Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday, January 28, 2011 - Day 1

Happy Friday!

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2

Finished up with the  Protist Powerpoint today.  You now have all the notes you will need to study for the Mid Year exam which you will write on Friday, February 4thMicroslide Protists and the Protist Lab will be due on Wednesday, February 2nd

Biology 12 - Period 4

In the library today working on the digestion project or reviewing for your Mid Year Exam coming up on Friday, February 4th.  Presentations will begin on Wednesday, February 2nd with the Mouth/Esophagus and Stomach groups starting things off.  Please have your handouts ready and handed to me by period 3 on Wednesday.  Thank you.   Here is a link to the PLO's for Bio 12.  Pages 55 - 67 in the PDF list the PLO's which will be covered in the Mid Year.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 1

You spent today in the library working on your digestion assignment.  Don't forget to begin studying for next week's Mid Year ExamHere is a link to the PLO's for Bio 12.  Pages 55 - 67 in the PDF list the PLO's which will be covered in the Mid Year.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4.Today you looked at some live paramecia and amoeba.  Exciting!  You will finish the lab next day and I will walk you through a short Protist Powerpoint.  Don't forget about the Mid Year Exam coming up next week.  If you don't have the review questions be sure to ask for a copy.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3
Today was a review day for the Chapter 14 test on Tuesday, February 1st.  Be sure to read sections 1,2 and 4 in chapter 14.  Assigned questions are :
  • p.255 1-2
  • p.258 5-7
  • p.264 13-15
Please have them ready to hand in on Tuesday.  You can also review the volcano powerpoint (click to link) if you need to.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2.

Today you looked at some live paramecia and amoeba.  Exciting!  You will finish the lab next day and I will walk you through a short Protist Powerpoint.  Don't forget about the Mid Year Exam coming up next week.  If you don't have the review questions be sure to ask for a copy.

Biology 12 - Period 4

You spent today in the library working on your digestion assignment.  Don't forget to begin studying for next week's Mid Year ExamHere is a link to the PLO's for Bio 12.  Pages 55 - 67 in the PDF list the PLO's which will be covered in the Mid Year.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - Day 2

Happy Birthday to my Mum in Midway!

Biology 12 - Period 1

Groups have been assigned for the Digestion assignment.  We will be in the library on Thursday and presentations will begin after the mid year.  Don't forget about the upcoming mid year test next Friday.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4

Today we started to study the Protists.  I introduced the Chapter 18 topics we will be studying and then you started the Microslide Protist lab. Don't forget about the upcoming mid year test next week.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

Finished watching Dante's Peak.  Also finished looking at the volcano powerpoint .  Assigned questions 5-7 on page 258 of your text.  You will write a Volcano (Chaper 14) test on Tuesday, February 1st.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Monday, January 24th, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2

Today we started to study the Protists.  I introduced the Chapter 18 topics we will be studying and then you started the Microslide Protist lab.

Biology 12 - Period 4

Groups have been assigned for the Digestion assignment.  We will be in the library on Wednesday and presentations will begin either Friday or next week.  Don't forget about the upcoming Mid year test next Friday.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Friday, January 21st, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 1

Enzyme test today.  If you missed class please see me ASAP.  We will be starting Chapter 11 - Digestive System next week.  This is the unit YOU get to teach!  Please be in class on Tuesday as I will be assigning groups.  Have a great weekend.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4

Bacteria test today.  If you missed class please see me ASAP.  We will be starting Chaper 18 -Kingdom Protista next week.  Have a great weekend.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3Almost finished the movie Dante's Peak.  We will watch the exciting conclusion on Tuesday and finish the volcano notes.  Have a great weekend.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2

Bacteria test today.  If you missed class please see me ASAP.  We will be starting Chaper 18 -Kingdom Protista next week.  Have a great weekend.

Biology 12 - Period 4

Enzyme test today.  If you missed class please see me ASAP.  We will be starting Chapter 11 - Digestive System next week.  This is the unit YOU get to teach!  Please be in class on Monday as I will be assigning groups.  Have a great weekend.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 1

Today we finished up the notes for the Enzyme chapter (5).  Click here for a link to the enzyme powerpoint.  You will be writing a chapter 5 test next class (Friday, January 21st), please take some time to study.  Your enzyme lab is due next Tuesday (January 25th).  Due on Friday are 2 enzyme review sheets.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4Today was a review day for your Bacteria testClick here for a link to the test topics.  Make sure you have read Chapter 17 sections 2 and 3.  I will be collecting bacteria sheet 1, bacteria sheet 2 and bacteria sheet 3 as well as the Antimicrobial Agents Lab.  Please have them ready at the start of class.  Your test is Friday, January 21st (next class).

Earth Science 11 - Period 3More notes from the volcano powerpoint (click for a link to the powerpoint).  Then we started the movie Dante's Peak.  We will continue with the notes and the movie on Friday.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2

Today was a review day for your Bacteria testClick here for a link to the test topics.  Make sure you have read Chapter 17 sections 2 and 3.  I will be collecting bacteria sheet 1, bacteria sheet 2 and bacteria sheet 3 as well as the Antimicrobial Agents Lab.  Please have them ready at the start of class.  Your test is Thursday, January 20th (next class).

Biology 12 - Period 4

Today we finished up the notes for the Enzyme chapter (5).  Click here for a link to the enzyme powerpoint.  You will be writing a chapter 5 test next class (Thursday, January 20th), please take some time to study.  Your enzyme lab was due today, if you have not handed it in, please get it to me ASAP.  Due on Thursday are 2 enzyme review sheets.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Monday, January 17th, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12 - Period 1

Today you completed your enzyme labs which will be due on Tuesday, January 25th.  This is a formal lab so please refer to the assignment rubric to make sure you don't miss anything.  You will be writing your Enzyme test on Thursday, January 20th.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4

Today we completed the Disinfectant Lab (click for a link to the lab document).  This lab will be due on Friday, January 21st, the day of your Bacteria Test.  I gave you some notes on Bacteria Growth and Reproduction (click for notes or powerpoint).  Continue to work on your 3 bacteria worksheets and be sure to read Chapter 17, sections 2 and 3.  This will help prepare for your test.

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

Today you took notes about volcanoes from the volcano powerpoint (click for a link to the powerpoint).  Homework is questions 1-2 from page 255 of your textbook.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Friday, January 14, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - periods 1 and 2
Today we completed the Disinfectant Lab (click for a link to the lab document).  This lab will be due on Thursday, January 20th, the day of your Bacteria Test.  Also, I gave you some notes on Bacteria Growth and Reproduction (click for notes or powerpoint).  Continue to work on your 3 bacteria worksheets and be sure to read Chapter 17, sections 2 and 3.  This will help prepare for your test.

Biology 12 - period 4

Today you completed your enzyme labs which will be due on Tuesday, January 18th.  This is a formal lab so please refer to the assignment rubric to make sure you don't miss anything.  You will be writing your Enzyme test on Thursday, January 20th.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Thursday, January 13th, 2011 - Day 2

Biology 12   Period 1

Today we reviewed the scientific method and then went over how to design a controlled experiment.  The rest of the class time was given to designing a controlled experiment to test the effect of either pH or temperature on the enzyme catalase.  The experiment will be performed next class.  Here is a link to the assignment rubric.


Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 4

Today we set up the Disinfectant Lab (click for a link to the lab document) in preparation for data collection next class.  I handed out the last Bacteria worksheet (click for a link to the document) which will be due the day of the Bacteria Test (Thursday, January 21st).

Earth Science 11 - Period 3

Chapter 13 test today.  If you missed the test please see me ASAP.  We will start chapter 14 (volcanoes) next class.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 2

Today we set up the Disinfectant Lab (click for a link to the lab document) in preparation for data collection next class.  I handed out the last Bacteria worksheet (click for a link to the document) which will be due the day of the Bacteria Test (Thursday, January 20th).

Biology 12 Period 4

Today we reviewed the scientific method and then went over how to design a controlled experiment.  The rest of the class time was given to designing a controlled experiment to test the effect of either pH or temperature on the enzyme catalase.  The experiment will be performed next class.  Here is a link to the assignment rubric.