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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury
- Warm-up: Reading quiz #3 [10]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex: graph and wrap-up [30]
- Lecture 3: Risk Regulation (review) [15 - 20]
- Unit 8 Review [25 - 40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Unit 8 exam
- Finish LC50 Lab (DUE MONDAY)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Explain the essence of the modern theory of biological evolution and the contributions of Charles Darwin to this theory
- Warm-up: What is the basic general definition for the word evolution? How is this word/meaning applied to living things? [10]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Introduction to Evolution Continued [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS activity and Student Blog Post Assignment #5: Flower Dissection [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Add details to your Student Blog Post Assignment #5 (Flower Dissection) post (DUE next Friday)
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Daily Summary 01-27
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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 comprehension of elementary genetics principles by correctly answering 70% or more of questions on Genetics Unit Exam
- Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet [5]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Introduction to Evolution [10]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Think about which service learning project you may want to do
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate comprehension of elementary genetics principles by correctly answering 70% or more of questions on Genetics Unit Exam
- Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet [5]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Introduction to Evolution [10]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Think about which service learning project you may want to do
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Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Daily Summary 01-26
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Reading quiz [10]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex [40]
- http://toxicology.usu.edu/660/html/principles.html
- Lecture 2: Toxicology (review) [10]
- Lecture 3: Risk Regulation: [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Articles: Briefing Monsanto and Comparison of the Effects of Three GM Corn Varieties
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate comprehension of elementary genetics principles by correctly answering 70% or more of questions on Genetics Unit Exam
- Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet [5]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Introduction to Evolution [10]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Think about which service learning project you may want to do
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Reading quiz [10]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex [40]
- http://toxicology.usu.edu/660/html/principles.html
- Lecture 2: Toxicology (review) [10]
- Lecture 3: Risk Regulation: [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Articles: Briefing Monsanto and Comparison of the Effects of Three GM Corn Varieties
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate comprehension of elementary genetics principles by correctly answering 70% or more of questions on Genetics Unit Exam
- Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet [5]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Introduction to Evolution [10]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Think about which service learning project you may want to do
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Daily Summary 01-25
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Take out lab notebooks for stamp, change all instances of “blackworm” or “California blackworm” to “sludge worm” and all instances of “Lumbriculus variegatus” to “Tubifex tubifex” and Medium concentration is now 20ml solution to 180ml of H20 [5]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex [40]
- Cleanup [8-10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Article: Pharmaceuticals in Waterways
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: What is one limitation of Punnett squares and predictive genetics? [8]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
- Introduction to and assignment of Spring ESLP projects [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Take out lab notebooks for stamp, change all instances of “blackworm” or “California blackworm” to “sludge worm” and all instances of “Lumbriculus variegatus” to “Tubifex tubifex” and Medium concentration is now 20ml solution to 180ml of H20 [5]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex [40]
- Cleanup [8-10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Article: Pharmaceuticals in Waterways
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: What is one limitation of Punnett squares and predictive genetics? [8]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
- Introduction to and assignment of Spring ESLP projects [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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Friday, January 22, 2016
Daily Summary 01-22
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: Use a Punnett square diagram to show the probability of a baby having attached earlobes if the attached type (L) is completely dominant to detached (l) and the two parents are both heterozygous for the earlobe type gene. [10]
- Punnett squares review [20]
- Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [40]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: Use a Punnett square diagram to show the probability of a baby having attached earlobes if the attached type (L) is completely dominant to detached (l) and the two parents are both heterozygous for the earlobe type gene. [10]
- Punnett squares review [20]
- Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [40]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Daily Summary 01-21
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Take out a sheet of paper and give it a standard heading and the assignment name “Unit 8
- Reading Quiz #1” [15]
- Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health, Part 2 [15]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Lumbriculus variegates:
- Introduction [15]
- Lab: Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
- Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
- Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology, Part 1 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE pp. 446 – 462
- Article: The Pollution Within
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: Use a Punnett square diagram to show the probability of a baby having attached earlobes if the attached type (L) is completely dominant to detached (l) and the two parents are both heterozygous for the earlobe type gene. [10]
- Punnett squares review [20]
- Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [40]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
- Warm-up: Take out a sheet of paper and give it a standard heading and the assignment name “Unit 8
- Reading Quiz #1” [15]
- Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health, Part 2 [15]
- Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Lumbriculus variegates:
- Introduction [15]
- Lab: Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
- Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
- Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology, Part 1 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE pp. 446 – 462
- Article: The Pollution Within
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: Use a Punnett square diagram to show the probability of a baby having attached earlobes if the attached type (L) is completely dominant to detached (l) and the two parents are both heterozygous for the earlobe type gene. [10]
- Punnett squares review [20]
- Finish Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [40]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
- Correct Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Review for Genetics Unit Exam on Tuesday/Wednesday
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Daily Summary 01-20
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: ? [10]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [10]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice), DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD;
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4, DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: ? [10]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [10]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice), DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD;
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4, DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Daily Summary 01-19
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam free response
- Warm-up: Unit 7 FRQ rubric explanation and Q & A [8 -10]
- Unit 7 Exam FRQ Scoring [25 - 30]
- Unit 8 Overview [5]
- Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
- Start Test Correction for Unit 7 Exam MC [20]
- Independent research project individual progress interviews [~20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading for 1/19 (see Unit 8 instructional calendar)
- Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: ? [10]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [10]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice), DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD;
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4, DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam free response
- Warm-up: Unit 7 FRQ rubric explanation and Q & A [8 -10]
- Unit 7 Exam FRQ Scoring [25 - 30]
- Unit 8 Overview [5]
- Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
- Start Test Correction for Unit 7 Exam MC [20]
- Independent research project individual progress interviews [~20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading for 1/19 (see Unit 8 instructional calendar)
- Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
- Warm-up: ? [10]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [10]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- Go over Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4 [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice), DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD;
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4, DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Friday, January 15, 2016
Daily Summary 01-15
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Daily Summary 01-14
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Check / Stamp Cookie Mining Lab [~10]
- Unit 7 Exam [50]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on independent research projects—individual progress interviews will take place next week
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 67% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [10]
- Check / Stamp Cookie Mining Lab [~10]
- Unit 7 Exam [50]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Work on independent research projects—individual progress interviews will take place next week
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What are the major differences between meiotic cell division and mitotic cell division?
- What does meiosis make possible for those species of organisms who have the ability to do it? [10]
- Turn in completed GATTACA movie guide
-Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 [20]
- Meiosis and genetics basics quiz [25]
- Probabilities for genetic inheritance and Punnett squares [20]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Punnett square practice: DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Daily Summary 01-13
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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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: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Daily Summary 01-12
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
- Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40]
- Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Thursday
- Review for Unit 7 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
- Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40]
- Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Thursday
- Review for Unit 7 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the information contained in the sequences of DNA bases in an organism’s cells determines the traits that organism exhibits and (2) how this information is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is a gene? How many genes do you think humans have? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA (periods 4 and 5 only)
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion (periods 4 and 5 only)
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
- Meiosis and genetics overview review [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #4
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Daily Summary 01-11
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two factors that determine an ecosystem’s fire regime and explain how human activity can affect these two factors thereby altering any given fire regime. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read Miller: pp. 234-246; pp.251-274; Island Biogeography
- Complete Mining Lab Pre-Lab: Copy Title, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, and Data Tables
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is the value of including/exploring bioethical questions in science courses? How has watching GATTACA influenced your views on genetic engineering? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general process of mining using the correct industry terminology, (2) explain how past and present mining activities on Earth impact all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can address the major issues/problems associated with all major forms of mining
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two factors that determine an ecosystem’s fire regime and explain how human activity can affect these two factors thereby altering any given fire regime. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (Period 3 ONLY) [20] / Watch Life in Syntropy (Period 1 ONLY) [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read Miller: pp. 234-246; pp.251-274; Island Biogeography
- Complete Mining Lab Pre-Lab: Copy Title, Introduction, Materials, Procedure, and Data Tables
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: What is the value of including/exploring bioethical questions in science courses? How has watching GATTACA influenced your views on genetic engineering? [10]
- Watch remainder of GATTACA
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete GATTACA movie guide (all parts): DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD FOR UP TO 45 points.
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Friday, January 8, 2016
Daily Summary 01-08
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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: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
Warm-up: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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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: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
Warm-up: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Thursday, January 7, 2016
Daily Summary 01-07
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [25]
- Video: Fire Wars [30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read (reread) pp. 230 in Miller
- Read Fire Dependent Ecosystems
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
Warm-up: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
- Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [20]
- Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [25]
- Video: Fire Wars [30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read (reread) pp. 230 in Miller
- Read Fire Dependent Ecosystems
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
Warm-up: If you could use genetic engineering technology to determine the traits your child was going to have, would you use it? Why or why not? What do you think might be an unintended consequence for humanity of using such technology? [10]
- Film: GATTACA [20]
- GATTACA discussion: What is the story about so far? Who are the main characters and what is the essence of the plot? [15]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Daily Summary 01-06
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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: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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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: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Daily Summary 01-05
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
- Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
- Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
- Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
- Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
- Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
- Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
- Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
- Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
- Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
- Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
- Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to explain how the information that leads to the traits an organism exhibits is passed from one generation to the next
- Warm-up: Sketch a flow diagram showing how a baby zebra would come into existence, starting with the mother zebra and father zebra. Use drawings if it helps and try to use scientific terminology—it is more precise and universal than slang terms [9]
- What’s coming up this semester in Mr. Bursch’s Biology Class? [8]
- Gene flow basics: Genetics with a Smile [20]
- Film: GATTACA [50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Ponder the impacts we are having on our own species by intentionally altering our DNA in the pursuit of “better” human beings
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