AIM: What is the difference between genetic engineering and selective breeding? CLASS DAYS UNTIL THE REGENTS: 11 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/16-Genetic-Engineering-Evolution-PP.pptx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/16-Genetic-Engineering-Evolution-notes.docx"] … [Read more...]
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Algebra Factoring Review
You must know how to factor. Click Here are the regents review … [Read more...]
Geometry: Final Review
Are you Ready: The Practice Exam will be on May 29th. The Regents is June 20th Here is Ms. Terraferma's Top 10 List … [Read more...]
STUDY FOR HOLIDAYS QUIZ TOMORROW!! REVIEW SHEET ATTACHED
Here is the review sheet... Don't forget to complete it and bring it back tomorrow for credit. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/reg-preterite-review-for-quiz.docx"] Vocab practice --> http://quizlet.com/40984820/flashcards Play hangman -->http://www.elma.wednet.edu/cms/lib2/WA01001699/Centricity/domain/112/elmaeagles/elmaeagl/web/gameobjects/sv4.html … [Read more...]
The Sophomores are Building!!!!
The Sophomores at WHSAD are currently building a garage framing model. The students are using all the knowledge that they have acquired through numerous lessons and drawings, to build these. … [Read more...]
Regents Review- Genetics
AIM: What are genes and how can they be used to code for a protein? [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/15-genetics-DNA-to-Protein-notes.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/15-genetics-DNA-to-protein-PP.pptx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/15-genetics-regents-practice.docx"] … [Read more...]
Costa Rica: Tropical Architecture
Aim: Why is climate a major influence in building structure? Objectives: (SWBAT): • Tell the different materials Costa Ricans use to build houses/buildings and why. • Explain how climate, people and culture affect architecture. Assigment: Read the following text and complete the activity #1 on the attached handout. Then read the instructions of the mini-project. Due date: 5/27/2014 (Tuesday) Costa Rica: Architecture and Design History of Costa Rican’s Architecture The earliest architecture from Costa Rica was made of wood and has not lasted to the present day, although along the coasts some people still build wooden stilt houses. The region is fairly mountainous, volcanic, and bordered … [Read more...]
Regents Review- Genetics
AIM: What is DNA and how is it used to code for a protein? CLASS DAYS TIL REGENTS: 13 Have a great weekend! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/6-DNA-to-RNA-to-Amino-Acid-reading-and-questions.docx"] … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #3 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are the different strategies you can use to improve your Q27 (Literary Element or Technique) Short Response score? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#3: Students will complete Q27 Short Response … [Read more...]
Investigating Claims
AIM: Investigating Claims: How can we use our knowledge of science to assess the validity of advertisements CLASS DAYS TIL REGENTS- 14 Today we did a fun activity to connect all of the concepts we have reviewed so far. There are many products advertised as "scientifically proven" in order to attract consumers. Print ads, labels, and commercials are often loaded with scientific-sounding vocabulary that the average American knows nothing about. As science students, we should use our knowledge to make informed decisions about the validity of claims. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PseudoScience-Culiminating-Activity.docx"] … [Read more...]