This week is going to be a very busy week for us all! We need to make sure that we stay on target and spend some time to make sure that you have all your studying done at home!
Monday:
7th: Today we finished up the gravel and water volume experiment. This is the end of our unit on area and volume. Remember - FRIDAY is your QUIZ on volume and area. Also, your LITERATURE REVIEW is due on Googledocs on Friday.
Here is a practice problem for homework:
GC with Gravel and Air - 43.7 mL
GC with Water - 60 mL
GC with Gravel put into Water - 97.4 mL
QUESTION: What is the volume of gravel and the volume of air in the original dry mixture? What is the percentage (part/whole) of the air and gravel in the original dry mixture?
Tuesday
8th: Today we finished up the Action of Muscles. We talked about types of muscle fiber (Type I and IIa and IIb); the requirements of a muscle to contract/relax (O2, Glucose, Innervation); and Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise. HOMEWORK: Read the article on muscle fiber types. Also start STUDYING for your TEST on Thursday and Friday! Check the muscles link to the right to help you to study!
7th: We went over how to solve last night's homework problem. Make sure you see me if you don't understand! You will be quizzed on this on FRIDAY. We spent the rest of the double period in the computer lab working on your Literature Review. Your literature review is DUE on FRIDAY! If you want an example of a literature review, check Mr. Hamilton's site (use the link to the right) for an example.
Wednesday
8th: In the first part of your double today, you will have FCD training. In the second part of your double, we will go over the article you read for homework and we will review for the chapter test on muscles. Use the Muscles Link to the right to help you study. *** NOTE: Due to the FCD Schedule this week - the TEST on Muscles has been moved to NEXT WEDNESDAY 2/10!!
Thursday
7th: We will finish up Area/Volume and maybe begin "Characteristic Properties". Make sure you are working on Googledocs to finish up your Literature Review which is due tomorrow! Also, study your notes on Area and Volume for your quiz tomorrow!
8th: Modified Schedule: We will be taking notes on Muscle Disorders/Disease.
Friday
7th: QUIZ on Area and Volume
8th: Modifed Schedule: We will finish up notes on Muscle Disorders and watch a FRONTLINE video on Parkinson's.
