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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Friday, January 15, 2016
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Daily Summary 01-14
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Check / Stamp Cookie Mining Lab [~10]
- Unit 7 Exam [50]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on independent research projects—individual progress interviews will take place next week
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Check / Stamp Cookie Mining Lab [~10]
- Unit 7 Exam [50]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on independent research projects—individual progress interviews will take place next week
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Daily Summary 01-13
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Daily Summary 01-12
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
- Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40]
- Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Thursday
- Review for Unit 7 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
- Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40]
- Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Thursday
- Review for Unit 7 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Daily Summary 01-11
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two factors that determine an ecosystem’s fire regime and explain how human activity can affect these two factors thereby altering any given fire regime. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read Miller: pp. 234-246; pp.251-274; Island Biogeography
- Complete Mining Lab Pre-Lab: Copy Title, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, and Data Tables
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is the value of including/exploring bioethical questions in science courses? How has watching GATTACA influenced your views on genetic engineering? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two factors that determine an ecosystem’s fire regime and explain how human activity can affect these two factors thereby altering any given fire regime. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read Miller: pp. 234-246; pp.251-274; Island Biogeography
- Complete Mining Lab Pre-Lab: Copy Title, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, and Data Tables
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is the value of including/exploring bioethical questions in science courses? How has watching GATTACA influenced your views on genetic engineering? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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