Introductory Presentation and Activity for Science Research and Symposium Project

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1. Open the Resources for Students page on the Science Research and Symposia project website.
2. Read through the Introduction to Science Research and Symposia presentation, complete the tasks it asks you to perform, and answer any questions in each section of the presentation on binder paper--you should have this assignment completed by the beginning of class on Monday (4/23). Organize your answers using the same headings on the slides.

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BIOLOGY
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1. Open the Resources for Students page on the Science Research and Symposia project website.
2. Read through the Introduction to Science Research and Symposia presentation, complete the tasks it asks you to perform, and answer any questions in each section of the presentation on binder paper--you should have this assignment completed by the beginning of class on Monday (4/23). Organize your answers using the same headings on the slides.

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Daily Summary 04-17

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of evolutionary biology concepts and your ability to use evidence-based arguments for justifying answers by completing the Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment

Warm-up: Directions for Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment [5]

Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8

This week is last chance to turn in Driftworm activity for credit

Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/20)



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BIOLOGY
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Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of evolutionary biology concepts and your ability to use evidence-based arguments for justifying answers by completing the Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment

Warm-up: Directions for Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment [5]

Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8

This week is last chance to turn in Driftworm activity for credit

Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/20)



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Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment Questions

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment Questions



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BIOLOGY
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Evolution Unit Comprehensive Assessment Questions



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Daily Summary 04-04

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems

Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]

Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]

Driftworm activity [40]

Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch Evolution quiz #1 / #2 during last 25 minutes of class tomorrow [30]

Last week to get full credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish Driftworm activity



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Daily Summary 04-03

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems

Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]

Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]

Driftworm activity [40]

Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch Evolution quiz #1 / #2 during last 25 minutes of class tomorrow [30]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish Driftworm activity



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems

Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]

Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]

Driftworm activity [40]

Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch Evolution quiz #1 / #2 during last 25 minutes of class tomorrow [30]

Last week to get full credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish Driftworm activity



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