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.