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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25]
(1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped;
(2) finish Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) and turn in; and
(3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
Seed Lab accessibility/completeness check, TSOTS scoring [~60]
TSOTS Brassica oleracea seedling transplanting will take place the week we return from fall break
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than Friday, 3:30 pm and have a great fall break!
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives:
Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Weather, climate, and biomes quiz [20]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations [25]
Work on NPP experiment and lab report / Check NPP Introduction draft [45]
Check/stamp Biome Graphic Organizer [~20]
Water NPP grass patch [8]
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 3:30 pm today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 10/9, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
Miller: read pp. 181-187
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Friday, September 28, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Daily Summary 09-27
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25] (1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped; (2) finish Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) and turn in; and (3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
TSOTS scoring [~60]
TSOTS Brassica oleracea seedling transplanting will take place the week we return from fall break
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than Friday, 3:30 pm and have a great fall break!
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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 explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25] (1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped; (2) finish Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) and turn in; and (3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
TSOTS scoring [~60]
TSOTS Brassica oleracea seedling transplanting will take place the week we return from fall break
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than Friday, 3:30 pm and have a great fall break!
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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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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Daily Summary 09-26
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Name/describe the 4 major atmospheric layers [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 2: Ocean Circulation [20]
Water NPP grass patch [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 3: Terrestrial Biomes [20]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
Work on Biome Graphic Organizer
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 3:30 pm Friday
Weather, climate, and biomes quiz on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 9/28, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
Miller: Read pp. 169-172
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Name/describe the 4 major atmospheric layers [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 2: Ocean Circulation [20]
Water NPP grass patch [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 3: Terrestrial Biomes [20]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
Work on Biome Graphic Organizer
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 3:30 pm Friday
Weather, climate, and biomes quiz on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 9/28, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
Miller: Read pp. 169-172
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Daily Summary 09-25
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, September 24, 2018
Daily Summary 09-24
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your TSOTS SBPA #1 and SBPA #2 have been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your Seed Germination Experiment lab report has been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Verify scoring of Unit 2 Exam FRQs, continue work on NPP experiment
Warm-up: What are some examples of weather and climate? [8]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ scoring verification [5 - 10]
Water NPP grass patch / last chance for stamp on Trophic Level Activity [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 1: Weather and Climate [10 - 15]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations on 9/26
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/12)
Miller: Re-read pp. 147-152; read p. 152-165
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your TSOTS SBPA #1 and SBPA #2 have been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your Seed Germination Experiment lab report has been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Verify scoring of Unit 2 Exam FRQs, continue work on NPP experiment
Warm-up: What are some examples of weather and climate? [8]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ scoring verification [5 - 10]
Water NPP grass patch / last chance for stamp on Trophic Level Activity [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 1: Weather and Climate [10 - 15]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations on 9/26
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/12)
Miller: Re-read pp. 147-152; read p. 152-165
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Saturday, September 22, 2018
Daily Summary 09-21
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam Warm-up: Explain Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring. [10]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring [25 - 35]
AP Environmental Science Exam format [10]
Go over formal lab report expectations and guidelines [10]
Collect first round of NPP data and water grass patch [30 – 40]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
TBA
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam Warm-up: Explain Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring. [10]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring [25 - 35]
AP Environmental Science Exam format [10]
Go over formal lab report expectations and guidelines [10]
Collect first round of NPP data and water grass patch [30 – 40]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
TBA
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Daily Summary 09-20
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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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 draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
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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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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Daily Summary 09-19
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [25]
Ecosystem Map Poster [45] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~45]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~45]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~45]
Make sure Seed Germination Lab is actually published! [~45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin / continue planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Unit 2: Last Chance Q & A [10]
Unit 2 Exam [50]
Go over NPP experiment and report requirements [10]
Water NPP grass patch and collect first round of data [20 – 30]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
AP Exam format and scoring [10]
FRQ peer scoring instructions and scoring [30]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [25]
Ecosystem Map Poster [45] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~45]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~45]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~45]
Make sure Seed Germination Lab is actually published! [~45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin / continue planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Unit 2: Last Chance Q & A [10]
Unit 2 Exam [50]
Go over NPP experiment and report requirements [10]
Water NPP grass patch and collect first round of data [20 – 30]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
AP Exam format and scoring [10]
FRQ peer scoring instructions and scoring [30]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Daily Summary 09-18
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [25]
Ecosystem Map Poster [45] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~45]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~45]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~45]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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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 draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [25]
Ecosystem Map Poster [45] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~45]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~45]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~45]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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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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Monday, September 17, 2018
Daily Summary 09-17
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives:
Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)?
What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and trophic levels to complete Trophic Level Activity with no more than 1 error
Warm-up: At which trophic levels do you feed? Sketch a food web diagram based on your typical eating habits with you in the middle and including all of the organisms that go into your food. [10]
Lectures 5 (Nutrients) and 6 (Energy Movement) [25]
NPP sampling procedure and data collection [10]
Remember to attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical Lab notebooks due by end of day (3:30) today for 1st scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing for Unit 2 exam (Wednesday)
Trophic Level Activity and Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheets are on website), DUE 9/19
Fill out free / reduced lunch app. to be eligible for $5 AP exams
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives:
Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)?
What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and trophic levels to complete Trophic Level Activity with no more than 1 error
Warm-up: At which trophic levels do you feed? Sketch a food web diagram based on your typical eating habits with you in the middle and including all of the organisms that go into your food. [10]
Lectures 5 (Nutrients) and 6 (Energy Movement) [25]
NPP sampling procedure and data collection [10]
Remember to attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical Lab notebooks due by end of day (3:30) today for 1st scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing for Unit 2 exam (Wednesday)
Trophic Level Activity and Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheets are on website), DUE 9/19
Fill out free / reduced lunch app. to be eligible for $5 AP exams
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Sunday, September 16, 2018
Daily Summary 09-14
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what could be their impact [10]
Conclude and clean up your experiments and work on your final lab reports / TSOTS blogs [30]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [35] Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Wed. at latest)
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2, all parts posted by midnight tonight
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Score Energy and geological processes quiz [8]
Continue scrAPESbook presentations [15 - 20]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8 - 10]
Rock ID lab practical [30]
Attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Trophic Level Activity (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Lab notebooks due by end of day Monday for 1st scoring round
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin reviewing for Unit 2 exam
Trophic Level Activity (DUE 9/19)
NPP hypothesis and procedure in lab notebook by Monday
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what could be their impact [10]
Conclude and clean up your experiments and work on your final lab reports / TSOTS blogs [30]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [35] Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Wed. at latest)
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2, all parts posted by midnight tonight
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Score Energy and geological processes quiz [8]
Continue scrAPESbook presentations [15 - 20]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8 - 10]
Rock ID lab practical [30]
Attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Trophic Level Activity (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Lab notebooks due by end of day Monday for 1st scoring round
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin reviewing for Unit 2 exam
Trophic Level Activity (DUE 9/19)
NPP hypothesis and procedure in lab notebook by Monday
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Daily Summary 09-13
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what are some potential impacts of these actions? [8 - 10]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [25]
Q and A / discussion on chapters watched so far [10]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [10]
Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2
Begin planning your ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what are some potential impacts of these actions? [8 - 10]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [25]
Q and A / discussion on chapters watched so far [10]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [10]
Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2
Begin planning your ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Daily Summary 09-12
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems; finish seed experiments Warm-up: Think about the definition of ecology. How exactly do you think the study of ecology might be applied to farming (the production of plants, fungi, and animals for food and fiber)? [8]
Begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [35]
Socratic discussion: Do people have a right to know what is in their food? [35]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [20]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Sketch a diagram of the rock cycle. Use simple illustrations and appropriate vocabulary in your diagram. [8]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4
Energy and geological processes quiz
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8-10]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [30]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/14)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/17)
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems; finish seed experiments Warm-up: Think about the definition of ecology. How exactly do you think the study of ecology might be applied to farming (the production of plants, fungi, and animals for food and fiber)? [8]
Begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [35]
Socratic discussion: Do people have a right to know what is in their food? [35]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [20]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Sketch a diagram of the rock cycle. Use simple illustrations and appropriate vocabulary in your diagram. [8]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4
Energy and geological processes quiz
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8-10]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [30]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/14)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/17)
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Daily Summary 09-11
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems
Warm-up: Do animals have the right to a certain quality of life? [9]
Start watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [20]
Socratic Discussion: Do people have the right to know what is in their food? [30]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Finish TSOTS SBPA #2 ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Next class day: continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5-7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
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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 knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems
Warm-up: Do animals have the right to a certain quality of life? [9]
Start watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [20]
Socratic Discussion: Do people have the right to know what is in their food? [30]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Finish TSOTS SBPA #2 ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Next class day: continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5-7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
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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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Monday, September 10, 2018
Daily Summary 09-10
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Brainstorm ideas for your ESLP project
Warm-up: If you still have not turned it in, take out your Germination of Seeds lab write-up, make sure it is neat and complete and that your graph is properly titled and labeled—make sure your name is on it too! Otherwise, write down some of the Ecology Service Learning projects that seem interesting [5]
Turn in Germination of Seeds lab—last day to get full credit! [~5]
More about the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) and why its primary focus is on food [5]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Tomorrow: begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1-3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Continue thinking about your ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment; confirm that your TSOTS team blog is set up and first two assignments are complete/published
Warm-up: Can you name at least one farm or farmer directly responsible for producing some of the food you eat? Why do you think it might be important for us to know who manages the production of our foods? In what ways do you think farmers might behave/work as biologists (scientists)? [10]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [~25]
Begin Ecology Service Learning Projects (ESLP) signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your list of preferred ESLP projects from the sign-up sheet or fill out proposal form for your own unique project if you have not yet signed up for an ESLP Round 1 Fall Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: What are the three main types of rock? What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? [5]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [40]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Energy and geological processes quiz postponed to Wednesday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/14) Energy and geological processes quiz on Wednesday
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4—know the structure of the planet, from core to crust, and the major tenets of tectonic theory
Read/re-read pp. 355-357
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Brainstorm ideas for your ESLP project
Warm-up: If you still have not turned it in, take out your Germination of Seeds lab write-up, make sure it is neat and complete and that your graph is properly titled and labeled—make sure your name is on it too! Otherwise, write down some of the Ecology Service Learning projects that seem interesting [5]
Turn in Germination of Seeds lab—last day to get full credit! [~5]
More about the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) and why its primary focus is on food [5]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Tomorrow: begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1-3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Continue thinking about your ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment; confirm that your TSOTS team blog is set up and first two assignments are complete/published
Warm-up: Can you name at least one farm or farmer directly responsible for producing some of the food you eat? Why do you think it might be important for us to know who manages the production of our foods? In what ways do you think farmers might behave/work as biologists (scientists)? [10]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [~25]
Begin Ecology Service Learning Projects (ESLP) signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your list of preferred ESLP projects from the sign-up sheet or fill out proposal form for your own unique project if you have not yet signed up for an ESLP Round 1 Fall Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: What are the three main types of rock? What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? [5]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [40]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Energy and geological processes quiz postponed to Wednesday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/14) Energy and geological processes quiz on Wednesday
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4—know the structure of the planet, from core to crust, and the major tenets of tectonic theory
Read/re-read pp. 355-357
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Friday, September 7, 2018
APES: ROCK WALK / ROCK ID BOOKLET RESOURCES
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ROCK WALK / ROCK ID BOOKLET RESOURCES
Create a Rock ID Book that will assist you in identifying several unknown rock samples.
*You will not be able to do any acid or hardness test to identify your rocks.
Explore the samples around the room to get an idea of the types of rocks that you will be required to identify on Thursday.
Your ID Booklet should have the following:
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ROCK WALK / ROCK ID BOOKLET RESOURCES
Create a Rock ID Book that will assist you in identifying several unknown rock samples.
*You will not be able to do any acid or hardness test to identify your rocks.
Explore the samples around the room to get an idea of the types of rocks that you will be required to identify on Thursday.
Your ID Booklet should have the following:
- Title and cover artwork
- One or two pages summarizing the rock cycle, including a diagram
- Definitions of rocks (including the three major types) and minerals
- Entries for as many minerals and rocks as you have time to draw and detail
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Thursday, September 6, 2018
Daily Summary 09-06
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Test
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Review/Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers [8]
Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review [10]
Fundamental Science Skills quiz [30]
Discuss Germination of Seeds lab results, look at sample graph then create your own
Turn in the lab [20]
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [30]
Plant more of your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~30]
Begin ESLP signups / Tour of WGHS GOLD gardens [15 – 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog before midnight tonight
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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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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Test
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Review/Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers [8]
Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review [10]
Fundamental Science Skills quiz [30]
Discuss Germination of Seeds lab results, look at sample graph then create your own
Turn in the lab [20]
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [30]
Plant more of your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~30]
Begin ESLP signups / Tour of WGHS GOLD gardens [15 – 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog before midnight tonight
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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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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Daily Summary 09-05
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [25 – 30]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
WGHS GOLD gardens tour [20]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can. (Pre-lab check) [8]
Lecture 1: Energy, video (Earth’s Energy Budget) [5]
Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
Water NPP grass patch [7]
Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OR
scrAPESbooks (option not selected will happen Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/7)
Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [25 – 30]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
WGHS GOLD gardens tour [20]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can. (Pre-lab check) [8]
Lecture 1: Energy, video (Earth’s Energy Budget) [5]
Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
Water NPP grass patch [7]
Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OR
scrAPESbooks (option not selected will happen Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/7)
Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Daily Summary 09-04
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Last day of seed lab: get data from day 8 of experiment [10]
Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
Plant new seeds today if you have time, otherwise next class day Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [30]
Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
Finish Seed lab questions and graph (DUE NEXT CLASS)
Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ NEXT CLASS DAY)
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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: Finish your seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Last day of seed lab: get data from day 8 of experiment [10]
Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
Plant new seeds today if you have time, otherwise next class day Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [30]
Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
Finish Seed lab questions and graph (DUE NEXT CLASS)
Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ NEXT CLASS DAY)
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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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