Monday, March 17th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. Images on the take home test did not print correctly.  You may view the test HERE, to check the appropriate images.   
2. Take-Home Test Due Today

Standards and Benchmarks (Geometry 9-12):

1. CCSS.9-12.G.SRT.6:  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 angles.  
2. CCSS.9-12.G.SRT.7:  Explain and use the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles.
3. CCSS.9-12.G.SRT.8: Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in applied problems. 

Big Idea:

1. Trigonometric functions represent proportionalities in Right Triangles. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Correct Take-Home Test
3. Introduce Section 9.1
4. Class Time to Complete Homework: Sec.9-1; #s 1-10, 13-17, 25, 29

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

1. Complete: Sec.9-1; #s 1-10, 13-17, 25, 29

**Chemistry**

Announcements:  

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Standards and Benchmarks:

1. EALR4.9-11.PS2G:  Chemical reactions change the arrangement of atoms in the molecules of substances.  Chemical reactions release or acquire energy from their surroundings and result in the formation of new substances.  

Big Idea:

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Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task 
3. Review Balancing Equations Quiz
4. Review Reading Assignment
5. Video: Physical Science Chemical Reactions
6. If time allows:  Classifying Chemical Reactions:
1. On Balancing Equations Worksheet #1
1. Classify equations 1-10 as either:
1. Single replacement
2. Double replacement
3. Decomposition
4. Synthesis

Homework:

1. Classifying Chemical Reactions:
1. On Balancing Equations Worksheet #1
1. Classify equations 1-10 as either:
1. Single replacement
2. Double replacement
3. Decomposition
4. Synthesis

***Biology***

Announcements:

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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 carried 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.  

Big Idea(s):

1. Advances in genetics have led to many ethical dilemmas. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance
2. Entry Task
3. Review Calendar
4. Review Ethics Assignment:
1. Ethics of Genetics Instructions
2. Ethics of Genetics Article
3. How to Write an Op-Ed
4. Sample Op-Ed
5. Class time to complete work on Ethics assignment. 

Homework:  

1. Continue work on Ethics of Genetics Assignment
1. Due:  Tuesday, March 26th.

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

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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. Entry Task 
3. Finish Video:  BBC Planet Earth  (About 10 Minutes)
4. Class Time for Worksheet

Homework:

1. Worksheet
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***Trigonometry***

Announcements:

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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. Fundamental math skills are the building blocks upon which trigonometric skills are built.

Class Outline: 

1. Attendance
2. Review: 8.1 Exercises Pgs 537-539#'s 24-27, 30-39,47-49

Homework: (Click here for assignment pacing guide)

1. 8.1 Exercises 41-43; 8.2 Example Problems 1-5, Exercises Pgs 545-548 #s 1-21
2. (Click Here for Assignment Pacing Guide)