Begin Semester 2! Review exam, reflection; Begin microscopes

-Day 2 of Semester 2! :) 18 weeks remain of this school year

-Cool science news: planets align this week

-Pass back and review Semester 1 Final Exam

-Reflection on Semester 1: 10 minute free write

On left side of Interactive Notebook (start new Sem2 section)

1. What three things am I most proud of from Sem 1?
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2. What three things would you like to improve in Sem.2?
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3. What are you most looking forward to in Sem. 2?

Up Next: Cells! But first...Microscopes! 

mi·cro·scope

ˈmīkrəˌskōp/

noun

1. an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.

Watch video on correct microscope use (5:30)

Fill out MICROSCOPE LABELING WORKSHEETwhile watching video below and glue into interactive notebook on the right hand side.

Learning Objective: I can learn the parts and correct use of a microscope so that I can study cells.

Practice using microscopes with slides!