Mr. Benson

Science teacher. Science nerd.
½ man, ½ amazing, ½ sasquatch.

[Ryan Westberry @MRWEST_13]

So proud of my son to get a team 1st place win for @OESCHIEFS at the @collierschools Elementary Math Challenge against 7 other schools! Way to go OES! #CCPSproud

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

Check out Elvis's awesome mini-documentary about Cheetahs. Awesome final project, Elvis!
https://t.co/pWCTs5VDLK

[SSTRIDE Collier @sstridecollier]

Congrats Eduardo!

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

Today we did dissections! We looked at the urogenital systems of male and female rats, comparing and contrasting the two. Some of the rats were pregnant, so we determined how far along they were based on how developed the fetal rats were. Fun stuff!

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today? (5/1)
1) Page 121: https://t.co/2CQVEf79zz
Page 123: https://t.co/xVyTnpMYJ0

2) READ THESE ARTICLES:
ARTICLE #1: https://t.co/wiPqkQLfb3
ARTICLE #2: https://t.co/N2ksMVzHXI

3) LAB SAFETY QUIZ
https://t.co/R7nq7DF0v3
join code = 035680

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today? (4/30)
1. Trimester Foldable (see attached picture)
a. On the front, make 3 flaps.
b. Label them trimester 1, trimester 2, trimester 3.
c. On the inside, write 4 major events for each trimester.
Link to notes quizlet: https://t.co/Y1BzaM5J2Q

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today? (4/29/19)
1) Bellwork: https://t.co/aDrU3iD0Fb
2) Taking notes on human development
https://t.co/Y1BzaM5J2Q
3) Watching PBS's "Life's Greatest Miracle"
+ Answering a short question set alongside the video
4) Exit slip: https://t.co/4uDgKNGRAV

[Jessica Cook @sciencetypechic]

So many teachers getting in the brainy spirit! @Indians_IHS @CollierScience @collierschools #science #brain #funwithscience #growthmindset

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

Today we are taking our unit test on Reproductive Systems. It can be found in USATESTPREP, and is due by the end of the day today. Good luck!

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today? (4/25/19) Quizlet review: https://t.co/OwdVOCRrKK STUDY FOR THE EOC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jessica Cook @sciencetypechic]

SO MANY BRAINS TODAY!!! Glad we don’t have any zombies wandering around! @CollierScience @Indians_IHS #sobrainy #loveELL #englishlanguagearners

[SSTRIDE Collier @sstridecollier]

We learned so much at @hmclause in Immokalee. Thank you for having us. It was cool to see the science behind plant breeding and how pathogens can help breed out weak plants! 🌱

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

This week's review set: Anatomy Unit
https://t.co/OwdVOCRrKK

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today? (4/24)
1. Bellwork: https://t.co/R7nq7DF0v3
Enter join code 418212

2. Page 115 FOLDABLE NOTES: DEFINE KEY TERMS
Quizlet: https://t.co/LBKGatMpf0
Video: https://t.co/xxKRHKUPfR

3. Color your foldable (check edmodo)

[Jessica Cook @sciencetypechic]

Even cats are getting brainy!! @CollierScience @Indians_IHS #science #cat

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

This week’s bio comic: an egg cell

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today (4/23/19)
Page 113 FOLDABLE NOTES: Female Reproductive System
1) Write definitions
2) Underline the key terms + Color your foldable picture the same color.
THE COLORING KEY AND HADOUT ARE IN EDMODO (log in before clicking) https://t.co/dRUtzHDhJ3

[SSTRIDE Collier @sstridecollier]

Mr. Benson’s class working as teams to win their test review game! It was a close call!

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

What are we doing today?
1) Bellwork: https://t.co/Yog6ny0eUO
2) CLOSED NOTES TEST: https://t.co/aNP0YRgufR

[Mr. Benson @studyforbio]

Today's Activity: BRAIN HAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!