week of 15 December -- test update

Hi all,
  Regarding the test you took this week, two things:

1. I had a miscommunication with the other teachers on the point values on the notes part of the test. They all did 1 point each for multiple choice questions and I did 2.  I will adjust that to be in line with what they did.  You will see the total point value of the test change because of that.

2. Several of you have asked about test corrections for this test.  You will get time to do test corrections on the notes part of the test on Monday 5 January.  Everyone can do this.  In addition, if you got below an 85 on the no notes part of the test, you can correct that up to an 85.

Please come talk to me if you don't understand this.  Bottom line, nothing to worry about before vacation, just have a nice break!  Ms. Leary

week of 15 December

Hi everyone,
  Short week this week, especially because I am not here on Thursday due to a professional day. Tuesday is the test on the cell processes unit.  Please make sure that you bring your note card if you are using one.  As usual, there will be a "notes" test and a "no notes" test.  If you need help for the test, I am here briefly this PM (need to leave for doctor's appt. by 2:40PM) and could also talk to you during activity today.  Or I could see you tomorrow p. 5 (am in the theater lobby) or during the break after p. 5 in our room.

  Thursday you will be watching a video that is for fun and education, but doesn't involve direct work, so if you somehow are missing class that day, no big deal.

  If you are missing work (check grade book will be totally updated today) please come to AFT on Wednesday and check in with me to make a plan!  The semester ends very soon after break and I want to make sure you all get caught up.  Thanks, Ms. L

DUE DATES:
• none this week!  :)

week of 8 December

Hi all,
 I forgot to post this week!  My bad!! Anyway, we did photosynthesis and cellular respiration this week and you had a chance to work on a review sheet yesterday in class.  Today is getting ready for the test on Tuesday.  The unit guide for cell processes is in your folder.  You can use a note card for the test.
  Please talk to me/e-mail if you need help.  I will be after school on Monday until 2:45PM then I have to leave for a doctor's appointment.  Thanks, Ms. L

DUE DATES:
• protein synthesis questions Thursday 11 Dec
• snail lab Thursday 11 Dec
• cell processes test Tuesday 16 Dec

update for week of 1 December - link to codon wheel

Hey everyone,
  Here is a link to the codon wheel that will help you with the protein synthesis follow-up questions.  Please remember these are due next Thursday 11 Dec.  Please come AFT if you need help!  Ms. L

DUE DATES:
• protein synthesis follow-up questions due Thursday 11 Dec

LINK:

Codon wheel for translating RNA into amino acids (protein)

week of 1 December

Hi there,
  This week we will be talking about protein synthesis (how proteins are made).  Today, you did the lab where you extracted your own DNA.  You'll also be getting time to work on a project on protein synthesis that is due next week on Thursday.  There will be a test on cell functions the Tuesday before vacation (16 Dec.)
  Come to AFT if you need help!  Thanks, Ms. Leary

DUE DATES:
• Protein synthesis assignment due Thursday 11 Dec.
• Cell Processes test - Tuesday 16 Dec.