Monday 11/12
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Tuesday 11/13:
Reina N from 5th hour says..
Today we spent time reviewing for tomorrow's test. We covered Thursday's pop quiz to see what we needed to know from all the different lab.We also used butcher paper to write what we knew on the different things that would be on the test. In addition, we did "If I were writing the test..." so the students would know what to review for the test.
You can see pictures of the posters on the Cells Unit page.
Wednesday 11/14
According to Natalie O. from 5th hour..
Today in class we had a test on everything from organelles, cell theory, diffusion, and lab review. Questions 13 and 17 were taken out of your final score, so if you got them right, you got extra credit. You also got extra credit if you participated in writing either a question or answer for your version of the test on the bio blog. There was no homework, but get ready for the next section of biology, which is cell cycle.
Thursday 11/15
This in from Tom P. in 6th hour…
Today in class we did our test reflections and revisions and we started on our homework, the online Cell Cycle game. Something that I learned today while reflecting upon my test was that facilitated diffusion does not require energy and it moves down the concentration gradient. The coolest part of class today was that the whole period was low-key and relaxed, which I liked. The homework for tonight was to complete the Cell Cycle online game and the question sheet. A great test question would be what is the first stage of cell division? Give the name and what happens.
Friday 11/16
Today we quickly went over the cell cycle online game to make sure that students had picked up on some of the major ideas. Then we completed a lab where the students were experimenting to see if they could determine why cells are so small. Student placed different sized cubes of agar (a jello like substance) into acid and watched to see how long it took for the “cells” to completely change color. Homework was to read about mitosis and complete questions based on the reading.
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Tuesday 11/13:
Reina N from 5th hour says..
Today we spent time reviewing for tomorrow's test. We covered Thursday's pop quiz to see what we needed to know from all the different lab.We also used butcher paper to write what we knew on the different things that would be on the test. In addition, we did "If I were writing the test..." so the students would know what to review for the test.
You can see pictures of the posters on the Cells Unit page.
Wednesday 11/14
According to Natalie O. from 5th hour..
Today in class we had a test on everything from organelles, cell theory, diffusion, and lab review. Questions 13 and 17 were taken out of your final score, so if you got them right, you got extra credit. You also got extra credit if you participated in writing either a question or answer for your version of the test on the bio blog. There was no homework, but get ready for the next section of biology, which is cell cycle.
Thursday 11/15
This in from Tom P. in 6th hour…
Today in class we did our test reflections and revisions and we started on our homework, the online Cell Cycle game. Something that I learned today while reflecting upon my test was that facilitated diffusion does not require energy and it moves down the concentration gradient. The coolest part of class today was that the whole period was low-key and relaxed, which I liked. The homework for tonight was to complete the Cell Cycle online game and the question sheet. A great test question would be what is the first stage of cell division? Give the name and what happens.
Friday 11/16
Today we quickly went over the cell cycle online game to make sure that students had picked up on some of the major ideas. Then we completed a lab where the students were experimenting to see if they could determine why cells are so small. Student placed different sized cubes of agar (a jello like substance) into acid and watched to see how long it took for the “cells” to completely change color. Homework was to read about mitosis and complete questions based on the reading.
What to look for
Monday 11/19
Today we are going to start the day by finishing up the analysis questions from the lab. When students have had ample amount of time to answer the questions and construct graphs, we will go over the key points and ideas. Then we will head into a discussion about the cell cycle and the stages of mitosis. Homework tonight will be to color in diagrams of these stages and finish any questions that are remaining in the lab.
Tuesday 11/20
This is a late start day so we will have shortened periods. We will begin with a lab quiz that covers the information from the lab on Friday. Then students will have an opportunity to identify the different stages of mitosis in plant cells by looking at an onion root tip.
Wednesday 11/21
We will continue to look at the onion root tip cells but today, once the students are comfortable identifying the different stages of mitosis, the students will be tasked with trying to determine how long the cell stays in each stage. To do this, students will be counting how many cells are in each stage in their field of view and use these percentages to determine how long each stage takes. The homework over the break will be to complete the lab and create a one page note sheet that diagrams all of the important information about the cell cycle. We will be having a quiz on this information when we get back from Thanksgiving and I want to encourage the students to think about the cell cycle over the Thanksgiving break!
Thursday 11/22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I hope that everyone has an opportunity to spend time with family and remembering what blessings we all have in our life.
Friday 11/23
Happy Shopping! I hope everyone is able to get their Black Friday deals :)
Today we are going to start the day by finishing up the analysis questions from the lab. When students have had ample amount of time to answer the questions and construct graphs, we will go over the key points and ideas. Then we will head into a discussion about the cell cycle and the stages of mitosis. Homework tonight will be to color in diagrams of these stages and finish any questions that are remaining in the lab.
Tuesday 11/20
This is a late start day so we will have shortened periods. We will begin with a lab quiz that covers the information from the lab on Friday. Then students will have an opportunity to identify the different stages of mitosis in plant cells by looking at an onion root tip.
Wednesday 11/21
We will continue to look at the onion root tip cells but today, once the students are comfortable identifying the different stages of mitosis, the students will be tasked with trying to determine how long the cell stays in each stage. To do this, students will be counting how many cells are in each stage in their field of view and use these percentages to determine how long each stage takes. The homework over the break will be to complete the lab and create a one page note sheet that diagrams all of the important information about the cell cycle. We will be having a quiz on this information when we get back from Thanksgiving and I want to encourage the students to think about the cell cycle over the Thanksgiving break!
Thursday 11/22
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I hope that everyone has an opportunity to spend time with family and remembering what blessings we all have in our life.
Friday 11/23
Happy Shopping! I hope everyone is able to get their Black Friday deals :)