11/29 - Begin Chapter 15

Today we began Ch 15, and discussed the different types of surface and subsurface mining techniques, and the environmental impact of them. We will finish up Ch 15 tomorrow.

REMEMBER! Your take-home FRQ is due TOMORROW!

11/28 - Quiz on CH 10

Today we had a quiz on CH 10, if you were absent, you will need to make it up asap!

11/27 - Soil Conservation, 10-7

Today we learned about many of the different types of solutions to soil erosion. We also learned about Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers. REMEMBER, your quiz on CH 10 is TOMORROW!

11/21 - Finish 10-6 and Vocab Quiz

Today we finished learning about Section 10-6 (Soil Erosion), and then you had a vocab quiz on the Soil Section (the vocab words that were a part of your worksheet). Your vocab words were also due at that time. If you were absent, you will need to schedule a time to make it up next week...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/20 - Finish up Soil Lab

Today we finished up the soil lab.

You also received an AP take-home Free Resonse Question (which is due on Thursday, November 30).

**Remember - your vocab quiz is TOMORROW (and your vocab is due).

11/17 - Continue Soil Lab

Today we continued with the soil lab. Most groups got through the soil analysis, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium tests. If you didn't finish, we will work on it on Monday as well, and then continue with the soil notes.

11/16 - Begin Soil Lab

Today we went over the algae bloom lab and the Ch 7 Essay. Then we began the soil lab, and determined the pH of the soil.

11/15 - Continue Ch 10 Soils and progress reports

Today we talked about the different types of soil horizons. We focused on the top layers which contain leaf litter and humus.

I also gave back all of your work, and handed out progress reports for sceince.

Tomorrow we will begin the lab on soil Analysis.

11/14 - Begin Ch 10

Today we started talking about rocks and the rock cycle. Tomorrow we will pick up with soil. Please be sure to bring your book and notes every day!

11/13 - Test on CH 8

Today was the test on Chapter 8. There is no essay with the test, be sure to read through the chapter in the book so that you can get as many questions correct as you possibly can.

11/10 - Vocab Quiz and turn in Worksheet Ch 8

Today was the vocab quiz for CH 8, your vocab words were due, and the CH 8 worksheet was due at the end of the period. Monday is the test on CH 8.

11/9 - Finish up the notes on Ch 8

Today we finished up the notes on Chapter 8.We focused on the ecosystem structure and ecological succession. Be sure that you know the difference between primary and secondary succession and the factors that influence succession rates. Then we discussed biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

Be sure that you also review the map on PG 186-187.

**Your vocab quiz is tomorrow.

11/8 - Continue Ch 8 Notes

Today we continued going over the notes for chapter 8. We discussed the different types of species interactions.

**Make sure that you are reviewing every night. The test is on MONDAY.

11/7 - Begin Chapter 8

Today we began going through the Chapter 8 Notes. This chapter contains many of the key terms that you will see on the AP essays!!

11/6 - Test on Chapter 7

Today was the test on CHapter 7 plus the essay question on CHapter 7. If you were absent, you will need to make it up asap.

11/3 - Algae Bloom Lab

Today we finished up the algae bloom lab, REMEMBER! MONDAY is the test on CHapter 7!!

11/2 - Begin Counting Algae - Algae Bloom Lab

Today we counted the algae cells in the algae bloom lab. We will continue the lab tomorrow.

11/1 - Finish up CH 7 notes

Today we finished up the notes for Chapter 7 and reviewed lake acidification, and pH. Tomorrow we will begin counting our algae cells in our lab, and the review sheet will be due.