LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 27 TO MAY 31, 2013

Monday May 27, No School (Memorial Day)

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 20; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTION

·       The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

-     Female Reproductive System

-     The Menstrual Cycle

·       The Human Life Cycle

-     Development Before Birth

-     Protection and Nourishment

-     Birth

-     Growth and Development

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 1, Assessment, p671
Math Analyzing Data, p680
Section 2, Assessment, p681
Section 3, Assessment, p690

Friday, May 31, we will have our Last Evaluation

for Fourth Quarter (Chapter 20, The Endocrine System and Reproduction)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-4070

DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our amazing Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 20 TO MAY 24, 2013

Monday we will review all the content seen last week to be ready for the test (Chapter 18).

Tuesday, May 21, we will have our Fourth Evaluation
for Fourth Quarter (Chapter 18, Fighting Disease)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cha-3180

The rest of the week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 20; THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTION

·       The Endocrine System

-     Hormones and the Endocrine System

-     Functions of the Endocrine Glands

-     Negative Feedback

 

·       The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

-     Sexual Reproduction

-     Male reproductive System

-     Female Reproductive System

-     The Menstrual Cycle

·       The Human Life Cycle

-     Development Before Birth

-     Protection and Nourishment

-     Birth

-     Growth and Development

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 1, Assessment, p671
Math Analyzing Data, p680
Section 2, Assessment, p681
Section 3, Assessment, p690

Tuesday May 21, from 10:05 to 11:20, Language

DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our amazing Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 13 TO MAY 17, 2013

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 18; FIGHTING DISEASE

·       Infectious Disease

-     Understanding Infectious Disease

-     Kinds of Pathogens

-     How Pathogens Are Spread

·       The Body´s Defenses

-     Barriers to keep Pathogens Out

-     The Inflammatory Response

-     The Immune System

-     AIDS

·       Preventing Infectious Disease

-     Active Immunity

-     Passive Immunity

·       Noninfectious Disease

-     Allergies

-     Diabetes

-     Cancer

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 1, Assessment, p596
Section 2, Assessment, p603
Section 3, Assessment, p610
Math Analyzing Data, p614
Section 4, Assessment, p614

Map Test
Wednesday May 15, from 1:15 to 2:30, Reading
Tuesday May 21, from 10:05 to 11:20, Language

THE CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY GALA is coming May 17, 2013.  The Chronicles Gala is coming May 17, 2013.  This formal, black tie event is modeled after the Oscar’s in that there pomp and extravagance, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres, photographers and a quartet.  It is a celebration of literature and art, specifically for the Chronicles of Discovery Literary and Art magazine. 

The Gala begins at 7:00pm pm May 17, 2013. Purchase your tickets for L. 100 from any AP Composition student, Mr. Fenn, or Carolina. (EL Heraldo and TN5 will be covering the event.)

DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our amazing Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MAY 6 TO MAY 10, 2013

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 17; RESPIRATION AND EXCRETION

·       The Excretory System

-     The Excretory System

-     Filtration of Wastes

-     Excretion And Homeostasis

Tuesday and Wednesday we will review all the content seen last week to be ready for the test (Chapter 17).

Thursday, May 9, we will have our Third Evaluation
for Fourth Quarter (Chapter 17, Respiration and Excretion)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-4040

Friday
CHAPTER 18; FIGHTING DISEASE

·       Infectious Disease

-     Understanding Infectious Disease

-     Kinds of Pathogens

-     How Pathogens Are Spread

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 3, Assessment, p583
Section 1, Assessment, p596


Map Test
Wednesday May 8, from 1:15 to 2:30, Math
Wednesday May 15, from 1:15 to 2:30, Reading
Tuesday May 21, from 10:05 to 11:20, Language

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, APRIL 29 TO MAY 3, 2013

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 17; RESPIRATION AND EXCRETION

·       The Respiratory System

-     Respiratory System Functions

-     The Path of Air

-     Gas Exchange

-     How You Breathe

·       Smoking and Your Health

-     Chemicals in Tobacco Smoke

-     Health Problems and Smoking

 

·       The Excretory System

-     The Excretory System

-     Filtration of Wastes

-     Excretion and Homeostasis

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Math Analyzing Data, p565
Section 1, Assessment, p572
Section 2, Assessment, p578
Section 3, Assessment, p583

Wednesday May 1st, NO SCHOOL
Friday May 3, Progress Reports go Home

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

BINGO returns to Discovery! - Proceeds to buy    TECHNOLOGY for the school. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4! Lunch will be sold for all attending families, friends and guests starting at 11:00 a.m. and the grand BIGO will begin at 1:30 p.m. PARENT COLLABORATION NEEDED in donating prizes for this event. Please contact Ms. Ivonne Casco at icasco@discoveryschool.edu.hn  (2221-7790 and 9960-0070) or Ms. Nora Sierra Ms. Nora Sierra at nsierra@discoveryschool.edu  (2221-7790 and 9985-0732) if you can help by donating gifts.  The school will send home, a closed envelope with 5 tickets that we are asking each family to sell for Lps. 150 each. You will then need to send back the envelope with the money to the school, addressed to Ms. Carolina or Ms. Gloria. The school will keep record of each family payment. Make sure you contact the school if you are sending the envelope with your child, especially if he/she is very young, so we can follow up on the envelope.

On the day of the event, you will find the TICKET TABLE, where you will be able to turn in the stubs and collect your Bingo Cards. You may also buy more tickets if needed. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with the school and spend a wonderful afternoon with your family.

If you have questions and/or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact Debra Giles debgilespk@yahoo.com  (2221-7790 and 9572-0230) or Ms. Gloria Palacios gpalacios@discoveryschool.edu.hn  (2221-7790 and 95611434). 

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, APRIL 22 TO APRIL 26, 2013

Monday and Tuesday we will review all the content seen last week to be ready for the test (Chapter 16).

Wednesday April 24, NO SCHOOL

Thursday, April 25, we will have our Second Evaluation
for the Fourth Quarter (Chapter 16, Circulation)

The students can practice for the test online, visit PHSchool.com Web code: cea-3160

The rest of the week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 17; RESPIRATION AND EXCRETION

·       The Respiratory System

-     Respiratory System Functions

-     The Path of Air

-     Gas Exchange

-     How You Breathe

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Math Analyzing Data, p565
Section 1, Assessment, p572

Friday, April 26, Midterm

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, APRIL 15 TO APRIL 19, 2013

Monday April 15, NO SCHOOL (Day of the Americas).

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 16; CIRCULATION

CHAPTER 16; CIRCULATION

    ·       Blood and Lymph

-     Blood Types

-     The Lymphatic System

·       Cardiovascular Health

-     Cardiovascular Diseases

-     Keeping Healthy

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Math Analyzing Data, p550
Section 2, Assessment, p551
Section 3, Assessment, p556

The school is currently organizing three important upcomming events. The DPTO FUN RUN AND OLYMPIC GAMES and a school BINGO are being put together to raise funds towards buying TECHNOLOGY for the school The DPTO is also organizing their annual GARAGE SALE. Please check the Administration Blog for this week’s Monday Memo for more information. Our parents' help is much needed and greatly appreciated in making these events a success!

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, APRIL 8 TO APRIL 12, 2013

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 16; CIRCULATION

  ·       The Body´s Transport System

-     The Cardiovascular System

-     The Heart

-     Two Loops

-     Arteries

-     Capillaries

-     Veins

-     Blood Pressure

·       Blood and Lymph

-     Blood

-     Blood Types

-     The Lymphatic System

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 2, Assessment, p543
Math Analyzing Data, p550
Section 3, Assessment, p551

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, APRIL 3 TO APRIL 5, 2013

This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 15; FOOD AND DIGESTION

·       The Digestive Process Begins

-     Functions of The Digestive System

-     The Mouth

-     The Esophagus

-     The Stomach

·       Final Digestion ad Absorption

-     The Small Intestine

-     The Large Intestine

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Math Analyzing Data, p520
Section 2, Assessment, p521
Section 3, Assessment, p527

LIFE SCIENCE BLOG, MARCH 18 TO MARCH 22, 2013
 
This week the students are going to learn about:
CHAPTER 15; FOOD AND DIGESTION

·       Food and Energy

-     Why you need food

-     Carbohydrates

-     Fats

-     Proteins

-     Vitamins and Minerals

-     Water

-     Food Labels

·     The Digestive Process Begins

-     Functions of The Digestive System

-     The Mouth

-     The Esophagus

-     The Stomach

STUDENTS WILL START WORKING IN CLASS AND WHATEVER THEY DO NOT FINISH, THEY WILL TAKE HOME.

Classwork / Homework:
Section 1, Assessment, p514
Math Analyzing Data, p520
Section 2, Assessment, p521

Wednesday March 20, Half Day, P.M. Schedule

Friday March 22, Half Day, A.M. Schedule, Conferences Day

From Monday March 25 to Tuesday April 2, NO SCHOOL (Easter Break).

Wednesday April 3, students back to school.