Introduction

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Daily Summary 11-27

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

–Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

– Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: use your skills of persuasion and evaluating for credibility to argue for a position, medical or nutritional approach to treatment of disease 

– WARM-UP: Make sure you have your T-chart on Food Matters from last week

– Class brainstorm to add to Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach T-charts [10] 

– Persuasive essay: Based on your Food Matters notes and your prior knowledge, write a 3-points persuasive essay in which you argue for one of the two sides [25]

– MAKE SURE YOUR TEAM LEAD SHARED YOUR GROUP’S QUIZ with MR. BURSCH to get credit [~10]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on Persuasive essay (Due MONDAY)



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