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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 explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
Warm-up: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Friday, January 8, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Daily Summary 01-07
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- 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? [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [25]
- Video: Fire Wars [30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read (reread) pp. 230 in Miller
- Read Fire Dependent Ecosystems
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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: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- 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? [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [25]
- Video: Fire Wars [30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read (reread) pp. 230 in Miller
- Read Fire Dependent Ecosystems
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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: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Daily Summary 01-06
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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 explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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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 explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Daily Summary 01-05
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- 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?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
- Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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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: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- 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?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
- Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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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: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Daily Summary 12-15
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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: Prepare for final exam
- Warm-up: Make a bullet point list of all work/responsibilities you have yet to complete for this class. Prioritize the list by assigning a number to each item, 1 being the highest priority
- Have you completed all assignments from the last two instructional units in this class?
- Show any still missing (check grade book) assignments to Mr. Bursch for partial credit (practice questions, labs, projects, etc.)
- ANY WORK FOR WHICH YOU WISH TO RECEIVE CREDIT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY END OF SCHOOL DAY, 12/15
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Prepare for final exam by answering all questions on the final review study guide
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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: Prepare for final exam
- Warm-up: Make a bullet point list of all work/responsibilities you have yet to complete for this class. Prioritize the list by assigning a number to each item, 1 being the highest priority
- Have you completed all assignments from the last two instructional units in this class?
- Show any still missing (check grade book) assignments to Mr. Bursch for partial credit (practice questions, labs, projects, etc.)
- ANY WORK FOR WHICH YOU WISH TO RECEIVE CREDIT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY END OF SCHOOL DAY, 12/15
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Prepare for final exam by answering all questions on the final review study guide
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