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October 30, 2007

October 30

All Classes:
       Egg Experiment-shell dissolved in vinegar
        and egg added mass and circumference;
       changed liquid from vinegar to corn syrup

       Completed graphic organizer for Ch 2 - Section 1
        and additional worksheet for Ch 2-S 1

       HW for 3rd and 4th Periods: Workbook 2-1 (p. 15-17)
       HW for 5th and 6th Periods: Work on organizer for
                                                    Cell Analogy Project
                                 

October 29, 2007

October 29

  3rd and 4th Periods:
     Begin Egg Experiment
     Chapter 2 Section 1 - Read p. 52-55
     HW: Define Ch 2 - S 1 (first 7) Key Terms - p. 81
             Finish adding color to the cell diagrams

5th and 6th Periods:
     Begin Egg Experiment
     Chapter 2 - Section 1 - Read p. 52-55
     HW: Define Ch 2 - S 1 Key Terms - p. 81
    
    

October 27, 2007

October 26

    In Class:
         All classes worked on a Performance Based
         Assessment by :
               1. completing charts on a worksheet comparing
                    bacterial, plant, and animal cells
               2. using diagrams on websites to draw and label
                    the three types of cells -complete as homework

                   
Websites used:
                    www.cellsalive.com
                    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Prokaryote_cell_diagram.svg
                        
                        
**By Tuesday, add color to the diagrams
                     ---------------------------------------------------
                 Cell Model or Analogy projects were assigned:
                 Please share instruction sheet with parents.

                    Cell Models are due on November 8th
                    Begin gathering materials for model projects.
                    Cell Analogy drawings due November 8th
                    Cell Analogy models due on November 13

October 25

                    All classes took the Chapter One Test
                              No homework was assigned.

October 24

         

  In Class:

      ** All classes reviewed for the Chapter 1 Test**
          Homework:  Study for the Chapter 1 Test
                                The test is over Sections 1-3.                                          
                                I will be in my classroom at 8:30AM
                                for anyone who has questions.
                                       
   Good Luck!

October 23, 2007

October 23

                   **Chapter 1 Test - Thursday, Oct. 25**
                   **Help/Study Session - Wed. 8:30 AM**
3rd and 4th:
     Completed on-line lesson on organelles
     Vocabulary Quiz
     Chapter Assessment p. 48-49
      #1-9; 22,23,25-29 - Finish as HW
      Please begin study for test!
      Test: Ch 1 - Sections 1-2-3

5th and 6th:
    Completed and checked p. 48-49
     # 1-9; 11, 12, 15-19; 22-29
    Create  12 Questions for Ch 1-S 1-3
    Write answers on a separate paper.
    Finish as homework..begin studying for test!
    
   

October 22, 2007

October 22

              **Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz - October 23**
                       **Help Session - Wed. October 24**
                            **Chapter 1 Test - Oct. 25**

   3rd and 4th:  Web on Cell Organisms  
http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/westmin/science/sbi3a1/Cells/cells.htm
   HW: Study vocabulary

5th and 6ths: Complete Ch Assessment (p 48-49)
                HW:   Begin study for Ch 1 Test

                  

October 19, 2007

October 19

              **** Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz - Tuesday, 10/23***
                               Picture Retakes - Tuesday, 10/23
                     ***Chapter 1 Test - Thursday, October 25***

Friday, Oct. 18
          3rd and 4th:  On-line Lesson - Cell Organelles
                                 Discussion of Cell Project
                       HW:   Study Ch 1 Vocabulary
                                              ...use on-line book!

         5th and 6th:  On line Lesson - Cell Organelles
                       HW:   Complete graphic organizer
          Websites:
http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/westmin/science/sbi3a1/Cells/cells.htm
                          http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html
                           If you search through Google, type in
                           Cell Structure and Functions      

            

October 18, 2007

October 18

           **Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz - Tues. 10/23**
                 **Picture Retakes - Tues. 10/23**
              **Chapter 1 Test  - Thursday, 10/25**

In Class Today
             3rd-4th Periods:
                  Introduction of Cell Project
                  Cells Alive website: Plant/Animal Cell
                  HW:  Complete Ch 1-S3 Workbook
                   
                5th-6th Periods:
                 Cells Alive Computer Lesson
                 Take notes on the article below:
                  http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/cells.htm
                  Finish as homework.
                  
                  

               

October 17, 2007

October 17

In class: 
   3rd and 4th 
          Performing Arts Performance lasted through both classes.
          HW:  Bring plant and animal cell worksheets to class.

   5th and 6th
          Completed WB Ch 1 - Section 3
          No homework assigned
         

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