Wednesday, May 21st, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

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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

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1. Prepare for Chapter 12 Test

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

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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:

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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)