Upcoming Exams...

Biology and Zoology Students... Exams in each of your current units being covered are quickly approaching. Notes for the content we have covered so far and assignments that have been handed out are linked to your right. Start studying now and keep up with the reading/homework assignments!

• Zoology Unit 7 Exam (Reptiles and Birds) - 12/8 (Wednesday)
• Biology Unit 5 Exam (Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration) - 12/8 (Wednesday)

Happy Thanksgiving & Article of the Week (11/25 Edition)

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Just a quick little post to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travel over the holiday. For this weeks "Article of the Week," what a better topic than turkey. Enjoy and have a good one...

The science behind turkey magic...

Biology HOMEWORK (Week/Weekend of 11/24)

Biology Students... Below is a brief list of homework assignments you need to have completed before arriving back in class on Tuesday the 30th. If you are on IP/AW for a previous unit, us this extra free time over Thanksgiving to study up!

• Read pages 218-233 (Chapter 8)
• Complete worksheets 8.1-8.3

We're moving on from Unit 4 to Unit 5, and the information regarding photosynthesis and cellular respiration can be confusing at times. Make sure you read the chapter and complete those worksheets! The major concepts for Unit 5 and lesson plans for next week will be updated on the class page after Thanksgiving. Have a happy and safe Holiday!

Zoology HOMEWORK (Week/Weekend of 11/24)

Zoosters... It'll be an entire week before we see each other again next Tuesday. Make sure you spend some time over the break reviewing the material we've covered this semester, as the class final exam is quickly approaching. Also, if you have an IP/AW for a previous unit, you should have some free time to study and try to work through that information. Here's what needs to be completed by you prior to arriving back in Zoology next Tuesday (November 30th)...

• Read pages 819-834 (Chapter 41 - Reptiles)
• Complete worksheets 41.1-41.3 (Reptiles)

We're moving on from Unit 6 to Unit 7. The major concepts for Unit 7 and next weeks lesson plans will be updated after Thanksgiving. Oh, which reminds me, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Updated Grades...

Just wanted to inform everyone that grades for all classes (Field Biology, Biology and Zoology) are completely updated. The Unit 6 Exam for Zoology and Unit 4 Exam for Biology will be entered by the beginning of next week, and handed back Tuesday. All IP's and AW's are also current.

Belated Article of the Week (November 17th Edition)

Here's an article I've been meaning to post for the past few days, but it has just been slipping my mind. The articles main point: teens should lessen their salt intake. Here are some questions you could ask yourself that might increase your understanding as you read...

• What do the terms cardiovascular and hypertension mean?
• What "issues," could hypertension lead to in the future?
• What is the daily recommended amount of salt a teen should have?
• What age group consumes the greatest amount of "salty," foods?

The article is linked below... Enjoy!

Cutting teen salt could save future health costs...

Biology HOMEWORK (Weekend of 11/20)

Biology Guys and Gals... Guess what? Your Unit 4 Exam covering Cells and Cellular Processes is this Tuesday! Here's a brief list of some things that you could be doing over Satruday, Sunday and Monday to prepare for this exam...

• Complete the Cellular Transport Online Activity (Worksheet)
• Complete 7.4 wkst and Practice Test B
• Review notes and past homework assignments/quizzes from 7.1-7.3
• Study!

Make an attempt at the bullets above and you should be well on your way to scoring well on this Unit 4 Exam. If you have any questions, make sure you see me in Seminar on Monday...