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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: 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]
- Introduction to Evolution [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring [30]
- Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project [12]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge due Wednesday
- Last chance to turn in DNA Unit / Genetics Unit stamp log
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Genetics Engineering Challenge
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Daily Summary 02-27
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HONORS 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]
- Introduction to Evolution [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring [30]
- Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project [12]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge due Wednesday
- Last chance to turn in DNA Unit / Genetics Unit stamp log
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Genetics Engineering Challenge
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address? Explain your answer. [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [20]
- Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [30]
- Project: Water Use: Class data collection/analysis [10]
- Independent research project interviews, day 3
- Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Water Quality Project data analysis (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
- Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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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]
- Introduction to Evolution [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring [30]
- Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project [12]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge due Wednesday
- Last chance to turn in DNA Unit / Genetics Unit stamp log
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Genetics Engineering Challenge
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HONORS 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]
- Introduction to Evolution [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring [30]
- Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project [12]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge due Wednesday
- Last chance to turn in DNA Unit / Genetics Unit stamp log
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Genetics Engineering Challenge
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address? Explain your answer. [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [20]
- Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [30]
- Project: Water Use: Class data collection/analysis [10]
- Independent research project interviews, day 3
- Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Water Quality Project data analysis (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
- Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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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]
- Introduction to Evolution [15]
- Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring [30]
- Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project [12]
- Genetics Unit Exam corrections [20]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge due Wednesday
- Last chance to turn in DNA Unit / Genetics Unit stamp log
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Genetics Engineering Challenge
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Daily Summary 02-16
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HONORS 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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [10]
- Genetics Bingo [30]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (due tonight)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
- Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [15]
- Lab: WQI introduction and pre-lab in class [30]
- Film: Cadillac Desert, continued [15]
- Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [15]
- Independent research project interviews, day 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
- Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
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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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [10]
- Genetics Bingo [30]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (due tonight)
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HONORS 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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [10]
- Genetics Bingo [30]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (due tonight)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
- Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [15]
- Lab: WQI introduction and pre-lab in class [30]
- Film: Cadillac Desert, continued [15]
- Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [15]
- Independent research project interviews, day 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
- Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
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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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [10]
- Genetics Bingo [30]
- Genetics Unit Exam [60]
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (due tonight)
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Daily Summary 02-15
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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: 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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [65]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY / FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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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: 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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [65]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY / FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Daily Summary 02-14
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HONORS 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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 4 (last day) [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [50]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]
- Lab: WQI time (9:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot)
- Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (segments 4-6, Mulholland’s Dream) [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]
- Independent research project interviews, day 1
- Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [65]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY / FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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HONORS 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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 4 (last day) [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [50]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]
- Lab: WQI time (9:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot)
- Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (segments 4-6, Mulholland’s Dream) [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]
- Independent research project interviews, day 1
- Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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: Directions for Genetic Engineering Challenge [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics Engineering Challenge [65]
- Check Genetics disorder questions (CF and sickle cell) [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY / FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Engineering Challenge
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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Monday, February 13, 2017
Assignment: Genetic Engineering Challenge
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Genetic Engineering Challenge
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Genetic Engineering Challenge
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Genetic Engineering and Related Biotechnologies
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Daily Summary 02-13
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HONORS 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 3 [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
- Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
- Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
- Independent research project interviews begin tomorrow—be ready!
- Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Genetics Unit Midpoint Quiz (5th period only) [25]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (next day) [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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HONORS 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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 3 [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Thursday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped [~30]
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
- Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
- Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
- Independent research project interviews begin tomorrow—be ready!
- Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
- Genetics Unit Midpoint Quiz (5th period only) [25]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (next day) [10]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 DUE Friday!
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3 checked / stamped
- Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Genetic Disorders
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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Read the following articles and then answer the questions in your own copy of the the document linked down below
Summaries and questions about cystic fibrosis (CF) and sickle cell anemia
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Read the following articles and then answer the questions in your own copy of the the document linked down below
- What is a genetic disorder?
- What are single gene disorders?
- What is genetic testing?
- What is cystic fibrosis?
- What is sickle cell anemia?
Summaries and questions about cystic fibrosis (CF) and sickle cell anemia
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
Daily Summary 02-09
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HONORS 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 2 [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
- Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
- Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (optional) [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz (5th period will take on Monday) [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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HONORS 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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 2 [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
- Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
- Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
- Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
- Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
- Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances (optional) [10]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics / X-linked genetics practice [10]
- Genetics Midpoint Quiz (5th period will take on Monday) [25]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7: Flower Dissection [40]
- Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 checked / stamped [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 3
- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Daily Summary 02-08
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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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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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet [30]
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances will be on next day
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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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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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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet [30]
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances will be on next day
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Daily Summary 02-07
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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- 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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 1 [30]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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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: Unit 8 Exam FRQ Rubric Explanation [5]
- Unit 8 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [25]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources [20]
- AP pre-registration
- Independent research project interviews
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment: pp. 317-324
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BIOLOGY
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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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet [30]
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances will be on next day
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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- 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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances, Day 1 [30]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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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: Unit 8 Exam FRQ Rubric Explanation [5]
- Unit 8 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
- scrAPESbook presentations [25]
- Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources [20]
- AP pre-registration
- Independent research project interviews
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Miller LITE reading assignment: pp. 317-324
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BIOLOGY
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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 does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
- Go over Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [10 – 15]
- Calculating probabilities for sex-linked dominant/recessive, co-dominant, and incompletely dominant inheritance patterns [30]
- X-linked genetics worksheet [30]
- Work on Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Meiosis Performance Art performances will be on next day
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- X-linked genetics worksheet (the one w/the fly on it)
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Monday, February 6, 2017
Daily Summary 02-06
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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- 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 an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
- Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
- Start Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Check Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [~15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- Meiosis performance art
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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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: Unit 8 Exam Answer Sheet Set-up [1]
- Unit 8 Exam [50]
- Check and stamp LC50 Lab (after exam, otherwise, by 3:00 pm)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Make sure scrAPESbook articles #8 and #9 are in your book
- Work on independent research project (interviews this week)
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BIOLOGY
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- 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 an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
- Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
- Start Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Check Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (one more day to finish)
- Turn in GATTACA questions for late credit
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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- 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 an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
- Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
- Start Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Check Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice [~15]
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
- Meiosis performance art
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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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: Unit 8 Exam Answer Sheet Set-up [1]
- Unit 8 Exam [50]
- Check and stamp LC50 Lab (after exam, otherwise, by 3:00 pm)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Make sure scrAPESbook articles #8 and #9 are in your book
- Work on independent research project (interviews this week)
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BIOLOGY
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- 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 an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity and, ultimately, the formation of new species from existing ones? [10]
- Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
- Start Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 2 and Leg 3 [15]
- Check Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (one more day to finish)
- Turn in GATTACA questions for late credit
- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 (Thursday/Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Legs 2 and 3 (Punnett square practice)
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Daily Summary 02-03
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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: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Genetics with a Smile activity (period 5 only) [25]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out (Monday for 5th) [25]
- Replacement Credit: Meiosis performance art: write and perform (next week) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday, except 5th period)
- Meiosis performance art (optional replacement assignment)
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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: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Genetics with a Smile activity (period 5 only) [25]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out (Monday for 5th) [25]
- Replacement Credit: Meiosis performance art: write and perform (next week) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday, except 5th period)
- Meiosis performance art (optional replacement assignment)
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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Daily Summary 02-02
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out [25]
- Meiosis performance art: write & perform (Tuesday) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday)
- Meiosis performance art
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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: Record your responses to scrAPESbook presenters’ questions as your warm-up for today. 3 to 5 scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Use class lab data to graphically estimate 24-hour LC50 of copper sulfate on Tubifex tubifex [20]
- Clean up any remaining lab materials [10]
- Unit 8 Reading Quiz 2 [20]
- Free work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- (1) Read The Pollution Within; (2) begin to review for Unit 8 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Genetics with a Smile activity (period 5 only) [25]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out (Monday for 5th) [25]
- Replacement Credit: Meiosis performance art: write and perform (next week) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday, except 5th period)
- Meiosis performance art (optional replacement assignment)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out [25]
- Meiosis performance art: write & perform (Tuesday) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday)
- Meiosis performance art
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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: Record your responses to scrAPESbook presenters’ questions as your warm-up for today. 3 to 5 scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Use class lab data to graphically estimate 24-hour LC50 of copper sulfate on Tubifex tubifex [20]
- Clean up any remaining lab materials [10]
- Unit 8 Reading Quiz 2 [20]
- Free work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- (1) Read The Pollution Within; (2) begin to review for Unit 8 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Define additional genetics terms (see next slide) and use them to correctly answer questions about the flow of genetic information from generation to generation and the maintenance of genetic diversity of life on Earth
- Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [6]
- Genetics with a Smile activity (period 5 only) [25]
- Explanation of meiosis and comparison to mitosis [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1: group discussion, report out (Monday for 5th) [25]
- Replacement Credit: Meiosis performance art: write and perform (next week) a short song, skit, dance, or poem which accurately explains meiosis in detail
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (start in class, DUE Monday)
- Turn in GATTACA questions
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE Monday, except 5th period)
- Meiosis performance art (optional replacement assignment)
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Daily Summary 02-01
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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: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information from generation to generation
- Warm-up: GATTACA post/pre-viewing discussion—please take out your GATTACA viewing guide [10]
- Finish watching GATTACA (except 4th period) [12]
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion [10]
- Intro to Genetics [15]
- Genetics with a Smile activity [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish GATTACA movie questions—due Thursday.
- Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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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: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information from generation to generation
- Warm-up: GATTACA post/pre-viewing discussion—please take out your GATTACA viewing guide [10]
- Finish watching GATTACA (except 4th period) [12]
- GATTACA post-viewing discussion [10]
- Intro to Genetics [15]
- Genetics with a Smile activity [25]
- Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish GATTACA movie questions—due Thursday.
- Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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