Thurs.,Aug.12 We started defining the vocabulary for Ch.1 on p.34. There is NO homework. We will finish this in class.
Fri.,Aug.13 We continued to define the vocabulary for Ch.1 in class. There is NO homework.
Mon.,Aug.16 We read Ch.1 Sec.1 with the CD. We began the Study Guide for Ch.1 Sec.1. I want to do the first section with the students, so there is NO HOMEWORK.
Tues.,Aug.17 We continued the study guide for Ch.1 Sec.1. Students should begin studying this material. There is no written assignment for tomorrow.
Wed.,Aug.18 We covered through question 15 on the study guide. The rest of the questions are due tomorrow and should be finished as homework if not completed in class.
Thurs.,Aug.19 We completed checking the Ch.1 Sec.1 study guide. Students should begin studying this material. There is no written assignment.
Fri.,Aug.20 We took a pop quiz on Ch.1 Sec.1. Then the drawings of the microscope were completed and we named the parts. There will be a quiz on naming the parts of the microscope next Tues. There is no homework.
Mon.,Aug.23 We reviewed the parts of the microscope and watched DVD's for this review. Test on parts of the microscope is tomorrow.
Tues.,Aug.24 We took the test on the parts of the microscope, read Ch.1 Sec.2 with the CD, and began the study guide for this section. There is no written homework.
Wed.,Aug.25 We worked on Ch.1 Sec.2 study guide for the entire class period. Questions 31-60 are due tomorrow.
Thurs.,Aug.26 We checked to study guide for Ch.1 Sec.2. This study guide should now be complete. If you have finished, there is no written assignment tonight.
Fri.,Aug.27 We drew the plant and animal cells on p.22. No homework. The test on Ch.1 is tentatively set for Wed., Sept.8.
Mon.,Aug.30 We worked on the drawings of the plant and animal cells. These are due tomorrow. You MUST label and color these to receive credit. I also gave the students a practice paper for recognizing the cell parts. They should use this tonight to study for a quiz on naming the cell parts tomorrow.
Tues.,Aug.31 We took the quiz on naming the cell parts. We read Ch.1 Sec.3 with the CD and began the study guide for this section. There is no written homework.
Wed.,Sept.1 Class time was spent completing the Ch.1 Sec.3 study guide. This study guide is due tomorrow and becomes homework if not finished in class. The test on Ch.1 is scheduled for Wed.,Sept.8.
Thurs.,Sept.2 We corrected the Ch.1 Sec.3 study guide. There is no homework tonight. The test on Ch.1 is scheduled for Sept.8.
Fri.,Sept.3 We looked at onion and cheek cells under the microscope, completed a lab sheet for this, and took an open book quiz on Sec.2-3. The test for Ch.1 is next Wed. There is no written assignment for tonight.
Tues.,Sept.7 We worked on 2 review sheets for the test tomorrow. These sheets will be taken up tomorrow for grades. The test on Ch.1 is tomorrow. You should study all your study guides(3), vocabulary, drawings, and all old graded papers.
Wed.,Sept.8 We took the test on Ch.1 today. There is no written assignment.
Thurs.,Sept.9 We spent the entire class defining the 15 words on p.66. This becomes homework if you did not finish. It will be taken up as a grade tomorrow.
Fri.,Sept. I took up the vocabulary that was due today. We watched a DVD about cells to end Ch.1 and introduce Ch.2. There is no written homework this weekend.
Mon.,Sept.13 We read Ch.2 Sec.1 with the CD. A demonstration was done explaining solubility. We began the study guide for this section. All test papers were returned. There is no written assignment.
Tues.,Sept.14 We used the entire period to work on Ch.2 Sec.1 study guide. If you do not finish it becomes homework.
Wed.,Sept.15 We discussed Ch.2 Sec.1 and went over the answers to the study guide. There is no written assignment.
Thurs.,Sept.16 We completed discussing the study guide and reviewed our objectives for the week. We completed and discussed a paper identifying the large molecules found in everyday foods. There is no homework tonight.
Fri., Sept.17 We completed an open book pop quiz on Ch.2 Sec.1. We watched a DVD on nutrition also. There is no written assignment for this weekend.
Mon.,Sept.20 We read Ch.2 Sec.2 with the CD. Then we began the study guide for this section. There is no written assignment for tonight.
Tues.,Sept.21 We spent the entire period completing the study guide for Ch.2 Sec.2. This becomes homework if it is not finished in class. ***No one should have homework since 2 class periods were devoted to this one assignment.***
Wed.,Sept.22 We discussed the first part of Ch.2 Sec.2 and corrected questions 23-42. There is no written assignment tonight. Test on Ch.2 is tentatively set for Friday, Oct.1.
Thurs.,Sept.23 We completed the discussion of Ch.2 Sec.2 and finshed correcting the study guide for this section. We watched a DVD on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration. There is no written homework for tonight. The test on Ch.2 is tentatively set for Friday, Oct.1.
Fri.,Sept.24 We took the Ch.2 Sec.2 Quiz. This was open book. There is no written assignment for the weekend. The test on Ch.2 is tentatively set for Friday, Oct.1.
Mon.,Sept.27 The drawing on p.58 was to be done and turned in at the end of class. There was no written assignment tonight. The Ch.2 test is still tentatively set for this Friday.
Tues.,Sept.28 We read Ch.2 Sec.3 with the CD. Then we used the rest of the period to complete the study guide on this section. If you do not complete this in class, it becomes homework tonight. The test on Ch.2 is still tentatively set for this Friday.
Wed.,Sept.29 We discusssed Ch.2 Sec.3 and corrected the study guide. We took the open book quiz on section 2.3. There is no written assignment tonignt. The test on Ch.2 is still set for this Friday.
Thurs.,Sept.30 The students worked on the review packet for the test on Ch.2. I allowed the students to work together on this packet. The test on Ch.2 has moved to Tues.,Oct.5. Study for the test should be done tonight.
Fri.,Oct.1 The students were again allowed to work together on the review packet. They also completed a review from the text and turned in the paper. The test on Ch.2 is next Tues. There is no written homework.
Mon.,Oct.4 We worked on the review packet and p.67 again in class today. We saw a DVD on how materials pass through the cell membrane. The review packet (that we have been working on in class since last Thurs.) and p.67 1-17 is due tomorrow. The test on Ch.2 is tomorrow.
Tues.,Oct.5 We turned in the review packet and p.67. We took the test on Ch.2. There is no written assignment tonight.
Wed.,Oct.6 We did a discovery reading lab. There is no homework.
Thurs.,Oct.7 We defined the vocabulary for Ch.9 on p.94. We did the drawing on p.75. There is no homework.
Fri.,Oct.8 We watched a video "The DNA Revolution" There is no homework.
Mon.,Oct.11 We read Ch.3 Sec.1 with the CD. The study guide on this section is due tomorrow. The drawing on p.75 is due tomorrow also.
Tues.,Oct.12 We discussed Ch.3 Sec.1 and corrected the study guide for the section. We took the 3.1 open book quiz and reviewed the drawing on p.75. There will be a quiz on the drawing on p.75 and I will take up this drawing tomorrow.
Wed.,Oct.13 I took up the drawings from p.75 and we took the quiz on this information. We read Ch.3 Sec.2 and began the study guide for this section. There is no written assignment for tonight.
Thurs.,Oct.14 We did a drawing from the overhead of the cell cycle. The study guide for Ch.3 Sec.2 should be completed as well.
Fri.,Oct.15 We watched "The Future is Wild." There is no homework. The test on Ch.3 is tentatively planned for Tuesday, Oct.26.
Mon.,Oct.18 We discussed Ch.3 Sec.2 and corrected the study guide. We used 2 websites to see mitosis in action. The test on Ch.3 is scheduled for Tues.,Oct.26. You should begin preparing for this NOW.
Tues.,Oct.19 We read Ch.3 Sec.3 and completed the study guide for this section. If you completed this in class, there is no homework. The test for Ch.3 is scheduled for Tues.,Oct.26. Begin studying NOW.
Wed.,Oct.20 We worked again on Ch.3 Sec.3 study guide. This work is due tomorrow.
Thurs.,Oct.21 We discussed Ch.3 Sec.3 and corrected the study guide for this section. The test on Ch.3 is scheduled for Tues.,Oct.26. You should be preparing for this test NOW.
Fri., Oct.22 We took the open book 3.3 Quiz. We also completed and checked a review for the test on Ch.3 which is next Tues. You should be studying for the Ch.3 test NOW.
Mon.,Oct.25 The test on Ch.3 is tomorrow. Students were given a review packet for this test in class today. They were allowed to work on these sheets with partners. These packets are due tomorrow as well.
Tues.,Oct.26 We took the test on Ch.3. I also took up the review packet for this test. This packet will be graded. There is no homework.
Wed.,Oct.27 We defined the 17 new words for Ch.4 on p.124. There is no homework tonight.
Thurs.,Oct.28 We completed the vocabulary from p.124 and watched a DVD about mitosis and meiosis. We then read p.101-103 with the CD. This should be read as homework also.
Fri.,Oct.29 Due to an abbreviated schedule and the Halloween dance, we watched The Future Is Wild, a DVD about predicted evolution of animals on Earth. We will study this in Ch.6. There is no homework.
Mon.,Nov.1 We read Ch.4 Sec.1 with the CD. I gave the students the study guide for the entire section. However, only questions 1-21 are due tomorrow. The test for Ch.4 is tentatively set for Wed., Nov.10.
Tues.,Nov.2 We discussed p.101-103 of Ch.4. We corrected questions 1-21 of the study guide and took notes on the section. Then we worked on completing the rest of the study guide. The entire study guide should be finished by tomorrow (1-33). The test on Ch.4 is tentatively set for Wed.,Nov.10.
Wed.,Nov.3 We finished discussing Ch.4 Sec.1. We took notes on the section and corrected the study guide. We began the discussion of Punnett Squares from Sec.2. There will be a closed book pop quiz tomorrow on Ch.4 Sec.1. Students should study the notes that we took on this section as well as the study guide for the section.
Thurs.,Nov.4 We took the closed book quiz on Ch.4 Sec.1. Then we took the open book quiz on Ch.4 Sec.1. I passed out the Punnett Square packet that I use to teach Sec.2. We will use this packet instead of having a study guide on this section. There is no written assignment tonight. The test on Ch.4 is still tentatively set for Nov.10.
Fri.,Nov.5 We discussed the Punnett square packet. We corrected and discussed the questions in the packet. We will complete the Punnett squares on Monday. There is no homework. The test on Ch.4 is still tentatively set for next Wed.
Mon.,Nov.8 We corrected the Punnett square worksheet. We read Ch.4 Sec.3 and discussed the notes on this section. I gave the students notes on Sec.3 instead of a study guide. There will be a closed book quiz on Sec.3 tomorrow. The test on Ch.3 is still tentatively set for Wed.
Tues.,Nov.9 We took the 4.2 and 4.3 open book quizes as well as the closed book quiz on Sec.2. The test on Ch.4 has moved to Tues.,Nov.16.
Wed.,Nov.10 We did the review packet for the test on Ch.4. This test will be Tuesday, Nov.l6.
Mon.,Nov.15 Test on Ch.4 is tomorrow. We reviewed for the test in class today. I allowed students to take the review packet home to use for study. This packet of work is due tomorrow.
Tues.,Nov.16 We took the test on Ch.4 today and turned in the review packet for this chapter. There is no homework.
Wed.,Nov.17 We watched a DVD about Gregor Mendel and Punnett squares. We defined the 8 vocabulary words on p.156 which will be due tomorrow. The Ch.5 test is scheduled for Friday, Dec.3.
Thurs.,Nov.18 The students read Ch.5 Sec.1 in class with the CD. They then completed that section of the study guide.
Fri.,Nov.19 We read Ch.5 Sec.2 with the CD and completed the study guide for that section. Sections 1 and 2 of the Ch.5 study guide are due on Mon. when we return. The test on this chapter is Fri.,Dec.3.
Mon.,Nov.29 We read Ch.5 Sec.3 with the CD. The study guide for this section should be completed as well. The entire study guide for Ch.5 is due tomorrow. The test on Ch.5 is this Friday.
Tues.,Nov.30 Went over the answers for the Ch.5 study guide. Test on Ch.5 is Friday.
Wed.,Dec.1 Watched video "Cloning" Test on Ch.5 is Friday.
Thurs.,Dec.2 I went over all the answers to the Ch.5 study guide again with the class (since I have been absent). The test on Ch.5 will be tomorrow. Because I have been absent, this test will be open book and students will be allowed to use their study guides.
Fri.,Dec.3 We took the Ch.5 Test. Students were allowed to use their books and study guides. There is no homework.
Mon.,Dec.6 We read Sec.1 and 2 of Ch.6 in class with the CD. You need to read Sec.3 at home tonight and complete sections 1 and 2 of the study guide for this chapter. The test on this chapter is this Wed. or Thurs. Exams begin next Mon., Dec.13. 1st and 3rd periods are on Mon., 2nd and 4th periods are on Tues., 5th and 6th periods are on Wed. Thurs., Dec.16 will be a make-up day.
Tues.,Dec.7 We read Ch.6 Sec.3 with the CD. We covered as many of the study guide questions as time would allow in each class. The test on Ch.6 will be this Thurs. It will be open book and students will be allowed to use their study guides. However, students should still prepare for the test by reading and being familiar with the chapter and their study guides. Exams begin next Mon. Periods 1 and 3 are on Mon., 2 and 4 are on Tues., and 5 and 6 are on Wed.
Wed.,Dec.8 We went over the answers to the Ch.6 study guide. Then the students worked on the semester exam review which was given to the students yesterday. The test on Ch.6 is tomorrow. Exams begin Mon.,Dec.13 with periods 1 and 3. Tues.,Dec.14 will be exam day for periods 2 and 4. Wed.,Dec.15 will be exam day for periods 5 and 6.
Thurs.,Dec.9 We took the open book test on Ch.6. We began checking the semester exam review. Exams begin next Mon. See Wed. for the schedule.
Wed.,May 4 Sorry I did not post yesterday. I could not get into the website. Now I see that my recent posts are gone and we are back to Dec.9. I have no idea what the problem is. Today we used all of class time to complete the study guide for Ch.19 Sec.2-3. The test on this material will be tomorrow. Students will be allowed to use their study guides to take the test. They will NOT be allowed to use their books. It is very important that study guides be completed.
Thurs.,May 5 We took the test on Ch.19 Sec.2-3. Students were allowed to use their study guides for this test.
Fri.,May 6 No homework
Mon.,May 9- Fri.,May 13 Students were given a packet of work covering the senses and the brain as well as the study guide for Ch.20 Sec.1. We read Ch.20 Sec.1 with the CD. Students will work on this packet this week during class. There will be a test on this packet and Ch.20 Sec.1 this Friday, May 13. Students will be allowed to use this packet and the study guide to take the test. They WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE THEIR BOOKS. It is very important that this work be completed very carefully. There are many interruptions to class this week. It will be the students' responsibility to see that their packet and study guides are finished by Friday.
Mon.,May 16-Fri.,May20 We will read Ch.20 Sec.2 and 3 in class on Mon. and Tues. There will be a test on Ch.20 Sec.2-3 on Wed.,5/18. Students will be allowed to use their study guides to take this test.
I am also giving out the semester exam review today, 5/16. Semester exams begin next week on Monday, 5/23 and run through Wed.,5/25. We will go over the review on Thursday and Friday of this week. However, there are so many interruptions occuring that students should not count on this material being covered in class. They are going to have to do this work on their own.
Mon.,May 23-Wed.,May 25 Semester Exams -- See the schedule that was sent home several weeks ago.
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