Peer Reviewing, Passive Transport Notes

Today in biology, students peer reviewed their research papers using the Peer Review Checklist.  (Get it from the Week 15 folder in the document crate.)  I also introduced the criteria for what should be on your science fair poster (see the Science Fair Packet.)

For homework: Bring your materials to make your science fair poster.  Bring your Cambridge Volume 1 book.

Today in AP biology, students took notes about passive transport.  Get the notes from a classmate if you were absent.

For homework, complete your summaries and write your review questions.  Also work on your ODP.

Citing Sources, Graphing Data

Today in regular bio, we took notes on notebook p. 89 about citing sources for your science fair paper.  Get the notes from a classmate if you were absent.  We also went over the upcoming science fair deadlines.  I also checked your Carrot Lab Graphs and analysis questions (NB p. 85.)

Tuesday, November 30: Second Draft of Research Paper Due.
Thursday, December 2: Draft of Poster Due. (Changed deadline)
Monday, December 6: Final Draft of Research Paper and Final Poster Due
Tuesday, December 7: Classroom Science Fair
Wednesday, December 8: Next Interim Assessment (Practice ACT)

For homework: Finish your second draft of your paper, due tomorrow.  Bring your Cambridge Vol. 1 all this week.

Today in AP bio, I checked and we discussed the graphs from your AP Lab #1.

For homework, finish the four analysis questions for AP Lab #1 due tomorrow.  Also, the first draft of your powerpoint presentation for your Organismal Diversity Project is due on Monday Dec. 6.

Citing Sources for Science Fair Papers

It occurred to me tonight that we all might need a little refresher in citing sources appropriately to avoid plagiarism in our Reviews of Literature.  I found this nice tutorial on the APA's website.

Half Day-AP Lab, Regular Check in's for Science Fair

In AP bio today, we did AP Lab #1 Part B.  If you were absent, you may not make it up, as I stated on Monday.

For homework, finish the graph for the class data, due Monday.

In regular bio, we played review bingo and I conferenced with students about their science fair projects.

For homework, finish the Carrot Lab (NB pp. 81-85) due Monday.  Rough Draft #2 of your science fair research paper is due Tuesday.

Practice ACT for Pacing!

Today everyone took a practice ACT for pacing purposes.  If you were absent, then you will receive a ZERO for this grade, as you were told earlier this week.

In regular biology, students also worked on their graphs for the Carrot Lab after the practice test.

In AP biology, students also received the lab handout for tomorrow's lab.

AP homework: Read and annotate the lab.

Regular bio homework: Finish the graph, due Monday.

Pacing Guide for ACT, Finish Lab, Fluid Mosaic Model

Today in biology, students took notes on a Pacing Strategy for the Science ACT test (NB pp. 87-88.)  Then they finished collecting data for the Carrot Lab (120 hour data.)  Pick up graph paper and get your data from your group if you were absent.  I also collected students' first draft of their science fair research paper.

Homework: Review notebook p. 79 and your ACT Interpretation of Data sample questions for tomorrow's practice ACT, Carrot Labs will be due the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Today in AP biology, students took notes on a Pacing Strategy for the Science ACT test.  I passed back the Cell Organelle quizzes.  Then they took notes on the Cell Membrane.

Homework: Read Chapter 7.  Color the cell membrane diagram in your packet.

Library/Computer Lab Work

Today all of my classes (AP bio and regular bio) were in the library or the computer lab working on their projects (either the science fair research paper for regular bio or the Organismal Diversity Project for AP bio.)

Homework for regular bio:  The first draft of your science fair research paper is due on Monday!

Homework for AP bio: The first draft of your powerpoint presentation for your ODP is due on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.