Today in class:   We turned in the homework questions from the Ag Research articles and went over the notes on stems (see just stems notes in this packet) - access the powerpoint here.

In class we worked on this lab on external stem structure.  If you were absent, you will need to come in to make up this lab.

Homework:  None

Today in class:   We went over the OGT questions assigned on Friday.   These other OGT review questions will be due on Thursday.

In class we worked on this lab on the geologic time scale.   If you were absent, see this make up assignment.  The scale used on this lab is 1 meter = 1 billion years and 1 millimeter = 1 million years

Homework:  Finish the section check assigned Monday and work on the OGT review questions given today.

Today in class:  We completed this plant fact on the mistletoe and this lab on examining roots.  If you were absent, you will need to come in to make up the lab.

Homework:  Complete these questions using the provided Ag Research journal. 

Today in class:  We turned in the OGT questions from Friday, went over the quiz on Ch.13, and completed this bellringer.

The unit objectives assignment was also given out.  This will be due towards the end of the unit.

We started the unit video packet with the first video "Digging Up Science".   If you were absent, you will need to come in to make up the video.  The entire packet will be due at the end of the unit.

In class we worked on this lab on skeletal remains.  If you were absent, use this page and the Internet or resources to complete the questions.  See the directions here.

Homework: Complete this section check - use pages 392-400 for help. 

Today in class:  We completed this bellringer and went over these notes on water, nutrients & root structure (stop after root structure).  Access the powerpoint here.

Homework:  None.   

Today in class: We graded the review for Ch.13 and took the quiz on biotechnology.  If you were absent, plan to turn in the review and take the quiz when you return.

We also watched this video clip on resurrecting extinct species using their DNA:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6078982n

Homework: Complete these OGT review questions - use any on line resources if you need to read about any of the topics in the questions or come in to borrow the OGT review books.

Today in class:  We turned in the review work assigned yesterday and took the unit test on photosynthesis.  If you were absent, plan to take the test when you return.

Homework:  Complete these pre-reading questions on roots, stems, and leaves.

Today in class:  We turned in the webquest from Wednesday and worked on this review for the Ch.13 quiz.

Need more review?  Here is a set of matching of terms from Ch.13 you can print out and cut out to practice and review.

Homework: Finish review work (NO late work) and study for the quiz.  Also, don't forget about extra credit!

Today in class:  We turned in the Make A Test assignment and reviewed for the unit test.   In class we worked on this review assignment.

Homework: Finish the review work (NO late work) and study for the test.  Also don't forget about extra credit!

Today in class:  We turned in the lab from yesterday and in class worked on this websearch on cloning and genetically modified foods.

The review sheet was also given out for Friday's big quiz on Ch.13.

Homework:  Finish the websearch if needed.