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