March 2015
Monthly Archive
Friday 20 Mar 2015
Biology – Mar 30 – April 3
Announcements:
- Quiz: Chapter 15 & 16: Thurs 4/2 – ch 16 packet due
- Ch 17 packet due: Tues 4/7
Mon:
- Notes: chapter 16-2
- Discuss # 12 – 26 in packet
- Assignment: Read ch 16-3, complete # 27 – 42 for Thurs
- Finish Selection Lab
Tues:
- Debrief Selection Lab and hand in
- Notes: 16-3
- Discuss # 27 – 42 – packet due Thurs
- Lab: Hardy-Weinberg Principle – Case I
Wed:
- Lab: Hardy-Weinberg Principle – Case II
- Complete lab reports and hand in
- Quiz Review – chapter 15 & 16
- Assignment: Read ch 17-1, complete #1 – 17 for Thurs
Thurs:
- Hand in ch 16 packet
- Quiz: Chapter 15 & 16
- Notes: chapter 17-1
- Discuss # 1 – 17 in ch 17 packet
- Assignment: Read ch 17-2 – 17-4, complete # 18 – 39 for Tues – packet is due Tues!
- Handout: “What to Know – ch 17 & 32”
Fri:
- Notes: Chapter 17-4
- Video: Adaptive Radiation – Lemurs of Madagasgar
Friday 20 Mar 2015
Integrated Science – Mar 30 – April 3
Announcements:
- Chapter 1 & 2 Test: Wed 4/1
- Ch 1 & 2 Reading Assignment due: Wed 4/1
Mon:
- Notes: Graphing
- Activity: Graphing Refresher
Tues:
- Chapter 1 & 2 review sheet
- Finish Graphing Refresher and hand in
Wed:
- Hand in ch 1 & 2 reading assignment
- Test: Chapter 1 & 2
- Begin reading chapter 4 & ch 4 reading assignment
Thurs:
- Debrief ch 1 & 2 test
- Notes: Speed
- Lab: Speed – begin
Fri:
- Notes: speed calculations
- Practice: speed calculations
- Finish Speed lab
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Wednesday 11 Mar 2015
Biology – Mar 16 – 20
Announcements:
- Chapter 15 reading assignment due: Wed 3/18
- Quiz: Chapter 15 & 16: Fri 4/3
Mon:
- Notes: Chapter 15-1 & 15-2
- Video: Miller: Intro to Evolution Theory (12 min)
- Assignment: Read ch 15- 1 & 15-2, complete # 1 – 17 in packet for Tuesday
Tues:
- Summarize yesterday’s notes, hand in
- Discuss # 1 – 17 assignment
- For Wed: Read chapter 15-3, complete # 18 – 39 in packet for Wed – packet is due Wed!
- Notes: Chapter 15-3
Wed:
- Discuss # 18 – 39, hand in packet
- Activity: “It’s Not Fair” – report due end of period
- Assignment: Read ch 16-1, complete # 1 – 11 in packet for Thurs
Thurs:
- Notes: 16-1
- Discuss # 1 – 11 assignment
- Assignment: Read ch 16-2, complete # 12 – 26 for Mon
- Handout: “What to Know – ch 15 & 16 quiz” – quiz is Fri 4/3
- Video: “Why Sex?” (PBS) – first 30 minutes only.
Fri:
- Activity: Natural Selection Simulation
Wednesday 11 Mar 2015
Integrated Science – Mar 16 – 20
Announcements:
- Syllabus signature cover sheet due: Tues 3/17
- Bring textbooks to class Tues 3/17
- Chapter 1 & 2 reading assignment due: Wed 4/1
- Test: Chapter 1 & 2: Wed 4/1
Mon:
- Student Info Sheets
- Syllabus – signature cover sheet due tomorrow
- Activity: Nature of Science box
- Discussion: What is Science?
- Handout/discussion: Effective Effort
- You will need your textbook tomorrow
Tues:
- Hand in syllabus signature cover sheet
- Textbooks issued to students who need them
- Activity: THIEVES – How to Use a Textbook
- Chapter 1 reading assignment: due Wed 4/1
Wed:
- Cornell notes: discussion, handout
- Notes: Metric System
- Handout: Metric Conversion practice
- Lab Safety Handout – complete and hand in tomorrow
Thurs:
- Summarize yesterday’s notes and hand in
- Hand in Lab Safety sheet
- Notes: precision, accuracy and resolution
- Lab: Metric Measurement
Fri:
- Significant Digits
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Friday 06 Mar 2015
Biology – Mar 9 – 13
Announcements:
- Final Exam: Wed 3/11 – ch 40 packet due
- Bring textbook on Wed 3/11 if you will not be continuing in IB Biology C
Mon:
- Notes: Ch 40-2
- Discuss # 20 – 45 assignment
- Finish Video: Nova: Vaccines & discuss
Tues:
- Review for final exam
- Create “Memorelephant” to use during exam
Wed:
- Hand in textbook if not continuing in IB Biology C
- Final Exam
- Course Evaluation
Thurs & Fri:
- Term 2 grading day & professional development
Friday 06 Mar 2015
Integrated Science – Mar 9 – 13
Announcements:
- Final Exam: Wed 3/11
- If you have completed both 9th grade Science classes, bring your textbook on Wed 3/11
Mon:
- Egg drop project – today is drop day
- Chapter 24 Review Sheet
Tues:
- Review for final exam
- Create “Memorelephant” to use during exam
Wed:
- Hand in textbook if you have completed both 9th grade Science courses
- Final Exam
- Course Evaluation
Thurs &Fri:
- Term 2 grading day & professional development
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