Good afternoon
Here are some reminders and what is going on in class
EVERYONE
Every student received a grade print out sheet on Wednesday which will let you know what you are missing and your grades this term so far. Remember:
0 = you did not turn this in
Missing = you were absent when this was done/due
Hand in any work, late or make-up, in the bin up front in class for credit
Forensics
We are beginning our noted on blood and watched an introduction video on it yesterday. There was no homework tonight but e ready for notes tomorrow
Integrated Science
Tomorrow blocks C,E, and G are working on their water essays. I have the laptop carts for us so be ready to work on this assignment during class. Feel free to have me proofread your writing. Remember you have a checklist for you to keep track of what you have included and completed in the assignment and what you have not and a rubric which I will use to grade you.
Due Dates
C & E = paper due MONDAY 12/3
G = paper due WEDNESDAY 12/5
* you will receive -10% for every day the assignment is late
Block D will continue with section 3.2 noted the other classes started a/o completed already. Your literature review is due on MONDAY 12/3 along with your graphic organizer completed. If you need me to look into materials you must let me know by tomorrow.
Homework is to work on these respective assignments
OTHER
Late Buses are now available !
Freshmen continue to utilize the help from Homework Club ! I see a great difference in the work of those who are attending the sessions
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Good afternoon. Here is everything that went on today & homework
Forensics
Today we discussed the four techniques for examining DNA. We had looked at these techniques in an article a few weeks ago but today reviewed them as a class. I also handed back the quizzes on DNA which we went over as well as miscellaneous assignments pertaining to the DNA unit. We will wrap up DNA tomorrow by talking about paternity testing and examining the gel from gel electrophoresis.
Homework
NONE
Integrated Science
Today I handed back classwork as well as the quiz on section 3.1 (States of Matter) which we went over in class. In Periods C,E, and G I also introduced an essay about water. We will have class time on Wednesday and Friday to work on this. The paper is due on Monday 12/3. You have a checklist for what needs to be included in the paper and tomorrow I will give you a rubric for the writing assignment. We started our section on gas laws and tomorrow we will continue with some interesting demonstrations ! Period D continued to discuss science fair and what needs to be done going forward. Period D will work on their literature review tomorrow and Wednesday. the Lit Review is due Monday 12/3
I will give you a few minutes to finish the vocab and questions we started at the end of class today but I will be checking them for completion during the class period !
Homework
C,E,G - Start working on your paper
D - Keep working on the Lit Review
Reminders: Homework Club meets Tuesday in Room 218 and there are now Late Buses ! Stay and get some homework done with help from National Honor Society members
The ooblek lab needs to be made up by this Friday 11/30 or you will receive a 0
Please make up quizzes and other work you may have missed due to absences
Good luck to all of those trying out for winter sports teams !
Forensics
Today we discussed the four techniques for examining DNA. We had looked at these techniques in an article a few weeks ago but today reviewed them as a class. I also handed back the quizzes on DNA which we went over as well as miscellaneous assignments pertaining to the DNA unit. We will wrap up DNA tomorrow by talking about paternity testing and examining the gel from gel electrophoresis.
Homework
NONE
Integrated Science
Today I handed back classwork as well as the quiz on section 3.1 (States of Matter) which we went over in class. In Periods C,E, and G I also introduced an essay about water. We will have class time on Wednesday and Friday to work on this. The paper is due on Monday 12/3. You have a checklist for what needs to be included in the paper and tomorrow I will give you a rubric for the writing assignment. We started our section on gas laws and tomorrow we will continue with some interesting demonstrations ! Period D continued to discuss science fair and what needs to be done going forward. Period D will work on their literature review tomorrow and Wednesday. the Lit Review is due Monday 12/3
I will give you a few minutes to finish the vocab and questions we started at the end of class today but I will be checking them for completion during the class period !
Homework
C,E,G - Start working on your paper
D - Keep working on the Lit Review
Reminders: Homework Club meets Tuesday in Room 218 and there are now Late Buses ! Stay and get some homework done with help from National Honor Society members
The ooblek lab needs to be made up by this Friday 11/30 or you will receive a 0
Please make up quizzes and other work you may have missed due to absences
Good luck to all of those trying out for winter sports teams !
Friday, November 16, 2012
Happy Friday & Ugly Sweater Day ! Here is what went on today:
Forensics
Today we went over the process of electrophoresis (you should have picked up printed out notes about this). Then we talked about that topics/concepts are on the quiz next Tuesday (11/20). The quiz is mainly about DNA basics, how we can use it for evidence, significance of famous cases, and the process of electrophoresis. In class we read articles about the four ways to test DNA and you completed a chart about this. I will check this on Monday and we will go over it Monday. This information is not on the quiz but will be on the unit test.
Homework
Finish the chart/article reading from class
Integrated Science
Today we finalized the ooblek lab (it is mostly a liquid!) and reviewed for our quiz on Monday 11/19. Everyone worked on a review packet and asked questions in class for review. Period G finished up the notes and their quiz will be on Tuesday 11/20. We will have time for questions and will go over the homework before the quiz on Monday as a little extra review.
* Period D you should also fill out the literature review sheet for science fair as we will be working on this during class on Monday.
Homework
Crossword Puzzle ! I will check this and we will go over it before the quiz Monday
G: Short Answer Question Worksheet
Have an awesome and safe weekend !
Forensics
Today we went over the process of electrophoresis (you should have picked up printed out notes about this). Then we talked about that topics/concepts are on the quiz next Tuesday (11/20). The quiz is mainly about DNA basics, how we can use it for evidence, significance of famous cases, and the process of electrophoresis. In class we read articles about the four ways to test DNA and you completed a chart about this. I will check this on Monday and we will go over it Monday. This information is not on the quiz but will be on the unit test.
Homework
Finish the chart/article reading from class
Integrated Science
Today we finalized the ooblek lab (it is mostly a liquid!) and reviewed for our quiz on Monday 11/19. Everyone worked on a review packet and asked questions in class for review. Period G finished up the notes and their quiz will be on Tuesday 11/20. We will have time for questions and will go over the homework before the quiz on Monday as a little extra review.
* Period D you should also fill out the literature review sheet for science fair as we will be working on this during class on Monday.
Homework
Crossword Puzzle ! I will check this and we will go over it before the quiz Monday
G: Short Answer Question Worksheet
Have an awesome and safe weekend !
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Hi everyone ! I apologize for not posting anything in awhile.
Everyone did a great job first term. Your effort and approach to the material was outstanding. Please continue to show this great work ethic as we start Term 2. Remember, we are starting with a clean slate so it is never too late to take initiative ! Also remember good behavior and respect always in order for class and life to run smoothly.
With that said here is what went on today
Forensics
Today we continues our unit on DNA and forensics. We finished the notes about DNA basics and talked about famous cases using DNA to convict and exonerate people. We will keep going with this unit tomorrow
Homework
Finish the video questions on fingerprinting from last week (we watched the last segment today)
You are to hand this in tomorrow
Integrated Science
Today we did the ooblek lab ! Everyone showed good lab practices during this activity. We made observations about this cornstarch & water substance and did mini experiments to determine whether or not it is more like a solid or a liquid. Tomorrow we will come to a conclusion as a class about this!
Homework
Finish the questions in the ooblek lab packet. You will hand the packet as well as a conclusion write-up we do in class tomorrow in tomorrow for a lab grade
Freshmen Academy - Reminder ! Homework Club meets on Tuesday afternoons in Room 218. Stop by homework club for help with class content, organization, and homework. Soon there will be late buses !
Also.... please keep bringing items in for Turkey Baskets. You can drop items off in Mr. Tracey's room. Help a family that really needs it this Thanksgiving :)
Everyone did a great job first term. Your effort and approach to the material was outstanding. Please continue to show this great work ethic as we start Term 2. Remember, we are starting with a clean slate so it is never too late to take initiative ! Also remember good behavior and respect always in order for class and life to run smoothly.
With that said here is what went on today
Forensics
Today we continues our unit on DNA and forensics. We finished the notes about DNA basics and talked about famous cases using DNA to convict and exonerate people. We will keep going with this unit tomorrow
Homework
Finish the video questions on fingerprinting from last week (we watched the last segment today)
You are to hand this in tomorrow
Integrated Science
Today we did the ooblek lab ! Everyone showed good lab practices during this activity. We made observations about this cornstarch & water substance and did mini experiments to determine whether or not it is more like a solid or a liquid. Tomorrow we will come to a conclusion as a class about this!
Homework
Finish the questions in the ooblek lab packet. You will hand the packet as well as a conclusion write-up we do in class tomorrow in tomorrow for a lab grade
Freshmen Academy - Reminder ! Homework Club meets on Tuesday afternoons in Room 218. Stop by homework club for help with class content, organization, and homework. Soon there will be late buses !
Also.... please keep bringing items in for Turkey Baskets. You can drop items off in Mr. Tracey's room. Help a family that really needs it this Thanksgiving :)
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Good afternoon,
Here is what went on today/reminders
Forensics
Today we continued reviewing for a Quiz/Test tomorrow on Fingerprints. This assessment is worth 80 points so it is worth more than a quiz but less than a test ! We went over the article questions from class yesterday and the fingerprint examples which i checked for classwork/homework credit. We then completed a crossword puzzle review sheet for the quiz/test which we went over at the end of class. Hand this in tomorrow for 2 extra credit points ! You received a sheet with what is on the test yesterday in class and today we went over possible quiz/test questions.
Homework
Study for quiz/test
Integrated Science
We finished all the notes for Chapter 2 yesterday. The sections for Chapter 2 are as followed and you have fill-in note sheets for each section:
Section 2.1 - Types of matter
Section 2.2 - Physical properties of matter
Section 2.3 - Chemical properties of matter
Today we watched a review video on physical and chemical properties and went over the homework from last night identifying certain phenomena as a chemical or physical change based on evidence we learned in class. We then did a demonstration using copper chloride and aluminum foil about what we need for a chemical change. You received 5 points if you followed safety procedures (goggles,gloves,appropriate behavior). We will go over this more tomorrow and I will check this sheet during the binder check. You also picked up a sheet about what is on the test next Wednesday and what I am looking for in your binder for the binder check (takes place during the test). Children's Book projects were due today as well. If you did not turn it in today you can turn it in late but you will receive 10% off for each day it is late.
Homework
Finish the demonstration worksheet from class & start preparing your binder/study materials
Reminders
Homework Club - Tuesday after school in Room 218 ! Great way to get organized and help with homework from National Honor Society students who have taken the same classes you're taking ! Take advantage of this opportunity.
Make-up Work - Several of you still need to make up tests, quizzes, and labs. You have until NEXT THURSDAY to do so (I have extended this deadline so you have no excuse as to why you do not have these complete!)
Here is what went on today/reminders
Forensics
Today we continued reviewing for a Quiz/Test tomorrow on Fingerprints. This assessment is worth 80 points so it is worth more than a quiz but less than a test ! We went over the article questions from class yesterday and the fingerprint examples which i checked for classwork/homework credit. We then completed a crossword puzzle review sheet for the quiz/test which we went over at the end of class. Hand this in tomorrow for 2 extra credit points ! You received a sheet with what is on the test yesterday in class and today we went over possible quiz/test questions.
Homework
Study for quiz/test
Integrated Science
We finished all the notes for Chapter 2 yesterday. The sections for Chapter 2 are as followed and you have fill-in note sheets for each section:
Section 2.1 - Types of matter
Section 2.2 - Physical properties of matter
Section 2.3 - Chemical properties of matter
Today we watched a review video on physical and chemical properties and went over the homework from last night identifying certain phenomena as a chemical or physical change based on evidence we learned in class. We then did a demonstration using copper chloride and aluminum foil about what we need for a chemical change. You received 5 points if you followed safety procedures (goggles,gloves,appropriate behavior). We will go over this more tomorrow and I will check this sheet during the binder check. You also picked up a sheet about what is on the test next Wednesday and what I am looking for in your binder for the binder check (takes place during the test). Children's Book projects were due today as well. If you did not turn it in today you can turn it in late but you will receive 10% off for each day it is late.
Homework
Finish the demonstration worksheet from class & start preparing your binder/study materials
Reminders
Homework Club - Tuesday after school in Room 218 ! Great way to get organized and help with homework from National Honor Society students who have taken the same classes you're taking ! Take advantage of this opportunity.
Make-up Work - Several of you still need to make up tests, quizzes, and labs. You have until NEXT THURSDAY to do so (I have extended this deadline so you have no excuse as to why you do not have these complete!)
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