Classroom Procedures
List the three things you do when you enter Mrs. Denton's classroom.
Get science notebook, have a seat, start on bellringer.
Energy always flows in what direction
warmer to cooler
What type of weather occurs when it starts hailing?
Humidity and temperature rise suddenly.
What is the job of the nucleus?
The "brain of the cell" instructs all the organelles on what to do.
How tall is Mrs. Denton?
5 foot 2 inches
When does Mrs. Denton want us to ask to use the restroom?
Raise your hand and ask when Mrs. Denton is NOT teaching
What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
Potential energy is STORED and kinetic is energy in MOTION
What is a weather front?
an air mass that is either warm or cold
What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?
The mitochondria
what period is Mrs. Denton's prep?
5th period
Where do you turn in assignments?
What is convection?
When heat rises and cools, it then sinks back down. Happens with liquids and gases.
What is humidity?
the amount of water vapor in the air.
What TWO cell organelles are found in PLANT cells but NOT animal cells?
cell wall, chloroplast
What were we testing when we built penguin houses?
block heat transfer
What is Mrs. Denton's BIGGEST pet peeve in class?
getting out of our seat without permission.
What is conduction?
Heat transfer through direct contact. Occurs with solids only.
What type of weather comes with a cold front?
cold and cloudy weather.
What is Cytoplasm?
A gel-like substance that holds all the organelles in place.
What unit are we learning next?
Genetics
How should you treat your science notebook?
Treat it like a bestie. Please don't throw it, don't rip pages
what is radiation?
Heat transfer through radioactive rays.
When two air masses collide, what happens?
storms, may be severe
What organelles hold all the cell's DNA?
Nucleus
Who is my teacher bestie?
Mrs. Macellhannon