5/10 and 5/11

Today in Class

1. We took the Structures of flowering Plants quiz. If you were absent you need to see me as soon as you return to school. You will need to make-up this quiz by 5/13 (Friday).
2. We discussed photosynthesis and the chemical equation of photosynthesis. See "Photosynthesis" powerpoint. Screencast to review photosynthesis coming soon.
3. We checked the marigold lab and recorded data. During this time photosynthesis vocab t-notes and study guide questions were completed.
4. We began to discuss to "Reproduction of Angiosperms" powerpoint.

For HW:

Due next class 5/12 or 5/13

- Read pages 114-117

-Reproduction of Flowering Plants vocab t-notes (see study guide)

Due 5/16 or 5/17

-Reproduction of Flowering Plants study questions (see study guide)

SEED/FLOWERING PLANTS TEST on 5/16 or 5/17

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Final Exam Due Dates

Final Exam Date and Due Dates

5/4 and 5/5 Final Data Tables Due, Experimental Design Products Due

5/18 and 5/19 Make graphs in class individually (prepare at home before, no notes during class)

Exam day (5/23-5/25) Write conclusion in computer lab during exam time slot. You may prepare ahead of time and bring notes.

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5/6 and 5/9

Today in Class:

We discussed the upcoming Structures of Flowering Plants Quiz. Here is the list of materials to study:

• Study Guide, 1^st section (vocab, and study questions)
• Book pages 92-98
• Powerpoint: Structures of Flowering plants
• Flower Mini-lab (done in class today)
• Pictures (book, powerpoint).
• Watch video on this blog

We worked on day 3 of the Marigold lab. Plants were watered and height measurements were taken.

We continued discuss the structures of flowering plants, specifically flowers. See the screencast below to review the parts of flowers.

We also looked at a lily and dissected it during our flowering plants mini-lab. We were able to see the sepals, petals, stamens (anthers and filaments), pistil (stigmas, style, ovary) and the stem. This mini-lab will help you review for your quiz.

HW for next class:

Quiz on Structures of Flowering Plants (see above) 5/10 for A day, 5/11 for B day

All study guide questions for structures of flowering plants due (HW grade)

Flowers Screencast:

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5/4 and 5/5

Today in Class:

1. QR asked "What is one function of a stem?"

2. We completed day one of the marigold lab (planted, took measurements, watered plants).

3. We reviewed the "Structures of Flowering Plants" powerpoint.

HW for next class:

- Read pages 92-98

-Vocab T-notes for all of structures of flowering plants vocab (see study guide for words)

-Structures of Flowering Plants Quiz on 5/10 or 5/11

SCREEN CAST- Covers roots, stems, and leaves (also vascular tissue)

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5/2 and 5/3

In class today:

1. QR asked "What is an angiosperm?". This should be a review for you!!
2. I checked data table drafts and final data tables were made with lab groups. The final data table draft is due by next class.
3. The new "Seed Plants Study Guide" was given out. This is the last study guide for the year. There will be a Flowering Plant Structures Quiz on 5/10 (A day) or 5/11 (B day). The test on the whole study guide (all 3 major topics) will be 5/16 (A day) or 5/17 (B day).
4. We discussed the functions of the main structures of plants (roots, stems, leaves, and flowers) and began to look at the "Structures of Flowering Plants" powerpoint.
5. In lab groups we visited the link http://www.mbgnet.net/bioplants/parts.html and played the plants parts game.
6. We reviewed some of the Plants and Cell Division Test. It is important that you understand ALL MATERIAL on that test and we move into the new unit. It is your job to set up a time with me to review confusing concepts and tor review at home.

REVIEW!!! You must constantly be reviewing new and old material and checking the blog. Your homework is not lengthy so that you can review each day. Please see me immediately to review anything that is confusing to you.

HW:

- Experimental Design Product due next class (make sure it is posted on your kidblog)

-Final Data Table for exam due next class

Next class we will start day 1 of our exam lab with marigolds.

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