Tuesday 11.16.10

5th A and B.

Only math homework (pages 16 and 17 in the workbook)  no new science homework since we are starting to review in preparation for the exams.

Good luck guys!

Monday 11.15.10

5th B:
Science:
Define:
- Spores
- Gymnosperm
- Angiosperm
- Germinate
- Pollen

Explain the difference between vascular and non vascular reproduction.
Compare the life cycle of a plant and of an animal.
Name 2 plants used for each category:
- Food
- Clothes
- Medicine
- Housing
- Decoration


Math:
Pages 12-13 from work book.
5th A:
Math:
Exercises copied from the board and pages 12-13 from work book.

Thursday 11.11.10

5th A:
Science:
Define:
- Spores
- Gymnosperm
- Angiosperm
- Germinate
- Pollen

Explain the difference between vascular and non vascular reproduction.
Compare the life cycle of a plant and of an animal.
Name 2 plants used for each category:
- Food
- Clothes
- Medicine
- Housing
- Decoration

5th B:
Math:
10 exercises copied from the board.

Wednesday 11.10.10

Queremos disculparnos por no haber cargado la tarea el dia de ayer. Situaciones ajenas a nuestra voluntad nos impideron hacerlo.

Gracias por su comprension.

Tuesday 11.08.10

Math: 5th A and B. Workbook pages 10 and 11.

Science:
5th A
Make a list of the traits that you got from your mother and from your father.

5th B: 
Review the homework on heredity to discuss it tomorrow in class.

Monday 11.08.10

5th AB Math: page 8 workbook.

Science:
5th A: 
Why is cloning good?
why is cloning bad?

5th B
why is cloning good?
why is cloning bad?

make a list of the traits that you got from your mother and from your father.

Thursday 11.04.10

Bueno el agua si nos arruino la fiesta hoy y no trabajamos tanto como nos hubiera gustado. Repasen la tarea asignada ayer y si Dios lo permite nos vemos mañana.

Wednesday 11.03.10

5th A and B.

Science

- What is clonation?

- Investigate about Dolly the sheep.

- Explain the differences between Direct Development, Incomplete Metamorphosis and Complete Metamorphosis.

- Name 2 animals that go through Direct Development, Incomplete Metamorphosis and Complete Metamorphosis.

- What is heredity?

- What is a trait?

- What is a dominant trait?

- Write the biography of Gregor Mendel.

- What were Gregor Mendel's contributions to science?

We did not have Math today.

Asignaciones de proyectos para Noviembre

5th A
Rafael Albulquerque    Software developer.
John Baez                   Astronaut.
Mark Bautista              Game Tester.
Kevin Cabral               Writer
Desiree De la Cruz      Social Worker
Maria Cabrera             Industrial Designer.
Noemi Ferrera            Physicist
Adil Jimenez              Learning Content Designer.
Jenny Jimenez            System Engineer
Moises Kranwinkel     Robotics
Maite Mariñez            Mechatronics
Emely Perez               Telecommunication Engineer
Gabriela Perez            Knowledge Engineer
Camila Reyes             Geneticist
Luisaine Rodriguez     System Analyst.
Gerson Ruiz               Nanotechnology
Gina Then                  Counselor
Genesis Sanchez        Biotechnology
Carlos Soriano           Narrowcaster
Angi Valdez               Gene Programmer
Paulina Villalona         Data Mining.

5th B. (sorry guys I didnt have the list of your full names with me)

Stacy                        Industrial Designer
Elsje                          Writer
Rachel                      Nanotechnology
Edelyn                      Geneticist
Jeysi                         Robotics
Vilmarys                   Biotechnology
Yaris                        Social Worker
Yafreisy                   Gene Programmer
Noelia                      Astronaut
Marianne                 System Analyst
Harlen                     System Engineer
Kevin                      Knowledge Engineer
Daniel                     Game Tester
Mendy                    Physicist
Axel                        Software Developer
Steven                    Data Mining
Justin                      Mechatronics
Welnys                   Counselor

Para este proyecto, igual que en los anteriores, estaremos haciendo una presentacion con un cartel y un trabajo escrito para entregar al profesor. Todo debe ser realizado en inglés.

Les recuerdo que la fecha de presentacion de este proyecto sera el dia miercoles de noviembre.

Tuesday 11.02.10

5th A Science: Explain how does cell division affects the growing process.

5th B Science: Video on cell division and write summary (this is optional to those with internet). 

How many chromosomes do we have in our cells?

What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?

Name 2 animals with cell regeneration.

What are the phases of mitosis and meiosis? Describe them.

5th A & B Math: page 8 on workbook.

Mitosis, Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

YouTube - Mitosis, Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

Lo subimos nuevamente para la clase de mañana.

Monday 11.01.10

5th A
Science: Video on cell division and write summary (this portion is optional to those with internet). 
Respond:
How many chromosomes do we have in our cells?
What are the differences between mitosis and meiosis?
Name 2 animals with cell regeneration.
What are the phases of mitosis and meiosis? Describe them.

Math: Page 7 on the workbook.

5th B
Science: Review phases of mitosis and meiosis.

Math: page 7 on workbook.

Felicidades!!!

Queremos felicitar a los estudiantes que obtuvieron las notas mas altas en el pruebin de Ciencias hoy:

- Adil Jimenez
- Noelia Gautreau
- Axel
- Steven Reyes

Ellos todos sacaron 14 correctas de 14 preguntas.

Tambien a:
 - Genesis Hiciano
- Gerson Ruiz
- Paulina Villalona
- Angie V. Santana
- Moises Kranwinkel.

Ellos sacaron 13 de 14 correctas.

Muchas felicidades!!!

Thursday 10.28.10

5th A
Math: Escribir las tablas de multiplicar del 2 al 10, dos veces cada una.
Science: Para los que no sacaron 10 de 14 o mas en el pruebin de hoy. Deben hacer un reporte sobre el proyecto genoma humano, escrito a mano y para entregarlo el lunes.

5th B
Math: Get ready for quiz
Science: Para los que no sacaron 10 de 14 o mas en el pruebin de hoy. Deben hacer un reporte sobre el proyecto genoma humano, escrito a mano y para entregarlo el lunes.

Pictures

Wednesday 10.27.10

Well today we had a very good day. All the teams did a very good job. Congratulations!!!!!

The only thing that you have to do today is study for the quizzes.

Keep up the good work!

Facebook | Presentacion proyecto 10.27.10

Facebook | Presentacion proyecto 10.27.10

Aqui tienen el enlace para las fotos de la presentacion de hoy.

YouTube - Cell Division

YouTube - Cell Division

This is the link to a very interesting video on cell division. Go ahead watch it, is very short!

Tuesday 10.26.10

Greetings,

Today we said goodbye to Allison, we will all miss her and wish her all the best.

5th A

Math - Practice portion on page 24 (this was copied during class)

Study for next quiz.

Science - Prepare for presentation tomorrow and study for quiz.

5th B

Math - No homework. Study for the quiz.

Science - Prepare for presentation tomorrow and study for quiz.

Monday 10.25.10

Heeeello!!!

Well this is the first post for this blog. Here you'll be able to find the homework for each day and many other tools that will make your learning experience at home an extension of the work we do in the classroom.