October 2015
Monthly Archive
Friday 30 Oct 2015
Biology – Nov 2 – 6
Announcements:
- Quiz: Chapter 10: Mon 11/2 – ch 10 packet due
- Chapter 11 packet due: Fri 11/6
Mon:
- Hand in ch 10 packet
- Quiz: chapter 10
- Pre-test: sources of genetic variability
- Direct instruction: chapter 11-1 & 11-2 – intro to genetics
- Practice handout: genetic symbols
- Assignment: Read ch 11-1 & 11-2, complete #1 – 23 in packet for Wed
Tues:
- Debrief “symbols” practice handout from Mon
- Direct Instruction: 2-factor crosses
- Practice handout: Genetics problems
Wed:
- Debrief Tues practice handout
- Discuss #1 – 23 assignment in ch 11 packet
- Assignment: Read ch 11-3 – 11-5, complete #24 – end of packet for Fri – packet due
- Group Inquiry project: Meiosis – begin
Thurs:
- Finish Group Inquiry project: Meiosis and hand in
- Handout: “What to Know – Chapter 11 & 14 – Genetics”
- Handout: IB curriculum guide – Genetics
- Direct instruction: ch 11-3 & 11-4
Fri:
- Direct instruction: ch 11-5
- Discuss #24 – end of packet assignment, hand in packet
- Direct instruction: ch 14-1 & 14-2
- Assignment: read ch 14-1 & 14-2, begin packet
- Practice handout: Blood type problems
Friday 30 Oct 2015
Integrated Science – Nov 2 – 6
Announcements:
- Test: Chapter 6: Newton’s Laws of Motion: Mon 11/2
- Final rocket launch: Thurs 11/5 (weather permitting)
- Rocket reports due: Fri 11/6
Mon:
- Test: chapter 6
- Begin reading chapter 7, chapter 7 reading assignment due Fri 11/6
- Rocket rebuilds and reports
Tues:
- Debrief test
- Video: Crash course: Humans & energy
- Ss work on questions with laptops
- crash course vid human energy 207 questions
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM1IyIyr-Zc
Wed:
- Direct Instruction: Kinetic & potential energy
- Final rocket preparations for tomorrow
Thurs:
- Kahoot KE/PE review
- Practice: KE/PE problems
Fri:
- Final rocket launch (weather permitting)
- Finish reports – due tomorrow
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Friday 23 Oct 2015
Biology – Oct 26 – 30
Announcements:
- Test: Chapter 8 & 9: Tues 10/27 – ch 9 packet due
- Lab practical quiz: Fri 10/30
- Chapter 10 quiz: Mon 11/2
Mon:
- Test review
- Activity: Modeling Cellular respiration
Tues:
- Test: Chapter 8 & 9: cell energetics
- Assignment: Read ch 10, complete packet by Mon 11/2
Wed:
- Direct instruction: ch 10 – cell cycle
- Lab: Mitosis slides
- Handouts:
Thurs:
- Continue Mitosis slide lab
Fri:
- Lab practical quiz
- Finish Mitosis slide lab
- Quiz review: chapter 10
Friday 23 Oct 2015
Integrated Science – Oct 26 – 30
Announcements:
- Rocket launch #1: Thurs 10/29 (weather permitting)
- Test: Ch 6: Newton’s Laws of Motion: Mon 11/2
- Chapter 7 reading assignment due: Fri 11/6
Mon:
- Direct instruction: Newton’s 3rd Law
Lab 6B: Newton’s 3rd Law
- Lab 6B_Newtons 3rd Law
Tues:
- Finish rocket, take data, evaluate all rockets using data packets
Wed:
- Direct Instruction: Momentum
- Practice: Momentum
Thurs:
- Rocket launch
- Analyze launch data, formulate plan for redesign of rockets for launch #2
Fri:
- Chapter 6 review sheet & debrief
- Rocket rebuilds
- Rocket reports
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Friday 16 Oct 2015
Biology – Oct 19 – 23
Announcements:
- Photosynthesis quiz: Wed 10/21 – ch 8 packet due
- Energetics project due: Wed 10/21
- Test: Chapter 8 & 9: Energetics: Tues 10/27 – ch 9 packet due
Mon:
- Work on Energetics project: computer lab A2
Tues:
- Work on Energetics project: computer lab A2
Wed:
- Hand in Energetics project
- Quiz: Photosynthesis
- Finish lab reports & reading assignment
Thurs:
- Debrief quiz
- Debrief modeling activity
- Direct instruction: ch 9-1
- Discuss #1 – 18 assignment in ch 9 packet
- Finish ch 9 packet for Fri
- Group Inquiry activity: Cellular respiration
Fri:
- Direct instruction: ch 9-2
- Discuss ch 9 packet assignment
- Finish Group Inquiry activity
Friday 16 Oct 2015
Integrated Science – Oct 19 – 23
Announcements:
- Rocket Materials must be to class by Thurs 10/22!
- Chapter 6 puzzle due: Fri 10/23
- Rocket launch #1: Wed 10/28 (weather permitting)
Mon:
- Direct instruction: Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
- Demos: 1st law
- Practice: Net Force and 1st Law
Tues:
- Lab 6A: Newton’s 1st & 2nd Law of Motion
Wed:
- Debrief lab
- Direct instruction: Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
- Finish lab reports and hand in
Thurs:
- 2nd Law of Motion story problems practice
- Pop bottle rocket project
- Intro
- Begin
Fri:
- Hand in ch 6 puzzle reading assignment
- Rocket build
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Thursday 08 Oct 2015
Biology – Oct 12 – 16
Announcements:
- Biology notebooks due: Tues 10/13
- School testing day: Wed 10/14 – no class meetings
- Mid-term progress report grading: Fri 10/16 – early release
- Quiz: Mechanics of Photosynthesis: Wed 10/21 – ch 8 packet due
Mon:
- Group Inquiry activity: Photosynthesis
Tues:
- Direct Instruction: Photosynthesis reactions
- Handout: “What to Know – Chapter 8 & 9 Test”
- Handout: “IB Curriculum Guide: Cell Energetics”
- Finish Group Inquiry: Photosynthesis and submit
Wed:
- School-wide testing day: No class meeting
Thurs:
- Lab: Chromatography
- Direct Instruction: Mechanics of Photosynthesis
- Quiz: Wed 10/21
Fri:
- Review mechanics of photosynthesis
- Debrief Chromatography lab and hand in report
- Project: Energetics (Wheaties cereal box)
- Wheaties Box Cell
- 03b_Cereal Box Template
- Begin reading chapter 9, complete # 1 – 18 for Thurs 10/22
Thursday 08 Oct 2015
Integrated Science – Oct 12 – 16
Announcements:
- Chapter 5 reading assignment due: Tues 10/13
- Chapter 5 Test: Force: Fri 10/16
Mon:
- Finish Friction lab, debrief, hand in report
- Direct Instruction: Friction
Tues:
- Hand in ch 5 reading assignment
- Direct Instruction: Equilibrium
- Practice: Equilibrium
- Kahoot practice quiz: Equilibrium
Wed:
- School-wide testing day: no class meeting
Thurs:
- Chapter 5 test review
Fri:
- Early release – mid-term progress report grading
- Test: Chapter 5: Force
- Begin Ch 6 reading assignment: due Fri 10/23
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Friday 02 Oct 2015
Biology – Oct 5 – 9
Announcements:
- Chapter 7 tests: Cells
- Part 1 & IB test questions: Wed 10/7
- Part 2: Thurs 10/8: ch 7 packet due
Mon:
- Debrief Potato Osmosis lab, reports due Tues 10/6
- Direct Instruction: Limits to cell growth
- Begin Group Inquiry Activity: Cell Membrane
Tues:
- Ch 7 test review
- Finish Membrane Group Inquiry and hand in
- Hand in Potato Osmosis lab reports
Wed:
- Ch 7 test: Part 1 & IB questions
- Begin ch 8 reading packet
Thurs:
- Hand in ch 7 packet
- Ch 7 test: Part 2
- Direct Instruction: Intro to Photosynthesis
Fri:
- No classes: Statewide inservice day
Friday 02 Oct 2015
Integrated Science – Oct 5 – 9
Announcements:
- Chapter 4 Test: Mon 10/5
Mon:
- Chapter 4 Test: Motion
- Begin Chapter 5 reading assignment: due Tues 10/13
Tues:
- Direct Instruction: Force
- Lab: What is a Newton?
Wed:
- Debrief lab, hand in report
- Direct Instruction: Weight & Mass
- Kahoot practice quiz: Weight & Mass
- Practice handout: Weight & Mass
Thurs:
- Lab: Friction & Force
Fri:
- No classes: Statewide inservice day
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