Wednesday, December 7th

Today in class we
Played biology review jeopardy

Homework:
Review for semester exam
ALL MISSING WORK AND COMPLETE NOTEBOOK DUE ON FINAL EXAM DATE

Monday, December 5th

Today in class we:
Enjoyed a tasty little picnic!
Started to review for final exam

Homework:
Final Exam Review: see review for requirments.
deadline for turning in late work is Friday, December 9th

Tuesday, November 28th

Today in class we:
Filled out class evaluation
Handed back and reviewed Chapter 7 tests
Began Chapter 8 material

Homework
Chapter 8-1 assessment

Monday, November 21st

Today in class we:
- Heard and reflected on science in the news report
- Reviewed passive transport mechanism
- Started Diffusion/Osmosis Lab

Homework:
Be prepared on Wednesday for review of Chapter 7 material

Thursday November 17th

- Discussed Cell Membrane, Cell Wall, Diffusion
- Heard news about avian flu

Homework
Due Tuesday: Chapter 7 Review #1-35

Thursday, November 10th

Today in class we:
- Heard Science in the News presentation
- Worked on Edible Cell activity
- Handed in notebooks

November 2, 2005

Today in class we:
Discussed the difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells
Worked on cell surface lab

Extra Credit Opportunity

What: Reef Watchers
Come learn and practice how to identify fish, limu, corals and other sea creatures. You will also learn how to count species and keep data. Bring swimsuit, towel, snorkel, mask, waterbottle, lunch for a day of sun, water, and underwater exploration. 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult
When: Saturday, November 12th 9am-2pm
Where: Richardson Beach

What you need to do:
1. Call Jan or Sarah Moon at 935-3475 to register, its free, but they need an idea of who is coming.
2. Go and participate Saturday November 12
3. Write a short paper answer these questions:
- Who were the instructors?
- What did you learn?
- What were 10 different species that you saw during your expedition, and give me a brief description of at least 5?
- Personal statement

Turn it in before Thanksgiving break for a possible 20 extra credit points

October 31, 2005

Today in class we:
- Handed back Chapter 2 Tests
- Reviewed tests and set retake day (Monday November 7th after school)
- Heard and reflected on science current event project
- Started Chapter 7 material

Homework:
Chapter 7 section 1 Review on page 173

October 27th 2005

Today in class we:
Took Chapter 2 Test

Upcoming:
On Monday we will hand back and go over test, set retake date, and Start Chapter 7 material

October 25th, 2005

Today in class we:
- Handed in Lipid Lab and post lab questions, chapter 2 review material
- Reviewed for Chapter 2 Test

Upcoming
Morning study session Thursday morning 7:15 am
Chpter 2 test Thursday in class.
Pick up corrected chapter review from folders on Wednesday to study from

October 21th, 2005

Today in class we:
Finished discussion about lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Worked on lipid lab.

Homework due Tuesday:
- Comploete lipid lab by tuesday (come in afterschool or at break if you need to finish this lab)
- Chapter Review ( see exceptions on previous post)
- Be prepared to review chapter material

Noteworthy:
- Chapter Review Outline Guides are available in the envelope outside my door, come pick one up!
- Study party Thursday morning 7:15 in room 411

October 19th, 2005

Today in class we:
-Took pop quiz #3, corrected and graded
- Heard science in the news report
- Took notes on lipids

Upcoming:
Friday: Finish notes on chapter 2, lipid lab
Tuesday: Review for chapter 2 test ( CHAPTER 2 REVIEW DUE)
Thursday: Study party 7am, chapter 2 test!

October 17th, 2005

Today in biology we:
- Discussed carbohydrates and lipids
- Reviewed ingredients on nutrition labels
- Heard science in the news presentations

Homework:
Chapter 2 Review pgs 57-59, EXCLUDE #s 9,10,22-25; 27,28,36, creative writing; 9,10

Test next Tuesday, October 25th

For more study help, go to http://phschool.com and enter cba-1020 under webcode

October 13th, 2005

Today in class we:
- Discussed organic molecules
- Class activity reading food nutrition labels

No homework. All work due Friday, last day of quarter.

October 11, 2005

Today in class we:
- Heard and reflected on science current event
- Finished pH lab and make corrections on quiz
- Begin discussion of organic molecules

Homework: due Thursday October 13th
Section 2-3 assessment on page 48

October 6th, 2005

Today in class we:
worked on pH lab
took chapter 2 quiz

October 4th, 2005

Today in class we:
Discussed ideas of acids, bases, and pH
Started pH indicator lab

Homework:
Study for quiz on Thursday covering material from Chapter 2, sections 1, and 2

September 29th, 2005

Today in class we:
- Handed in periodic table posters
- took 5 point quiz, and reviewed it
- finished notes on properties of water
- listened to story on melting of arctic waters
- wrote reflection
- handed in notebooks for grade

September 27th, 2005

Today in class we:
Worked on Periodic Table of Essential Elements and Model structures
Discussed properties of water
Heard a report on science in the news

Homework due Thursday:
Periodic posters
2-2 Section review questions 1-5

September 22, 2005

Today in class we:
- Checked homework
- Discussed atoms, compounds, isotopes, ions, valence electrons, shells, ionic bonds, covalent bonds
- Assigned list of essential elements and what needs to be known about them by the end of the chapter

September 19, 2005

Today in class we:
- Handed back and reviewed Chapter 1 tests
- Wrote action plans for Biology class
- Listened to science in the news presentations and wrote reflections
- Discussed beginning of chapter 2 - The Nature of Matter

Homework: due Wednesday, September 21
- Read Chapter 2, Section 1 and complete the section 1 review 1-6 in your notebooks

* Check out this great chemistry related website!
http://www.chemsoc.org/viselements/pages/pertable_fla.html

September 15, 2005

Today in class we:
- took chapter 1 test
- handed in lab reports

Septemeber 13, 2005

Today in class we:
- Discussed the upcoming test
Review session Thursday morning at 7am in rm 411
- Finished Metric System Lab
Due in class on Thursday before test

Homework: Due Thursday
Study study study for this test! Work smart and you will do well

Check out the extra credit opportunities below

September Extra Credit Opportunities

September is Women's Health Month.
The Hawaii COunty Committee on the Status of Women is sponsoring some FREE workshops to educate people (male and female type people) about women's health issues.

The assignment:
Go to one of the workshops mentioned below.
Participate, learn lots, have fun. Write me a one page reaction addressing
- The date, time, and location of the workshop
- The name of the presenter
- The topics learned at the workshop
- A personal statement

If you want to participate, please call and sign up with Jean at 961-8211

The opportunities:

Friday, September 16
Health Benefits of Meditation
5-7pm
*Call for location and directions

Saturday, September 24
Fitness Fair: Introduction to Pilates and Yoga
Hawaii Naniloa Resort Spa on Banyan Drive
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Tuesday, September 27
Heart Math - a look at heart health
PACE building next to Hilo Iron Works Studio
6:00pm-7:30pm

September 9, 2005

Today in class we:
- Turned in reflection on chimpanzee genome comparison
- Began labwork
- Handed out review for test

Homework: due Tuesday, September 13
- Finish all parts of the lab that can be done at home- this includes identify parts of the microscope, reading prelab information, doing any metric conversions. BE READY TO FINISH LAB ON TUESDAY

Tuesday:
Jesse and Adam will present their science in the news
Finish lab work
review for test

Thursday:
Morning review for the test in Ms Virkus' room at 7:00am
Labwork due
Questions about the test
Test

September 7, 2005

Today in class we got through a lot of buisness and some notes
Class included:
- Handing back quiz and reviewing the answers ( keep quiz for study)
- Listened to news report on the genome mapping and comparision of apes
to listen to this program again go to: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4826786
or go to npr.org click on Health and Science, go to the third page of stories and click on the link for DNA shows Human-Ape Links, Differences
- Notes on tools and procedures that scientists use, metric system, SI

Homework:
Reflection on news article written or typed on paper to be turned in

August 26, 2005

Today in class we accomplished:
- NPR news radio program on the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. To listen to the report or for more information log on to: http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1007
- Inquiry activity: the Black Box lab

Homework: Due Tuesday, August 30
- reflection on Ivory Billed Woodpecker story ( see Science in the News Assignment for reflection requirments)
- Black Box Lab questions
- Packet started on Tuesday in class ( dealing with hypotheses, variables, and replication) finished.

August 24, 2005

Today in class we:
-disussed the role of hypothesis, variables (dependent, independent)

Homework: due Friday, August 26
- rewrite design an experiment assignment. Include:
- set of observations made at home
- 3 questions based around those observations
- Write a hypothesis based on one of your questions (rememeber a hypothesis is a statement, testable, an explanation on trial, using if-then logic)
- Identify the dependent and independent variables.

August 22, 2005

Today in class we covered:
How scientists conduct science through experimentation
- Activity: Why is replication in science important?
- Discussion
- Class notes (hypothesis, designing and constructing an experiment)

Homework: due Wednesday August 24
Design an experiment
1. Make a set of observations about something at home
2. Ask 3 questions based on your observations
3. Write a hypothesis based on one of your questions
4. Design an experiment to test your hypothesis
- identify the variables, what materials would you need
5. Describe how you would test your hypothesis

Read Chapter 1 in the text

If you have not gotten your book, make sure to stop buy the buisness office by Wednesday and purchase it!

August 17,2005

Today in Class:
- Do Now
- Notebook Setup (Right side for class notes/activities; Left side homework, study, research)
- Current Events Assignment
( 9/7: Adam, 9/13: Jesse, 9/19: Alayna, 9/27: Kalysa, 10/4: Nicole, 10/11: Koa, 1 0/25:Bryant, 10/31:Elizabeth, 11/2:Trevor, 11/8: Christen, 11/15: Razirre, 11/21: Shannon, 11/29: Ali)
- Microscopic "Oxen" Algea Report: for more info go to www.npr.org
- Notes on Chapter 1: What is science?

Homework due 8/22/05
Buy textbook
Read chapter 1, be ready to discuss on Monday

Welcome to the 2005/6 Biology website.
Thursday, August 11, 2005 Today was an introduction to Biology class. We filled out info cards, set up folders, took pictures, reviewed the syllabus, and sent letters home to parents.

Homework assigned: -Letter to parents needs to signed by both parent and student along with parent information.
-Read Chapter 1 in Biology Text, be prepared to discuss on Wednesday
Due: Wednesday, August 17