Fri Feb 26th

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Continue exploring the Nervous System
  • Please download the files from the J-Drive Today folder

 Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)      

  1. Watch the 3 video clips on the brain and answer the related questions using the online form (or a piece of notebook paper if you don’t have your laptop)
  2. Workbook section 15-1 (pgs 167-169)
  3. Please complete any of the following if you have not already done so
    • Interactive senses challenge
    • Add the top 11 vocabulary words and definitions from section 15-1 of your textbook to your iN pg 35-37  (Dendrite, Axon, Neuron, Stimulus, Interneuron, Synapse, Sensory neuron, Motor neuron, Nerve impulse, Homeostasis, Glucose)
    • Complete Nervous System notes
      • Use 5.1 Nervous System folder (download from J-drive Today)
      • Notes handouts

 Additional Information:

Thurs Feb 25th

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Continue exploring the Nervous System
  • Please download the files from the J-Drive Today folder

 Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     

  1. Complete the Interactive senses challenge
  2. Reaction Time Lab
  3. View The Brain: a roadmap to the mind (focus on the red arrow sections) image
  4. Workbook section 15-1 (pgs 167-169)

 Additional Information:

Wed Feb 24th

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Continue exploring the Nervous System

 Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     

  1. Add the top 11 vocabulary words and definitions from section 15-1 of your textbook to your iN pg 35-37.  (You may use the audio glossary to help you if you like)

      Dendrite
      Axon
      Neuron
      Stimulus
      Interneuron
      Synapse
      Sensory neuron
      Motor neuron
      Nerve impulse
      Homeostasis
      Glucose

  2. Interactive senses challenge
  3. Workbook section 15-1 (pgs 167-169)
  4. Complete Nervous System notes
    • Use 5.1 Nervous System folder (download from J-drive Today)
    • Notes handouts

 Additional Information:

Tues Feb 23rd

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Begin exploring the Nervous System

 Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     

  1. Download the folder called ‘5.1 Nervous System’ from the J-drive Today folder
  2. Identify top 10 vocabulary words from section 15-1 of your textbook
  3. Find something interesting form (for use with the notes)
  4. High 5 Speed Test
  5. Complete Nervous System notes
    • Use 5.1 Nervous System folder (download from J-drive Today)
    • Notes handouts
  6. HS2 makeup tests over Digestive, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

 Additional Information:

Mon Feb 22nd

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Brief review for our Human Systems 2 exam
  • Take exam
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     
  1. HS2 Review Resources
  2. HS2 test over Digestive, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Additional Information:

Fri Feb 19th

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Complete our review for our Human Systems 2 exam (Monday)
  • Introduce information about Forensics
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     
  1. Download the 3 Forensics video clips from the J-drive Today folder
  2. Complete HS2 Review (take your completed review packet home to study over the weekend!)
  3. Watch Forensics Video Clips and answer the related questions using the online form or a piece of notebook paper
  4. Interested in Forensics Science?  Here’s a link with more information about it: http://www.exploreforensics.co.uk/
  5. HS2 test over Digestive, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems will be given on Monday 
  6. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Friday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Thurs Feb 18th

General Plan:

Today we will: 

  • Write about our Frog Dissection experience
  • Begin Reviewing for our Human Systems 2 exam (Monday)
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)     
  1. Write about Frog Dissection Lab
    • What we did to get ready for the dissection
    • Describe the dissection process
    • How did you feel before, during, and after the dissection
    • What do you think might make this a better experience for you?
  2. Start HS2 Review (review packets stay in class please!)
  3. HS2 Jeopardy Review
  4. HS2 test over Digestive, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems will be given on Monday 
  5. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Friday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Wed Feb 17th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Complete our pre-dissection lab packets
  • Do the Frog Dissections
  • Begin Reviewing for our Human Systems 2 exam later this week 
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)   
  1. Complete dissection lab packet (lab packets stay in class please!)
  2. Frog Dissection Lab!
  3. Start HS2 Review (review packets stay in class please!)
  4. HS2 test over Digestive, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems this Friday
  5. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Friday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Tues Feb 16th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Begin studying frogs for our frog dissection lab
  • Begin Reviewing for our Human Systems 2 exam later this week
  • Take makeup Vocabulary Quiz (pages 32-33 in your iN)
  • Complete missing assignments from the 4th 6 weeks
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)   
  1. Review Vocabulary Words
  2. Take makeup Vocabulary Quiz (if necessary)
  3. Download Frog Dissection Prezi from J-drive Today
  4. Choose a frog that you find interesting from the link below
  5. On page 34 of your iN, sketch your frog (use colors!) and write about one of the following 3 topics (5 complete sentences!)
    • Why you chose this frog and what you found interesting about it
    • Why frogs have different colors on their backs and bellies
    • How you feel about the frog dissection lab which we are about to do
  6. Review dissection lab packet and view dissection Prezi to help answer the packet questions (lab packets stay in class please!)
  7. Start HS2 Review (review packets stay in class please!)
  8. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Friday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Thurs Feb 11th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Take Vocabulary Quiz (pages 32-33 in your iN)
  • Complete missing assignments from the 4th 6 weeks
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!)   
  1. Review Vocabulary Words
  2. Take Vocabulary Quiz
  3. Make sure you have completed the following:
    • Text Workbook (pages 147-151, Questions 1-30)
    • Respiratory System Video clips (in J-drive Today)
      • Use this form (or a piece of notebook paper) to answer the questions
  4. Respiratory System Word Search
  5. View National Geographic Lungs Interactive
  6. View Pushing the Limits - Sensation
  7. Student holidays this Friday & Monday!
  8. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends Friday Feb 19th.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Wed Feb 10th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Respiratory System
    • Please download the materials from the J-Drive Today folder!
  • Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow (pages 32-33 in your iN)
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Complete Text Workbook (pages 147-151, Questions 1-30)
  2. Watch Respiratory System Video clips (in J-drive Today)
    • Use this form (or a piece of notebook paper) to answer the questions
  3. Review Vocabulary Words
    • Study Stack Review (if you have your laptop)
    • Pages 32-33 in your iN (if you don’t have your laptop)
  4. Student holidays this Friday & Monday!
  5. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends Friday Feb 19th.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Tues Feb 9th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Respiratory System
    • Please download the materials from the J-Drive Today folder!
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Complete Respiratory System Notes (in J-drive Today)
  2. iN top 12 Vocabulary List pages 32-33 (in J-drive Today)
  3. Effects of smoking (in J-drive Today)
  4. Text Workbook (pages 147-151, Questions 1-30)
  5. Student holidays this Friday & Monday!
  6. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Thursday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Mon Feb 8th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Respiratory System
    • Please download the materials from the J-Drive Today folder!
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Check out the Snowfall pictures (also in J-drive Today)
  2. View Wordia demos (think about making your own video definitions!)
  3. Create top 10 Vocabulary List from Respiratory System Unit
  4. Respiratory System Notes (in J-drive Today)
  5. Student holidays this Friday & Monday!
  6. The 4th 6 Weeks grading period ends this Thursday.  Please turn-in missing assignments!

Additional Information:

Fri Feb 5th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Begin exploring the Human Respiratory System
    • Please download the materials from the J-Drive Today folder!
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Watch ‘Did you know’
  2. Lung Capacity Lab
  3. Please complete the following if you have not already done so:
    • Workbook sect 12-1 (pages 137-top of 139)
    • Add new vocabulary to pages 30 & 31 of your iN
      • 9- iN pgs 30 & 31 (in J-Drive Prezi Archives folder)
    • Complete Circulatory System notes and activities
      • 10- Circulatory System (in J-Drive Prezi Archives folder)
    • Watch Heart Video segments and complete the questions using the online form:
      • Online Questions form
      • If you don’t have your laptop, you will need to answer these on a piece of notebook paper (so please bring your laptop to class!)
  4. Complete Human Body Strength Video

Additional Information:

Thurs Feb 4th

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Circulatory System
    • Please download the materials from the J-Drive Today folder!
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Special interest: World’s Biggest Cruise Ship
  2. Please complete the following if you have not already done so:
    • Workbook sect 12-1 (pages 137-top of 139)
    • Add new vocabulary to pages 30 & 31 of your iN
      • 9- iN pgs 30 & 31 (in J-Drive Prezi Archives folder)
    • Complete Circulatory System notes and activities
      • 10- Circulatory System (in J-Drive Prezi Archives folder)
  3. Watch Heart Video segments and complete the questions using the online form:
    • Online Questions form
      • If you don’t have your laptop, you will need to answer these on a piece of notebook paper (so please bring your laptop to class!) 
  4. Take this online review quiz and show me your score! 

Additional Information:

Wed Feb 3rd

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Circulatory System 
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Download new folders from J-Drive Today folder
  2. Complete workbook sect 12-1 (pages 137-top of 139)
  3. Add new vocabulary to pages 30 & 31 of your iN
    • 9- iN pgs 30 & 31 
  4. Start Circulatory System notes and activities
    • 10- Circulatory System

Additional Information:

Tues Feb 2nd

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Begin exploring the Human Circulatory System 
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Scan text sect 12-1 (pgs 400-406)  for top 10 unfamiliar terms
  2. Complete Pulse Lab
  3. Complete workbook sect 12-1 (pages 137-top of 139)
  4. Complete ‘Pushing the Limits – Strength’ 
  5. Frogs are in!  Dissection lab will happen after we complete the Human Systems Units

Additional Information:

Mon Feb 1st

General Plan:

Today we will:

  • Continue exploring the Human Digestive System
  • View Updated Graded Assignments List 
    • Use this list to find the blog entries for missing assignments and related inks (it’s also available in the top right panel of this blog)
Links and Tasks for today: (save files to your desktop before opening!) 
  1. Please turn-in Digestive System Notes and 11-2 Section Summary WS if you haven’t already done so!
  2. Take make-up HS1 test (list on board)
  3. View special interest news site TweenTribune
  4. Download iN update with page 29 added
    • 8- iN pgs 23-29
      • Good examples photographed?
    • Complete any missing work from your Interactive notebook
      • Please show me any make-up pages so I can update your grade!
  5. Watch ‘Pushing the Limits – Strength’ 
  6. Frogs are in!  Dissection lab will happen after we complete the Human Systems Units

Additional Information: