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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly answer 70% or more of questions on energy and geological processes quiz and create Rock ID Book
Warm-up: What is the essence of the second law of thermodynamics?
- Provide a real-life example of this law. [8]
- Energy video clip (Earth’s Energy) [5]
- Unit 2: Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
- Energy and geological processes quiz [15]
- Water NPP grass patch [7]
- Unit 2: Lecture 3: Geologic Change [15]
- Unit 2: Lecture 4: Rocks and Minerals (including "rock walk”) [30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/8)
- Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/8)
- Read pp. 355-367
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lectures 3 and 4 are available online on the AP Environment Science page--please study them, take notes as needed, and be ready to discuss on Tuesday. In the interest of reserving limited class time for critical discussions and explanations, I will no longer be presenting slideshows with the intention of having students copy notes in class. This time will instead be devoted to short activities, labs, projects, review, and assessment.
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Review for Fundamental
- Science Skills Unit Test
- Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [5]
- Discuss Germination of Seeds lab, then turn in the lab [10]
- Visit to WGHS GOLD Main Garden [10]
- Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
- Transplant 10 healthiest Brassica oleracea seedlings into soil tray
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review (DUE Tue/Wed)
- Begin ESLP signups
HOMEWORK:
- Publish SBPA #1 from TSOTS by midnight tonight
- Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review / Practice Test
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Daily Summary 09-02
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: What is agroecology? Make a concept map starting with “AGROECOLOGY” in the center bubble and include a basic definition in this bubble. From there, connect to other major topics/subjects you believe are linked to agroecology. [10]
- Last chance for stamp on graphing practice from last week [~10]
- Introduction to agroecology (www.agroecology.org) [5 - 10]
- Last day of Germination of Seeds lab
- Get data from day 7 of experiment [5 - 10]
- Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [20 - 35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Germination of Seeds lab questions and graph
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS
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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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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: What is agroecology? Make a concept map starting with “AGROECOLOGY” in the center bubble and include a basic definition in this bubble. From there, connect to other major topics/subjects you believe are linked to agroecology. [10]
- Last chance for stamp on graphing practice from last week [~10]
- Introduction to agroecology (www.agroecology.org) [5 - 10]
- Last day of Germination of Seeds lab
- Get data from day 7 of experiment [5 - 10]
- Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [20 - 35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Germination of Seeds lab questions and graph
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Daily Summary 09-01
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
- Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can [8]
- Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
- Lecture 1: Energy, video clip (Planet Earth) [15]
- Water NPP grass patch [7]
- Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
- Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/3)
- Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/8)
- Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: What is agroecology? Make a concept map starting with “AGROECOLOGY” in the center bubble and include a basic definition in this bubble. From there, connect to other major topics/subjects you believe are linked to agroecology. [10]
- Last chance for stamp on graphing practice from last week [~10]
- Introduction to agroecology (www.agroecology.org) [5 - 10]
- Last day of Germination of Seeds lab
- Get data from day 7 of experiment [5 - 10]
- Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [20 - 35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Germination of Seeds lab questions and graph
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
- Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can [8]
- Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
- Lecture 1: Energy, video clip (Planet Earth) [15]
- Water NPP grass patch [7]
- Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
- Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/3)
- Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/8)
- Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: What is agroecology? Make a concept map starting with “AGROECOLOGY” in the center bubble and include a basic definition in this bubble. From there, connect to other major topics/subjects you believe are linked to agroecology. [10]
- Last chance for stamp on graphing practice from last week [~10]
- Introduction to agroecology (www.agroecology.org) [5 - 10]
- Last day of Germination of Seeds lab
- Get data from day 7 of experiment [5 - 10]
- Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [20 - 35]
HOMEWORK:
- Finish Germination of Seeds lab questions and graph
- Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Daily Summary 08-31
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate facility with common science lab equipment by independently (minimal instructor assistance) setting up and carrying out NPP and HOC experiments
- Warm-up: Check out computer, review NPP experiment setup [5]
- Net Primary Productivity (NPP) experimental setup [25]
- Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10]
- Due date extension: How Much Space Do We Need? DUE 9/3 [2]
- Check/stamp Happy Fishing Lab Write-up and start Heat of Combustion pre-lab work [10]
- We will finish scrAPESbook presentations on 9/3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/1)
- Heat of Combustion Pre-lab (DUE 9/1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to create/publish a blog post on Blogger
- Warm-up: Complete graphing practice problem #8 on the screen on the left [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [20]
- Verify creation/sharing of Google Drive Biology turn-in folders [5]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate facility with common science lab equipment by independently (minimal instructor assistance) setting up and carrying out NPP and HOC experiments
- Warm-up: Check out computer, review NPP experiment setup [5]
- Net Primary Productivity (NPP) experimental setup [25]
- Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10]
- Due date extension: How Much Space Do We Need? DUE 9/3 [2]
- Check/stamp Happy Fishing Lab Write-up and start Heat of Combustion pre-lab work [10]
- We will finish scrAPESbook presentations on 9/3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/1)
- Heat of Combustion Pre-lab (DUE 9/1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to create/publish a blog post on Blogger
- Warm-up: Complete graphing practice problem #8 on the screen on the left [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [20]
- Verify creation/sharing of Google Drive Biology turn-in folders [5]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1
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Sunday, August 30, 2015
AP Environmental Science: Lab: Heat of Combustion: Pre-Lab Instructions
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Heat of Combustion Pre-Lab Requirements: Be ready to perform the experiment on Tuesday, 9/1.
Download the Heat of Combustion Lab in the resources section of our website.
In your lab notebook you must have:
1. Title
2. Purpose
3. Materials list
4. Hand-written procedures, no printouts (fully understanding the procedures before you start the lab is key to your success)
5. Data table
If you do not understand what you are doing when you arrive Tuesday morning, you might encounter avoidable errors while attempting the experiment and find yourself unable to complete the lab in the allotted time.
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Heat of Combustion Pre-Lab Requirements: Be ready to perform the experiment on Tuesday, 9/1.
Download the Heat of Combustion Lab in the resources section of our website.
In your lab notebook you must have:
1. Title
2. Purpose
3. Materials list
4. Hand-written procedures, no printouts (fully understanding the procedures before you start the lab is key to your success)
5. Data table
If you do not understand what you are doing when you arrive Tuesday morning, you might encounter avoidable errors while attempting the experiment and find yourself unable to complete the lab in the allotted time.
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