Introduction

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Daily Summary 09-25

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization

– Warm-up: What single ability of water accounts for most of its unusual properties, such as it being highly cohesive and highly adhesive? [3]

– Properties of water, continued [20]

– TSOTS plant check-in [10]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– National Geographic Video & Questions [35]


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

– Video clip on DNA [3]

– Notes on DNA [20]

– Activity 1.2.1 [55]

– Finish Lab 1.1.5 (DUE FRIDAY) [20]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish 1.1.5 Lab



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Properties of Water NOTES presentation

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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Properties of Water NOTES presentation



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Monday, September 23, 2013

Daily Summary 09-23

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water

– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]

– Properties of water [25]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– Turn in HW packet #1 (it is now LATE) [2]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
 
– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the properties of water and use them to explain observed behaviors of water

– Warm-up: What is cohesion? Adhesion? How are they similar and how are they different? [3]

– Properties of water [15]

– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]

–Levels of biological organization [15]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab (This activity will go in your next HW packet)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board

– Review the Lab and discuss results 1.1.5 [15]

– Conclude data analysis on 1.1.5 experiment [20] 

– Organize portfolios [10]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– Answer conclusion questions for 1.1.5 Lab



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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Daily Summary 09-19

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life

– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]

– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– Properties of water Mini-Lab [50]

– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions AND color plates) [~25]

– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life

– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) all living things have (use your notes!) [3]

– Characteristics of Living things Quick Quiz [5]

– Levels of biological organization [15]

– Properties of water Mini-Lab [45]

– HW check [~25]

– Seed Lab Peer Evaluations [15]

– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on Properties of Water Mini-Lab



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Daily Summary 09-18

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name, explain, and identify the common characteristics of biological (terrestrial) life

– Warm-up: Make a list of characteristics (qualities) you think all living things have [3]

– “Is it Alive?” discussion and notes [20]

– Seedling transplanting [40]

– Characteristics of Living Things and Biological Organization color plates [25]

– HW check (1-3, 2-1, and 2-2 section assessment questions) [~25]

– Turn in HW packet #1 [2]


HOMEWORK:

– Complete color plates



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine time of death of Anna Garcia based on body temperature AND start evidence board

– Review Activity (Lab) 1.1.5 [15]

– Answer questions about requirements for formal lab report in PBS [3]

– Notes on Experimental Design [20]

– Work on 1.1.5 experiment [45]

– Organize portfolios [10]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

–Work on blood spatter experiment formal report (Due next FRIDAY, September 20th)



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