Today, we continued our exploration of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems with a focus on the hormones and phases related to the menstrual cycle.
For homework this evening, students have been asked to complete CYU Task #4 and CYU Task #5, questions 1-9.
Additionally, students were advised of a Male and Female Quiz that will take place on Wednesday of this week.
This unit's performance task was introduced this morning and students can find the outline on the Google Classroom stream.
The Unit B: Reproduction & Development Test will be on Wednesday, April 1.
By 3:00 pm today, the student/parent portal will be completely updated. This means that you will be able to find out your son/daughter's current academic progress after the completion of our first unit.
The Unit A: Endocrine & Nervous Systems Test Rewrite will be taking place on Monday, March 30 after school. Interested students have been given the Rewrite Agreement and will be sharing it with you (if they have not already done so) because it requires your signature.
I look forward to seeing students this week at Extra Learning Support from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm on Monday and Thursday.
Monday 23 March 2015
Monday 9 March 2015
March 9
Today, we reviewed "Check Your Understanding" tasks, worked on reinforcing our knowledge of thyroid hormones, and began to review learning objectives from the endocrine unit.
I assigned Research Paper Checkpoint 3 in our Google Classroom and students are expected to complete this checkpoint by the end of next week (March 20).
Today was the due date for the Endocrine Unit Assignment, however many students were not finished so I extended the deadline to Wednesday, March 11. Parents/guardians of students who do not submit the assignment on March 11 will be phoned.
This Thursday, March 12 will be our first major unit test. This assessment will cover all learning outcomes from the Nervous System and Endocrine System units. Those students who receive an accommodation for extra-time are asked to arrive to being the test at 7:40 am.
I am available for extra learning support every Monday and Thursday from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm.
To stay up to date on upcoming assessments, click here.
I assigned Research Paper Checkpoint 3 in our Google Classroom and students are expected to complete this checkpoint by the end of next week (March 20).
Today was the due date for the Endocrine Unit Assignment, however many students were not finished so I extended the deadline to Wednesday, March 11. Parents/guardians of students who do not submit the assignment on March 11 will be phoned.
This Thursday, March 12 will be our first major unit test. This assessment will cover all learning outcomes from the Nervous System and Endocrine System units. Those students who receive an accommodation for extra-time are asked to arrive to being the test at 7:40 am.
I am available for extra learning support every Monday and Thursday from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm.
To stay up to date on upcoming assessments, click here.
Thursday 5 March 2015
March 5
Today, we explored the hormones related to water regulation and blood pressure management. Additionally, we introduced our major performance task for the endocrine unit by looking at the connection between our hormone system and the male reproductive system. Tomorrow, students will be analyzing the results of an experiment that involved the insertion of Hormone X into laboratory rats. The mission for students will be to consider the symptoms displayed by the rat in an attempt to identify Hormone X.
At home this evening, students will be completing two pre-knowledge tasks for the performance task.
I moved the Unit A1/A2 Test back a day, so students will be completing this assessment on Thursday, March 12 rather than Wednesday, March 11.
At home this evening, students will be completing two pre-knowledge tasks for the performance task.
I moved the Unit A1/A2 Test back a day, so students will be completing this assessment on Thursday, March 12 rather than Wednesday, March 11.
Wednesday 4 March 2015
March 4, 2015
Today, we focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the hormones that control blood sugar levels. We also looked closer at the hormones associated with stress response.
Homework for this evening is Check Your Understanding Tasks #3 and #6.
Homework for this evening is Check Your Understanding Tasks #3 and #6.
Tuesday 3 March 2015
March 3, 2015
Today, students continued to explore and understand twenty-one hormones released and managed by the Endocrine System. This evening, students will take a closer look at two of the most important hormones, glucagon and insulin, by completing Tasks #1 and #2 in their Check Your Understanding booklet.
Tomorrow, students will be issued an endocrinology assignment (due date: Monday, March 9). Our Unit A1/A2 Test (Nervous & Endocrine Systems) will be on Wednesday, March 11.
Attendance at extra learning support sessions has been quite sparse! Just a reminder that I am available on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm.
Tomorrow, students will be issued an endocrinology assignment (due date: Monday, March 9). Our Unit A1/A2 Test (Nervous & Endocrine Systems) will be on Wednesday, March 11.
Attendance at extra learning support sessions has been quite sparse! Just a reminder that I am available on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm.
Monday 2 March 2015
March 2, 2015
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed a restful and enjoyable Convention Week.
Today, we continued our introductory exploration of the Endocrine System.
Homework:
Review hormones using the Feedback Loop Google Presentation, the Shared Spreadsheet, and your Study Guide. Become familiar with each hormone. Write the Feedback Loops into your Study Guide
Today, we continued our introductory exploration of the Endocrine System.
Homework:
Review hormones using the Feedback Loop Google Presentation, the Shared Spreadsheet, and your Study Guide. Become familiar with each hormone. Write the Feedback Loops into your Study Guide
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