More student messages

Happy New Years everyone.
-Mike (9th hour)

My New Years resolution is not to get in trouble by the police.
-Codi (9th hour)

Hi Tiffany. What's up girl. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love You
-Jessica (9th hour)

New Years Resolution:
I'm not drinking soda, pop, soda pop for 1 month, only flavored water.
-Jeremy (9th hour)

New Years Resolution:
I will get all good grades from 3rd quarter untill I get out of school.
-Joey (9th hour)

Happy Holiday postings from students

Many students wished happy holidays to their friends and family. I will continue posting well wishes and resolutions from students wanting their messages posted until class resumes on Monday, January 8, 2007.

"I would like to wish my family a Merry Christmas. Also, I hope that my mom gets better and has a fast recovery.
Love,"
-Alex (2nd period)

"I want to wish all of my friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
-Ashley R. (2nd period)

"Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!"
-Emily (2nd period)

"Merry Christmas Everyone!"
-Aaron (9th period)

"It's almost the New year so HAPPY HOLIDAYS and Merry Christmas!!"
-Angela (9th period)

12/22 Half Day activities

In-Class:

Students had the opportunity to enjoy a DVD clip What is Science? while writing out a New Year's message if they chose.

Homework:

Enjoy the Winter Break!

Look up in the sky once in a while and notice the cloud formations; use the stove to cook up some chemistry (with permission and supervision,) or just plain see how many hours in a day the human body really can sleep without interruption.

I will be updating the site over winter break and posting any messages that students wrote out to include in the site.

12/21 RNA

In-Class:
Discussed messenger RNA and transfer RNA. Discussed the range of Abnormal---------Normal and Genetic-------------Environmental effects of differences.
Homework:
None

12/20 meiosis

In-Class:
Students diagramed the progression from nitrogen bases to the cell and discussed genetic disorders.
Homework:
Complete p.103 questions 1a, 2b, 2c.

Students in 8th hour are not required to complete p.103

12/19 meiosis

(---Human Karyotype)


In-Class:
Students participated in "legal" note passing in order to study meiosis, pp.92-96. Some classes had the opportunity to create Popsicle stick Mom and Dad in order to demonstrate the passing of genetic traits through the sex chromosomes. (See text p. 92)
Homework:
Read and study genetics through p. 96.

Many students expressed interest in genetic disorders. A good site is http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders

12/18 Genetics Lab

In-Class:
Completed Investigating Inherited Human Traits Laboratory (20 points) due in bin Tuesday morning if not completed in class.
Extra Credit opportunity - complete a drawing of your offspring that highlights each of the inherited traits. (5 points XC)
Homework:
Read and study through p.91. Study vocabulary.

key codes

Several codes are used in class either on the whiteboard or included on the grade printouts. I have listed some of them below.

H/W - Homework

W/S - Worksheet

S/B - Should Be

Inc. - Work is Incomplete

Grade reports

NG - Not Graded or No Grade. This may be used to indicate that an upcoming project is due or that a child was absent and has not submitted the work or simply that the assignment's grade has not been recorded.

XC - Extra Credit assignment. These are recorded as 0 points possible and reflected in the report as a specific number of points above the 0 points possible. It does not count against a student who has chosen not to complete extra credit.

EX - Excused. This is the grade if a student was not present (due to an excused absence) for a lab that can not be made up.

missing - The assignment is given a 0 because it was never submitted or was submitted more than one day late and can not be made up.

12/13-14-15

I regret that I have not posted since Tuesday due to my absence as well as the absences of several students this week.

As an exception to the firmly held homework rule: Students will be allowed to turn in any missing assignments that were due Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. As long as they are submitted to the in bin by Tuesday morning I will excuse any late work.

Assignments due include:

DNA strand colored and assembled
Mendel's Work - worksheet packet
Is there a black sheep in the family - worksheet
Should this dog be called spot - worksheet

Students are expected to have studied through p.81

12/12 genetics

In-Class:
Discussed Gregor Mendel's life and work and it's influence on genetics.
Homework:
Complete worksheet guided reading numbers 1-18. Text pp.74-81
Due Wednesday in class.
(Exception 2nd, 8th and 9th hours)

DNA strand due completed and turned in to bin Thursday before class.

12/11 DNA

In-Class:
Completed video Chromosomes and Genes. Discussed Nitrogen bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine. Began color coding DNA rungs for paper model of DNA chain.
Homework:
Complete color coding of DNA. Read pp. 74-81.

color coding -
Adenine - Red
Thymine - Green
Cytosine - Blue
Guanine - Orange
Deoxyribose - yellow
Phosphoric acid - brown

12/08 cell cycle quiz

In-Class:
Took quiz which included extra credit question. Viewed first half of video: Chromosomes and Genes in preparation of DNA instruction next week.
Homework:
Enjoy the weekend!

12/07 cell cycle

In-Class:
Video of the cell cycle showing time lapse micro-photography of mitosis. Created and reviewed the use of graphic organizers for studying.
Homework:
Actively study for cell cycle quiz.

Friday, December 8 - Cell Cycle quiz.

12/06 cell cycle

In-Class:
Reviewed cell processes worksheets. Identified the following "Confusing C Words."

Chromosome-composed of two identical rods it is the location of genetic material in the nucleus.
Chromatin-the threadlike material that condenses to form chromosomes.
Chromatid-each identical rod in the chromosome.
Centromere-the structure that holds together the two chromatid.
Centriole-cylindrical structures that move to opposite ends of the cell during the cell cycle to which spindle fibers attach.

Homework:
Create a study guide, notes, or flashcards to help study for the cell cycle quiz Friday.

Friday, December 8 - Quiz (will cover only the cell cycle)

12/05 cellular processes

In-Class:
Reviewed cellular processes including photosynthesis, respiration, and the cell cycle. Began worksheets connecting concepts, key terms, cell division. Due in bin.
Homework:
Complete any assignmets not done in class. Study Chapter 2 for quiz.

Friday, Decemer 8 - Quiz: Cell Processes

12/04 Mitosis

In-Class:
Reviewed the six events in the cell cycle. Created Mitosis flip charts.
Flip charts must include the name of the step in the cell cycle, colored diagram, and a one or two line description of the event Due Wednesday in bin.
Homework:
Complete flip chart. Study mitosis and review photsynthesis and cellular respiration for quiz Friday.

Friday, December 8 - Quiz

12/01 Mitosis

In-Class:
Viewed a short DVD on cell division. Took notes on the 6 phases of cell division.
Homework:
Study Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase and Cytokinesis.