Have a wonderful Christmas Break!

Today we took a test and did a crime scene analysis lab!
Homework for break is:
Read Chapter 12 (if you want to do vocab and PZ it will be assigned in Jan.)
Write up Crime Scene: Who did it? Motive? Evidence? in paragraph form.
Santa Extra Credit:
Read: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121247367
and write up a unique scientific invention or device that Santa might use.

Enjoy the break!!

Tuesday December 6

Today we presented our Genetic Disorder project and made DNA necklaces!

Homework for this week

• Read chapter 11


• define vocab


• PZ p. 244 (1-11)


• Finish activities from class (transcription, translation, and replication)


• Finish DNA necklace questions


• Test next week over chapters 9-11!

Have a great week!

Tuesday November 29

Homework for today:
Test Corrections
Read chapter 10
Ch 10 vocab
Chapter 10 PZ p. 222 (1-10)
Finish project (due next week)
Finish Bio in the news (due next week)
Next Test in 2 weeks!

Have a wonderful week!!

Tuesday November 15

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week! Homework is:

• Read and define vocab for chapter 9


• Chapter 9 PZ p. 202 (1-12)


• Bio in the News due 12/6 (USE RUBRIC!)


• Genetic Disorders Project due 12/6


• No class Tuesday 11/22

Enjoy the week 'off'. See you next week!

Tuesday November 8

Today we did several activities illustrating concepts of genetics. Grade print outs and parent letters also went home today. I am requesting parent teacher conferences with students who currently have a C+ or below. If that is the case, please email me to set up an appointment.
Homework for this week:

• Chapter 6 test prep p. 134 (1-7)


• Chapter 7 test prep p. 157 (1-7)


• Chapter 8 test prep p. 185 (1-7)


• Finish either or both labs from today (How can the genes of offspring be predicted and Monohybrid cross lab)


• Research the career of a genetic counselor. Write 10 questions in preparation for our visit from a genetic counselor from Spectrum next week.

Upcoming Items:

• Test 3 next week covering chapters 6, 7, 8


• Bio in the news due 12/6 (follow the rubric!!)


• Genetic Disorders Project Due 12/6


• No Class 11/22

November 1

We started November off on a 'sugary' note! Ask your student about why we tasted cookies in class today!!

Homework for this week:

• Read and Vocab for chapter 8


• Chapter 8 PZ p. 184 (1-11)


• Finish 'Marshan lab' (if you did not in class)


• Start thinking about your project!

Important Dates Coming Up:

• Test 3 November 15 (ch. 6-8)


• Bio in the News 2 Due December 6


• Project Due Dec 6


• No class November 22

Have a great week!

Tuesday October 25

We had a great class today exploring the stages of mitosis.

We also had a talk about organization and really buckling down with the work in this class. Some students are consistently missing assignments, or parts of assignments. I have been fairly lenient with this by allowing students to ask for additional copies or turn assignments in late. After this week students are expected to put in more of an effort at completing ALL assignment ON TIME and COMPLETELY! This isn't an easy class, please join me in supporting your student by talking through the weekly assignments and referring to the blog as a back up. Help your student by checking their organization system (planner/binder, etc). It's really a great group of students, but I need just a little more effort!
Homework for this week:

• Bake Cookies per the recipe you were given in class



• Read Chapter 7



• Do Vocab for Chapter 7



• Do PZ for Chapter 7 p. 156 (1-14)



• Finish mitosis lab



• finish karyotype lab if you need to



• Test 2 Corrections for 1/2 point back

Have a great week!

October 18

Homework for this week:
Finish Karyotyping lab/paragraph
Mitosis/Meiosis Coloring
Review pages 125-132
Finish Powerpoint (see email)

Have a wonderful week!!!

October 11

We had a great class today exploring photosynthesis and respiration! Our second test is scheduled for next week. Be sure to study: text book, vocab, PZ, PowerPoint, Lab, Sci Links (in book).....
Homework for this week:
Section Reviews for Chapters 3, 4, 5 (a good way to study!)
Read and Vocab for Chapter 6
Chapter 6 PZ p. 134 (1-12)
Test 2 covering chapters 3-5 NEXT WEEK
Bio in the News due next week
Finish Photosynthesis lab/write up

Whew! This would be a good week to break down the nightly assignments, decide what you will do each day of the week. It makes it more manageable that way!

Tuesday October 4

Today we learned about Osmosis and Diffusion. We also used microscopes for the first time. It was a great class!
Homework for this week:
Chapter 4 PZ p. 88 (1-11)
Read, Vocab, and PZ for Chapter 5 (p. 112 1-10)
Test corrections for half point back for each one missed
Bio in the news due October 18

Students received a grade print out in class today. If they have a '0' they can turn it in next week for half credit. After next week we return to the 'normal' procedure (one week late for 1/2 credit, after that no credit is given). If students did not take notes when David James was here, please have them write at least 10 things they remember and turn it in next week for full credit.

Have a great week!

Tuesday September 27

Today we took our first test! We also started learning about cells by building 'Widgets'!
Homework for this week:

• Read Chapter 4 and do Vocab


• Read pages 1028-1029


• Chapter 3 PZ on page 68 1-13


• Cell Factory Sheet

Have a great week!

Tuesday September 20

I'm back in Michigan! Thanks for your flexibility with Mrs. Frissora! Homework for this week:

• Test 1 over weeks 1-3 chapters 1-2 next week (Tuesday September 27)


• Read and do vocab for chapter 3


• Cell Coloring Pages

Don't worry about the power point I mentioned last week! Happy Studying!!

September 13

Homework for this week:

Bring a picture book to class
Read Chapter 2
Be prepared to 'be an expert' about your section. 2 minutes! Write it on a note card and practice before coming to class!
Read pages 1030-1033
Chapter 1 Performance Zone p. 22 1-11
Chapter 2 Performance Zone p. 44 1-10
Termite lab write up
Test over chapter 1 and 2 Tuesday September 27

Have a great week!!

First Week of PATH!

We had a wonderful first class this week! I enjoyed getting to know each of the students!
Homework for this week:

• Several sentences about the scientific reasoning applied in the two short clips from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"


• Return signed parent letter if you did not already


• Prepare 3 ring binder if you did not already


• Cover your textbook and put your name in ink inside front cover


• Read Chapter 1 and define all bold faced vocab. words


• Read pages 1016-1020 and 1024-1027


• email Mrs. Bonnema to let her know that you checked the blog!