Tuesday, November 29, 2011

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!!

Monday, November 21, 2011

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, 2011

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


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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!