and Organization

·  Important Muscles in the Body

·  Muscular Contraction

67 Multiple-Choice Questions

Each question is worth 1.5 points for a total 100 points.

SEXTO GRADO: TOPICS BIMESTER EXAM, September 7th, 2011

Unidades y/o Contenidos a evaluar según Planeación Bimestral:

· The Cell

· Cellular Organization

· Cellular Structure

· Organelles

· Cell Theory

· Structures in the Cell Membrane

· Types of Cells

· Plant Tissues

· Animal Tissues

· Review First and Second Bimesters

67 Multiple-Choice Questions

Each question is worth 1.5 points for a total 100 points.

SEXTO GRADO: FINAL PROJECT MATRIX

Students, due to some parents asking for it, here is the final project matrix. Should you have any questions do not hesitate to ask me: John.Castro.820@gmail.com

NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SIXTH GRADE

INSTRUCTOR:  JOHN FREDY CASTRO

                                          

THIRD BIMESTER FINAL PROJECT: 3D MODEL, COMPARISON OF A CELL WITH A STRUCTURE OR AN EVENT

THEME:

The cell is a functional and dynamic organism.

OBJECTIVES:

Students will develop an understanding about:

-          The different organelles and their specific functions in the biological processes of a cell. 

-          How structures or events in real life undergo dynamic changes similar to those occurring in a cell.

PROJECT PROGRESS

1.      Research & material:

a.      Students will use different materials to develop the project.

b.      Students will get a chance to go to the computer lab to perform research on the different parts of a cell.

2.      Design and construction:

a.      Using materials of their choice, students will build a three-dimensional model of a structure or an event and they will show how their choice is similar to a cell.

3.      Support and evaluation: 

a.      In groups of 2, students will demonstrate their work using different approaches from what other students used.

DELIVERY DATES:

1.      First delivery: Week of Cycle 5, August 11^th and August 16th. 

2.      Second delivery: Week of Cycle 6, August 19^nd and August 23rd.

3.     Third delivery: Week of Cycle 7, August 26^thand August 30th.

NATURAL SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

SIXTH GRADE

INSTRUCTOR: JOHN FREDY CASTRO

CRITERIA	SUPERIOR (90-100)	HIGH (80-89)	BASIC (70-79)	LOW (1-69)
CLARITY OF PROJECT	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling is clear (printed or with very neat handwriting) and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system accurately. Language is used properly, English is used to describe information. No grammatical errors. Scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling is clear (printed or with very neat handwriting) and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system accurately. Language used to describe work is mostly English, might see some Spanish. None or very few grammatical errors. Scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized show a clear representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling and the materials show the different parts of the digestive system. Scientific language is utilized. Language is used properly most of the time, English is used to describe information, some Spanish present Few grammatical errors. No scientific language is utilized.	Materials utilized somehow show a representation of the digestive system of an organism. Labeling and the materials showing the different parts of the digestive system are not clear. Scientific language is not utilized. English and Spanish are used to describe information. Grammatical errors. Language is used properly most of the time, English is used to describe information, some Spanish present.
ORAL EXPLANATION	Student explains with clarity all the work done, explanation is done in English and with a good proper language use.	Student explains the work done with clarity, explanation is done mostly in English, some Spanish might be spoken. Proper language is utilized.	Student explains the work done with clarity, explanation is done in English, some Spanish might be spoken. Proper language is utilized most of the time.	Student explains the work in Spanish. Several mistakes in the explanation.
WORK, EFFORT AND NEATNESS	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present the best work possible. Work is very neat. Materials and labeling show a great dedication and effort.	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present good work. Work is very neat. Materials and labeling show some effort.	Student´s work shows time commitment and a desire to present the assignment. Work is neat. Some labeling.	Student´s work does not show time commitment and/or a desire to present good work. Work is not neat, falls apart and does not show understanding of the project.
PUNCTUALITY AND ORIGINALITY	Each of the deliveries is presented in time. Final work is on time or early. Work shows originality, something that makes it different from work from other students.	Each of the deliveries is presented in time. Final work is turned in on time. Work shows some originality, something that makes it different from work from other students.	Deliveries are presented in time. Final work is turned in on time. Work shows some originality.	Deliveries are presented in time. Final work is turned late. Work shows no originality.