Blog Closed

Dear Kingspoint Christian School Community, 

The 2013-2014 school year has come to an end.    The blog for Mr. Wilcox's classes at Kingspoint will remain accessible until July, at which point it will be deleted.    

Kind Regards, 
Mr. Wilcox

Tuesday, June 3rd

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Clean Classroom

Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Clean Classroom

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Clean Classroom

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Clean Classroom

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. None.

Monday, June 2nd, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Finish Final Exam Today

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**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Complete Year-End Review Packet

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Return Quizzes / Review

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Class Time for:  
1. Completing the Year-End- Review Assignment

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. None.

Friday, May 30th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Finish Final Exam

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****Photography****

Announcements:

1. Today is a CATCH-UP Day.   
2. Students should utilize today's class period to finish any currently incomplete assignments. 

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Final Exam Today

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1. Prepare for Final Exam

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Time to Complete: 
1. Review Assignments Packet
2. Due:  June 2nd
3. Grading:   
1. The methodology of grading will be determined by the following:
1. Students who utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity and utilize class time effectively to complete the packet, ask questions where appropriate, and deepen understanding of the material will have the assignment treated as a quiz grade, and it will be assessed primarily as complete/incomplete. 
2. Students who do not utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity, and do not utilize class time effectively to complete the packet will have the packet graded for accuracy and the score will be treated as a test score.  
2. There will be no extensions to the due date or late assignments accepted.
3. Packets not turned in will receive zeros which will have a significant negative affect on current grades.  
4. Mr. Wilcox will make the final determination - for each student, individually, as to the methodology of grading on June 2nd when the assignment is due. 

Homework:

1. Year end review packet.  Due June 2nd.  

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. MiniQuiz:  Photosynthesis
3. Class Time for:
1. Completing the following worksheets:
1. Genetics/Evolution
2. Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis, DNA, Protein Synthesis

Homework:  

1. Complete:
1. Genetics/Evolution
2. Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Meiosis, DNA, Protein Synthesis

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Class Time for:  
1. Completing the Year-End- Review Assignment

Homework:

1. Complete Year-End Review Assignment

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. None.

Wednesday, May 28th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Final Exam Today

Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Prepare for Final Exam

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Time to Complete: 
1. Review Assignments Packet
2. Due:  June 2nd
3. Grading:   
1. The methodology of grading will be determined by the following:
1. Students who utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity and utilize class time effectively to complete the packet, ask questions where appropriate, and deepen understanding of the material will have the assignment treated as a quiz grade, and it will be assessed primarily as complete/incomplete. 
2. Students who do not utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity, and do not utilize class time effectively to complete the packet will have the packet graded for accuracy and the score will be treated as a test score.  
2. There will be no extensions to the due date or late assignments accepted.
3. Packets not turned in will receive zeros which will have a significant negative affect on current grades.  
4. Mr. Wilcox will make the final determination - for each student, individually, as to the methodology of grading on June 2nd when the assignment is due. 

Homework:

1. Year end review packet.  Due June 2nd.  

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Review:  
1. Cell Structure and Photosynthesis
2. Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, DNA, Protein Synthesis
3. Genetics, Creation/Evolution

Homework:  

1. Study for Mini-Quiz

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Review Ecosystems Unit Test

Homework:

1. None Today

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. None.

Tuesday, May 28th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.A.SSE.1 - Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. 

Big Idea:

1. Basic properties of special geometric figures can be used to solve complex problems. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Class time for:   Prepare for Final Exam

Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Prepare for Final Exam

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Time to Complete: 
1. Review Assignments Packet
2. Due:  June 2nd
3. Grading:   
1. The methodology of grading will be determined by the following:
1. Students who utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity and utilize class time effectively to complete the packet, ask questions where appropriate, and deepen understanding of the material will have the assignment treated as a quiz grade, and it will be assessed primarily as complete/incomplete. 
2. Students who do not utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity, and do not utilize class time effectively to complete the packet will have the packet graded for accuracy and the score will be treated as a test score.  
2. There will be no extensions to the due date or late assignments accepted.
3. Packets not turned in will receive zeros which will have a significant negative affect on current grades.  
4. Mr. Wilcox will make the final determination - for each student, individually, as to the methodology of grading on June 2nd when the assignment is due. 

Homework:

1. Year end review packet.  Due June 2nd.  

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Review:  Cell Structure and Photosynthesis

Homework:  

1. Study for Mini-Quiz

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Ecosystems Unit Test Today

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS2A:  An ecosystem consists of all the populations living within a specific area and the nonliving factors they interact with. 
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS2C:  The major source of energy for ecosystems on Earth's surface is sunlight.  Producers transform the energy of sunlight into the chemical energy of food through photosynthesis.   This food energy is used by plants, and all other organisms to carry on life processes.  Nearly all organisms on the surface of Earth depend on this energy source.  

Big Idea:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Ecosystems Unit Test

Homework:

1. None Today.

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. No Class Today (Senior Trip)

Friday, May 27th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Review for Final Exam 

Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Review for Final Exam 

****Photography****

Announcements:

1. Today is a CATCH-UP Day.   
2. Students should utilize today's class period to finish any currently incomplete assignments. 

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.A.SSE.1 - Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. 

Big Idea:

1. Basic properties of special geometric figures can be used to solve complex problems. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Review: SGR Chapter 12, #'s 1-36 Even
3. Class time for:  Preparing for Chapter 12 Test

Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Prepare for Chapter 12 Test

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Return Final Exam and Review as Necessary
4. Review Assignments Packet
1. Due:  June 2nd
2. Grading:   
1. The methodology of grading will be determined by the following:
1. Students who utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity and utilize class time effectively to complete the packet, ask questions where appropriate, and deepen understanding of the material will have the assignment treated as a quiz grade, and it will be assessed primarily as complete/incomplete. 
2. Students who do not utilize the assignment as a learning opportunity, and do not utilize class time effectively to complete the packet will have the packet graded for accuracy and the score will be treated as a test score.  
2. There will be no extensions to the due date or late assignments accepted.
3. Packets not turned in will receive zeros which will have a significant negative affect on current grades.  
4. Mr. Wilcox will make the final determination - for each student, individually, as to the methodology of grading on June 2nd when the assignment is due. 

Homework:

1. Year end review packet.  Due June 2nd.  

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  Unit Quiz Today.

Big Idea(s):

1. A strong defense of a Biblical view of creation requires deep knowledge of key issues in genetics and heredity.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Video:  A Case for Faith

Homework:  

1. None

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Nitrogen-Oxygen-Carbon Cycle Quiz on Today.

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS2A:  An ecosystem consists of all the populations living within a specific area and the nonliving factors they interact with. 
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS2C:  The major source of energy for ecosystems on Earth's surface is sunlight.  Producers transform the energy of sunlight into the chemical energy of food through photosynthesis.   This food energy is used by plants, and all other organisms to carry on life processes.  Nearly all organisms on the surface of Earth depend on this energy source.  

Big Idea:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Quiz Today

Homework:

1. Study for the Ecosystems Unit Test
1. Study Guides for Ecosystems Unit Tests

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. No Class Today (Senior Trip)

Tuesday, May 20th 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.A.SSE.1 - Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. 

Big Idea:

1. Basic properties of special geometric figures can be used to solve complex problems. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Review: Sec 12-7; #s 1-6, 9-11, 19-21
3. Class time for:  SGR Chapter 12, #'s 1-36 Even
4. Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Class time for:  SGR Chapter 12, #'s 1-36 Even

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Final Exam Study Guide is Posted HERE
2. Final Exam, Part I is on TODAY.   Part II will begin on Tuesday.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Final Exam - Part II.

Homework:

1. None.

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  Unit Quiz Today.

Big Idea(s):

1. A strong defense of a Biblical view of creation requires deep knowledge of key issues in genetics and heredity.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Quiz - Creation/Evolution

Homework:  

1. None

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Nitrogen-Oxygen-Carbon Cycle Quiz on TOMORROW (This is a date change.)

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS2A:  An ecosystem consists of all the populations living within a specific area and the nonliving factors they interact with. 
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS2C:  The major source of energy for ecosystems on Earth's surface is sunlight.  Producers transform the energy of sunlight into the chemical energy of food through photosynthesis.   This food energy is used by plants, and all other organisms to carry on life processes.  Nearly all organisms on the surface of Earth depend on this energy source.  

Big Idea:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (Complete from Yesterday)
3. BrainPop: Ozone Layer
4. United Streaming:  Carbon Cycle Skill Builder 
5. United Streaming:  Carbon Cycle Video (Not completed Today)
6.  BrainPop: Nitrogen
7. United Streaming: Nitrogen Cycle
8. United Streaming: Oxygen Cycle
9. Review for Quiz as Time Allows

Homework:

1. Study for Tomorrow's Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle Quiz
2. Study for the Ecosystems Unit Test
1. Study Guides for Ecosystems Unit Tests

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. No Class Today (Senior Trip)

Monday, May 19th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. 
   

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.A.SSE.1 - Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context. 

Big Idea:

1. Basic properties of special geometric figures can be used to solve complex problems. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Review: Section 12-6
3. Class time for: Sec 12-7; #s 1-6, 9-11, 19-21
4. Click Here for Assignment List) (Click Here for Homework Answer Keys)

1. Class time for: Sec 12-7; #s 1-6, 9-11, 19-21

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Final Exam Study Guide is Posted HERE
2. Final Exam, Part I is on TODAY.   Part II will begin on Tuesday.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Final Exam - Part I.

Homework:

1. Study for Final Exam

***Biology***

Announcements:

1.  Unit Quiz on Tuesday Next Week.

Big Idea(s):

1. A strong defense of a Biblical view of creation requires deep knowledge key issues in genetics and heredity.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task (None Today)
3. Turn in Entry Task Notebooks (If not already done)
4. Prepare for tomorrow's Unit Quiz.

Homework:  

1. Prepare for Unit Quiz
1. Study Guide HERE.

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Nitrogen-Oxygen-Carbon Cycle Quiz on Tuesday, next week.
2. Prepare for Carbon-Nitrogen-Oxygen Cycle Quiz Study Guide Here.

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS2A:  An ecosystem consists of all the populations living within a specific area and the nonliving factors they interact with. 
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS2C:  The major source of energy for ecosystems on Earth's surface is sunlight.  Producers transform the energy of sunlight into the chemical energy of food through photosynthesis.   This food energy is used by plants, and all other organisms to carry on life processes.  Nearly all organisms on the surface of Earth depend on this energy source.  

Big Idea:

1. 
   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task 
3. United Streaming:  Carbon Cycle Skill Builder (Only if time)
4. United Streaming:  Carbon Cycle Video
5. United Streaming: Nitrogen Cycle
6. United Streaming: Oxygen Cycle

Homework:

1. Prepare for Tomorrow's Nitrogen-Carbon-Oxygen Cycle Quiz

****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. 
   

Standards and Benchmarks:

1. CCSS-GSRT.1
2. Understand that by similarity, side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle, leading to definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute triangles
3. CCSS-GSRT.7
1. Explain and use the relationship between sine and cosine of complementary angles.
4. CCSS-F-TF
1. Explain how the unit circle in the coordinate plane enables the extension of trigonometric functions to all real numbers, interpreted as radian measures of angles traversed counterclockwise around the unit circle.  

Big Idea:

1. Fundamental math skills are the building blocks upon which trigonometric skills are built.

Class Outline: 

1. Attendance
2. Return Final Exam and Review

Homework:  (Click Here for Assignment Pacing Guide)

1. None.