da Vinci Arts Middle School
May 2013
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1 #69 Earth's Interior (notes) Layers of the Earth: crust, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere outer & inner core |
2 #69 Earth's Interior (notes) Layers of the Earth: crust, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere outer & inner core |
3 #69 Earth's Interior (continued) Seismic Waves: P, S, R and L waves Science Notebook Assignment List #64-69 |
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6 #69 Earth's Interior (continued) Seismic waves demo. |
7 #71 Heat Transfer (notes) Radiation, Conduction and Convection |
8 #73 Convection Currents Mini-lab (Sepup 46) |
9 #74 Continental Drift & Pangaea (Notes) Pangaea Project Activity (Sepup 40) |
10 #74 Continental Drift & Pangaea - Sepup 40 (continued) |
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13 #74 Continental Drift & Pangaea - Sepup 40 (continued) |
14 #77 Sea Floor Spreading & Harry Hess Complete section review questions 1-4, pg. 39 (be sure to write out questions) |
15 #77 Sea Floor Spreading & Harry Hess (Notes) Hmk: #78 The Theory of Plate Tectonics w.s page 2 |
16 #77 Sea Floor Spreading & Harry Hess (Notes) Hmk: #78 The Theory of Plate Tectonics w.s page 2 GK-12 Cascades to Coast Student Conference |
17 #79 Plate Tectonics (notes) |
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20 #79 Plate Tectonics (continued) Hmk: Review notes (continental drift, sea-floor spreading & plate tectonics) for tomorrow's quiz |
21 5-minute, 5-question quiz Due: Science Notebook #64-79 |
22 Video: Down to the Earth's Core |
23 Video: Down to the Earth's Core |
24 Video: Down to the Earth's Core (continued) |
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27 #80 Earth's Crust in Motion (Notes) Section Review Questions 1-4, pg. 61 (be sure to write out questions) Add: sketches to questions 1-2 Accepting revised science notebooks #64-79 throughout the week |
28 #81 Earthquakes (Notes) Hmk: #82 Earth's Crust in Motion w.s page 2 |
29 #83 Earth's Crust in Motion Define & illustrate fault block mts., folds, anticlines & synclines & plateaus #84 Discover Activity: Spaghetti Cantilever |
30 #83 Earth's Crust in Motion Define & illustrate fault block mts., folds, anticlines & synclines & plateaus #84 Discover Activity: Spaghetti Cantilever |
31 GK-12 Post Evaluation Last day to submit revised science notebooks, #64-79 Science Notebook Assignment List #64-84 |
April 2013
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| 1 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - review research question, plan/methods on data collections include check habitats,treatment & data collection entry
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2 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Data collection of springtails/mosses (floating or berlese funnel extraction techniques DUE: Lab Report: Heating Earth's Surface |
3 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Data collection of springtails/mosses
(floating or berlese funnel extraction techniques Create tables & graphs from mosscosm data Disassemble & clean up equipment |
4 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Data collection of springtails/mosses
(floating or berlese funnel extraction techniques
Create tables & graphs
from mosscosm data
Disassemble & clean up equipment |
5 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Lab Report Create tables & graphs
from mosscosm data |
| 8 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Lab Report |
9 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Lab Report |
10 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms Inquiry - Lab Report |
11 End of Third Quarter |
12 Teacher Planning Day |
| 15 #56 GK-12 Mosscosm Inquiry - Lab Report |
16 #56 GK-12 Mosscosm Inquiry - Presentation Poster Board Display: Mosscosm Inquiry - Group planning & design DUE: Lab Report: Mosscosm Inquiry |
17 #56 GK-12 Mosscosm Inquiry -Presentation
Poster Board Display: Start work (computer lab) |
18 #56 GK-12 Mosscosm Inquiry -Presentation
Poster Board Display: Start work (computer lab) |
19 #56 GK-12 Mosscosm Inquiry -Presentation Poster Board Display: Start work (computer lab) |
| 22 8th Grade Science Statewide Testing |
23 8th Grade Science Statewide Testing |
24 8th Grade Science Statewide Testing |
25 8th Grade Science Statewide Testing |
26 8th Grade Science Statewide Testing |
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March 2013
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1 #62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27)
Computer Lab: Using MS Excel, create a line graph & start your Analysis & Conclusion write -up (1 page min.) See lab write-up Science Notebook Assignment List #56-63 DUE DATE: Science Notebook #56-63 on Weds., March 6
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| 4 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats,treatment & data collection entry
In class: Finish #62 lab write-up report including 1-page min. analysis & conclusion (See yellow lab write-up sheet) DUE DATE: Science Notebook #56-63 on Weds, March 6 Science Notebook Assignment List #56-63
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5 #62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27)
In class: Finish up lab report including 1-page analysis & conclusion write-up In class: Finish #63 Inocente assignment In class/Hmk: organize & prepare to submit science notebook #56-63 tomorrow |
6 #64 Oceans & Climates: How do oceans affect climate (Sepup 57, E-34)
#64 Intra-act Discussion: Oceans & Climate worksheet DUE: Science Notebook #56-63 |
7 Video: Wonders of Weather
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8 #56 GK-12: Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats, treatment & data collection entry
Group consultation with research scientist/advisor Dr. E. Shortlidge Science Notebook Assignment List #64
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| 11 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats,treatment & data collection entry #65 The Causes of Climate: Why do different parts of the world have different climates (Sepup 58, E-42)
Hmk: Finish #65 Analysis Questions |
12 #66 Ocean Temperatures: How do ocean temperatures vary over the surface of the earth? (Sepup 56, E-30) Hmk: Analysis Questions 1-4 |
13 #67 Water as a Solvent Lab (Sepup 59, E-47)
Accepting revised science notebooks #56-63; last day will be Monday, March 18 |
14 #67 Water as a Solvent Lab (Sepup 59, E-47) | 15 #66 Ocean Temperatures, (Sepup 56, E-47) & #67 Water as a Solvent Lab (Sepup 59)
Work on completing both assignments listed above including the analysis questions |
| 18 #68 Changing States of Water (Sepup 60, E-50) Create a concept map about water Due: Revised science notebooks #56-63
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19 #68 Changing States of Water (Sepup 60, E-50)
Demonstrations, revise concept map, start analysis questions Hmk: Finish #68 analysis questions 1-2, E-54 |
20 Lab Inquiry Report: Heating Earth's Surface In computer lab, type lab report including MS Excel graphs & table |
21 Lab Inquiry Report: Heating Earth's Surface In computer lab, type lab report including MS Excel graphs & table |
22 Lab Inquiry Report: Heating Earth's Surface In computer lab, type lab report including MS Excel graphs & table
Science Notebook Assignment List #64-6 |
| 25 SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL, MARCH 25-29 |
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February 2013
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| 4 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms-Experimental Design - Introduction, Part I | 5 #56 GK-12 Mosscosms-Experimental Design, Group Planning, Part II
Hmk: Bring group supplies to class for experimental design (moss, mason jars, etc.) |
6 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry: Experimental Design Set-up •Build springtail & moss habitats •Start lab write-up in science notebook (Title; Introduction & Background; Materials; Procedures page 2 |
7 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry: Experimental Design Set-up
•Build springtail & moss habitats •Start lab write-up in science notebook (Title; Introduction & Background; Materials; Procedures |
8 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - Lab write-up Data collection plan & schedule |
| 11 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats,treatment & data collection entry #57 Weather Title Page |
12 #58 Weather Effects - "How does weather influence daily life?" (Sepup 50)
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13 #59 Investigating Local Weather - "How is daily weather different from monthly weather data?" (Sepup 51)
Part A: Table 1 & Table 2 |
14 #59 Investigating Local Weather - "How is daily weather different from monthly weather data?" (Sepup 51) | 15 #59 Investigating Local Weather (continued)
Part B: Table 3 Portland Monthly Averages (Make sure to record metric units in your table) MS Excel Graph or hand graph of Portland monthly averages (select one: maximum temperature, minimum temperature, precipitation or wind speed) Portland Monthly Weather Averages Science Notebook Assignment List #56-59 |
| 18 President Day - No school |
19 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats,treatment & data collection entry
Finish #59 Table 3, MS Excel graph/ hand graph & complete analysis questions 1-4 on pg. E-14
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20 #60 Weather & Climate: How do climates vary? (Sepup 53, pg E-18-23) |
21 #60 Weather & Climate: How do climates vary? (Sepup 53. pg. E-18-23) | 22 #61 The Earth's Surface Sepup 54, pg. E-24-26)
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| 25 #56 Mosscosms Inquiry - check habitats,treatment & data collection entry
#62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27) Lab write-up: Write the following in your science notebook: Title, Introduction & background (discuss albedo & specific heat) |
26 #63 Video: Inocente; 2013 Oscar Best Documentary Short Subject
In class/Hmk: Video questions & poem or artwork |
27 #62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27)
In class: conduct experiment Continue with lab write-up: Materials; Procedures & Data (Make data table that includes time, temperature of sand & temperature of water) Hmk: Work on Heating Earth Surface lab write-up |
28 #62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27)
In class: conduct experiment Continue with lab write-up: Materials; Procedures & Data (Make data table that includes time, temperature of sand & temperature of water) Hmk: Work on Heating Earth Surface lab write-up |
#62 Lab: Heating Earth's surface (Sepup 55, E-27)
Computer Lab: Using MS Excel, create a line graph & start your Analysis & Conclusion write -up (1 page min.) See lab write-up |
January 2013
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2 #40 The Nearest Star: The Sun (Sepup, Activity 92, pg. G-32)
Complete analysis questions 1-5, page G-36 (be sure to write out questions) |
3 #41 Our Sun (notes)
Hmk: Review today's notes: nuclear fusion, sun layers, atmosphere, features of the sun, solar winds, aurora borealis The Aurora borealis video clip Solar winds effect on Earth video clip |
4 #41 Our Sun (notes)
Science Notebook Assignment List #37-41 Draw & label a color diagram of the layers of the sun. Include features sunspot, prominence & solar flares; be sure to include an explanation of what each solar feature is Hmk: Review #40-41 notes for Monday's quiz Due: revised notebooks #26-36 |
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8 Inner Planets
#43 Inner Planets section review, 1-5, pg. 69 (write out questions |
9 #44 How Big are the Planets (Sepup, 91)
Hmk: Groups: Bring round objects you find at home that will show the size of each planet to class on Friday
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10 #44 How Big are the Planets (Sepup, 91)
Hmk: Groups: Bring round objects you find at home that will show the size of each planet to class on Friday |
11 #44 How Big are the Planets (Sepup, 91)
Complete Part B & Analysis Questions |
| 14 #45 Inner Planets (Notes)
Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars #48 Current event 2012-13 on Mars (newspaper/magazine, reliable internet article) Write 1/2-1 page summary & include personal reaction; cite source Attach article to science notebook |
15 #45 Inner Planets
Finish #44 Presentations: How Big are the Planets Hmk: #47 The Outer Planets w.s |
16 #46 Outer Planets (Notes) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune & Pluto Include color sketches in your notes |
17 #46 Outer Planets (Notes) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune & Pluto Include color sketches in your notes |
18 #46 Outer Planets (Notes)
Color sketches of inner planets Due: #48 Current Event on Mars - Attach article in science notebook Science Notebook Assignment List #37-48 |
| 21 MLK Holiday |
22 #49 Comets, Asteroids, Meteors (Notes)
Hmk #50 Comets, Asteroids, Meteors ws Earth Space Test on Tues., Jan. 29Due: Science Notebook #37-55, Tues., Jan. 29 |
23 #51 Stars In class: 10 questions & answers, Astronomy Sci. Explorer, pgs. 103-116 |
24 #51 Stars In class: 10 questions & answers, Astronomy Sci. Explorer, pgs. 103-116 |
25 #54 Star Systems & Galaxies (Notes)
Hmk: #55 3x5 study card- can be used for Tuesday's test Study & review notes, homework sheets & in class assignments Science Notebook Assignment List #37-55
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| 28 Earth in Space Jeopardy Review
Study & review notes, homework sheets & in class assignments |
29 Earth in Space Test |
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31 2nd Quarter Grades End |
December 2012
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| 3 #33 Earth's Moon (Notes)
5-Minute Quiz #2 Due Friday: Science Notebook #21-36 |
4 #35 Observing Objects in Space (Sepup - 86)
In class/Hmk - Complete table & analysis questions 1-3 (be sure to write out the questions |
5 #36 Where in the Solar System Am I (Sepup-89) | 6 #36 Where in the Solar System Am I (Sepup - 89) | 7 #37 Nova: "Finding Life Beyond Earth"
Due: Science Notebook #21-36 Science Notebook Assignment List #21-36 |
| 10 #37 Nova: "Finding Life Beyond Earth" (Notes) | 12 #39 Drawing the Solar System (Sepup, Activity 90, pg. G-24)
Now accepting revised science notebooks #21-36 (Be sure to highlight all revised assignments on the grading sheet) |
13 #39
Drawing the Solar System (Sepup, Activity 90, pg. G-24) |
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Drawing the Solar System (Sepup, Activity 90, pg. G-24)
Finish #39; complete analysis questions Winter Talent Show Assembly Science Notebook Assignment List, #21-39 |
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November 2012
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1#20 How to write a lab report (notes)
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2 #21 Phases, Eclipses & Tides
Complete section review questions & answers 1-5 on page 34 of science explorer book Science Notebook Assignment List #18-20 |
| 5 #22 Seasons on Earth review (notes)
Hmk: Review & study notes for 5-minute quiz axis, rotation, revolution, latitude, longitude, summer/winter solstice & vernal/autumnal equinox
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6 #22 Seasons on Earth
5-minute quiz #1 Finish #21 Moon phases, eclipses & tides section review 1-5
Hmk: #23 Moon phases, eclipses & tides w.s
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7 #24 MS Excel plant species richness graph & moss creek table page 4 |
8 #24 MS Excel plant species richness graph & moss creek table | 9 Teacher Plan - No school |
| 12 Veteran's Day - No school |
13 Rockets & Satellites
#25 Rockets & satellites section review questions 1-4, pg. 38 (write out questions) Hmk: #26 Rockets & satellites w.s |
14 #27 Phases of the Moon (Notes) Hmk: Review the phases of the moon from your notes |
15 #27 Phases of the Moon (Notes)
Hmk: Review the phases of the moon from your notes Parent conferences 4-8 pm |
16 #28
GK-12 field study graphs, tables & analysis
Science Notebook Assignment List #21-28
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| 19 Parent Conferences 8 am - 8 pm |
20 Parent Conferences 8 am - 3:00 pm |
21 Thanksgiving Break (no school) |
22 Thanksgiving Break (no school) | 23 Thanksgiving Break (no school) |
| 26 #29 Solar & Lunar Eclipses (Notes)
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27 #30 Tides (Notes) Hmk: Review notes by filling in side margin with key words, sketches or main ideas or highlight |
28 #31 Tides & The Moon (In class) Sepup -#82 Hmk: Review notes by filling in side margin with key words, sketches or main ideas or highlight |
9 #31 Tides & The Moon (In class) Sepup - #82
Hmk: Review notes by filling in side margin with key words, sketches or main ideas or highlight |
30 #32 Earth's Moon (In class) Complete section review Q & A 1-4, pg. 44 Hmk: 5-minute quiz on Monday Review notes #29-32
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October 2012
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| 1 Introduction to Graphs & Data Tables with MS Excel |
2 #10 GK-12 Water Training: Water Cycle & Quality #10 Hmk: Turbidity & TDS questions page 2
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Mystery Water Inquiry Activity
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4 #11 Mystery Water Inquiry Activity | 5 #12 Graphs & Tables with MS Excel (continued)
Science Notebook Assignment List #10-12 |
| 8 Science Notebook -hand back science notebooks -review/explain grading scores -opportunity to revise science notebook to improve score Due Date: Revised science notebooks - Monday, Oct. 15 Due Date: GK-12 Field trip forms to Tillamook Forest Center - Monday, October 15 |
9 #12 Graphs & Tables with MS Excel (continued)
Midterm Grades - progress report |
10 #12 Graphs & Tables with MS Excel (continued)
#12 includes printed copies of the following: turbidity graph, conductivity graph, turbidity table & conductivity table Core Locker Painting & Clean-up, 1:20-2:45
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11 #12 Graphs & Tables with MS Excel (continued)
Core Locker Painting 8:20-10:10
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12 Teacher Inservice Day - No school Science Notebook Assignment List #10-12 |
| 15 #12 Graphs & Tables with MS Excel (continued) | 16 #13 A Day On Earth: A Day-Night Cycle
Talking Drawing 1 Talking Drawing 2 Possible Explanations: A Day On Earth
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17 #13 A Day On Earth: Day-Night Cycle (continued)
#5 Measuring shadows, measuring time experiment |
18 #13 A Day On Earth: Day-Night Cycle (continued)
#5 Measuring shadows, measuring time experiment |
19 #14 Nova: Is there life on Mars? (Notes) |
| 22 #14 Nova: Is there life on Mars? (Notes) (continued) | 23 #16 Sunlight & Seasons graph & questions (In class)
Hmk: finish #16 questions |
24 #17 GK-12 Field Skills review (Notes) 1-2 plant sketches & list 3 characterisitics Stonefly vs. Mayfly Turbidity & Conductivity review |
25 #17 GK-12 Field Skills review (Notes) Three plant sketches & list characterisitics Stonefly vs. MayflyTurbidity & Conductivity review |
26 GK-12 da Vinci Fall Field Trip, Tillamook Forest Center |
| 29 #18 Exploring the Seasons Q & A 1-5 (In class) |
30 Salmon Watch Field Trip, Eagle Creek |
31 #20 How to write a lab report (notes)
Finish #18 (in class) DUE: Science Notebook #18-20 on Tuesday, Nov. 6 |
#20 How to write a lab report (notes)
Lab write-up format sheet page 2Finish #18 (in class) |
Science Notebook Assignment List #18-20 |
September 2012
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5 Welcome to daVinci
Introductions #1 10 things I love to do activity **Bring science composition notebook to class on Friday Assembly |
6 Introduction
Class expectations/Class syllabus School Expectation Rotation |
7 How to Keep a Science Notebook
Includes table of contents, assignment number, title and page numbers School Expectation Rotation Alumni Talent Show |
| 10 #2 Introduction to Earth Science (notes) #3 Archaeological Dig Observations & Inferences (in class) |
11 #3 Archaeological Dig Observations & Inferences (continued)
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12 Earth in Space - Introduction #4 Sunlight & Shadows activity |
13 Earth in Space - Introduction #4 Sunlight & Shadows activity | 14 #4 Sunlight & Shadows activity (continued) |
| 17 #5 Measuring Shadows, Measuring Time
Finish #4 Tyler's analysis questions (in class) #5 Design an investigation Discuss elements of good experimental design #5 Hmk: Start designing your investigation: include background information (paragraph), research question/hypothesis, materials & procedures (list formats) See SEPUP, pg. F-12 |
18 #5 Measuring Shadows, Measuring Time Continue to design your investigation (use questions in book on pg. F-12 to assist you). See SEPUP, pg. F-12 Discuss your investigation design with your group & record group's plan
Get teacher approval of your investigation |
19 #5 Measuring Shadows, Measuring Time
Conduct your investigation & record your results Back to School Night, 6-8 pm |
20 #5 Measuring Shadows, Measuring Time
Conduct your investigation & record your results |
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#6 Video Origins: Earth is Born (continued) |
25 #7 Introduction to GK-12 (Notes) Hmk: Review today's notes & write a summary paragraph |
26 #8 Inquiry Activity: Introduction to Water Garden Ecology (yellow & blue sheets) plant data 1 plant data 2 macroinvertebrate 1 macroinvertebrate 2 |
27 #8 Inquiry Activity: Introduction to Water Garden Ecology (yellow & blue sheets) | 28 #9 Identifying da Vinci's water garden macroinvertebrates
Science Notebook Assignment List #1-9 DUE: Science Notebooks #1-9 on Tuesday, October 2.
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