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Summer 2011
Guides by Julie began in the fall of 2007, my freshman year. And now, in the summer of 2011, I have completed my senior year of high school. In these four years, Guides by Julie has expanded to providing approximately 250 study guides across the subject areas, which have been viewed over 1.8 million times, by people from around the world.
I will no longer be writing and publishing guides for Guides by Julie, but the existing guides will remain available in the archives. If you are a local reader, questions may be directed to the Learning Connection Committee in future, which will oversee the blog. The committee head for 2011-2012 will be Holly K.
From maintaining Guides by Julie, I have discovered that the story of one person making a difference is not an abstract myth, but instead a personal reality. But of course, this project would not have been possible without the support of many other people, who have been with me the whole way through: volunteers, advisors, and readers alike. Thank you, thank you.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Weekly Update!
SENIORS: FINISH MOODLE DOCUMENTATION BY THE 31ST.
Attention, members of National Honor Society--Inductions are this Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz.
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - The FINAL DRAFT of the IA is due. Have one copy stapled and one with the single hole in the corner.
Tuesday -
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - There is a quiz on Chapter 14: Truth and Wisdom.
Wednesday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - Kinetics test--turn in all associated assessment statements and worksheets.
Thursday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a matching quiz [of quotes] on all of Beloved today.
Friday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The final Beloved commentary is today--no using the literary devices sheet on this one.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Weekly Update!
Get those Chemistry IAs turned in!
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The environment essay is due today, along with the exam paper that we have been working on in class. There is a quiz on the latest set of vocabulary words.
Tuesday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The timeline is due--have at least 10 events and remember to label them.
Thursday -
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - There is a multiple-choice test on Argentina and Chile, covering material from lecture, the textbook, and Children of Cain.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a mini-commentary, covering pages 87-195.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Weekly Update!
This week's agenda -
Tuesday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Review pages 125 - 138, highlighting any instance of metal imagery. Read the essay "Metal with Mettle."
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - There is a quiz on "The Pig's Tail" from Children of Cain.
Wednesday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on the kidney (11.3) and homeostasis (6.5.7 - 6.5.12). A. S. are due, as per usual.
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - There is a quiz on the religion chapter. It will be 10 terms, matching.
Thursday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on quantitative chemistry. Turn in worksheets on this date.
Friday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) and IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - ALL INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IS DUE.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a mini in-class commentary on pages 1-86 of Beloved.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
IB Chem, Treatment of Error and Uncertainty
Note: when finding the line of the best fit to extrapolate your initial temperature (T0), eliminate the initial points where the thermometer was still increasing in heat.
For example, if at 15 seconds, your temperature is 22.8 degrees, at 23.0 degrees at 30 seconds, then begins to level off at 23.2 degrees, do not consider the first two points (this is when the mercury is still slowly moving up to the actual temperature of the solution). Explain this in your lab.
Finding error for extrapolating the initial temperature:
- For the data set that you just found the line of best fit for, let us say that the first point (that you considered in your line) is (x,y) and the last point is (x1, y1).
- You will be making two lines, finding the slope and y-intercept of each:
- Line 1: Using the points (x, y + uncertainty) and (x1, y1 - uncertainty), find the slope and y-intercept.
- Line 2: Using the points (x, y - uncertainty) and (x1, y1 + uncertainty), find the slope and y-intercept.
- Find the difference of the two y-intercepts and divide by 2.
Since the thermometers used measured to the nearest degree, the uncertainty of the measured temperatures are +/- 0.5 degrees Celsius.
To more easily read the document below, download the .pdf and use the shortcut Shift + Ctrl + + to rotate the view clockwise.
IB Chem, Treatment of Error and Uncertainty
IB Chem, Treatment of Error and Uncertainty
Monday, March 7, 2011
Weekly Update!
This week's agenda -
Wednesday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on immunity 6.3 and 11.1.
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The calorimetry lab is due.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Read up to page 118 in Beloved. Trace one motif [from the summative assessment sheet] throughout.
Friday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Bonding. The A.S. and I.B. Challenge are due, as well as other associated worksheets [optional].
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Weekly Update!
This week's agenda -
Wednesday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on digestion, circulation, and respiration: 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4.
Thursday -
- IB Math, HL and Further Math (Mr. Bobbitt) - There will be a test on differential equations.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The "Who Am I?" essay is due [if a poem, must be at least 20 lines]. Read up to page 51 in Beloved.
Friday -
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The dissolved oxygen lab is due, as well as the revised isopod lab.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There will be a vocabulary quiz.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Weekly Update!
The AMC math competition, held at UWF, is this Wednesday, the 23rd. Attendance is free and lunch is provided by UWF to all competitors--if you are interested, contact Mrs. Li.
The final deadline for the TOK Paper is March 7.
The final deadline for the History IA is February 28.
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The calorimetry lab was supposed to be due, but I have not seen any evidence of anyone pooling data...
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Read through Chapter 6 of Their Eyes Were Watching God. 5 text cards for Section I (Chapters 1 - 3) are due; if you did one in class on Friday, you need only turn in 4. There is a quiz on Chapters 4 - 6.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The Paper II essay is due [choose one prompt of the four prompt choices, 250 words minimum]
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The "Effect of Alcohol on Biological Membranes" lab is due. Remember to bring water in for the productivity lab.
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - Bring your copy of Children of Cain to class.
Tuesday -
- IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Five text cards for Chapters 7 - 10 are due.
Wednesday -
- IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Five text cards for Chapters 11 - 13 are due.
Friday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Thermochemistry, with the A.S. and IB Challenge questions due.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz.
- IB English (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz and text cards for Chapteres 14 - 20 are due.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Weekly Update!
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Bring Their Eyes Were Watching God to class today, as there is a guest lecture by Ms. Pamela Bordelon.
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Periodicity--all related worksheets are due, including the propagated error problems [which shall be covered in the test].
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - The rough draft of the IA is due.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - There is a vocabulary quiz on "El Mundo Profesional."
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The transformation lab is due.
Friday -
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The "Effect of Alcohol on Biological Membranes" lab is due.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Weekly Update!
There will be a Study Skills Session this Wednesday, the 9th, after school in the Media Center. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, contact Julie. Everyone is welcome to attend!
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Quiz on Part 6 of Crime and Punishment. Groups responsible for presenting Part 6 will present today.
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - The final draft of the TOK Essay is due.
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - Remember to bring your copy of Children of Cain to class.
Tuesday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The design lab is due.
Wednesday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a multiple-choice test on Crime and Punishment.
Thursday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - Reproduction Test: Topics 6.6 and 11.4. Assessment statements are due, as per usual.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Weekly Update!
Several important due dates on the horizon for seniors:
- World Literature Papers must be submitted by February 1, following the manuscript requirements as distributed by Mrs. Gordon. They must be submitted electronically to turnitin.com by February 21. If anyone needs the submissions guidelines, click here.
- The next draft [as close to final as possible] for the TOK Essay is due on February 7.
- The History IA rough draft is due on February 11.
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Quiz on Parts 4 and 5 of Crime and Punishment. Groups responsible for presenting Part 1 will present today.
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - There is a quiz on Chapter 11: Arts.
Tuesday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The 4 paper copies [2 of each] of World Lit Papers are due. Remember to follow the proper submission guidelines.
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The lipids lab is due.
Wednesday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - There is a test on Genetics, Topics 4 and 10. Assessment statements are due, as always.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The essay about Trópico de Sangre, the movie we watched about the Mirabal sisters, is due. Minimum word count: 250. FOR 1ST PERIOD.
Thursday -
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - The essay about Trópico de Sangre, the movie we watched about the Mirabal sisters, is due. Minimum word count: 250
Friday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - There is a test on Topic 2: Atomic Structure. All worksheets, in addition to the assessment statements and IB Challenge questions, are due.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Weekly Update!
Many thanks to Zachary Decker for his contribution of Pre-IB Chem vocabulary and Integrated Science chapter outlines!
Seniors, remember that Mr. Butcher expects an updated TOK essay draft to be completed by February 7. Additionally, midyear reports can now be requested from Ms. Marzluff by filling out the appropriate request form in her office.
Donate old AP/IB/etc. guides to National Honor Society--on Tuesday, these will be sold to underclassmen at a discount price, with all proceeds going to Relay for Life. Bring any donations to Mrs. Bidwell's room.
This week's agenda -
Monday -
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - Assignment: What are five qualities that make something art? What forms of art would fit such criteria?
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz on Part 2 of Crime and Punishment.
Thursday -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The enzymes worksheet packet is due.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There is a quiz on Part 3 of Crime and Punishment.
Friday -
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - IA topic proposals are due: remember to submit your three top choices and pledge your submission.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Weekly Update!
Oh yeah...school.
This week's agenda -
Thursday -
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - There will be a quiz on Book One of Crime and Punishment.
Friday -
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - Test on Topic 9: Plants.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Weekly Update!
Okay everyone, exam week is here!
The 5th period exam will take place on Tuesday in the time slot for 4th and 5th period. Wednesday: 1st/2nd, Thursday: 3rd/4th. Friday: 6th/7th. Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. from Wednesday through Friday.
This post will mostly be about known exam content, but remember to have Part I of Crime and Punishment read by Monday!
Exams -
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The test will consist completely of IB questions, so review all the worksheets that we have been given. To turn in: Environmental Take-Home Portion, Vitamins/Hormones Worksheet [C3. State the name of a disease..., 2 pages long], Energy Problems [(Question C1 continued) 1.00 g of sucrose..., 2 problems, 1 page], "Worksheet Vitamins and Nutrients" [Vitamins may be classified as... 1 page, double-sided], "Worksheet 3 Vitamins and Hormones" [The structures of three important... 1 page, single-sided], Nucleic Acids Worksheets [C3. The structures of the bases present in nucleotides... 3 pages, double-sided, back of last page is a repeat], Assessment Statements B.5 - B.9.
- IB Math HL (Mr. Bobbitt) - Paper III, Calculus and Stats. 13-14: A, 11-12: B, 10-11: C, etc.
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - The Individual Oral Commentary functions as a semester exam grade.
- IB Biology III/IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - Paper I and a DBQ.
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - Questions from the previous tests. Students are allowed to review [not copy] old questions after school on Monday.
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - 50 multiple-choice questions that were reviewed in class last week.
Heart of Darkness, Passages
Someone just asked me to list the passages that were previously assigned for analysis in Heart of Darkness, so...
I. "I tried to break the spell ...yet struggling blindly with itself" (61).
II. "One evening ...very nearly buried me" (64).
III. "I listened ...of tears that would not fall" (70).
IV. "The sea-reach of the Thames ...the approach of the sea" (1-2).
V. "I was thinking of very old times ...in the hearts of wild men" (3-4).
VI. "Instead of going up ...the gloomy circle of some inferno" (13-14).
VII. "To the very end ...immense darkness" (71-72).
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Study Skills Session Handouts
The following handouts were distributed at today's Study Skills Session--
Study Skills Session, Tips
Study Skills Session, GBJ Exam Preparation Resources
Study Skills Session, Tips
Study Skills Session, GBJ Exam Preparation Resources
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Weekly Update!
It's time for our two weeks of vacation to come to an end...at least it was great while it lasted.
Learning Connection is hosting a Study Skills Session: Exam Version on Wednesday, after school in the Media Center.
School will resume as usual tomorrow, with exams beginning next week. The 5th period exam will take place on Tuesday in the time slot for 4th and 5th period. Wednesday: 1st/2nd, Thursday: 3rd/4th. Friday: 6th/7th. Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. from Wednesday through Friday.
Some things to prepare for, other than exams:
- IB English IV (Mrs. Peteranecz) - Individual oral presentations begin January 7th: Click the appropriate links for the Schedule and Instruction Packet. Material covered: Yeats ("Adam's Curse," "The Wild Swans at Coole," Easter 1916," "The Second Coming," and "Sailing to Byzantium"), Frost ("After Apple Picking," "Out-Out," "Birches," "Design"), Hamlet, and Heart of Darkness. Autumn McConnico created guides on the Yeats and Frost, as well as a summary of Hamlet, which are accessible via the Document Index. The Assessment Criteria are also accessible via the Index.
- IB Spanish IV (Señor Alemañy) - Individual oral presentations begin January 19th, after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on the 17th and the teacher planning day on the 18th.
This week's agenda -
Tuesday -
- IB Theory of Knowledge (Mr. Butcher) - There is a quiz on Chapter 10: History. Come to class with a list of 10 quotes that resonate with you; ones that you either highly like or dislike. Update: Put the quotes as a journal entry.
Wednesday -
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The Hardy-Weinberg population simulation lab is due. If the handout is no longer in your possession [Anthony...], access it here. The instructions for the simulation can be found in the handout and additional info is from the simulation's own instructions.
Thursday -
- IB HL Math (Mr. Bobbitt) - Paper III, Statistics.
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - The Protein/Amino Acid Lab is due.
- IB History of the Americas (Mr. Jones) - There is a quiz on Cuba.
Friday -
- IB HL Math (Mr. Bobbitt) - Paper III, Calculus.
- IB Biology IV (Mrs. Bidwell) - The DNA Extraction lab is due.
- IB Chemistry (Mrs. Atkins) - Bring along materials [Orgo book, IB guides, etc.] to work on worksheets, assessment statements, etc. as Mrs. Atkins will be absent.
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