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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (MONDAY last day to get credit)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Daily Summary 01-29
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BIOLOGY
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Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE THURSDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE THURSDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, January 28, 2019
Daily Summary 01-28
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get started ASAP.
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [40+]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
White Paper: Dosed Without Prescription (NOTE: this is a 64-page paper—you only need to read the executive summary [2 pages], but I strongly encourage you to skim the remainder of the paper)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get started ASAP.
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [40+]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
White Paper: Dosed Without Prescription (NOTE: this is a 64-page paper—you only need to read the executive summary [2 pages], but I strongly encourage you to skim the remainder of the paper)
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Friday, January 25, 2019
Daily Summary 01-25
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [20]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Environmental Hazard Walk share-out [8]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [15 – 20]
Discussion of Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [15]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz [10]
scrAPESbook presentations [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 446-462;
Article: The Pollution Within
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [20]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Environmental Hazard Walk share-out [8]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [15 – 20]
Discussion of Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [15]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz [10]
scrAPESbook presentations [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 446-462;
Article: The Pollution Within
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Daily Summary 01-24
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz (Period 1 only) [10]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by end of the unit for an additional stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz (Period 1 only) [10]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by end of the unit for an additional stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Daily Summary 01-23
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on class website) [30]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is
TODAY OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Unit 7 exam scoring rubric explanation and scoring [25]
Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [15]
Environmental Hazard Walk on campus [15]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [20]
Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex: Introduction and Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 436-446
Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on class website) [30]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is
TODAY OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Unit 7 exam scoring rubric explanation and scoring [25]
Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [15]
Environmental Hazard Walk on campus [15]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [20]
Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex: Introduction and Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 436-446
Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Daily Summary 01-22
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on class website) [30]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (students will show for an additional stamp on the stamp log by the end of the unit)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on class website) [30]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (students will show for an additional stamp on the stamp log by the end of the unit)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Daily Summary 01-18
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells? Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE “The Transforming Principle:…” case study
DUE OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
Warm-up: Q & A for Unit 7 exam
Unit 7 exam [55]
Get Cookie Mining lab checked scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on independent research project—we will have progress interviews next week!
Be ready with a scrAPESbook presentation on Wednesday!
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells? Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE “The Transforming Principle:…” case study
DUE OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
Warm-up: Q & A for Unit 7 exam
Unit 7 exam [55]
Get Cookie Mining lab checked scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on independent research project—we will have progress interviews next week!
Be ready with a scrAPESbook presentation on Wednesday!
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Daily Summary 01-16
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (handout available on class website)—be sure to answer all questions in the case study!
Cell growth and division mini-project DUE TODAY!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
Score take-home quiz on forests, forestry, fire management, and mining [10]
Finish Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40] / Research project interviews
Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Friday
Review Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration
Study for unit 7 exam
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (handout available on class website)—be sure to answer all questions in the case study!
Cell growth and division mini-project DUE TODAY!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
Score take-home quiz on forests, forestry, fire management, and mining [10]
Finish Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40] / Research project interviews
Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Friday
Review Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration
Study for unit 7 exam
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Daily Summary 01-15
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (handout available on class website)
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (handout available on class website)
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, January 14, 2019
Daily Summary 01-14
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Wednesday afternoon)
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Why have forest fires been larger and more devastating in Western North America during the last 40 – 50 years as compared with fires from previous centuries? [5]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [10]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [10], Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Take-home quiz
Review Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining
Cookie Mining pre-lab
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Wednesday afternoon)
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Why have forest fires been larger and more devastating in Western North America during the last 40 – 50 years as compared with fires from previous centuries? [5]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [10]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [10], Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Take-home quiz
Review Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining
Cookie Mining pre-lab
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Friday, January 11, 2019
Daily Summary 01-11
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of eukaryotic cells undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Wednesday afternoon next week)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [15]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [20]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
Video: Fire Wars [30]
Take-home quiz
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home quiz
Read Island Biogeography and Fire Dependent Ecosystems
Miller pp. 230, 234-246, 251-274
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of eukaryotic cells undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Wednesday afternoon next week)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [15]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [20]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
Video: Fire Wars [30]
Take-home quiz
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home quiz
Read Island Biogeography and Fire Dependent Ecosystems
Miller pp. 230, 234-246, 251-274
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Daily Summary 01-10
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of eukaryotic cells undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of eukaryotic cells undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
AGENDA / INSTRUCTIONS for 1-9-19
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
Look through the notes on Cell Growth and Cell Division (emphasis is on mitosis):
IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Brainstorm for cell growth and division mini-project (DUE next Wednesday)--I will give more detailed directions on Friday
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (POSTPONED)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller Read
Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
Look through the notes on Cell Growth and Cell Division (emphasis is on mitosis):
Now complete the following activity:
Now work on The Story of the Seed Blog Post Assignment #5:
Begin planning your Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (comic strip examples are on my table under the document camera)
IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Brainstorm for cell growth and division mini-project (DUE next Wednesday)--I will give more detailed directions on Friday
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
- Pick up notebooks from period 6 yellow basket and any other scored work on front table
- Peruse all unit 7 materials (including instructional calendar) on class website
- Open lectures 1 and 2 and take notes / research on all major concepts / points
- Read through Healthy Forests Initiative Fact Sheet and summarize key points
- Look through what was supposed to be today's agenda (see below)
AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (POSTPONED)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller Read
Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Daily Summary 01-08
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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