I hope everyone enjoyed their break!! Now it is back to the grind and time to finish strong!! Here is a link to a helpful video that introduces the new concepts of the unit CLASSIFICATION.
Classification video
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
NEW USA TESTPREP ASSIGNMENTS POSTED!!!
Activity Log 3 (1 -4) has been posted, please complete by 12/1.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
USA testprep- assignments updated!!!
Hello students and parents,
There are several opportunities available on usatestprep.com (ALL STUDENTS have a log in and were added to my class), so they should be able to access the assignments. This assignments will be assessed and have a ggod chance of improving the students grade.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON DEC. 1 MONDAY!
Activity log 2 (1-4) recently added
Genetics (alternative assignment for quiz) added
To come:
Activity log 3 (1-4)
Activity log 4 (1-4)
Biochemistry Unit Test
There are several opportunities available on usatestprep.com (ALL STUDENTS have a log in and were added to my class), so they should be able to access the assignments. This assignments will be assessed and have a ggod chance of improving the students grade.
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE ON DEC. 1 MONDAY!
Activity log 2 (1-4) recently added
Genetics (alternative assignment for quiz) added
To come:
Activity log 3 (1-4)
Activity log 4 (1-4)
Biochemistry Unit Test
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Monday's agenda
On Monday we learned a new strategy for interactive note-taking called "Cornell Notes". This is a strategy that allows students to identify the important content material and also serves as a studying tool (when you use the recite flap).
We started our NEW unit "Ecology", which is the study of how living things interact with their environment.
We started our NEW unit "Ecology", which is the study of how living things interact with their environment.
Upcoming Unit Test for Ecology....make sure we are studying
Parents and Students please make sure your children are ready for their upcoming test!!
they should be coming home, frequently sharing the BIG idea of the days lesson and may ask you some questions to help keep you updated on what we are doing in class...Thanks for your support
they should be coming home, frequently sharing the BIG idea of the days lesson and may ask you some questions to help keep you updated on what we are doing in class...Thanks for your support
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Week Agenda for 9/29-10/3
Monday 9/29
* DNA notes
*Start DNA scavenger hunt
*Review Meiosis & Mitosis Diagrams
Tuesday 9/30
*Mitosis and Meiosis stations
*Finish DNA scavenger hunt
Wednesday 10/1
*Mitosis & Meiosis quiz
*Start Genetics Vocabulary Envelope Activity
Thursday 10/2
*Work on year long project "Web Design Contest" in the library (using computers)
*Explain DNA mutations (insertions, deletions, and substitutions)
Friday 10/3
*Medelian Genetics Notes
*Punnett Square activities
* DNA notes
*Start DNA scavenger hunt
*Review Meiosis & Mitosis Diagrams
Tuesday 9/30
*Mitosis and Meiosis stations
*Finish DNA scavenger hunt
Wednesday 10/1
*Mitosis & Meiosis quiz
*Start Genetics Vocabulary Envelope Activity
Thursday 10/2
*Work on year long project "Web Design Contest" in the library (using computers)
*Explain DNA mutations (insertions, deletions, and substitutions)
Friday 10/3
*Medelian Genetics Notes
*Punnett Square activities
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Agenda for the week of 9/22-9/26
22
O: warm up;
1 Paragraph (about break) 3 things thankful for, 1 thing
that made you feel special…
WS:
Cell Reproduction (Mitosis & Meiosis)
- Foldable
- Mitosis sheet/from
summary
CL:
Test corrections (30 mins)
HW:
None
23
O: (Mitosis Q’s)
WS:
- Go over New Mitosis ppt
(add to foldable) 15mins
- Hand out Mitosis/Meiosis
sheet
CL:
- 20 Q-Biochem (remediation)
30mins
- WATCH THE WATER VIDEO
(LAST 10 MINS)
HW:
CHOOSE OR FIND A NEW PICTURE FOR BLABBERIZE|
24
O:
Warm up: Unit 3 review Q’s (4 corners)
WS:
CL:
Unit 3 Remediation
(Unit 3 short answers)
HW: Watch Meiosis video and locate a digital photo for
blabberize presentation
25
O:
Activator: (password)
WS:
Complete Meiosis guided notes using the diagram from
Wednesday
CL:
Quick Cells
Common Assessment
Checking for Understanding (CFU’s)
Questions
HW:
Study Mitosis and Meiosis Diagrams (for quiz Monday)
Test retake tomorrow (Unit 3)
26
O:
WS:
Unit
3 Test Retake
Self
Evaluation Survey
CL:
Grade
Test
Genetics
Readaing Worksheet (summary)
HW:
NHWF’s
|
Recap from last week...
Here was the agenda from last week. After hearing from a few ENGAGED parents, I want to provide a terminology "KEY" in order to help you understanding the abbreviations in the agenda.
O: Represents opening, which is how we begin the day, usually something to get the student focused and ready to learn.
WS: Represents the work session, which is the main topic/activity for the day (this will usually be facilitated by the teach, but driven by students).
CL; Represents the closing, which is the end of the class when we try to make sure that students leave with proper understanding of the lesson.
HW: you guessed it, represents Homework, which is usually for them to watch a video and take notes.
NHWF's: Represents "NO HOMEWORK FRIDAY'S".
Agenda for the week of 9/8-9/12
O: Represents opening, which is how we begin the day, usually something to get the student focused and ready to learn.
WS: Represents the work session, which is the main topic/activity for the day (this will usually be facilitated by the teach, but driven by students).
CL; Represents the closing, which is the end of the class when we try to make sure that students leave with proper understanding of the lesson.
HW: you guessed it, represents Homework, which is usually for them to watch a video and take notes.
NHWF's: Represents "NO HOMEWORK FRIDAY'S".
Agenda for the week of 9/8-9/12
O:
Warm
up:
- What is a polymer?
- What is a monomer?
- Name the 4 Macromolecules?
- Ear Wax is an example of which
macromolecule?
WS:
- Work in PARTNERS to complete the
Macromolecule Table
- Group Q’s (cards), write answers on
Board, then (presentations)
CL:
- Students will present information and
audience will copy information
HW:
Watch Enzyme and Chemical Reaction & notes
9
O: warm
up:
- What fits inside the Enzyme?
- What is the area of the enzyme where
binding takes place?
- What is the purpose of an enzyme?
WS:
- Work on Biochecm Study Guide
(COLLABORATION)
Cl:
Go
over 1st part of Study Guide
HW:
Finish Study Guide
10
O: Warm
up:
- On the
pH scale, a pH of 1-6 is called?
- 8-14
are called?
- 1-3
are called?
- 11-14
are called?
WS:
- Draw
pH scale from textbook
CL:
- Ph
worksheet activity
HW:
Study for Test & finish Study Guide
11
O:
warmup:
1st&2nd:
- Prep for library (discuss what they will
do and how to copy link)
3rd: Carbohydrates monomer?
- Lipids monomer?
- Dietary source (food) for protein?
WS:
1st&2nd : Computer lab to work on
Biology Review Websites (cells)
3rd:
Password:
All students write down the words and a memorable clue!
CL:
StudyGuide
Q’s finalize
HW:
Study for Test
12
O:
Warm up:
Q&A session for test
prep
WS:
Unit 3 Test
CL:
- Reproduction
reading Summaries (individual)
- Grade
test
HW:
NHWF’s
Monday, August 25, 2014
Grades Posted!!!!
Everyone (PARENTS AND STUDENTS),
NEW grades have been posted in SYNERGY!! Please check your grades and see me for any questions.
NEW grades have been posted in SYNERGY!! Please check your grades and see me for any questions.
Finishing up Unit 2
We are moving through the unit on schedule...this week is will provide multiple opportunities for students to practice learned skills/content AND ASK QUESTIONS!!!
This Weeks AGENDA:
WS:
CL:
This Weeks AGENDA:
25. O:
Warm up (Transport) Q’s)
- Mmembrane HW check
WS:
- Cell’s Quiz WS
- T-charts (pro v Eu,
Passive/Active, Animal v Plant
CL:
- Handout Study Guide
26 O:Warm up
- Check Cell’s Quiz WS
- Cell’s Short Answer WS
(partners)
- Study Guide
HW:
|
27 O:
Warm up (
WS:
Library:
PC Create 1st
Page (Unit 1)
CL:
HW:
28
O: Warm up (test Review)
ACTIVATOR: Password
WS:
Last Call
(last day to work on Cell’s Project)
CL:
Activity Log Check out
HW:
Study for test
29
O:
10
mins of Study time
WS:
Unit
2 Test
CL:
Mitosis
reading WS (summaries)
HW:
NHWF’s |
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
What's on the Agenda for this week?
This weeks aganeda
18
O: Warm up (Cells
Q’s) from worksheet/summary
- Collect Summaries (cells)
- Activity Logs
WS: * Grade Unit 1
Test
CL: Test Corrections
(individual)
- Start Project (text)
HW: Watch the Cell
Theory Video (notes)
19
O:Video Quiz (from Cell
Theory video HW)
WS:
Introduce Cells Analogy
Children’s Book Project
- Work on it
CL:*make*
Collaboration (with notecard
questions) geared to Unit 2 test and GP Standards.*MAKE*
HW:
*moved to Wednesday*
20
O:Warm up
Instructions
to library goals
WS:
- Account set up (gmail, narrable,
wix.com, weebly, and blabberize)
- Log account info
CL:
Play
around on wix. Or weebly
HW:
Watch Cell Organelle Video
(notes)
21O:
Warm up;
membrane&Transport
WS:
- Magic Spheres part1
- Cell Metaphor Books (day2)
CL:
FAT Q intro
HW:
Cell membrane &
Transport
24 O:
Password (cells vocab)
WS:
- Magic Spheres
Lab Part 2
- Cell’s
Metaphor Book
CL:
FAT Q trial
HW:
NHWF’s
Monday, August 18, 2014
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Where we have been and where we are headed...
Last week...
We investigated how to solve problems using a scientific thought process "Scientific Method". Students worked as architects in order to rebuild a space craft shuttle launch tower for NASA (using only spaghetti noodles and spice drops)
We learned how to determine if objects were living or nonliving based on the Characteristics of Life and learned the functions of the Compound Light Microscope.
This week...
Students will discover the significance of cells and how they help keep organisms living. How the cell parts work together. We will explain why perfume moves slowly through the air and slowly but surely everyone can smell it in a room. We will begin our semester long Web Design Contest that will yield a Breakfast and Pizza for the ENTIRE class (based on contest rules) and finally Create a multimedia Cell's Metaphor Children's Book.
Stay tuned...
Thursday, August 7, 2014
The first week back
Along with ways to help our students get acquainted with PHS (Pebblebrook), we will cover the following in Biology:
HW: Get process signed
5 O:warm up
(SM-dresser up stairs)
4 O: Into (name and
passion/connect )
WS:
Desk Drills
CL:
Disciplinary Process
5 O:warm up
(SM-dresser up stairs)
Activator: collab/discuss
WS: Arch’s in Action
CL:
T.O.C-verbal instruction issues Y/N?
HW:
Things signed (Discipline sheets)
6
O: Warmup (recall from SM)
WS:
Finish Arch’s in Action
CL:
SM
foldable
HW;
Signed papers DUE Tomorrow
7 O:
warm up “Name 4 ways you know you are alive?
(individual-discussion)
WS:
Make Flash cards w/examples of the 7 C.O.L’s
PARTNERS (desk drills)
CL:
Simpson’s WS
(only
simpson side)
HW: Watch "how to be successful" video on blog
8
O: warm up a deer and lion Q.
WS:
Microscope
Notes
“COPY”
E-lab
“COPY”
CL:
Picking out the parts of an experiment WS (1st 3-4 Q’s) “look
4/copy”
Partners!!
Review:
DISCUSSION!!
Hot
Seat Q’s (questions under seats that spark discussions)
“make
and tape under on Thursday”
HW:
NHWF
**Bring
in IAN’s**
Friday, June 27, 2014
How to be successful in Mr. Macon's Biology class
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http://blabberize.com/view/id/1151302
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How to be successful in Mr. Macon's Biology Class
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How to be successful in Mr. Macon's Biology Class
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Synergy Grade Update
All Activity Logs from Unit 1 have been updated in synergy!! More updates to come (Unit 1 test, and Remediation activity).
Make sure you are prepared for class on Mon....(Have you watched the video Cell Theory and completed your notes????).
Make sure you are prepared for class on Mon....(Have you watched the video Cell Theory and completed your notes????).
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
New youtube videos posted!!
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCESZcPGRnB7-huloKJmPiBQ
this is the link to the biology youtube page. All videos will be posted here (I will work on getting them posted to the blog).
HW: was to watch the organelle video (phsbio1_macon_organelles) 1/22 and complete the notes.
this is the link to the biology youtube page. All videos will be posted here (I will work on getting them posted to the blog).
HW: was to watch the organelle video (phsbio1_macon_organelles) 1/22 and complete the notes.
Unit 1 Complete!!
Congradulations all, we finished our first unit, which was an introduction to Biology. The unit consisted of the follwoing topics:
1. Scientific Method
2. The Characteristics of Life
3. Microscope
After reviewing our test scores from Friday the 17th, we are conducting a day of remediation (TODAY).
1/23 Will be the beginning of Unit 2 (Cells) and we will focus on these topics.
1. types of cells
2. cell organelles
3. Cell transport
1. Scientific Method
2. The Characteristics of Life
3. Microscope
After reviewing our test scores from Friday the 17th, we are conducting a day of remediation (TODAY).
1/23 Will be the beginning of Unit 2 (Cells) and we will focus on these topics.
1. types of cells
2. cell organelles
3. Cell transport
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