Daily Summary 12-12

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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Daily Summary 12-11

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

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• FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

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Daily Summary 12-10

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]

OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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Daily Summary 12-09

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]

OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3]

- Review DNA structure and replication concepts from yesterday [20 - 25]

- Introduction to protein synthesis [55]

- DNA and Protein Synthesis Review [25]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12

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Daily Summary 12-08

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3] Introduction to DNA structure and replication [35]

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [5-10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA & chromosomes (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells

- Warm-up: Which biomolecule transmits and stores genetic information? Where is the biomolecule found in abundance? [3] Introduction to DNA structure and replication [35]

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [5-10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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Daily Summary 12-05

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)

- Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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Daily Summary 12-04

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)

- Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity and (2) use punnett squares to accurately predict probabilities of inheriting traits in a Mendelian fashion

- Warm-up: Explain the connection between a genotype and its corresponding phenotype? [5]

- Punnett Squares and Patterns of Inheritance [20]

- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon [40] (Due Monday 12/8)

- Work on Meiosis Mini-Project [40] (Due Tuesday, 12/9)
Start or at least look at TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 / Grade Check [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP and Meiosis Mini-project



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Daily Summary 12-03

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [20]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation / Slideshow / Drawing Mini-Project [50]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 12-02

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [20]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation / Slideshow / Drawing Mini-Project [50]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain the process of meiosis and how this process is relevant to sexual reproduction and heredity Warm-up: How are an organism’s chromosomes/genes (DNA) packaged up for fusion with the chromosomes/genes of another individual? What are these special cellular packages called? How are they formed? [10]

- Finish Genetics with a Smile [10]

- Meiosis Presentation [20]

- Meiosis Animation (100 pts) / Slideshow (50 pts) Mini-Project [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 12-01

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 11-25

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- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of biological molecules and cells by earning an 60% or higher on the Introduction to Cells Unit Exam

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and your Egg-cellent Diffusion demo [2]

- Finish Egg Demo [25]

- Intro to Cells Unit Exam [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 11-24

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- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of biological molecules and cells by earning an 60% or higher on the Introduction to Cells Unit Exam

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and your Egg-cellent Diffusion demo [2]

- Finish Egg Demo [25]

- Intro to Cells Unit Exam [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Discuss food issues relevant to our modern industrial food system/economy Warm-up:

- What are some food / food-related issues of which you are aware? [2]

- ESLP: Preparation of a conscientious meal [60]

- Documentary Film: A Place at the Table


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 11-21

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up: Put your name, date, and period on the Egg-cellent diffusion demo handout [1]

- Egg-cellent Diffusion Demonstration [20]

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- Complete Cell Membrane / Transport Across Membranes Study

- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments

- Make sure Cell Analogies Project Peer Presentations/Evaluations are done and in your Bio turn in folder on Google Drive
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- Class Q & A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [10]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Daily Summary 11-20

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes Warm-up: Put your name, date, and period on the Egg-cellent diffusion demo handout [1]

- Egg-cellent Diffusion Demonstration [20]

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- Complete Cell Membrane / Transport Across Membranes Study

- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments

- Make sure Cell Analogies Project Peer Presentations/Evaluations are done and in your Bio turn in folder on Google Drive
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- Class Q & A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [10]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of biological molecules and cells by earning an 80% or higher on the Introduction to Cells Unit Exam Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and turn in to box lid on Mr. Bursch’s desk [2]

- Intro to Cells Unit Exam [45]

- Work on Student-Designed Osmosis Demonstrations [60]

- Work on TSOTS blog posts (back date / sync) [~60]

- Work on ESLP projects (Have you signed up for one yet?) [~60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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Daily Summary 11-19

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and circle any/all questions you would like to discuss in class today [5]

- Cell Analogies Project Peer Presentations/Evaluations [30]

- Cell Membrane and Transport Across Membranes Study [40]

- Class Q & A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [25]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments




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Daily Summary 11-18

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and circle any/all questions you would like to discuss in class today [5]

- Cell Analogies Project Peer Presentations/Evaluations [30]

- Cell Membrane and Transport Across Membranes Study [40]

- Class Q and A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [25]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments




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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and circle any/all questions you would like to discuss in class today [8]

- Class Q & A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [15 - 20]

- Cell Membrane and Transport Across Membranes Study [30]

- Student-Designed Osmosis Demonstrations [30 - 40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Daily Summary 11-17

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up:

- Review objectives as a class [10]

- Work on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide in small groups [40]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [~1]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up:

- Review objectives as a class [10]

- Work on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide in small groups [40]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [~1]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Daily Summary 11-14

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Work on any of the following: Microscope Lab #2 (DUE FRIDAY); TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments (any); Enzyme Lab Guide Worksheet (DUE FRIDAY); Cell Analogy Project (DUE FRIDAY); any other biology work you still need to finish


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Daily Summary 11-13

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Work on any of the following: Microscope Lab #2 (DUE FRIDAY); TSOTS Student Blog Post

- Assignments (any); Enzyme Lab Guide Worksheet (DUE FRIDAY); Cell Analogy Project (DUE FRIDAY); any other biology work you still need to finish


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Cell Analogies Presentation Peer Evaluation [30]

- Work on any of the following: [60]

- Microscope Lab #2

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments (any)


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Daily Summary 11-12

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left screen. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 11-10

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left screen. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report;

- (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project;

- (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete and post Cell Analogies Project;

- (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 11-07

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What are the major differences between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? How might you explain why these differences exist? [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram (comparing prokaryotes with eukaryotes) on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [20]

- Continue Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]

- Student Blog Post #6 on TSOTS


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 11-06

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What are the major differences between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? How might you explain why these differences exist? [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram (comparing prokaryotes with eukaryotes) on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [20]

- Continue Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]

- Student Blog Post #6 on TSOTS


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What are the major differences between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells? How might you explain why these differences exist? [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram (comparing prokaryotes with eukaryotes) on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [20]

- Continue Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]

- Student Blog Post #6 on TSOTS


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS

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Daily Summary 11-05

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What does a cell look like? What SI unit would you probably use to measure most cells? Why do you think most cells are the size they are? [7]

- Introduction to Cells [10]

- Make a Venn Diagram on Google Docs using the drawing tools in which you compare/contrast prokaryotes with eukaryotes [20]

- Begin Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, & #5 for TSOTS

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Daily Summary 11-04

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What does a cell look like? What SI unit would you probably use to measure most cells? Why do you think most cells are the size they are? [7]

- Introduction to Cells [10]

- Make a Venn Diagram on Google Docs using the drawing tools in which you compare/contrast prokaryotes with eukaryotes [20]

- Begin Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, & #5 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: What does a cell look like? What SI unit would you probably use to measure most cells? Why do you think most cells are the size they are? [7]

- Introduction to Cells [10]

- Make a Venn Diagram on Google Docs using the drawing tools in which you compare/contrast prokaryotes with eukaryotes [20] Begin Cell Analogies Project or Work on enzyme experiments [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, & #5 for TSOTS



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DIRECTIONS FOR TURNING IN YOUR CELL ANALOGIES (ORGANELLE) PROJECTS

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1. To turn in your Cell Analogies project, make sure it is on Google Drive in your biology turn-in folder first. If you have your presentation saved as a file on your computer then you will need to log in to Google Drive and upload your file.
2. Make sure you have set the "share" permissions on your file to "anyone who has the link."
3. Next create a post on your Story of the Seed website into which you paste the same link as above. Title your post with your FULL name (and your partner's too) and the phrase "Cell Analogies Project" (see my example below).

EXAMPLE TITLE: Cell Analogies Project of Justin Bursch

Email me at jsbursch@gmail.com if you need help. I will be checking my email until 9:00 p.m. nightly.



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Daily Summary 11-03

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Listen carefully to instructions for today [2]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch, if necessary [5]

- Carry out enzyme experiments [40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, & #5 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Listen carefully to instructions for today [2]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch, if necessary [5]

- Carry out enzyme experiments [40]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, & #5 for TSOTS

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Daily Summary 10-31

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- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Take out a sheet of binder paper and head it with the assignment title “Enzymes Quick Quiz,” then number 1 to 10 [5]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Today) [20]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [10 - 15]

- Carry out enzyme experiments [40 - 60]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS

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Daily Summary 10-30

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- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Take out a sheet of binder paper and head it with the assignment title “Enzymes Quick

- Quiz,” then number 1 to 10 [5]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Today) [20]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [10 - 15]

- Carry out enzyme experiments [40 - 60]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Take out a sheet of binder paper and head it with the assignment title “Enzymes Quick Quiz,” then number 1 to 10 [5]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Today) [20]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [10 - 15]

- Carry out enzyme experiments [40 - 60]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 10-29

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of light microscopes; (2) explain the function and proper use of microscopes to study biological systems

- Warm-up: What do you think the average diameter is for a typical cell in your skin? How many times smaller is this than a typical grain of rice? Explore Cell Size and Scale animation together. [10]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Friday) [65]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~65]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [~65]

- Carry out preliminary (practice) enzyme experiments [15 - 20]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Make sure your enzyme lab procedure is ready; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS

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Daily Summary 10-28

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of light microscopes; (2) explain the function and proper use of microscopes to study biological systems

- Warm-up: What do you think the average diameter is for a typical cell in your skin? How many times smaller is this than a typical grain of rice? Explore Cell Size and Scale animation together. [10]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Friday) [65]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~65]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [~65]

- Carry out preliminary (practice) enzyme experiments [15 - 20]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Make sure your enzyme lab procedure is ready; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of light microscopes; (2) explain the function and proper use of microscopes to study biological systems

- Warm-up: What do you think the average diameter is for a typical cell in your skin? How many times smaller is this than a typical grain of rice? Explore Cell Size and Scale animation together. [10]

- Reminder of the week’s goals and objectives [2]

- Complete Microscope Skills Lab (Due this Friday) [65]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~65]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [~65]

- Carry out preliminary (practice) enzyme experiments [15 - 20]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Make sure your enzyme lab procedure is ready; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 10-27

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of light microscopes; (2) explain the function and proper use of microscopes to study biological systems

- Warm-up: What do light microscopes do and how, essentially, do they do this? [3]

- Quickly go over basic microscopy [5]

- Lab: Microscope Skills (Due this Friday) [35]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~35]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [~35]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Make sure your enzyme lab procedure is ready; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS; (3) Choose or propose an ESLP for Fall



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of light microscopes; (2) explain the function and proper use of microscopes to study biological systems

- Warm-up: What do light microscopes do and how, essentially, do they do this? [3]

- Quickly go over basic microscopy [5]

- Lab: Microscope Skills (Due this Friday) [35]

- Show your completed Biomolecule Assembly for credit [~35]

- Discuss your Enzyme Lab procedure with Mr. Bursch [~35]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Make sure your enzyme lab procedure is ready; (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS; (3) Choose or propose an ESLP for Fall

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Microscope Skills Lab: Directions and Answer Sheet Documents

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• Lab: Microscope Skills: Directions (Information Sheet)
• Lab: Microscope Skills: Answer Sheet

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Daily Summary 10-24

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity levels

- Warm-up: Which type of biomolecule is an enzyme? What are the monomers (individual repeating chemical units) that are joined together to form this type of biomolecule? [3]

- Quickly go over biomolecules graphic organizer [8]

- Finish Biomolecule Assembly [40]

- Introduction to Enzymes (reading on your own) [20]

- Start Enzyme Lab (choose factor and design experiment) [30]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Write up your enzyme lab procedure using the Enzyme Lab Guide, (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 10-23

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Which type of biomolecule is an enzyme? What are the monomers (individual repeating chemical units) that are joined together to form this type of biomolecule? [3]

- Quickly go over biomolecules graphic organizer [8]

- Finish Biomolecule Assembly [40]

- Introduction to Enzymes (reading on your own) [20]

- Start Enzyme Lab (choose factor and design experiment) [30]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Write up your enzyme lab procedure using the Enzyme Lab Guide (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Which type of biomolecule is an enzyme? What are the monomers (individual repeating chemical units) that are joined together to form this type of biomolecule? [3]

- Quickly go over biomolecules graphic organizer [8]

- Introduction to Enzymes (reading on your own) [20]

- Finish Biomolecule Assembly [20]

- Enzyme Lab [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Write up your enzyme lab procedure using the Enzyme Lab Guide (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Enzyme Lab Instructions

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Use these instructions along with the Enzyme Lab Guide to carry out an experiment on plant-derived peroxidase enzyme.

1. Make sure you have done the reading on enzymes before you begin.
2. Open the Enzyme Lab Guide for Mr. Bursch's Biology and Honors Biology classes and read the entire document carefully.
3. Confirm with Mr. Bursch that you understand the student expectations for this lab before you even begin to write up your procedure with your lab partner.
4. Do any needed additional background research to help you better understand the question you are trying to answer with your experiment.
5. Complete the Enzyme Lab Worksheet at the end of the Enzyme Lab Guide and show your procedure to Mr. Bursch for review before you begin any part of your experiment.
6. Set up and conduct your experiment. Use the Enzyme Lab Worksheet you have been typing on to record all of your notes and data. Be sure to take photos of your lab setup and you and your partners in action.
7. When you have finished gathering data, complete the conclusion section of your Enzyme Lab Worksheet by writing three paragraphs of 5 to 8 sentences each in which you explain all of the results you observed and what you think those results suggest, what went wrong or what was difficult during the experiment, how you would improve your experimental design, and any new questions you came up with during your experiment that you would investigate with future experiments.
8. Submit your Enzyme Lab Worksheet by placing your completed copy of the Enzyme Lab Guide in your biology turn-in folder.

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Use these instructions along with the Enzyme Lab Guide to carry out an experiment on plant-derived peroxidase enzyme.

1. Make sure you have done the reading on enzymes before you begin. 
2. Open the Enzyme Lab Guide for Mr. Bursch's Biology and Honors Biology classes and read the entire document carefully. 
3. Confirm with Mr. Bursch that you understand the student expectations for this lab before you even begin to write up your procedure with your lab partner. 
4. Do any needed additional background research to help you better understand the question you are trying to answer with your experiment. 
5. Complete the Hypothesis, Materials, and Procedure sections of the Enzyme Lab Worksheet at the end of the Enzyme Lab Guide and show them to Mr. Bursch for review before you begin any part of your experiment.
6. Set up and conduct your experiment. Use the Enzyme Lab Worksheet you have been typing on to record all of your notes and data. Be sure to take photos of your lab setup and you and your partners in action. 
7. When you have finished gathering data, complete the conclusion section of your Enzyme Lab Worksheet by writing three paragraphs of 10 to 12 sentences each in which you explain all of the results you observed and what you think those results suggest, what went wrong or what was difficult during the experiment, how you would improve your experimental design, and any new questions you came up with during your experiment that you would investigate with future experiments. 
8. Prepare and submit your Enzyme Lab report as a blog post, just as you did with your Seed Germination and Growth lab reports. You should also place your completed copy of the Enzyme Lab Guide in your biology turn-in folder.

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ENZYMES: Notes and Suggested Reading

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Initial Reading:

• Introductory Presentation (PDF) on Enzymes

Further Reading / Instruction:

• Enzyme section of your textbook
• Enzymes Make the World Go 'Round
• Lists of major digestive enzymes and their functions

Advanced Reading/ Instruction:

• UC Davis ChemWiki article on enzymes
• Bozeman Science video podcast on enzymes with Paul Andersen 

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Daily Summary 10-22

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the structure of enzymes; (2) explain the function and importance of enzyme activity in biological systems (3) explain how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity

- Warm-up: Which type of biomolecule is an enzyme? What are the monomers (individual repeating chemical units) that are joined together to form this type of biomolecule? [3]

- Quickly go over biomolecules graphic organizer [8]

- Introduction to Enzymes (reading on your own) [20]

- Enzyme Lab [60]

- Finish Biomolecule Assembly [20]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Write up your enzyme lab using the lab report guidelines from the seed lab (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Introduction to Biomolecules

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Introduction to Biomolecules Presentation (Notes)



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Daily Summary 10-20

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe the characteristics of living things and apply these characteristics in a test to determine whether or not something is biologically “alive”

- Warm-up: If you were walking down the street and observed a strange moving object on the sidewalk that you had never seen before, how would you determine if it was a living thing or not? [5]

- Characteristics of Living Things [10]

- Work on Characteristics of Living things color plate [20]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 [~20]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~20]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~5]


HOMEWORK:


- (1) Finish color plate, (2) work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe the characteristics of living things and apply these characteristics in a test to determine whether or not something is biologically “alive”

- Warm-up: If you were walking down the street and observed a strange moving object on the sidewalk that you had never seen before, how would you determine if it was a living thing or not? [5]

- Characteristics of Living Things [10]

- Work on Characteristics of Living things color plate [20]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 [~20]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~20]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~5]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Finish color plate, (2) work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3, #4, and #5 for TSOTS



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Daily Summary 10-17

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to demonstrate basic understanding of fundamental ecological principles by earning a 50% or higher on the Ecology Unit Test

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and pass to first person in row. Fill out answer sheet per teacher’s directions [2]

- Ecology Unit Exam [50]

- Plant status check (make observations, take pictures, limit competition by weeding) [~40]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [~40]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~40]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3 & #4 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to demonstrate basic understanding of fundamental ecological principles by earning a 75% or higher on the Ecology Unit Test

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and pass to first person in row. Fill out answer sheet per teacher’s directions [2]

- Ecology Unit Exam [50]

- Plant status check (make observations, take pictures, limit competition by weeding) [~40]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [~40]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~40]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #3 and #4 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to demonstrate basic understanding of fundamental ecological principles by earning a 50% or higher on the Ecology Unit Test

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and pass to first person in row. Fill out answer sheet per teacher’s directions [2]

- Ecology Unit Exam [50]

- Plant status check (make observations, take pictures, limit competition by weeding) [~40]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [~40]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~40]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #3 & #4 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to demonstrate basic understanding of fundamental ecological principles by earning a 75% or higher on the Ecology Unit Test

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and pass to first person in row. Fill out answer sheet per teacher’s directions [2]

- Ecology Unit Exam [50]

- Plant status check (make observations, take pictures, limit competition by weeding) [~40]

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [~40]

- ESLP sign-up / proposal [~40]

- Turn in Properties of Water Mini-Lab [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #3 and #4 for TSOTS



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to correctly answer and explain all questions in the Ecology Unit Review handout

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and circle the numbers of the questions you most want to discuss. [2]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Go over Ecology Unit Review [10]

- Properties of Water Mini-Lab DUE NEXT CLASS MEETING

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM NEXT CLASS MEETING!


HOMEWORK:

- Study Ecology Unit Review Guide questions / answers



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to correctly answer and explain all questions in the Ecology Unit Review handout

- Warm-up: Take out your Ecology Unit Review and circle the numbers of the questions you most want to discuss. [2]

- Go over Ecology Unit Review [20]

- Properties of Water Mini-Lab DUE TOMORROW

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON TOMORROW!


HOMEWORK:

- Study Ecology Unit Review Guide questions / answers



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Ecological Succession Presentation

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Ecological Succession Presentation



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Daily Summary 10-14

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: Why is water so “sticky” with itself and other substances? Try to use the terms polar, hydrogen bonding, cohesion, and adhesion in your answer. [5]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Properties of Water [15]

- Complete and submit Properties of Water Mini-Lab (DUE NEXT CLASS DAY) [40]

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY / FRIDAY!


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: How do the above properties of water influence or allow for the existence of our Brassica plants (and all other life, for that matter)? [5]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Verify submission of Online Population Activity through shared Google Drive folder w/ Mr. Bursch

- Complete and submit Properties of Water Mini-Lab (DUE TODAY)

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions



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Daily Summary 10-10

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: Why is water so “sticky” with itself and other substances? Try to use the terms polar, hydrogen bonding, cohesion, and adhesion in your answer. [5]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Properties of Water [15]

- Complete and submit Properties of Water Mini-Lab (DUE NEXT CLASS DAY) [40]

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY / FRIDAY!


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: How do the above properties of water influence or allow for the existence of our Brassica plants (and all other life, for that matter)? [5]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Verify submission of Online Population Activity through shared Google Drive folder w/ Mr. Bursch

- Complete and submit Properties of Water Mini-Lab (DUE TODAY)

- Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions

- ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!


HOMEWORK:

-Work on Ecology Unit Review Guide questions



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Daily Summary 10-10

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: Observe the “floating” paper clip in the beaker of water on your teacher’s desk. Despite being more dense than water, this object is on the surface of the water. How is this possible? [5]

- Introduction to the essential properties of water (H2O) [15]

- Finish Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [80]

- Complete Ecology Field Day (EFD), Parts I and II, turn in to box lid on Mr. Bursch’s desk [~80]

- Finish online population lesson (DUE TODAY) [~80]

- Make sure all TSOTS blog posts (#1 and #2) are done [~80]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population lesson (DUE TONIGHT by MIDNIGHT)



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Daily Summary 10-09

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: Observe the “floating” paper clip in the beaker of water on your teacher’s desk. Despite being more dense than water, this object is on the surface of the water. How is this possible? [5]

- Introduction to the essential properties of water (H2O) [15]

- Finish Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [80]

- Complete Ecology Field Day (EFD), Parts I and II, turn in to box lid on Mr. Bursch’s desk [~80]

- Finish online population lesson (DUE FRIDAY) [~80]

- Make sure all TSOTS blog posts (#1 and #2) are done [~80]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population lesson (DUE FRIDAY NIGHT)



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to describe and explain basic properties of water: cohesion, adhesion, surface tension, high specific heat

- Warm-up: Observe the “floating” paper clip in the beaker of water on your teacher’s desk. Despite being more dense than water, this object is on the surface of the water. How is this possible? [5]

- Ecological Succession [10]

- Properties of Water Mini-Lab (DUE MONDAY) [40]

- Complete Online Population Activity [30]

- Make sure all TSOTS assignments (Student Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2) are done AND post pictures from Tuesday’s planting event [~30]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE TONIGHT)



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) classify factors that limit a population’s growth as density-independent / density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on death / birth rate changes, etc. (3) interpret graphs of population growth

- Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are adding to the garden today be considered as a population?

- Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5] Complete Ecology Field Day (EFD), Part I, get stamped [20]

- Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [35 - 45]

- Work on Ecology Field Day (EFD), Part II, [20]

- Make sure all TSOTS blog posts (#1 and #2) are done [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population lesson and EFD parts I and II (DUE FRIDAY)



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret two different graphs of population growth

- Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are adding to the garden today be considered as a population?

- Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]

- Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [35 - 45]

- Complete Ecology Field Day Assignment, Part II, then turn in [40]

- Make sure all TSOTS assignments (Student Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2) are done [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE THURSDAY)



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Daily Summary 10-07

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) classify factors that limit a population’s growth as density-independent / density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on death / birth rate changes, etc. (3) interpret graphs of population growth

- Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are adding to the garden today be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]

- Complete Ecology Field Day (EFD), Part I, get stamped [20]

- Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [35 - 45]

- Work on Ecology Field Day (EFD), Part II, [20]

- Make sure all TSOTS blog posts (#1 and #2) are done [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population lesson and EFD parts I and II (DUE FRIDAY)



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret two different graphs of population growth

- Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are adding to the garden today be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]

- Brassica Seedling Transplanting (take photos!!) [35 - 45]

- Complete Ecology Field Day Assignment, Part II, then turn in [40]

- Make sure all TSOTS assignments (Student Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2) are done [~40]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE THURSDAY)



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Population Biology Lesson

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Complete the following lesson online with your Story of the Seed team. All of your responses will need to be typed onto the lesson document. To do this, you will first need to make a copy of the lesson file in your own Google Drive. While you have the lesson document open in your browser window, click on the Google Docs "File" menu and select "Make a Copy." You now have a copy of the lesson in your own Google Drive account and can type on it and save any changes. At the end of this week, you will need to submit this document for scoring by placing it in a shared folder in your Google Drive with a folder label formatted in the following way:

Biology-P#-LastName-FirstName

EXAMPLE:

Biology-P4-Bursch-Justin

Make sure this folder gets shared with me (jsbursch@gmail.com) and allows me full access--many of your electronic assignments for biology will be submitted through this folder.


Population biology lesson



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Daily Summary 09-26

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place

- Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]

- Community Interactions [20]

- Climate, microclimates, and the Ecology Field Day [50]

- Work time (apply as needed) [25]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish climographs and Ecology Field Day data/description table (on back of handout)



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 09-25

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place

- Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]

- Community Interactions [20]

- Climate, microclimates, and the Ecology Field Day [50]

- Work time (apply as needed) [25]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish climographs and Ecology Field Day data/description table (on back of handout)



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place

- Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]

- Community Interactions [20]

- Climate, microclimates, and the Ecology Field Day [50]

- Work time (apply as needed) [25]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~25]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish climographs and Ecology Field Day data/description table (on back of handout)



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Daily Summary 09-24

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are shown

- Warm-up: Think of an organism that feeds on one particular trophic level from your team’s ecosystem map poster. Describe how this ecosystem would probably be affected if this organism suddenly disappeared from your chosen ecosystem. [5]

- Food Chain Puzzle [10]

- Levels of Biological Organization and Biotic vs. Abiotic [15]

- Finish Ecosystem Map Posters [60]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~45]


HOMEWORK:

- NONE



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 09-23

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are shown

- Warm-up: Think of an organism that feeds on one particular trophic level from your team’s ecosystem map poster. Describe how this ecosystem would probably be affected if this organism suddenly disappeared from your chosen ecosystem. [5]

- Food Chain Puzzle [10]

- Levels of Biological Organization and Biotic vs. Abiotic [15]

- Finish Ecosystem Map Posters [60]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~45]


HOMEWORK:

- NONE



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are shown

- Warm-up: Think of an organism that feeds on one particular trophic level from your team’s ecosystem map poster. Describe how this ecosystem would probably be affected if this organism suddenly disappeared from your chosen ecosystem. [5]

- Seed Germination Lab Peer Evaluations [10]

- Levels of Biological Organization and Biotic vs. Abiotic [25]

- Finish Ecosystem Map Posters [50]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~45]


HOMEWORK:

- Start reviewing/planning your ESLP project OR, if you are creating a project from scratch, work on your proposal



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Daily Summary 09-22

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are shown

- Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]

- Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [45]

- Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~45]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~45]


HOMEWORK:

- Think about what still needs to be done on your Ecosystem Map Poster and how you will get it finished within 30 minutes. Contact your team members if necessary.



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen) are shown

- Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]

- Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [45]

- Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~45]

- Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~45]


HOMEWORK:

- Start reviewing/planning your ESLP project OR, if you are creating a project from scratch, work on your proposal



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Daily Summary 09-19

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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, and nitrogen)

- Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]

- Finish notes on ecosystems and energy flow [20]

- Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [75]

- Finish TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]

- Grade check [~75]

- Seed planting for TSOTS teams with no surviving seedlings [~75]


HOMEWORK:

- Start reviewing/planning your ESLP projects OR, if you are creating a project from scratch, work on your proposal (ecoslp.blogspot.com)



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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