Week of 4/23/12 to 4/27/12
This week we will begin our unit on Ecology which will cover Ch. 3 through Ch. 6 of your textbook.
Week of 4/16/12 to 4/20/12
This week we will be wrapping up Ch. 8 and 9, photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The test will be this Friday and will cover both units.
Remember that an extra credit opportunity of 25 pts is being offered at this time. More information if you scroll below to last weeks post.
Week of 4/9/12 to 4/13/12
Welcome back from Spring Break everyone!
We are finishing up photosynthesis (Ch.8) and starting on cellular respiration (Ch. 9) this week. This week you will need graphing paper for several labs. I have posted a more concise powerpoint to go along with your guided notes (the ones that are printed with the dog on the top right).
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY- 25 pts for attendance- link and information below:
Co-sponsored by NWABR and Seattle BioMed, this year’s Youth Ethics Summit is focused on Global Health. Please invite your motivated high school students to register for the Youth Ethics Summit which will be held at Seattle BioMed on Saturday, April 28, from 9:30-3pm.
Registration is easy and takes only a couple of minutes. Students can register themselves—the web address is:
http://www.nwabr.org/students/youth-ethics-summit/registration
Registration will be open until April 20; attendance is limited.
We have planned an enriching day with many activities—all of which will focus on the ethical issues related to Global Health. Students may come with or without their teachers.
Background
The Youth Ethics Summit brings together students from across the Puget Sound region to learn about topics related to ethics and biomedical research that are of special relevance to young people. This year’s summit will focus on Global Health and feature lab tours, hands-on activities, and breakout discussions with leaders who are experts in their field. The Summit provides an opportunity for students from different schools to meet and participate in discussions about the ethics of science. Please visit our website for more information (http://www.nwabr.org/students/youth-ethics-summit).
When and where will the program be held?
Saturday, April 28, 2012
9:30am‐3pm
Seattle BioMed
307 Westlake Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
Does it cost money?
The summit is free to students and teachers. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, please contact:
Jeanne Chowning, NWABR Director of Education
jchowning@nwabr.org
206‐957‐3337
The 2012 Summit is supported by the National Center for Research Resources and the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives of the National Institutes of Health through Grant #R25OD01138.
Week of 3/26/12 to 3/30/12
Almost to Spring Break everyone! 
Ok- this week we’re starting out strong with inquiry-led discussion about Photosynthesis. We will finish the week off with a longer quiz on Friday, but not before we complete a cool Chromatography and Stomata lab. Your HW this week will consist of completing your Guided Readings and collecting work from our last unit on Bacteria and Viruses. Your FLRs will be handed back to you before the week is over and you will have 2 weeks (spring break counts!) to resubmit your paper.
Week of 3/19/12 to 3/23/12
This week we will focus on the study of viruses and infectious diseases. Guided readings will now focus on Ch. 40-1,2,and 3 ONLY. Your final test will cover all learning targets on the bacteria/virus guided reading ws.
Week of 3/5/12 to 3/9/12
This week we will be focusing on completion of the FLR. Remember that your FLR is due on 3/12/2012- no exceptions! We will complete the lab, do two peer reviews, and have plenty of computer and class time to go over each section. I know this is different than what I normally tell you, but please do not email me this week- bring your questions to class so everyone can benefit! If you click on the Bacteria unit, you will note that there is a large superfile with all the documents you need. There is a separate student template so that you can start typing your document as well.
