Friday, November 30, 2012

Update - Dec. 3 - Dec. 7 (Week 14)


HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

1. WATCH THIS VIDEO AND DO THE ASSIGNMENT:


2. LAB: Monster's, Inc. + PICTURE + Conclusions
link to worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWNjMxNmYxYjUtNzM4Mi00MGUxLTgyYTQtNmQ3NmY1ZmYzMzg1&authkey=CIHrsOAG

3. READ CHAPTER 7 - study the chapter and diagrams

4. QUIZ on FRIDAY
Genetics, heredity, traits, genes, chromosomes, dominant/ recessive/ Punnett squares, alleles, DNA, phenotype, genotype, mutations

Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Update - Nov. 26 - Nov. 30 (Week 13)


Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> GENETIC TRAITS LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE WEDNESDAY
link to worksheet:
>> CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK -- CHOOSE ONE (OR BOTH for extra credit):

1. Watch this VIDEO and do the assignment:

and/ or

2. Read CHAPTER 7 in the TEXTBOOK and do ONE PAGE of CORNELL NOTES.

>> KEEP READING CHAPTER 6 AND 7 IN THE BOOK!


Thanks,
Mr. Sandoval

Friday, November 16, 2012

Update - THANKSGIVING WEEK

Hi,
Students have an assignment to do next week. Please make sure they complete it!

CHOOSE ONE (OR BOTH for extra credit) of the FOLLOWING:

1. Watch this VIDEO and do the assignment:
and/ or

2. Read CHAPTER 7 in the TEXTBOOK and do ONE PAGE of CORNELL NOTES.

Have a great week off!
Mr. Sandoval

Monday, November 12, 2012

Update - Nov. 13 - Nov. 16 (Week 12)

Happy Veteran's Day,

Due TOMORROW (TUESDAY)  -- PACKET #3:
Chap. 5 word search
Cell Growth Out of Control article
PowerPoint printout (per 2, 3, 4, 6)
Bluff/ Jeopardy
Test Corrections
Genetics Preview Word Search
Animal Cell Coloring Sheet

THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS - LEARNING ABOUT GENETICS & HEREDITY

>> READ CHAPTER 6 AND 7

>> DID YOU WATCH THIS VIDEO and do the assignment last week?
>> DNA FINGERPRINT LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY -- DUE FRIDAY
Link to worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3gS-GC6LSDWMDBkYjAxMDAtMGRhYy00MzgzLTg4ZGYtMDlmZDlhMTRlODdl


THANKS!
Mr. Sandoval
Mr. Rivera - student teacher

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Update - Nov. 5 - Nov. 9 (Week 11)

Hi,

>> TODAY we are taking the CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT!

Please check Jupiter Grades tomorrow for your student's score (make sure you are viewing Quarter #2 - the new quarter) - there will be an opportunity for a test retake if your student does not make proficient (75% or greater).

>> HOMEWORK THIS WEEK -- Watch this GENETICS Intro Video and do the short assignment -- DUE BY FRIDAY

Here is the link:






Also, have your child READ CHAPTERS 6 AND 7 to get a head start.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Update - CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT - Nov. 6th


Hi,

>> REPORT CARDS COME HOME WITH STUDENTS TOMORROW (FRIDAY!)

>> TEST -- TUESDAY, NOV. 6th -- CELLS FINAL ASSESSMENT!

Study Guide - Know these topics:

4 Needs of Life
6 Traits of Life
Organization of Life (Cells - Tissues - Organs - Systems)
DNA
Cells
Animal Cells + organelles
Plant Cells + organelles
Mitosis/ Cell Cycle/ Cell Division
Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Multicellular vs. Unicellular
Specialization

Study JOURNAL NOTES (Cornell Notes)
Study Chapter 2, 4 and 5
Look at Saved Work

TERMS TO KNOW:
CELL             ORGANISM
GENETIC INFORMATION                       DNA
CELLULAR RESPIRATION            CHROMOSOMES
PHOTOSYNTHESIS    RIBOSOMES
MITOCHONDRIA         CHLOROPLASTS
MITOSIS          MEIOSIS
PARENT CELL       DAUGHTER CELL
CELL MEMBRANE                       
MULTICELLULAR           UNICELLULAR
ANIMAL CELL        PLANT CELL

THANKS,
Mr. Sandoval