Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Remember...Thursday evening is Mighty Girls Night at HDC
Thursday, November 12 - "Mighty Girls' Night" 5:45-8:00pm
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Math/Science Update
There is a Science quiz on Thursday during Humanities time (after we watch GATTACA).
Here is an outline for your quiz: (quiz will be all written)
-DNA, structure, function
-asexual vs sexual reproduction (advantages/disadvantages)
-internal vs external fertilization
-meiosis & mitosis (compare/contrast)
-dominant vs recessive traits...Punnett Square questions (phenotype/genotype)
-gamete, zygote, somatic/body cells, chromosome number in each
Genetics practice questions:
A hybrid tall plant crosses with a purebred tall plant. Find the genotypic & phenotypic ratios of the offspring.
CHALLENGE QUESTION: A heterozygous tall, yellow plant crosses with a hybrid tall, yellow plant. Find the phenotypic ratio of the offspring.
****Punnett Square review key is posted on D2L under news.
****Punnett Square review key is posted on D2L under news.
Here are a few items that need to be covered to prep for your quiz:
sketch figure 1.47 on p.51...label the steps & vocab
compare & contrast the advantages & disadvantages of sexual vs asexual reproduction...a chart works best here
*****I would pause Math for a few days...with that being said, you need to be reviewing fractions...all operations. You could do a few questions from the fraction handout from today or from 2.3 in your textbook.
Monday, 9 November 2015
Math & Science update
Great day at VIVO...so fun!! If you are sore, feel free to review your Science journals on mitosis so you are fully aware of how your body heals itself. :)
Homework for tomorrow:
1. Genetics worksheet (on D2L if you need a copy)
2. Math worksheet (on D2L if you need a copy)
3. Fraction cheat sheet (see previous blog post...I put a jpeg of one that I created quickly...use as a reference)
Thursday...we need to have a Science assessment during the single after GATTACA.
Mitosis/meiosis
sexual/asexual reproduction
DNA
Punnett Square questions
Homework for tomorrow:
1. Genetics worksheet (on D2L if you need a copy)
2. Math worksheet (on D2L if you need a copy)
3. Fraction cheat sheet (see previous blog post...I put a jpeg of one that I created quickly...use as a reference)
Thursday...we need to have a Science assessment during the single after GATTACA.
Mitosis/meiosis
sexual/asexual reproduction
DNA
Punnett Square questions
Friday, 6 November 2015
Looking Ahead...
Next week....
Monday, November 9 - Field Trip to Vivo
- Wear active clothing and running shoes
- Bring a lunch
- Bring a water bottle
- Bring snacks
- If swimming, bring a towel, swimwear, toiletries
Tuesday, November 10 - Remembrance Day Assembly
Wednesday, November 11 - Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 12 - "Mighty Girls' Night" 5:45-8:00pm
- Calling all Girls/Mothers/ Female Mentors for a night OF
- Drumming
- Talk from Nutritionist
- Partner Yoga
- MAC Cosmetics
Friday, November 13 - Regular Classes
Math & Science
Lots on the go for grade 9s:
1. Remember it is our VIVO trip on Monday...please ensure that you bring everything that you need for this awesome day!
2. Remembrance Day ceremony is on Tuesday.
3. Remembrance Day is Wednesday
4. Watch GATTACA on Thursday then into major writing activities...
Homework for the weekend:
1. Genetics Punnett Square questions...posted in D2L if you need (under news)
2. Extra Practice 2.2 (posted in D2L if you need)....ensure your work is in your journal as it will not fit on the handout
3. Create a cheat sheet for fraction operations: take one piece of paper & divide into 4
Box 1: Adding fractions...write out all the steps to do this ie common denominator etc...include positive & negative fraction examples (mixed & improper)...lowest terms etc.
Box 2: Subtracting fractions...see above
Box 3: Multiplying Fractions...all of the above but of course you don't find a common denom.
Box 4: Dividing Fractions...all of the above for mult. (reciprocal etc)
Ensure that your cheat sheet is neat, organized, very detailed with many examples including negative & positive, mixed, improper, and proper fractions for all operations.
Homework will be checked on Tuesday...you have my word :)
Enjoy your weekend.
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