Miss Calderon 2010-03-16T22:06:49Z tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2010, cca.rcalderon Week of March 15-19 2010-03-16T22:06:49Z 2010-03-16T23:06:49+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3650 2010-03-16T22:06:49Z Biology Section 14-1 Due Wednesday Bring in a colored picture of your fave animal with its taxonomy chart D-K-P-C-O-F-G-S Lab 34 Due Friday Chemistry Flame Lab Due Tuesday with conclusion Chapter 9 HW due Monday Zoology AMphibian Notes- Homework Due... cca.rcalderon Biology
Section 14-1 Due Wednesday
Bring in a colored picture of your fave animal with its taxonomy chart
D-K-P-C-O-F-G-S
Lab 34 Due Friday

Chemistry
Flame Lab Due Tuesday with conclusion
Chapter 9 HW due Monday

Zoology
AMphibian Notes- Homework Due Tuesday, 3/23

Physics
FIlming Schedule for the week

AP Biology
Evolution Test Wednesday 21-22-23

]]> For all High School Science Classes: A few words on lab CONCLUSIONS:

The conclusion is often the most important part of any lab. It states the relevancy of an experiment as well as the accuracy of the hypothesis. It is a tool to analyze the experiment and critique mistakes and describe the importance of the concept.

For every science class, your lab grade makes up a significant part of your class grade. Labs should demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and ALWAYS include a conclusion. Conclusions are worth at least 10 of the 50 points
on each lab. In order to earn your 10 points, I want you to look back and analyze your experimental process on a separate piece of paper, covering the following:

3 Parts of a Conclusion:

1) What did I learn? Did I accomplish my learning objective?

2) How does this lab apply to the real world? What application does it have? Why does this concept matter to science? Why does this concept matter to non-scientists?

3) Did anything go wrong or not as expected in this lab?
If SO: What went wrong? Hypothesize why it went wrong. Hypothesize how you could fix it.
If NOT: What further study could be done? What other variables or situations would you like to test?

]]> Parts to a Lab Conclusion 2010-02-23T17:00:43Z 2010-02-23T17:00:43+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3660 2010-02-23T17:00:43Z For all High School Science Classes: A few words on lab CONCLUSIONS: The conclusion is often the most important part of any lab. It states the relevancy of an experiment as well as the accuracy of the hypothesis. It is... cca.rcalderon For all High School Science Classes: A few words on lab CONCLUSIONS:

The conclusion is often the most important part of any lab. It states the relevancy of an experiment as well as the accuracy of the hypothesis. It is a tool to analyze the experiment and critique mistakes and describe the importance of the concept.

For every science class, your lab grade makes up a significant part of your class grade. Labs should demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and ALWAYS include a conclusion. Conclusions are worth at least 10 of the 50 points
on each lab. In order to earn your 10 points, I want you to look back and analyze your experimental process on a separate piece of paper, covering the following:

3 Parts of a Conclusion:

1) What did I learn? Did I accomplish my learning objective?

2) How does this lab apply to the real world? What application does it have? Why does this concept matter to science? Why does this concept matter to non-scientists?

3) Did anything go wrong or not as expected in this lab?
If SO: What went wrong? Hypothesize why it went wrong. Hypothesize how you could fix it.
If NOT: What further study could be done? What other variables or situations would you like to test?

]]> Science Assignments February 16-19 2010-02-16T21:49:43Z 2010-02-16T21:49:43+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3647 2010-02-16T21:49:43Z Christianity in Today's World -Reading: ABC News Poll on Religion & Discussion/Response in class -Projects: Contrasting Christianity Biology -Chapter 12 Test Friday -Continuing notes this week on Chapter 12, Evolution -Study Guide Due Friday, Test Friday Chemistry -Chapter 7 Test... cca.rcalderon Christianity in Today's World
-Reading: ABC News Poll on Religion & Discussion/Response in class
-Projects: Contrasting Christianity

Biology
-Chapter 12 Test Friday
-Continuing notes this week on Chapter 12, Evolution
-Study Guide Due Friday, Test Friday


Chemistry
-Chapter 7 Test Thursday
-Study Guide Due Thursday
-Chapter 7 Chapter Review 9-17 Due Thursday

AP Biology
-Chapter 21 Notes this week

Physics
- Chapter 7 HW Due Wednesday
- Chapter 7 Test Thursday

Zoology
Chapter 23 Fish: Notes & Movie this week

]]> Science Assignments 2010-02-08T17:50:34Z 2010-02-08T17:50:34+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3607 2010-02-08T17:50:34Z Week of February 8-12 Christianity in Today's World -Watching the Passion of the Christ -Reading: "The Bible's Definition of Christian" and response by Friday Biology -Continuing notes on Chapter 12, Evolution -Chapter 12 Homework Due Friday, 1-21 Chapter Assessment Chemistry... cca.rcalderon Week of February 8-12

Christianity in Today's World
-Watching the Passion of the Christ
-Reading: "The Bible's Definition of Christian" and response by Friday

Biology
-Continuing notes on Chapter 12, Evolution
-Chapter 12 Homework Due Friday, 1-21 Chapter Assessment

Chemistry
-Zoo Project Due Wednesday
-Chapter 8 Practice/Notes
-Practice Electron Orbitals playing "BattleTable"
-Practice Sheet and Study Guide passed out

AP Biology
-Chapter 17 & 18 Notes due already- make sure yours are in
- Chapter 18 Test Friday
-Zoo Assignment due Friday
-Lab with conclusion due Friday

Physics
-Zoo Project Due Wednesday
- Chapter 7 Continues- Simple Machines
-Chapter 7 Homework Due Monday

Zoology
-Chapter 23 Fish- Notes and Observations
-Zoo Projects Due Friday unless otherwise arranged

]]> Help the Science Department win a technology grant! 2010-01-06T03:58:31Z 2010-01-06T03:58:31+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3567 2010-01-06T03:58:31Z Hey CCHS Students Go to http://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/teach and vote for CCHS Science to win a technology grant to upgrade our lab! Follow the link below and post a screenshot either on twitter (@cchs_science) or email me at rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org for Extra Credit... cca.rcalderon Hey CCHS Students

Go to

http://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships/teach

and vote for CCHS Science to win a technology grant to upgrade our lab! Follow the link below and post a screenshot either on twitter (@cchs_science) or email me at rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org for Extra Credit

Oh and you can win a $1000 college scholarship too! ;)

YAY!


Science Lab Wish List: New Projector, TV, Movies, Computers, Smart Board, USB Microscopes, Interactive Science Activities

]]> January 4-8 2010-01-01T02:19:49Z 2010-01-01T02:19:49+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2010:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3480 2010-01-01T02:19:49Z Last Full week of instruction in the science lab! Old Testament Take-Home Test: Joshua-Kings- Due Thursday We will be taking our Final During Class NEXT WEEK on Wed-Thurs Extra Credit Character Essays Due the day of the final Biology Chapter... cca.rcalderon Last Full week of instruction in the science lab!

Old Testament
Take-Home Test: Joshua-Kings- Due Thursday
We will be taking our Final During Class NEXT WEEK on Wed-Thurs
Extra Credit Character Essays Due the day of the final

Biology
Chapter 9.1 This week
Fill out Final review study guide
Candy Due- This Friday
Monday-Tuesday: Making DNA Strands!

Chemistry
HW Due Wednesday (Pg 224, 1-21 Odd)
Short balancing quiz Wednesday


Zoology
Insect Projects Due Thursday in class

Physics
Chapter 8 This week

AP Biology
Chapter 15-16 Test Tuesday
Chapter 17-18 This week


Any Questions regarding Science/Academic Counseling/Volleyball/NHS:
rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org
Twitter: CCHS_Science (Lots of extra credit opportunities!)

]]> December Assignments 2009-12-14T04:31:15Z 2009-12-14T04:31:15+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3356 2009-12-14T04:31:15Z What's going on in the Science Department this week? Old Testament Remember to keep up with our Daily Readings/Journals Biology Chapter 8 Test THursday Chemistry Chapter 8 Quiz Thursday- Balancing Chemical Reactions Zoology Quiz Friday on Arthropoda Insect projects due... cca.rcalderon What's going on in the Science Department this week?

Old Testament
Remember to keep up with our Daily Readings/Journals

Biology
Chapter 8 Test THursday

Chemistry
Chapter 8 Quiz Thursday- Balancing Chemical Reactions

Zoology
Quiz Friday on Arthropoda
Insect projects due in January

Physics
Chapter 6 Problems: 1, 9-13, 19 (Pg. 99-100) Due Wed

AP Biology
Chapter 13 Test Thursday
Projects Due Friday

Any Questions regarding Science/Academic Counseling/Volleyball/NHS:
rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org
Twitter: CCHS_Science (Lots of extra credit opportunities!) Don't know what Twitter is? Go to www.twitter.com and sign up for an account- then find your friends and be constantly updated!!!

]]> Week 10: November 2-6 2009-11-01T22:15:26Z 2009-11-01T22:15:26+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3336 2009-11-01T22:15:26Z Old Testament Good work with our bake sale! We raised $113 for our mission project!!! :) Review Questions Due By end of class Tuesday Review Worksheet Due Thursday Review Quiz Friday Biology Chapter 7 Notes this week- Study Guide due... cca.rcalderon Old Testament
Good work with our bake sale! We raised $113 for our mission project!!! :)
Review Questions Due By end of class Tuesday
Review Worksheet Due Thursday
Review Quiz Friday

Biology
Chapter 7 Notes this week- Study Guide due Tuesday for section 7.1
Chapter 7 Open Note Quiz on Thursday

Chemistry
Chapter 5 Notes and Practice this week
Flashcards due Tuesday for Polyatomic Ions on pg. 159 in textbook
Polyatomic Ion Quiz Wednesday and Friday
Friday: Lab Prep

Zoology
Chapter 16 Notes
Chapter 16 Test Monday November 9th
Chapter 17 Childrens Books Due Monday November 16th
Chapter 18 Presentations will be Wed-Fri, November 18th-20th

Physics
Projectile Launch TUESDAY! Bring $$ for pizza!
Chapter 5 Notes
Chapter 5 Homework Due Friday

AP Biology
CHapter 9 Test Wednesday

Volleyball
Last game Monday at Orangewood! See me for rides! :)


Any Questions regarding Science/Academic Counseling/Volleyball/NHS:
rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org
Twitter: CCHS_Science (Lots of extra credit opportunities!)

]]> Documents to Download 2009-08-28T23:42:27Z 2009-08-29T00:42:27+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3320 2009-08-28T23:42:27Z To save trees, I do not plan on printing Syllabi this year but students and parents responsible to read the syllabus for each of their courses Here are links for all the Documents you will need for the beginning of... cca.rcalderon To save trees, I do not plan on printing Syllabi this year but students and parents responsible to read the syllabus for each of their courses

Here are links for all the Documents you will need for the beginning of this year:

Biology
Biology Syllabus

Chemistry
Chemistry Syllabus

Zoology
Zoology Syllabus

Physics
Physics Syllabus

AP Biology
AP Biology Syllabus

Old Testament
Old Testament Studies Syllabus

Old Testament Genesis Creation Project, Week 1

National Honor Society
NHS Membership Application Packet 2009-2010 Due September 21

And... just for reference, here is my master calendar of lesson plans for weeks 1-7. They are subject to change, but it's a rough guide to where we'll be and when:
Science Master Plan Lesson Plans Weeks 1-7

]]> Welcome Back to Science! 2009-08-27T23:29:42Z 2009-08-28T00:29:42+00:00 tag:www.crystalcathedral.org,2009:/schools/blogs/rcalderon/19.3316 2009-08-27T23:29:42Z Contact for Ms. Calderon Email: rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org Twitter: CCHS_Science Information for the week of August 31- September 4 Announcements: NHS: Packets are available in science lab. Please sign up if you are applying! Volleyball: Practice Starts on Tuesday, September 1, from... cca.rcalderon Contact for Ms. Calderon
Email: rcalderon@crystalcathedral.org
Twitter: CCHS_Science

Information for the week of August 31- September 4
Announcements:
NHS: Packets are available in science lab. Please sign up if you are applying!

Volleyball: Practice Starts on Tuesday, September 1, from 4-6

Walk-A-Thon: September 21st: Are you signed up????

Courses and Information:

Biology: Chapter 1 HW Due Thursday September 3 (1-19)

AP Biology: Chapter 1-2-3 HW Due Thursday September 3 and Chapter 1-2-3
Test Friday September 4th

Chemistry: Chapter 1 HW Due Thursday September 3 and Chapter 1 Lab Prep Friday September 4th for Tuesday Lab

Zoology: Meet Monday, August 31st in Meinder's Hall on 4th floor. Come prepared! Chapter 1 HW Due Thursday, September 3 and Chapter 1 Quiz Friday, September 4

Physics: Chapter 1 HW Due Wednesday, September 2 and Chapter 1 Quiz Thursday September 3

Old Testament: Students need Journals by Wednesday!
Monday HW: Questionnaire
Wed-Fri: Work on Creation Senses Project

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