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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Daily Summary 11-03

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- TURN IN THE TOOTHPICKASE LAB!

- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts

- Warm-up: How would you first bring a specimen into focus when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why?

- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations and Drawings


HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL “CHECKPOINT” questions


TOMORROW: Cell structures



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- NEW SEATS!

- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts

- Warm-up: How would you adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why? Describe the preparation of a wet mount slide.

- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations/Drawings


HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL CHECKPOINT, Interpreting Graphics, and Applying Concepts questions


TOMORROW: Cell structures



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Finish and turn in element cards

- Read pp. 173-176 in textbook

- Complete workbook pages 172-174



HOMEWORK:

- Complete workbook pages 172-174


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