Already heading into the fall break then just a few more weeks until the end of the semster.

Here's an intersting look into genetics and evolution.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/variation/misconceptions/


There will be a quiz this Wednesday on the structure of DNA, and translation/trascription.
 

10/17/12

Benchmark is this Friday, be sure to study the two study guides you have, and DO YOUR BEST!

 

Study guide and vocabulary is due before the test on Friday.

 

 

Here's the link to the extra credit rap by a few students we saw a few days ago.

 

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?videoId=dqtSK8ahxWo

10/10/12

Unit 4 test this Friday, you can use the study guide.

Packet due before the test.

Next Friday is quarter 1 benchmark exam, it will NOT be on quarter one grades which will be recorded next Wednesday.

10/2/12

UNIT 4 packet pick up and 9.1 notes.  Vocabulary is due tomorrow (Thursday) at the start of class.

Here's a thorough oveview of photosynthesis for the new unit "energy systems" starting today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78utcLQrJ4

10/1/12

October already!

Test is this Tuesday 25 multiple choice and three short answer.

Turn in packets before test, 15 points off per day late.

9/27/12

Lab tomorrow working with Elodea plants and the states of a cell.

Vocabulary quiz on Friday on all the words for this unit.

Here's the link to the video we watched in class reviewing passive and active transport of cells

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfy92hdaAH0

9/18/12

Remember the test is this Thursday for the cells unit. 

Please be sure to complete all the parts of packet that we went over in class and the crossword puzzle is extra credit. 




Informational meeting for the trip this summer to Italy and Greece at 6pm in B220. 

Finish lab and be sure to color your drawings, answer all questions in full sentences.

here's the link to todays video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKW4F0Nu-UY

Thursday 9/13/12

Here's the link to the overview video on cells for class today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1GQyciJaTA&feature=related

Lab today and tomorrow after finishing 7.2 notes.

Test next Thursday.

9/10/11

Welcome back to week 4 already.

Today is back to school night, you are donea t 12:30.  I'm offering 10 points extra credit to anyone who shows up with parents or guardians tonight! 

Vocabulary quiz is this Wednesday, only on the terms from this unit.

 

9/5/12

Unit 1 packets will be graded by early next week.

Vocabulary quiz unit 2 next Wedenesday

Become familiar with carbon compounds and cell organelles.


Sign up for Europe trip through Italy and Greece this summer!!!

Unit test two weeks from Friday

9/4/12

Have a great three day weekend!

Remember that the first test is Tuesday, be sure to study the pacing guide questions, vocabulary and notes we covered.  All work for periods 2-3 is due Tuesday and 4-6 Wednesday (I'll be out for those periods Tuesday).  Next unit is starting Wednesday on cells.

Monday 8/27

Week two

Today we'll be doing a microscope lab, and I'll be out for tennis 6th period.

At this point you should have all pages in the packet completed that we've covered.  Remember all pictures must represent 3D and questions in FULL sentences to get credit.

This week we'll get close to ompleting the packets and the first test is scheduled for next Tuesday.  I would recommend to start learning the vocabulary and review questions soon as you now have your book to use. 

Leave your books at home.

Look forward to a productive week!

8/21/12

Nice to meet all the classes today!

Remember that the syllabus needs to be signed by Wednesday, and the notebook and folder as well.

Hello biology students for the 2012-2013 school year!

5/8/12

Finish presentations today, remember to take the notes based on the handout I gave out today, that's worth 20 points as well.

Benchmark #4 is Friday, worth 80 points, 40 questions two points each.  You have, or will have a study guide tomorrow.  Wednesday and Thursday we'll be doing intensive review, it's your responsibility to put in the time to learn the material.

CSI activities all next week!

4/23/12

Welcome back ,  I hope you had a nice weekend and first week of STAR testing, one more to go.

We'll be watching "Contagion" for the the first part of the week, then moving into forensics Thursday and Friday.

4/16/12

Welcome back, I hope everyone had a nice break and ready to gear up for the CST week ahead of us!

We'll be doing an activity on the nervous system today, then reviewing the rest of the week for the science focus test on Friday.  Remember the test demonstrates what you know in comparison to all the other students in the state and reflects on our school, just do your best!

4/5/12

Spring break!!!!!!

Here are the questions on tomorrows quiz

1) What are the first two lines of defense to defend against pathogens?  Describe what happens in the NON specific response.

2) Explain the specific immune response the body uses to attack and destroy pathogens, be specific.  Where does HIV attack?

3) Describe the parts of the nervous sysytem

4) draw and label a neuron


Have a nice 10 days off!!!

Monday 3/19/12

Most of the presentations and poster boards were exceptional today, you should be proud of your work and happy that most likely you'll get a great score on this 100 point project!

Tomorrow we'll be continuing with the presentations on the minimum day schedule out at 12:30

On Wednesday we're startingour physiology unit focusing first on the immune response system.

3/13/12

The project is going to presented starting Monday, tomorrow I'll have some examples for you to see in order to get started.  Remember that part of the grading rubric is your use of class time. 

Sophomores- good luck testing, you'll do great.  You will need to make up lost time as homework for the next few days.

Final grades for the quarter are finished for all classes except 6th period which will be done tomorrow.

Monday 3/5

Already the end of the quarter, that went fast.  Today we'll finish the ecosystem activity and start reviewing for the BENCHMARK test on Wednesday (or Thursday), regardless you need to pace yourselves and put in the time to study.  This is a big part of your grade for the quarter.

Here's a review game I made which we'll also be playing on class. 


http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201209/game1330881795.php.


This is also a very important week for the school as the WASC team will be on campus for the certification process.

Tuesday 2/28/12

Quick vocabulary quiz, know the words from the previous post.  Test this Thursday be sure to finish all section reviews from chapter 5, the DVD notes, and cause and effect reading.

C.O.  SWBAT demonstrate understanding that populations can change and be effected by environmental conditions.

Thursday 2/23

Be sure to finish the lab, crossword puzzle, and first first section review for Friday to turn in.

I'll be out today, be ready for a pop quiz on Friday (or perhaps Monday).  You should know what exponential growth, logistical growth, population density, carrying capacity, and J curve mean.

Have a good day.

Tuesday 2/21

Welcome back, I hope everyone had a nice five day break.

Today is the chapter 4 test, remember that you can use your study guide.  You'll be turning in the handouts and study guide after the the test and then we'll do 5.1 notes.

Please check with me if you have extra credit thoughts such as putting together a powerpoint or poster.

If you're interested in the trip to Italy and Greece next summer get signed up early and there's a discount.  This Thursday evening at 7:30 is an informational meeting with the regional organizer!

Tuesday 2/14/12

Vocabulary quiz today

Know carnivore, producer, herbivore, omnivore, biome, pioneer species, and succession for the vocabulary quiz


Finish pyramid, do cycle poster and present with groups.

monday

Be sure to get the biome assignment in, it's worth 20 points, no credit if not done tomorrow when class starts.

Vocabulary quiz, look at the words in the previous post.

Friday 2/10/12

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

tomorrow the map and biome description that was assigned to you is due.  Remember to write the climate, where found, typed of animals,  climate, and in depth description of one organism.

Know carnivore, producer, herbivore, omnivore, biome, pioneer species, and succession for the vocabulary quiz.

Have a great weekend

Here's the link to the study review jeopardy game.

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Jan201205/game132798


study, and do your best!

Tuesday 1/31/12

Last day of January already.


Test tomorrow.

Finish superposition chart and questions, and chapter study guide in class, if not then homework.

Friday 1/27/12

Happy Friday !!!!!!!!!

Graph and all questions due at the start of class today, if you got the stamp two days ago 5 extra points and 3 if you turned it in today.

Finish chapter 17 chapter review.

Test Tuesday.

have a good weekend.

Thursday 1/26/12

Friday's test has been changed to next Tuesday!!!!

Finish graph, do chapter 17 chapter review.  Fossil notes.

Turn in lab when finished, due beginning of class Friday and chapter review.

Tuesday 1/24/12

Lab activity today.

C.O. Understand that random events leads to genetic drift.

Homework-complete all section reviews and chapter review of chapter 17, and all handouts by Thursday.

Test this Friday!

Extra credit- determine the historic natural selection patterns of a species.

Thursday 1/19/12

I'll be out today at a workshop.

C.O. Understand three natural selection patterns.

Homework for Friday- complete histogram handouts, and assigned section reviews.

Wednesday 1/18/12

Turn in the write up/fossil sequence assignment at the beginning of class tomorrow.

C.O. Understand the factors that contribute to genetic balance.

Homework- finish the graph assignment we're doing in class today.

Thursday 1/12/12

Test today  -  Turn in all material for packet and study guide.  Study guide equal in points to test.  Last day to turn in assignments for partial credit.

Tuesday 1/10/12

Good job on the survivor lab, I hope some of you still don't taste the bitterness of P.T.C paper.  3rd and 6th period tied with 6 survivors each.

Today we're doing notes on support of evolutionary theory, then observing fossils.

C.O.  Understand four primary reasons in support of evolution theory.

There's a test scheduled for Thursday that might get pushed up a day to Friday, and a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday.It's never too early to start studying, I'll be passing out the first review guide tomorrow.

Thursday 1/5/12

Happy new year everyone!

C.O.  Know that VARIATION in a species increases the chance that it will survive in changing environmental conditions.

Homework-  Lab graph and questions at beginning of class if you have not already turned it in (30 points)

vocabulary quiz on Friday (15 points)