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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Daily Summary 01-09

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BIOLOGY
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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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HONORS BIOLOGY
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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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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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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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