Nov. 11, 2009 (Wed)
1. Final Test is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Refer to the Quiz &
Test Prep webpage for information regarding the test.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also, go to the Handouts webpage and download a preview
of Part E of the test.
Nov. 3, 2009 (Tue)
1. SPECIAL NOTE: Quiz 4 is RE-SECHEDULED for Thur., Nov. 5, 2009. Refer
to the Quiz & Test Prep webpage for information regarding the quiz.
NOTE: Answer sheets for the Biology Worksheets 1,2,3 & 4 is posted on
the Handouts webpage. You can use these for review in preparation for
Quiz 4. Pls be aware that you will be using the Worksheets for a portion
of the quiz; however, you can only use your own worksheets, the ones that
you handed-in over the past week which will be re-distributed to you just
prior to the quiz.
2. REMINDER: Prepare yourself for our debate on the American Clean Energy
and Security Act.
On Nov. 9, 2009, we will stage our class debate about the
passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)[H.R.
2454]. Information about this Congressional bill can be found on many
websites. Wikipedia provides a moderate summary regarding the bill's
intents as well as opinions and reactions to this bill from various
individuals and organizations. The website is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Clean_Energy_and_Security_Act
You will be required to educate yourself about the major provisions
surrounding this bill, as well as the viewpoints of the proponents and
opponents. By Nov. 6, 2009 (Fri), you would have drafted a word-
processed document in support of or opposition to the passage of ACES.
Your position must be substantiated by what you understand about the
bill and supported by documentation. The final form of your position is
to be submitted after the debate.
Proponents and opponents will team up prior to the debate to determine
points for argument. SPECIAL NOTE: Irregardless of the position you
take, everyone should educate themselves on the basics of the "cap &
trade" policy which is the most focused point of this bill.
3. Read Chapter 5, then complete the online pretest. Either via mail your
results or make a hard copy to be submitted by Mon, Nov. 9, 2009.
4. Go to the Handouts webpage and download Biology Chapter 5 worksheet.
Complete the "checked" items. Submit by Tue, Nov. 10, 2009.
Nov. 2, 2009 (Mon)
1. Read Chapter 4, then complete the online pretest. Either via mail your
results or make a hard copy to be submitted by Tue, Nov. 3, 2009.
2. Cell organelles Bonus Pop Quiz is scheduled for Tue, Nov. 3, 2009.
Prepare by sketching a diagram of a plant cell or animal cell. Pair up
with a classmate to form a team -- one person draws the plant cell, the
other draws the animal cell. Diagram should include the names and
functions of the following organelles:
For both tplant and animal cell:
- nucleus (and the nucleolus)
- rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough R)
- smooth ER
- ribosomes
- Golgi body
- vesicle-like lysosome
- mitochondria
- plasma membrane
For plant cells:
- central vacuole
- cell wall
- chloroplasts
3. Quiz 4 is scheduled for Wed., Nov. 4, 2009. Refer to the Quiz & Test Prep
webpage for information regarding the quiz.
NOTE: Answer sheets for the Biology Worksheets 1,2,3 & 4 will be posted
on the Handouts webpage by 3:30pm HST Monday, Nov. 2, 2009.
4. Prepare yourself for our debate on the American Clean Energy and
Security Act. On Nov. 9, 2009, we will stage our class debate about the
passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)[H.R.
2454]. Information about this Congressional bill can be found on many
websites. Wikipedia provides a moderate summary regarding the bill's
intents as well as opinions and reactions to this bill from various
individuals and organizations. The website is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Clean_Energy_and_Security_Act
You will be required to educate yourself about the major provisions
surrounding this bill, as well as the viewpoints of the proponents and
opponents. By Nov. 6, 2009 (Fri), you would have drafted a word-
processed document in support of or opposition to the passage of ACES.
Your position must be substantiated by what you understand about the
bill and supported by documentation. The final form of your position is
to be submitted after the debate.
Proponents and opponents will team up prior to the debate to determine
points for argument. SPECIAL NOTE: Irregardless of the position you
take, everyone should educate themselves on the basics of the "cap &
trade" policy which is the most focused point of this bill.
Oct. 30, 2009 (Fri)
1. Read Chapter 4, then complete the online pretest. Either via mail your
results or make a hard copy to be submitted by Tue, Nov. 3, 2009.
2. Cell organelles Bonus Pop Quiz is scheduled for Tue, Nov. 3, 2009.
Prepare by sketching a diagram of a plant cell or animal cell. Pair up
with a classmate to form a team -- one person draws the plant cell, the
other draws the animal cell. Diagram should include the names and
functions of the following organelles:
For both tplant and animal cell:
- nucleus (and the nucleolus)
- rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough R)
- smooth ER
- ribosomes
- Golgi body
- vesicle-like lysosome
- mitochondria
- plasma membrane
For plant cells:
- central vacuole
- cell wall
- chloroplasts
3. Quiz 4 is scheduled for Wed., Nov. 4, 2009. Refer to the Quiz & Test Prep
webpage for information regarding the quiz.
4. Prepare yourself for our debate on the American Clean Energy and
Security Act. On Nov. 9, 2009, we will stage our class debate about the
passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)[H.R.
2454]. Information about this Congressional bill can be found on many
websites. Wikipedia provides a moderate summary regarding the bill's
intents as well as opinions and reactions to this bill from various
individuals and organizations. The website is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Clean_Energy_and_Security_Act
You will be required to educate yourself about the major provisions
surrounding this bill, as well as the viewpoints of the proponents and
opponents. By Nov. 6, 2009 (Fri), you would have drafted a word-
processed document in support of or opposition to the passage of ACES.
Your position must be substantiated by what you understand about the
bill and supported by documentation. The final form of your position is
to be submitted after the debate.
Proponents and opponents will team up prior to the debate to determine
points for argument. SPECIAL NOTE: Irregardless of the position you
take, everyone should educate themselves on the basics of the "cap &
trade" policy which the most focused point of this bill.
Oct. 21, 2009 (Wed)
FOR PERIODS BF & CG:
I. Use Excel to generate a scatter plot graph:
1. Input the volume & temp data collected in class via the gas animation
shown in class yesterday (for Pd BF) / today (for Pd CG). Input data
on a spreadsheet. Columns should be labeled:
- Situation
- Volume (L)
- Temperature (C)
- Temperature (Kelvin)
- V/(T in Kelvin)
2. Cells under the Temperature (Kelvin) column should include a formula
that automatically calculates temperature in degrees Kelvin from degrees
Celcius.
3. Cells under the V/T column should include a formula that automatically
calculates the value of V/(Temperature in Kelvin). Values in these cells
should automatically round to the nearest 0.01 (two decimal places)
4. Generate a graph that plots "Volume (L)" on the y-axis and Temperature
(Kelvin) on the x-axis.
5. Add a trendline based of the best R2 or R value. Include the equation
for the line.
6. Make a second graph of the same data, R2 or R value, equation; but for
this second graph, project the trendline backwards so it touch the x-axis
GRAPH IS DUE THUR, OCT. 22, 2009
II. Read Chapter 3, then complete the online pretest. Either via mail your
results or make a hard copy to be submitted by Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.
REMINDERS:
1. Cell organelles Bonus Pop Quiz in about 1 1/2 weeks. Prepare by
sketching a diagram of a plant cell or animal cell. Pair up with a class-
mate to form a team -- one person draws the plant cell, the other draws
the animal cell. Diagram should include the names and functions of the
following organelles:
For both tplant and animal cell:
- nucleus (and the nucleolus)
- rough endoplasmic reticulum (rough R)
- smooth ER
- ribosomes
- Golgi body
- vesicle-like lysosome
- mitochondria
- plasma membrane
For plant cells:
- central vacuole
- cell wall
2. Prepare yourself for our debate on the American Clean Energy and
Security Act.
Oct. 19, 2009 (Mon)
FOR PERIODS BF & CG: For Tue., Oct. 20th: Bring laptops with Excel.
Oct. 18, 2009 (Sun)
On Nov. 9, 2009, we will stage our class debate about the passage of the
American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)[H.R. 2454]. Information about
this Congressional bill can be found on many websites. Wikipedia provides a
moderate summary regarding the bill's intents as well as opinions and
reactions to this bill from various individuals and organizations. The
website is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Clean_Energy_and_Security_Act
You will be required to educate yourself about the major provisions
surrounding this bill, as well as the viewpoints of the proponents and
opponents. By Nov. 6, 2009 (Fri), you would have drafted a word-processed
document in support of or opposition to the passage of ACES. Your position
must be substantiated by what you understand about the bill and supported by
documentation. The final form of your position is to be submitted after the
debate.
Proponents and opponents will team up prior to the debate to determine points
for argument.
Oct. 15, 2009 (Thu)
1. Term 2 Test is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. Go to the Quiz &
Test Prep webpage for a list of items that may be on the test.
2. As shown and discussed in class today, complete go to the Biology text's
companion website to complete Pre-Tests for Chapters 1 & 2.
The link to the website is found under the LINKS webpage of my TeacherWeb
website. On the webpage, scroll down and clikc on the link
entitled "Site Companion for Text: Biology: Concepts & Applications
(7th Ed.)"
Print a copy of your responses to the Pre-Tests prior to clickin on the
"Submit Answers" button. If the site enable you to send your results via
email, then send it to william.mcfeeley@maryknollschool.org
DUE: Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Oct. 8, 2009 (Thu)
Begin reading Chapter 1 & 2 of your Biology text.
Oct. 6, 2009 (Tue)
Quiz 2 is scheduled for Thur., Oct. 8, 2009. Go to the "Quiz & Test Prep"
webpage for a list of items that may be on the quiz.
Oct. 5, 2009 (Mon)
Review Sample Problems 14A & 14B p. 526 & 527, then do Practice Problems
p 526 #1 to 3, and p. 527-528 #1 to 3. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Tue, Oct. 6, 2009
Oct. 2, 2009 (Fri)
From chem text: Read p 515 (Equilibrium systems & stress), then do p 519
#1 to 3, and p. 521 4,5. INLCUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Mon Oct. 5, 2009
Oct. 1, 2009 (Thu)
FOR PERIOD BF (Today's first period):
From chem text: Read p. 512 to 514, then do p. 515 #1 to 4. INCLUDE THE
QUESTIONS.
DUE: Fri, Oct. 2, 2009
Oct. 1, 2009 (Wed)
FOR PERIOD CG (Today's first period):
From chem text: Read p. 512 to 514, then do p. 515 #1 to 4. INCLUDE THE
QUESTIONS.
DUE: Thur, Oct. 1, 2009
Sept. 29, 2009 (Tue) NOTE: This assignment was posted at 4:00pm 9/29/09
1. From chem text: Read p. 476 to 478, then do p. 478 #2, 6 to 9. INCLUDE
THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Thur, Oct. 1, 2009
Sept. 28, 2008 (Mon)
1. From chem text: Do p. 505 #9 a to c, #19, 20, 21. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
Sept. 25, 2009 (Fri)
1. Read chem text p. 470-475, then do p. 475 #1 to 3, and p. 505 #9a to c.
INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
2. FOR PERIOD BF (today's last period): Bring camera for Biofuels Student
Led lab on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
Sept. 16, 2009 (Wed)
FOR PERIODS BF & CG: Read pg. 479-486, then do p. 483 #1 to 4 and
p. 486 #2 & 4. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: Thur, Sept. 17, 2009
FOR PERIOD BF (today's 2nd period): If you did not complete the Questions
about Water Molecules and NaCl Model worksheet in class today, complete it
and submit it Thursday Sept. 17, 2009.
REMINDER:
Term 1 Test is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. Refer to the Quiz &
Test Prep webpage for a list of test items
Sept. 15, 2009 (Tue)
REMINDERS:
1. Lab Report 1: Generalization About the Strength of Chemical Bonds
Between Organic Compounds and Inorganic Compounds.
Report due: Wed. Sept. 16, 2009.
2. Term 1 Test is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. Refer to the Quiz
& Test Prep webpage for a list of test items
Sept. 11, 2009 (Fri)
Report to Rm 102 for lab on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. BRING A CAMERA.
REMINDERS:
1. Lab Report 1: Generalization About the Strength of Chemical Bonds
Between Organic Compounds and Inorganic Compounds.
Report due: Wed. Sept. 16, 2009.
Sept. 10, 2009 (Thu)
FOR PERIOD BF (today's 1st period):
1. Do Practice P: Balancing Equations Problems #11-15 (go to Handout
webpage if you need another copy of the worksheet).
2. Also, go to the Handouts webpage and download a copy of Practice Mc:
Molar Masses from Organic Structures. Do all problem except Tylenol.
DUE: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
FOR PERIOD CG:
1. Go to the Handouts webpage and download a copy of Practice Mc:
Molar Masses from Organic Structures. Do all problems.
DUE: Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
REMINDERS:
1. Quiz 1 is scheduled for Fri. Sept. 11, 2009. Go to the Quiz and Test
Prep webpage for a list of quiz items.
2. Lab Report 1: Generalizatino About the Strength of Chemical Bonds
Between Organic Compounds and Inorganic Compounds.
Report due: Wed. Sept. 16, 2009.
3. FOR PERIOD CG: Do an internet search about the Montreal Protocol. Provide
a copy of your source along with a brief summation (1/2 page word
processed) of this international agreement. DUE: Fri. Sept. 11, 2009
Sept. 9, 2009 (Wed)
FOR PERIOD BF (today's last period): Complete the balancing equation
sheet Problems 1 to 10. DUE: Thur. Sept. 10, 2009
FOR PERIOD CG: Do an internet search about the Montreal Protocol. Provide
a copy of your source along with a brief summation (1/2 page word processed)
of this international agreement. DUE: Fri. Sept. 11, 2009
REMINDERS:
1. Quiz 1 is scheduled for Fri. Sept. 11, 2009. Go to the Quiz and Test
Prep webpage for a list of quiz items.
2. Lab Report 1: Generalizatino About the Strength of Chemical Bonds
Between Organic Compounds and Inorganic Compounds.
Report due: Wed. Sept. 16, 2009.
Sept. 8, 2009 (Tue)
1. Quiz 1 is scheduled for Fri. Sept. 11, 2009 Go to the Quiz and Test
Prep webpage for a list of quiz items.
Sept. 3, 2009 (Thu)
1. Go to the Handouts webpage and download "Practice N: More Practice
with Nomenclature."
a) Do the evens 2 thru 58 (exclude Question #38). INCLUDE THE
QUESTIONS.
NOTE 1: You'll need a list of polyatomic ions. Your chem text
has a list on p.178. You can probably find a list on the internet
as well.
NOTE 2: For Question 4: silver oxide should be named
silver (I)oxide.
b) Also: Calculate the molar masses for the compounds of Questions
1 to 6. SHOW YOUR COMPLETE CALCULATIONS.
DUE: Fri Sept. 4, 2009 at the start of class.
2. BRING LAPTOP (should have Excel program) for Fri Sept. 4. Ensure that
you have the saved bar graph that was generated in class today.
Also, ensure that everyone in each group has a file of the photos
that were taken during last Friday's lab.
ALSO, your computer should be c configured to print in Rm 103.
Sept. 2, 2009 (Wed)
1. Go to the Handouts webpage and download "Practice N: More Practice
with Nomenclature." Do the odds 1 thru 43. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
NOTE 1: You'll need a list of polyatomic ions. Your chem text has a
list on p.178. You can probably find a list on the internet as well.
NOTE 2: For Question 9: hydrogen carbonate is a polyatomic ion
For Question 17: C is called "carbide." It has a -4 charge.
For Question 43: dihydrogen phosphate is a polyatomic ion.
DUE: Thu Sept. 3, 2009 at the start of class.
2. BRING LAPTOP (should have Excel program) for Thu Sept. 3. Also, have
available the "% mass loss" class data that was tabulated today.
Individuals with photos of lab results should be able to transfer the
photos to each of their team members.
Sept. 1, 2009 (Tue)
1. Team assignment "Explain WHY electronegativity is inversely correlated
to atomic radii" is due Wed Sept 2, 2009 at the start of class.
2. (Note: This item was added to the HW website at 3:45pm Sept 1)
BRING LAPTOP (should have Excel program) for Tue Sept. 1. Also, have
available data from last Friday's lab activity. Individuals with
photos should be able to transfer the photos to each of their team
members.
Aug. 31, 2009 (Mon)
1. From the Chem text: Read Sec. 13-1 pg. 468-470 and pg. 476-478,
then do pg. 470 #1 to 3 and pg. 478 #4,5,6,8. INCLUDE THE QUESTIONS.
DUE: At the start of class, Tue. Sept. 1, 2009
2. BRING LAPTOP (should have Excel program) for Tue Sept. 1. Also, have
available data from last Friday's lab activity. Individuals with
photos should be able to transfer the photos to each of their team
members.
3. Go to the Handouts webpage for the answers for "Practice O-a:
Dimensional Analysis and Mole Conversions."
Aug. 27, 2009 (Thu)
1. FOR PERIODS BF and CG: Complete the remaining questions of Practice O-a,
problems 6 to 10 and 16. Your work must be completed using dimensional
analysis, and include the appropriate units of measure, as well as chem.
formulas for the chemistry-related questions.
DUE: Aug. 28, 2009 (Fri)
2. FOR PERIOD CG: Finish today's classwork (p. 351-352 Practice Problems
1 to 3. DUE: Aug. 28, 2009 (Fri)
3. REMINDER: Meet in Rm 102 for lab. MUST HAVE CLOSED SHOES ON BEFORE
ENTERING THE CLASSROOM.
Aug. 25, 2009
1. Search for the most recent press releases regarding the H1N1 virus (swine
flu). The most recent releases should be dated either yesterday, Aug 24th
or today, Aug. 25th. We are looking for articles predicting the near-
term infection and death projection for 2009 in the US. Search the common
news websites (such ABC News, CBS News, MSNBS, CNN, Fox News, etc).
FYI: ABCNews.com has an artilce from the White House related projected
infections and death.
Make a copy of your article, then complete the following:
- Write a summary of it. Include something that talks about what makes
this virus different from others? Also include how you think the
scientific and/or medical community derived the projections.
- Write about your reaction to the news.
- What do you think our community should do with the news?
- From now until you meet in class again, pay attention to whether you
HEAR / READ about the H1N1 projections on TV or radio news, headlines
on the internet or during casual conversations amongst people around
you.
Aug. 20, 2009 (Thu)
1. FOR PERIODS BF AN CG: Complete the remainder of Practice G thru J. Work
out the problems first, then check your answers against the answer sheets
that are posted on the Handouts webpage. If you have any errors, indicate
the error(s) by highlighting it or marking it with a red pen. DO NOT MAKE
CORRECTIONS TO ANY ERRORS. Submit your Practice sheets -- errors and all
-- on Tue., Aug. 25, 2009.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PERIOD BF: For Practice: Skip the compounds SCl2 and
N2Br4. We did not go over the worksheet for this type of compound.
2. FOR PERIOD CG: The answer sheet for Practice O (Molar Mass) cannot be
posted at this. Check back in two days to see if the answer sheet was
posted.
Aug. 19, 2009 (Wed)
1. FOR PERIOD CG (today's first period): Just complete Practice H from
today's worksheet. SPECIAL NOTE: Your class is slightly ahead of the
other class (Period BF), so you're being assigned only a small amount of
HW so that Period BF can catch up to your class.
2. FOR BOTH PERIODS CG & BF: If you want the answers for Practice A thru F,
download the answer sheet from the Handouts webpage.
3. If you haven't been so yet, download a copy of the requirements for the
"Student Lead Labsd." Team formation & lab selection is slated for Thur
Aug. 20, 2009.
Aug. 18, 2009 (Wed)
1. Find various sources to provide definitions and/or brief information
regarding each of the following:
- Maryknoll School's Mission Statement
- The Essential Question for Chemistry B / Biology A
- The Scietific Method
- Reductionism / The Reductionist Prespective of Science
Response can be hand-written (but must be legible) or word processed.
DUE: Start of class Wed. Aug. 19, 2009
2. Complete Practices B thru F. Do as much as you can. We'll check your
answers prior to submitting your work. Ensure that your work shows
evidence of progress prior to the start of class.
3. Go to the Handouts webpage and download:
- Chemistry B / Biology A 1st Trimester 2009-2010 Course Description
- Student Lead Labs
Select teams of 3 for the Student Lead Labs by Thur. Aug. 20, 2009
