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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Daily Summary 10-24

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe categories of community interaction and the significance of the relationships on the overall function/health of ecosystems

– Warm-up: What do you think it means to call someone or something a parasite? What does it mean when a situation is mutually beneficial for those involved? [5]

– Exploration of other factors (besides trophic relationships) that shape ecosystems using PPTs as starting points [25]

– Plant Status Update #4 [40]

– Conversation/discussion groups on ecosystem topics OR personal discussion post on your TSOTS team’s blog [25]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #4 (DUE NEXT FRIDAY)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe categories of community interaction and the significance of the relationships on the overall function/health of ecosystems

– Warm-up: What do you think it means to call someone or something a parasite? What does it mean when a situation is mutually beneficial for those involved? [5]

– Exploration of other factors (besides trophic relationships) that shape ecosystems using PPTs as starting points [25]

– Plant Status Update #4 [40]
– Conversation/discussion groups on ecosystem topics OR personal discussion post on your TSOTS team’s blog [25]


HOMEWORK:
– Finish Plant Status Update #4 (DUE NEXT FRIDAY)



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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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PowerPoint Shows on Abiotic Vs. Biotic Factors, Community Interactions, and Ecological Succession





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