Tuesday, May 29, 2012

HSA Biology - Final Exam Review - May 29, 30

Announcements:

The test portion of your final exam will be this THURSDAY (A Day) and FRIDAY (B Day)!

Final Exam:
The written portion of the final exam inclued 40 multiple choice questions and 4 short answer questions.  The written portion is worth 60% of the final exam grade.

The other 40% of the final exam grade will be next Monday/Tuesday.  This is a lab grade.

Materials From Today:

This review sheet is due the day of your written final exam! It is worth 50 points!
Final Exam Review Sheet

Review Powerpoint


Monday, May 21, 2012

HSA Biology - HSA Test Reminder

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:
HSA Online Practice


All online HSA practice logs and vocabulary definitions are due by tomorrow - Tuesday, May 22nd!

Tomorrow, Tuesday May 22nd, is the Biology HSA exam!!!

Make sure to get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, and come prepared to focus! This is what we have worked toward all year!

Friday, May 18, 2012

HSA Biology - Unit 5 Review - May 17, 18

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 

Announcements:
 
The HSA is this coming Tuesday - on May 22nd!

Today is the last full review day before the HSA!!!!!

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper. All 60 words are DUE TODAY!

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic  “Inheritance of Traits”.  Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log. This is due NEXT CLASS!


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:
 
Scientists will review genetics in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:


Genetics Review Powerpoint


Genetics Review Notes - Key Points


Unit 5 Review HSA Questions


Check your answers to the classwork review packet here

Thursday, May 17, 2012

HSA Biology - Unit 4 Review - May 15, 16

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 

Announcements:

The HSA is next Tuesday - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topics: Biochemical Processes of Organisms” and “Structure and Function in Organisms” . Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review cells and cell processes in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

Cells Review Powerpoint

Cells Review Notes - Key Points

Unit 4 Review HSA Questions

Check your answers to the classwork review packet here

Sunday, May 13, 2012

HSA Biology - Unit 3 Review - May 11, 14

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 


Announcements:

The HSA is in one week - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic  Molecules and Cell Organization” . Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.


**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review macromolecules in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:


Macromolecules Review Powerpoint


Macromolecules Notes - Key Points


Note: The rest of the classwork was done online using the mobile laptop computers.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review - May 9, 10

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice 
 
Announcements:

The HSA is in less than two weeks - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic "Inquiry and Lab Skills and Processes". Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.



**You can find links to these two homework assignments under "HSA Biology - Unit 2 Review" posted on Tuesday, May 8th.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review ecology and ecosystems in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

Powerpoint - Ecology Review

Unit 2 Review Packet - Classwork

Check your answers for the classwork here

AP Biology - Body Systems and Review

Here you will find the links to all of the powerpoints in our most recent unit on body systems and review for the AP exam.


The AP exam is on Monday, May 14th, starting at 7:45am!!

Materials:

Nervous System Powerpoint

Immune System Powerpoint

Digestive System Powerpoint

Circulatory System Powerpoint

Excretory System Powerpoint

Endocrine System Powerpoint

Reproductive System Powerpoint

Review Day 1 - Powerpoint

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

HSA Biology - Unit 1 Review - May 7, 8

Here is the link to the HSA Online Practice:

HSA Online Practice


Announcements:

The HSA is in two weeks - on May 22nd!

We will review one unit every day until the HSA. Every class period, we will have a mini-quiz at the end of class worth 10 points. You will not be able to make up this quiz unless you miss class with an excused absence.

HOMEWORK:
1) Define 15 words from the vocabulary packet on a separate sheet of paper.

2) Complete two online HSA practice tests for the topic "Inquiry and Lab Skills and Processes". Make sure to record your scores in the online practice log.

Today's Objective:

Scientists will review the scientific inquiry process in order to prepare for the HSA.

Materials From Today:

HOMEWORK:

Online HSA Practice Log

HSA Vocabulary Packet


Classwork:

Powerpoint - Scientific Method Review

Unit 1 Review Packet - Classwork

Check Your Answers for the Classwork Here

Thursday, May 3, 2012

HSA Biology - Online Practice Link

Click on the following link for the HSA Biology practice in class:

Online HSA Practice


HSA Biology - Body Systems Day 2 - May 2, 3

Announcements:

All evolution test make-ups must be complete by Friday, May 3rd!


Homework:
1A and 2A: Complete the Body Systems Practice Questions
1B, 4B, and 4A: Complete the HSA Review Sheet

Today's Objective:

Scientists will describe the function of body systems and interpret charts and graphs related to body systems in order to explain how body systems maintain homeostasis.

Materials From Today:

Homework - 1A and 2A: Body Systems Practice

Homework - 1B, 4B, 4A: HSA Review Sheet

Powerpoint - 1A, 2A, 4B

Powerpoint - 4A and 1B

Notes - 1A, 2A, 4B

Notes - 1A and 2A

Classwork - Chart Analysis