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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– TSOTS blog updates [45]
– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]
– Introduction to general ecology [20]
– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
– Finish DNA modeling (molymod) [20]
– DNA origami [35]
– Discussion and Debate on Genetic Testing [35]
– Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
– Prepare portfolios for submission upon return from break (all lesson 1 materials must be included and complete)
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Daily Summary 09-26
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– TSOTS blog updates [45]
– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]
– Introduction to general ecology [20]
– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– TSOTS blog updates [45]
– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]
– Introduction to general ecology [20]
– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– TSOTS blog updates [45]
– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]
– Introduction to general ecology [20]
– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– TSOTS blog updates [45]
– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]
– Introduction to general ecology [20]
– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Daily Summary 09-25
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Warm-up: What single ability of water accounts for most of its unusual properties, such as it being highly cohesive and highly adhesive? [3]
– Properties of water, continued [20]
– TSOTS plant check-in [10]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
– Video clip on DNA [3]
– Notes on DNA [20]
– Activity 1.2.1 [55]
– Finish Lab 1.1.5 (DUE FRIDAY) [20]
– Closure [1]
BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization
– Warm-up: What single ability of water accounts for most of its unusual properties, such as it being highly cohesive and highly adhesive? [3]
– Properties of water, continued [20]
– TSOTS plant check-in [10]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– National Geographic Video & Questions [35]
HOMEWORK:
– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
– Video clip on DNA [3]
– Notes on DNA [20]
– Activity 1.2.1 [55]
– Finish Lab 1.1.5 (DUE FRIDAY) [20]
– Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish 1.1.5 Lab
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Properties of Water NOTES presentation
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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Properties of Water NOTES presentation
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Properties of Water NOTES presentation
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Daily Summary 09-23
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water
– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]
– Properties of water [25]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– Turn in HW packet #1 (it is now LATE) [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water
– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]
– Properties of water [15]
– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]
–Levels of biological organization [15]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board
– Review the Lab and discuss results 1.1.5 [15]
– Conclude data analysis on 1.1.5 experiment [20]
– Organize portfolios [10]
– Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
– Answer conclusion questions for 1.1.5 Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water
– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]
– Properties of water [25]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– Turn in HW packet #1 (it is now LATE) [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water
– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]
– Properties of water [15]
– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]
–Levels of biological organization [15]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board
– Review the Lab and discuss results 1.1.5 [15]
– Conclude data analysis on 1.1.5 experiment [20]
– Organize portfolios [10]
– Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
– Answer conclusion questions for 1.1.5 Lab
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Daily Summary 09-19
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]
– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– Properties of water Mini-Lab [50]
– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions AND color plates) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]
– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]
– Levels of biological organization [15]
– Properties of water Mini-Lab [45]
– HW check [~25]
– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]
– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]
– Levels of biological organization [20]
– Properties of water Mini-Lab [50]
– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions AND color plates) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]
– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]
– Levels of biological organization [15]
– Properties of water Mini-Lab [45]
– HW check [~25]
– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Daily Summary 09-18
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
– Complete color plates
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Review Activity (Lab) 1.1.5 [15]
– Answer questions about requirements for formal lab report in PBS [3]
– Notes on Experimental Design [20]
– Work on 1.1.5 experiment [45]
– Organize portfolios [10]
– Closure [1]
BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]
– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Complete color plates
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board
– Review Activity (Lab) 1.1.5 [15]
– Answer questions about requirements for formal lab report in PBS [3]
– Notes on Experimental Design [20]
– Work on 1.1.5 experiment [45]
– Organize portfolios [10]
– Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
–Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due next FRIDAY, September 20th)
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–Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due next FRIDAY, September 20th)
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Daily Summary 09-17
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check: 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [~25]
– Complete color plates
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]
– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check: 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [~25]
– Complete color plates
– REMEMBER TO POST SEED GERMINATION LAB REPORTS BY MIDNIGHT on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]
– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check: 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Complete color plates
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life
– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]
– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]
– Seedling transplanting [40]
– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]
– HW check: 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [~25]
– Turn in HW packet #1 (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY) [2]
HOMEWORK:
– Complete color plates
– REMEMBER TO POST SEED GERMINATION LAB REPORTS BY MIDNIGHT on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Daily Summary 09-16
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz [30]
- Read sections 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 and answer ALL Section Assessment questions [20]
- Assemble HW packets, due tomorrow [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Complete Section Assessment assignment above for next day of class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit quiz with no more than 2 errors
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz [25]
- Read sections 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 and answer ALL Section Assessment questions [20]
- Assemble HW packets, due tomorrow [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Complete Section Assessment assignment above
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board
- Introduce Activity (Lab) 1.1.5 [15]
- Answer questions about requirements for formal lab report in PBS [3]
- Work on formal report for blood spatter experiment [25]
- Work on career journal entry for blood spatter analyst [10]
- Organize portfolios [~10]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due this FRIDAY, September 20th)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz [30]
- Read sections 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 and answer ALL Section Assessment questions [20]
- Assemble HW packets, due tomorrow [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Complete Section Assessment assignment above for next day of class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit quiz with no more than 2 errors
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz [25]
- Read sections 1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 and answer ALL Section Assessment questions [20]
- Assemble HW packets, due tomorrow [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Complete Section Assessment assignment above
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board
- Introduce Activity (Lab) 1.1.5 [15]
- Answer questions about requirements for formal lab report in PBS [3]
- Work on formal report for blood spatter experiment [25]
- Work on career journal entry for blood spatter analyst [10]
- Organize portfolios [~10]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due this FRIDAY, September 20th)
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Daily Summary 09-13
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blogs [20]
- Complete TSOTS Student Blog Assignment #1 (Don’t forget to post) [25]
- Go over graphing practice problems #7 & #8 [15]
- Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz [15]
- Turn in Seed Germination Lab [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Determine height at which Anna Garcia’s head injury occurred using experimental data and evidence from scene
- Discuss requirements for formal lab report in PBS [10]
- Finish blood spatter analysis experiment write-up in notebook [20]
- Work on formal report for blood spatter experiment [30]
- Work on evidence board [20]
- Organize portfolios [20]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due next FRIDAY, September 20th)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blogs [20]
- Complete TSOTS Student Blog Assignment #1 (Don’t forget to post) [25]
- Go over graphing practice problems #7 & #8 [15]
- Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz [15]
- Turn in Seed Germination Lab [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Determine height at which Anna Garcia’s head injury occurred using experimental data and evidence from scene
- Discuss requirements for formal lab report in PBS [10]
- Finish blood spatter analysis experiment write-up in notebook [20]
- Work on formal report for blood spatter experiment [30]
- Work on evidence board [20]
- Organize portfolios [20]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due next FRIDAY, September 20th)
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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Daily Summary 09-12
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blogs [20]
- Complete TSOTS Student Blog Assignment #1 (Don’t forget to post) [25]
- Go over graphing practice problems #7 & #8 [15]
- Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz [15]
- Turn in Seed Germination Lab [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 2 errors
- Go over metric system practice [3]
- Conclude Seed Germination experiments (collect data, move survivors, clean up everything) [40]
- Verify creation of your team’s The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blog and “brand it” [25]
- Verify your own TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1 posting, read one other person’s bio from your group and post a comment to their post [15]
- Go over graphing practice problems [10]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 4 errors
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blogs [20]
- Complete TSOTS Student Blog Assignment #1 (Don’t forget to post) [25]
- Go over graphing practice problems #7 & #8 [15]
- Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz [15]
- Turn in Seed Germination Lab [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT to complete unit practice quiz with no more than 2 errors
- Go over metric system practice [3]
- Conclude Seed Germination experiments (collect data, move survivors, clean up everything) [40]
- Verify creation of your team’s The Story of the Seed (TSOTS) blog and “brand it” [25]
- Verify your own TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1 posting, read one other person’s bio from your group and post a comment to their post [15]
- Go over graphing practice problems [10]
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Practice Quiz Q & A [5]
HOMEWORK:
- Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Quiz (given on Monday)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Daily Summary 09-11
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Finish Seed Germination Lab
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Finish Blood Spatter Analysis experiment: Data collection, graph
- Compare crime scene spatters to your data/graph to estimate the height at which Anna's head was struck
- Answer conclusion questions and 1.1.6 handout
- Career journal entry on Blood Spatter Analyst (Due Wednesday, September 18th)
HOMEWORK:
- Finish any/all of the tasks from today's agenda that you have not yet finished
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Finish Seed Germination Lab
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Finish Blood Spatter Analysis experiment: Data collection, graph
- Compare crime scene spatters to your data/graph to estimate the height at which Anna's head was struck
- Answer conclusion questions and 1.1.6 handout
- Career journal entry on Blood Spatter Analyst (Due Wednesday, September 18th)
HOMEWORK:
- Finish any/all of the tasks from today's agenda that you have not yet finished
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Daily Summary 09-10
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Finish Seed Germination Lab
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #5, #6, #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Tend to Seed Germination Experiments
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Finish Seed Germination Lab
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Graphing Practice Problems #5, #6, #7 and #8
- Fundamental Science Skills Practice Quiz
- Tend to Seed Germination Experiments
HOMEWORK:
- Finish the assignments given in class today
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Daily Summary 09-09
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Seed Germination Lab class data analysis [20]
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create blogs [20]
- Finish Seed Germination Lab analysis questions (Period 2, DUE FRIDAY; Period 3, DUE THURSDAY)
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Seed Germination Lab analysis questions (Period 2, DUE FRIDAY; Period 3, DUE THURSDAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT (1) monitor their Seed Lab experiment with minimal support from instructor, (2) create Blogger blog per directions and add group members
- Seed Germination Lab check-in [15]
- Create blog [20]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete design and evaluation of 1.1.6 blood spatter analysis experiment with no more than two errors (DUE TODAY) AND conduct experimental trials
- Finish blood spatter analysis experimental design and get it peer evaluated [20]
- Conduct blood spatter analysis experiment [25]
- Clean up [9]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment data analysis
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Seed Germination Lab class data analysis [20]
- Go over metric system practice [10]
- Create blogs [20]
- Finish Seed Germination Lab analysis questions (Period 2, DUE FRIDAY; Period 3, DUE THURSDAY)
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Seed Germination Lab analysis questions (Period 2, DUE FRIDAY; Period 3, DUE THURSDAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT (1) monitor their Seed Lab experiment with minimal support from instructor, (2) create Blogger blog per directions and add group members
- Seed Germination Lab check-in [15]
- Create blog [20]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete design and evaluation of 1.1.6 blood spatter analysis experiment with no more than two errors (DUE TODAY) AND conduct experimental trials
- Finish blood spatter analysis experimental design and get it peer evaluated [20]
- Conduct blood spatter analysis experiment [25]
- Clean up [9]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment data analysis
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Daily Summary 09-06
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seedling Transplanting [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data entry [15]
- Go over graphing practice [5]
- Review of metric system and conversions [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Seed Germination Lab analysis questions
HOMEWORK:
- Finish metric conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete design and evaluation of 1.1.6 blood spatter analysis experiment with no more than two errors (DUE TODAY)
- Hypothesis writing explanation [10]
- Finish blood spatter analysis experimental design and get it peer evaluated [40]
- Stretch break [2]
- Conduct blood spatter analysis experiment [40]
- Clean up [10]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment data analysis
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seedling Transplanting [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data entry [15]
- Go over graphing practice [5]
- Review of metric system and conversions [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Seed Germination Lab analysis questions
HOMEWORK:
- Finish metric conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete design and evaluation of 1.1.6 blood spatter analysis experiment with no more than two errors (DUE TODAY)
- Hypothesis writing explanation [10]
- Finish blood spatter analysis experimental design and get it peer evaluated [40]
- Stretch break [2]
- Conduct blood spatter analysis experiment [40]
- Clean up [10]
- Closure [1]
HOMEWORK:
- Work on blood spatter experiment data analysis
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Daily Summary 09-05
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seedling Transplanting [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data entry [15]
- Go over graphing practice [5]
- Review of metric system and conversions [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Seed Germination Lab analysis questions
HOMEWORK:
- Finish metric conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT (1) carefully set up their Seed Lab experiment, (2) convert metric measurements with no errors, & (3) graph experimental data with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seed Germination Lab setup [35]
- Go over metric conversion problems [10]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 (Due NEXT THURSDAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (CHECK PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT thoughtfully analyze class data from Seed Lab experiment AND convert metric measurements with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seedling Transplanting [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data entry [15]
- Go over graphing practice [5]
- Review of metric system and conversions [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Seed Germination Lab analysis questions
HOMEWORK:
- Finish metric conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT (1) carefully set up their Seed Lab experiment, (2) convert metric measurements with no errors, & (3) graph experimental data with no errors
- Metric conversion warm-up [5]
- Seed Germination Lab setup [35]
- Go over metric conversion problems [10]
- Stretch break [2]
- Create blog [30]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 (Due NEXT THURSDAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (CHECK PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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Seed Germination Lab Class Data Collection Form
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BIOLOGY
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Seed Germination Lab Class Data Collection Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ScTvChdohhTmPwQErjw4lX6TEW3amQP-wuH4nkvRSCc/viewform
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BIOLOGY
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Seed Germination Lab Class Data Collection Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ScTvChdohhTmPwQErjw4lX6TEW3amQP-wuH4nkvRSCc/viewform
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Daily Summary 09-04
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully collect data from Seed Lab experiment and thoughtfully analyze that data
- Go over Controls & Variables practice [20]
- Seed Germination Lab data collection [25]
- Review of making and using graphs [30]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [20]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish graphing practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete activity 1.1.4 with NO errors (DUE TODAY)
- Experimental Design explanation [20]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Analyzing Experimental Design practice [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Work on Activity 1.1.6: Blood Spatter Analysis, Part I (design and share your experiment) [35]
- Closure [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish hypothesis writing practice, Analyzing Experimental Design Practice, and experimental procedure for spatter analysis
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully collect data from Seed Lab experiment and thoughtfully analyze that data
- Go over Controls & Variables practice [20]
- Seed Germination Lab data collection [25]
- Review of making and using graphs [30]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [20]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish graphing practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
- Objective: Complete activity 1.1.4 with NO errors (DUE TODAY)
- Experimental Design explanation [20]
- Hypothesis writing practice [20]
- Analyzing Experimental Design practice [20]
- Stretch break [2]
- Work on Activity 1.1.6: Blood Spatter Analysis, Part I (design and share your experiment) [35]
- Closure [2]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish hypothesis writing practice, Analyzing Experimental Design Practice, and experimental procedure for spatter analysis
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Daily Summary 09-03
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully collect data from Seed Lab experiment and thoughtfully analyze that data
- Go over Controls & Variables practice [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data collection [20]
- Review of making and using graphs [30]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish graphing practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully set up Seed Lab experiment per their group’s written procedure
- Hookworm graphing exercise (http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph12.htm) [10]
- Seed Germination Lab procedure review with Mr. Bursch [20]
- Seed Germination Lab setup [35]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Hookworm Graphing practice (http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph12.htm) and Metric Conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully collect data from Seed Lab experiment and thoughtfully analyze that data
- Go over Controls & Variables practice [10]
- Seed Germination Lab data collection [20]
- Review of making and using graphs [30]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish graphing practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT carefully set up Seed Lab experiment per their group’s written procedure
- Hookworm graphing exercise (http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph12.htm) [10]
- Seed Germination Lab procedure review with Mr. Bursch [20]
- Seed Germination Lab setup [35]
- Stretch break [2]
- Metric system review and practice [35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Hookworm Graphing practice (http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph12.htm) and Metric Conversion practice (Due NEXT CLASS DAY)
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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)
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