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Today,
We reviewed the concepts of Cell Transport (Active Transport and Passive Transport). Using perfume, and a jar of water with food coloring we demonstrated the process of diffusion. Using metaphors of students needing a parent to get them into a RATED R movie compared to a protein channel in the cell membrane helping a large molecule into a cell. We also used a submarine and Gatorade in order to compare the properties of Osmosis.

After Cell Transport review, we investigated the process of Cell Reproduction in Mitosis using a reading text and collaborating to construct a detailed summary of the article.

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A Fresh New Start!!

Hello Students and Parents,

This is a Brand New semester, which brings New Opportunity! Let's start off strong by coming prepared with basic supplies (pencils/pens and paper) and a New attitude geared toward learning and overcoming challenges to achieve success in all you do. I look forward to a challenging, but rewarding semester!
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HW= Homework=assignments that are to be done at home (before returning to class), CL= Closing=Summarizing activities at the end of the class to clarify the meaning of the lesson), O=Opening=Either a Warm up or Activator, which are used to get students focused and provoke inquiry (questions), NHWF's= No Homework Fridays.