Tuesday, March 25th, 2014

*Geometry*

Announcements:

1. n/a

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 proportional in Right Triangles. 

Class Outline:

1. Attendance. 
2. Return Take-Home Test from Chapter 8 and Review
1. Answer Key
3. Review: Sec 9-6; #s 1-5, 9-14, 18

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

1. Sec Sec 9-7; #s 1-6, 9, 13-16, 27, 32a.
2. Study Guide for Friday's Test
3. Study Guide Hints and Tips

**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. Student Review of Molar Mass and Molar Mass Calculations
4. Class Time for Homework:
1. Students who missed yesterday:
1. Write the Molar Mass for each reactant in equations 1-20 on the  Balancing Equations Worksheets , and then state the number of moles present in 100 grams of the substance.
2. Then continue with today's homework: 
2. Students present yesterday
1. Write the Molar Mass for each reactant in equations 21-40 on the  Balancing Equations Worksheets , and then state the number of moles present in 100 grams of the substance. 

Homework:

1. Write the Molar Mass for each reactant in equations 21-40 on the  Balancing Equations Worksheets , and then state the number of moles present in 100 grams of the substance. 

***Biology***

Announcements:

1. Today is a Work Day for the Ethics of Genetics Assignment

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 (None Today)
3. DNA Vocabulary Review
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. 
6. Review Study Guide for Wednesday's Quiz

Homework:  

1. Continue work on Ethics of Genetics Assignment
1. Due:  WEDNESDAY, March 26th.
2. Review Study Guide for Wednesday's Quiz

****Life Science****

Announcements:  

1. Quiz Thursday over Food Chains/Food Webs

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 (None Today)
3. Construction of Data Table for Predator/Prey Relationships
4. Predator/Prey Activity
1. Data Table HERE

Homework:

1. Construct Graph of Predator/Prey Simulation Data 
1. Construct a graph. On the X-axis, put generations 1 through 20, on the Y-axis (Make two y-axis scales, one on left and one on right) you will have the population numbers for each generation (number of predators REMAINING, number of prey REMAINING). Use one line for the predator and one line for the prey to graph the data. Example Below:
   
2. One person from each group, enter data into the following spreadsheet:  Predator / Prey Simulation Data
3. Study Practice Quiz

****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:  8.3 Pg 555-559 #s 15-44, 47-50
3. Class Time for Homework: 8.3 Pg 557 #s 51-52, 53a & c, 54-55, 59-62, 65-73

Homework:  (Click Here for Assignment Pacing Guide)

1. 8.3 Pg 557 #s 51-52, 53a & c, 54-55, 59-62, 65-73