Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements: (Calendar)

1. Next Test:  Chapter 5 on January 28th.

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.G.SRT.5: Use congruence...criteria for triangles to solve problems and prove relationships. 

Big Idea:

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

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Coin Drive Donations
3. Introduce Section 5-8
4. Class time for new Homework: Sec. 5-8; Read Pgs 368-371; Problems Pgs 372-373 #s 1-21

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

1. Sec. 5-8; Read Pgs 368-371; Problems Pgs 372-373 #s 1-21

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Beginning QTR3 - Students will need a notebook SPECIFICALLY for Entry Tasks.  Please be sure you have obtained one prior to January 27th.
2. Quiz on Monday over Naming of Compounds 

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. Return Periodic Table Trends Quiz / Review
1. Opportunity for Correction (for Partial Credit)
4. Extra Practice:  Names of Compounds
5. Prep for Quiz on Monday

Homework:

1. Complete corrections for Periodic Table Trends Quiz (Due Wednesday)

***Biology***

Announcements:

1. None. 

Standards and Benchmarks (Biology 9-12):

1. EALR 4.9-11.LS1G:  Cells us the DNA that forms their genes to encode enzymes and her proteins that allow a cell to grow and divide to produce more cells, and to respond to the environment. 
2. EALR 4.9-11.LS1H:  Genes are carred on chromosomes.  Animal cells contain two copies of each chromosome with genetic information that regulate body structure and functions.  Most cells dived by a processes called mitosis, in which the genetic information is copied so that each new cell contains exact copies of the original chromosomes.   (Primary Focus)

Big Idea(s):

1. Organisms reproduce by passing genetic information to their offspring.

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task
3. Introduction to New Topic:  Heredity/Genetics/Reproduction 
4. Video:  Standard Deviants:  Biology:  Heredity and Inheritance
5. Pre-Reading Assignment:  Section 23.1 from Textbook.  (If Time)

Homework:  

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****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Reading Check-up on January 28th (Over 26.A)
2. Entry Task Notebooks Due in Class on Monday

Standards and Benchmarks (Life Science 6-8):

1. EALR 4.6-8.LS1C:  Multicellular organisms have specialized cells that perform different functions.  These cells join together to form tissues that give organs their structure and enable organs to perform specialized functions within organ systems.
2. EALR 4.6-8.LS1C:  Describe the components and functions of the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems in humans and how these systems interact.  

Big Idea:

1. The respiratory system is composed of cells that form various tissues that aid in the breathing process. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Announcement:  Discussion Questions for the Heart Rate Laboratory
3. Entry Task
1. Turn in Entry Tasks
4. Respiratory System Review:
1. BrainPop:  Respiratory System
5. Class time to complete Respiratory System Worksheets or other work.  
6. As Time Allows:  
1. Circulatory System:
1. BrainPop: Circulatory System

Homework:

1. Discussion Questions for the Heart Rate Laboratory (Click HERE!)
2. Begin Reading: 
1. Chapter 26, Section A: The Respiratory System
1. Reading Check-up on Tuesday, January 28th.  
3. (If Necessary) Respiratory System Worksheets.

*****Trigonometry******

Announcements:

1. Mid Year Project Due Monday January 27th

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. Distribute Mid-Year Exam Practice (Answer Key HERE)
2. Class time to work on Mid-Year Exam Practice or PACE pgs 39-40. 
3. If Time:  Work on Mid-Year Project

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. Continue work on Mid-Year Project
1. Instructions:  Basics of Trigonometry Display
2. Complete PACE pages 39-40
3. Complete Mid-Year Exam Practice (Answer Key HERE)