Reminder -- All make-up work and test corrections due TOMORROW!!! Geometry (Periods 1&5) AIM: How do we bisect segments and angles using only a compass and a straight edge? HW: Personal Proof Projects due tomorrow! Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Regents Prep (Period 3) AIM: How do we do operations with complex numbers? HW: Finish worksheet; quiz on complex numbers on Thursday. Pre-Calculus (Period 7) AIM: How do we model situations with linear functions? HW: Write an equation for the linear function f satisfying the given conditions. 1)f(-5)=-1 and f(2)=4 2)f(1)=2 and f(5)=7 3)f(-4)=0 and f(0)=2 … [Read more...]
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Constructing Segment and Angle Bisectors
A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a segment into two equal parts and makes a 90 degree angle. An angle bisector is a ray that divides an angle into two equal parts. Click here for animated directions for each construction. Below is today's classwork. HW: Writing: 1) In constructing the perpendicular bisector of a line segment, why must the two arcs have the same radius? 2) Explain why joining the vertex of an angle to the point found in the angle bisector construction guarantees that the angle is bisected. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Wkst_Bisectors.docx"] … [Read more...]
Reminder: Marking Period Ends Friday
The Marking Period Ends on Friday October 11th. Make sure you have turned in all assignments, made up any missing tests or quizzes. Check Engrade and/or come for office hours: Tuesday Period 8 and 9 Thursday Period 8 and 9 … [Read more...]
Personal Proof Projects Due Tomorrow
Your personal proof projects are due tomorrow: Wednesday 10/9 You should hand in the following items: 1) Summary Statement 2) Personal Proof 3) Poster with 4 logic sentences and pictures. You can put items #1 & #2 on the poster or hand in the packet with them inside or attached. Reminder the marking period ends on Friday and this project is worth 70 points (the value of 2 exams!!) Not sure what project I am talking about: See post from Sept 26th. … [Read more...]
Welcome to Unit 2- Cell Biology
Aim: How do cells "live" and perform the 8 characteristics of a living thing despite their lacking complexity? -Cell Theory -Organelles Homework: Make-up work- the semester ends FRIDAY! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cell-Biology-Note-sheet-1.docx"] … [Read more...]
Unit 1_Structure_FINAL_
Aim: How to edit your descriptive writing? Do Now: Read the comments on your exam and come up with one question Activity: Redo exam in case you received a 75 or below. 2. Finish painting your shelter structure 3. Edit or begin your descriptive writing piece. We are in our last days of our first unit. It is important to pull all your strength so you can finish STRONG! … [Read more...]
Scientific Inquiry Lab
Today we finished the Scientific Inquiry lab. The goal was to use limited knowledge and experimentation to test hypotheses, analyze data, and draw conclusions. AIM: How can the principles of scientific inquiry lead to discovery from limited background knowledge? Lab Procedure: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Scientific-Inquiry.docx"] … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #6: Complete ELA Regents Short Response Q26
AIM What do you need to do to achieve a 2 out of 2 on Q26 of the ELA Regents? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#6: Complete ELA Regents Short Response Q26 … [Read more...]
Daily Extra Credit: 10/7
Question #7 You are looking for a two digit number The second digit is twice the first digit. The number has 9 divisors. Twice the number is a two digit number. The number plus 1 is a prime number. What is the number? Email the number to terraferma@whsad.org and include Your Name and Question #7 in the subject line. … [Read more...]
Algebra HW: 10/7
Aim: How do we classify and identify a solution of an equation? Homework Questions: Error Analysis: A student checked whether d = -2 is a solution of -3d + (-4) = 2, as shown. Describe and correct the student’s error. -3d + (-4) = 2 -3(-2) + (-4) = 2 -6 + (-4) = 2 -10 ≠ 2 X Writing: What are the differences between an expression and an equation? Does a mathematical expression have a solution? Explain. … [Read more...]