Monday, March 12, 2012

It looks like a lot, but I don't think it is...

Homework:
for Limpets:
http://limpetsmonitoring.org/docs/RockyIntertidalFS_Aug2011.pdf

Read and Outline completely, as I have shown you in class.  [OK, if this link is not working for you, google "rocky intertidal fact sheet limpets" and look for the pdf, it should work in quick view, if nothing else.] 
    If you don't remember how to outline, go here:
 taking-notes-outline-method/
or here:

Rocky Intertidal

I. This tells the First Main Point (clue: we did this in class last week in pairs).  It is basically the first page what you printed--some of you might still have this 3-page printout in your binders.  It is about the physical hazards/stresses and biotic conditions faced by organisms in the intertidal.
        A. xxxxxxxxxxx what this paragraph is about
             1.  detail, for example, etc.
           2.  another detail, etc.
             3.  and so on, until the come to...

        B.  The topic of the next paragraph
              1.  detail 
               2. more detail.  etc.


There are 3 main topics, with sub-topics and details.  Please type or print legibly in ink.


Then, follow the links, starting here: http://limpetsmonitoring.org/what.php    >data entry and results   >Rocky Intertidal results    >graph   > choose Duxbury Reef/ vertical transect   > Now you are at "Create an Online Graph"  and this is where you play around to find interesting data, or at least to try to understand the graphs.  Remember to choose more than one organism, hold down the ctrl key and press enter.  Spend some time getting very familiar with these graphs.  Think about what questions they answer.

After, watch this video to help you see what might be learned from the data. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSyGWpM7vic

Please bring laptops again on Thursday to Coppermans.

To go over mitosis:



Lastly, correct your own tests.  Turn this in on Thursday.

Art Journal Ideas:  http://www.vincentcaut.com/2011/01/26-janvier-2011.html

Friday, March 9, 2012

Homework Actually

Today's homework is to find a science news story, preferably biology or ecology, a current event. Print the article and be ready to tell main points and answer questions.  "Show and Tell" on Monday.

Monday we will work on graphing the Limpets data; can any of you bring laptops?  That would be really helpful.  Leave a comment if you can.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Just Study 4 the Test, but also...

Just study for the test, chapters 7-10, on quizlet.com search "prentice hall biology chapter ___"

Also anything we drew (diagrams, mitosis, etc.)

You may also wish to review videos from the last posts.

Then try to capture the big picture of this unit, its significance, etc.  I will have a short essay response, where you can tell me why what you learned was important to you.

That's all, except here is a site that gives ideas for the art journal, things we might do to fill up our books.  Maybe print out a couple to spark your imagination.  http://pinterest.com/missmelissaf/art-journaling-ideas/  I LOVE Pinterest!

I loved the photosynthesis videos: A's all round.  VQ

Friday, March 2, 2012

Next

Homework for Friday


Interactive: Punnett Squares

PLUS+++++ Study for the test on Thursday which will include the vocabulary from chapter 7-10 and the diagrams, plus the key concepts. (After every chapter, there is a study guide and assessment; key concepts are listed, and questions 1-25 of the assessment should jog your memory.)

I really enjoyed seeing you work together so well on the photosynthesis videos.  I'll bring my computers on Monday in case there are some last minutes touch ups--I haven't watched them yet, but I am looking forward to it.  :)

Review help: 
cellular respiration review  

Monday, February 27, 2012

Science, TEST, and Art homework!

For our dear friends whom we missed so sorely, and who missed us more... here is what you missed: (please watch)
Shoe mitosis - YouTube

Synchronized Swimming Mitosis - YouTube
 Mitosis Claymation - YouTube 
mitosis flip book

And the handout:
http://sciencespot.net/Media/mitosisnotes.pdf
 http://sciencespot.net/Media/mitosisbook.pdf)
Everyone: Make the flip books on mitosis, and watch this:
 mitosis flip book

Test Coming Up: a week from Thursday, chapters 7-10  START STUDYING NOW, LIKE 15-20 MINUTES A DAY!  Get a Study Buddy to help!

Read Chapter 11, sections 1 & 2, answer questions in study guide.
For more help, look to /www.brainpop.com - genetics, heredity, DNA
user: pcshome  password: ilearnathome
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Also, as an art assignment, watch these, and PRACTICE!


how to draw a city one point perspective
http://pinterest.com/pin/272749321152574771/

And if you want more:
How to draw a city in two-point perspective
http://pinterest.com/pin/272749321152574777/

or even more, if you feel like going crazy:
http://pinterest.com/pin/172966441908671007/ 
This one might be the best for learning, as it is explaned and not just demonstrated.  It's kinda star wars-spacey.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Ready for Duxbury!!!?!

1. Quiz yourself a little more: Photosynthesis quiz
Cellular respiration quiz
Also, if you were not able to reproduce the two diagrams on the in-class quiz, please work on this till you can do it from memory.

2. Moving On: Next week is our winter break, but we want to come back prepared to do some meaningful work.  So let's get ahead by reading Chapter 10 (3 sections) and filling out the study guide.

Then, to review before you come back to class, watch the Brightstorm videos, starting with Chromosome,
Cell DivisionBinary Fission, and Mitosis

Please note, this is not necessarily to be done by Thursday, but to be done by the Monday we return to class.


NO SCIENCE CLASS ON THURSDAY DUE TO VALENTINE'S CELEBRATIONS --- BUT...  on Friday we will go to Duxbury Reef, as you know.  I have plenty of room in my van, and those of you riding with me, or following me in your cars can meet at my house by 12:40.  All of us will meet in the parking lot of Duxbury in Bolinas a few minutes before 2:00 pm.  It takes about an hour to get there.
Dress in layers, wear the right shoes (not flip-flops, Uggs or expensive anythings) and perhaps a change of shoes and socks; bring cameras, water, snack, if you wish)
 Duxbury Reef at Low Tide/ Directions

Friday, February 10, 2012

preparing for the beach & review

Short homework today: 20 minute video on the seashore, and 20 minutes review of photosynthesis/respiration.
go to: ebiomedia.com.   sign in with password  (see email)
go to tab " your account"
select  "My Videos"
Watch 2 movies:
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration   +show video links   show full program
Seashores

Quiz on Monday - Total recall of both diagrams: photosynthesis & cellular respiration. + vocabulary review ch 8 & 9
We will also film the "I am" paragraphs you did.