Friday, January 30, 2015

week of 26 Jan

Hi all,
  Weird week this week!  Today you are working on the mitosis/meiosis comparison chart.  I realize that focus levels are low due to the snow/early release concept.  In light of that, this chart is now due next Thursday 5 February.  Regardless, this is the only class time I am giving you!  You are welcome to work together and help each other out with this assignment.  Remember to use the glossary of terms to help yourself understand this material.

  We will be going over all of this in class, so don't panic if you are confused!!!  See me during AFT next week if you need help OK?  Ms. Leary

DUE DATES:
• Mitosis/Meiosis Comparison assignment - Thursday 5 February

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

week of 12 January

Hi all,
  Short week this week, just finishing up the cell cycle stuff and getting ready for the midterm.  Please note that the midterm review packet is not required, but is HIGHLY suggested!  You are welcome to work with other people on this and each section is worth 5 points if you do it.

  You can use your foldable on the midterm (there is no "no notes" part of the midterm).  Remember the midterm is worth 10% of the semester one grade.  The BEST way to create your foldable is to write everything you want on it from scratch (do not type).  While you can put old note cards in there, I HIGHLY suggest that you add to it if you do this.  Rewriting information is a great way to study and most students who have done this tell me they found it helpful.

  MISSING WORK???  Please check the gradebook!  If you see zeroes, I don't have the work from you.  You must hand this in by Tuesday 20 January at the latest.  Please see me if you are confused.

 AFT tomorrow: please come to either A or B session rather than C as I will be busy C with Honors Biology students.  If C is your only time open, then come in anyway.  Please also remember that we have AFT on Thursday and Friday too, so there is plenty of time to get help!

 Thanks, Ms. L

DUE DATES:
• cell cycle lab - submit electronically Tuesday 12 Jan
• cell cycle worksheet - hand in Tuesday 12 Jan
• test corrections - OPTIONAL - by Tuesday 12 Jan
• Midterm review packet - OPTIONAL -- HIGHLY SUGGESTED!!!! - show me by Tuesday 20 Jan
• Midterm exam:
      - per. 6 = Friday 23 Jan at 9:15 AM
      - per. 7 = Thursday 22 Jan at 1200

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

week of 5 January

Hello and welcome back!

  This week, we will be working on a mini-unit on how cell's reproduce. Today we are doing the notes on this and then you had time to do test corrections.  Next class you will do a mini-lab on the cell cycle. This will be the last new work before the midterm.  Next week will just be getting ready for the midterm exam.

  Please note that midterms are the week of 19 January.  I will be here each morning by 8 AM and also available for help after 1:30 each day.  Please come to AFT if you need help!  The midterm is cumulative for the first semester and you will have access to a note guide for the entire exam.  The midterm is worth 10% of the semester one grade.

  Some of you are missing work.  Next week on Wednesday you have a half day and the morning is devoted to 3 different AFT sections.  If you are missing work, please plan on scheduling yourself into one of those sessions!

  Thanks, Ms. Leary

DUE DATES:

• Test corrections due Tuesday 13 January
• Midterm Exam
    - period 7 on Thursday 22 Jan at 12:00
    - period 6 on Friday 23 Jan at 9:15