November 1st, 2017 The Outsiders by: S.E. Hinton

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Level#1

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods you eat.

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

2. What is released form bone, when it is broken down, for use inside of the body?

3. How does the body replace the minerals that are lost form bone when it is broken down?

Level#2

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods 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 jobs do cells do to change how bones grow?

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

3. Because your bones do not grow at the same time, what does this cause?

Level#3

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods 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. Explain what happens when bone is broken down and what the body does to replace the minerals that are lost in this process.

2. Explain what the building up and breaking down of bones causes.

3. Explain what happens as a result of the uneven growth of certain parts of the body.

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October 31st, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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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.

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Level#1

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods 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 form inside your bones that are released?

Level#2

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods 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 the three areas that bone growth normally takes place first?

Level#3

Bones grow and change. Some cells help build bone tissue. Some cells break down bone tissue. When bone 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 form the foods 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. Explain what two things cells do to change bone tissue.

2. Explain 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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October 30th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Structure of Bones.

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Level#1

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.

1. What is the name of the softer parts of bone?

2. What does spongy bone look like?

3. What are the spaces in spongy bone filled with?

Level#2

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 space 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. How are the centers of flat bones and the ends of long bones different form compact bones?

2. Describe the inside of spongy bones.

3. List three specific ways that make spongy bone unique.

Level#3

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 space 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 is 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. Explain what spongy bone looks like and has inside of it.

2. Explain the unique structure of spongy bone to a person who knows nothing about it.

3. Explain where marrow is found, what it can look like, and the differences between red and yellow marrow.

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October 27th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Structure of Bones.

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Level#1

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.

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 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 space 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 above text.

Level#3

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 space 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 is 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 the softer parts of bone called and what do they look like?

3. List three facts about spongy bone that would be important to know.

4. How is red marrow different than yellow marrow?

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October 26th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Structure of Bones.

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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 does the strong membrane cover?

2. What is passing through the membrane of a bone?

3. What is supply the bone with nutrients and oxygen?

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. Describe what a bone is covered in.

2. Describe what passes through the membrane of a bone and what is supplied to the bone as a result.

3. Describe what is found under the membrane of bone and what it is made of.

4. What runs through compact bone and what does it contain?

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 the composition of compact bone and its contents.

2. What do flat bones and long bones have in common?

3. How is spongy bone different than compact bone and what does spongy bone provide for bones that contain it?

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October 25th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Structure of Bones.

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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 what 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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October 24th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: What bones are made of

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Level#1

Bones are made of both 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. Name the two types of materials that bones are made of.






2. List the three types of cells that make up the living materials of bones.







3. What makes up one-third of bones?







Level#2

Bones are made of both 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 phosphorous. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible.

1. Name the two types of materials that bones are made of.







2. List the three types of cells that make up the living materials of bones.







3. What makes up one-third of bones?







4. Describe the skeleton of an unborn baby.









Level#3

Bones are made of both 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 phosphorous. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. As an unborn baby 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 Describe the materials that bones are made of.







2. Explain the nature of the two materials that bones are made of.







3. Describe the skeleton of an unborn baby, and what happens to it as it develops. 






4. Provide an example of what happens to the remaining cartilage, that does not change into hard bone, after a baby's skeleton has mostly changed into hard bone.









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October 23rd, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: What bones are made of

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Level#1

Bones are made of both 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 both 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 phosphorous. 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 both 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 phosphorous. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. As an unborn baby 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. Explain the two types of materials that bones are 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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October 20th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: What bones are made of

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Level#1

Bones are made of both 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 both 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 phosphorous. 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 both 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 phosphorous. The skeleton of an unborn baby is made of cartilage. This tissue is tough but flexible. As an unborn baby 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. Explain the two types of materials that bones are 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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