Mr. Bursch's Science Site: 05/01/2014

Friday, May 30, 2014

Daily Summary 05-30

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BIOLOGY
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- Film: Life's Greatest Miracle

- ESLP projects DUE by 4 PM TODAY!

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: complete activity 4.2.3

– WARM-UP: What does a normal heart rhythm “look” like?

– Complete activity 4.2.3

– Finish and submit Activity 4.2.2 (now late)

– REMINDER: Activity 4.2.1 (Heart Rate) and corresponding formal lab report (one from each person in your experiment team) were due LAST FRIDAY on the LMS!

– (ALL LATE WORK MUST BE SUBMITTED by 4:00 PM THIS AFTERNOON!

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 4.2.3, DUE Monday at 9:00 PM

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Daily Summary 05-28

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT correctly explain the process of human sexual reproduction and the physiology of male and female human reproductive systems

– Warm-up: From a strictly biological standpoint, what are some advantages of sexual reproduction over mitotic reproductive strategies (essentially just cloning a parent organism) [5]

– Go over answers to “People Search: Substance Abuse” [10]

– Co-Teaching: Human Reproduction [30]

–Teacher-led review of reproduction topics, including Q & A [30]

– Complete reproductive structures matching table [20]

– Work on ESLPs

HOMEWORK:

– Work on ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: complete any unfinished activities / assignments and prepare for activity 4.2.3

– WARM-UP: What does a normal heart beat?

– Finish and submit Activity 4.2.2

– Complete any outstanding work

– REMINDER: Activity 4.2.1 (Heart Rate) and corresponding formal lab report (one from each person in your experiment team) were due LAST FRIDAY on the LMS!

HOMEWORK:

– Complete and submit any late assignments

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Daily Summary 05-22

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain what substance abuse is, how to recognize the signs, and what one can do to deal with / avoid it

– Warm-up: Describe the process of a person reacting to a bee sting. What would happen from the moment of the sting until the person started to deal with the stinger in terms of nerve impulses and the various parts of the nervous system? Use the terms below: [5]
•motor neuron, brain, interneurons, spinal cord, pain receptor

– Co-Teaching: The Nervous System, Drugs, and Substance Abuse [55]

– Decision making

– Work on ESLPs

– Turn in Hominid Skull Lab for late credit until FRIDAY!

HOMEWORK:

– Work on ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain what substance abuse is, how to recognize the signs, and what one can do to deal with / avoid it

– Warm-up: Describe the process of a person reacting to a bee sting. What would happen from the moment of the sting until the person started to deal with the stinger in terms of nerve impulses and the various parts of the nervous system? Use the terms below: [5]

•motor neuron, brain, interneurons, spinal cord, pain receptor, sensory neurons

– Co-Teaching: The Nervous System, Drugs, and Substance Abuse [55]

– Decision making

– Work on ESLPs

HOMEWORK:

– Work on ESLPs

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Daily Summary 05-21

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the essential functions and name major organs of the digestive, endocrine, & nervous systems

– Warm-up: Match the organs to the correct system above: [5]

•Pancreas, stomach, motor neuron, esophagus, mouth, brain, thyroid gland

– Co-Teaching: digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems [25]

– Detailed study of the nervous system and quiz [60]

– Work on ESLPs

– Turn in Hominid Skull Lab for late credit until FRIDAY!

HOMEWORK:

– Work on ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: use blood pressure cuff, Lab Quest Minis, and Logger Pro to conduct activity 4.2.2

– WARM-UP: What is blood pressure and why is being able to measure it so important?

– Start Activity 4.2.2, go as far as you can today

– REMINDER: Activity 4.2.1 (Heart Rate) and corresponding formal lab report (one from each person in your experiment team) are due THIS FRIDAY, 5/23

HOMEWORK:

– Finish writing up your formal lab report per the lab report guidelines for PBS

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Daily Summary 05-20

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the essential functions and name major organs of the digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems

– Warm-up: Match the organs to the correct system above: [5]

Pancreas, stomach, motor neuron, esophagus, mouth, brain, thyroid gland

–Co-Teaching: digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems [25]

–Detailed study of the nervous system and quiz [60]

–Work on ESLPs

–Turn in Hominid Skull Lab for late credit until FRIDAY!

HOMEWORK:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the essential functions and name major organs of the digestive, endocrine, & nervous systems

– Warm-up: Match the organs to the correct system above: [5]

•Pancreas, stomach, motor neuron, esophagus, mouth, brain, thyroid gland

– Co-Teaching: digestive, endocrine, and nervous systems [40]

– Detailed study of the nervous system and quiz [40]

– Work on ESLPs

Monday, May 19, 2014

Biology and Honors Biology Presentation on Human Body Systems (from period 5 Co-Teachers)

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BIOLOGY and HONORS BIOLOGY
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HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS: An Overview

Human Body Systems Worksheet

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Daily Summary 05-16

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT name and provide a basic description for the major systems of the human body (circulatory, skeletal, etc.)

– Warm-up: Name at least 3 human body systems and choose one to describe in detail (major organs, functions, diseases) [10]

– Score Evolution Take-home quiz [20]

– Co-Teaching: Introduction to Human Body systems [40]

• http://www.anatomyarcade.com/
• (each level you can master earns you 10 class points)

– Work on ESLPs

– Hominid Skull Lab DUE today—turn in to black plastic tray on table near my desk (only late credit available after today)

– Objective: design an experiment to test an experimental (independent) variable against the dependent variable of heart rate

– WARM-UP: What are some factors that you hypothesize would lead to (cause) a detectable change in heart rate?

– Finish Activity 4.2.1, part IV (a heart rate experiment which you and your partner design and execute)

HOMEWORK:

– Begin writing up your formal lab report per the lab report guidelines for PBS

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Daily Summary 05-15

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT name and provide a basic description for the major systems of the human body (circulatory, skeletal, etc.)

– Warm-up: Name at least 3 human body systems and choose one to describe in detail (major organs, functions, diseases) [10]

– Score Evolution Take-home quiz [20]

– Co-Teaching: Introduction to Human Body systems [40]

- http://www.anatomyarcade.com/

- (each level/puzzle you can master earns you 10 class points)

– Work on ESLPs

– Hominid Skull Lab DUE today—turn in to black plastic tray on table near my desk (only late credit available after today)

– Objectives: SWBAT name and provide a basic description for the major systems of the human body (circulatory, skeletal, etc.)

– Warm-up: Name at least 3 human body systems and choose one to describe in detail (major organs, functions, diseases) [10]

– Score Evolution Take-home quiz [20]

– Co-Teaching: Introduction to Human Body systems [40]

> http://www.anatomyarcade.com/

> (each level you can master earns you 10 class points)

– Work on ESLPs

– Hominid Skull Lab DUE today—turn in to black plastic tray on table near my desk (only late credit available after today)

HOMEWORK:

– Work on ESLPs

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Daily Summary 05-14

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain how fossils provide evidence of human evolution from more ape-like ancestors

– Warm-up: Based on your skull data summary table, what have you concluded about the evolutionary trends in some branches of the hominid group? Is there an apparent progression toward “human-like” features from older species to more recent? [10]

– Complete Hominid Skull Lab [20]

– Wrap up Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [40]

– Work on Evolution Take-home quiz [30]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Hominid Skull Lab

– Complete Evolution Take-home quiz

–Work on ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: design an experiment to test an experimental (independent) variable against the dependent variable of heart rate

– WARM-UP: What are some factors that you hypothesize would lead to (cause) a detectable change in heart rate?

– Activity 4.2.1, part IV

HOMEWORK:

– Begin writing up your formal lab report per the lab report guidelines for PBS

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Daily Summary 05-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain how fossils provide evidence of human evolution from more ape-like ancestors

– Complete Hominid Skull Lab [20]

– Wrap up Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [40]

– Work on Evolution Take-home quiz [30]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Hominid Skull Lab

– Complete Evolution Take-home quiz

– Objectives: SWBAT explain how fossils provide evidence of human evolution from more ape-like ancestors

– Complete Hominid Skull Lab [30]

– Wrap up Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [30]

– Last co-teaching presentations on history of life on Earth [10]

– Work on Evolution Take-home quiz [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Hominid Skull Lab

– Complete Evolution Take-home quiz

Monday, May 12, 2014

Daily Summary 05-12

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain how fossils provide evidence of human evolution from more ape-like ancestors

– Warm-up: What did you notice about the different hominid skulls while you examined them last week? [5]

– Explanation of how to complete Hominid Skull Lab [10]

– Complete Hominid Skull Lab data collection [40]

– Driftworm simulation due (stamp on log) [~40]

– 16-3 section assessment on p. 410 due [~40]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Hominid Skull Lab (Complete summary analysis table and answer all conclusion questions)

– Objectives: SWBAT explain how fossils provide evidence of human evolution from more ape-like ancestors

– Warm-up: What did you notice about the different hominid skulls while you examined them last week? [5]

– Explanation of how to complete Hominid Skull Lab [10]

– Complete Hominid Skull Lab data collection [40]

– 16-3 section assessment on p. 410 due [~40]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Hominid Skull Lab (Complete summary analysis table and answer all conclusion questions)

– Work on ESLPs

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: identify the major features of a real mammalian heart

– WARM-UP: What was the most interesting or surprising realization you had about a mammalian heart once you saw the opened sheep heart?

– Review basic anatomy and physiology of heart [10]

– Part Two of Activity 4.1.2, Vessel Viewing and Autopsy Analysis [45]

HOMEWORK:

– Make sure parts 1, 2, and 3 of activity 4.2.1 are completed as well as any corresponding conclusion questions (you will be completing part IV in class on Wednesday)

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Daily Summary 05-09

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain fossil formation and possible usefulness of fossils in explaining evolutionary relationships

– Warm-up: What is a fossil? Do all living things that die form fossils? What types of parts of an organism are most likely to form a fossil? [5]

– Refresh on sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [10]

– Speciation [10]

– Fossils and the origins of modern humans [20]

– Hominid Skull Lab [50]

– Driftworm simulation due (stamp on log)

– 16-3 section assessment on p. 410 due

– Show Natural Selection Puzzle Stamp for credit

– Objective: identify the major features of a real mammalian heart

– WARM-UP: What is the path of blood through the heart and circulatory system, starting at the vena cava?

– Review basic anatomy and physiology of heart [10]

– Part II of Activity 4.1.2, Internal Dissection [75]

– Clean up—thorough and proper cleanup is part of your lab score (20%) [10]

HOMEWORK:

– Make sure parts 1, 2, and 3 of activity 4.2.1 are completed as well as any corresponding conclusion questions

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

Daily Summary 05-08

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain fossil formation and possible usefulness of fossils in explaining evolutionary relationships

– Warm-up: What is a fossil? Do all living things that die form fossils? What types of parts of an organism are most likely to form a fossil? [5]

– Refresh on sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [10]

– Speciation [10]

– Fossils and the origins of modern humans [20]

– Hominid Skull Lab [50]

– Driftworm simulation due (stamp on log)

– 16-3 section assessment on p. 410 due

– Show Natural Selection Puzzle Stamp for credit

HOMEWORK:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain fossil formation and possible usefulness of fossils in explaining evolutionary relationships

– Warm-up: What is a fossil? Do all living things that die form fossils? What types of parts of an organism are most likely to form a fossil? [5]

– Refresh on sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [10]

– Speciation [10]

– Fossils and the origins of modern humans [20]

– Hominid Skull Lab [50]

– Driftworm simulation due (stamp on log)

– 16-3 section assessment on p. 410 due

HOMEWORK:

–Work on ESLPs

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Daily Summary 05-07

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain evolution as genetic change and how this kind of change leads to formation of new species

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose species change? Do small genotypic and phenotypic differences (natural variations) appearing in some members of a population guarantee that this species as a whole is going to change in character (evolve)? Explain why or why not. [10]

– Review of polygenic traits and types of selection [10]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [20]

– Sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [40]

– Speciation [10] (Show Natural Selection Puzzle Stamp)

– Turn in Genetics Unit stamp log ASAP--DUE LAST WEEK

HOMEWORK:

– Read section 16-3, answer ALL section assessment on p. 410

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: identify the major features of a real mammalian heart

– WARM-UP: What is the path of blood through the heart and circulatory system, starting at the vena cava?

– Review basic anatomy and physiology of heart [25]

– Part I of Activity 4.1.2, External Dissection [65]

– Clean up—thorough and proper cleanup is part of your lab score (20%) [10]

HOMEWORK:

– Make sure parts 1, 2, and 3 of activity 4.2.1 are completed as well as any corresponding conclusion questions

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Daily Summary 05-06

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain evolution as genetic change and how this kind of change leads to formation of new species

– Review of polygenic traits and types of selection [10]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [20]

– Sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [40]

– Speciation [10] (Show Natural Selection Puzzle Stamp)

– Turn in Genetics Unit stamp log ASAP--DUE LAST WEEK

HOMEWORK:

– Read section 16-3, answer ALL section assessment on p. 410

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain evolution as genetic change and how this kind of change leads to formation of new species

– Review of polygenic traits and types of selection [10]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [20]

– Sources of Genetic Change: Meiosis, Drift, Gene Flow [40]

– Speciation [10]

HOMEWORK:

– Read section 16-3, answer ALL section assessment on p. 410

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S SUMMARY)

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Daily Summary 05-05

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the specific types of selection that can occur and how this idea fits in with the larger theory of evolution

– Warm-up: What is meant by selective forces or pressures (as in natural selection)? Give or make up a couple of examples. [5]

– Discussion of polygenic traits and types of selection [20]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [20]

– Get any last assignments from the Genetics Unit stamped and turn in stamp log from genetics unit [5]

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the specific types of selection that can occur and how this idea fits in with the larger theory of evolution

– Warm-up: What is meant by selective forces or pressures (as in natural selection)? Give or make up a couple of examples. [5]

– Discussion of polygenic traits and types of selection [25]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [20]

– Objective: determine your pulse and explain how a pulse is related to the functioning of the heart

– WARM-UP: What essentially is the function of the organ known as the heart?

– Complete Activity 4.2.1, Parts I, II, & III

– Attempt to complete Activity 4.2.1, part IV (you should, at the very least, write up your experiment)

HOMEWORK:

– Read over Activity 4.1.2 (Heart Dissection)

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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Daily Summary 05-01

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of natural selection, how this idea fits in with the larger theory of evolution, and how both natural selection and evolution effect/shape populations

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many of the life forms that have existed on Earth in the past are no longer alive today? [5]

– Discussion of natural selection, fitness, and adaptation [25]

– Natural selection puzzle [30 - 40]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [30]

– Get any last assignments from the Genetics Unit stamped and turn in stamp log

– Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of natural selection, how this idea fits in with the larger theory of evolution, and how both natural selection and evolution effect/shape populations

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many of the life forms that have existed on Earth in the past are no longer alive today? [5]

– Co-Teaching: natural selection, fitness, and adaptation [25]

– Co-Teaching: TBA [50 - 60]

– Darwin’s Dangerous Idea continued [10]

– Get any last assignments from the Genetics Unit stamped and turn in stamp log