Ms.

Fitkas

Biology

A
Time to Reflect:

Class

A Peek at Coming Weeks:

Oct. 3-7: Cell growth; DNA replication; mitosis vs.

meiosis
Oct. 10-14: Specialization; how diseases affect the
cell
Oct. 17-21: Intro to genetics; DNA components
Oct. 24-28: Genetic combinations & predicting
offspring genetics; genetic modifications

Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 7: Early Dismissal
Oct. 10: Columbus Day No school
Oct. 27: Genetics Test
Oct. 31: Halloween Remember to dress up for
bonus points!

The Classroom Rule

I dont know about all of you, but

September really flew by. In class,
we looked at cells and how they are
organized- including all the cool little
organelles and their functions. What
does

the

mitochondria

PLEASE dont say that it is the

powerhouse of the cell!
The students have done such an
incredible

job

projects. The ideas that come out

of their minds are amazing. Check
out one of the example below. I
cant wait for the month of
October to see what other amazing
things these students can do.

Follow directions.
Open your mind to challenges.
Come to class prepared, on-time, and on-task.
Show respect for everyone, including yourself.

creatively

representing different cells in their

Focus:

Understand that what you put in is what you get out.

do?

Until next month,

Ms. Fitka