Friday, March 30th, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Review for the upcoming Algae, Moss and Fern test which will be happening next class (Tuesday, April 3rd).
• Please make sure you are prepared for this test. 
• A Copy of the review topics can be found here.
• You completed 3 labs (algae, moss, fern) which should be completed and handed in.
• I will also collect the 2 review sheets (moss, fern) next class.
• Notes and powerpoints are below.
• Fern powerpoint is here.
• Fern notes are here.
• Moss lab is here if you did not get a copy.
• Moss powerpoint is here.
• Moss notes are here.
• Algae notes are here. 
• Algae powerpoint is here.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Circulatory system test today.  Congratulations on getting it done.
• Next day we will begin studying the respiratory system.

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Started the respiratory system today.  Parts and functions.  Next class we will look at inspiration and expiration.
• Respiratory system powerpoint is here.
• Respiratory system notes in two parts are here.
• And here.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Plate interactions today.
• Convergent, divergent, transform plate boundaries. 
• Some good videos from youtube of the Icelandic volcanic eruption ot 2010.
• Plate tectonics powerpoint is here.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Algae, moss and fern test next class, so just some review stuff today.
• Please be sure to prepare for this test as it will be challenging.
• You completed 3 labs (algae, moss, fern) which should be completed and handed in.
• I will also collect the 2 review sheets (moss, fern) next class.
• Notes and powerpoints are below.
• Fern powerpoint is here.
• Fern notes are here.
• Moss lab is here if you did not get a copy.
• Moss powerpoint is here.
• Moss notes are here.
• Algae notes are here. 
• Algae powerpoint is here.

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Notes on the fern life cycle today and then the fern lab!  Fronds, rhizomes, sporangia, prothallia, antheridia and other fun stuff.
• Fern powerpoint is here.
• Fern notes are here.
• There will be a test next Monday!  This will cover all of the green algae, moss and fern material.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Review today for your upcoming circulatory system test on Friday.

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Circulatory system test today.  I hope you were all well prepared.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Pangaea puzzle today.  Intercontinental travel by car was possible 250 million years ago.  Except for the whole lack of car thing.  And the lack of humans to drive them...
• Plate tectonics powerpoint is here.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Notes on the fern life cycle today and then the fern lab!  Fronds, rhizomes, sporangia, prothallia, antheridia and other fun stuff.
• Fern powerpoint is here.
• Fern notes are here.
• Bryophyte lab is due next class.
• There will be a test next Monday!

Monday, March 26th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Vascular plants!  How exciting.  We will continue with our study of ferns after the break.
• Click here for the fern powerpoint.
• Click here for the fern notes.

Biology 12 - Period 4

•  Finished the circulatory system today.  Test will happen on Friday, March 30th.  Please be prepared.
• All of the notes and powerpoints can be found below.  Please see me if you would like any review sheets.  You will be writing a circulatory system test as soon as you return from spring break.  Nice!
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Capillary-Tissue fluid exchange notes here.
• Lymphatic System notes here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Friday March 16th, 2012

Have a great spring break everyone!

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Review day today as we are finished with the circulatory system.  Test will happen on Tuesday, March 27th.  Please make sure you are prepared for this test.
• All of the notes and powerpoints can be found below.  Please see me if you would like any review sheets.  You will be writing a circulatory system test as soon as you return from spring break.  Nice!
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Capillary-Tissue fluid exchange notes here.
• Lymphatic System notes here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Plate tectonics notes today.  Will continue when we return from the break.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Vascular plants!  How exciting.  We will continue with our study of ferns after the break.

Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Moss lab today folks.  Also, the green algae lab was due today make sure you hand it in before the break.
• Moss lab is here if you did not get a copy.
• Moss powerpoint is here.
• Moss notes are here.
• If you need any algae info see below:
• Algae powerpoint is here.
• Algae notes are here. 

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Blood notes today.  We will finish the circulatory system when you return from your well deserved spring break.
• All of the notes and powerpoints can be found below.  Please see me if you would like any review sheets.  You will be writing a circulatory system test as soon as you return from spring break.  Nice!
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Capillary-Tissue fluid exchange notes here.
• Lymphatic System notes here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Wednesday, March 13th, 2012

Period 1 - Biology 12

• Finally finished those darned circulatory system notes.  Final topics were capillary tissue fluid exchange and the lymphatic system.
• All of the notes and powerpoints can be found below.  Please see me if you would like any review sheets.  You will be writing a circulatory system test as soon as you return from spring break.  Nice!
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Capillary-Tissue fluid exchange notes here.
• Lymphatic System notes here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Layers of the Earth today.  Crust, mantle and the core.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Moss lab today.  Should have gotten it done. 
• Algae lab is due Friday.

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Phylum bryophyta today folks. The most ancient of terrestrial plants.
• Moss powerpoint is here.
• Moss notes are here.
• If you need any algae info see below:
• Algae powerpoint is here.
• Algae notes are here. 

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Back to the epic circulatory system powerpoint today.  Notes on systemic pathways and fetal circulation.
• Check below if you are missing any of the notes.
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2. 

Monday, March 12th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Lucky us we received some extra hearts from Ms. Myles.  Dissection went well, but a little bloody.
• Check below if you are missing any of the notes.
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory pathways and fetal circulation notes are here.
• Blood notes are here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Geologic time test today.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Phylum bryophyta today folks.  The most ancient of terrestrial plants.
• Moss powerpoint is here.
• Moss notes are here.
• If you need any algae info see below:
• Algae powerpoint is here.
• Algae notes are here.

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Finished with green algae today.  A couple of life cycles (chlamydomonas and ulva) and then the always exciting algae lab.  Nice work everyone.
• Algae powerpoint is here.
• Life cycle copies are here.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Lucky us we received some extra hearts from Ms. Myles.  Dissection went well, but a little bloody.
• Check below if you are missing any of the notes.
• Intro and blood vessel notes here.
• Heart parts and functions are here.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 5

• Looked at the blood vessels involved in the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
• Links to notes are below.
• Link to Intro and Blood Vessels notes.
• Link to Heart Parts and Functions notes.
• Link to Pulmonary, Systemic and Fetal Circulation notes.
• Link to blood notes.
• Circulatory system powerpoint (in 2 parts) is below.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 1.
• Circulatory system powerpoint part 2.

Earth Science - Period 6

• Review for geologic time test.
• Test will happen next class (Monday, March 12th).

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• Green algae life cycles.  Chlamydomonas and Ulva.
• Started the green algae lab.

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Biology 12 - Period 5

• More circulatory system today.  Blood structures and functions.

Earth Science 11 - Period 6

• Determing the absolute age of geologic structures.  Radiometric dating is what it's all about.

Biology 11 - Periods 7 and 8

• You have officially been introduced to the plant kingdom.  Starting with the green algae (phylum Chlorophyta).  Good stuff.

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Biology 11 - Periods 1 and 3

• Fungus test today.  I hope everyone was well prepared and did well.
• Also continued with the algae powerpoint.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• More circulatory system today.  Cardiac cycle, control of the heartbeat, blood pressure...  Lots of interesting stuff.