We completed our review of the trig functions from the unit circle. We discussed limits and continuity as well as cases where limits do not exist.

using further thought questions, discuss some of the other functions of the kidneys, including the production of erythropoieten and blood pressure control.
discuss utis in both humans and horses and note the very close similarities in both species.

Review essay on African American leaders.
Review quizzes through present day.

We continued our trig review. We did a sidebar on the Fibonacci sequence in which we examined the limit of the ratio of successive terms in the sequence--a key concept in calculus. AP Test is 9 May.

We reviewed SAT I Math strategies briefly and then continued "typical" SAT I Math problems, e.g., problems involving 'averages' or arithmetic means, finding a value of a variable and ratios and proportions.

discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ureters, bladder, urethra.
Discuss the reflex involved in micturation, the makeup of urine and some abnormal compounds which may be found in urine

1) Jessica and I read and review a Rhetorical Analysis prompt, discussing what the purpose of the passage is, and connecting that purpose to three rhetorical devices. Afterwards, we discuss the criteria for good rhet. analysis essays, and then read through several student samples.

Review content and quizzes through US Civil War.

We used the Princeton AP Calculus Test Review book for general AP test strategies. Jess expressed a need for a trig review. We worked our way part way through the unit circle centered at the origen of the XY plane.

discuss the formation of urine using the 3 aspects of formation
glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and excretion.
stress the importance of reabsorption through the kidney tubules.