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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:
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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
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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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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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