Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Missed Open House?

Watch the Open House Power Point HERE!

Today in Biology: Kingdoms

Before Class:
  • Take attendance
  • Take out HW: Chapter 7 Review Sheet
  • Take out science journal

Activities:
  • Collect HW Chapter 7 Review
  • Small Groups: Pre-poplulate Kingdom Chart p17 in Journal
  • Class Discussion: Journal p17 Kingdoms

HW: Be prepared to discuss differences between Bacteria, Protists and Fungi

This Week in Biology Lab

  • Record data for garlic/potato lab.

  • Finish lab #7.

  • Work on flash cards.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Today in Biology: Classification

Before Class:
  • Take out HW: Reading Section 7-2
  • Progress report.
  • Take out textbook.
Class Activities:
  • Collect HW Reading Section 7-2
  • Chapter 7 Review Sheet (w/ blog support)
  • Journal: Classification "KPCOFGS" page 14-15
  • Journal: Pre-populate Kingdoms Chart page 17
HW: Chapter 7 Review Sheet (w/ blog support)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Coke Float!

Today in Biology Class: Portfolio #1-5

Before Class:

  • Fill out new attendance sheet for week 1-5.
  • Take out textbook.

Activities:

  • Reading Section 7-2 with Cornell Notes
  • Total Portfolio 1-4
  • Science Journal: Page14 Classification

HW: Reading Section 7-2 with Cornell Notes

Friday, October 2, 2009

Science Update: Earthquake/Tsunami Info

Today in Biology: Quiz 1-4

Begin Class by:
  • Finalize clipboard.
  • Take out science journal.

Activities:
  • 5 minute "Quiz Cram" - Think, Pair and Share
  • Check Page 12
  • Class Announcements
  • Quiz # 1-4: Life Processes
  • Smartboard Game: Life Processes

HW: NONE

Thursday, October 1, 2009

This week in Biology Lab: Potatoes


  • Re-run experiment with potatoes.
  • Once set up, start lab seven. (Due Next Week)

Today in Biology Class: Life Processes (Really, Really Finished)

Take Attendance.
Take out HW:
  • Reading Section 7-1
  • Science Journal

Activities:

  • Collect HW: Reading Section 7-1
  • Finish Class Discussion with Science Journal: Life Processes (p11)
  • Smart Board Matching Game (w/ journal page 12)

HW:

  • Crossword page 13 (open- meaning no due date yet)
  • Study for tomorrow's quiz