Thursday, March 15, 2012

Week of March 19th

Environmental Science--

Mon.-Notes on succession/threats to forests; video “Old Growth Forests in Pennsylvania”
Tues.-Ecology Quiz; Lynx vs. Hare Predator/Prey Simulation Lab
Wed.-Notes on Populations; finish graphing predator/prey lab
Thurs.-Succession/Population Quiz; students go outside to complete “OH Deer!” activity to better understand carrying capacity
Fri.-Students take walk outside to view and discuss examples of succession in the natural areas surrounding the school

Human Physiology--

Mon.-Pig Heart Dissection
Tues.-Cardiovascular Quiz; Read p. 361-371; 387-389; Questions p. 399 MC #1, 4-6, 18-19; SA #20-22, 24, 35-37 CT #46
Wed.-Cardiovascular Disease Presentations
Thurs.-Cardiac Cycle Notes
Fri.-EKG Notes


Biology--

Mon.- Evidence of Evolution Notes
Tues.- Most Intelligent Mammal LAB
Wed.- Finish Evidence of Evolution Notes; Crossword Puzzle Review
Thurs.-Evolution Test
Fri.-Finish Most Intelligent Mammal LAB

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Week of March 5th

Environmental Science--

Mon.-Jeopardy Review
Tues.-Ch. 10-Biodiversity Test ; Writing Prompt
Wed.-Intro. to Ecology Notes
Thurs.-outside to examine different tree species (quantitative/qualitative measures) in new successional forest area; students read 137-141 Questions p. 141 #1-6
Fri.-Notes: Succession Part 1.watch video “Aldo Leopold”

Human Physiology--

Mon.-Finish Sherlock Bones Lab; Appendicular Crossword Puzzle
Tues.-Appendicular Skeleton Pre-Test; Draw Appendicular Skeleton on Posters
Wed.-Jeopardy Review; EKG/Heart Rate Pre-Lab
Thurs.-Science in Motion: EKG/Heart Rate Lab
Fri.-Appendicular Skeleton Test

Biology--

Mon.-Bioethical Issue Writing Prompt
Tues.-Human Genetics Test
Wed.-Start Evolution Notes

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Week of February 27th

Environmental Science--

***Mon., Tues., and Wed.--1st period Library to research PA Endangered Species for Brochure due Mon., March 5th***

Mon.-Endangered Species Quiz; Finish "Strangers in Paradise" Video and go over worksheet
Tues.-Reasons for Extinction Notes
Wed.-Invasive Species Lab
Thurs.-Invasive Species Quiz; View and go over worksheet on video “Cane Toads”
Fri.-
Efforts to save the endangered Palila and other honeycreepers Slides; Review Crossword Puzzle

***Biodiversity Test--Tues., March 6th???***

Human Physiology--

Mon.-Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs Notes; Study Bones
Tues.-Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limbs Quiz;
Textbook assignment: Read p. 158-166 Questions p. 179 MC# 6, 8-9, 12, SA# 27-30, CT# 39-40
Wed.-Joints and Joint Disorder Notes; Osteoporosis Reading Strategy
Thurs.-Joint Show and Tell;
Good Body Video Clip; Draw Appendicular Skeleton on Posters
Fri.-
Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs Quiz; Sherlock Bones Lab

Biology--

Mon.-Blood Typing Lab--lab and analysis questions due Wed.
Tues.-Finish Blood Notes--Transfusion Simulation
Wed.-Blood Quiz;
Sex-linked and Polygenic Traits Lecture/Notes
Thurs.-
Sex-linked and Polygenic worksheets
Fri.-Human Genetics Jeopardy Review

***Human Genetics Test--Mon., March 5th***