Midterm Review

The midterm review can be found here. It is being handed out in class today.

A completed midterm review is a free 100 classwork grade if it is completed.

The answers can be found here.

I do not recommend that you go straight to the answers, rather that you attempt the midterm review and then check your answers.

Good luck to you all!!!

Study Guide

Please know and be able to recognize the following terms:
This means, definition, identification, or basic understanding of terms.

Cell
Prokaryote
Eukaryote
Cell Wall
Cell Membrane
Cell Organelles
Mitochondria
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth and Rough)
nucleus
Nucleolus
Lysosome
Vacuole
Difference between plant and animal cell
Lipid Bilayer
Protein body
Lipid Head
Carrier Protein
Transport Protein
Protein Channel
Passive and Active transport (differences and similarity)
Diffusion
Facilitated Diffusion
Osmosis
Selective permeability
homeostasis
hypotonic solution
hypertonic solution
isotonic solution
endo- and exocytosis

EVERYTHING IS IN OUR NOTES FROM WEEKS 8 & 9.

Week 10: Quarter 2

Study Guide: I am making a separate post for your study guide. It will be posted right after this. That way there is no document you have to download, since many of you look at this on your phone.

Monday: Discovery Test day! We are across the hall in Mrs. Holloway's room. We are taking our Discovery Test which is a free 100 classwork grade once you are finished. Please make sure your classmates know.

Tuesday: We will do an in-class review for exams. Please remember, this is for YOUR benefit!!

Wednesday - Friday: EXAMS!!!

Here's the Exam Schedule:

Wednesday:
1st period 7:15 - 9:05a
3rd period: 9:10 - 10:55a
7th period: 11 - 2:15 ***You're lunch will coordinate with your 7th period class

Thursday:
2nd period: 7:15- 9:05a
4th period: 9:10 - 10:55a
6th period: 11- 2:15 ***You're lunch will coordinate with your 6th period class (my 6th period; you'll have B lunch!!!)
***Thursday is the last day to go to the library to make up or retake quizzes or turn in late or missing assignments. Please plan accordingly!!!

Friday:
5th period: 7:15 - 10:15
Lunch: 10:20 - 11:15
Remember, friday is a half day, please make sure you have planned accordingly!!!

*****Please make sure you are studying and getting plenty of sleep!!

Locked out!

Students, parents, and friends,

I am sad to share I have been locked out of all things SCS. I cannot access my online gradebook (aka, PowerTeacher), email, attendance, etc. I will be calling IT on monday morning. I recognize this is TERRIBLE timing, I am quite frustrated!!!

Hopefully, someone at IT will be able to fix it quickly on Monday and I will be able to get back to updating grades and everything else.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs. K

Week 9: Quarter 2

Last week before exams and the start of Winter Break!!!

Monday: Continuing our discussion of cells, we are going to work on Cell Movement!!! This is not super complicated but it is important that you pay attention this week!!!

Tuesday: Finishing notes!!

Wednesday: Video and review of material

Thursday: Hands on lab day!!! If you can bring things, please let me know!!!
Here's what we need:
koolaid packets (SINGLES ONLY)
cups
pretzels
goldfish
m&m's

raisins
food coloring
coffee filters

This is a fun day, but it's important that you come prepared to pay attention!

Friday: Quiz today!!! Organelles from last week will be included with cell movement!

If you have not made up your quizzes they are available to you in the library with Ms. Doyle and Ms. Carlson.

Also, the exam schedule can be found here.

Week 8: Quarter 2

Monday: welcome to December!!

Tuesday: Cell Organelles!!! You can find the powerpoint here. I'll post some links below that may be of help to you in reviewing this material before the exam....

Wednesday: Continuation of Cell Organelles

Thursday: Project Presentation Day 1

Friday: Project Presentation Day 2

Saturday: I will be running in the St. Jude Marathon. For those interested in learning more about it you can visit this website. For those who would like to be able to figure out where to see me along the race course, the map is here.

Week 7: Quarter 2

Monday: Macromolecules REVIEW and Lab Reports are due!!!

Tuesday: Macromolecules Test today

Wednesday - Friday: Thanksgiving Break

Remember to use this time to reflect on the blessings in your life and find things to be grateful for, maybe volunteer and help out someone less fortunate than you. I am thankful to have ALL of you in class and wish for you each a restful and joyful break with your families and friends. 

Reminder: Your cartoon or rap is due next Thursday & Friday...will you be ready?!

Week 6: Quarter 2

Monday: Introduction to Macromolecules!! Here are the notes.

Tuesday: ASVAB testing today (only for those on the list) Macromolecules continued!

Here's a link to a fun macromolecules video...and here's another one.

Wednesday: Club Day!

We will have our project check point today. Please come PREPARED to work on your project and fill out your check point sheet, which can be found here. This form is going to be COUNTED as a GRADE. You are expected to be prepared to do this by now. You will also sign up for your presentation time today. If you do not sign up today, I will assign your time to you.

Here's the bell schedule for the morning:
1st period: 715-755
2nd period: 800-840
3rd period: 845-925
4th period: 930-1010
Club Time: 1015-1055

If you need to make something up, I will be staying after school on Wednesday. I have cheer practice, mock trial practice and a faculty meeting, so I will not be in my room, though I will be on campus.

Thursday: Macromolecules Lab Day 1

Friday: Macromolecules Lab Day 2

More review videos:

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids.

Preview of next week, you will have a review day on Monday and your test will be Tuesday, then we will be on Thanksgiving Break.

Reminder: Your project is due December 12/4 and 12/5. 

Week 5: Quarter 2

Monday: Finish Notes

I have not finished your quizlet, it will be posted by 10am tomorrow. For now, please read over all your notes, the powerpoint is on last week's blog post. (11/11/14; I will send a remind101 when I post the link.) There are 2 sets on Quizlet, I'm not sure why it hates me...see you wednesday.

Set 1.

Set 2.

Tuesday: NO SCHOOL. Thank a veteran for that and your freedom. 

Wednesday: Progress Reports Issued today. Remember grades are earned, not given. We will take our quiz today!! (Little secret...It's coming almost ENTIRELY from those quizlet sets...shhhh, it's a bonus for those who get on the blog...like you're supposed to...)
If you are bringing candy for the candy lab friday, please comment on this post so that others can see. We need a total of 140 pieces of EACH candy.

1. Blow Pop Suckers
2. Double Bubble individual bubble gum

3. Hershey's Kisses PLAIN
4. Mixed bag of fun size chocolate miniatures (Butterfinger/Crunch/3 Musketeers/etc)
5. Individual bags of Skittles
6. Starburst individual double packs

Thursday: Classification Notes today

****Community Conversation Tonite at WSHS in the Cafeteria. Free test grade when you attend and turn in your ticket and a 2 paragraph reflection on your experience. 

Friday: classification candy lab; come ready to be challenged!!!

Week 4, Quarter 2

Monday: I'm passing back everything that's graded, no scantrons though, I will most likely be running them during my planning period today.

Here's the link to the powerpoint I am using this week. I have linked TONS of resources in the powerpoint for us to do in class and for you to use to review at home. ENJOY!!! Also, THIS is a really informative video about evolution and biodiversity.

Tuesday is picture day. Please remember you MUST BE IN YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR PICTURES!!! I have attached a picture of the schedule, plan accordingly. 

Wednesday is the PLAN test. I have linked that schedule as well. My understanding is that you are going to the same rooms you went to for the PSAT. CHECK THE SCHEDULE. Any classes I see after the PLAN will be working on their projects so that no one misses anything. (Progress report period ends today, please make sure you have made up or turned in missing assignments at this point!!!)

Thursday: Finish up any remaining notes and we'll review for tomorrow. Hopefully we can get to my activity if we have not already....

Friday: QUIZ DAY!!!

Reminder: NEXT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, is the Community Conversation with John Amaechi in the Wshs Cafeteria from 6-8p. Attendance and turning in proof and a 2 paragraph reflection will be considered a free test grade. 

Cell Project

I just wanted to make sure that everyone had all of the information about the cell project. You can find my document here.

Here are a few reminders that are not on the document:

The project is due on 12/4 and 12/5

YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR PROJECT ON ONE OF THESE TWO DAYS!!!

ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS

The cartoon frames must each be 5" square or larger and it is a minimum of 8 frames.

The song is limited to 2 minutes and 30 seconds; you will lose 10 points for each curse word.

Be creative, Have fun, Learn with each other!!!

Links to cell information:

Quizlet review

Quick reference table with cell parts and their functions

Week 3: quarter 2

Classroom supplies needed: paper towels, Clorox wipes, tissue, pencils(!!!), sanitizer

Monday & Tuesday: we will be working more on our notes about natural selection
Here is a link to the video we watch about embryo development.

Wednesday: project instruction day and start!

Thursday: review day

Friday: quiz day!!!

Week 2, Quarter 2: Natural Selection

Monday:
Intro to Natural Selection!!!
Your evolution mini-poster is due today...do you have it?

Tuesday:
Please bring a deck of playing cards for an activity we are going to do. Let Mrs. K know if you have a deck!

Wednesday: (CLUB DAY)
Continuing to work on Natural Selection, I will discuss your next mini-project for my class!! Also, if you have clorox wipes or paper towels, we will need them as we move into our labs. We do kitchen labsd, which means I am buying things and bringing them in. Anyone who can donate target cards, kroger cards, or cash; the help is appreciated!!!

Thursday:
More natural selection

Friday:
Quiz over  natural selection and succession today.

Please review our notes....here!

Football on Friday is at 7pm at the Fairgrounds v Central.

Week 1, Quarter 2: Succession

Succession Part 1

Monday:
Begin Succession

Tuesday:
I'll be gone, you'll have a sub. I'll post the answers to the worksheet AFTER you have time to turn it in.

Wednesday:
PSAT!!! Make sure you get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast!!

Thursday:
Discovery Test Day! We will be in Ms. Agee's Room M205. Please bring homework to work on when you finish.

Friday:
Finish up succession. Power Point can be found here.

Weekend Homework:DUE MONDAY!!!
Make a mini poster, ie, 8.5 x 11 piece of paper of either Primary or Secondary Succession.

It should look like a transition over time, like the next to last slide in my powerpoint.

Please label:
1. Natural disaster
2. Pioneer species
3. transition community
4. Climax community

Quiz Reminder....

Don't forget! You will have your quiz on Thursday over the following information:

1. The definition of extinction

2. The definition of endangered.

3. The similarities and differences of those two terms.

4. The biological reasons for extinction.

5. The non-biological reasons for extinction.

6. The impact of humans over the last two thousand years...

Please be prepared to answer multiple choice questions about these topics on thursday.

Week 7: Homecoming and Environmental Change!

Week 7 Predict how a specific environmental change may lead to the extinction of a particular species. Explain how human activities can directly impact ecosystems both positively and negatively.

Your video for the week is here. The sooner you watch it, the easier our lessons will be!

Monday: We will be introduced to what extinction is and how humans can impact it.

Tuesday: Understanding Change in terms of extinction.

Wednesday: What happened to the carrier pidgeon?

Thursday: Quiz Day!! Game Day!!!

Fall Homecoming Dress-Up Days

Students, 

        Next week is Football Homecoming spirit week! Next Thursday, September 18th at 7:00 p.m., we will play the Hamilton Wildcats at the Fairgrounds. Below are the dress-up days and rules for each. Please keep in mind that there will be no pajamas allowed during the week and jeans are only allowed on certain days listed below.

        

Day	Theme	Description
Monday, September 15th	Decades Day	Students will dress in pop culture from any decade. JEANS WILL BE ALLOWED.
Tuesday, September 16th	Patriotic Day	Students will dress in red, blue, and white colors. They may decide to wear America themed apparel.
Wednesday, September 17th	Class Distinction: Stereotypes 12th grade – Jocks 11th grade – Preps 10th grade – Artsy 9th grade – Nerds	JEANS WILL BE ALLOWED. Ideas for each grade: Seniors will dress as athletes or sports fans. Juniors will dress as students at preparatory schools would. Sophomores will dress like an artist or “hipster”. Freshmen can wear glasses and slacks.
Thursday, September 18th	Spartan Spirit Day	Students will wear outfits full of green and gray to show school spirit! Students may wear their Homecoming Shirt if they purchased one.

Week 6: Ecosystems and Energy Systems

Howdy, Howdy!

Ready for Week 6??? Your progress reports come out this week on Wednesday!!

Here's the breakdown by day; including the cycle map we will be doing for each cycle. Under each day I have a link to the video to review each of the cycles.

Monday: Review of Oxygen/Carbon Cycle (which I think I told 1st and 2nd to label as the water cycle by mistake, MY BAD!!!) and begin Nitrogen Cycle

Video Links: Oxygen/Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle

Tuesday: Finish nitrogen cycle and go over the water and phosphorus cycles
***Notes for the water cycle can be found here.

Video Links: Phosphorus Cycle and Water Cycle

Wednesday: We will go over the Ecosystems and their levels

Thursday: Review of all material

And here's one more video, just for fun!!!

Friday: Quiz over EVERY THING from week 5 and 6 as promised!!!

An extra item for your notebook....

Hey guys,

It would be awesome if some people can bring in some of the tabs on the link below. As we move into new topics, it will really help to have tabs for each subject! I'd love it if everyone could bring a pack for the classroom so we can all share. 

This is an amazon link. I'm sure target has some too!!

Post-it Page Markers , Assorted Bright Colors, 1/2 x 2-Inches, 50-Markers/Pad, 10-Pads/Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QFATEO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YK6aub0KTF4PV

Week 5: Ecosystems and Dynamic Equilibrium

CLE 3210.2.1 Investigate how the dynamic equilibrium of an ecological community is associated with interactions among its organisms. CLE 3210.3.1 Analyze the flow of energy through an ecosystem

Guiding Question: What impact does energy have on an ecosystem and how does this affect the organisms within it?

Monday: LABOR DAY; NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Vocab/ Energy Systems

Please watch this video about dynamic equilibrium before coming to class on tuesday. Make sure you can answer these questions found at this link. 

Wednesday: Organism Interaction
(This is picture day. You are expected to come to class as usual. But, be sure to say HI to Mr. Kannady when you get your picture taken!)

Thursday: Ecological Communities
Please watch this video before coming to class on Thursday. Make sure you can describe each of the titles of the table of contents seen at the end of the video...

Friday:Quiz Day!

Strategies: Group work, interactive lessons, video lessons (pre-teaching)

Assessment: Multiple Choice Quiz over material covered

Reminders for the weekend: Work on your brochure and presentation. Review all of your notes and vocabulary.

PowerPoint on Graphing

Everyone, please feel free to bookmark this information and refer back to it as often as you need to. I am concerned that we are in week 4 and you are not commenting and talking to each other. Part of the success of a science class is that you are talking to your peers, thinking and sharing. It may seem silly or feel weird, but it will lead you to success. The more that you all share with each other the more successful you will be in my class. This is a class that depends on you THINKING and using the skills and information to apply and build them into MORE.

***You should have started on your project by now. September 10 will be our halfway point and you will have that class period to work with your project in class. If you have questions post them on the this post. You all have to talk to each other!!! If you have questions or ideas post them on the post as a comment so that you can both share.

Mrs. K

Today's Lesson...

Today we finished all the vocabulary that goes with Scientific Method.

This information is going to be tested on friday, August 29. After that, I will use this information throughout our class and I will expect you to understand and be familiar and comfortable with using this information.

3 Mathematical Tools of Research:
1. Mean: the average of a controlled data set

2. Median: the middle number of a controlled data set when the numbers are listed in numerical order from least to greatest.
Found one of 2 ways:
Odd numbers in a data set: Middle number of the controlled data set when the numbers are listed in numerical order from least to greatest
Even numbers in a data set: The middle 2 numbers of the controlled data set when the numbers are listed in numerical order from least to greatest are averaged.

3. Mode: The number seen most frequently in a controlled data set

Control Group:
The group in the experiment used for comparison

Experimental Group:
The group exposed to the factor being tested

Independent variable:
The tested factor of an experiment

Dependent variable:
the factor being measured as a result of changes to the independent variable

Data:
information gathered from observations

Qualitative data:
a description of what your senses detect, this includes your emotions

Quantitative data:
any numerical data collected that can be measured

Project Instructions

Part 1: due September 26th at the start of class

Travel brochure for 1 ecosystem of your choice found in our textbook; pages 68-72. 

Instructions:

Use 1 8.5x11 piece of paper folded into thirds like a brochure. 

For each section do the following to your best ability!!!

Front:

1. Animals 

2. Plants

3. Qualitative and quantitative information about your ecosystem. Minimum of 4 each. 

Back:

1. Interesting facts. Minimum of 4. 

2. About the author. 

3. Title section!!

Make it awesome and colorful and amazing!!! Reach for the stars!!! Demonstrate your creativity and excitement!!

Part 2:

Due dates: September 22-26 (we'll draw dates in class next week)

Present your ecosystem in a fun way to get travelers to want to come to the ecosystem!!

1. You'll have 2-5 minutes. 

2. You may use and visual or auditory (sound) aids you would like to use. 

3. Again, be creative and fun!

4. If someone in your class period is doing the same ecosystem you may present together, but you will each get your own grade. Be sure you each talk and contribute!!!

If you have questions; comment below and talk to each other. 

Week 4: qualitative and quantitative methods

This week you will get instructions on your first project!!! Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to do it!!

We will learn about qualitative and quantitative research methods and you will have another quiz on Friday over these methods. 

It is important that you bring your composition book EVERYDAY!!!

If you have any questions email me at kannadyr@gmail.com, text me at 901-647-8319 or stop by my room!

Go SPARTANS!

Mrs. Kannady