December 23rd, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: How Bones Change and Grow.. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Skeletal System: How Bones Change and Grow.

Level#1: Bones grow and change. Some cells held build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When tissue is broken down, some of the minerals inside bones are released into the body for use. However, your body normally replaces those minerals with minerals from the food you eat.

1. As you get older what happens to your bones?




2. When bone tissue is broken down what happens to the minerals inside of bones?




3. How does your body replace the minerals from inside your bones that are released?





Level#2: Bones grow and change. Some cells held build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When tissue is broken down, some of the minerals inside bones are released into the body for use. However, your body normally replaces those minerals with minerals from the food you eat. The building up and breaking down of your bones changes the size and shape of your bones as you age. At some point in your life, you may go through "an awkward stage" because of the way your bones grow. The first bones to grow quickly are usually your foot bones. Then, your arm and hand bones grow quickly. 

1. What two things do cells do to change bone tissue?





2. When bone tissue is broken down what happens to the minerals inside of bones?





3. What are three areas that bone growth normally takes place first?







Level#3: Bones grow and change. Some cells held build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When tissue is broken down, some of the minerals inside bones are released into the body for use. However, your body normally replaces those minerals with minerals from the food you eat. The building up and breaking down of your bones changes the size and shape of your bones as you age. At some point in your life, you may go through "an awkward stage" because of the way your bones grow. The first bones to grow quickly are usually your foot bones. Then, your arm and hand bones grow quickly. Because of this uneven growth, arms, hands, and feet may look too big for the rest of the body. This does not last long. After a while, the rest of the body catches up.

1. What two things do cells do to change bone tissue?




2. What happens when bone tissue is broken down and how does the body replace the minerals bones lose during this process?





3. Explain what causes "an awkward stage" in your development?







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December 22nd, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Structure of Bones. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Skeletal System: The Structure of Bones.

Level#1: The centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones are not as hard as compact bones. These softer parts of bones are called spongy bone. They even look like sponges because they are filled with many spaces. The spaces are filled with connective tissue and blood vessels.

1. What is not as hard as compact bone?




2. What are the softer parts of bone called?




3. What does spongy bone look like?






Level#2: The centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones are not as hard as compact bones. These softer parts of bones are called spongy bone. They even look like sponges because they are filled with many spaces. The spaces are filled with connective tissue and blood vessels. Although they are softer than compact bones, spongy bones are quite strong. The spaces in them form a support structure that is lightweight. Spongy bones provide support to areas in bones where there is great pressure and stress.

1. What is not as hard as compact bone?




2. What are softer parts of bone called and what do they look like?




3. List three facts about spongy bone that are found in the text above.






Level#3: The centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones are not as hard as compact bones. These softer parts of bones are called spongy bone. They even look like sponges because they are filled with many spaces. The spaces are filled with connective tissue and blood vessels. Although they are softer than compact bones, spongy bones are quite strong. The spaces in them form a support structure that is lightweight. Spongy bones provide support to areas in bones where there is great pressure and stress. The centers of your bones are filled with marrow. Marrow makes blood cells. Marrow is red or yellow in color. Red marrow actively makes red blood cells. Yellow marrow is not active. It is found in the center of long bones. Yellow marrow is made mostly of fat cells.

1. How do the centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones differ from compact bone?




2. What are these softer parts of bone called and what do they look like?




3. List three facts about spongy bone that would be important to know if you were studying it.






4. how is red marrow different from yellow marrow?






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December 21st, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The five jobs that bones do to help us. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Structure of Bones.

Level#1: A bone is covered with a strong membrane. This membrane has many blood vessels that pass through it. Blood supplies living bone cells with nutrients and oxygen.

1. What are bones covered in?




2. What does this strong membrane have that passes through it?




3. What do the blood vessels that pass through living bone cells supply it with?





Level#2: A bone is covered with a strong membrane. This membrane has many blood vessels that pass through it. Blood supplies living bone cells with nutrients and oxygen. Under the membrane is compact bone. Compact bone is made up of living bone cells. It is also made up of the mineral calcium. Calcium in compact bone makes it hard and gives it strength. A network of tubes also runs through compact bone. These tubes contain blood vessels and nerves. 

1. What is bone covered with and what passes through it?




2. What does blood supply to living bone cells?




3. What is under the bone's membrane and with is it made of?





4. What role does calcium play in compact bone?





Level#3: A bone is covered with a strong membrane. This membrane has many blood vessels that pass through it. Blood supplies living bone cells with nutrients and oxygen. Under the membrane is compact bone. Compact bone is made up of living bone cells. It is also made up of the mineral calcium. Calcium in compact bone makes it hard and gives it strength. A network of tubes also runs through compact bone. These tubes contain blood vessels and nerves. The centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones are not as hard as compact bones. These softer parts of bone are called spongy bone. They even look like sponges because they are filled with many spaces. The spaces are filled with connective tissue and blood vessels. Although they are softer than compact bones, spongy bones are quite strong. The spaces in them form a support structure that is lightweight. Spongy bones provide support to areas in bones where there is great pressure and stress.

1. Describe what passes through the membrane of bones and the function of the blood that passes through it.






2. Describe the composition of compact bone including the role calcium plays in it.






3. Describe the appearance, structure, and function of spongy bone.







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December 18th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The five jobs that bones do to help us. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Skeletal System: Skeletal System recap of content covered.


Level#1: Bones have five jobs. They support your body and give your body shape. They protect many organs inside your body. For example, your skull protects your brain. Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones.

1. What do bones do for your body?

2.What are the living materials that bones are made of?

3. Give an example of what your bones protect.

Level#2: Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones. About two-thirds of bones are made up of nonliving materials, including the minerals calcium and phosphorus. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. Bones have five jobs. They support and give your body shape. They protect many organs insides your body. For example, your skull protects your brain. Many bones work with muscles to help you move. Some bones have soft tissue called marrow inside of them. This tissue makes blood cells.

1.What are the nonliving materials that bones are made of?

2.What is the skeleton of an unborn baby made of and how would you describe it?

3. What are the nonliving materials that bones are made of?

4. What do some bones have inside them and what does this tissue make?

Level#3: Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones. About two-thirds of bones are made up of nonliving materials, including the minerals calcium and phosphorus. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. As an unborn develops, most of its cartilage skeleton changes to hard bone. The cartilage that is left has many functions. For example, it prevents the ends of bones from rubbing against each other. Bones have five jobs. They support and give your body shape. They protect many organs insides your body. For example, your skull protects your brain. Many bones work with muscles to help you move. Some bones have soft tissue called marrow inside of them. This tissue makes blood cells. Bones store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.

1. Explain what bones protect and give a specific example of this.

2. Explain what is inside of bones and what this tissue makes.

3. Describe both the living and nonliving materials that bones are made of.

4. Describe the skeleton of an unborn baby, what happens to it as the baby develops, and the function of the cartilage that is left.

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December 17th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The five jobs that bones do to help us. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Skeletal System: What Bones are made of!

Level#1: Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones.

1. What are bones made of?




2. What are the living materials that bones are made of?




3. How much of these cells are our bones made of?





Level#2: Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones. About two-thirds of bones are made up of nonliving materials, including the minerals calcium and phosphorus. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible.

1. What are bones made of?





2. What are the living materials that bones are made of?





3. What are the nonliving materials that bones are made of?




4. What is the skeleton of an unborn baby made of and how would you describe it?







Level#3: Bones are made of living and nonliving materials. The living materials are bone cells, blood cells, and nerve cells. These cells make up about one-third of bones. About two-thirds of bones are made up of nonliving materials, including the minerals calcium and phosphorus. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. As an unborn develops, most of its cartilage skeleton changes to hard bone. The cartilage that is left has many functions. For example, it prevents the ends of bones from rubbing against each other.

1. What two materials are bones made of?






2. Describe both the living and nonliving materials that bones are made of.








3. Describe the skeleton of an unborn baby, what happens to it as the baby develops, and the function of the cartilage that is left.









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December 16th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The five jobs that bones do to help us. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!

Subject: The Skeletal System: Bones have Jobs!

Level#1: Bones have five jobs. They support your body and give your body shape. They protect many organs inside your body. For example, your skull protects your brain.

1. How many jobs do bones have?




2. What do bones do for your body?




3. Give an example of what your bones protect.







Level#2: Bones have five jobs. They support and give your body shape. They protect many organs insides your body. For example, your skull protects your brain. Many bones work with muscles to help you move. Some bones have soft tissue called marrow inside of them. This tissue makes blood cells.

1. What do bones do for your body?




2. What do bones protect inside your body?




3. What do bones work with to help you move?




4. What do some bones have inside them and what does this tissue make?





Level#3: Bones have five jobs. They support and give your body shape. They protect many organs insides your body. For example, your skull protects your brain. Many bones work with muscles to help you move. Some bones have soft tissue called marrow inside of them. This tissue makes blood cells. Bones store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.

1. Explain what bones do for the body.




2. Explain what bones protect and give a specific example of this.





3. Explain what is inside of bones and what this tissue makes.





4. What is stored as part of the bones?






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December 15th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES! Choose the level that you feel you can successfully complete, but be brave and choose the level that challenges you!

SUBJECT: How the Human Body is organized.


Level#1: The human body is made up of very small parts called cells. Cells are the smallest parts of living things. Your body contains millions of cells.


1. What are the very small parts that make up the human body called?





2. What are the smallest parts that make up living things called?



3. What does your body contain million of?




Level#2: The human body is made up of very small structures called cells. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. Your body contains millions of cells. Groups of cells that work together make up tissues. Tissues that work together make up organs. Groups of organs that work together make up body systems.

1. Explain what the very small structures called cells are.




2. What do groups of cells that work together make up?



3. What do tissues that work together make up?



4. What do groups of organs that work together make up?





Level#3: The human body is made up of very small structures called cells. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. Your body contains millions of cells. Groups of cells that work together make up tissues. Tissues that work together make up organs. Groups of organs that work together make up body systems. These body systems work together to keep your body working. For example, the skeletal and muscular systems work together to allow you to stand up straight and to move.

1. Describe what the human body is made up of.



2. Explain how tissues and organs are formed.



3. How are body systems organized and what do they do?



4. What do the skeletal and muscular systems allow you to do?






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December 14th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES! Choose the level that you feel you can successfully complete, but be brave and choose the level that challenges you!

Subject: Keeping the Excretory System Healthy!

Level#1: We read about different ways to keep your excretory system healthy. Here are two ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and germs. Keep your kidneys healthy by not drinking alcohol it makes your body loose too much water!

1. What system are we trying to keep healthy?




2. How many cups of water should you drink a day?




3. What should you not drink to keep your kidneys healthy?





4. The word BABBLE means to talk and not make sense. Use the word BABBLE in a sentence.





Level#2: We read about four ways that you can help to keep your excretory system healthy. Here are three ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and bacteria. If you think you have a bladder infection, to see a doctor. To keep your kidneys healthy, stay away from alcohol and caffeine. These drugs can lead to dehydration.

1. How many cups of water should you drink a day and why?





2. What should you do if you think you might have a bladder infection?




3. What should you stay away from to keep your kidneys healthy and why?





4. The word MISDEMEANOR means a crime less serious than a felony. Use the word MISDEMEANOR in a sentence.





Level#3:

Level#2: We read about four ways that you can help to keep your excretory system healthy. Here are three ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and bacteria. If you think you have a bladder infection, to see a doctor. To keep your kidneys healthy, stay away from alcohol and caffeine. These drugs can lead to dehydration. Alcohol causes the kidneys to send mire than the usual amount of water out of the body. This water loss leads to dehydration, the drying out of your body cells. Too much alcohol can do permanent damage to the kidneys.

1. How many cups of water should you drink a day and why?




2. What should you do if you think you might have a bladder infection?




3. What does alcohol do to the kidneys, what does it cause, and what can too much alcohol do?






4. The word NAVIGATE means to direct carefully and safely. Use the word NAVIGATE in a sentence.






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December 11th, 2015 To Kill A Mockingbird by: Harper Lee

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Directions: WRITE YOUR ANSWERS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES! Choose the level that you feel you can successfully complete, but be brave and choose the level that challenges you!

Subject: Kidney Failure!


Level#1: Kidney failure means that one or both kidneys have shut down. People are able to live normally with only one kidney. But, if both kidneys do not work, a person will die if they do not get medical treatment.


1. What is kidney failure?





2. What would happen to you if you only had one kidney?





3. What would happen to you if both of your kidneys did not work?




4. What grade is Scout in?





Level#2: Kidney failure means that one or both kidneys have shut down. People are able to live normally with only one kidney. But, if both kidneys do not work, a person will die if they do not get medical treatment. A dialysis machine can be used to treat a person with failed kidneys. The patient's blood is drawn through a tube into a dialysis machine. Waste products and extra fluid in the blood are filtered by the machine. Then, clean blood flows back into the body.

1. What is kidney failure?





2. What would happen to you if you only had one kidney?






3. What would happen to you if both of your kidneys did not work?




4. What is used to treat people who have kidney failure and what is filtered out of a person's blood?






5. What does Ms. Caroline want Scout's father to stop doing?







Level#3: Kidney failure means that one or both kidneys have shut down. People are able to live normally with only one kidney. But, if both kidneys do not work, a person will die if they do not get medical treatment. A dialysis machine can be used to treat a person with failed kidneys. The patient's blood is drawn through a tube into a dialysis machine. Waste products and extra fluid in the blood are filtered by the machine. Then, clean blood flows back into the body. A permanent treatment for kidney failure is a kidney transplant. However, there are never enough "donor" kidneys available.


1. What is kidney failure and can you live with just one kidney?






2. What would happen to you if both of your kidneys did not work?






3. What is used to treat people who have kidney failure and what is filtered out of a person's blood?




4. Is there a permanent treatment for kidney failure?





5. What does Ms. Caroline tell Scout that Atticus does not know how to do?







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