30 Nov 11

Today we finished watching the Truth or Dare video about tobacco. The students are reminded that if they did not pass the last test, were not here, or would like the opportunity to retake the test (60-70%) they must take the test over before the end of the day on Friday.

28-29 Nov

Yesterday and today we started and today completed Chapter 22 (Tobacco) in the text. Today we had a journal entry that asked: How do you view a perfect date. Imagine it if you have to.

Health Articles were also assigned this week as well. The papers were handed back, including the last test. Many students will need to re-take this test asap, as well as some students needing to take it for the first time.

21 Nov

Today we went over Infectious disease notes and the students were given the opportunity to look up information on Edward Jenner and his discovery of the Small Pox vaccination. It is due tomorrow and must be legitimate information.

18 November 11

Today the students turned in their completed vocabulary and then they worked on finishing their PSA's or the work for chapter 26. We had a short day due to the Pep Assembly today.

14-17 Nov 11

So sorry for slacking on the posting, but here's what we've done thus far: MONDAY-I collected the Journal entries from 10/6 on, and then we continued reading chapter 26. TUESDAY, they had a JOURNAL ENTRY(WHAT WOULD YOU ASK SANTA FOR FOR ANOTHER PERSON) and of course we continued and some classes finished reading Chapter 26. WEDNESDAY-Once we finished reading Chapter 26 the students were assigned the Chapter review number 1-10 and also to complete the writing critically question #1 on a separate piece of paper. They will be up for getting their writings used as a PSA said over the loud speakers during school announcements.

VOCAB WAS ASSIGNED AS WELL: fatal, gyrate, hepatitis, irate, kaput, laceration, monarchy, occurence, lucid, jugular. Words are as always to be defined and used in sentences. And are due on Friday.

10 Nov 11

Today the students presented their health articles.

8 Nov 11

The students finished working on the Chapter review from yesterday Chapter 24 RTF 1-11. They are reminded that their health articles are due on Thursday.

7 Nov 11

Today the students finished reading the Chapter 24 in the text. They also began working on the Recalling the Facts questions in the Chapter review today. They will be given time tomorrow to finish the assignment. This week's health article is due on Thursday due to our not being in school on Friday.

1-3 Nov

1 Nov-the students had a test covering Chapter 4.
2-Nov-the tests were graded and passed back, they had SSR for the remainder of the class period.
3 Nov-Today the students and I read Chapter 24 in the text (Communicable diseases). We read Sections 1+2 today and will finish either tomorrow or Monday.
Vocab is due tomorrow.