Sadly, Mittens passed away on 3/21/2012.  We will all miss her. 

Happy New Year

It is hard to believe that half of the year is over, but we still have some exciting topics left to cover in the second quarter.  Biology I has been working on DNA and protein synthesis and today in lab we we extracted DNA from strawberries!!!  Applied Biology is learning about heredity and is doing a web activity on inherited characteristics in organisms.  Biology II finished their unit on plants and observed plant stomata in lab today.

Upcoming Tests

Biology I - DNA and protein synthesis test Thursday 1/12

Applied Biology - Heredity Test Thursday 1/12

Biology II - Plant Test Thursday 1/12

Merry Christmas

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Exam Time

We have had a busy few weeks in all of the classes!!!  Biology I has just finished their unit on heredity and Applied Biology has just finished meiosis.  Biology II has wrapped up their unit on Protists and Fungi and will begin on Plants when we return from break.

You all have worked very hard this semester and I am extremely proud of what you have accomplished!!!

Please make sure you bring your old tests to class on Friday, Dec. 9th.  We will review for our semester exam on Friday and Monday. 

2nd period - Biology I - Wednesday Exam

3rd period - Applied Biology - Wednesday Exam

4th period - Biology II - Thursday Exam

Earth Summit 2011

Our Biology I class attended the Roanoke Clean Valley Council's 2011 Earth Summit.  The students participated in various group discussions and activities centering on energy conservation and efficiency.  We especially enjoyed the talk given by recording artist Kathy Mattea about mountain top coal mining in West Virginia.