Daily Summary 01-30

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain known types of transport across cell membranes

– Warm-up: How can large and/or electrically charged molecules pass through a cell’s membrane (keep in mind that they cannot simply diffuse through like water can)? [3]

– Cell Analogy Presentations—use Peer Response Form [30]

– Cell transport notes review (whole class) [15]

– Finish Egg-cellent diffusion demonstration [15]

– Finish looking at garden microorganisms (living cells!) [25]

– Stamp Tuesday’s/Wednesday’s guided reading [~10]

– Come to my desk to sign up for an ESLP project [~25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at topics for Co-Teaching Experiment and choose at least three that sound interesting



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain known types of transport across cell membranes

– Warm-up: How can large and/or electrically charged molecules pass through a cell’s membrane (keep in mind that they cannot simply diffuse through like water can)? [3]

– Cell Analogy Presentations—use Peer Response Form [30]

– Cell transport notes review (whole class) [15]

– Finish Egg-cellent diffusion demonstration [15]

– Finish looking at garden microorganisms (living cells!) [25]

– Stamp Tuesday’s/Wednesday’s guided reading [~10]

– Come to my desk to sign up for an ESLP project [~25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at topics for Co-Teaching Experiment and choose at least three that sound interesting

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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 01-29

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify the major components of the cell membrane and explain their likely functions

– Warm-up: What did you compare a cell membrane to in your Cell Analogy Presentation? Explain your analogy. [3]

– Go through the cell transport notes in a small group at the lab stations and complete the 7-3 guided reading assignment [30]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– Egg-cellent diffusion demonstration [15]

– Looking at garden microorganisms (living cells!) [45]

– Come to my desk to sign up for an ESLP project [~45]

– Cell Analogy Presentation sharing has been rescheduled for Thursday/Friday

HOMEWORK:

– Look at topics for Co-Teaching Experiment and choose at least three that sound interesting

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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use the next installment of Anna’s autopsy report AND information you discover through Internet research to compile a report of the impacts of diabetes on human body systems

– WARM-UP: Why do people get “prune fingers” when they stay in water for long periods of time?

– Wrap up 2.3.2 and turn in (DUE TODAY)! [15]

– Conclude Egg Diffusion Demo [15]

–Introduction to Project 2.3.3: Complications of Diabetes [10]

– Career journal entry #4 was due last Friday—did you submit yours? What about your Peer Reviews?

HOMEWORK:

– Work on 2.3.3 (DUE FRIDAY)



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Daily Summary 01-24

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify differences between eukaryotes/prokaryotes AND match common cell structures descriptions/functions with correct name of structure

– Warm-up: Take out a piece of binder paper and put a standard heading on it. The assignment name is “Intro to Cells Quiz”. [3]

– Take and correct Intro to Cells Quiz [25]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– Work on Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project [50]

– Stamp HW [~10]

HOMEWORK:

– Complete your Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project for Monday (DUE at beginning of period) AND select ESLP project or work on proposal for your own



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use a model of the cell to simulate the body’s reactions to varying blood glucose levels

– WARM-UP: Why do people get “prune fingers” when they stay in water for long periods of time?

– Introduction to Project 2.3.2: Diabetic Emergency! [10]

– Egg Diffusion Demo [20]

– Project 2.3.2: Diabetic Emergency! [50]

– Make sure the A Day in the Life (2.3.1) is finished (ALL conclusion questions answered, career journal entry #4 completed), it is due by the end of the period

– Also, if you did not turn in your peer review for Wednesday’s guide presentations, turn it in today!

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.3.2 conclusion questions



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Daily Summary 01-23

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify differences between eukaryotes/prokaryotes AND match common cell structures descriptions/functions with correct name of structure

– Warm-up: Take out a piece of binder paper and put a standard heading on it. The assignment name is “Intro to Cells Quiz”. [3]

– Take and correct Intro to Cells Quiz [25]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– Work on Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project [50]

– Stamp HW [~10]

HOMEWORK:

– Complete your Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project for Monday (DUE at beginning of period) AND select ESLP project or work on proposal for your own



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify differences between eukaryotes/prokaryotes AND match common cell structures descriptions/functions with correct name of structure

– Warm-up: Take out a piece of binder paper and put a standard heading on it. The assignment name is “Intro to Cells Quiz”. [3]

– Take and correct Intro to Cells Quiz [25]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– Work on Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project [50]

– Stamp HW [~10]

HOMEWORK:

– Complete your Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project for Monday (DUE at beginning of period) AND select ESLP project or work on proposal for your own

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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 01-22

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

– Use notes guide & textbook to outline cell parts & functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY

HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukaryote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: Share your “What to Expect” guide and complete 2.3.1

– WARM-UP: What are the major differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

– Prepare to share your “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [20]

– Share your “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [40]

– Complete 2.3.1 by answering ALL conclusion questions and completing your 4th career journal entry of the course [30]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Career Journal entry if you did not finish it in class



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Daily Summary 01-21

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

–Use notes guide and textbook to outline cell parts and functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY

HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukayote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

– Use notes guide & textbook to outline cell parts & functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY

HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukayote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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IN CLASS:

NO CLASS TODAY

REMEMBER: Your "What to Expect" guides need to be ready for tomorrow's class period.


HOMEWORK: Finish your "What to Expect" guides for tomorrow's class period



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Link to How Big is a…? Interactive Model (Cells alive! website)

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How Big is a…? Interactive Model


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Daily Summary 01-16

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and explain proper use of a light microscope

– Warm-up: Why do you think two basic cell types exist on Earth? How do you think they might be related? [3]

– Review basic cell types [5]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Review microscopes basics [10]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [12]

– Finish Microscope Lab DUE at END of PERIOD [40]

– Check out laptop, try out How Big is a…? interactive model and sign up for an ESLP project [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Estimate how many times larger a red blood cell is than a rhinovirus particle (show calculations, units)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and explain proper use of a light microscope

– Warm-up: Why do you think two basic cell types exist on Earth? How do you think they might be related? [3]

– Review basic cell types [5]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Review microscopes basics [10]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [12]

– Finish Microscope Lab DUE at END of PERIOD [40]

– Check out laptop, try out How Big is a…? interactive model and sign up for an ESLP project [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Estimate how many times larger a red blood cell is than a rhinovirus particle (show calculations, units)



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 01-15

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between the two basic cell types: eukaryotes and prokaryotes

– Warm-up: What is a biological cell? What are some parts structures found in cells? [3]

– Introduction to cellular biology and basic cell types (PowerPoint presentation on cells) [15]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Introduction to microscopes [10]

– Microscope Lab [40]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on microscope lab handout.



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between the two basic cell types: eukaryotes and prokaryotes

– Warm-up: What is a biological cell? What are some parts structures found in cells? [3]

– Introduction to cellular biology and basic cell types (PowerPoint presentation on cells) [15]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Introduction to microscopes [10]

– Microscope Lab [40]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]

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AGENDA:

– Objective: Research Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes to prepare notes for your “What to Expect” guide

– WARM-UP: What are the major differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

– Work on “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [85]

HOMEWORK:

– Work on your “What to Expect” guide



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Daily Summary 01-14

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between the two basic cell types: eukaryotes and prokaryotes

– Warm-up: What is a biological cell? What are some parts structures found in cells? [3]

– Introduction to cellular biology and basic cell types [15]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Introduction to microscopes [10]

– Microscope Lab [40]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]


HOMEWORK:

–Finish answering questions on microscope lab handout.



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between the two basic cell types: eukaryotes and prokaryotes

– Warm-up: What is a biological cell? What are some parts structures found in cells? [3]

– Introduction to cellular biology and basic cell types [15]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Introduction to microscopes [10]

– Microscope Lab [40]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering questions on microscope lab handout.



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 01-13

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]

– Introduction to cellular biology and basic cell types [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you—you must select a project or begin a proposal for your own by this Thursday/Friday.



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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

–Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

–Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

–Some inspiration for the ESLP [10]

–Introduction to basic cell types [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you—you must select a project or begin a proposal for your own by this Thursday/Friday.

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AGENDA:

– Objective: Research Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes to prepare notes for your “What to Expect” guide

– WARM-UP: What are the major differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

– Assignment of “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [10-15]

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food packet and 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up and TURN IN BOTH assignments to boxes on the front table [35]

– Work on research phase of “What to Expect” guide project [~35]

HOMEWORK:

– Research type 1 or type 2 diabetes to get information for your “What to Expect” guide



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Daily Summary 01-10

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project [15]

– Finish watching Food Inc. and discuss [30]

– Research focus question for Socratic discussion [20]

– Look at ESLP website, last year’s projects, this year’s [10]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you

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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: How are all of the biomolecules similar?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [50]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [30]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions

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Daily Summary 01-09

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project [15]

– Finish watching Food Inc. and discuss [30]

– Research focus question for Socratic discussion [20]

– Look at ESLP website, last year’s projects, this year’s [10]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project [15]

– Finish watching Food Inc. and discuss [30]

– Research focus question for Socratic discussion [20]

– Look at ESLP website, last year’s projects, this year’s [10]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you



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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Daily Summary 01/08

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Daily Summary 01/07

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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Presentation: Welcome Back to Earth Academy

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Welcome Back to Earth Academy presentation

Use the link above to download a copy of the welcome back presentation given on January 7, 2014. This presentation includes important ideas about how Mr. Bursch and his students will operate as a community to work toward achieving individual and collective goals.



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