Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements: (Calendar)

1. None

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CC.9-12.G.CO.11: Prove theorems about parallelograms. 

Big Idea:

1. Properties of convex polygons can be understood in terms of the triangles they are composed of.   

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Coin Drive Donations
3. Distribute Parent Letter
4. Chapter 6: Prequiz
5. Introduce Section 6.1
1. Dodecagon
6. Class time for Homework: Sec.6-1; #s 1-21, 29-31

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

1. Sec.6-1; #s 1-21, 29-31
2. (If Time Allows) Review: Chapter 06 Cumulative Test Study Guide 

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

1. Quiz Tomorrow over Naming of Compounds (Formulas from Names)

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. Naming systems for chemical compounds are based on the type of bond present. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task
3. Return Naming Quiz
4. Review: Writing Formulas from Names (Extra Practice:  Names of Compounds)
5. Writing Formulas from Names (Ionic Compounds vs. Covalent Compounds)
6. Class Time to Complete Worksheet: 
7. As Time Allows:  Reach Chapter 3, Section 1. from Chemistry: Precision and Design

Homework:

1. Complete 'Assignent #2' from Worksheet Packet (Due Tomorrow)

***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. Check Reading Assignment (Ch 23, Section 1)
1. Review and answer questions.
4. Finish Video:  Standard Deviants:  Biology:  Heredity and Inheritance (About 10 minutes)
5. Video:  Meiosis and Mitosis

Homework:  

1. None.

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Discussion Questions for Heart Rate Laboratory Due TOMORROW. 

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.
2. The circulatory system is composed of various organs and cells that are responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body.  

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Return Reading Check-Up
3. Entry Task
4. Introduce Circulatory System
1. BrainPop: Circulatory System
5. Circulatory System Reading Assignment (Due Thursday)
1. Read Chapter 25, Section A.   
2. Define each of the HIGHLIGHTED Words in Your OWN Words, then write a sentence using the word in CONTEXT.  (There are 17)

Homework:

1. Discussion Questions for the Heart Rate Laboratory (Click HERE!) (Due Thursday) 
2. Finish reading Chapter 25 = Write Definitions.  (See above) (Due Thursday)

***Trigonometry***

Announcements:

1. Mid Year Exam Tomorrow!

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. 
3. Graphs of Trignometric functions of the form y=d + a sin(bx + c) can be manipulated in a predictable fashion.  

Class Outline: 

1. Class time to work on Mid-Year Exam Practice and ask Questions

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. Complete Mid-Year Exam Practice (Answer Key HERE)