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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Daily Summary 01/08

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [15]


HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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