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.

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

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

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: Activity Log check Meiosis/Mitosis Diagram Finish 20Q-biochecm review 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:

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 1^st 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:

1^st&2^nd:

• Prep for library (discuss what they will do and how to copy link)

3^rd: Carbohydrates monomer?

• Lipids monomer?
• Dietary source (food) for protein?

WS:

1^st&2^nd : Computer lab to work on Biology Review Websites (cells)

3^rd:

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

Grades Posted!!!!

Everyone (PARENTS AND STUDENTS),
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:

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

 WS:

• Cell’s Short Answer WS (partners)

 CL:

• Study Guide

HW:

Work on Study Guide

27 O: Warm up ( WS: Library:  PC Create 1st Page (Unit 1) CL: Email Mr. Macon the link to your site HW: Work on Study Guide 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