Daily Summary 04-29

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Evolution Quiz 3: Speciation

- Introduction to Fossils


Homework:

- Read section 17-1



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Go over "Check for Understanding" questions from p. 73

- Start open-note quiz on DNA and Genetics


Homework:

NONE



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Daily Summary 04-28

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Work on reproductive isolation skits

- Present skits

- Review types of reproductive isolation


Homework:

- Review ALL evolution HW and notes for evolution quiz #3, which will include all previous questions from quizzes 1 and 2 PLUS new questions on speciation



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Genetics with a smile activity


Homework:

- Finish genetics with a smile

- Complete word search

- Answer "Check for Understanding" questions on p. 73


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Daily Summary 04-27

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Go over HW

- Video clip on speciation

- Assign "Acting Up" (Skit on speciation)


Homework:

- Continue to brainstorm on ideas for your skit



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Fill out permission slips for planetarium trip

- Turn in DNA Extraction Lab

- Reading on inheritance, traits, and Punnett Squares


Homework:

NONE


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Daily Summary 04-26

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

CST TESTING


Homework:

- Finish yesterday's assignment



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

CST TESTING


Homework:

- Finish yesterday's assignment



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Daily Summary 04-25

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Correct Evolution Quiz 2

- Go over speciation concepts


Homework:

- Re-read section 16-3, pp. 404-410 AND answer section assessment questions on p.410, #1-4



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Answer DNA Extraction Lab questions together


Homework:

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab questions



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Daily Summary 04-22

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Finish "Driftworm" genetic drift activity

- Evolution Quiz 2

- Turn in HW Packet #5


Homework:

NONE



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- DNA Extraction LAB


Homework:

NONE



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Daily Summary 04-21

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Review concepts of: gene pools, selection on polygenic traits, and genetic drift

- "Driftworms" Genetic Drift simulation


Homework:

- read section 16-3, pp. 404-410

- answer all "interpreting graphics" questions (there are 3 of them) and both "checkpoint" questions--DO NOT ANSWER the section assessment questions



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Human traits activity


Homework:

- Read p. 73 in your book on traits and Punnett Squares and answer the "Check Your Understanding" questions



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Daily Summary 04-20

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Read and summarize 16-2 on your own


Homework:

- Re-read 16-2 in your book and answer section assessment questions #1-3



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Check and go over HW

- Read about genes and traits


Homework:

NONE


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Daily Summary 04-18

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Evolution Quiz #1

- CST Review


Homework:

- Read section 16-1 in your textbook (pp. 393-396)

- Answer Section Assessment questions #1-3 on p. 396



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Introduction to genetics

- Check your understanding questions, pp. 71 and 73


Homework:

- Finish check your understanding questions, pp. 71 and 73



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Daily Summary 04-08

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Candy Bowl Mini-Lab: Simulating the Process of Natural Selection
> Conduct simulation
> Record data
> Answer analysis questions
> Turn in

- Finish the following assignments and turn in:
> Natural Selection Puzzle
> Rat Island Poster


Homework:

NONE

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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- FINISH WORD WALL

- WORD WALL QUIZ


Homework:

NONE



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Daily Summary 04-05

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

CST TESTING WITH YOUR 4TH PERIOD TEACHER


Homework:

SEE YESTERDAY'S DAILY SUMMARY POSTING FOR HW DUE BY WEDNESDAY


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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

CST TESTING WITH YOUR 4TH PERIOD TEACHER


Homework:

SEE YESTERDAY'S DAILY SUMMARY POSTING FOR HW DUE BY WEDNESDAY



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Daily Summary 04-04

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Continue Notes on Evolution: Darwin, Natural Selection

- Finish Chapter 15 guided reading packet (pp. 129-131 on packet)


Homework:

- Finish Chapter 15 guided reading packet (pp. 129-131 on packet)

- Read section 16-1 in your textbook by Wednesday (393-396)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Go over sexual reproduction concepts in class


Homework:

- Complete "Check Your Understanding" questions on pp. 67 and 69



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