Check out this article and video on over eager male fruit flies and how their aggressive and amusing behavior results in fewer reproductive successes. Take a break dudes!
Science Now Article:
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/1208/1
Soooo, There’s more evidence to support that teens aren’t crazy they are just developmentally immature (sort of). In terms of criminal liability would you support harsh sentences for youth that commit crimes? Check out this article from the NYT and decide for yourself.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/science/01conv.html?_r=1&ref=science
I can’t believe that we’ve already completed 1/4 of the year already. Time is going by so fast and we have so much to still learn. Congrats to all the students for hanging in there and working hard. Lets make the 2nd quarter even smoother than the first.
Students, I’ve had to change the posting system to be approved by me in order to be viewable on the website. If you’ve recently have had a post approved by me then you are on the, “OK” list and will be able to see your posts immediately, but if you haven’t had a post approved by me recently then it’ll take a day or so before your post is viewable.
Ms. Fong
Sleepy students are the norm in schools more so today than twenty years ago. Why you ask? Check out this article from Science Daily that I used Diigo to annotate. Try downloading Diigo and add your own annotations the discussion about teens, sleep, multitasking, and sleep.
Students,
I feel like we are still getting up to speed. The AP class has been moving steadily, and the pace will pick up from here. The cellular bio students are ready to ramp up the learning with more challenging concepts. If you’re hanging in there then kudos to you and your efforts. If you’re falling behind please see me for help ASAP. Remember, you are responsible for you own success. The first quarter grade is fast approaching and you want to be in a strong position for the second quarter. Thanks to all the hard working students, and let me know how I can help you be successful.
Ms. Fong
Today the AP Bio and A&P students were treated to a guest lecture from Dr. Leon Hall from Jackson Laboratory. He talked about stem cell research and using animal models to study human diseases. The information was very interesting because it showed us how valuable stem cells are for the future treatments of human diseases. We thank Dr. Hall for sharing his time and research with the students of JFK.
After meeting the students this week, I’m predicting an awesome year. It’s clear that I have some exceptionally gifted and hardworking students that are ready and willing to learn. I enjoyed reading your Postcards, and I look forward to an amazing year!
The 2009-2010 school year at JFK HS has begun and I’m excited for all of the very cool learning and growing we’ll be doing this year. Please use this website as you link to Ms. Fong’s classroom. You’ll notice the AP Biology and Cellular Biology pages to the right where you can gain information about your specific class. I’m looking forward to getting to know you all. Email me with any questions.
I hope everyone had a nice summer. My summer ended with dog meeting a skunk last night. I was up until 3am washing the dog and furniture.
While completing your summer assignment focus on understanding concepts rather than just rote memorization.
I’ll be posting the class syllabus and policies to the class website so keep and eye out.
Students…
I’m going fishing so don’t expect me to answer any questions until next week. I’m getting in my last bit of normal life before the school year starts. My suggestion to you is to have some fun between all those summer assignments.
If you’ve tried to send your biology collection and it bounced back please try again. I had to clear out my email because it reached storage capacity. I should be able to receive your collections at this time.
Ms. Fong
Students,
I’ll be dodging thunderstorms the rest of this month in Emigrant Wilderness. I won’t be returning emails until next week. If you are having problems or questions about the Biology Collection I’ll try to help next week. I won’t worry if it’s a bit late.
Ms. Fong
Students,
You’re probably busy collecting photos for your collection.
Remember:
1. The 20 words you define in the email are different than the 20 photos you collect (and explain).
2. Yes, you do need 20 photos. One photo may have many terms that you can apply, but I want you to have a different photo for each term you choose.
3. Please scale down the photos you send on your documents to save email space.
4. You can work in groups of four students and send one document between the four of you. The only requirement is that the group works together on this and not one person doing the work for everyone.
Make sure you Have Fun!!!!
Hello All,
I uploaded a new access code for the AP Biology students. If you’ve already successfully registered for the website then please don’t register again, but if you haven’t yet successfully registered then try this new access code.
Ms. Fong
Students: Please send emails to adrienne-fong@sac-city.k12.ca.us
Summer Assignment: Remeber to post questions/responses about the reading to the summer reading page.
Have fun collecting your photos!
Students,
I’m going to be going on several small vacations all through July, so if I don’t respond to your email then you know I’m off having fun. I’ll be exploring tidal pools on one trip and backpacking on another trip. Don’t forget to enjoy your summer too.
Ms. Fong
Click on Summer Assignment or Summer Reading pages for more info!
Thanks for getting an early start!!!
I’m in teacher workshops for the next two weeks and I’ll do my best to respond to your emails in a timely manner.
Ms. Fong
Students,
Thanks for a great year full of challenges and rewards. Have a great summer.
Ms. Fong
Check out this power point about the unifying themes of biology. It gives an overview of what we’ll study in biology and AP biology this year.
