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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic
understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific
experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration and light
intensity on rates of photosynthesis
- Finish Photosynthesis Lab [30 - 40]
- Cellular respiration questions (online) [30]
- Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
- Did you also remember to answer the online photosynthesis / chloroplast virtual tour questions and place in shared bio folder?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
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Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the
required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden
clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the
team of which you were a part)
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Friday, December 16, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Daily Summary 12-15
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration and light intensity on rates of photosynthesis
- Finish Photosynthesis Lab [30 - 40]
- Cellular respiration questions (online) [30]
- Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
- Did you also remember to answer the online photosynthesis / chloroplast virtual tour questions and place in shared bio folder?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
- TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today!
- Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
- Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [60]
- APES RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration and light intensity on rates of photosynthesis
- Finish Photosynthesis Lab [30 - 40]
- Cellular respiration questions (online) [30]
- Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
- Did you also remember to answer the online photosynthesis / chloroplast virtual tour questions and place in shared bio folder?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration and light intensity on rates of photosynthesis
- Finish Photosynthesis Lab [30 - 40]
- Cellular respiration questions (online) [30]
- Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
- Did you also remember to answer the online photosynthesis / chloroplast virtual tour questions and place in shared bio folder?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
- TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today!
- Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
- Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [60]
- APES RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration and light intensity on rates of photosynthesis
- Finish Photosynthesis Lab [30 - 40]
- Cellular respiration questions (online) [30]
- Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
- Did you also remember to answer the online photosynthesis / chloroplast virtual tour questions and place in shared bio folder?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Cellular Respiration Instructional Materials
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- Cellular Respiration Questions (Use the resources below to answer the questions in this document)
- Cellular Respiration Notes
- Cellular Respiration Video
- Mr. W's Glycolysis Rap (Glycolysis is the set of biochemical reactions that necessarily comes before oxidative cellular respiration.)
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Daily Summary 12-14
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get full credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get full credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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Final Exam Review Guide, Fall 2016
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Final Exam Review Guide for the Fall 2016 Final Exam in Mr. Bursch's Biology and Honors Biology
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Final Exam Review Guide for the Fall 2016 Final Exam in Mr. Bursch's Biology and Honors Biology
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Daily Summary 12-13
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet Warm-up: What are the major specific causes of soil degradation? [5]
- Finish Lecture 3: Soil Degradation [15 - 20]
- Video: Agenda Gotsch [15]
- Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE FRIDAY)
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [60]
- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Reading from Miller: pp. 304-314
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get full credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet Warm-up: What are the major specific causes of soil degradation? [5]
- Finish Lecture 3: Soil Degradation [15 - 20]
- Video: Agenda Gotsch [15]
- Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE FRIDAY)
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [60]
- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Reading from Miller: pp. 304-314
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
- Brief review of photosynthesis and the chloroplast [10]
- Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (last day to get full credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish photosynthesis lab write-up and place in your Google Drive shared Biology folder
- Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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Monday, December 12, 2016
Photosynthesis Lab
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Photosynthesis Lab
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Photosynthesis Lab
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Daily Summary 12-12
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab DUE
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: Recap of previous discussion on soil formation [5]
- Lecture 3: Soil [15 - 20]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time
- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Reading from Miller: pp. 297-303
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab DUE
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab DUE
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: Recap of previous discussion on soil formation [5]
- Lecture 3: Soil [15 - 20]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time
- AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Reading from Miller: pp. 297-303
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab DUE
- Turn in cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
Photosynthesis: Notes and Virtual Tour
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Friday, December 9, 2016
Daily Summary 12-09
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Daily Summary 12-08
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What are the major factors affecting soil formation? Considering these factors, where do you suppose the richest agricultural soils are? And the poorest? [7]
- Finish Lecture 2: Soil [15 - 20]
- Continue watching Dirt! The Movie [30]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Brazil case study reading
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What are the major factors affecting soil formation? Considering these factors, where do you suppose the richest agricultural soils are? And the poorest? [7]
- Finish Lecture 2: Soil [15 - 20]
- Continue watching Dirt! The Movie [30]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Brazil case study reading
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle, cell growth, and mitosis by creating a cell growth and division mini-project with no major factual errors
- Microscope Lab #2: Mitosis Microscope Lab
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish mitosis microscope lab questions
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Daily Summary 12-07
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Daily Summary 12-06
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What is soil? Describe the connections between soil and human survival? [7]
- Finish Lecture 1: Food Production, start Lecture 2: Soil [30]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [25]
- Start watching Dirt! The Movie
- Allelopathy Lab formal report due tonight in Google Drive folders by midnight
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete and submit Allelopathy Lab by 11:59 pm
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Assigned reading from Miller (LITE)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
- Warm-up: What is soil? Describe the connections between soil and human survival? [7]
- Finish Lecture 1: Food Production, start Lecture 2: Soil [30]
- Soil Analysis Lab work time [25]
- Start watching Dirt! The Movie
- Allelopathy Lab formal report due tonight in Google Drive folders by midnight
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete and submit Allelopathy Lab by 11:59 pm
- Work on Soil Analysis Lab
- Assigned reading from Miller (LITE)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring a 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
- Unit 3 Exam: Introduction to Cells [45]
- Make sure cell analogies slideshow peer eval forms are in your Google Drive shared biology folders—I will be scoring this week
- Growth Factors and Cell Signaling video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YukEE1fmsFE) [15]
- Cell Division and the Cell Cycle video [5] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ucKWIIFmg)
- Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on cell growth and division mini-project
- Continue working on ESLP project
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Monday, December 5, 2016
Daily Summary 12-05
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam
- Warm-up: Take out laptops and open your copy of the introduction to cells unit review guide [5]
- Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday [15 - 20]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [20]
- Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching again this FRIDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere
- Warm-up: How has agriculture affected humans and the environment? [5]
- Introduction to and overview of Unit 6 (Agriculture) [5]
- Soil Analysis Lab [10]
- Lecture 1: Food Production [20]
- Allelopathy Lab formal report due tomorrow in Google Drive folders by midnight
- All lab notebooks must now be in my possession in order to receive any credit for the labs scheduled for scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete and submit Allelopathy Lab by 11:59 pm on 12/6
- Read “Farm Lobby” article
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam
- Warm-up: Take out laptops and open your copy of the introduction to cells unit review guide [5]
- Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday [15 - 20]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [20]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2 (now late) Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching again this FRIDAY)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam
- Warm-up: Take out laptops and open your copy of the introduction to cells unit review guide [5]
- Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday [15 - 20]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [20]
- Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching again this FRIDAY)
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- Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere
- Warm-up: How has agriculture affected humans and the environment? [5]
- Introduction to and overview of Unit 6 (Agriculture) [5]
- Soil Analysis Lab [10]
- Lecture 1: Food Production [20]
- Allelopathy Lab formal report due tomorrow in Google Drive folders by midnight
- All lab notebooks must now be in my possession in order to receive any credit for the labs scheduled for scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete and submit Allelopathy Lab by 11:59 pm on 12/6
- Read “Farm Lobby” article
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam
- Warm-up: Take out laptops and open your copy of the introduction to cells unit review guide [5]
- Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday [15 - 20]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [20]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2 (now late) Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching again this FRIDAY)
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Friday, December 2, 2016
Daily Summary 12-02
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday Warm-up: What is the chemical composition of a typical biological cell membrane (what is it mostly made of)?
- What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [10]
- Last day to get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram stamped Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching FRIDAY; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SUBMITTED!)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday Warm-up: What is the chemical composition of a typical biological cell membrane (what is it mostly made of)?
- What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [10]
- Last day to get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram stamped Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching FRIDAY; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SUBMITTED!)
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Thursday, December 1, 2016
Cell Analogies Peer Evaluation Group Assignments
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Cell Analogies Peer Evaluation Group Assignments:
Group 1: Marieke, Sammy, Anthony D., Destiny, Scott
Group 2: Maddie, Elijah, Aja, Holden, Aaron
Group 3: Kylee, Ryan, Ben, Jennifer, Whitley
Group 4: Taylor, Katie, Bryce, Brenden, Kela
Group 5: Marcus, Rachel, Michael
Group 6: Tate, Seth, Liz, Annika, J.T., Luis
Group 7: Helen, Marco, Christina, Nolan
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BIOLOGY
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Cell Analogies Peer Evaluation Group Assignments:
Period 4
Group 1: Hermela, Viviana, Nick, Bea, Luz, Luis (all go to W103 with Mr. Friedman)
Group 2: Darielle, Josue, Gerardo, Alma, Isaiah, Aron (remain in X104 and go to designated table in prep room)
Group 3: Marco, Anthony O., Chris, Ashley, Haely, Grayson (all go to W103 with Mr. Friedman)
Group 4: Nate, Jesse, Aidan, Emelly, Anthony (all go to X105 with Mr. Powell)
Group 5: Karla, Nestor, Serriah, Panagioti, Ethan (remain in X104 and go to designated table in prep room)
Period 5
Group 1: Antonio, Ariel, Raul, Carolina, Khiet
Group 2: Carter, Makayla, Emanuel, Mario, Brianna
Group 3: Dylan, Alexis, Christian, Marco, Angelo, Anthony
Group 4: Max, Vanessa M., Lilah, Marcus, Jorge
Group 5: Nico, Desiree, Nessa P., Jake, Samuel
Group: 6: Shellie, Esteban, Elisha, Olivia, Taima
Period 6
Group 1: Joe, Jazmin, Josiah, Alejandro, Ruben, Miranda
Group 2: Josh, Jorge, Genesis, Fernando, Karime
Group 3: Victor, Charlie, Royce, Morgan, Trevor
Group 4: Walter, Jose, LuLu, Iber, Josue
Group 5: Anthony, Diana, Emily, Valdemar, Nick
Group 6: Sarah, Jaido, Paul, Rylee, Nolan
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Cell Analogies Peer Evaluation Group Assignments:
Group 1: Marieke, Sammy, Anthony D., Destiny, Scott
Group 2: Maddie, Elijah, Aja, Holden, Aaron
Group 3: Kylee, Ryan, Ben, Jennifer, Whitley
Group 4: Taylor, Katie, Bryce, Brenden, Kela
Group 5: Marcus, Rachel, Michael
Group 6: Tate, Seth, Liz, Annika, J.T., Luis
Group 7: Helen, Marco, Christina, Nolan
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BIOLOGY
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Cell Analogies Peer Evaluation Group Assignments:
Period 4
Group 1: Hermela, Viviana, Nick, Bea, Luz, Luis (all go to W103 with Mr. Friedman)
Group 2: Darielle, Josue, Gerardo, Alma, Isaiah, Aron (remain in X104 and go to designated table in prep room)
Group 3: Marco, Anthony O., Chris, Ashley, Haely, Grayson (all go to W103 with Mr. Friedman)
Group 4: Nate, Jesse, Aidan, Emelly, Anthony (all go to X105 with Mr. Powell)
Group 5: Karla, Nestor, Serriah, Panagioti, Ethan (remain in X104 and go to designated table in prep room)
Period 5
Group 1: Antonio, Ariel, Raul, Carolina, Khiet
Group 2: Carter, Makayla, Emanuel, Mario, Brianna
Group 3: Dylan, Alexis, Christian, Marco, Angelo, Anthony
Group 4: Max, Vanessa M., Lilah, Marcus, Jorge
Group 5: Nico, Desiree, Nessa P., Jake, Samuel
Group: 6: Shellie, Esteban, Elisha, Olivia, Taima
Period 6
Group 1: Joe, Jazmin, Josiah, Alejandro, Ruben, Miranda
Group 2: Josh, Jorge, Genesis, Fernando, Karime
Group 3: Victor, Charlie, Royce, Morgan, Trevor
Group 4: Walter, Jose, LuLu, Iber, Josue
Group 5: Anthony, Diana, Emily, Valdemar, Nick
Group 6: Sarah, Jaido, Paul, Rylee, Nolan
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Daily Summary 12-01
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam on Monday
- Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Study online unit review document to prep for unit exam
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use your knowledge of human populations and demography to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 5b Exam
- Warm-up: Unit 5b Exam FRQ rubric explanation [7]
- Unit 5b Exam FRQ scoring [25 - 30]
- scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Work time
- Submit lab notebooks by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab report (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday Warm-up: What is the chemical composition of a typical biological cell membrane (what is it mostly made of)?
- What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [10]
- Last day to get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram stamped Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching FRIDAY; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SUBMITTED!)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam on Monday
- Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
- Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Study online unit review document to prep for unit exam
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use your knowledge of human populations and demography to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 5b Exam
- Warm-up: Unit 5b Exam FRQ rubric explanation [7]
- Unit 5b Exam FRQ scoring [25 - 30]
- scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Work time
- Submit lab notebooks by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab report (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts; (2) Review intro to cells unit materials for exam on Monday Warm-up: What is the chemical composition of a typical biological cell membrane (what is it mostly made of)?
- What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [10]
- Last day to get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram stamped Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group [40]
- Turn in stamp log sheet #2
- Intro to cells online unit review (instructions on class website)
- Intro to cells unit exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE teaching FRIDAY; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SUBMITTED!)
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Daily Summary 11-30
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Daily Summary 11-29
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use your knowledge of human populations and demography to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 5b Exam
- Warm-up: How do the population issues confronting the US compare to/differ from those facing Bangladesh? [7]
- Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 5b Exam [55]
Check/stamp How Will Our Population Grow?, Age Structure Diagram, and “China” article questions [~15]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [~15]
scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use your knowledge of human populations and demography to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 5b Exam
- Warm-up: How do the population issues confronting the US compare to/differ from those facing Bangladesh? [7]
- Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 5b Exam [55]
Check/stamp How Will Our Population Grow?, Age Structure Diagram, and “China” article questions [~15]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [~15]
scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: What are the major functions of a cell’s membrane? [7]
- Get Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram checked/stamped
- Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [30]
- Work on Cell analogies slideshow project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting today; REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED!)
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Monday, November 28, 2016
Daily Summary 11-28
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
- Review cell theory [10]
- Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [15]
- Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How does hunger affect the overall development of human society? In a world of plenty, why are so many people food insecure (including over 42 million in the US alone)? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Key concepts review from Lectures 1, 2, and 3 [10]
- Lecture 4: Hunger [10 - 15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Unit 5b Exam
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
- Review cell theory [10]
- Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [15]
- Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
- Turn in Microscope Skills Lab (it is now late)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
- Review cell theory [10]
- Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [15]
- Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How does hunger affect the overall development of human society? In a world of plenty, why are so many people food insecure (including over 42 million in the US alone)? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Key concepts review from Lectures 1, 2, and 3 [10]
- Lecture 4: Hunger [10 - 15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Unit 5b Exam
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use thoughtful analogies to help yourself and your peers to understand the essential functions of major cell parts
- Warm-up: Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
- Review cell theory [10]
- Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [15]
- Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
- Turn in Microscope Skills Lab (it is now late)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Cell analogies slideshow project
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Daily Summary 11-23
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell composed of? If you put some of your TSOTS plant’s tissues on a slide and looked at them under the microscope, how would you identify its cells? [7]
- Finish and submit Lab: Microscope Skills
- Finish and submit Factors Affecting Enzymes lab worksheet and lab report (DUE TODAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How are human population dynamics different from those of other species on Earth? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Summarizing review of Lecture 1: Human Population Growth; Lecture 2: Demography and
- Demographics; and Lecture 3: Population Policy [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell composed of? If you put some of your TSOTS plant’s tissues on a slide and looked at them under the microscope, how would you identify its cells? [7]
- Finish and submit Lab: Microscope Skills
- Finish and submit Factors Affecting Enzymes lab worksheet (DUE TODAY by Midnight—share the file to jsbursch@gmail.com)
- TSOTS bonus post—see TSOTS website for details—must be posted by midnight tonight for any credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell composed of? If you put some of your TSOTS plant’s tissues on a slide and looked at them under the microscope, how would you identify its cells? [7]
- Finish and submit Lab: Microscope Skills
- Finish and submit Factors Affecting Enzymes lab worksheet and lab report (DUE TODAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How are human population dynamics different from those of other species on Earth? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Summarizing review of Lecture 1: Human Population Growth; Lecture 2: Demography and
- Demographics; and Lecture 3: Population Policy [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab (DUE DEC. 1)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell composed of? If you put some of your TSOTS plant’s tissues on a slide and looked at them under the microscope, how would you identify its cells? [7]
- Finish and submit Lab: Microscope Skills
- Finish and submit Factors Affecting Enzymes lab worksheet (DUE TODAY by Midnight—share the file to jsbursch@gmail.com)
- TSOTS bonus post—see TSOTS website for details—must be posted by midnight tonight for any credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting Tuesday; REMEMBER TO GET 4TH PERIOD TEACHER TO SIGN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!)
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Daily Summary 11-22
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
-Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab and all parts of Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
-Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab and all parts of Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Daily Summary 11-21
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
- Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab report and be sure it is shared with Mr. Bursch
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How are human population dynamics different from those of other species on Earth? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Lecture 1: Human Population Growth [20]
- Explain “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments
- Lecture 2: Demography and Demographics [20]
- Lecture 3: Population Policy [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
WGHS APES 2016 1st SEMESTER KEY DATES
- December 1: Lab Notebooks Due for Check
- December 1: Seed Density Lab Due
- December 6: Allelopathy Lab Report Due
- December 6: Warm-Up Notebooks Due for Check
- December 21: Period 1 Final (Combined Cumulative and Unit 6 Exam)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
-Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab and all parts of Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
- Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab report and be sure it is shared with Mr. Bursch
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Familiarize yourself with WGHS APES Unit 5b major topics in order to facilitate incorporation of new concepts into your existing mental framework for environmental science
- Warm-up: How are human population dynamics different from those of other species on Earth? [7]
- Check on Seed Density Lab seeds (Analysis DUE 12/1) [7]
- Lecture 1: Human Population Growth [20]
- Explain “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments
- Lecture 2: Demography and Demographics [20]
- Lecture 3: Population Policy [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete “Age structure Diagram” and “How Will Our Population Grow?” assignments for Tuesday, 11/29
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
WGHS APES 2016 1st SEMESTER KEY DATES
- December 1: Lab Notebooks Due for Check
- December 1: Seed Density Lab Due
- December 6: Allelopathy Lab Report Due
- December 6: Warm-Up Notebooks Due for Check
- December 21: Period 1 Final (Combined Cumulative and Unit 6 Exam)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Use a microscope to observe and describe small objects at three magnification levels making no more than 1 error
- Warm-up: What is a biological cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
-Introduction to the cell and an overview of microscopy, including cell size and scale demonstration [25]
- Lab: Microscope Skills [60]
- Finish Factors Affecting Enzymes lab (DUE WEDNESDAY)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Enzyme Lab and all parts of Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet
- Finish Microscope Skills lab (questions)
- Continue working on ESLP project (BioSITE meeting this week)
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Friday, November 18, 2016
Daily Summary 11-18
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Why are we using fresh grass to obtain peroxidase enzyme? What does this enzyme do in living cells? [5]
- Continue laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning your actual experiments, then assemble your materials and begin conducting your experiment. [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Why are we using fresh grass to obtain peroxidase enzyme? What does this enzyme do in living cells? [5]
- Continue laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning your actual experiments, then assemble your materials and begin conducting your experiment. [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Daily Summary 11-17
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Name the independent and dependent variables in your enzyme lab experiment. What were some of the controlled variables in your experiments? What refinements would you make to your experimental apparatus and/or procedure and why? [10]
- Finish Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function experiment—begin writing up your final report, which will need to be placed in the Google Docs folder of your team leader and then shared directly with jsbursch@gmail.com [80]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on enzymes lab report
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Accurately and rigorously score the 2 sets of FRQ from unit 5a exam using the scoring guide and sheets provided
- Warm-up: Unit 5a Exam scoring rubric explanation [10]
- Unit 5a Exam scoring [25 – 35]
- Check on Allelopathy and Seed Density experiments [15]
- scrAPESbooks [30]
- Lab work time [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Why are we using fresh grass to obtain peroxidase enzyme? What does this enzyme do in living cells? [5]
- Continue laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning your actual experiments, then assemble your materials and begin conducting your experiment. [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Name the independent and dependent variables in your enzyme lab experiment. What were some of the controlled variables in your experiments? What refinements would you make to your experimental apparatus and/or procedure and why? [10]
- Finish Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function experiment—begin writing up your final report, which will need to be placed in the Google Docs folder of your team leader and then shared directly with jsbursch@gmail.com [80]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on enzymes lab report
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Accurately and rigorously score the 2 sets of FRQ from unit 5a exam using the scoring guide and sheets provided
- Warm-up: Unit 5a Exam scoring rubric explanation [10]
- Unit 5a Exam scoring [25 – 35]
- Check on Allelopathy and Seed Density experiments [15]
- scrAPESbooks [30]
- Lab work time [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Why are we using fresh grass to obtain peroxidase enzyme? What does this enzyme do in living cells? [5]
- Continue laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning your actual experiments, then assemble your materials and begin conducting your experiment. [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Daily Summary 11-16
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is an independent variable in an experiment? A dependent variable? Controlled variables? [8]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is an independent variable in an experiment? A dependent variable? Controlled variables? [8]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Daily Summary 11-15
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Take out take-home enzymes quiz and a pen/pencil of any color other than black or blue [2]
- Correct enzymes take-home quiz [15 - 20]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for tomorrow [80]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on enzymes lab report
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 5a Exam [75]
- Check Mark-Recapture Lab Activity write-up
- Check on Allelopathy and Seed Density experiments
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is an independent variable in an experiment? A dependent variable? Controlled variables? [8]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Take out take-home enzymes quiz and a pen/pencil of any color other than black or blue [2]
- Correct enzymes take-home quiz [15 - 20]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for tomorrow [80]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on enzymes lab report
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 5a Exam [75]
- Check Mark-Recapture Lab Activity write-up
- Check on Allelopathy and Seed Density experiments
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is an independent variable in an experiment? A dependent variable? Controlled variables? [8]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [90]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Enzyme Lab Guide worksheet in Google Docs
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, November 14, 2016
Daily Summary 11-14
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for tomorrow [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Enzymes take-home quiz (due tomorrow at start of period)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: Check in on density and allelopathy experiments [8]
- Unit 5, Lecture 3: Reproductive Patterns [11]
- Unit 5, Lecture 4: Conservation of Populations [11]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Labs
- Finish Mark-Recapture Lab Activity write-up (DUE TOMORROW)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Directions for enzymes quiz [2]
- Enzymes quiz [15]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Thoroughly read Enzyme Lab Guide on class website
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for tomorrow [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Enzymes take-home quiz (due tomorrow at start of period)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: Check in on density and allelopathy experiments [8]
- Unit 5, Lecture 3: Reproductive Patterns [11]
- Unit 5, Lecture 4: Conservation of Populations [11]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Labs
- Finish Mark-Recapture Lab Activity write-up (DUE TOMORROW)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: Directions for enzymes quiz [2]
- Enzymes quiz [15]
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and be ready for the next class period—if you have not read all of the instructions for this lab, including the Enzyme Lab Guide, do that now! [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Thoroughly read Enzyme Lab Guide on class website
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Daily Summary 11-10
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP—due today
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: What are some measurable characteristics of a population? [5]
- Check in on Seed Density Lab experiment [10]
- Finish Unit 5, Lecture 2: Population Dynamics [10]
- Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation [40]
- Unit 5, Lecture 3: Reproductive Patterns [15]
- Unit 5, Lecture 4: Conservation of Populations [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
- Finish Mark-Recapture Lab Activity (DUE TUESDAY)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly (model-building stamp sheet) and Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP—due today
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation with no errors
- Warm-up: What are some measurable characteristics of a population? [5]
- Check in on Seed Density Lab experiment [10]
- Finish Unit 5, Lecture 2: Population Dynamics [10]
- Conduct Mark-Recapture Simulation [40]
- Unit 5, Lecture 3: Reproductive Patterns [15]
- Unit 5, Lecture 4: Conservation of Populations [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
- Finish Mark-Recapture Lab Activity (DUE TUESDAY)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly (model-building stamp sheet) and Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Daily Summary 11-09
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly (model-building stamp sheet) and Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
- Review enzymes notes [10]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly (model-building stamp sheet) and Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity write-up and submit ASAP
- Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Daily Summary 11-08
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Go over biomolecules / properties of water quiz [10]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Go over biomolecules / properties of water quiz [10]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, November 7, 2016
Daily Summary 11-07
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Set up seed density lab per instructions
- Warm-up: In ecological terms, what is a population? [5]
- Unit 5, Lecture 1: Population Characteristics [15-20]
- Set up Seed Density Lab, Check in on allelopathy experiment [40]
- Unit 5, Lecture 2: Population Dynamics [15-20]
- Work on Growth Rate practice exercises and or labs
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
- Complete pre-lab write up (heading, title, question/purpose, introduction, materials, procedure, empty data table) in lab notebook for Mark and Recapture simulation lab
- Finish Growth Rate practice exercises by next class period
- LITE reading assignment (112-118)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Go over biomolecules / properties of water quiz [10]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Set up seed density lab per instructions
- Warm-up: In ecological terms, what is a population? [5]
- Unit 5, Lecture 1: Population Characteristics [15-20]
- Set up Seed Density Lab, Check in on allelopathy experiment [40]
- Unit 5, Lecture 2: Population Dynamics [15-20]
- Work on Growth Rate practice exercises and or labs
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and Seed Density Lab
- Complete pre-lab write up (heading, title, question/purpose, introduction, materials, procedure, empty data table) in lab notebook for Mark and Recapture simulation lab
- Finish Growth Rate practice exercises by next class period
- LITE reading assignment (112-118)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
- Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
- Go over biomolecules / properties of water quiz [10]
- Introduction to enzymes [20]
- Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation activity (graphs and questions)
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Friday, November 4, 2016
Daily Summary 11-04
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [15]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [15]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Daily Summary 11-03
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing and explaining concepts of ecosystems dynamics by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 4 Exam
- Warm-up: FRQ scoring explanation [8]
- Unit 4 Exam FRQ peer scoring [20 - 30]
- Finish round 2 scrAPESbook presentations [20]
- Allelopathy lab work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [15]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing and explaining concepts of ecosystems dynamics by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 4 Exam
- Warm-up: FRQ scoring explanation [8]
- Unit 4 Exam FRQ peer scoring [20 - 30]
- Finish round 2 scrAPESbook presentations [20]
- Allelopathy lab work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [15]
- Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
- Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
- Make sure you reported TSOTS blog peer eval. scores
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Daily Summary 11-02
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Daily Summary 11-01
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing and explaining concepts of ecosystems dynamics by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 4 Exam
- Warm-up: Review major ideas from Otter article and last minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 4 Exam [50]
- Remaining Round 2 scrAPESbook presentations
- Allelopathy lab work time after exam
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing and explaining concepts of ecosystems dynamics by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 4 Exam
- Warm-up: Review major ideas from Otter article and last minute Q & A [10]
- Unit 4 Exam [50]
- Remaining Round 2 scrAPESbook presentations
- Allelopathy lab work time after exam
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Name the four major categories of biomolecules and give one example of each. [5]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations [30]
- Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
- Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer to me to get checked and stamped on log [~50]
- Water Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
- Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
- Next BioSITE meeting today during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, October 31, 2016
Daily Summary 10-31
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
- Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations (next class period)
- Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
- Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: What is one concept/term/idea from unit 4 (biodiversity and evolution) that is still not quite clear or continues to be confusing for you? [5 - 10]
- Stamp Conservation article questions [~5]
- Finish Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [10]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part II [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
- Review for Unit 4 Exam
- Read article: Otters, Urchins, Kelp, and a Whale of a Chain Reaction
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
- Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations (next class period)
- Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in before Friday for late credit
- Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
- Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
- Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations (next class period)
- Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
- Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: What is one concept/term/idea from unit 4 (biodiversity and evolution) that is still not quite clear or continues to be confusing for you? [5 - 10]
- Stamp Conservation article questions [~5]
- Finish Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [10]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part II [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
- Review for Unit 4 Exam
- Read article: Otters, Urchins, Kelp, and a Whale of a Chain Reaction
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
- Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
- Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
- TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations (next class period)
- Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in before Friday for late credit
- Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden, take photos
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
- Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Daily Summary 10-28
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Daily Summary 10-27
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: Describe a hypothetical or real example which demonstrates the concepts of fundamental and realized niche. [8]
- Check Allelopathy experimental procedure and materials [~8]
- Unit 4 Lecture 3: Community Interactions [15]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part I [25]
- Unit 4 Lecture 4: Biodiversity Loss [15]
- Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [15]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part II [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
- Read p.191-213 in Miller
- Article Reading and Questions: Conservation for the People; as you read, write down at least 5 questions you have about the ideas/information presented and discussed in the article
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: Describe a hypothetical or real example which demonstrates the concepts of fundamental and realized niche. [8]
- Check Allelopathy experimental procedure and materials [~8]
- Unit 4 Lecture 3: Community Interactions [15]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part I [25]
- Unit 4 Lecture 4: Biodiversity Loss [15]
- Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [15]
- Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part II [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
- Read p.191-213 in Miller
- Article Reading and Questions: Conservation for the People; as you read, write down at least 5 questions you have about the ideas/information presented and discussed in the article
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
- Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
- Finish Properties of Water Discussion, complete mini-lab, turn in
- Ecology Unit Exam correction (optional, due at end of period)
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab is now late—turn in ASAP for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Check on your Brassica plants out in the garden
- Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Daily Summary 10-26
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Daily Summary 10-25
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Create procedure for allelopathy experiment using information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: Describe allelopathy and how a researcher might determine whether or not a particular plant is using this strategy to suppress growth of potential competitors. [8]
- Finish Unit 4 Lecture 2: Speciation and Biodiversity [15] Watch portion of Planet Earth: Jungles [20]
- Unit 4 Lecture 3: Species Interactions [25]
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and/or Long-Term Research Project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review notes for Thursday’s Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz
- Write out full procedure for Allelopathy Lab (I will check Thurs.)
- Read p.105-122 in Miller
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Create procedure for allelopathy experiment using information gleaned from background research
- Warm-up: Describe allelopathy and how a researcher might determine whether or not a particular plant is using this strategy to suppress growth of potential competitors. [8]
- Finish Unit 4 Lecture 2: Speciation and Biodiversity [15] Watch portion of Planet Earth: Jungles [20]
- Unit 4 Lecture 3: Species Interactions [25]
- Work on Allelopathy Lab and/or Long-Term Research Project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review notes for Thursday’s Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz
- Write out full procedure for Allelopathy Lab (I will check Thurs.)
- Read p.105-122 in Miller
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
- Warm-up: Ecology Unit Exam post-test Q and A: What is one question from the test we just took that really left you wondering what the best answer really was? [5]
- Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
- Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on questions from properties of water lab
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Daily Summary 10-24
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results Warm-up: Describe allelopathy and how a researcher might determine whether or not a particular plant is using this strategy to suppress growth of potential competitors. [8 - 10]
- Check Bean Frequency Lab write-up [~8]
- Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Reading assignment: The Entangled Bank (see class website for link)
- Write out full detailed introduction, materials and methods, and procedure for Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results Warm-up: Describe allelopathy and how a researcher might determine whether or not a particular plant is using this strategy to suppress growth of potential competitors. [8 - 10]
- Check Bean Frequency Lab write-up [~8]
- Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
- Work on Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Reading assignment: The Entangled Bank (see class website for link)
- Write out full detailed introduction, materials and methods, and procedure for Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Friday, October 21, 2016
Daily Summary 10-21
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there?
- What is this phenomenon called? What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [8]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
-Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there?
- What is this phenomenon called? What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [8]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
-Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Daily Summary 10-20
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
- Warm-up: What are the mechanisms providing the natural variation upon which the selective forces of nature act? [5]
- Complete Bean Frequency Lab [40 - 60]
- Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
- Introduce/Begin Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Bean Frequency Lab Analysis in your lab notebooks for Monday, 10/19
- LITE reading assignment (see Unit 4 Instructional Calendar)
- Write out procedure for Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there?
- What is this phenomenon called? What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [8]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
-Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
- Warm-up: What are the mechanisms providing the natural variation upon which the selective forces of nature act? [5]
- Complete Bean Frequency Lab [40 - 60]
- Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
- Introduce/Begin Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Bean Frequency Lab Analysis in your lab notebooks for Monday, 10/19
- LITE reading assignment (see Unit 4 Instructional Calendar)
- Write out procedure for Allelopathy Lab
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
- Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there?
- What is this phenomenon called? What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [8]
- Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review [30]
- Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
-Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
- Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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