Friday, April 16

Review Gymnosperms
Characteristics of Angiosperms - Seed dispersal in gymno- and angiosperms - contrast monocots and dicots, know examples of each - contrast perennials, biennials and annuals


20 point optional project due Monday - bisect a flower and label the reproductive structures (both male and female)

Thursday, April 15

Graded AHSGE work from Wednesday (10 pts)

Discussed Vascular plants - male and female reproductive systems in vascular plants - 4 steps from pollination to embryo - anatomy of a seed - Characteristics of Conifers

Honors classes are also responsible for 3 additional groups of Gymnosperms (Ginkgoes, Gnetophytes and Cycads)

Wednesday, April 14

Coach Napp went with several 9th graders on the "To Kill a Mockingbird" field trip. Classwork as follows: AHSGE workbook pgs 271-283

Tuesday, April 13

ID 6 Terms relating to K. Plantae: Monocotyledon, Dicotyledon, Vascular, Nonvascular, Angiosperm, Gymnosperm

Build a Flow Chart diagramming the relationship between these different groupings of organisms in K. Plantae
Discuss 4 characteristics and 2 examples of Nonvascular plants

Periods 1, 3, 5 - Complete Problem Solving lab with bar graph of Bryophyte species