Thursday, December 19th, 2013

*Geometry*
Announcements:

1. None

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.G.CO.6:  Given two figures, use... rigid motions to decide if they are congruent. 

Big Idea:

1. Properties of triangle congruent allows us to solve complex geometric problems. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Collect Quiz Signatures
3. Review:   Sec.4-7; Problems Pg 271 #s 8-11
4. Class Work Time for:  Additional Practice Sheets (Distributed in Class)

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

1.  Additional Practice Sheets (Distributed in Class) <Assignment List Click Here>

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. None.

Standards and Benchmarks:

1. EALR4.9-11.PSC:  When elements are listed in order according to the number of protons, repeating patterns of physical and chemical properties identify families of elements with similar properties.  This Periodic Table is a consequence of the repeating pattern of outermost electrons.   

Big Idea:

1. The periodic table is a useful tool for understanding the properties of the atom.
2. Elements are grouped or classified according to similar chemical properties. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task
1. Discussion of Atomic Bonding
3. Work Day for Element Project

Homework:

1. Element Research Assignment
1. Reserve your Elements:  <Element Selection Form>
2. View what elements other people are researching.  <Responses HERE>
3. Bismuth Example and Format  (Microsoft PowerPoint Format)
4. Bismuth Example and Format (Google Apps [Presentation] Format)
5. Instructions Sheet
6. View All Element Project Files

***Biology***

Announcements:

1. 
   

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.  
2. EALR 4.9-11.LS1B:  The gradual combustion of carbon-containing compounds within cells, called cellular respiration, provides the primary energy source of living organisms... 

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. Entry Task
3. Collect Test Signatures and Corrections
4. Finish:
1. Assignment:  Parts of the Respiratory System
1. Key Parts of the Respiratory System
2. Assignment:  Blood Cell Narrative (Start with the Heart, End at the Heart)
1. Video:  GE: Journey Through the Circulatory System

Homework:  

1. Test Signatures and Corrections. 
2. Blood Cell Narrative

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. No Life Science Class Today:  Prep for Christmas Assembly

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. No Life Science Class Today:  Prep for Christmas Assembly

Big Idea:

1. No Life Science Class Today:  Prep for Christmas Assembly

Class Outline:

1. No Life Science Class Today:  Prep for Christmas Assembly

Homework:

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****Trigonometry****

Announcements:

1. None

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. 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 Graphing of Sine and Cosine
2. Class Time for Homework: PACE 1135 Pgs 19-20

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. Finish Online Graphs (If you have not done so already) 
1. Review Graphing Assignment:
1. Graphing of Sine and Cosine Functions (By Hand)
2. Click HERE for VIDEO instructions:
1. Setting up the Data Table
2. Setting up the Chart (Graph)