Here you will find information about what the class accomplished today. When necessary, I will divide the information up by periods. If you were absent, you can check here for an update on what you missed. Please check this page FIRST, before you come ask me during class.
3/28/11
No 5
1st: DNA Construction Lab was due; We went over section 3 and watched review videos. We also made a study guide outline. Students were offered an extra credit opportunity of making at least 20 index cards and bringing them in tomorrow.
4th: Today we had a quiz on section 3 vocab; watched review videos; students were offered the same extra credit opportunity described above.
6th: Went over section 3, watched review videos, and made outline for test. Students were offered the same extra credit opportunity as described above.
7th: DNA Construction Lab was due; We went over section 3 and watched review videos. We also made a study guide outline. Students were offered an extra credit opportunity of making at least 20 index cards and bringing them in tomorrow.
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No 6
3/25/2011
1st, 7th: Had a quiz on section 2 vocabulary terms. Started a DNA construction lab that is to be finished for HW and is due on Monday
4th & 5th: DNA construction lab was due today. We went over section 3. These students have a quiz on section 3 terms on Monday.
TEST for all periods on WEDNESDAY!
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No 7
3/24/11
1st period: Section 1 scientist bell work quiz, went over section 2, assigned HW.
4, 5, 6: Section 2 vocab quiz, DNA construction lab- finish at home.
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3/23/11 No 1
Today students had a bellwork quiz on two scientist that they learned about this week. They were reminded of section to vocab quiz that is coming up on the next class day. We started and finished section 2 today. They also had a 30 point classwork assignment. They constructed a timeline of science history that they have learned about this week.
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3/22/11 No 2
1st period: see homework tab.
All periods had a bacteriophage lab today and a vocab quiz on section 1.
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3/21/11 No 3
All periods: started ch 9, sect 1. Quiz reminder for tomorrow. See HW tab.
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3/10/11 No 5
1st, 6th, 7th: Debate on Genetic Engineering
4th: Designer Babies Documentary
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3/9/11 No 6
4th and 5th periods participated in a debate today on Genetic Engineerings. Students divided up into two groups and debated whether or not they were for or against Genetic Engineering and why.
1st and 7th periods had day 1 of FCAT Science review today. Students who are not in 11th grade were given the opportunity to participate or were issued an alternative assignment to read chapter 9 and answer the section review and chapter review questions, in preparation for our return from Spring Break.
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3/7/11 No 7
4th-6th period: FCAT Science Practice.
1st: See below.
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3/6/11 No 1
4-7th periods had ch 9 vocab terms due today. They were also introduced to Genetic Engineering. They watched videos and are preparing for a debate in two class days. The other two days this week will be spent working on FCAT Science practice. Homework is posted.
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3/4/11 No 2
Today, all classes had a test on Ch 8. Tonight’s homework is Ch 9 vocab.
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3/3/11 No 3
Students who have an excused absence and have made arrangements with me will be making up their presentations today. Most of the class time will be spent reviewing for Chapter 8 test that is on Monday. BRING A PENCIL!!!! AND CALCULATOR!!!!! YOU MAY NOT SHARE THESE ITEMS ON TEST DAY!!!!
The review for the test is under Downloads. Once you are on that tab, look near the middle of the page and click “Class Review”. You must be logged in to view this material.
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3/2/11
No 4
All other periods presented project and continued test review with remaining time.
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3/1/2011
4th: Students presented their projects.
All other periods: Reviewed for test that is on Friday.
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2/28/2011 No 6
1-5, 7 Periods reviewed for their test (Ch 
and were reminded of project information and dates. As a reminder, you have 5 questions that must be answered during your presentation. The answers were retrieved whenever you did the first part of the project last week. The directions for the first part of the project can be found under DOWNLOADS-GENETICS-PROJECT then click the link. You can not view the link if you are not logged in. You can’t log in if you are not registered, so please register.
2/22/11- 2/24/11
This week students are completing Chapter 8. They have had two worksheets due this week and have begun a small genetics project. They should continue studying for their test and working on their project. Specific dates are listed on the homework sticky note. If you are not confident in your knowledge and understanding of Sections 1-3 by now, you need to read your chapter and get help.
2/18/2011 No 4
Today students received their punnett square worksheet back and were told to make corrections. Those who completed it in class, received points today. Those who did not, need to complete it for homework. Students also had the opportunity to come up to the board and practice using punnett squares to find probabilities. This is section 3 in your text book. Students had a quiz on Wed/Thursday on Sect 1-2. Those grades have been posted.
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2/17/2011 No 5
By Thursday, all students have had a quiz on chapter 43, section 1-2. If you missed it, you need to see me. All students have turned in the Genetics worksheet. If it is not completed, in full, and correct, it will be returned to you for weekend homework by the end of the week. Read Section 3 in your text book. Today, we will or have already gone over test crosses and started the probability (section 3). Tomorrow, we will begin learning how to draw and interpret Pedigrees. Next week, we will discuss Genetic Disorders, Section 4, and have a small research project. You will all have a computer lab day next week. There is no computer lab open on campus for 6th period, so that class will have lap tops brought into the classroom.
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2/15/2011-2/16/2011
By Wednesday, all periods have started Genetics, Chapter 8, Section 1-2. All periods have been given a worksheet to help them learn the material. Check the homework section to see when your homework is due and for your quiz date. 5th period has their quiz on Wednesday. All other periods have their quiz Thursday. The powerpoint for this chapter is available under downloads.
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2/14/2011 No 1
Began Chapter 8, Section 1. Students turned in vocabulary homework and were reminded to review section 1. Those who choose to do test corrections for chapter 43 returned their corrections today. Please allow a few days for those grades to be updated.
CLASS CONTEST UPDATE: So far, Period 1 is ahead with a whooping 31 points!!!. 5th and 6th period are tied for 2nd place, with 18 points. 4th and 5th are in third place with 11 points. Remember winning the contest entitles the entire class to 1% added to their grade. If you combine that with perfect attendance (1.1% per quarter) and 0.5% for attending each FCAT Camp session, then you have the opportunity for over 3% to be added to your quarter grade!! We are in our 4th week of the quarter, so we are almost half way there!!
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2/8/11-2/11/11
I apologize for the delay in updates!!!!! This week, students have a clicker review (Mon/Tues) and a chapter test (Tues/Wed). In response to not wanting to much homework, I allowed students to do their Chapter 8 terms in class. All 25 terms are due on Monday. For those who completed it in class, your points are already in Pinnacle. On Thurs/Fri I gave a current event article and questions to be answered to all periods, except for 6th period. All students in all periods had to opportunity to make test corrections. If they did not complete them by the end of the day on Friday, then they are due on Monday. 6th period will have this opportunity on Monday.
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2/7/2011
Today was a No 6 Day; All other periods reviewed for the upcoming chapter test using the clickers. All periods, except 5th and 6th, will have their test tomorrow (Tuesday). 5th and 6th will have theirs Wednesday.
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2/2/2011 to 2/5/2011
After the media center on Wednesday, each class had a review on all material we had covered up to that point. We went over all the worksheets that had been given out. You should have one worksheet packet, that includes the menstrual cycle questions, male and female reproductive diagrams, and STD fact or fiction. We also went over the STD worksheet that follows along with the powerpoint. It is a front and back worksheet, you should all have it and it should be completed. 7th period had a section 3 quiz on Thursday and all other periods had a section 3 quiz on Friday. There is a test on all of chapter 43 on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on what period you are in. This information was on the board Thursday and Friday, so you should have noted that in your agenda already. In addition, students were reminded that the STD powerpoint is available on this website for registered users. If you want to view it and/or download it, you will need to register, if you haven’t already.
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2/1/2011
Today, all periods except 4th period had a quiz on chapter 43, section 1-2. Tomorrow, all periods except 4th period will be in the media center. All periods have been reminded that they have a quiz on chapter 43, section 3 the following days: 7th period is on Thursday and all other periods will be on Friday. Students need to know all terms from section 3, the three layers of the placenta, and how to label a fetus, umbilical cord, placenta, uterus, and cervix in a given diagram. 7th period saw the diagram today and all other classes will see the diagram on Thursday. At the bottom of this page you will be able to find a similar diagram.
In addition, by now all students should have received an STD worksheet to follow along with the powerpoint. The powerpoint file has been uploaded to the website. This worksheet is due for a grade, so any information that any student missed should be retrieved from the file.
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Jan 31, 2011
5th period: From Conception to Birth & review of last weeks material
All other periods: Review of last weeks material, began STD lecture
No Bellwork today
ALL periods homework today: STUDY!! You have a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 43, Section 1 & 2.
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Jan 28, 2011
Students saw a review of Conception to Birth. They were reminded to complete their worksheet packet, get their consent forms signed and turned in, and of their quiz on Tuesday.
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January 27, 2011
No 6 Day
Periods: 1-4, 7
As of today, the lecture concerning reproduction and development is complete. Students were given a worksheet to be used a review. They were reminded to complete their assignment on their own. The worksheet should be used to study for the vocabulary quiz and as a review for the material we have completed. It is also a review for upcoming material (STDs). Students were also reminded that they MUST have their form turned in by Friday, January 28th, in order to be allowed to participate in upcoming activities that pertain to this material. In addition, they were reminded of their vocabulary quiz, which is Tuesday, Feb 1, 2011. They must be able to spell the vocabulary terms. There was a bellwork assignment. It was a series of 7 questions that served as a review for the recent material. Students were told to write the question and the answer down and to keep the paper as notes in their notebooks. I reviewed the questions and we answered them together. 1st 6th period did not get to do this and will do it tomorrow. 7th period started the assignment, but the bell rang before it was completed. The last two questions will be completed tomorrow.
In addition, we discussed the types and roles of hormones that influence the reproductive system (GnRH, LH, FSH, Estrogen, Progesterone, & Testosterone). This is important information and students will be expected to know it for the test.
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January 26, 2011
No7 Day
All other periods: Homework was checked. Students who did not complete their homework were given until tomorrow to complete it. If it is not complete by tomorrow, no credit will be given. In most periods we completed the Reproduction and Development lecture. Students were reminded of their homework and to get parental consent forms signed and returned by Friday. Tonights homework is viewable under the “Homework” sticky note to the right.
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January 25, 2011
Today we discussed the new classroom set up, the new boards, the 3rd quarter class contest, and handed back old papers and new schedules. Your homework for tonight is to write out and define the vocabulary terms in chapter 43 of section 1 and 2 of you textbook. The terms are also listed under the “Current” tab of this website. You have a vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, February 1. There was no bellwork today.
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January 18-21
This week each period has midterms. As of now, all grades are up to date. If your class has already taken the midterm, your grade is posted. If you had perfect attendance this quarter, I have added 2.2% to your quarter grade. Please see me promptly if you have any questions about your final grade.
There is a form to the right of the screen called “Parental/Guardian Consent” form. It is located under “Worksheets and Forms”. YOU MUST HAVE THIS SIGNED BY TUESDAY 1/25/2011 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS FOR THE NEXT SECTION. If you can not get it printed out, please see me for a copy. If you do not get this form turned in to me by the deadline you will be assigned a research assignment, in place of the class activities.
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On January 14, 2011
All classes continued to review for the Midterm. Some students chose to take home a practice test and study guide. We went over the practice test, question by question, and I explained any details where students had questions. I also reviewed good test taking skills, such as:
-not being intimidated by a long question,
-breaking questions down on your scrap piece of paper,
-making drawings/diagrams/tables that pertain to the question, and
-writing down everything you can remember about a topic discussed in a question, before looking at the answers.
Sometimes, when we read a test question, we jump right to the answer choices and get intimidated by the test if we don’t know the answer right away. Brainstorming your test question, before you do this, will help you to stay calm during any test.
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This is what we accomplished in class on Thursday, January 13, 2011:
- Reviewed Midterm Outline.
- Received a practice test that can be borrowed and returned to the instructor on the day of your exam.
- Reviewed Class Expectations.
Tomorrow, I will be available for questions concerning Mid Term material.
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