In-Class:
Students graded their own computer test banks which covers all of chapter 1 in the text: muscular system, skeletal system, skin, and homeostasis. The unit test will be based on this computer test bank. Some hours had the opportunity to complete the activity "Working Muscles."
Homework:
Study systems.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
2/13 computer lab
In-Class:
Completed an online crossword and searched sites related to the body systems in the computer lab.
Homework:
Complete computer test bank DUE Thursday.
sites
www.phshool.com
codes searched
ced-4014
cep-4012
ceb-4000
www.innerbody.com
www.madsci.org
Completed an online crossword and searched sites related to the body systems in the computer lab.
Homework:
Complete computer test bank DUE Thursday.
sites
www.phshool.com
codes searched
ced-4014
cep-4012
ceb-4000
www.innerbody.com
www.madsci.org
2/12 bones quiz
In-Class:
Students completed the bones quiz. Scores are recorded on webgrader. Students began the computer test bank packet which is DUE Thursday.
Homework:
Complete computer test bank.
Students completed the bones quiz. Scores are recorded on webgrader. Students began the computer test bank packet which is DUE Thursday.
Homework:
Complete computer test bank.
Monday, February 11, 2008
2/11 muscles
In-Class:
Discussed the difference and similarities among cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle. Organized this information into a grid. Reviewed for bones test. Hours 1,3,4,6 completed a muscle fatigue laboratory using a clothespin.
Homework:
Complete w/s if not done in class. Study for bones test.
Tuesday, February 12 - Bones TEST
Wednesday, February 13 - Computer Lab activities.
Discussed the difference and similarities among cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle. Organized this information into a grid. Reviewed for bones test. Hours 1,3,4,6 completed a muscle fatigue laboratory using a clothespin.
Homework:
Complete w/s if not done in class. Study for bones test.
Tuesday, February 12 - Bones TEST
Wednesday, February 13 - Computer Lab activities.
Friday, February 08, 2008
2/08 presentations/skeleton
In-Class:
Students in large classes completed their presentations. Classes where time remained, we studied the skeletal system.
Homework:
Study 20 bones handout. All students are responsible for reviewing the information on pp. 6-19.
Tuesday, February 12 - Bones test.
Students in large classes completed their presentations. Classes where time remained, we studied the skeletal system.
Homework:
Study 20 bones handout. All students are responsible for reviewing the information on pp. 6-19.
Tuesday, February 12 - Bones test.
2/07 presentations
In-Class:
Students continued to present their interactive genetics posters.
Homework:
Study the 20 bones for test Tuesday.
Students continued to present their interactive genetics posters.
Homework:
Study the 20 bones for test Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
2/06 genetic disorders presentations
In-Class:
Presented genetic disorders interactive posters (50 points.) Several students will present tomorrow. Any student without a project today may present their project for half credit Thursday.
Homework:
Study bones handout. Review pp.6-19.
Presented genetic disorders interactive posters (50 points.) Several students will present tomorrow. Any student without a project today may present their project for half credit Thursday.
Homework:
Study bones handout. Review pp.6-19.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
1/31 homeostasis
In-Class:
Discussed the purpose and function of homeostasis. Students completed a lab demonstrating homeostasis.
Homework:
Complete genetics project. Study bones
Discussed the purpose and function of homeostasis. Students completed a lab demonstrating homeostasis.
Homework:
Complete genetics project. Study bones
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1/30 Skeletal System
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO MADE IT TO SCHOOL DESPITE THE FRIGHTFULLY FRIGID WEATHER!
In-Class:
Viewed, drew, labeled and discussed the structure of individual bones. Students received their new texts "Human Biology and Health." Students received progress scores and suggestions for their genetics project assignments.
Homework:
Complete interactive poster for genetics project DUE Wednesday, February 6 for presentation.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1/29 skeletal system
In-Class:
Took a 10 point quiz over modern genetics. Collected "Cell and Heredity" texts. I received signed grade reports for 5 points extra credit. Students copied the names of 20 bones in the skeletal system onto their own study guide then completed a word search to familiarize themselves with the bones. Busy Day!!!
Homework:
Complete sketch and worksheets 1 and 2 for genetics project.
Due Wednesday, January 30 - poster sketch and worksheets 1 and 2.
Monday, February 4 - Parent Teacher conferences by appointment.
Tuesday, February 5 - NO SCHOOL
Due Wednesday, February 6 - interactive poster and final presentation for genetics project.
Took a 10 point quiz over modern genetics. Collected "Cell and Heredity" texts. I received signed grade reports for 5 points extra credit. Students copied the names of 20 bones in the skeletal system onto their own study guide then completed a word search to familiarize themselves with the bones. Busy Day!!!
Homework:
Complete sketch and worksheets 1 and 2 for genetics project.
Due Wednesday, January 30 - poster sketch and worksheets 1 and 2.
Monday, February 4 - Parent Teacher conferences by appointment.
Tuesday, February 5 - NO SCHOOL
Due Wednesday, February 6 - interactive poster and final presentation for genetics project.
Monday, January 28, 2008
1/28 review genetics/begin skeletal system
In-Class:
Reviewed questions for modern genetics quiz. Watched and took notes over the skeletal and muscular system video (20min.) Played "Ms. Grumbine Says" a review game of the skeletal and muscular systems.
Homework:
Study for test. Work on genetics project.
Reviewed questions for modern genetics quiz. Watched and took notes over the skeletal and muscular system video (20min.) Played "Ms. Grumbine Says" a review game of the skeletal and muscular systems.
Homework:
Study for test. Work on genetics project.
1/25 end genetics/begin human body
In-Class:
Viewed "Man The Incredible Machine." Reviewed p.133 and 134 to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
Homework:
Study for modern genetics quiz. Work on genetics project.
DUE Tuesday, January 29: Signed science grade reports. (5 points extra credit)
Quiz Tuesday, January 29: Modern Genetics
DUE Wednesday, January 30: Sketch of interactive bulletin board and worksheets 1 and 2.
Viewed "Man The Incredible Machine." Reviewed p.133 and 134 to prepare for the quiz tomorrow.
Homework:
Study for modern genetics quiz. Work on genetics project.
DUE Tuesday, January 29: Signed science grade reports. (5 points extra credit)
Quiz Tuesday, January 29: Modern Genetics
DUE Wednesday, January 30: Sketch of interactive bulletin board and worksheets 1 and 2.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
1/24 modern genetics
In-Class:
Created an information exchange on the back whiteboard for students looking for specific answers to their genetic disorders questions. Completed p.133 chapter review and "pick five" from (11-18) p.134.
Homework:
Complete review if not done in class. Work on genetics project.
DUE Wednesday, January 30 - sketch of poster and worksheet 1 and 2 from packet.
If you are looking for information about who discovered or found your assigned disorder, you may go to www.whonamedit.com
Created an information exchange on the back whiteboard for students looking for specific answers to their genetic disorders questions. Completed p.133 chapter review and "pick five" from (11-18) p.134.
Homework:
Complete review if not done in class. Work on genetics project.
DUE Wednesday, January 30 - sketch of poster and worksheet 1 and 2 from packet.
If you are looking for information about who discovered or found your assigned disorder, you may go to www.whonamedit.com
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
1/23 genetics research
In-Class:
Worked in the computer lab to complete and refine research for genetics project. This is the last class day we will spend on the project. All final work including the worksheet 1 and 2, the poster sketch and poster completion will be finished at home.
Homework:
Work on genetics project.
DUE: Wednesday, January 30 - Poster sketch and worksheets for project.
Worked in the computer lab to complete and refine research for genetics project. This is the last class day we will spend on the project. All final work including the worksheet 1 and 2, the poster sketch and poster completion will be finished at home.
Homework:
Work on genetics project.
DUE: Wednesday, January 30 - Poster sketch and worksheets for project.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
1/22 scientific vocab building
In-Class:
Had time to ask questions about their genetics projects. Copied prefixes, suffixes and root words into notebooks and created new words from assigned word chunk. When students come across medical terminology with which they are not familiar it works well to chop the word into its prefixes, suffixes and root in order to decode the meaning.
Homework:
Complete research for genetics project. Midway check over project research tomorrow, Wednesday January 23. Questions from the overview should be complete or nearly complete for full credit.
Had time to ask questions about their genetics projects. Copied prefixes, suffixes and root words into notebooks and created new words from assigned word chunk. When students come across medical terminology with which they are not familiar it works well to chop the word into its prefixes, suffixes and root in order to decode the meaning.
Homework:
Complete research for genetics project. Midway check over project research tomorrow, Wednesday January 23. Questions from the overview should be complete or nearly complete for full credit.
Friday, January 18, 2008
1/18 genetic engineering and lab
In-Class:
Students presented their genetically engineered foods posters and completed a fingerprinting laboratory in an effort to identify each quality of a fingerprint. We compared DNA fingerprinting with finger printing.
Homework:
Continue work on genetics project. Research should be complete and will be given a progress score by Wednesday, January 23.
To answer the SQUOD: Identical twins' "fingerprints are generally similar, they are not identical." For an explanation of this see www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID_Twins.html
Students presented their genetically engineered foods posters and completed a fingerprinting laboratory in an effort to identify each quality of a fingerprint. We compared DNA fingerprinting with finger printing.
Homework:
Continue work on genetics project. Research should be complete and will be given a progress score by Wednesday, January 23.
To answer the SQUOD: Identical twins' "fingerprints are generally similar, they are not identical." For an explanation of this see www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID_Twins.html
Thursday, January 17, 2008
1/17 computer lab
In-Class:
Students used the computer to add to their research on genetic disorders. We will have one last day in the computer lab Wednesday, January 23. Student research should be complete at that time. This is a take home project to be completed primarily at home. Libraries are wonderful places of learning in the community where students can often borrow the computers!
Homework:
continue to take notes on genetic disorder.
Research DUE: Wednesday, January 23.
Students used the computer to add to their research on genetic disorders. We will have one last day in the computer lab Wednesday, January 23. Student research should be complete at that time. This is a take home project to be completed primarily at home. Libraries are wonderful places of learning in the community where students can often borrow the computers!
Homework:
continue to take notes on genetic disorder.
Research DUE: Wednesday, January 23.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
1/16 modern genetics
In-Class:
Took notes on selective breeding, cloning, and genetic engineering. Students began creating a poster advertising a genetically engineered food of their own design. Posters will include a colorful example of the food as well as persuasive wording telling the shopper in what way the food is better than the original. DUE in bin FRIDAY. (10 points)
Homework:
Continue to research genetics project.
Took notes on selective breeding, cloning, and genetic engineering. Students began creating a poster advertising a genetically engineered food of their own design. Posters will include a colorful example of the food as well as persuasive wording telling the shopper in what way the food is better than the original. DUE in bin FRIDAY. (10 points)
Homework:
Continue to research genetics project.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
1/15 modern genetics
In-Class:
Reviewed work from yesterday. Discussed any questions students had about the genetics project. Played QUIZMO with genetic vocabulary.
Homework:
Continue research for genetics project.
End of 2nd Quarter - FRIDAY, January 18.
Reviewed work from yesterday. Discussed any questions students had about the genetics project. Played QUIZMO with genetic vocabulary.
Homework:
Continue research for genetics project.
End of 2nd Quarter - FRIDAY, January 18.
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