Thursday, Jan. 31st, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Bacteria quiz today.  I hope you were prepared and did well.
• Many of you did not hand in your bacteria homework and lab.  Please do so ASAP.
• Please start preparing for your midyear exam. 
• Midyear exam - Tuesday, February 5th
• Bacteria worksheet 1 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 2 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 3 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 1 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 2 (Bacterial Growth and Reproduction) is here.
• Growth and reproduction notes are here.
• Test topics from previous chapters:
• Virus test topics.
• Classification test topics.
• DNA and Evolution test topics.
• Scientific Method test topics.
• I do not have a copy of the Cell Test topics.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Finished the volcano notes today.
• Volcano powerpoint is here.
• Volcano notes are here.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Intro to your upcoming Digestive System project.  It's going to be fun!
• Also some time to prep for your upcoming midyear exam (Tuesday, February 5th).
• Please be prepared for this challenging exam.

Wednesday, Jan. 30th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• An opportunity for you to finalize your Catalase labs and continue preparation for your midyear.
• Lab is due next class.
• Midyear will happen on Wednesday, February 6th.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Bacteria quiz today.  I hope you were prepared and did well.
• Some important dates and deadlines:
• Bacteria work due (see whiteboard for details) - Friday, February 1st.
• Midyear exam - Wednesday, February 6th
• Bacteria worksheet 1 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 2 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 3 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 1 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 2 (Bacterial Growth and Reproduction) is here.
• Growth and reproduction notes are here.
• Test topics from previous chapters:
• Virus test topics.
• Classification test topics.
• DNA and Evolution test topics.
• Scientific Method test topics.
• I do not have a copy of the Cell Test topics.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Who are you people and what were you doing in my room?
• Just joking, welcome to the rest of your Bio 12 year.
• Ms. Samra's quiz and then some time to review for your mid year.
• Hope you like the seating plan!

Tuesday, Jan. 29th - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Prep today for your upcoming bacteria quiz (Thursday, January 31st).
• Bacteria quiz topics are here.
• Some important dates and deadlines:
• Bacteria Quiz - Thursday, January 31st
• Bacteria work due (see whiteboard for details) - Thursday, January 31st
• Midyear exam - Tuesday, February 5th
• Bacteria worksheet 1 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 2 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 3 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 1 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 2 (Bacterial Growth and Reproduction) is here.
• Growth and reproduction notes are here.
• Test topics from previous chapters:
• Virus test topics.
• Classification test topics.
• DNA and Evolution test topics.
• Scientific Method test topics.
• I do not have a copy of the Cell Test topics.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Volcano introduction today.
• Volcano powerpoint is here.
• Volcano notes are here.
• Text questions page 255 #1-3 and 258 #5-7 have been assigned.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Finished the enzyme notes today (finally).
• Your second catalase lab is due next class (January 31st). 

Monday, Jan. 28th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Reviewing for your upcoming midyear and working on your catalase labs.
• Labs will be due this Friday (February 1st).

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Working on your bacteria worksheets and bacteria labs.
• You should have received a bacteria quiz topic list as you will be writing a bacteria quiz next class (Wednesday, January 30th).  Please prepare for this quiz.
• I will be collecting your labs and worksheets on Friday February 1st.
• See me tomorrow (Tuesday) if you have any questions.

Friday, Jan. 25th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Some bacteria notes and worksheets today.  Also some time to continue with your lab work.
• Some important dates and deadlines:
• Bacteria Quiz - Thursday, January 31st
• Bacteria work due (see whiteboard for details) - Thursday, January 31st
• Midyear exam - Tuesday, February 5th
• Bacteria worksheet 1 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 2 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 3 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 1 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 2 (Bacterial Growth and Reproduction) is here.
• Growth and reproduction notes are here.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Volcano documentary today.
• Happy Friday!
• Make sure all of your plate tectonics work is handed in.
• Chapter 13 questions to be completed:
• Page 235 #1-3
• Page 239 #4-6
• Page 244 #8-11
• Earth Science questions sheet is was due today.
• 6.1.1 - Earth Layers booklet is also due.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Finished the Enzyme notes (almost) today.
• Some important dates:
• Catalase Lab due date - Thursday, January 31st
• Midyear exam - Tuesday, February 5th
• Enzyme powerpoint is here.
• Enzyme note package is here.

Thursday, Jan. 24th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Enzyme lab today.  I hope everyone's results turned out well or at least interesting.
• Some important dates:
• Catalase Lab due date - Friday, February 1st
• Midyear exam - Wednesday, February 6th
• Enzyme powerpoint is here.
• Enzyme note package is here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Some bacteria notes and worksheets today.  Also some time to continue with your lab work.
• Some important dates and deadlines:
• Bacteria Quiz - Wednesday, January 30th
• Bacteria work due (see whiteboard for details) - Friday, February 1st
• Midyear exam - Wednesday, February 6th
• Bacteria worksheet 1 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 2 is here.
• Bacteria worksheet 3 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 1 is here.
• Bacteria ppt 2 (Bacterial Growth and Reproduction) is here.
• Growth and reproduction notes are here.

I will be away Monday all day and Wednesday morning.  If you have any questions about your labs or quizzes, please see me on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon.  I will be here all day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday, Jan. 23rd, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Results from your bacteria lab.  Please get started with your formal lab writeups.
• Lab assessment details can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 7

• Plate tectonics test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Chapter 13 questions to be completed:
• Page 235 #1-3
• Page 239 #4-6
• Page 244 #8-11
• Earth Science questions sheet is was due today.
• 6.1.1 - Earth Layers booklet is also due.
• Site for online assignment is here:  http://learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Testing the effect of different variables on Catalase activity.
• I hope everyone got some good results.