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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1 Labor Day Holiday
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2 A-Day
Notes on
Scientific Method - Observation, Inference, Independent and
Dependent Variables,
Hypothesis
Analyzing Hypothesis Activity - done in class
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(3) |
3 B-Day
Same as A-Day
Freshman Assemblies:
9:15 to 10:15 A - L
1:15 to 2:15 M - Z |
4 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz 1
Data and Graphing notes
Lab requirements. Went over
Data and Graphing Worksheet - due next class
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn III-B |
5 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
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8 A-Day
Vitruvian Man Lab
Data and Graphing Worksheet due
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9 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
10 A-Day
Comprehensive Exam (Safety, Scientific
Method, Experimental Design)
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(3)
Acorn IA
Progress Report
Grade Cut Off |
11 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
12 A-Day
Chemistry - Periodic Chart notes including oxidation numbers, octet
rule, bonding (ionic and covalent)
Chemistry of Life Worksheet
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn IA |
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15 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
16 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz 2 Chemistry - Periodic Chart notes including oxidation numbers, octet
rule, bonding (ionic and covalent) Properties of Water, Polar/Non-polar
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn IA |
17 B-Day
Same as A-Day
Progress Reports given in 6th period |
18 A-Day
Pop Quiz - Oh My 1
Notes on Properties of Atoms
Cabbage Juice Titration Lab - Due day of exam
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn IA
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19 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
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22 A-Day
Notes on 4 major molecules - Carbohydrates, Lipids, Amino Acids and
Nucleic Acids
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn IA |
23 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
24 A-Day
Chemistry Exam -
Comprehensive but focus on chemistry
Will count on the First Six Weeks
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(3) (9)
Acorn IA |
25 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
26 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz 3
Last grade for the six weeks
Chemistry of Living Things and Cellular Biology Notes
TEKS 112.43c (4)
Acorn IB |
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29 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
30 A-Day OMG 1 Pop Quiz |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1 B-Day |
2 A-Day
OMG 2 Pop Quiz
Cell Observation Lab assigned - due
day of the exam.
Chemistry of Living Things Quick Write.
TEKS 112.43c (4)
Acorn IB |
3 B-Day
End of 1st Six Weeks |
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6 A-Day
Cell Biology Review Worksheet - done in class.
Cell Observation Lab (continued)
Homework - Study for exam and work on lab
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(5A) (13A) (4A)
Acorn IB |
7 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
8 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
4
Cell Observation Lab
Continued...Due next class
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(5A) (13A) (4A)
Acorn IB |
9 B-Day
Same as A-Day
Extra Review Session After school |
10 A-Day
Cell Exam
Plasma Membrane and Homeostasis Notes handed out. Student should begin
learning the bolded vocabulary terms.
Cell Observation lab Due
Extra Review Session Before School
TEKS 112.43c (1)(2)(5A) (13A) (4A)
Acorn IB |
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13 Student Holiday
Staff Development
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14 B-Day
Same as A-Day
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15 A-Day
PSAT - Classes are 45 min
Plasma Membrane and Homeostasis Notes and worksheet
Mr. Watkins not available after school
TEKS 112.43c (4B)(11A)
Acorn IB |
16 B-Day
Same as A-Day
and Notes on Solutions
Mr. Watkins not available after school |
17 A-Day
Potato Diffusion Lab Due on in class on
exam day Notes on
Solutions
TEKS 112.43c (4B)(11A)
Acorn IB |
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20 B-Day
Potato Diffusion Lab
Due on in class on exam day
Membrane Model Activity
Transportation Worksheet
Quiz League After
school
TEKS 112.43c (4B)(11A)
Acorn IB |
21 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
5
Finish
Plasma Membrane and Homeostasis Notes
Membrane Model Activity
Transportation worksheet
Mr. W not available at lunch
TEKS 112.43c (4B)(11A)
Acorn IB |
22 B-Day
Same as A-Day except
Grade Transportation Worksheet
Extra Review Session for Exam after school 3PM to approximately 3:45PM |
23 A-Day
Plasma Membrane and Homeostasis Exam
Potato Diffusion Lab Due
Grade cut off for Progress Reports
LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK FOR INCOMPLETES FOR 1ST
SIX WEEKS
Extra Review Session for Exam before school 6:45AM to approximately
7:25AM
Mr. Watkins not available after school
TEKS 112.43c (4B)(11A)
Acorn IB
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24 B-Day
Same as A-day
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27 A-Day
Begin Photosynthesis Flow Chart (Will count as a lab grade) - Leaf
structure and Light
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28 B-Day
Same as A-Day
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29 A-Day
Continue Photosynthesis Flow Charts - Light reaction
TEKS 112.43c (9)(13)
Acorn IC
2nd Six Weeks Progress Report Given to students in 2nd Period
TEKS 112.43c (9)(13)
Acorn IC
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30 B-Day Same
as A-Day |
31 A-Day
Finish PGAL to Glucose Chart, Finish C3 and C4 flow charts. Review.
TEKS 112.43c (9)(13)
Acorn IC
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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3 B-Day
Quiz League After
school Same
as A-Day
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4 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
6
C3 and C4 flow charts. Review.
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5 B-Day Same
as A-Day Extra Review Session for exam after school from 3 to 4PM |
6 A-Day
Comprehensive exam - focus on photosynthesis from flow charts
Photosynthesis flow chart due - Everything must be
colored, labeled and put together in the proper format - lab grade
Extra Review Session before school 6:45AM to 7:25AM
TEKS 112.43c (9)(13)
Acorn IC
Grade cut off for 2nd Six Weeks
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7 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
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10 A-Day
Quiz League After
school
Begin Respiration - Glycolysis to the Krebs Cycle
TEKS 112.43c (9)
Acorn IC
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11 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
12 A-Day
Respiration - Glycolysis to the Krebs Cycle
TEKS 112.43c (9)
Acorn IC
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13 B-Day
Same as A-Day
Last day to turn in late or make up work for six weeks |
14 A-Day
Respiration notes on Krebs Cycle to ETC
Finish filling in the molecules on flow charts
TEKS 112.43c (9)
Acorn IC
Extra Review Session after school 3PM to 3:45PM
End of 2nd Six Weeks
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17 B-Day
Same as A-Day
Quiz League After
school |
18 A-Day
Finish Respiration Notes
Respiration Activity?
Extra Review Session Before School 6:45AM to 7:20AM
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19 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
20 A-Day
Respiration Exam
Respiration flow charts are due - lab grade
TEKS 112.43c (9)
Acorn IC
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21 B-Day
2nd Six Weeks Report Cards given to students in
6th period
Same as A-Day |
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24 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
7
DNA Structure Notes DNA
Model Activity (timed in class)
DNA Replication Notes and Worksheet
Quiz League After
school
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn II-B
Quiz League After
school
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25 B-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
7
Same as A-Day |
26
Student Holiday
Staff Development |
27
Thanksgiving Holiday |
28 Thanksgiving Holiday |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1 A-Day
Finish DNA Replication
Begin
Protein synthesis -
Transcription and Translation Notes
Quiz League After
school
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn II-B
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2 B-Day
Same as A-Day |
3 A-Day
Mr. Watkins Out
DNA to Protein Worksheet (homework due at beginning of class)
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(6)
Acorn II-B |
4 B-Day
Mr. Watkins Out
Same as A-Day
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5 A-Day
Mr. Watkins Out
DNA to Protein Worksheet (homework due at beginning of class)
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(6)
Acorn II-B
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8 B-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
8
DNA Electrophoresis Activity (Lab Grade)
due next class
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(6)
Acorn II-B
PLEASE NOTE - A-day and B-day are now flipped.
Quiz League After
school |
9 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
8
Same as B-Day
Extra Review Session After School 3PM to 3:45PM |
10 B-Day
Protein Synthesis Activity
Extra Review Session Before School 6:45AM to 7:20AM
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn II-B
Progress Reports Given in 6th Period |
11 A-Day
Same as B-Day
Influences Extra Credit Essay for
5th Six Weeks Handed out |
12 B-Day
DNA Reproduction and Protein Synthesis Exam
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA
Influences Extra Credit Essay for
5th Six Weeks Handed out |
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15 A-Day
Mr. Watkins out sick - exam postponed until next class.
DNA Reproduction and Protein Synthesis Review Worksheet - Due in class
Quiz League After
school |
16 B-Day
Mr. Watkins out sick -
Chapter 10 Reviewing Content questions 1 - 10
Write complete question and answer - due in class
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA
|
17 A-Day
Same as B-Day
DNA Reproduction and Protein Synthesis Exam
DNA Electrophoresis
Lab Due
TEKS 112.43c
(1)(2)(6)
Acorn II-B
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18 B-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
9
Cell Cycle and Meiosis Notes
Homework:
Cell Cycle and Reproduction Worksheet (or Cell Cycle worksheet)
and Read Chapter 10
Fall Semester Review Outline
handed out
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA |
19 A-Day
Prefix/Suffix Quiz
9
Begin Cell Cycle and Meiosis Notes - Short classes as student are
released at 11:35AM
Fall Semester Review Outline
handed out
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA |
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22 Winter Break
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23
Winter Break |
24
Winter Break |
25
Winter Break |
26
Winter Break |
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29
Winter Break
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30
Winter Break |
31
Winter Break |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1
Winter Break |
2
Winter Break |
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5 B-Day
Cell Cycle Lab AP #3- Full lab write up Due
on day of exam
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA
Quiz League After
school
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6 A-Day
Same as B-Day
Extra Review Session after school 3PM to 3:45PM |
7 B-Day
Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis Notes - finish
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA
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8 A-Day
Same as B-Day
Extra Review Session before school 6:45AM to
7:20AM
Mr. Watkins not available after school |
9 B-Day
Exam
Cell Cycle (Mitosis) and
Meiosis
TEKS 112.43c (6)
Acorn IB and IIA
LAST DAY TO TURN IN WORK FOR THE SEMESTER |
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12 A-Day
Exam
Cell Cycle (Mitosis) and
Meiosis
Mr. Watkins lab closed at lunch this week due to lunch duty
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13 B-Day
Review for Final
Extra Review Session after school 3PM to 3:45PM
Mr. Watkins lab closed at lunch this week due to lunch duty |
14 A-Day
Review for Final
Mr. Watkins lab closed before school TODAY and at lunch this week |
15 Final Exam (B-Day?)
Fall Semester Review Outline
Extra Review Session before school 6:45AM to
7:20AM |
16 Final Exam (A-day?)
Fall Semester Review Outline
End of Fall 2008 Semester
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19 MLK Holiday |
20 Student Holiday
Teacher Work Day |
21 B-Day
2nd Semester Begins |
22 A-Day |
23 B-Day |
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26 A-Day
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27 B-Day |
28 A-Day |
29 B-Day |
30 A-Day |