Test Friday October 3rd on the Prologue, Chapter 17 and the Nature of Science.
Biology Test
Biology
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Sep 292008
DNA Day Essay Contest – Win $
Main
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Sep 202008
Write an essay and win money!! You can find the rules and the essay questions at
http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday2009.shtml
The deadline is March 16, 2009. But you should get started now so you can research any necessary information throughout the year.
Lexus Eco Challenge
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Sep 202008
You can participate in this national competition for an opportunity to win scholarship and grant money. Go to this website for more details: http://scholastic.com/lexus/
If you are interested in signing up, see Dr. Fleetwood.
Neuroscience Research Competition
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Sep 202008
The American Academy of Neurology sponsors a neuroscience research competition. Prizes include money and an all-expense paid trip to the AAN annual meeting to present the research. More information can be found on their website here.
Deadline for application: 11/3/08
Chapter 18
Biology
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Sep 192008
Read chapter 18 and answer the following questions:
- Check & Challenge pg. 474 # 2; pg. 480 # 3
- Chapter review pg. 482 RI # 1, 2, 3; UC # 2, 3; Synthesis # 1;
- Know the kingdom, phylum, class, etc… for humans
Its Your Turn Games
Thinking
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Sep 192008
You must sign up at itsyourturn.com using the directions given in class. You must challenge me in a game before Sunday, 9/21/08. You must choose one of the specific games in the instructions given in class.
Tic Tac Toe Strategy
Thinking
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Sep 152008
Devise a winning strategy for the 3-board version of tic-tac-toe played in class. You may dictate who moves first if your strategy relies on you moving first or second.
Chapter 17
Biology
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Sep 152008
Read chapter 17 and answer the following questions…
pg. 457 Check & Challenge # 2, 4
pg. 458 Ch. Review: RI # 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12; UC # 2, 3, 5; Syn. # 3; Ext. # 5
Mnemosyne Program
Anatomy
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Sep 092008
Download and install the Mnemosyne program and start entering cards using the sheet of prefixes. You can find a link to the program on my ‘Helpful Resources‘ page.
You should also read, “Cramming Doesn’t Work,” also found on that page.
Sep 052008
Read the two articles on my homepage: The World Needs Thinkers and A Different Approach. Write down the main ideas of these writings and be prepared to discuss them in class.
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