Ms. Bush's Biome

ABOUT ME

Ms. Allison Bush is the 7B Science Teacher. She has been teaching for over 14 years. 

Ms. Bush’s professional experience encompasses Early Childhood through Adult Education. Amongst her accomplishments, she has achieved her B.S. and M.S. Degrees from universities in the state of Florida.

Ms. Bush is passionate about serving as an educator and youth advocate. She has two children and enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with them. Ms. Bush looks forward to empowering all children, partnering with all parents and the community. Best wishes.

November 16, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students participated in a video observation and listening activity on mutations. Students followed up with a comprehension activity (Q & A) on mutations.

HOMEWORK:  

 * Study all notes on genetics.

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/A

F.Y.I.

Administer "almost there" assessment - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

November 13, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students were administered 5.2 quiz. Students also participated in taking final notes on genetics via PPT. Presentation. Students read specific areas of 5.3 - page 126 (sex chromosomes), and paired and shared the information read. 

HOMEWORK:  

 * Study all notes on genetics.

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/A

F.Y.I.

Administer "almost there" assessment - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

November 12, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students handed in home work on their "school-to-home" activity. Students actively participated in the creation, completion and checking of a study guide on section 5.2. 

HOMEWORK:  

 * Study 5.2's VIS Chart & 5.2 study guide(journal)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/A

F.Y.I.

Administer 5.2 Quiz - Friday, November 13, 2009

November 11, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students reviewed and checked 5.2's section review.  Students actively participated in a lab called "taking your chances". Students conducted the lab, collected and recorded data, and analyzed their findings.

HOMEWORK:  

 * Study 5.1's Frayer Model and 5.2's VIS Chart (journal)

* Complete school-to-home activity on page 115 (due tomorrow)

  (Complete on a loose sheet of paper)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

November 10, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students reviewed and checked 5.2's VIS Chart.  Students actively participated in a PPT. on traits and inheritance by completing scaffolding notes. Students followed up with the 5.2 section review questions 1-9, (page.125).

HOMEWORK:  

 * Study 5.1's Frayer Model and 5.2's VIS Chart (journal)

* Complete 5.2 section review (due tomorrow)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Bring in 2 quarters for tomorrow's probability lab.

F.Y.I:

Attention: Parents/Guardians:

Recently, there has been a significant increase of students NOT completing homework and lab write-ups. Please note that homework assignments reinforce concepts and skills being taught in the classroom. It is imperative that students complete these additional assignments in order to retain information being taught. Due dates are given to foster responsibility amongst all students and these deadlines must be adhered to. 

Working lunches are available to students who are willing to "catch up" on a daily basis. 

Thanks in advance for your support on this matter.

November 9, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students completed 5.1 section quiz (diagnostic) for accuracy. Students actively participated in a trait trends activity, of which, data was collected and analyzed. The clothing combos lab write was collected today. Students created and completed the 5.2 VIS Chart (vocabulary improvement strategy).

HOMEWORK:  

 Study 5.2's VIS Chart (journal)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/a

F.Y.I:

November 6, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students revisited and checked 5.1 section review for accuracy. Students participated in a video snippet observation on heredity. The observation was followed up with a mini-quiz. Students created a study guide on Chapter 5.1.

HOMEWORK:  

 - Study for 5.1 Quiz (Quiz administration is Monday, November 9, 2009)

- Complete final draft of lab write-up on "Clothing Combos"due Monday, November 9, 2009

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/a

F.Y.I:

Students have been given their rubric and instructions on "the super scientist" report. 

Download 09' Super Scientist Report:Project

The report Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2009.   

The report Final Due Date: Friday, November 6, 2009.

November 5, 2009

STUDENT REMINDER: INCOMPLETE CLASSWORK BECOMES HOMEWORK AUTOMATICALLY!!

CLASSWORK: 

Students participated in a mini-lecture on Heredity (via PPT. presentation). Students took scaffolding notes and completed 5.1's section review Q & A to reinforce concepts learned. (page 119, questions 1-10)

HOMEWORK:   

 Continue working (collecting data, proofing, typing etc...) on"Super Scientist" Report/project.  (due Friday, November 6, 2009)

Complete final draft of lab write-up on "Clothes Combos"  (due Monday, November 9, 2009)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/a

F.Y.I:

Students have been given their rubric and instructions on "the super scientist" report. 

The report Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2009.   

The report Final Due Date: Friday, November 6, 2009.

**Periodic check in date to commence on Thursday, November 5,  2009. Students are to bring in report for a status update.

November 4, 2009

CLASSWORK: 

Students were introduce to unit 3 - Heredity via "unpacking the standards" (Essential questions, state standards and key terminology). Students participated in a mini-lab: Clothes Combos, to address how same parents can have offspring with many different traits.

HOMEWORK:   

•  Continue working (collecting data, proofing, typing etc...) on"Super Scientist" Report/project.  (due Friday, November 6, 2009)
• Complete Frayer Model 5.1 (page 114)  (due Thursday, November 5, 2009)
• Complete final draft of lab write-up on "Clothes Combos"  (due Monday, November 9, 2009)

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/a

F.Y.I:

Students have been given their rubric and instructions on "the super scientist" report. 

The report Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2009.   

The report Final Due Date: Friday, November 6, 2009.

**Periodic check in date to commence on Thursday, November 5,  2009. Students are to bring in report for a status update.

November 2, 2009

CLASSWORK: 

Students were administered a test on human body systems. Students also completed their pretest on genetics.

HOMEWORK: 

Continue working (collecting data, proofing, typing etc...) on"Super Scientist" Report/project.  

LAB SUPPLIES NEEDED:

N/a

F.Y.I:

Students have been given their rubric and instructions on "the super scientist" report. 

The report Start Date: Friday, October 16, 2009.   

The report Final Due Date: Friday, November 6, 2009.

**Periodic check in date to commence on Thursday, November 5,  2009. Students are to bring in report for a status update.