Wednesday, December 18th, 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; Read Pgs 268-269; Problems Pgs 270-271 #s 2-6
4. Review of Two-Column Proof
5. Class Work Time for: Sec.4-7; Problems Pg 271 #s 8-11

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

1.  Sec.4-7; Problems Pg 271 #s 8-11 <Assignment List Click Here>
2. Additional Practice Sheets (Distributed in Class)

**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. Answer Questions about Element Assignment
4. Video:  The Metalloids
1. Students should take notes during the video as they will be expected to be able to recite some unique characteristics of these elements.  

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. Review:  
1. The Respiratory System.
4. Assignment:  Parts of the Respiratory System
1. Key Parts of the Respiratory System
5. 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. Read section 10.4 to identify the key parts/functions of the respiratory system.  
1. Make a list of the key parts/functions of the respiratory system.
2. Describe how the respiratory system and the circulatory system are related
3. Describe the role of red blood cells in both the circulatory and the respiratory system. 
3. Blood Cell Narrative

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

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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.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 Task
3. Genes/DNA: Cassiopea Project Video:  Chromosomes
4. Video:  The Lives of Cells

Homework:

1. None
2. TEST DOCUMENT

****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. Return Test for Signatures
2. Review Graphing Assignments 
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)
3. Class Time for Homework: PACE 1135 Pgs 19-20

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. PACE 1135 Pgs 19-20 (Due Tomorrow)
2. Graphing Sine and Cosine (Due Tomorrow) (Turn in via Homework Submission form)
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)