Ms. Carla Pickering
Biology, Accel Biology, Accel Physical Science
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Phone: 909.971.8230 x1376
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Schedule:
Period 1: Conference Period 4: Accel Phys Science
Period 2: Biology Period 6: Accel Phys Science
Period 3: Accelerated Biology Period 7: Biology
Assignments
5/15/12:
Bio: Muscle Action Lab; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Muscle Action Lab; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: review writing chem formulas, chem formulas review wksht; ;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow, finish wksht (1/2 essay on writing chem formulas - 4th period only)
5/14/12:
Bio: INB TOC, finish muscular system notes; Hmwk - finish 36-1/36-2 wksht
Accel Bio: INB TOC, Integumentary system notes; ;Hmwk - none
Accel PHys Sci: SSR, INB TOC, review writing chem formulas; Hwmk - finish writing formulas wksht
5/7/12:
Bio: Brain dominance lab; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Blood transfusion simulation; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, note/lecture - atomic structure of ions; Hmwk - drawing atomic structures of atoms & their ions
5/4/12:
Bio: Circulatory & Respiratory systems test; Hwmk - none
Accel Bio: Circulatory & Respiratory systems test; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Measuring volume lab; Hmwk - none
5/3/12:
Bio: Finish resp system notes (disorders); Hmwk - chapt 37 vocab wksht, study for test
Accel Bio: Lung capacity lab; Hmwk - finish data table as needed; chapt 37 vocab wksht, study for test
Accel Phys Sci: Matter quiz, review countaing particles for ions; Hwmk- subatomic particles in ions
5/2/12:
Bio: continue respiratory sytem notes (gas exchange);Hmwk:37-3 wksht
Accel Bio: continue respiratory system disorders; Hmwk: 37-3 wksht
Accel Phys Sci: drawing atomic structures (lecture & notes); atomic structures of Na, O, Ne, Be & Al
5/1/12:
Bio: begin respiratory system notes (organs);Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: respiratory system notes (organs & gas exchange);Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: Calculating subatomic particles; Hwmk - subatomic particles wksht
4/30/12:
Bio: Circulatory system foldable; Hmwk- finish foldable as needed, storybooks due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Brain dominance lab; Hmwk - storybooks due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, Atomic symbols wksht; Hmwk- none
4/27/12:
Bio: finish Circulatory system notes - disorders & blood types; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: finish Circulatory system notes, Circulatory system foldable; Hmwk - finish foldable as needed
Accel Phys Sci: finish chemistry notes - chem symbols & counting atoms; Hmwk - counting atoms wksht
4/26/12:
Bio:/Accel Bio: video
Accel Phys Sci: Chemistry notes - chem/physical properties & changes, elements vs compounds; Hwmk - none
4/25/12:
Bio/Accel Bio: video
Accel Phys Sci: Matter Anticipation guide, Individual read chapt 15 (old text); Hmwk - finish reading and anticipation guide
4/23& 4/24:
Bio/Accel Bio: Life Science Test
Accel Phys Sci: video
4/19 & 4/20:
CST Science Testing - all periods
4/18/12:
Bio: Jeopardy review; Hmwk - review for CST, work on storybook
Accel Bio: Jeopardy review; Hmwk - review for CST, work on storybook
Accel Phys Sci: Jeopardy review; Hmwk - review for CST, work on storybook
4/17/12:
CST Eng today, special schedule:
Bio: (per 7) - review for CST; Hwmk- review for CST, work on storybook
Accel Phys Sci: review for CST; ;Hmwk - review for CST, work on storybook
4/16/12:
CST Math today special schedule - INB due Thurs this week
(Per 1-3): Bio review; Hmwk - review for Bio CST, work on storybook
4/13/12:
Bio: Bio review quiz, introduce story book project, finish; Hmwk - study for CST
Accel Bio: Bio review quiz, introduce story book project, finish; Hmwk - study for CST
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci review quiz, introduce story book project, finish; Hmwk - study for CST
4/12/12:
Bio: Bio review quiz, continue circulatory system notes; Hmwk - CST review crossword puzzle (due Mon)
Accel Bio: Bio review quiz, continue circulatory system notes; Hmwk - CST review crossword (due end of class on Fri)
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci review quiz, review question; Hmwk - study for review quiz
4/11/12:
Bio: start circulatory system notes; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Start circulatory system notes; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci Review crosswork; Hmwk - finish crossword as needed
4/10/12:
Bio: Continue Immune system notes; Hmwk - evolution project due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Bio BW review, continue immune system notes;Hmwk - evolution project due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: BW Earth Sci review, complete CA mineral resources notes; Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on CA water & mineral resources, topographic map project due tomorrow
4/9/12:
Bio: Reaction Time lab; ;Hmwk - complete lab data & results
Accel Bio: Reaction Time lab; ;Hmwk - complete lab data & results
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, CA minerals & soils lecture & notes; Hmwk - none
3/30/12:
Bio: Evolution project class day; Hmwk - Have a great break!!
Accel Bio: Evolution project class day; Hmwk - Have a great break!!
Accel Phys Sci: Topo map project class day: Hmwk - Have a great break!!
3/29/12:
Bio: Chapt 35 test (Nervous System & Body systems); Hmwk- bring materials to work on evolution project
Accel Bio: Chapt 35 test (Nervous System & Body systems); Hmwk- bring materials to work on evolution project
Accel Phy Sci: Ocean Floor, Topographic Maps & CA Hazards test; Hmwk - bring materials to work on topo map project
3/28/12:
Bio: continue immune system notes/lecture, Chapt 35 crossword puzzle; Hmwk - finish crossword, study for Ch 35 quiz tomorrow.
Accel Bio: continue immune system notes/lecture, chapt 35 crossword; Hmwk - finish crossword & study for chapt 35 test
Accel Phys Sci: continue CA volcanic & storm hazards, freshwater sources in CA; Hmwk - study for test (topo maps, ocean flr & CA hazards), 1/2 pg summary on ocean floor & topographic maps
3/27/12:
Bio: Begin immune system notes/lecture; ;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Immune system lecture/notes; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: CA hazards (earthquake & volcanic); Hmwk - none
3/26/12:
Bio: class read sect 35-5 "Drugs & the Nervous System; Hmwk - pg 914 #1-5 (write out questions)
Accel Bio: Indiv read sect 35-5 "Drugs & the Nervous System; Hmwk - pg 914 #1-5
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, begin CA Geology unit - CA Hazards; Hmwk - none
3/23/12:
Bio: complete nervous system notes - divisions of nervous system;Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: complete divisions of nervous system; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci:continue ocean floor topography; ;Hmwk - INB wksht ocean floor diagram (due with INB)
3/22/12:
Bio: Bio Benchmark #2; Hmwk- none
Accel Bio: Bio Benchmark #2; Hmwk- none
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci Benchmark #2; Hmwk- none
3/21/12:
Bio: Bio Benchmark #1; Hmwk- review for benchmark
Accel Bio: Bio Benchmark #1; Hmwk- review for benchmark
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci Benchmark #1; Hwmk - review for benchmark
3/20/12:
Bio: sect 35-1 miniquiz, nervous system anticipation guide, start notes for nervous system; Hmwk - review for benchmark test
Accel Bio: sect 35-1 miniquiz, nervous system anticipation guide, start notes for nervous system; Hmwk - review for benchmark test
Accel Phys Sci: review topographic maps, begin ocean floor topography notes; Hmwk - review for benchmark exam
3/19/12:
Bio: introduce evolution project (due Wed 4/11), individual Cornell notes on sect 35-1
Accel Bio: introduce evolution project (due Wed 4/11) individual Cornell notes on sect 35-1; Hmwk- finish 35-1 notes as needed
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, class lecture/notes - topographic maps; ;Hmwk - topographic map wksht
35-1; Hmwk- finish notes as needed.
3/16/12:
Bio: Chapt 16/17.4 test
Accel Bio: Chapt 16/17.4 test
Accel Bio: Space Unit test
3/15/12:
Bio: Evolution clicker review; ;Hwmk- study for Chapt 16/17.4 test
Accel Bio: Evolution clicker review; Hmwk - study for Chapt 16/17.4 test
Accel PHys Sci: Space clicker review; Hmwk- study for Space unit test
3/14/12:
Bio: no class today
Accel Bio: no class today
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture - formation of solar system; ;Hmwk - space unit test study guide (due Fri)
3/13/12:
Bio: Finish section 17.4 notes; Hwmk - chapt 16/17 study guide, INB due Thurs
Accel Bio: Finish 17.4 notes; Hmwk - chapt 16/17 study guide, INB due Thurs
Accel Phys Sci: no class today; Hmwk- INB due Wed
3/12/12:
Bio: dating of fossils (relative & absolute dating); Hmwk- chapt 16/17 study guide (due Thurs)
Accel Bio: Dating fossils (relative & absolute dating), calculating half-lifes & age of fossils; Hmwk - chapt 16/17 study guide (due Thurs)
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, lecture - the Moon (characteristics & formation); Hwmk- INB due Wed
3/8/12:
Bio: 16.3 notes - speciation & reproductive isolation, Harry Potter evolution video; Hmwk - 16.3 wksht
Accel Bio: reproductive isolation mechanisms (behavioral, geographic & temporal); Hmwk - speciation wksht
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes - Universal Law of Gravitation & Inverse-Square Law; ;Hmwk -star life cycle graphic organizer
3/7/12:
Bio: Finish notes on selection of polygenic traits (disruptive selection), genetic drift & founder effect; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Individual read of section 16.3, Harry Potter evolution video; Hmwk - none
Accel PHys Sci: circular vs elliptical orbits, escape speed; Hwmk - 1/2 pg summary on satellite motion
3/6/12:
Bio: lecture - polygenic traits & their selection (directional & stabilizing selection); Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: 16.3 miniquiz, lecture - genetic drift & found effect, BrainPop videos; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: components of projectile motion, BrainPop videos
3/5/12:
Bio: 16-1/16-2 notes, Hmkw - pg 396#1-4
Accel Bio: Finish selection of polygenic traits, finish 16-2 notes; Hmwk - finish 16-2 notes as needed.
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, intro to satellite motion; Hmwk - Galaxy review questions
3/1/12:
Bio: finish video, review chapt 15 test, copy 16-1 anticipation guide.
Accel Bio: review chapt 15 test, 16-1 anticipation guide; Hmwk - read sect 16-1 & complete ant guide.
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes on Galaxies ;Hmwk - none
2/29/12:
Bio: Chapt 15 Test; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Chapt 15 Test; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Class lecture/notes on Motion of stars; Hmwk - stars review questions
2/28/12:
Bio: video: And Man Created Dog; Hmwk - study for test, INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Finish video; Hmwk - study for test, INB due tomorrow
Accel PHys Sci: Finish notes/lecture on star lifecycle & characteristics; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
2/27/12:
Bio: Continue work on 15-3 wksht pkt; Hmwk - finish packet, study for test
Accel Bio: Video: And Man Created Dog; Hmwk- study for test
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, class lecture - Stars & their lifecycle; Hmwk - none
2/24/12:
Bio: Complete section 15-3 notes; Hmwk - 15-3 wksht pkt
Accel Bio: 15-3 wksht packet;Hmwk - finish wksht packet
Accel Phys Sci: take individul Cornell notes on pgs 706-711; Hmwk- finish notes as needed (pgs 722-727 in new text)
2/23/12:
Bio: Begin section 15-3 notes; Hmwk - 15-1/15-2 wksht
Accel Bio: Evolution simulation; Hmwk - 15-1/15-2 wksht
Accle Phys Sci: class lecture/notes - tools for observing space; Hmwk- MT car posters due tomorrow
2/22/12:
Bio: finish sect 15-2 notes; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: lecture/notes section 15-3 (Darwin Presents His Case); Hwmk- none
Accel Phys Sci: Mousetrap Car Competition; Hmwk - finish competition calculations as needed
2/21/12:
Bio: Continue section 15-2 notes; Hmwk - finish DNA model - due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Read sect 15-3, take notes on pgs 378-382; ;Hmwk - finish DNA model - due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: read pgs706-711, discuss MT car progress with partner; Hwmk- finish MT car for tomorrow's competition
2/17/12:
Bio: DNA model building day; Hmwk - finish model as needed due Wed 2/26
Accel Bio:DNA model building day; Hmwk - finish model as needed due Wed 2/26
Accel PHys Sci: MT car building day; Hmwk - finish MT car as needed - due Wed 2/22.
2/16/12:
Bio: DNA model building day
Accel Bio: Finish 15-2 notes; Hmwk - bring materials for model building tomorrow
Accel PHys Sci: discuss Newton's laws portion of poster - MT car building day;Hmwk - none
2/15/12:
Bio: 15-2 miniquiz, Start sect 15-2 notes - Scientists that Influenced Darwin; Hmwk- bring materials for model building (Thurs & Fri)
Accel Bio: 15-2 miniquiz, Start sect 15-2 notes - Scientists that Influenced Darwin; Hmwk- none
Accel Phys Sci: Review Newton's Laws & Energy test; Hmwk - bring materials for MT car building days (Thurs & Fri)
2/14/12:
Bio: Review TOC for notebook, sect 15-1 Anticipation guide, individual Cornell notes on sect 15-1; Hmwk- finish notes as needed, INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Review TOC for notebook, sect 15-1 Anticipation guide, individual Cornell notes on sect 15-1; Hmwk - finish notes as needed, INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: Review TOC for notebook,SSR, Power, Machines & Sources of energy notes; ;Hmwk- Power problems, INB due tomorrow
2/10/12:
Bio: Chapt 12 Test; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Chapt 12 Test; Hmwk- none
Accel PHys Sci: discuss courses for HS grad requirement & UC requirements
2/9/12:
Bio: Chapt 12 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test
Accel Bio: Chapt 12 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's test
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws & Energy test;Hmwk - none
2/8/12:
io: Protein synthesis lab day 2 (students can also come during lunch today for extra time); Hmwk- none
Accel Bio: Protein synthesis lab day 2 (students can also come during lunch today for extra time); Hmwk- none
Accel Phys Sci: Energy study guide; Hwmk- finish study guide as needed, study for tomorrow's Newton's laws & Energy test
2/7/12:
Bio: Protein synthesis lab;Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Protein synthesis lab;Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Introduce Mouse trap cars - build days: 2/16 & 2/17, competition: Wed 2/22; Hmwk- work on plans for MT car notify Mrs. Pickering by Tues 2/15 if issues with mat'ls
2/6/12:
Bio: Mutations notes; Hmwk- finish notes on chromosomal mutations
Accel Bio: class lecture/notes - Genetic Engineering; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, Brain Pop videos (Force, PE, KE); Hmwk - none
2/3/12:
Bio: DNA/RNA graphic organizer; Hmwk - finish as needed
Accel Bio: Individual Cornell note - gene regulation (sect 12-5); Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's laws study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide as needed
2/2/12:
Bio: Finish RNA & Protein synthesis notes, RNA & transcription wksht; Hmwk - finish side 1 of wksht
Accel Bio: Individual Cornell notes on Gene Regulation (sect 12-5); Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Accel PHys Sci: Work, PE & KE wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
2/1/12:
Bio: 12-1/12-2 miniquiz, RNA & protein synthesis notes/lecture;Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: 12-1 thru 12-3 miniquiz, class lecture & notes on mutations; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Finish Energy notes (PE & KE); Hmwk - none
1/31/12:
Bio: finish DNA Replication notes; ;Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: Finish RNA & Protein Synthesis notes, RNA & Transcription wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: Miniquiz - Free-fall, Nonfree-fall Acceleration & Newton's 3rd Law, class lecture/notes on Work; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
1/30/12:
Bio: INB table of contents, class lecture/notes - DNA Replication; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: INB table of contents, lecture/notes - RNA & Protein Synthesis;Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, INB table of contents; Hmwk - Force/Accel Wksht (INB)
1/27/12:
Bio: class activity - assemble DNA strand, demonstrate replication; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: DNA extraction lab; Hmwk -finish lab wksht
Accel Phys Sci:Newton's laws & friction wksht, individual notes free-fall (sect 3.7 & 3.8), non free-fall acceleration, Newton's 3rd law (sect 4.2 & 4.3)Hmwk- finish notes & wksht as needed.
1/26/12
Bio: class read section 12-2 "DNA Replication";Hmwk - pg 299 #1-6
Accel Bio: class activity - assemble DNA strand, demonstrate replication;Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: continue Newton's laws notes - friction; Hmwk - none
1//25/12:
Bio: Finish History of DNA notes; ;Hmwk - finish questions & summary for notes
Accel Bio: class lecture/notes on DNA Replication: Hmwk- write questions & summary for notes
Accel Phys Sci: Force calculations; Hmwk - force problems wksht
1/24/12:
Bio: History of DNA lecture/notes;Hmwk - pg 294 #1-5 write out questions
Accel Bio: Hisory of DNA lecture/notes; Hmwk - finish History of DNA notes
Accel Phys Sci: Newton's Laws (1 & 2) notes/lecture; Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on Newton's 1st & 2nd law
1/23/12:
Bio: intro to genetics, group teaching of section 12-1; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: intro to genetics, group teaching of section 12-1; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, Newton's Laws Anticipation guide;Hmwk - read sections 2.5, 3.5, 3.6 & 4.2 of new text.
1/20/12:
Final exams periods 4-6
1/19/12:
Final exams periods 1-3
1/18/12
all classes - BINGO Review for final exams; Hmwk - study for final exam.
1/17/12
Bio: fill out BINGO review cards, populations clicker review; Hmwk - study for review & final exam.
Accel Bio: fill out BINGO review cards, populations clicker review; Hmwk - study for review & final exam
Accel Phys Sci: fill out BINGO review cards, review atmosphere unit test.
1/13/12
Bio: clicker review - Cells; ;Hmwk - study for final exam
Accel Bio: clicker review - Cells; Hmwk - study for final exam
Accel Phys Sci: Earth Sci crossword; Hwmk - finish crossword as needed, study for final exam
1/12/12
Bio: clicker review - Ecology; Hmwk -study for final exam
Accel Bio: clicker review - Ecology; Hmwk - study for final exam
Accel Phys Sci: Atmosphere unit test; Hmwk - study for final exam
1/11/12
Bio: Chapt 11 test; Hmwk - study for final exam
Accel Bio: Chapt 11 test; Hmwk - study for final exam
Accel Phys Sci: clicker review - internal Earth;Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on internal Earth, study for Atmosphere unit test
1/10/12
Bio: review pedigree chart problems, genetics clicker review; Hwmk - complete study guide & study for tomorrow's test, EC study guide also due tomorrow
Accel Bio: review pedigree chart problems, genetics clicker review; Hwmk - finish study guide & study for tomorrow's test, EC study guide also due tomorrow.
Accel Phys Sci: Rocks & Minerals clicker review; Hmwk - 1/2 pg summary on rocks & minerals
1/9/12
Bio: class notes & practice problems -pedigree charts;Hmwk - ped chart problems & parts I & II of study guide (Origins of Hereditary science & Mendel's theory), work on final exam study guide due Wed 1/11/12
Accel Bio: class notes & practice problems -pedigree charts;Hmwk - ped chart problems & parts I & II of study guide (Origins of Hereditary science & Mendel's theory), work on final exam study guide due Wed 1/11/12.
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, review how to download semester final study guide & requirements, review timeline for remainder of semester; Hmwk - work on study guide for final exam (due Wed) & study for atmosphere unit test (Thurs 1/12/12)
12/23/11
All Classes - homework pass contest
Have a great vacation!!!!
12/22/11
Bio: Cornell notes - codominance & incomplete dominance;Hmwk - codominance & incomplete dominance wksht; final exam study guide aval for EC - due Wed 1/11/12 (download from ABI)
Accel Bio: cornell notes - incomplete dominance & codominance; Hwmk - co/incomplete dominance wksht, final exam study guide aval for EC - due Wed 1/11/12 (download from ABI)
Accel Phy Sci: Test - Climate, Weather & Biogeochemical Cycles;Hmwk - final exam study guide aval for EC - due Wed 1/11/12 (download from ABI)
12/21/11
Bio: Read 272-274 as a class, finish dihybrid cross wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed
Accel Bio: read pgs 272-274, work of dihybrid cross wksht (pg 2); Hmwk - finish wksht as needed.
Accel Phys Sci: work on study guide, study for test; Hmwk - study for Biogeochemcial cycles, Weather & Climate test
12/20/11
Bio: class notes perfoming a 2-trait cross; work on dihybrid cross wksht; Hmwk - finish problem #1, INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: review problem #1, complete dihybrid cross wksht; Hmwk - finish wksht as needed, INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci:clicker review - biogeochemical cycles, climate & weather; Hmwk - finish parts 1-4 of study guide, INB due tomorrow
12/19/11
Bio:review format for paper pet project, class notes - Mendel's 2nd experiment - principle of independent assortment
Accel Bio: review format for ultimate mate project, class notes, indepent assortment, 2-trait cross notes; Hmwk - finish problem #1 from dihybrid cross wksht
Accel Phys Sci:SSR, review carbon cycle diagram;Hmwk - none
12/16/11
Bio: review process for determining offspring traits from parents - coin toss for alleles; Hmwk - paper pet family due by Tues (min 4 offspring & up to 2 extra for EC)
Accel Bio: turn in ultimate mate photo, determine offspring traits - coin toss of alleles; Hmwk - min 4 offspring drawings - up to 2 more for EC (Due by Tues 12/20)
Accel Phys Sci: turn in specific heat research, explain lab report format & generating excel graphs, work in groups to assign & work on lab report; Hmwk - typed lab report (1 per group) due Tues 12/20
12/15/11
Bio: Introduce Paper Pets project; Hmwk - finish paper pet parents (min 2 heterozygous traits & 1 recessive).
Accel Bio: Introduce Ultimate Mate Project - turn in ultimate mate, determine mate's traits (min 5 heterozygous); Hwmk - finish parental traits.
Accel Phys Sci: Water, Soil & Sand Lab - select groups, collect data; Hmwk - download 2 sources about specific heat capacity (no Wikipedia, dict/ encyclopedia)
12/14/11
Bio: Continue genetic cross notes - process; Hwmk - punnett square problems; Hmwk - punnett square problems
Accel Bio: review hmwk problems; Hmwk - Oompah Loompah genetics problems, bring photo of ultimate mate
Accel Phys Sci: Continue Biogeochemical cycles - The Nitrogen Cycle (nitrogen fixation vs denitrification); Hmwk - Carbon Cycle Diagram
12/13/11
Bio: Begin genetic cross notes (terminology)
Accel Bio: genetic cross notes - terminology, process; Hwmk - punnett square problems
Accel Phys Sci: Biogeochemical cycles - THe Water Cycle; Hmwk- pg 607 #6-8, 16 & 17
12/12/11
Bio: 11-1 Anticipation Guide, class read of sect 11-1 "The Work of Gregor Mendel"; Hmwk - finish ant. guide
Acc Bio: 11-1 Anticipation guide, indiv read of sect 11-1 "The Work of Gregor Mendel"; Hmwk - finish ant. guide
Acc Phys Sci: SSR, review Atmosphere test scores & questions; Hwmk- none.
12/9/11
Bio: Mitosis & Meiosis test
Accel Bio: Mitosis & Meiosis test
Accel Phys Sci: Individual cornell notes - severe weather & weather forecasting; Hmwk - finish notes as needed
12/8/11
Bio: demo - mitosis vs meiosis using student to demo, study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide study for mitosis & meiosis test
Accel Bio: mitosis vs meiosis using students to demo, study guide; Hmwk- finish study guide as needed, study for mitosis & meiosis test
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes - air masses & fronts; Hmwk - none
12/7/11
Bio: Meiosis Webquest; Hmwk - finish webquest as needed
Acc Bio: Meiosis Webquest; Hmwk - finish webquest as needed
Accel Phys Sci:
12/6/11
Bio: Meiosis notes, review INB table of contents cell division crossword; Hmwk - Comparing Mitosis & Meiosis, INB due tomorrow, finish crossword as needed
Acc Bio: Meiosis notes, review INB table of contents, cell divison crossword; Hmwk - Comparing Mitosis & Meiosis wksht, INB due tomorrow, finish crossword as needed
Accel Phys Sci: SSR,finish factors affecting climate ( latitude & topography),review INB table of contenets; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
12/5/11
Gen Bio: review INB table of contents; continue meiosis notes (finish meiosis I & start meiosis II); Hmwk - wksht: comparing mitosis & meiosis
Acc Bio: review INB table of contents; continue meiosis notes (finish meiosis I & start meiosis II); Hmkw - wksht: comparing mitosis & meiosis
Acc Phys Sci: SSR, class lecture/notes weather vs climate; Hmwk - pg 697 # 1-5 (write out questions).
12/2/11
Gen Bio: Cell Cycle/Mitosis quiz; begin meiosis notes (gametes, diploid & haploid)
Accel Bio: begin meiosis notes - gametes, diploid vs haploid number
Accel PHys Sci: Atmosphere test
12/1/11
Gen Bio: Continue regulating cell cycle notes, review mitosis & cell cycle phases; Hmwk - cell cycle/mitosis review wksht, study for quiz tomorrow (cell cycle & mitosis)
Accel Bio: Sect 10-3 miniquiz: Regulating the Cell Cycle, read sect 11-4 (Meiosis) when finished; Hmwk - mitosis/cell cycle wksht
Accel Phys Sci: Group presentation project - groups will present their topics (each person presents); Hmwk - finish study guide & study for test
11/30/11
Gen Bio: Regulating the Cell Cylce notes; Hmwk - pg 252 #1-6
Accel Bio: individual Cornell notes - Regulating the Cell Cyle; Hmwk - finish notes as need, quiz tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: Group Project - work on posters;Hmwk - study your portion to present with group tomorrow; finish first 3 sections of study guide
11/29/11
Gen Bio: class notes/lecture - the phases of mitosis; hmwk - write questions to notes
Accel Bio: class notes/lecture - phases of mitosis; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: class notes/lecture - air circulation & winds; Hwmk- add info to notes for doldrums,& trade winds jet stream
11/28/11
Gen Bio: class lecture/notes on cell division; surface to volume ratio; Hmwk - pg 243 #1-4 (per 7 only)
Accel Bio: class lecture/notes on cell division, surface to volume ratio, phases of cell cycle; Hmwk - pg 243 #1-4
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, atmosphere flip book; Hmwk - finish flip book as needed.
11/18/11:\
Gen Bio: review Cellular Respiration test results, introduce photosynthesis brochure (due Fri 12/2); Hwmk - none
Accel Bio: review Cellular Respiration test results; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Read sect 26.5 & 26.6; Hwmk - none
11/17/11
Gen Bio: Chapt 9 test - Cellular Respiration;Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Chapt 9 test - Cellular Respiration; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: Solar Energy & Oceans miniquiz, review Solid Earth unit test results; Hmwk - none
11/16/11
Gen Bio: review 9-1/9-2 wkshts, work on chapt 9 review wkshts;Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed, study for chapt 9 test
Accel Bio: review chapt 9 wkshts, work on chapt 9 review wkshts; Hmwk - finish worksheets as needed, study for chapt 9 test
Accel Phys Sci: individual class notes sect 26.5 & 26.6 ; Hmwk - finish notes for quiz tomorrow.
11/15/11:
Gen Bio: 9-1/9-2 wkshts, cellular resp graphic organizer; Hmwk - finish wkshts, INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: 9-1/9-2 wkshts, graphic organizer, review pg 239 hmwk; Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed, INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: finish atmosphere notes; Hmwk - pg 678 #1-3, (copy #4 & 8 from old text),6 & 7, INB due tomorrow
11/14/11:
Gen Bio: continue electron transport chain notes, review INB set up/ TOC; Hmwk -draw cellular respiration diagram (in INB)
Accel Bio: continue electron transport chain notes, review INB table of contents; Hmwk pg 239 #1-9 write out questions
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, continue atomosphere notes; Hmwk - none
11/10/11:
Gen Bio: review glycolysis process,fermentation demo, draw cellular resp diagram, introduce the Calvin Cycle, draw the cellular respiration diagram.
Accel Bio: fermentation demo; class notes - the Calvin cycle; partner assignment - glycolysis flow chart.
Accel Phys Sci: Atmosphere notes; Hwmk - none
11/9/11:
Gen Bio: continue cellular resp notes (glycolysis); Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Review process of glycolysis, draw respiration diagram
Accel Phys Sci: Internal Earth test; Hmwk - none
11/8/11:
Gen Bio: class read sect 9-2; Hmwk - p232 #1-6
Accel Phys Sci: individual Cornell notes for sect 9-1; Hmwk - finish notes as needed
Accel Phys Sci: atmosphere anticipation guide, read 641-644 - The Atmosphere; Hmwk - study for Earth unit test (tomorrow)
11/7/11:
Gen Bio:introduce cellular respiration (where occurs, relationship to photosynthesis; Hmwk - read sect 9-1, pg 225 #1-6
Accel Bio: General explanation of glycolysis; Hmwk - read sect 9-1, pg 225 #1-6
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle rocket launch
11/4/11:
Gen Bio: Chapt 8 test; Hmwk - none
Acc Bio: Chapt 8 test; Hmwk - none
Acc Phys Sci: Bottle Rocket launch; Hmwk - bottle rocket poster (due Thurs 11/10) cancelled due to rain - alt assginment: momentum notes; Hmwk - momentum problems , launch Mon, weather permitting
11/3/11:
Gen Bio: Photosynthesis power point review; Hwmk - study for Chapt 8 test (tomorrow)
Accel Bio: Photosynthesis power point review; Hmwk - study for Chapt 8 test (tomorrow)
Acc Phys Sci: Motion problems quiz, bottle rocket poster wksht; Hmwk - work on rockets as needed for tomorrow's launch
11/2/11
Gen Bio: Finish reactions of photosynthesis notes; Hwmk - chapt 8 vocab & concept review wkshts; Hmwk - finish wkshts as needed
Acc Bio: Work on photosynthesis wkshts; Hwmk - finish wkshts as needed
Acc Phys Sci; review free-fall hmwk problems, announce Internal Earth Unit test (Wed 11/9); study for motion problems quiz, work on bottle rocket as needed
11/1/11
Gen Bio: Finish reactions of photosynthesis notes; Hmwk- sect 8-3 Wksht, INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: finish reactions of photosynthesis notes; Hmwk chapt 8 wksht - sect 8-3 & vocab review
Accel Phys Sci: Bottle rocket building day (rocket launch on Fri - work with partner on own if not completed today); Hwmk- INB due tomorrow
10/31/11
Gen Bio: Reactions of Photosynthesis notes, review INB set-up; Hmwk- none
Accel Bio: Reactions of Photosynthesis notes, review INB set-up; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: continue free-fall lecture, review INB set-up;free-fall problems #2
10/27/11
Gen Bio: review BW, draw chloroplast anatomy and photsynthesis diagram into INB; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: review BW, draw chloroplast anatomy and photosynthesis diagram into INB; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/demo - Intro to free-fall; Hmwk- free-fall problems
10/26/11
Gen Bio: finish sect 8-1 notes, introduce extra credit cell model, work in partners & make flow chart for section 8-2; Hwmk- finish flow chart as needed.
Accel Phys Sci: review cell model requirements (show examples), lecture/discussion on section 8-1, work in partners to make flow chart of sect 8-2; Hwmk - cell model due tomorrow, sect 8-1/8-2 miniquiz
Accel Phys Sci: review acceleration problems, review results of Rocks & Minerals test; Hwmk - none
10/25/11
Gen Bio: Class notes Sect 8-1, set up vocab flip book; Hwmk - fill out flip book for sections 8-1 & 8-2
Accel Bio: Read and take individual notes on section 8-1; Hmwk - finish notes for quiz
Accel Phys Sci: Individual read of sections 1.3 & 1.4 - Acceleration & free-fall, work in acceleration problems; Hmwk - INB acceleration problems
10/24/11
Gen Bio: review test concepts, chapt 7 test; Hwmk - none
Accel Bio: review test concepts, chapt 7 test; Hwmk - none
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, class lecture/notes - acceleration; Hmwk - acceleration problems
10/18/11
Gen Bio: diffusion/osmosis bellwork activity, work on 7-3 worksheets, review INB format; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Bio: diffusion/osmosis bellwork activity; introduce cell model (due 10/27 - will be on ABI tomorrow to download), continue cell transport notes, review notebook format; Hmwk - INB due tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: Rocks & Minerals Test; INB set up; Hmwk- INB due tomorrow
10/17/11
Bio: Power point presentation - cell membrane, diffusion & osmosis, start 7.3 wksht, review INB format; Hmwk - Sect 7.3 Wksht
Accel Bio: class lecture/notes - Movement through a Membrane; Hwmk- Frog Book read pgs 125-127, write out and answer questions on pg 127 #1-5.
Accel Bio: SSR, clicker review - rocks & minerals; Hmwk - study for rocks & minerals test
10/14/11
Gen Bio: Cell organelles quiz, write down table of contents for INB; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Cell organelles quiz, write down table of contents for INB; Hwmk- none
Accel Phys Sci: Candy Rock Lab, finish lab write-up; Hmwk - none
10/13/11
Gen Bio: finish cell organelles notes, review cell diagram labels; cell city analogy worksheet; Hmwk - finish cell city wksht, study for organelles quiz.
Accel Bio: finish cell city assignment; Hmwk - finish cell city as needed, study for organelles quiz.
Accel Phys Sci: finish metamorphic rocks notes, BrainPop videos (rock cycle & carbon dating), class lecture/notes on dating rocks; Hmwk- none.
10/12/11
Gen Bio: continue cell organelles notes/lecture; Hmwk - finish labeling animal cell diagram, study for Fri quiz.
Accel Bio: continue cell organelles notes/lecture; cell city activity, study for Fri quiz.
Accel Phys Sci: class notes/discussion - metamorphic rocks; Hmwk- draw rock cycle diagram in INB, study for test
10/11/11
Gen Bio: continue cell organelles notes/lecture; Hmwk - finish labeling plant cell diagram, start studying for cell organelles quiz on Fri.
Accel Bio: continue cell organelles notes/lecture; Hmwk- finish labeling plant & animal cell diagrams, begin studying for Fri cell organelles quiz.
Accel Phys Sci: class notes/lecture - sedimentary rocks; Hmwk - start studying for next week's (Tues) Rocks & Minerals test - chapts 30 & 31
10/10/11
Gen Bio: Cell theory flow chart, begin cell organelles notes; Hmwk- finish flow chart as needed.
Accel Bio: Cell theory flow chart, begin cell organelles notes; Hmwk - finish flow chart as needed
Accel Phys Sci: SSR, class notes - volcanoes; Hmwk - review questions pg 568 #1-6 (write out questions!!!).
10/6/11
Gen Bio: Review class results of chapt 4,5 & 6 test; Hmwk - read chapt 7 sect 1 & 2, finish anticipation guide
Accel Bio: Review class results of chapt 4, 5 & 6 test; Hmwk - read chapt 7 sect 1 & 2; finish anticipation guide
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/notes on igneous rocks (partial melting, fractional crystallization);Hmwk - none
10/5/11
Gen Bio: Chapt 4,5 & 6 test; Hmwk - none
Accel PHys Sci: Chapt 4,5 & 6 test; Hmwk - none
Accel PHys Sci: continue mineral ID lab; Hmwk - Moh's hardness wksht
10/4/11
General Bio: Clicker review; Hmwk- study for test
Accel Bio: Clicker review; Hmwk- study for test
Accel Phys Sci: Moh's hardness quiz, Mineral identification lab; Hmwk- none
10/3/11
Gen Bio: Population Growth Lab; Hmwk - finish lab wksht, study for Wed test.
Accel Bio: Population Growth lab; Hwmk- finish wksht
Accel Phys Sci: class notes - mineral identification, Moh's hardness scale; Hmwk - study for Moh's hardness quiz
9/16/11:
Gen Bio: class lecture - The role of climate; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: individual assignment - write standars 5c & 5e in your own words, write the following terms, their def (from the readings/not glossary) and your own picture definition for section 4-2 vocab found on pg 90.;Hmwk - finish assignment as needed
Accel Phys Sci: Epicenter quiz, read (sect 23.3 old text, 32.3 new text) - Theory of Continental Drift; Hmwk - none
9/15/11:
Gen Bio: chapt 3 test; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: review notebook table of contents, pg 86 activity (INB); ;Hwmk - finish pg 86 as needed.
Accel Phys Sci: work on epicenter packet, review wave speed problems; Hmwk - finish packet as needed, study for epicenter quiz.
9/14/11:
Gen Bio: Review carbon cycle diagram, ch 3 study guide; Hmwk - finish study guide & study for tomorrow's test.
Accel Bio: Chapt 3 test; Hmwk - finish 4-1 notes as needed
Accel Phys Sci: class lecture/demo - calculating earthquake epicenters; Hmwk - complete earthquake 1 information
9/13/11:
Gen Bio: lecture/notes on biogeochemical cycles; Hmwk - draw water & nitrogen cycles
Accel Bio:individual notes on section 4-1(The Role of Climate); Hmwk - study for Ch 3 test tomorrow
Accel Phys Sci: seismic waves - calculating wave speed; Hmwk - wave speed problems
9/12/11:
Gen Bio: Finish Energy flow notes/lecture; Hmwk - carbon cycle diagram
Accel Bio: lecture/notes - water & nitrogen cycles;Hmwk - study for Wed test (study guide on ABI)
Accel Phys Sci: lecture/notes on seismic waves; Hmwk - none
9/9/11:
Gen Bio: class lecture & notes - section 3-2 (Energy Flow); Hmwk-none
Accel Bio: class lecture & notes - section 3-2 (Energy Flow); Hmwk-draw water cycle & nitrogen cycle diagrams (INB)
Accel Phys Sci: complete class notes & lecture on Earth's internal properties; Hmwk - none
9/8/11:
General Bio: Carbon Compounds & Sci Method test, 3-2 standards sheet;
Hmwk- finish 3-2 standards sheet
Accel Bio: Sect 3-1 notes ("What is Ecology"); Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: review INB grading, ABI passcodes; class lecture/notes -
Earth's Internal properties; Hmwk- none
9/7/11:
Gen Bio: Section 3-1 notes; Hmwk - study for Carbon Compounds & Sci
Method test
Accel Bio: Carbon Compounds, Enzymes & Sci Method test; Hmwk - finish
3-2 standards sheet.
Accel Phys Sci: Metrics, Sci Method & Sci notation test;Hmwk - none
9/6/11:
Gen Bio: class activity (pg 62), class read section 3-1 What is Ecology?
Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: Cricket Lab; Hmwk - finish lab report as needed
Accel Phys Sci:
9/5/11: Holiday
9/2/11:
General Bio: Class lecture - enzymes & chemical reactions; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio:class lecture - enzymes & chem rxns, work in groups using sci
method to develop cricket experiment; Hmwk - gather supplies for Tues lab
Accel Phys Sci: Paper Tower lab: Hmwk - none
9/1/11:
General Bio: Continue Carbon Compounds notes and INB set up; Hmwk -
write questions & summary to Carbon compounds notes
Accel Bio: continue INB set up, class lecture - enzymes & chem rxns
Hmwk - complete questions & summary to carbon compounds notes
Accel Phys Sci:class lecture & notes - scientific notation; Hmwk - sci notation
problems
9/1/11:
Gen Bio: continue carbon compounds notes, begin notebook set up; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: carbon compounds notes, begin notebook set up; Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: review metric conversion, notes - conversion short-cut,begin notebook set up; Hmwk - metric conversions wksht
8/30/11:
General Bio: finish class read of sect 1-3, carbon compounds anticipation guide & notes; Hmwk - none
Accel Bio: finish class read of sect 1-3, carbon compounds anticipation guide; Hmwk- read section 2-2 (carbon compounds) & complete ant guide
Accel Phys Sci: finish metric sytem notes; Hmwk- metric conversion problems
8/29/11 1-3
General Biology: review instructions for graph #2 of lab, begin class read of sect 1-3 of text (Scientific Method); Hmwk - line graph of learning lab data
Accel Bio: class read of sect 1-3 (Sci method); Hmwk - none
Accel Phys Sci: begin metric system notes; Hmwk - none
8/26/11 - Learning Lab
Hmwk: General Bio - complete Bar graph of results; Accel Bio & Accel Phys Sci - Complete graphs 1 & 2 of data collected from lab.
8/25/11 - Class demonstration - Scientific Method
Hmwk - General Bio: finish graphing wksht, All other classes: none
8/24/11 - class notes on graphs;
Hmwk - Gen Bio - front of graphing worksheet, Accel Bio/Accel Phys Sci - complete both sides of graphing worksheet
8/23/11 - all classes review bellwork procedures; Accel Bio & Accel Phys Sci: review Mrs. Pickering's webpage; Hmwk - none
8/22/11 - All Classes: review class expectations. name game;
Hmwk - return parent/student signature & science goals