August 28th

Today in class we:
- Handed back, corrected, and reviewed scientific process quiz
- Discussed ionic and covalent bonds in relation to organic molecules
- Viewed Carbon video

Homework due Thursday:
Read section 2.2 (pg 40-43) and answer questions 1-5 in the section 2 review on pg 43 ***** This homework must be done in order to participate in the lab on Thursday.

August 20th

Do Now:
1. Do the following conversions:
15m = ____ cm = ____ um
135L = ____ ml = ____ kL
35,000 um = _____ cm
125 mg= ____ g
2. Write the proper procedure for preparing a slide for viewing under a compound microscope.
3. Write three rules for using a compound light microscope

Today in class we:
- Reviewed and discussed the scientific method ( data collection, analysis, and conclusion)
- Finished lab work

Homework due Wednesday
- Simpon's Scientific Method practice sheet, Data Analysis and Interpreting Worksheet and Graphing Practice.
- Introduction Lab due
- Quiz on Wednesday on scientific method and lab techniques

***** Additional metric system practice

August 9th

Do Now ( White River Dolphin of the Yangtze River)
1. Give this story a title
2. Summarize the issues of this story or event.
3. What are the implications of this story or event on the larger community.
4. How does this story apply to science.
5. What are your thought and opinions regarding this story.
To learn more about this issue visit the Baiji Foundation website

In class today we
- discussed components of the scientific method and variables

Homework:
Have pre-lab work completed before lab on Monday

August 7th

Do Now:
What are the goals of science? What role does science play in society?
Give an example of science you have heard out lately.

Today in class we:
Discussed first stages of scientific process: observation, question, inference, and prediction
Black box lab

Homework due Thursday:
Completed lab write up

Welcome Back Students

Welcome to Biology Class!

Do Now for 8/3
Who Are You?
1. Tell me one thing you did this summer?
2. Tell me one thing you are hoping to learn in this class?
3. Tell me one thing you like to do outside of class?

Grade Contract
1. What grade will you strive to earn for 1st quarter?
2. Give 3 specific ways in which you work toward your grade goal.
3. Give 3 specific ways that Ms. Virkus can help you achieve this goal.

Homework due Tuesday 8/7
- Cover text book
- Return signed parent letter
- Bring all materials to class