Wednesday, May 20, 2009

CHEMISTRY

Week May 18th – 22nd

MONDAY

Objective: Evaluate Chapters 14 and 15.

Assignment: TEST.

Homework: Read pages 443 – 451.

TUESDAY

Objective: Given the structural formula of a compound, classify it according to its general family. State three reasons, that carbon forms so many compounds.

Pages: 443 - 455

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Building an organic compound.
Structural formulas.
The unique carbon atom and its classification.
Hydrocarbons

Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Cyclic Aliphatic
Aromatic substances,

Homework: Answer Section Review Questions 17A and 17B..

WEDNESDAY

Objective: Draw structural formulas for compounds in common organic families.
Use IUPAC rules to name simple alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Explain why a functional group characterizes a molecule.

Pages: 456 - 463

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Halides.
Alcohols.
Ethers
Aldehydes

Homework: Read pages 464 and 465 “Fullerenes and the Buckyball” and write twelve lines about it.

THURSDAY

Objective: Draw structural formulas for compounds in common organic families.
Use IUPAC rules to name simple alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halides, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Explain why a functional group characterizes a molecule.

Pages: 456 - 463

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Ketones
Carboxylic acids
Esters
Amines and Amides

Homework: Answer Section Review Questions 17C.

FRIDAY

SENIOR’S AND JUNIOR’S TRIP

Monday, May 18, 2009

BIOLOGY

Week May 18th – 22nd

MONDAY

Objective: Evaluate Chapter 16

Assignment: TEST.

Objective 7th Period: List and describe the characteristics of the Phylum Chordata. Explain the major differences between the three subphyla of Chordata. Discuss the limitations of being ectothermic versus endothermic. Contrast the endoskeleton with the exoskeleton, giving the advantages of each. List the major divisions of the vertebrate skeleton. Name the major structures and functions of the typical vertebrate circulatory system. Distinguish between the three vertebrate feeding strategies, giving examples of each. Compare the three methods of vertebrate reproduction. Name the five major lobes of the vertebrate brain with the major function of each.

Page: 500 - 507

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Characteristics of the Chordates.
Classification within Chordata.
Vertebrate classifications.
Vertebrate support and movement.
Vertebrate circulation and excretion.
Vertebrate nutrition.
Vertebrate reproduction.
Vertebrate nervous system.
Vertebrate behavior.

Homework: Read pages 500 – 507. Answer “Section Review Questions 17A-1, 17A-2 and, 17A-3”, pages 503, 505, 507.

TUESDAY

Objective: List and describe the characteristics of Osteichthyes. Trace the circulation of blood through a typical fish. Describe the structure and function of the gills in fish. Identify and describe the function of four structures of the fish nervous system. Explain the steps of the oviparous reproduction in fish. Contrast the habits of the hagfish and the sea lamprey. Name three ways cartilaginous fish are different from bony fish. Compare the skates and rays with the sharks, giving three differences.

Page: 508-519

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Support and movement of fish.
The fins of a fish.
Body covering of fish.
Digestion in fish.
Respiration in fish.
Circulatory and nervous systems in fish.
Reproduction in fish.
Characteristics class Agnatha.
Characteristics of class Chondrichthyes.

Homework: Answer Review Questions 17B-1 and 17B-2.

WEDNESDAY

Objective: Identify one example for each order in the class Amphibia. List and describe the characteristics of the class Amphibia. Discuss metamorphosis in frogs using term related to diet, habitat and respiration. Compare the amphibian circulatory system with that of the fish. Trace the path of food as it passes through frog´s digestive tract. Name and describe the four possible means of respiration for the frog. Describe frog reproduction including all relevant structures.

Pages: 520-529

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Classification of amphibians.
Metamorphosis.
Respiratory system.
Circulatory system.
External structures of the frog.
Digestion, respiration, circulation in the frog.
Nervous system of the frog.
Excretion and reproduction in the frog.

Homework: Answer Review Questions 17C-1 and 17C-2.


THURSDAY

Objective: List and describe major characteristics of the class Reptilia. Describe and give the functions of each part of the amniotic egg. Compare the different styles of reptilian hearts with the amphibian heart. Give evidence to support the argument that man and dinosaurs coexisted.

Pages: 530 – 541

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Characteristics of reptiles.

Skin
Amniotic egg
Respiration
Circulation
Nervous system

Classification of living reptiles.

Order Squamata
Order Testudinata
Order Crocodilia
Order Rhynchocephalia

Homework: Answer Review Questions 17D-1 and 17D2.

FRIDAY

Objective: Prepare for final test.

Assignment: Answer Chapter 17 Review Questions.

Homework: Finish answers Chapter 17 Review Questions.

ESPAÑOL

Semana del 18 al 22 de mayo.

LUNES

TEMA DE LA SEMANA: Panamá, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador

Historia
Educación, Economía y Política
Principales Ciudades
Personas Famosas
Comida y Costumbres

Objetivo: Ampliar el vocabulario en Español de los alumnos, así como la práctica en el uso de estas palabras.

VOCABULARIO 7° y 8°

1. Arritmia
2. irrompible
3. pelirrojo
4. infusión
5. pensión
6. tensión
7. expansión
8. impresión
9. mansión
10. erosión
11. sonámbulo
12. asamblea
13. embajada
14. asombro
15. intercambio
16. símbolo

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones cada palabra de vocabulario.

VOCABULARIO 9° Y 10°

1. Monólogo
2. cronómetro
3. hematoma
4. seudónimo
5. microbio
6. alhaja
7. alcohol
8. álgebra
9. azahar
10. jazmín
11. tabique
12. alboroto
13. alacena
14. alcoba
15. alfiler
16. gabán

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones con cada palabra de vocabulario.

VOCABULARIO 11° Y 12°

1. Cenit
2. alféizar
3. fanega
4. alcanfor
5. maravedí
6. epicentro
7. albergue
8. alambique
9. teocracia
10. hipnosis
11. filatelia
12. pericardio
13. mezquino
14. arancel
15. gabán
16. califa

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones con cada palabra de vocabulario.

MARTES

Objetivo: Identificar los usos de la “r y rr”.

Trabajo en clase: Determinar las regl as de uso de la “r y rr”. En la lista de palabras del lunes, identificar la sílaba tónica e indicar si la palabra es aguda, grave, esdrújula o sobresdrújula.

Trabajo en clase 7° periodo (7° y 8° grados): Ejercicio de práctica de Gramática, en preparación de examen final.

Tarea: Terminar actividad de práctica.

MIÉRCOLES

Objetivo: Identificar y determinar las características del complemento circunstancial.

Trabajo en clase: Definir el complemento u objeto indirecto, identificar la forma de reconocerlo y los pronombres que lo sustituyen. Realizar una actividad de práctica.

Trabajo en clase 7° periodo (9° grado): Ejercicio de práctica de Gramática, en preparación de examen final.

Tarea: Terminar actividad de práctica.

JUEVES

Objetivo: Evaluar palabras de vocabulario. Determinar las características de la poesía y como se clasifica.

Trabajo en clase: Evaluación del vocabulario. Identificar las características de la poesía y su clasificación.

Trabajo en clase 7° periodo (10°, 11° y 12° grados): Ejercicio de práctica de Gramática, en preparación de examen final.


VIERNES

Objetivo: Practicar la conversación y lectura de compresión. Evaluar el contenido de la composición.

Trabajo en clase: Leer cada uno de los trabajos de los alumnos, discutir acerca de los temas. Lectura de Comprensión: Leer el texto y escribir una página de resumen.

Tarea: Escribir una conclusión de diez líneas para el tema de la semana.






Sunday, May 10, 2009

BIOLOGY

Week May 11th – 15th

MONDAY

Objective: Describe the structure of the exoskeleton and the process of molting. Describe the typical arthropod nervous system; including all connect structures or organs. List and give examples for the four subphyla of the phylum Arthropoda. Define carapace. Trace the passage of food through the crayfish digestive tract. List three crustaceans other than those humans eat. Name and describe the special mouth parts that give the Subphylum Chelicerata its name. Compare and contrast the arachnid’s body and structures with the typical insect’s. List several ways spiders use their silk other than for capturing prey. Name three arachnids other than spiders.

Pages: 475 - 483

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Characteristics of Arthropods.
Characteristics of Subphylum Crustacea.
Characteristics of Subphylum Chelicerata.

Homework: Answer Review Questions 16A-1, 16A-2 and 16A-3. Special Project: Draw the internal structure of a spider and name its parts (p. 480). Due on May 15th.

TUESDAY

Objective: Compare the structure of insects to that of other arthropods. Identify three differences between centipedes and millipedes. Distinguish between complete and incomplete metamorphosis.

Page: 484 - 491

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Characteristics of Insects.
Nutrition of insects.
Respiration, circulation, and excretion in insects.
Irritability in insects.
Reproduction in insects.
Metamorphosis in insects.

Homework: Answer Review Questions 16B-1.

WEDNESDAY

Objective: Match common insect names with the correct order. Compare metamorphosis of the dragonfly with that of the butterfly. Describe at least three types of biological controls used against insects.

Pages: 492 - 499

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Order Orthoptera.
Order Odonata.
Order Coleoptera.
Order Lepidoptera.
Order Hymenoptera.
Order Diptera

Homework: Answer Review Questions 16B-2. Answer Facet Questions.


THURSDAY

Objective: Prepare for test.

Assignment: Answer Chapter 16 Review Questions.

Homework: Finish answers “Chapter 16 Review Questions”.

FRIDAY

Objective: Prepare for test.

Assignment: Due date for Special Project. Review answers Chapter 16 Review Questions.

Homework: Study for Test.
ESPAÑOL

Semana del 11 al 15 de mayo.

LUNES

TEMA DE LA SEMANA: Surinam o Guayana Francesa

Historia
Educación, economía y política
Principales ciudades
Personas Famosas
Arte y Música
Comida y costumbres
Deportes

Objetivo: Ampliar el vocabulario en Español de los alumnos, así como la práctica en el uso de estas palabras.

VOCABULARIO 7° y 8°

1. regocijo
2. hacia
3. desalojo
4. persistencia
5. centinela
6. ascender
7. desgajar
8. servidumbre
9. diversión
10. brasa
11. apogeo
12. vulnerable
13. hamaca
14. hacienda
15. surco
16. bajorrelieve

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones cada palabra de vocabulario.

VOCABULARIO 9° Y 10°

1. equivalente
2. abstemio
3. repliegue
4. bicéfalo
5. ultramar
6. intercalar
7. magnitud
8. circulación
9. vialidad
10. benefactor
11. agreste
12. póstumo
13. exhumar
14. extraordinario
15. subordinado
16. intravenoso

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones con cada palabra de vocabulario.

VOCABULARIO 11° Y 12°

1. Sínodo
2. sincope
3. sinóptico
4. acérrimo
5. caución
6. comicios
7. dote
8. coartada
9. especular
10. litigio
11. tutela
12. lucro
13. refractario
14. fidedigno
15. pérfido
16. confidente

Buscar las palabras en el diccionario, escribir tres veces cada palabra y escribir dos oraciones con cada palabra de vocabulario.

MARTES

Objetivo: Identificar los usos de la “y”.

Trabajo en clase: Determinar las reglas de uso de la “y”. En la lista de palabras del lunes, identificar la sílaba tónica e indicar si la palabra es aguda, grave, esdrújula o sobresdrújula.

Tarea: Terminar actividad de práctica.

MIÉRCOLES

Objetivo: Identificar y determinar las características del complemento u objeto indirecto.

Trabajo en clase: Definir el complemento u objeto indirecto, identificar la forma de reconocerlo y los pronombres que lo sustituyen. Realizar una actividad de práctica.

Tarea: Terminar actividad de práctica.

JUEVES

Objetivo: Evaluar palabras de vocabulario. Determinar las características de la novela y como se clasifica.

Trabajo en clase: Evaluación del vocabulario. Identificar las características de la novela y su clasificación.

VIERNES

Objetivo: Practicar la conversación y lectura de compresión. Evaluar el contenido de la composición.

Trabajo en clase: Leer cada uno de los trabajos de los alumnos, discutir acerca de los temas.

Tarea: Escribir una conclusión de diez líneas.
CHEMISTRY

Week May 11th – 15th

MONDAY

Objective: Classify substances as acids or bases according to the Arrhenius, Brönsted-Lowry, or Lewis definitions. List the general properties of acids, bases and salts. Classify a solution as acidic, basic or neutral when given its pH, its pOH, its concentration of hydroxide ions, or its concentration of hydronium ions.

Pages: 389 - 397

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Arrhenius definitions: H+ and OH- Ions.
Brönsted-Lowry Definitions: Trading Protons
Lewis Definitions: Electron pairs.
Observable properties of acids and bases.
Equilibria, Acids, and Bases.
The pH scale.

Homework: Answer Section Review Questions 15A. Write ten lines about “When the weather turns sour”, page 395.

TUESDAY

Objective: Convert between the pH, pOH, [H3O+], and [OH-] for solutions. When given the structural formulas of pair of acids identify the stronger acid and explain why it is the stronger.

Pages: 398 - 406

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

pH and pOH calculations.
Describing Acid-Base Strengths: Equilibrium Constants.
Causes of Acid-Base Strengths.
It’s an acid, it’s a base, it’s amphiprotic.
Polyprotic acids.
Indicators: Color coded chemicals.

Homework: Answer Section Review Questions 15B.

WEDNESDAY

Objective: Complete equations for neutralization reactions between acids and bases. Calculate the concentration of a solution when given data from an appropriate acid-base titration. Explain how a buffer system works.

Pages: 406 - 412

Assignment: Discuss the following topics:

Salts: Products of neutralization.
Acid-Base Titrations.
Buffers.
Answer Chapter 15 Review Questions 1 – 10.

Homework: Answer Section Review Questions 15C.

THURSDAY

Objective: Prepare for Test.

Assignment: Answer Chapter 15 Review Questions.

Homework: Finish answers Chapter 15 Review Questions.

FRIDAY

Objective: Prepare for Test.

Assignment: Review answers Chapter 15 Review Questions.

Homework: Study for Test.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

CHEMISTRY

SPECIAL PROJECT

Define an acid, a base and a salt. Choose one acid, one base and one salt of the list below, look for the formula, reaction to produce it, process and uses, and write a two pages report with all the information. Due on May 11th.

Sulfuric acid acid
Lime base
Ammonia base
Sodium Hydroxide base
Phosphoric acid acid
Ammonium Nitrate salt
Aluminum Sulfate salt
Acetic Acid acid

You can get the information from an encyclopedia, the internet, and/or your Chemistry book. Important: Write the sources the information came from, because this is going to be part of your grade.