Thursday, November 14th

*Geometry*
Announcements:

1. Test over Chapter 3 on Nov. 20th.

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.G.CO.1:  Know precise definitions...based on the undefined notions of point, line...
2. CC.9-12.G.CO.9: Prove geometric theorems about lines and angles. 
3. CC.9-12.G.GPE.5:  Prove the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines and use the to solve problems. 

Big Idea:

1. Special properties of angles and lines allow complex geometric problems to be solved.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Review: RTGO, Ch.3; Problems Pg 201 #'s 1-25
3. Class time for Homework: 

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

1. Ch.3.SGR; Problems Pgs 202-204 #'s 1-21 (Modification:  Students may complete ODD only)  <Assignment List Click Here>

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Quiz over Chapter 7, November 18th

Standards and Benchmarks:

1. EALR4.9-11.PS2A:  Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.   The nucleus of an atom take up very little of the atom's volume but makes up almost all of the mass.  The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, which are much more massive than the electrons surrounding the nucleus.  Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.   

Big Idea:

1. We understand the structure of the atom by deductive reasoning.
2. Atoms are composed of subatomic particles that determine their chemical properties.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Understanding Atomic Structure and Emission Spectra of Elements
1. Video #1:  Cassiopeia Project: Structure
2. Video #2:  Cassiopeia Project: Spectral Lines
3. Entry Task
4. Class time to work on:  Study Guide for Test

Homework:

1. Begin completion of Study Guide.

***Biology***

Announcements:

1. New Unit:  Digestion/Respiration and Energy Conversion

Standards and Benchmarks (Biology 9-12):

1. EALR 4.9-11.LS1F: All of the functions of cells are based on chemical reactions.   Food molecules are broken down to provide the energy and the chemical constituents needed to synthesize other molecules.  Breakdown and synthesis are made possible by proteins called enzymes.  Some of these enzymes enable the cell to store energy in special chemicals, such as ATP, that are needed to drive the many other chemical reactions in the cell.  

Big Idea(s):

1. Continued from Previous Unit:  Cells are the smallest unit of a living organism.   Within cells are the essential parts for photosynthesis and cellular respiration.  
2. Continued from Previous Unit: Organelles carry out the essential functions of the cell.
3. New:  Many different molecules are used/produced/consumed by organisms.   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Introduce new unit:  Nutrition and Digestion
3. Class time for Reading Assignment

Homework:  

1. Reading Assignment:  Read Section 9.1, complete Section 9.1 Review, page 154.  All questions. 

****Life Science****

Plant Cell

Animal Cell

Announcements:  

1. Useful Resources:  Cell Structure and Function Websites
2. !!!! Change !!!! Quiz: Microscope Basics: November 18th
3. Additional Resource for current lessons:
1. Virtual Cell 
2. Microscope Quiz
3. Virtual Microscope

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS1A:  All organisms are composed of cells, which carry out the many functions needed to sustain life.
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS1A: (Performance Task): Draw and describe observations made with a microscope showing that plants and animals are made of cells, and explain that cells are the fundamental unit of life.
3. EALR 4.6-8.LS1D:  Both plant and animal cells must carry on life functions, so they have parts in common, such as nuclei, cytoplasm, cell membranes, and mitochondria.  But plants have specialized cell parts, such as chloroplasts for photosynthesis and cell walls, which provide plants their overall structure. 

Big Idea:

1. Cells are the basic units of living organisms, themselves consisting of many parts that have varying functions. 
2. Microscopes allow us to observe objects (specimens) with detail not possible with the naked eye. 
3. Essential Question:  What are the observable differences between plant and animal cells?

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Tasks:
3. Collect Entry Tasks
4. Class Time to Complete Yesterday's Activity:  
1. Viewing Cells Activity
1. Identify individual cells
1. Students allotted time to view multiple slides of cells to familiarize students with microscopes and finding cells.
2. On a clean sheet of paper:
1. Students must:
2. Sketch two 'plant' cells and two 'animal' cells:  Example
3. Provide the name of the cells being sketched.
2. Turn in sketches and descriptions
5. Review activity:  
1. Key Question:  What are the differences between plant and animal cells?
6. Basics of a Microscope Quiz Preparation Time
1. Quiz Expectation:
1. Be able to appropriately label each part of a Kingspoint Microscope AND a compound light microscope (Use Worksheet as a Guide)
2. Accurately describe the process of focusing a microscope.
3. Be able to identify the magnification being used on a microscope.
7. As Time Allows:  
1. Reading assignment:  Chapter 

Homework:  

1. Reading:  Read Chapter 4, Section B, Pages 54-62.  Due by Tuesday, November 19th.  (Reading Check Will Occur)
1. Reading Check:  A 2-question assessment.   
1. The reading check is a 2-question assessment designed to hold students accountable for assigned readings.  
2. Questions are chosen not to be difficult for an individual who has read appropriately. 
3. Reading check is weighted equivalent to a typical homework assignment.  

****Trigonometry****

Standards and Benchmarks:

1. CCSS-GSRT.1
1. 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
2. CCSS-GSRT.7
1. Explain and use the relationship between sine and cosine of complementary angles.
3. 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. Radians are the standard measure of angle in many areas of mathematics and engineering.
2. The Unit Circle is a standard circle used in trigonometric functions. 

Class Outline: 

1. Review work from last class. 
2. Class time for work. 

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. All students should have PACE book complete to page 53 by Monday.  
2. Please see assignment pacing guide (Linked above)