Monday, November 27th

Today in class we:
Notes on active transport
Finish Diffusion/Osmosis Lab

Homework:
Chapter Review due Friday
Finished Lab due Wednesday

Tuesday, November 22nd

Today in class we:
- Listened to and reflected on two physiology in the news reports
- Worked on Diffusion and Osmosis Lab

Homework:
- Work on Chapter 3 Review due Wednesday November 30th

Friday, November 18th

Today in class we:
- Decided on take home test for weekend of December 2-4
- Heard physiology in the news report
- Reviewed and discussed passive transport mechanisms

Wednesday, November 16th

Today in class we:
- Took quiz on chapter 3 material

Monday, November 14

Today in class we:
- Handed back notebooks
- Discussed passive transport mechanisms
- Organelle Memory

Upcoming
Quiz on material covered in chapter 2 plus microscope lab on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 9th

Today in class we:
- Discussed processes of passive transport in cells
- Listened to news about polio in Indonesia
- Finished Microscope Lab
- Turned in Notebooks

Upcoming:
- Quiz next Wednesday, November 16th

Monday, November 7th

Today in class we:
Worked on microscope lab
Will finish lab on Wednesday for first part of class.

Homework:
pg 58, and 61 Check your Recall

Thursday, November 3rd

Today in class we:
- Played Organelle memory
- Started microscope lab

Homework:
Please review lab work including microscope parts and procedure
Please restaple the lab pages into a coherent assemblage (sorry about my copier faux pas)

Extra Credit Opportunity

What: Reef Watchers
Come learn and practice how to identify fish, limu, corals and other sea creatures. You will also learn how to count species and keep data. Bring swimsuit, towel, snorkel, mask, waterbottle, lunch for a day of sun, water, and underwater exploration.
When: Saturday, November 12th 9am-2pm
Where: Richardson Beach

What you need to do:
1. Call Jan or Sarah Moon at 935-3475 to register, its free, but they need an idea of who is coming.
2. Go and participate Saturday November 12
3. Write a short paper answer these questions:
- Who were the instructors?
- What did you learn?
- What were 10 different species that you saw during your expedition, and give me a brief description of at least 5?
- Personal statement

Turn it in before Thanksgiving break for a possible 20 extra credit points

Tuesday, November 1st

Today in class we:
- Listened to physiology in the news presentation
- Finished discussion on organelles
- Made and played organelle memory game

Friday, October 27th

Today in class we:
- Took pop quiz
- Finished cell lab
- Discussed structure and function of cell organelles

Homework due Tuesday:
Check your Recall Pg 54

Monday, October 24th

Today in class we:
- Discussed cell membrane form, function.
- Began a lab dealing with cell membrane surface area

Homework:
No homework for Wednesday
We will finish our labs on Wednesday and continue discussion about organelles

Thursday, October 20th

Today in class we:
- heard lessons presented about the anatomy of the cell
- checked homework: Check your Recall 3-1

Tuesday October 18th

Today in class we:
-Finalized cell anatomy lessons
-Began presenting cell anatomy lessons to class

Homework:
-Be ready to present Thursday if you did not present today
-Check your Recall pg 49
-Chapter 3 review packet, to be completed throughout chapter and turned in before test

Friday, October 7th

Today in class we:
Handed back chapter test 2
Watched video on the incredible human body

Chapter 2 Retake Thursday afterschool

Wednesday, October 5th

Test day! Good luck everyone.

Monday, October 3rd

Today in class we:
Reviewed chapter 2 material for upcoming test

Hopefully you have begun your studies well in advance and will not be cramming for this test. Some study tips:
- Know your essential elements (Make Flash Cards)
- Know how an atom works, what makes it bond, what makes it unique, how it reacts
- Understand acids, bases and ph scale
- Be able to identify molecular and structural formulas. DO YOU KNOW THEM WELL ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY FALSE STRUCTURES?
- Understand the form and function of the organic substances: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins


STUDY PARTY! WEDNESDAY MORNING, 7AM IN RM 411
Feel free to stop in any time with questions or post them under the comment link

Wednesday, September 28

Today in class we:
Sang happy 17th birthday to Jacob Carrol
Pop quiz
Heard Physiology in the news report
Discussion of lipids, and proteins

Homework due Monday
Finish all reading on Chapter 2
Start studying for Chapter 2 test
Plan to come to class monday prepared with topics and questions to discuss during review.

Monday, September 26th

Today in class we:
- Discussed organic and inorganic substances in the body
- Stretch break

Homework: due Wednesday
- Check your Recall pg 37,38

Thursday, September 22nd

Today in class we:
Finished pH lab

Homework:
due Monday: pH lab packet
due October 5th(day of Chpt 2 test) review packet

Tuesday, Septemeber 20th

Today in class we:
- watched Physiology in the News presentations
- started pH lab in class

For Thursday:
- Continue pH lab
- Lab due Monday, September 26th
- Upcoming test scheduled for October 3

Friday, September 16th

Today in class we:
- Passed back and reviewed Chapter 2 Quiz 1
- Checked homework: Check Your Success 1 and 2
- Handed in Periodic Table Poster Projects
- Stretched
- Discussed chemical reactions, and what is an acid and base?

Homework:
- Due before the Chapter 2 test, the review packet. START WORKING ON IT NOW!
- Physiology in the News: Ji Yoen presents on 9/20

* If you have questions or concerns, or have found something on the web that would help this class, click on the comment button at the bottom of this post and let me know. I will respond to let you know I have recieved it.

Wednesday, September 14

Today in class we:
- Took a quiz on beginning of chapter 2 material
- Took notes on molecular and structural formulas

Homework: due Friday, September 16
- In your science notebook, answer "Check Your Recall" on pg 32 (1-4)and on pg 35 (1-3)

Extra Credit Opportunities

September is Women's Health Month.
The Hawaii COunty Committee on the Status of Women is sponsoring some FREE workshops to educate people (male and female type people) about women's health issues.

The assignment:
Go to one of the workshops mentioned below.
Participate, learn lots, have fun. Write me a one page reaction addressing
- The date, time, and location of the workshop
- The name of the presenter
- The topics learned at the workshop
- A personal statement

If you want to participate, please call and sign up with Jean at 961-8211

The opportunities:

Friday, September 16
Health Benefits of Meditation
5-7pm
*Call for location and directions

Saturday, September 24
Fitness Fair: Introduction to Pilates and Yoga
Hawaii Naniloa Resort Spa on Banyan Drive
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Tuesday, September 27
Heart Math - a look at heart health
PACE building next to Hilo Iron Works Studio
6:00pm-7:30pm

Monday, September 12th

Today in class we:
- Worked on the Periodic Table of Essential Elements
- Worked on chemical compounds with ball and stick models

Homework:
- Read through Formulas (pg36)
- Work on knowing essential elements
- Study for quiz on Wednesday

Thursday, September 8

Today in class we:
- discussed notes on the chemistry of life
- began essential elements periodic table
- began exploring molecules through ball and stick models

Homework: Due Monday, September 12
Read the article on Trans fats and Coronary Heart Disease
Answer the questions posed at the beginning of each paragraph in your science journal

Monday: We will continue to work on the periodic tables and the chemical models

Tuesday, September 6

Today in class:
- passed back tests, answered questions
- signed up for retake and review
- started discussion on chapter 2 material: Chemical Basis for Life

Homework:
Read pgs 31-35 up to Check your Recall
Pick up copies of chapter in front of room 411

Wednesday, August 31

Today in class we:
Took the chapter 1 test


For those of you who know they did poorly on this test:
There will be an opportunity for a retake next week ( week of Sept 6)
You must do a review session with me before you retake
You must show me that you have studied and are thus ready and deserving of a retake
You get one retake per quarter, so consider if this is when you want to use it.

Monday, August 29, 2005

Today in class:
- finished notes on Chapter 1 which included organ systems, and body regions.
- reviewed for test by playing quiz game

Note to students:
Remember, test on chapter 1 is on Wednesday!
Tips for studying: Do not stress on every detail in the book. Focus on what we did in class, reread your notes, and let the text suppliment the lectures.
Identify gaps in your understanding, what are you cloudy on, what don't you know very well.
Study with a friend, point out the different regions of the body, practice using anatomical terms.
Make flash cards! Lots of new terminology to get confused on.
Don't cram - Do not put this off until Tuesday night, Wednesday morning to study for, you will do poorly.

See links for study aids, quizzes, aids for understanding

August 25, 2005

Today in class we covered:
- finished discussion about homeostasis
- Anatomy terminology
- Body sectioning
- Body regions

Homework: due Wednesday, August 30
- review packet

* if you do not have a book yet, please pick up a copy of chapter 1 from me tomorrow.
Also make sure you have a vocabulary sheet for chapter 1 and a review packet

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Today in class we covered:
- discussion on rising skin cancer rates in young people and listened to story of effectiveness of SPF clothing ( for more on that story visit http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4800064 )
- Homeostasis: mechanisms, negative feedback, in homeotherms
- Stretching with anatomy terms

Thursday, August 18, 2005

** Check out the new links
In class today we:
- discussed notebook setup and do nows
- Assigned the Physiology in the News assignment
Thr. 9/8: Aiina
Fri. 9/16: Lauren
Tue. 9/20: Jiyeon
Thr. 9/29: Ayumi
Mon. 10/3: Masaaki
Fri. 10/14: Joni
Mon. 10/24: Nolan
Tue. 11/1: Liilian
Mon. 11/7: Ashely
Mon. 11/14: Vandy
Fri. 11/18: Jacob
Tue. 11/22: Bruce
- Stretched as we began to familiarize ourselves with the anatomical names of body parts and regions
-Began notes including topics: What is Anatomy/Physiology, What are the characteristics of life, How is life maintained, ending the period with homeostasis

Homework: Due Tue.,Aug 23,2oo5
-Read the article"Skin Cancer is Growing in Young People- A Case for Prevention" and answer the following questions:
1. What is the issue (summarize)
2. Who does it affect?
3. Why is it a concern?
4. What is being done/suggested?

Friday August 12, 2005
Today in class we introduced ourselves to each other, filled out info cards, took pictures, and discussed the syllabus. Textbooks should be in by next week. See you all on Thursday.

Welcome to the 2005/6 Physiology website.