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Recap:
Yesterday in class students in Biology turned in their Secret Life of the Cell worksheets and we began exploring the origins of the cell theory and the Endosymbiotic theory. Many students were fascinated by the structure of the cell and all of the organelles inside. This link will take you to a Quizlet to help you study them. First period planned out the door for Red Ribbon Week and will come back during Power Hour to finish it. We discussed how the cell contains so much more than cytoplasm as was originally thought. New data from research shows the presence of vast cytoskeleton highways the organelles use as an intracellular transport system. All students are reminded that tomorrow is the deadling for their science fair intent card to Mr. McCord if they plan to do a project. Since this has to be an original project with orignal data, I told my science classes that if they do a project and meet ALL of the requirements Mr. McCord has, they would earn a grade no lower than a "C" for this nine week grading period. The illustration below will help you visualize the cell membrane.
In Earth Space Science, we began our discussion of the formation of the universe and explored the timeline from the very first fraction of a second after the Big Bang to where most of the evidence says we are headed. This occurred approximately 13.7 billion years ago. While scientists originally thought the universe was about 13.7 billion years old there is new evidence pointing to a much older universe and the possibility that there may have been 12 big Bang incidents. We are about to explore how the planets formed, specifically Earth. We did a learing check and didn't do so well. I need my parents to make certain their children are studying and DO have homework 3 to 5 nights each week for my class.
In Intensive English students got a chance to practice their vocabulary words as we continued looking at different types of context clues. This week we are looking at direct explanation, a strategy where the author includes the actual meaing of the word following the use of the word in a sentence. I also had time to explain how one clause can refer to another one. Following our vocabulary practice session we began diving into our directed reading packet. Students in 7th period learned how we infer information from an image and how to use this data in writing. We will continue this next week.
Students who correct ALL the mistakes on their returned papers will receive 10 points more. Make your corrections on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the actual paper, turn it in. Example: If you scored a 60 on an assignment and you correct ALL of the mistakes, I will add 10 points to make it a 70.
Entry Task/ Brain Bender:
What is one thing that all wise men, regardless of their religion or politics, agree is between heaven and Earth?
General Agenda:
Study Guides:
The Nature of ScienceThe Cell:
Formation of the Earth:
9th Grade Earth Space Science:
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Questions: How did the Universe, stars and planets form?
Gravity Lab- Create your own star system and see how you do as a universe builder.Formation of the Earth Study Guide: Every student was given one copy of the study guide. No extra copies will be made. Students can download the online version and p[rint it themselves.
The Big Bang Quizlet link
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Agenda:
Watch: The Early Earth, and take notes for discussion
Class discussion and notes over the Big Bang Timeline
Homework:
HS Intensive English
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Questions: How did religion impact medical care and treatment during ancient times?
Agenda:
Vocabulary practice: 15 min
Begin: “Hospitals and Treatment Facilities of the Ancient World”
Every student should download and register for a Grammarly account. It's free and from now on all work must be word processed.
Homework:
Context Clues: Direct Explanation
Read through the Article about hospitals and their environment and use the directed note-taking sheet to begin pulling information out of the article for later use.
Read through the Article about hospitals and their environment and use the directed note-taking sheet to begin pulling information out of the article for later use.
10th Grade Biology 1
Class Information and Syllabus
Unit Essential Questions: What is the cell theory and how was it discovered? How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells alike and different? What is the role of the different parts of a cell? How are plant and animal cells alike and different?
Key Learning Statement: Scientists conduct investigations and use empirical evidence to reach conclusions about the natural world.
Agenda:
Introduction to Cells: BBC Our Secret Universe Complete Viewer's questions in class. Due Wednesday.
The Endosymbiotic Theory while viewing, take notes.
The Endosymbiotic Theory while viewing, take notes.
Homework:
Science Current Events:
Why Hurricane Irma Drained Tampa Bay
Why and how hurricanes form.
El Nino
What to do with pets during a storm
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