Coach Grant's Classroom

Biology

2012-02-13T15:57:00.000-08:00

The teacher presented material on trihybrid crosses. HWK--make a trihybrid cross on watermelons.

Anatomy

2012-02-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on the forearm and hand. The teacher presented material on the hip. Test tuesday on the hip.

Life Science

2012-02-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

On Feb. 8-9, the students learned how to complete trihybrid genetic crosses. Examples were given and the students completed an example for homework. On Feb 10, the students completed a lab on genetics. Today (2-13-12), the students learned about sex determination and sex-linked traits. HWK--make a sex-linked cross.

Life Science

2012-02-07T11:18:00.000-08:00

The students took an exam on genetics. This was a retake from a test last week on monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. NO HWK.

Biology

2012-02-07T09:25:00.000-08:00

The teacher presented material on genetics. Topics covered were: genetics, traits, alleles, dominant, recessive, heterozygous, homozygous, Punnett squares, genotype, phenotype, monohybrid, dihybrid, trihybrid. The teacher gave illustrations and instructions on how to work monohybrid crosses.HWK--READ UNIT 4.

Anatomy

2012-02-07T09:18:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on anatomical parts of the atlas and axis, and the sacrum. The teacher conducted a lab on compact bone tissue, spongy bone tissue , diaphysis , epiphysis, medullary cavity, red bone marrow, yellow bone marrow, flat bones, irregular shape bones, long bones, and short bones. Assignment--TEST on pages 147--148.

Life Science

2012-01-25T09:46:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed monohybrid crosses. The teacher gave the students more examples of monohybrid crosses. The students copied the examples in their notebook. The teacher introduced dihybrid cross. HWK-- study all the vocab words for a quiz on friday and study the notes on how to solve monohybrid and dihybrid crosses.

Biology

2012-01-25T09:44:00.000-08:00

The students answered questions 1-17 on page 242. HWK--finish the assignment and read the chapter (9).

Anatomy

2012-01-25T09:38:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on identifying bone landmarks of the skull on page 141. HWK--study the landmarks on page 143 for a test thursday. Study the descriptive terms in table 7.2 for a quiz on monday.

Life Science

2012-01-24T15:46:00.000-08:00

The teacher illustrated more examples of momohybrid crosses. The teacher wrote the examples on the board and showed all students how to solve each genetics problem. Step by step notes were given and the students should have these in their notebook. HWK--study all terminology that relates to genetics and practice working monohybrid crosses.

Anatomy

2012-01-24T15:40:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on skull bone landmarks ( page 140). The teacher gave instructions on what to study for the remainder of the week. HWK-- study the diagrams on page 141 for a test on wednesday and page 142 on thursday. This class will not meet on friday. The seniors have a field trip.

Biology

2012-01-24T15:39:00.000-08:00

The students took a major test on chapter 8. HWK--define all vocab words in ch 9.

Life Science

2012-01-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

The teacher introduced new material on genetics. The following topics were discussed: genetics, heredity,dominace, recessive, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype, genotype, Punnett square, monohybrid, dihybrid, trihybrid, hybrid. HWK--answer questions 1-10 at the end of ch 11.

Biology

2012-01-23T13:22:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed with the students for a test on ch 8. HWK--study for the test.

Anatomy

2012-01-23T13:17:00.000-08:00

The students took an identification test on a skull drawing ( page 139). The teacher previewed the material for the next three test. Page 140 on tuesday, page 141 on wednesday and page 142 on thursday.HWK study the drawings.

Biology

2012-01-20T11:30:00.000-08:00

Thursday
The students completed the mitosis lab. HWK --study for a vocab quiz on ch 8.2.

Friday
The students took a quiz on ch 8.2 and completed a lab on DNA. HWK--study for a chapter 8 test on 1-24 12.

Life Science

2012-01-20T11:24:00.000-08:00

Thursday

The students participated in a lab activity making a model of DNA. HWK--Read ch 11.

Friday

The students finished making a model of DNA and made a model of RNA. HWK--Read ch 11.

Anatomy

2012-01-20T11:12:00.000-08:00

Thursday
The students took a vocab quiz on ch 7. The teacher discussed various regions of the skull. HWK-- study the bone landmarks of the skull on page 138.

Friday

The students took a test on identifying the bone landmarks of the skull on page 138. The students participated in a lab constructing a model of DNA. HWK --study the bone landmarks of the skull on page 139. Test on page 139 monday.

Life Science

2012-01-18T13:01:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on ch 10.2 and ch10.3. After the test , the students defined the vocab words in ch 11.1 and read ch 11.1. Finish these two assignments for homework.

Biology

2012-01-18T09:28:00.000-08:00

The teacher issued a post card ,which had a picture of onion mitosis on one side to the students. The students tried to find various stages of mitosis while the teacher called roll. The teacher finished the notes on mitosis and showed the differences between animal and plant mitosis. The students participated in a lab on mitosis. Each student viewed a slide of onion root tip and white fish blastula. The students completed some drawings of the mitotic stages. The students will finish this activity on thursday and have a test on friday. HWK tonight--study for a vocab quiz ch 8.2 and 8.3 on thursday.

Anatomy

2012-01-18T09:21:00.000-08:00

The students took a quiz on aids to understanding words. The teacher assigned a quiz on thursday ; ch 7 key terms. The teacher displayed various views of the human skull using the overhead projecter. Bone landmarks were pointed out and discussed. The students will have a test on the skull drawing on page 138 friday.

Biology

2012-01-17T15:24:00.000-08:00

The students took a quiz on the vocab of ch 8.1. The teacher presented new notes on the following: cell cycle, interphase, G1-phase, G2-phase, S-phase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis, karyokinesis, equator of cell, spindle, centrosome, centriole, astral rays, chromosome, chromatid, centromere, somatic cell, diploid. HWK --study all notes, read ch 8, study 8.2 vocab, work on science fair project.

Life Science

2012-01-17T15:22:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed all period (ch 10) with the students. Chapter 10 test wednesday.

Anatomy

2012-01-17T15:17:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on identification of the bones in the human skeleton. The teacher assigned a quiz on aids to understanding words-ch 7. The students will take a vocab quiz on ch 7 thursday.

Life Science

2012-01-16T15:42:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed matreial on chapter 10 with the students. HWK--study ch 10 for a test on wednesday.

Biology

2012-01-16T15:36:00.000-08:00

The students finished a study guide they worked on friday. The teacher presented new information on active transport, endocytosis, pinocytosis, phagocytosis, exocytosis, against the concentration gradient. HWK-- study for a vocab quiz on 8.1 and answer 8.1 section review questions 1--4.

Anatomy

2012-01-16T15:32:00.000-08:00

The students studied the bones of the human body using a disarticulated skeleton. The students will be tested tuesday on identification of the bones. HWK--study the bones and learn how to spell their names.

Life Science

2012-01-11T13:02:00.000-08:00

The students took notes and participated in a discussion on the following: DNA replication, Transcription of RNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, mutation, inversion, deletion, insertion. HWK--study all the notes on this material and read the chapter.

Biology

2012-01-11T09:22:00.000-08:00

The students took a chapter test on the cell. HWK--define all the vocab words in ch 8.

Anatomy

2012-01-11T09:20:00.000-08:00

The students took a chapter test on the integumentary system. HWK--define all the vocab words in ch 7.

Life Science

2012-01-10T11:45:00.000-08:00

The students took a vocab quiz on ch 10.3. The students answered ch 10 review questions 1-23. HWK--study all their notes on ch 10 and read ch 10.

Anatomy

2012-01-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

The students took a quiz on common skin disorders. The teacher reviewed the skin for a test on wednesday. HWK--answer review questions 11--20 of the chapter review and study for the test.

Biology

2012-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

The students took a vocab quiz on ch 7.3. The teacher reviewed ch 7 for a test on wednesday. HWK---study ch 7 for a test.

Biology

2012-01-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed material on the cell in preparing for a test on wednesday. New material presented today was : chloroplast, central vacuole, cell wall. HWK-- study for a vocab quiz on ch 7.3. Start working on your science fair project.

Anatomy

2012-01-09T12:52:00.000-08:00

The students answered review questions 1-10 on page 125. HWK-- study common skin disorders for a quiz tuesday.

Life Science

2012-01-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on DNA and sketched examples of DNA. The following terms were used in class today: purines, pyrimidines, deoxyribose, phosphate, adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, nucleotide. HWK--- study the definition of DNA, RNA, gene, and mutation for a vocab quiz. Answer review questions 1-5 on page 295.

Life Science

2012-01-06T13:04:00.000-08:00

The students took a quiz on ch 10.2 vocab definitions. After the quiz, the students answered three questions on ch 10.2 and turned them in for a classwork grade. The teacher gave notes on DNA. The notes covered the following topics: double helix, twisted ladder, nucleotide, nitrogen base, pentose sugar, phosphate. HWK--read ch 10.3 .

Biology

2012-01-06T13:00:00.000-08:00

The students took a cell organelle ID test. After the test, the students completed a lab activity on different cells. HWK--study ch 10.3 vocab definitions.

Anatomy

2012-01-06T12:55:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on the structures of the skin. HWK-- answer all check your recall questions in ch-6. Study for a skin disorder quiz on tuesday ( 1-10-12).

Life Science

2012-01-05T13:13:00.000-08:00

1-4-12
The students took notes and participated in a discussion on sexual reproduction. The following topics were discussed: sexual reproduction, gametes, gonads, egg, ova, ootid, diploid, haploid, somatic cells, sex cells, sperm, oogenesis, spermatogenesis, meiosis, fertilization, zygote, two cell stage, four cell stage etc., blastula, gastrula, embryo, fetus. HWK--study the notes and read the chapter (10-section 2).

1-5-12
The students corrected their vocab definitions on a HWK paper, read ch 10 section 2, and studied for the vocab quiz on friday (words ch 10 section 2).

Biology

2012-01-05T12:59:00.000-08:00

1-4-12
The students took notes on a typical animal cell and completed a drawing of a cell. The following terms were used in the discussion: cytoplasm, ribosome, rough endoplasmic reticulum, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, microtubules, microfilament, Golgi complex, mitochondrion, centrosome, centriole. HWK--study for the vocab quiz.

1-5-12

The students took a vocab quiz on ch 7 sections 1 and 2. The students took notes and added the following structures to the cell drawing: lysosome, cilia, flagellum, villi, microvilli. HWK--study for a cell identification test friday and answer questions 1--13 on page 192.

Anatomy

2012-01-05T12:24:00.000-08:00

1-4-12
The students took notes on the dermis and hypodermis of the skin. The following terms were used in the discussion: hair follicle, sebaceous gland, sebum, arrector pili muscle, sweat gland, sweat duct, sweat pore, blood capillaries, arteries, veins, nerves, meisner's corpuscle, pacinian corpuscle, adipose,basement membrane. The students made a sketch of the skin and labeled each part. Test friday on the skin drawing.

1-5-12

The students took a vocab quiz on the skin. The students completed a lab activity on human skin. HWK---study the skin drawing for a test on friday. Read chapter 6.

Life Science

2012-01-03T12:50:00.000-08:00

The students will define the vocab words on pages 284 and 290. HWK -- study the vocab words. Quiz on friday. Many students were absent from class due to a basketball game.

Anatomy

2012-01-03T09:11:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on the skin and made a drawing of the epidermis. The following structures were included in today's lecture: epidermis, stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidium, stratum corneum, keratin, keratinization, melanin, melanocytes. The teacher assigned vocab definitions and aids to understanding words for homework. The students will have a quiz on these thursday. The students will have a test on the structures of the skin friday.

Biology

2012-01-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

The students took notes and made a drawing of a typical animal cell which included the following cellular parts: cell membrane, nucleus, nucleolus, nucleoplasm, nuclear membrane, chromatin. The teacher assigned vocabulary definitions on sections one and two for chapter seven. HWK--finish the vocab definitions and study for a quiz on thursday. Test friday on the parts of a cell.

Anatomy

2011-12-06T09:28:00.000-08:00

Old test were handed back to the students to study for the semester test. New material presented monday and tuesday was: skeletal muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue, smooth muscle tissue fibrocartilage, spongy bone. The students need to study all the notes in their note book, chapters 1-5, the microscope, and lab equipment. The semester test will be December15.

Biology

2011-12-06T09:13:00.000-08:00

Old test were handed back to the students so they could review for the semester test. Monday and tuesday new notes were presented on the following topics: organic compounds, inorganic compounds, isomeres, polymer, monomer, dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis, carbohydrate, monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide, protein, peptide bond, polypeptide, amino acid, enzyme,nucleic acid, nucleotide, DNA, RNA, m-RNA, t-RNA, r-RNA, protein synthesis. The students should study their notes, old test, microscope, lab equipment, insects, scientific method, and chapters 1-6 to prepare for the semester test. Second period test is December 14 and first period test is December 15.

Life Science

2011-12-06T05:54:00.000-08:00

I need to make a correction to my post on monday. The exam for the seventh grade is a nine weeks test.

Life Science

2011-12-05T12:34:00.000-08:00

Old test papers were given back to the students. They should study these test in preparation for their semester exam on December 16 for seventh period and December 13 for sixth period.

Anatomy

2011-12-01T13:14:00.000-08:00

Notes and drawings were presented on the following: hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage, compact bone. The students were given time to view prepared slides of these tissues using a compound light microscope. HWK--study the notes and read the book.

Life Science

2011-12-01T13:02:00.000-08:00

Notes and drawings were given to the students on the topic of mitosis. The students viewed onion root tip using a compound light microscope. The following words were discussed lecture :
cell cycle, mitosis, G1-phase, S-phase, G2-phase, interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, karyokinesis, cytokinesis, chromosome, chromatid, centromere, centriole, centrosome, astral rays, spindle fibers, equator of a cell, daughter cells. HWK---study the notes and read the chapter. Lab work on friday--look at the different stages of the cell cycle.

Biology

2011-12-01T06:49:00.000-08:00

Notes were given on the following topics: passive transport, osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, endocytosis, pinocytosis, phagocytosis, exocytosis, equilibrium.
The students were given a list of vocab words to define. The students will have a vocab quiz friday on the words listed above.

Life Science

2011-11-29T13:46:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on ch 9, section-2. No HWK.

Biology

2011-11-29T13:43:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on ch6, section-1. No HWK.

Anatomy

2011-11-29T13:42:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on epithelial tissues. No HWK.

Biology

2011-11-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

The teacher explained the following: chemical formula, structural formula, solution, solute, solvent, mixture. The teacher reviewed the material in ch 6 section 1 for a test on thursday. HWK---study for the test.

Anatomy

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed epithelial tissues with the students. HWK--- study all the notes and everything in the book concering epithelial tissues.

Life Science

2011-11-15T15:15:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on the following material: metabolism, energy, ATP, carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, lipids, nucleic acids, DNA, RNA. HWK-- study all the notes and the material in ch 9 sections 2 and 3.

Biology

2011-11-15T15:07:00.000-08:00

The students completed a guided worksheet on atomic number, atomic mass, protons, neutrons, electrons, ions, isotopes, and symbols. The students took notes on the following material: pH scale, acids, bases, neutral, strong acid, weak acid, strong base, weak base, hydrogen ion, hydroxide ion. HWK--study all notes and the book for a test on thursday (ch6).

Anatomy

2011-11-15T15:03:00.000-08:00

The students studied all the epithelial tissue slides . The teacher circulated through the lab and helped the students. HWK---study the notes and the book for a test on epithelial tissues on thursday.

Life Science

2011-11-14T11:36:00.000-08:00

The students completed a lab activity on diffusion. HWK ---- study all notes in preparation for a test on thursday.

Biology

2011-11-14T11:30:00.000-08:00

The students took a vocab quiz on ch 6. The students took notes on the following topics: ionic bond , ion , cation , anion , electrolyte , compound , molecule. Examples of each were included in the notes. HWK-- study all notes in preparation for a test on thursday.

Anatomy

2011-11-14T11:10:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on stratified cuboidal epithelium , stratified columnar epithelium, and adipose tissue.The students looked at adipose tissue under the microscope. HWK--study all epithelial tissues for a test on thursday.

Life Science

2011-11-10T12:58:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on active transport,passive transport, osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, endocytosis, exocytosis, pinocytosis, and phagocytosis. HWK--study all the notes. Test will be 11-17-11.

Life Science

2011-11-08T12:55:00.000-08:00

The students took a test on "chemistry of living organisms" ( ch 9,section 1 ). HWK-- read section 2, chapter 9.

Biology

2011-11-08T06:32:00.000-08:00

The students will take an open note and open book test on ch 3 , 4 , 5 today. HWK--read ch 6 and define all vocab words in ch 6. Vocab quiz monday (11-14-11). Test on ch 6 thursday (11-17-11).

Life Science

2011-11-07T13:15:00.000-08:00

The teacher reviewed chemistry of living organisms with the students. Test on tuesday . Study everything in your notebook.

Anatomy

2011-11-07T13:11:00.000-08:00

The students took notes on simple columnar epithelium. The students viewed simple columnar epithelium under the microscope and made a drawing in their notebook. HWK-- study the notes and read the chapter (5).

Biology

2011-11-07T13:08:00.000-08:00

The students reviewed for a test on ch. 3,4,5. HWK--- study for the test.The test will be multiple choice.

Anatomy

2011-11-03T13:07:00.000-07:00

The students took notes and participated in a discussion on epithelial tissues (simple squamous epithelium, simple cuboidal epithelium ). HWK-- define all vocab words in ch 5 and study aids to understanding words.

Life Science

2011-11-03T12:58:00.000-07:00

The students took notes and participated in a discussion on the following topics: ionic bond, ion, electrolytes, isotopes. HWK--study all the notes on the chemistry of living organisms. Study ch 9 section 1. TEST will be tuesday ( 11-8 11 ).

Biology

2011-11-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

The students reviewed ch 4 vocab words . The students took a vocab quiz on ch 4. HWK--answer questions 1-15 on page 108. Study for a vocab quiz on ch 5 friday.

Anatomy

2011-11-02T13:55:00.000-07:00

The students took a test on ch 4. HWK---read ch 5.

Life Science

2011-11-02T13:49:00.000-07:00

The students will take notes on electron shells, chemical formula , structural formula, single bond, double bond, triple bond, covalent bond ,polar molecule, and electron dot. HWK--study all your notes.

Biology

2011-11-02T13:43:00.000-07:00

The class has finished looking at a series of DVD's on biomes of the world . The students answered a set of questions on each biome. The students will study the vocab words in chapter 4 and have a quiz thursday. The students will study ch 5 vocab and have a quiz on friday.

Biology

2011-10-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

10-24-11
The students will complete a lab on wet nount slide preparation of cheek epithelium. The students will finish completing a study guide on communities and biomes. No HWK.

10-25-11
The teacher will go over the study guide on communities and biomes so the students can make corrections. The students will view a video on deciduous forest biomes. The teacher will give the students a handout containing vocab words used in the video. The students will answer ten questions about the video for homework.

Life Science

2011-10-25T09:50:00.000-07:00

10-24-11
The students studied their vocab words for ch 9. The students took a vocab quiz on ch 9. No HWK.

10 25 11
The students will participate in a discussion and take notes on " The Chemistry of Living Organisms ". The teacher will give the students their graded vocab quiz. HWK-- study the notes from class today.

Life Science

2011-10-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

10-21-11
The students completed a lab on how to make a wet mount slide. They made a cheek epithelium wet mount and used the microscope to view it. HWK--Study for a vocab quiz ch9.

Biology

2011-10-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

Week of 10-17-11
The students will learn all parts of the compound light microscope. The students will learn the correct steps to use the microscope. The students will take a lab quiz thursday on the microscope parts. The students will define all vocab words in chapters 3, 4, 5. The students will answer questions 1-9 page 88 ; 1-9 page 108 ; 1-9 page 130 ; 1-13 page 136. The students will complete a study guide on biomes and communities. The students will take a vocab quiz friday on ch 3.

Life Science

2011-10-20T12:54:00.000-07:00

Week of 10-17-11
The students will learn the parts of the compound light microscope and the correct way to use the microscope. The students will have a lab quiz thursday on identifying the parts of the microscope. THE STUDENTS WILL DEFINE ALL VOCAB WORDS IN CH 9. The students will have a vocab quiz monday ( 10-24-11 ) .

Anatomy

2011-10-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

Week of 10-17-11
The students will complete a lab on mitosis. The students will define the vocab words in ch 4. The students will answer the review questions at the end of ch 4 ( 1-21 ). The students will take a vocab quiz on ch 4 monday 10 -24-11.

Anatomy

2011-09-06T13:52:00.000-07:00

Vocab quiz on wednesday--aids to understanding words. Topics this week are: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Biology

2011-09-06T13:48:00.000-07:00

We have started the insect collection. Each student must collect 50 different insects,classify the insects, and display them in a collection box

Life Science

2011-09-06T13:43:00.000-07:00

Vocab quiz wednesday on ch 2 words. The students should bring a jar with a lid on it . The jar will be used to make a kill jar for collecting insects.

2011-08-30T06:07:00.000-07:00

Open
Chicken

Open
Fish

Open
Hamburger

Screen
Chicken

Screen
Fish

Screen
Hamburger

Closed
Chicken

Closed
Fish

Closed
Hamburger

Biology Chart

2011-08-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

Anatomy

2011-08-23T13:57:00.000-07:00

The test has been moved to friday. Wednesday the students will complete a microscope lab. Thursday is review day for the test.

Life Science

2011-08-22T09:54:00.000-07:00

August 22-26

The students will make observations of the scientific method experiment each day this week. The students will make many conversions using the SI units of measurement. Review ch-1 for a test on thursday.

Anatomy

2011-08-22T09:47:00.000-07:00

Quiz today on anatomical terms. Continue the discussion of body systems. Tuesday--relative body terminology and abdominal regions. wed.--review ch-1 for a major test on thursday. Thursday-- major test on ch-1. Friday-- chemistry of living organisms.

Homeroom

2011-08-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

Last week , the students were issued T-shirt and discount fundraiser forms . Please encourage your child to participate and sell as many as possible.

Biology

2011-08-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

August 22-26

The students will continue making observations on their scientific method experiment. SI units of measure will be discussed. Review ch-1 for a major test on thursday. The students will begin writing the final draft of their scientific method paper.

Science Classes

2011-08-09T12:11:00.000-07:00

The lab equipment test has been changed to friday august 12.

Ag Science

2011-08-08T09:51:00.000-07:00

The students will learn fall gardening techniques. This unit will last about 4 weeks.

Science Classes

2011-08-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

August 8-12
The students will learn to identify lab equipment and the correct use of the equipment. HWK--study the drawings and learn to spell the names of the equipment. A test will be given thursday on identification of lab equipment.

Homeroom

2011-08-08T09:30:00.000-07:00

Parents, please send two dollars to cover the expenses of mailing your child's report card home. You do not need to send stamped envelopes for report cards. Your child received a registration form, student handbook, drug testing consent form, technology use form, informed consent agreement, and a liability release form. Please fill out all forms and return them as soon as possible.