Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Wednesday August 31st

AP Biology A- First, the class reviewed the Chapter one quiz.  Next, the students took notes over Chapter 22.2 and 22.3.  Finally, I assigned a worksheet over chapter 22.

Biology A- Today, the students worked on day two of the Lab Yeast / Molasses.  The Chapter Review and Assessment questions are due tomorrow.

Chemistry A- To start things off, the students 1/2 sheet scrapped the worksheet over matter and change.  Next, the class went to the media center to find notes on significant figures, the even rule and metric conversions.  Also, the student started working on their WebAssign.  Finally, I assigned a worksheet over units of measurement.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Tuesday August 30th

AP Biology- The students started class by taking a Quiz over chapter 1.  Next, they shared their data for Lab #11.  Finally, I started a powerpoint presentation over Chapter 22. 

Biology A- Today, the students set up the Lab- Yeast/ Molasses.  Then, I assigned the Chapter one Review on Page 25 #1-5, 9-12, 15-20.

Chemistry A- To start things off, we discussed the Skills Review Worksheet.  Next, the students took notes over the branches of chemistry, physical/ chemical changes, and the periodic table.  Finally, I assigned the worksheet matter and change.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Monday August 29th

AP Biology A- Today, the students started Lab #11 on Animal Behavior.  The students will have a chapter 1 quiz and a book cover quiz tomorrow.

Biology A- First, the students had a book cover quiz.  Next, we graded the homework from Friday (WS- 1.3, Page 14 graph and WS- Scientific Investigation).  Third, the students did a smart board activity picking out independent and dependent variables.  After reading the Lab for tomorrow, the students worked on the Assessment Questions from the book.

Chemistry A- The students took the ACS Pre-Test.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Friday August 26th

AP Biology- First, we discussed the worksheet over Scientific Investigations.  Next, the students took notes over chapter one.  The students were assigned to bring in 7 pill bugs for Monday's lab.  Any extra pill bug, up to ten, will be bonus.

Biology A- First, the students graded worksheets 1.1 and 1.2.  Next, we discussed how to make a graph with a best fit line.  After taking notes on Section 1.3, I assigned worksheet 1.3 and the worksheet over Scientific Investigations.  Remember the bookcover quiz is on Monday.

Chemistry A- To start things off, the student filled out an information sheet.  Next, I collect the worksheet from the safety video.  Then, the students worked on the clock partners challenge.  After taking inventory on their lab drawers, I assigned the worksheet over skills review.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Thursday August 25th

AP Biology- First, the students observed a Powerpoint presentation over laboratory safety.  After handing out the lab manuals, the students fill their lab drawers.  I assigned a worksheet over Scientific Investigations and asked the students to read chapter one.

Biology A- The students took notes over sections 1.1 and 1.2.  I assigned two worksheets (1.1 and 1.2) and the Data Analysis on page 14 (Graphing).

Chemistry A- The students watched the laboratory safety video "Starting with Safety."  The Starting with Safety worksheet is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wednesday August 24th

WELCOME BACK CHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AP Biology A- Today we started class by going over the classroom rules, tornado drill and fire drill procedures.  After issuing books, the students took a pre-test.  Next, we discussed the course description and I informed the students the materials that will be needed for the class. 

Biology A- Today we started class by going over the classroom rules, tornado drill and fire drill procedures.  Next, the class watched the Safety Video "Introduction to Laboratory Safety."  After handing out books, the students were asked to list seven characteristics of life.  After discussing the characteristics of life, I instructed the students to read chapter one.

Chemistry A- Today we started class by going over the classroom rules, tornado drill and fire drill procedures.  After issuing books, the students watched a Powerpoint presentation on Laboratory Safety.