Chapter 19

Read chapter 19 and answer the following questions (there are quite a few this time but they are very important):

All Check and Challenge (pg. 507, 515)

Chapter review: RI #1, 2, 4, 7-11; UC #1, 2, 3, 5; Syn # 3

Create a concept map using the ‘Key Concepts’ on page 516

Multimedia Contest - Win $2,000

Citizens for Global Solutions are running a multimedia contest with a first prize of $2,000.  As stated on their website:  http://globalsolutions.org/multimedia_contest_2008

  • “We’re looking for short multimedia pieces (flash animation, spoken
    word, digital video) that can inspire, amuse and activate people out
    there who believe that a better world is possible.”

Go to the above link to read the full details regarding the contest.

Deadline: November 10, 2008

Anatomy Test

You will have a test on Tuesday, October 7th on all material covered this year.  This would include pertinent information from chapters 1, 2, and 3 as well as terminology and additional biochemistry class notes.

Miranda Rights

In your notebook, write down the Miranda rights and describe how these rights arose.

Biology Test

Test Friday October 3rd on the Prologue, Chapter 17 and the Nature of Science.

Nature of Science Reading

Read the following website regarding the ‘Nature of Science’ 

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/nature/index.shtml

Be sure to take the ‘quick quiz’ at the end of the reading.

DNA Day Essay Contest - Win $

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

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

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

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