September+Biology


 * Sep 30: We did the organelle quiz, those looked really good overall. The rest of class was spent working on a WorkBook assignment, pages 64-72 worth 36 pts. This is due tomorrow.

Sep 29: Today, we did a quick demonstration of where and how you should post your Wiki 3 paper. We also covered the beginning of Section 7-4, which was Diffusion and Osmosis. Reminder about a brief 10 pt quiz tomorrow (Wed) over the 13 cellular organelles and their functions. All the notes for the organelles (Section 7-3) are here in case you missed any.

Sep 28: We finished the notes on all cellular organelles. Remeber to get an early jump on your Wiki 3 assignment. Fourth period goes here, sixth period goes here. These are worth 50 points (pretty big chunk of points) and they're due before Fall Break (Thurs, Oct 8).

Sep 25: Took the "Easiest Quiz Ever". Continued on with Chapter 7 notes. I'll post more detail this weekend or early next week about the "Cell Is Like..." paper you'll need to write before Fall Break. But go ahead and be thinking about it now.

Sep 24: Returned the Ch 6 Tests, nearly finished with 7-2 notes. You will get a detailed grade report for Biology tomorrow.

Sep 22: Lecture notes covered all of Section 7-1 and the very beginning of 7-2. Ch 6 Tests will be returned on Thursday.

Sep 21: Took our Ch 6 Test today (76 pts). Tomorrow, we will go over the answers and then start in on Ch 7, Cells.

Sep 16: We finished all the notes for Ch 6, which for today covered Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids. Sixth period got their Ch 6 Review Guides, 4th will get them tomorrow in class. Make sure you bring have them with you on Thurs and Fri. That's what you'll be working on with the Sub teacher. I'll be back on Monday and we will take the Ch 6 TEST on Monday. There is an optional review session happening tomorrow after school in Mrs. Wynne's room. Go check it out if you have some questions or confusion. Be nice to the sub the next couple of days. And if you have any questions about anything in Ch 6, shoot me an email and I'll reply as soon as I can with an answer.**


 * Sep 15:** **Took a quiz over 6-3, did lecture notes on carbohydrates and a little bit about lipids.**


 * Sep 14: Quick review of the properties of water, discussed how the pH scale works, began notes on section 6-4. Announced a 10 point quiz coming tomorrow over Section 6-3.

Sep 11: Took up the workbook assignments, finished the Section 6-3 notes on Properties of Water, did a lab activity with water and isopropyl alcohol on a penny. Do you understand why you were able to get more water drops than alcohol drops?

Sep 10: Workbooks, pages 50-55, due at beginning of class on Friday.

Sep 9: We did the computer-based Enzyme Lab today. I know some of it was hard to comprehend. That's ok, most of you haven't taken Chemistry yet. But a little struggle is good for you. I'll take a look at your responses this weekend. In the meantime, if you didn't get to finish (or just want to re-do it), you can still submit the Lab Questions up through Friday afternoon. Fair? If you're re-submitting, put a note in the name field like "Mr. Overlin - 2nd". That way I'll know to grade those and to discard your other responses.

Sep 8: I returned your 13-pt quizzes we took Friday. Some of us need to get in the habit of reviewing notes each and every night; this will make quizzes go better. I was really impressed with the Bonus writing that was due today. Ten students submitted work and got the five bonus points. Great job! Remember, tomorrow go straight to the Math/Science Computer Lab in room 110. Also, let your family know that Back To School night is this Thursday at 6pm in the auditorium. They'll get to meet all of your teachers and also get a copy of your progress report that night. **


 * Sep 4 ** : ** We took our brief quiz today, I'll have those back to you on Tuesday. 6th period had the pep rally, 4th period watched a short video. Enjoy the 3-day weekend! **


 * Sep 3 ** : ** Completed section 6-2 notes, announced a brief quiz over 6-1 and 6-2 tomorrow (Friday). Also demonstrated where to post the wiki bonus project. **


 * Sep 2: ** ** Section 6-2 notes. The basics of chemical reactions and the characteristics of endothermic and exothermic reactions. **

Sep 1: ** We took notes over Section 6-1, which is mostly a review of things you already know. New material included the 4 types of bonds and perhaps Isotopes. I announced the optional bonus work available. Go to your class period's wiki and look for the link. I also put a little Vocab video game on each class wiki. I'll add questions as we go through Ch 6, give it a try and tell me what you think. **

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