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

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

Hi,

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:

>> GENETIC TRAITS LAB + CONCLUSIONS -- DUE WEDNESDAY

link to worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GGXvf4YjWFA-ZD-ruBuoYUZP1M3PWq9FrDXl232JbQ/edit

>> CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK -- CHOOSE ONE (OR BOTH for extra credit):

1. Watch this VIDEO and do the assignment:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-part-2/2699907/?ref=link

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

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

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?

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-intro/2417890/?ref=link

>> 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

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:

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/genetics-intro/2417890/?ref=link

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

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