Thursday, May 29, 2008

Thursday May 29, 2008

Today in MATH we:


  • Had a homework check on Misleading Statistics.
  • Talked about the probablity formula, did some examples.
  • What is a prime number? What is a consonant?
  • Completed questions using the probability formula. Handout 9.4 due Friday.
  • Talked about independent events, did some examples. What are independent events?
  • How do we calculate the probablity of two INDEPENDENT events happening at the same time?
  • Complete Handout 9.5 about independent events, due Monday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

  • Reviewed the NITROGEN CYCLE - see below.
  • Talked about acids & bases. What is the GREAT function the online textbook has?
  • Did a demonstration of a base neutralizing an acid.
  • Read sia9 p191, 193 (can you figure out figure 1.12?), & 195.
  • Complete the vocabulary for this section.
  • Learned the Acids & Bases song....what a GREAT song! Completed the hand out that goes with it. The lyrics in the song tell you alot of really useful information about acids & bases!
  • Your AD is due Tomorrow.
ALL THE REST:
  • Sports day is on FRIDAY - TOMORROW. Dress appropriately, bring a hat, sunblock, and a bottle of water.
  • Where is Mr. Brash now?