Thursday, Dec. 19th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Thrilling conclusion to our virus movie today.
• Last day of Bio until 2014!  Have a great holiday.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Chapter 4 test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Constructed fluid systems today.  Hydraulics and pneumatics.

Wednesday, Dec. 18th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some time today for you to review for your test and work on your Potato Labs.  I hope you used your time wisely.
• As mentioned above, you will be writing a chapter 4 test (Cell Membrane and Transport) next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Potato lab is also due next class.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Intro to Plate Tectonics today.
• Plate Tectonics powerpoint is here.
• Plate Tectonics Virtual Lab was due today.
• Activity worksheet is here.
• Website for activity is here:  http://learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/

Science 8 - Period 3

• A brief look at chapter 9-2 today.  Hydraulics and pneumatics.  Fluids under pressure.
• 9-2 powerpoint is here.

Tuesday, Dec. 17th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Virus quiz today.  I hope everyone did well.
• We will finish the movie next class.

Biology 12 - Period 7 

• What limits the size of a cell?  Today you found out!  Remember the relationship between cell size and its surface area to volume ratio.
• Test next class.  Please take some time to prepare.
• Potato lab is also due next class.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Started chapter 9 today.
• 9-1 powerpoint is here.

Monday, Dec. 16th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the notes from the powerpoint (vesicle formation).
• A brief discussion on a cells surface area to volume ratio and how it limits cell size.
• You will be writing a chapter 4 test on Friday, December 20th.
• Potato lab is due on the same day.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Some notes on the layers of the earth to start.
• Powerpoint is here.
• In the library working on a Plate Tectonics virtual lab.
• Activity worksheet is here.
• Website for activity is here:  http://learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/

Science 8 - Period 3

• Started chapter 9 today.
• 9-1 powerpoint is here.

Friday, Dec. 13th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6 

• Finished up your Virus notes.
• Virus powerpoint is here. 
• You will write a virus quiz next class.  Please take some time to review the virus material.
• Virus quiz topics can be found here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished up the Potato Lab data collection today.  This lab will be due next Thursday.  Keep in mind this is also the day of your Chapter 4 test.
• Chapter 4 test next class
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Chapter 8 test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Thursday, Dec. 12th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Day 2 for the Potato Lab.  Measuring your final masses and calculating percent change in mass.
• Your unit test (Chapter 4) will happen next Friday (December 20th).
• Egg Labs were due today.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Geologic time test today.  I hope everyone did well.
• I collected 4 different homework assignments today.  If you did not hand them in, please get them to me ASAP.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Chapter 8 test today.
• I hope everyone did well.

Wednesday, Dec. 11th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Presentations today folks.  Any of you who left your projects on my computer desktop, they are gone!  So I will have to collect them again on Friday.
• You received your 4th virus worksheet today (HIV) which you need to complete for next class.  The powerpoint link is below.
• Virus powerpoint is here. 
• You will be writing a virus quiz next Tuesday (December 17th).

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Potato lab today.  Solution preparations as well as the cutting and weighing of potato pieces.
• On Friday you will complete the second part of the potato lab.
• Your unit test for Chapter 4 (Cell Membrane and Transport) will be happening next Thursday (Dec. 19th).

Science 8 - Period 8

• Chapter 8 test next class.  Please take some time to prepare for this test as it will be challenging.
• Chapter 8 test topics can be found here.
• Please complete the following for homework:
• - Workbook pages 110 - 127
• - Text pages 310-311 Questions 1-12
• - Crossword puzzle worksheet.

Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the egg lab, started the potato lab. 
• I will finish the notes next class and you will also complete the second part of the potato lab.
• Your unit test for Chapter 4 (Cell Membrane and Transport) will be happening next week.  It will be either Wednesday or Friday.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• List of test topics in preparation for you Geologic Time Test next class.
• Please review the following:
• - The Geologic Time Scale
• - Geologic Structures
• - Relative Age
• - Law of Superposition
• - Crosscutting Rule
• - Fossils and Index Fossils
• - Distinct Strata Layers
• - Absolute Age
• - Radiometric Dating
• - Half Life
• The worksheets handed out today and last class will be due next day.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Chapter 8 test next class.  Please take some time to prepare for this test as it will be challenging.
• Chapter 8 test topics can be found here.
• Please complete the following for homework:
• - Workbook pages 110 - 127
• - Text pages 310-311 Questions 1-12
• - Crossword puzzle worksheet.

Monday, Dec. 9th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Some presentations from period 5.  Those who didn't present today will do so on Wednesday.
• Period 6 presentations will all happen on Wednesday, so please be prepared.
• I also went through the powerpoint sections involving our immune system defenses against viruses and viral infections.
• Virus powerpoint is here. 
• Cold virus video is below.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished the cell membrane and transport powerpoint today which means you will have a unit test coming up on Thursday, December 19th.  Mark that day on your calendar!
• You also completed the Egg Lab today.  If you did not get it handed in, please have it ready for Wednesday's class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Finished and handed in your Fluid Flow Rate labs today.
• Looked at the powerpoint for section 8-3.
• 8-3 powerpoint is here.

Friday, Dec. 6th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Looked at some of the ways in which materials are transported across the membrane using energy.
• Day 3 for the egg lab today which you will finish up next class.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 3 is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Absolute Age notes today.  
• Absolute Age powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Finished and handed in your Fluid Flow Rate labs today.
• Looked at the powerpoint for section 8-3.
• 8-3 powerpoint is here.

Thursday, Dec. 5th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• A short bit of powerpoint to start today's class, followed by some time to discuss and work on your projects.
• Next class some of you will be presenting your projects, so make sure you take some time to prepare.
• If you aren't caught up with your worksheets, please visit the powerpoint below and get them done.
• Virus powerpoint is here. 

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Looked at some of the ways in which materials are transported across the membrane using energy.
• Day 3 for the egg lab today which you will finish up next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• • Measuring the flow rate of fluids today.  
  • Please complete the lab and its graph for next class.

Wednesday, Dec. 4th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Day 2 of your egg lab today followed by some notes.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Relative dating notes today.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Measuring the flow rate of fluids today.  
• Please complete the lab and its graph for next class

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• A short bit of powerpoint to start today's class, followed by a trip to the library to work on your projects.
• Next class will be the last scheduled time for you to work on your projects.  Next week you will begin your presentations.
• Don't forget to complete the 3rd virus sheet for homework.  I will collect it next class.
• Virus powerpoint is here. 

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Day 2 of your egg lab today followed by some notes.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Today was the day to write the procedure for your controlled experiment.  We will finalize this next class and carry out the experiment.

Monday, Dec. 2nd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Continued to look at the cell membrane and some specific structures in the membrane.
• Yes the first 2 worksheets were due today and yes I collected them.  Please finish both if you haven't already.
• We also started the always eggciting Egg Lab today.
• Cell Membrane Powerpoint is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 1 is here.
• Cell Membrane Worksheet 2 is here.

Earth Science - Period 2

• Some time in the library to finish up your Geologic Time assignments and then back to class for some powerpoint notes.
• Geologic Structures powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Today was the day to write the procedure for your controlled experiment.  We will finalize this next class and carry out the experiment.