ALL HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION THAT RELATES TO THE SECOND SEMESTER PROJECT ARE FOUND ON THAT PAGE!
Friday 5.11.12
Today's Learning Targets:
All of them!
Today I collected the Plant Review Sheet that was h.w. last night and students took the Plant Test. If you were absent you will need to make that up in the Testing Center when you get back. The only h.w. is to FINISH the PowerPoint for your Second Semester Project. Presentations will begin on Monday! Have a great weekend!
Thursday 5.10.12
Today's Learning Targets:
All of them!
Today students worked on the Plant Review. It is attached below. Whatever you did not finish in class is h.w. and you also need to study for the Plant Test AND finish the Second Semester Research Paper. I only need one copy of the paper per group. The PowerPoint needs to be completed for Monday. That is when we will start presentations. Check out the links to quizlets below. Happy Studying!
I can provide examples of environmental stimuli and plant responses to these stimuli.
I can identify male, female, and sterile parts of the flower and their role in sexual reproduction.
Today we took notes on Plant Tropisms and Growth. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. Then students completed the Flower Lab which is also attached below. You need to complete the Analysis Questions and drawings for h.w. The analysis questions #3–11 should be typed. You should also be working on your paper for the Second Semester Project. Only 2 nights left!
I can explain how plants reproduce asexually and provide examples.
I can identify male, female, and sterile parts of the flower and their role in sexual reproduction.
Today I collected the Section 24.2 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night. We watched a BrainPop on Pollination and then took notes on Plant Reproduction. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. We then F.E.S.S.ed the Plant Diversity Quiz. The only h.w. is to work on the paper for the Second Semester Project.
I can compare the functions of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
I can compare/contrast the functions of xylem and phloem (vascular tissue) in plants, including the way in which water moves through plants.
Today we took the Plant Diversity Quiz. If you were absent, you will need to make that up in the Testing Center when you get back. Then we looked at our Plant Germination and Tropism Lab that we set up last week. We made observations, sketches, and measurements. Then groups met to discuss revisions to their Project Paper. For h.w. you need to complete Section 24.2 Section Review Questions. As always, these should be typed. Good Luck!
Reminder: Plant TEST on Friday 5.11.12
Friday 5.4.12
Today's Learning Targets:
I can compare the functions of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
I can compare/contrast the functions of xylem and phloem (vascular tissue) in plants, including the way in which water moves through plants.
Today I collected the Chapter 25.1 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night. We took notes on Seed Structure and Function. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. For h.w. you need complete the Plant Phyla at a Glance w.s. and study for the quiz on Monday. It will cover Plant Evolution and Diversity (Chapters 23.1 and 23.2). You also need to edit your classmate's Research Paper that you picked up in class today. Have a great weekend!
Reminder: QUIZ on Plant Evolution and Diversity on Monday 5.7.12
Thursday 5.3.12
Today's Learning Targets:
I can compare the functions of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
I can compare/contrast the functions of xylem and phloem (vascular tissue) in plants, including the way in which water moves through plants.
Today I collected the Chapter 23 Review w.s. that was h.w. last night. We took notes on Plant Structure and Function. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. For h.w. you need read Chapter 25.1 and to complete the the Section Review Questions. As always, these should be typed. YOU ALSO NEED TO BRING FOUR COPIES OF YOUR PAPER TO CLASS TOMORROW. EACH GROUP (not each person) needs to have FOUR COPIES. HALF OF THE GROUPS DID NOT HAVE 4 COPIES FOR TODAY! Make sure to include your data tables and graphs. I have attached a handout below that shows the proper format for making data tables and graphs (see 5.2.12 post) Good Luck!
Reminder: QUIZ on Plant Evolution and Diversity on Monday 5.7.12
I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
Today I collected the 23.2 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night and we watched the video, The Seedy Side of Plants. For h.w. you need to complete the Chapter 23 Review w.s. (attached below). You also need to make the final revisions to your paper. EACH GROUP (not each person) needs to have FOUR COPIES of their paper for tomorrow. Make sure to include your data tables and graphs. I have attached a handout below that shows the proper format for making data tables and graphs. Good Luck!
I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
Today I collected the 23.1 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night and we set up the Plant Germination and Tropism Lab. We will look at our plants in a few days and make some observations and sketches. Then we contined to take notes on Plant Diversity. Your h.w. is to read Section 23.2 and answer the Section Review questions. As always, those should be typed. Please continue to work on your paper and Presentation.
I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
Today we met with our groups and looked at the first draft of the paper and discussed necessary revisions. Please continue to work on your paper and Presentation. Then we took notes on Plant Diversity. Your h.w. is to read Section 23.1 and answer the Section Review questions. As always, those should be typed. My PowerPoint and handout are below.
ALL HANDOUTS AND INFORMATION THAT RELATES TO THE SECOND SEMESTER PROJECT ARE FOUND ON THAT PAGE!
Friday 5.11.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today I collected the Plant Review Sheet that was h.w. last night and students took the Plant Test. If you were absent you will need to make that up in the Testing Center when you get back. The only h.w. is to FINISH the PowerPoint for your Second Semester Project. Presentations will begin on Monday! Have a great weekend!All of them!
Thursday 5.10.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today students worked on the Plant Review. It is attached below. Whatever you did not finish in class is h.w. and you also need to study for the Plant Test AND finish the Second Semester Research Paper. I only need one copy of the paper per group. The PowerPoint needs to be completed for Monday. That is when we will start presentations. Check out the links to quizlets below. Happy Studying!All of them!
This one is on Plant Evolution: http://quizlet.com/11754384/plant-evolution-flash-cards/
This one is on leaf structures: http://quizlet.com/11804813/leaf-parts-flash-cards/
Reminder: Plant TEST TOMORROW!
Wednesday 5.9.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today we took notes on Plant Tropisms and Growth. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. Then students completed the Flower Lab which is also attached below. You need to complete the Analysis Questions and drawings for h.w. The analysis questions #3–11 should be typed. You should also be working on your paper for the Second Semester Project. Only 2 nights left!I can provide examples of environmental stimuli and plant responses to these stimuli.
I can identify male, female, and sterile parts of the flower and their role in sexual reproduction.
Reminder: Plant TEST on Friday 5.11.12
Tuesday 5.8.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today I collected the Section 24.2 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night. We watched a BrainPop on Pollination and then took notes on Plant Reproduction. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. We then F.E.S.S.ed the Plant Diversity Quiz. The only h.w. is to work on the paper for the Second Semester Project.I can explain how plants reproduce asexually and provide examples.
I can identify male, female, and sterile parts of the flower and their role in sexual reproduction.
Reminder: Plant TEST on Friday 5.11.12
Monday 5.7.12
Today's Learning Targets:
- I can compare the functions of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
- I can compare/contrast the functions of xylem and phloem (vascular tissue) in plants, including the way in which water moves through plants.
Today we took the Plant Diversity Quiz. If you were absent, you will need to make that up in the Testing Center when you get back. Then we looked at our Plant Germination and Tropism Lab that we set up last week. We made observations, sketches, and measurements. Then groups met to discuss revisions to their Project Paper. For h.w. you need to complete Section 24.2 Section Review Questions. As always, these should be typed. Good Luck!Reminder: Plant TEST on Friday 5.11.12
Friday 5.4.12
Today's Learning Targets:
- I can compare the functions of leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
- I can compare/contrast the functions of xylem and phloem (vascular tissue) in plants, including the way in which water moves through plants.
Today I collected the Chapter 25.1 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night. We took notes on Seed Structure and Function. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. For h.w. you need complete the Plant Phyla at a Glance w.s. and study for the quiz on Monday. It will cover Plant Evolution and Diversity (Chapters 23.1 and 23.2). You also need to edit your classmate's Research Paper that you picked up in class today. Have a great weekend!Reminder: QUIZ on Plant Evolution and Diversity on Monday 5.7.12
Thursday 5.3.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today I collected the Chapter 23 Review w.s. that was h.w. last night. We took notes on Plant Structure and Function. My PowerPoint and handout are attached below. For h.w. you need read Chapter 25.1 and to complete the the Section Review Questions. As always, these should be typed. YOU ALSO NEED TO BRING FOUR COPIES OF YOUR PAPER TO CLASS TOMORROW. EACH GROUP (not each person) needs to have FOUR COPIES. HALF OF THE GROUPS DID NOT HAVE 4 COPIES FOR TODAY! Make sure to include your data tables and graphs. I have attached a handout below that shows the proper format for making data tables and graphs (see 5.2.12 post) Good Luck!Reminder: QUIZ on Plant Evolution and Diversity on Monday 5.7.12
Wednesday 5.2.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today I collected the 23.2 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night and we watched the video, The Seedy Side of Plants. For h.w. you need to complete the Chapter 23 Review w.s. (attached below). You also need to make the final revisions to your paper. EACH GROUP (not each person) needs to have FOUR COPIES of their paper for tomorrow. Make sure to include your data tables and graphs. I have attached a handout below that shows the proper format for making data tables and graphs. Good Luck!I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
At the bottom of this handout is the template for the proper set up of a data table.
This handout shows the proper set up and all the essential elements that need to be included in your graph.
Tuesday 5.1.12
Today's Learning Targets:
Today I collected the 23.1 Section Review Questions that were h.w. last night and we set up the Plant Germination and Tropism Lab. We will look at our plants in a few days and make some observations and sketches. Then we contined to take notes on Plant Diversity. Your h.w. is to read Section 23.2 and answer the Section Review questions. As always, those should be typed. Please continue to work on your paper and Presentation.I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
Monday 4.30.12
Today's Learning Targets:
- I can describe evolution of modern plants from green algae and the adaptations that allowed plants to survive on land.
- I can discuss the characteristics that are used to classify bryophytes, teraphytes, angiosperms, and gymnosperms.
Today we met with our groups and looked at the first draft of the paper and discussed necessary revisions. Please continue to work on your paper and Presentation. Then we took notes on Plant Diversity. Your h.w. is to read Section 23.1 and answer the Section Review questions. As always, those should be typed. My PowerPoint and handout are below.