Monday, October 13, 2008

October 14, 2008

PERIOD 2: Making Connections Lab #6: Complete Steps 1-5 on pages 6 & 7 of the lab package handouts. All your work for these steps must be done in your sourcebook. Do not forget to bring your lab package to class with you on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Make sure not to lose your lab handout!.

PERIOD 3: Making Connections Lab #6: Make sure that you have a complete procedure (steps) that you will follow for your experimental design and a data table in your sourcebook. You should have steps 1-6 on pages 6 and 7 of the lab package complete for Thursday, October 16, 2008. Make sure not to lose your lab handout!

PERIOD 4: Making Connections Lab #6: You should have steps 1-6 on pages 6 and 7 of the lab package fully complete. Your group should also finish gathering data at some point during Thursday's class. Make sure not to lose your lab handout!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

October 10, 2008

PERIOD 2: No homework.

PERIOD 3: Making Connections Lab #6: Complete Steps 1-5 on pages 6 & 7 of the lab package handouts. All your work for these steps must be done in your sourcebook. Do not forget to bring your lab package to class with you on Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Make sure to not lose your lab handout!

PERIOD 4: Making Connections Lab #6: Complete the procedure (steps) you will follow for your experimental design and a data table in your sourcebook. You should have steps 1-6 on pages 6 and 7 of the lab package complete for Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Make sure to not lose your lab handout!

Monday, October 6, 2008

October 6-8, 2008

No homework.

Please bring in $10 to purchase a NEW Living Environment Review Guide OR $5 to purchase a USED Living Environment Review Guide to class by Friday, October 10, 2008. The used review guides are available on a first come first serve basis. A formal notice will be sent home with students tomorrow. Thank you.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

October 3, 2008

In your sourcebook, write at least 3 paragraphs that respond to the essential question: HOW CAN WE DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN LIVING AND NON-LIVING ORGANISMS?
In your response, discuss characteristics of life, homeostasis, and feedback loops.
Provide at least 3 examples of organisms to support your response. Due Monday, October 6, 2008.

Monday, September 29, 2008

September 29, 2008

1) No homework!

2) Once again, if you have missing lab work or assignments you MUST see me during lunch or afterschool ASAP.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

September 25/26, 2008

1) Respond to the following question by posting a comment:

On a cold winter day you find yourself locked out of your house and all you have on is a sweater and jeans. How does your body respond to this situation? Be specific and detailed.

In your response, use the vocabulary words: homeostasis, response, environment, stable, etc.

2) QUIZ on Monday, September 28, 2008 on the Scientific Method (variables, control group, etc.), 8 characteristics of life, reading and interpreting data tables, and graphing.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

September 24, 2008

No homework this evening.

If you have any incomplete or missing labs or have not handed in your experimental design assignment, I expect that you make an appointment with me before the end of the week to complete this work.

Monday, September 22, 2008

September 23, 2008

Read through the posting guidelines on the right hand side bar carefully before you post.

Choose three characteristics of life that you feel are absolutely necessary for survival. For each characteristic, explain WHAT IT IS or MEANS, provide an example (if possible) and EXPLAIN WHY IT IS absolutely necessary for survival.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

September 17, 2008

1) Handout #11-16. Answer #16 in your sourcebook and staple/tape the handout to your sourcebook. Due Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

2) Lab Makeups: If you have ANY incomplete labs, you MUST come in during lunch or afterschool (with an appointment) by the end of this week!

Monday, September 15, 2008

September 16, 2008

1) Experimental Design Assignment due on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Your assignment must include: the proper school heading, the assignment question and your response in complete and detailed sentences following the guidelines provided on the assignment handout. The final copy must be handed in with your draft(s) and the assignment handout.

2) Handout #11-16. Answer #16 in your sourcebook and staple/tape the handout to your sourcebook. Due Wednesday, September 17, 2008.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

September 15, 2008

Experimental Design Assignment due on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Your assignment must include: the proper school heading, the assignment question and your response in complete and detailed sentences following the guidelines provided on the assignment handout. The final copy must be handed in with your draft(s) and the assignment handout.