Monday, January 6th, 2014

!!Welcome to 2014!!

*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 Additional Practice Sheets (From December 20th)
4. Introduce Section 4.9.   Review Concepts.
5. Class Work Time for:  Sec.4-9; Read Pgs 285-288; Problems Pgs 288-289 #s 1-8, 12-20

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

1. Sec.4-9; Read Pgs 285-288; Problems Pgs 288-289 #s 1-8, 12-20

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Presentation Workday Tomorrow and Thursday.   Bring Laptops if desired.  
2. Presentations will Begin on January 13th (Monday).   

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
3. Presentation Reminders
1. Expectations
1. See instructions sheet below
4. Video:  Transition Metals 

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. Calendar Review
4. Review: Components of the Circulatory and Respiratory System.
5. Finish:
1. Assignment:  Blood Cell Narrative (Start with the Heart, End at the Heart)

Homework:  

1. Blood Cell Narrative (Due:  End of Day Tomorrow)

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Welcome Back!

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. Review:
1. Brainpop: Cells
2. Brainpop: Cell Structures
3. Brainpop: Cellular Respiration
4. Brainpop: Genetics
4. Review Assignment:  Cell Brochure

Homework:

1. Cell Brochure Assignment

****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. Course To Date Review
2. Class Time for Homework: PACE 1135 Pgs 29-32

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. PACE 1135 Pgs 29-32