This entry will contain ALL of the information and content for Unit 1 ~ Cellular Genetics. If you are searching for information, search for links by day below.

Standards:

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Student Information Sheet
- Discuss Honors Genetics Syllabus
- Discuss Unit 1 At A Glance Download file
- GeneticsPre-Test
- Learning Style Inventory Download file
- Multiple Intelligence Inventory Download file
- Love Language Quiz Download file
- Branches of Science Related to Genetics Download file

Homework:
- Get Syllabus Signed
- Get supplies... as outlined in your Honors Genetics Syllabus
- Complete Surveys
Love Language
Multiple Intelligence
Learning Style
- Define the "Branches of Science Related to Genetics"

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Collected Signed Syllabus
- TRSS & Textbook Forms
- Discuss "Branches of Science Related to Biology"
- Genetics Basics Scavenger Hunt

Homework:
- Complete "Branches of Science Related to Genetics" Sheet
- Define Scavenger Hunt Words (vary by individual)... must have all of your group's words defined before you will be eligible for winning tomorrow's Scavenger Hunt
- Read and highlight the KEY points/science in "When A Gene Makes You Smell Like A Fish"

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Stamped "Branches of Science Related to Genetics"
- QUIZ: When A Fish Makes you Smell Like A Fish
- Complete Genetics Scavenger Hunt
- Began NOTES: Overview of Genetics (Ch. 1) Download file

Homework:
- Study for tomorrow's Branche of Science Related to Genetics Quiz

Standards:
SCSh1: Students will evaluate the importance of curiosity, honesty, openness, and skepticism in science.
SCSh2(a-c): Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations.
SCSh3: Students will identify and investigate problems scientifically.
SCSh.5: Students will demonstrate the computation and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and developing reasonable scientific explanations.

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Student Information Sheet
- Discuss Honors Biology Syllabus
- Discuss Unit 1 At A Glance Download file
- Biology Pre-Test
- Learning Style Inventory Download file
- Multiple Intelligence Inventory Download file
- Love Language Quiz Download file
- Branches of Science Related to Biology Download file

Homework:
- Get Syllabus Signed
- Get supplies... as outlined in your Honors Biology Syllabus
- Complete Surveys
Love Language
Multiple Intelligence
Learning Style
- Define the "Branches of Science Related to Biology"

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Turned-in Signed Syllabus
- TRSS & Textbook Forms
- Stamped "Branches of Science Related to Biology"
- Discussed "Branches of Science Related to Biology" Answers
- Smith Tent Construction
- Lab Safety & Equipment Scavenger Hunt
Click here to download Scavenger Hunt & Questionsfile
Click here to download Equipment Cut-outs
Click here to download "Measuring Volume" file

Homework:
- Get Syllabus Signed
- Get supplies... as outlined in your Honors Biology Syllabus
- Complete Safety & Equipment Scavenger Hunt Application Questions
- Study for "Branches of Science Related to Biology" Quiz ~ Friday 1/9
- Study for Safety & Lab Equipment Quiz ~ Monday 1/12

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Today's Standard: SCSh1

Agenda:
- Stamped Safety & Lab Equipment Scavenger Hunt worksheets
- Discussed notebook numbering
REMINDERS:
Pages must be numbered by the start of class on Monday
Skip the first sheet
#1 starts on the front of the 2nd sheet in the notebook
#2 goes on the back of page #1
ODD numbers should be on the RIGHT
EVEN numbers should be on the LEFT
- Discussed Safety & Lab Equipment
- Clock Buddies
- Began NOTES: Scientific Method Click here to download notes file

Homework:
- Get supplies... as outlined in your Honors Biology Syllabus
- Complete "Picking out parts of the experiment " #1, 2, 4, 5, 6
- Study for "Branches of Science Related to Biology" Quiz ~ TOMORROW Friday 1/9
- Study for Safety & Lab Equipment Quiz ~ Monday 1/12

1. FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

ALL food pantry donations were due by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 11th. Be sure you bring your donations AND receipt to Mrs. Dau (Room 120) OR Ms. Moore (Room 418) before 4:00pm on November 11th for credit.

2. STILL ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL ~
FRIDAY, November 14th, 2008 (5:30pm-8:30pm)

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. IF you signed up, please look for an email from hhsbetaclub@yahoo.com for additional information about this service opportunity.

3. WEST RIDGE CHURCH SERVICE OPPORTUNITY ~ Sunday, December 21st, 2008 (4:00pm-7:00pm)

West Ridge Church needs volunteers to help at a Christmas event that is being sponsored by the church in conjuncture with Toys for Tots, Paulding County Services and A Fresh Hope on Sunday, December 21st from 4-7pm. This event will provide food boxes and toys for needy families in Cobb and Paulding counties. There will also be crafts, refreshments and games for the children that come.

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. IF you signed up, please look for an email from hhsbetaclub@yahoo.com for additional information about this service opportunity.

4. BETA CLUB INDUCTION INVITATION DISTRIBUTION
~ Wednesday, November 19th (7:25am-8:25am)

SENIOR Beta Members are needed to distribute Beta Club Induction Invitations to new members for our Fall Induction Ceremony. Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. All of those who signed up need to report to Room 120 by 7:25am on Wednesday, November 19th to receive their invitations to distribute as well as instructions for the distribution.

5. BETA CLUB INDUCTION WORKERS NEEDED

Our Beta Club Fall Induction Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 10th. We will need workers to sign up for set-up, program distribution, and clean-up. Any Beta Club members interested in working this induction ceremony needs to come to Mrs. Dau's Room (120) and sign up on the sheet on her door. First come, first serve for this opportunity.

1. BETA CLUB BLOOD DRIVE

We are still accepting donor sheets!!!

Our goal is to have 109 pints of blood donated. As of Thursday, 10/9 we only had 99 donors signed up. There were ~50 more slots open for donors. If you know more people who want to donate, please complete a donor form and bring it to Mrs. Dau's Room (120) ASAP.

The last day to submit a donor form has been extended to Tuesday, October 14th.

PASSES FOR DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH ADVISEMENTS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2008... please be sure you are in homeroom on Tuesday to receive yours.

PARENTAL CONSENT FORMS FOR 16-YEAR OLDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE DONORS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2008.

2. CLUB PICTURE DAY ~ Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 (3:30pm in Gym 1)

Club Pictures are being done a little differently this year. We would like to encourage all members to meet in Gym 1 at 3:30pm on Tuesday, October 14th to be in our club picture that will go in the yearbook. A reminder email will be sent out about this as well.

3. Bullard Elem. Fall Festival ~ October 18th, 2008 (12:00pm-5:00pm)

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. If you still want to sign-up, see Mrs. Dau in Room 120.

Those members who signed up to work the Bullard Elementary Fall Festival should be checking their email regularly. You should receive an email from hhsbetaclub@gmail.com stating specifics about this event.

4. Due West Fall Festival ~ October 25th, 2008 (11:00pm-3:00pm)

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings on 9-16-08. If you still want to sign-up, see Mrs. Dau in Room 120.

Those members who signed up to work the Due West Fall Festival should be checking their email regularly. You should receive an email from hhsbetaclub@gmail.com stating specifics about this event.

5. Food Pantry Donations

We will be collecting the following food items until November 11th, 2008 for the McEachern Methodist Food Pantry:

~ Oatmeal
~ Cereal
~ Tuna
~ Canned Chicken
~ Canned beans
(specifically peas, pintos, butterbeans, black-eyed peas, and mixed canned veggies)

Please bring donations and receipts to Mrs. Dau's Room (120) or Ms. Moore's Room (418) before 8:15am any morning.

You MUST have your receipt in order for your credits to be determined... HALF a credit will be earned for each $5 in donations made. A maximum of 5 credits may be earned by any member through this endeavor.

6. Beta Club Dues

Members inducted in 2007 (Seniors) owe $5 in Beta Club Dues.
Members inducted in 2008 (Juniors) have already paid their 2008 dues and don't owe this semester.

Please see Mrs. Dau (Room 120) or Ms. Moore (Room 418)
before 8:15am any morning to pay your dues.

ALL dues must be paid BEFORE the next meeting (11/11/08).

7. After School Contract Form

Click here to download the Clubs and After School Programs Contract

1. Handbook

1. Must be brought to every meeting
   
2. Will only be replaced ONCE (and no stamps/signatures can be recouped if lost)
3. Review Credit Requirements ~ 10 Service; 5 Miscellaneous
4. Beta Dues DUE @ NEXT MEETING (10/7)
   
5. Clubs and After School Programs Contract DUE @ NEXT MEETING (10/7)
   Click here to download form

2. Beta Club Blood Drive ~ October 16th, 2008

1. Volunteer Forms DUE TO MRS. DAU (Room 120) by 3:30pm on Monday, September 29th, 2008
   Need extra forms??? See Mrs. Dau in Room 120
   PLEASE NOTE:Volunteers forms handed in first will be given priority with respect to preferred jobs and blocks... For every hour you work you will receive one service credit.

2. Donor Forms DUE TO MRS. DAU (Room 120) by 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
   Need extra forms??? See Mrs. Dau in Room 120
   PLEASE NOTE: Donor forms handed in first will be given priority with respect to preferred jobs and blocks... For every TWO donors who SUCCESSFULLY donate, you will receive ONE miscellaneous credit. (Maximum of 3 credits)

3. Mt. Paran Christian School Fall Festival ~ October 4th, 2008

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. If you still want to sign-up, see Mrs. Dau in Room 120.

4. Due West Fall Festival ~ October 25th, 2008

Members had a chance to sign-up to work this event at both the morning and afternoon meetings. If you still want to sign-up, see Mrs. Dau in Room 120.

5. Beta Officer Applications

All Application are due September 24th, 2008 to Ms. Moore in Room 418
Click here to download application

Beta Club Officer Application
Deadline: September 24th, 2008 (to Ms. Moore ~ Rm. 418)

Clubs and After School Programs Contract
Due Date: 2nd Beta Club Meeting (October 7th, 2008)