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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: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [30]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (was DUE today--Friday is last day to turn in for any credit whatsoever!)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing and explaining concepts of ecosystems dynamics by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 4 Exam
Warm-up: Review major ideas from Otter article and last minute Q & A [10]
Unit 4 Exam [50]
Continue Round 2 scrAPESbook presentations
Allelopathy lab work time after exam
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Allelopathy Lab
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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Daily Summary 10-30
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [30]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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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: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [30]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity [50]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Finish Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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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, October 29, 2018
Daily Summary 10-29
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Write down three observations you made about the behavior or appearance of water during the Properties of Water Lab [5]
Properties of Water notes & paperclip demo explanation [30]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday! Next BioSITE training meeting is TOMORROW, during tutorial!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Properties of Water notes & paperclip demo explanation [30]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday! Next BioSITE training meeting is TOMORROW, during tutorial!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: What is one concept/term/idea from unit 4 (biodiversity and evolution) that is still not quite clear or continues to be confusing for you? [5 - 10]
Stamp Conservation article questions [~5]
Review Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance & Change [10]
Quiz corrections on Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Parts I & II
OR
Work on Allelopathy Lab (Formal Report or Formal Poster)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Allelopathy Lab
Review for Unit 4 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Write down three observations you made about the behavior or appearance of water during the Properties of Water Lab [5]
Properties of Water notes & paperclip demo explanation [30]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday! Next BioSITE training meeting is TOMORROW, during tutorial!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Properties of Water notes & paperclip demo explanation [30]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday! Next BioSITE training meeting is TOMORROW, during tutorial!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 (Must be published by Friday to receive on-time scoring)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Finish Properties of Water Lab if you haven’t (DUE Wed.)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: What is one concept/term/idea from unit 4 (biodiversity and evolution) that is still not quite clear or continues to be confusing for you? [5 - 10]
Stamp Conservation article questions [~5]
Review Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance & Change [10]
Quiz corrections on Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Parts I & II
OR
Work on Allelopathy Lab (Formal Report or Formal Poster)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Allelopathy Lab
Review for Unit 4 Exam
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Daily Summary 10-26
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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: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Construct a hypothesis to explain the floating paperclip demonstration using prior knowledge and some imagination! [10]
Properties of Water Inquiry Lab [60 - 80]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: Describe a hypothetical or real example which demonstrates the concepts of fundamental and realized niche. [8]
Review Lectures 3 and 4 from Unit 4 [10 - 15]
Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part I [25]
Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [15]
Biodiversity and Evolution, Part II [25]
Check in on Allelopathy experiment and get the first draft of your report checked [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Allelopathy Lab;
Read p.191-213 in Miller;
Article Reading and Questions: Conservation for the People : As you read, write down at least 5 questions you have about the ideas/information presented and discussed in the article
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Construct a hypothesis to explain the floating paperclip demonstration using prior knowledge and some imagination! [10]
Properties of Water Inquiry Lab [60 - 80]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: Describe a hypothetical or real example which demonstrates the concepts of fundamental and realized niche. [8]
Review Lectures 3 and 4 from Unit 4 [10 - 15]
Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz, Part I [25]
Unit 4 Lecture 5: Community Disturbance and Change [15]
Biodiversity and Evolution, Part II [25]
Check in on Allelopathy experiment and get the first draft of your report checked [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Allelopathy Lab;
Read p.191-213 in Miller;
Article Reading and Questions: Conservation for the People : As you read, write down at least 5 questions you have about the ideas/information presented and discussed in the article
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Daily Summary 10-25
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Explain the floating paperclip demonstration using prior knowledge and some imagination! [10] Properties of Water Inquiry Lab [60 - 80]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Explain the floating paperclip demonstration using prior knowledge and some imagination! [10] Properties of Water Inquiry Lab [60 - 80]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Daily Summary 10-24
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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: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: Illustrate and describe the following modes of speciation: allopatric, peripatric, parapatric, sympatric [12]
Unit 4 Lecture 3: Community Interactions [15]
Unit 4 Lecture 4: Biodiversity Loss [15]
Round 2 of scrAPESbooks presentations [15]
Work on Allelopathy Lab and/or Long-Term Research Project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Review notes for Friday’s Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz (It’s humdinger of a doozy!)
Write out full procedure for Allelopathy Lab (I will check Fri.)
Read p.105-122 in Miller
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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: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
ESLP: Sign up for a Round 2 project by Friday!
Next BioSITE training meeting is TUESDAY, 10/30!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Conduct allelopathy experiment using your procedure and information gleaned from background research
Warm-up: Illustrate and describe the following modes of speciation: allopatric, peripatric, parapatric, sympatric [12]
Unit 4 Lecture 3: Community Interactions [15]
Unit 4 Lecture 4: Biodiversity Loss [15]
Round 2 of scrAPESbooks presentations [15]
Work on Allelopathy Lab and/or Long-Term Research Project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Review notes for Friday’s Biodiversity and Evolution Quiz (It’s humdinger of a doozy!)
Write out full procedure for Allelopathy Lab (I will check Fri.)
Read p.105-122 in Miller
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Daily Summary 10-23
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [80]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
ESLP: First BioSITE training meeting is/was TODAY!
Sign up for a ESLP Round 2 project by Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [80]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab now late--submit by 3:30 Friday for late credit
ESLP: First BioSITE training meeting is/was TODAY!
Sign up for a ESLP Round 2 project by Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Friday, October 19, 2018
Daily Summary 10-19
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
Introduction to ecological succession [15]
Ecological Succession Online Activity [30]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review—test is on first block day next week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
Warm-up: What are the mechanisms providing the natural variation upon which the selective forces of nature act? [5]
Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
Complete Bean Frequency Lab [40 - 60]
Introduce/Begin Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Review Miller LITE reading assignment from Wednesday
Write out procedure for Allelopathy Lab, be ready to set up on Monday (at the latest)
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
Introduction to ecological succession [15]
Ecological Succession Online Activity [30]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review—test is on first block day next week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
Warm-up: What are the mechanisms providing the natural variation upon which the selective forces of nature act? [5]
Unit 4 Lecture 2: [20]
Complete Bean Frequency Lab [40 - 60]
Introduce/Begin Allelopathy Lab
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Review Miller LITE reading assignment from Wednesday
Write out procedure for Allelopathy Lab, be ready to set up on Monday (at the latest)
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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Daily Summary 10-18
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
Introduction to ecological succession [15]
Ecological Succession Online Activity [30]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review—test is on first block day next week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]
Introduction to ecological succession [15]
Ecological Succession Online Activity [30]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review—test is on first block day next week
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Daily Summary 10-17
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What factors besides prey availability could affect the numbers of a real lynx population? [5]
ESLP self-evaluation / peer-evaluation [15]
ESLP Round 2 has begun--sign up as soon as you know what you want to do!
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [40]
Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too) [~50]
Get Interpreting Population Growth worksheet stamped [~50]
Start TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
Warm-up: What are some of the significant realizations humans have made about the evolution of life on earth from studying the fossil record? [5]
Unit 2 Exam MC breakdown [10]
Unit 4 Lecture 1 [20]
Quick stretch [5]
Unit 4 Lecture 2, part I [15]
Complete Bean Frequency Lab pre-lab [10]
Bean Frequency Lab [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Start thinking about Allelopathy Experiment procedure
Complete Bean Frequency Lab write-up for Friday--if you still need to finish your simulation, remember that you may use part of the period on Friday and can get your write-up checked at the end of class
Miller: read pp. 88-101
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What factors besides prey availability could affect the numbers of a real lynx population? [5]
ESLP self-evaluation / peer-evaluation [15]
ESLP Round 2 has begun--sign up as soon as you know what you want to do!
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [40]
Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too) [~50]
Get Interpreting Population Growth worksheet stamped [~50]
Start TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete Bean Frequency Natural Selection Simulation Lab and a thorough analysis of your results
Warm-up: What are some of the significant realizations humans have made about the evolution of life on earth from studying the fossil record? [5]
Unit 2 Exam MC breakdown [10]
Unit 4 Lecture 1 [20]
Quick stretch [5]
Unit 4 Lecture 2, part I [15]
Complete Bean Frequency Lab pre-lab [10]
Bean Frequency Lab [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Start thinking about Allelopathy Experiment procedure
Complete Bean Frequency Lab write-up for Friday--if you still need to finish your simulation, remember that you may use part of the period on Friday and can get your write-up checked at the end of class
Miller: read pp. 88-101
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research
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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Daily Summary 10-16
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What factors besides prey availability could affect the numbers of a real lynx population? [5]
ESLP self-evaluation / peer-evaluation [15]
(Round 2 has begun!) Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [40]
Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too) [~50]
Get Interpreting Population Growth worksheet stamped [~50]
Start TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What factors besides prey availability could affect the numbers of a real lynx population? [5]
ESLP self-evaluation / peer-evaluation [15]
(Round 2 has begun!) Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [40]
Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too) [~50]
Get Interpreting Population Growth worksheet stamped [~50]
Start TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4 [40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
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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, October 15, 2018
Daily Summary 10-15
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What is carrying capacity? Did your lynx hunting hares simulation seem to show carrying capacities? What are they? [8]
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [35]
Interpreting population graphs practice Last chance to get online population ecology lesson checked / stamped for full credit Tomorrow: ESLP peer/self evaluations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY) Interpreting population graphs practice
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What is carrying capacity? Did your lynx hunting hares simulation seem to show carrying capacities? What are they? [8]
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [35]
Interpreting population graphs practice Last chance to get online population ecology lesson checked / stamped for full credit
Tomorrow: ESLP peer/self evaluations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY)
Interpreting population graphs practice
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Correctly score two Unit 3 Exam FRQ sections of peers using provided rubric and scoring sheets;
Warm-up: Describe the Earth’s asthenosphere and its relevance to plate tectonics. [8]
Peer scoring of Unit 3 Exam FRQ section [25]
Tomorrow: Start 2nd round scrAPESbook presentations; Unit 4 Lecture 1, Part 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment (see Unit 4 Instructional Calendar)
Was Darwin Wrong?
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What is carrying capacity? Did your lynx hunting hares simulation seem to show carrying capacities? What are they? [8]
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [35]
Interpreting population graphs practice Last chance to get online population ecology lesson checked / stamped for full credit Tomorrow: ESLP peer/self evaluations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY) Interpreting population graphs practice
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What is carrying capacity? Did your lynx hunting hares simulation seem to show carrying capacities? What are they? [8]
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab data collection and work on graph and analysis questions [35]
Interpreting population graphs practice Last chance to get online population ecology lesson checked / stamped for full credit
Tomorrow: ESLP peer/self evaluations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY)
Interpreting population graphs practice
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Correctly score two Unit 3 Exam FRQ sections of peers using provided rubric and scoring sheets;
Warm-up: Describe the Earth’s asthenosphere and its relevance to plate tectonics. [8]
Peer scoring of Unit 3 Exam FRQ section [25]
Tomorrow: Start 2nd round scrAPESbook presentations; Unit 4 Lecture 1, Part 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment (see Unit 4 Instructional Calendar)
Was Darwin Wrong?
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research
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Ecological Succession Online Activity
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/ecological-succession
Complete the activities on the website above and show the successful completion screen to me for a stamp on your stamp log.
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BIOLOGY
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https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/ecological-succession
Complete the activities on the website above and show the successful completion screen to me for a stamp on your stamp log.
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/ecological-succession
Complete the activities on the website above and show the successful completion screen to me for a stamp on your stamp log.
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BIOLOGY
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https://www.texasgateway.org/resource/ecological-succession
Complete the activities on the website above and show the successful completion screen to me for a stamp on your stamp log.
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Friday, October 12, 2018
Daily Summary 10-12
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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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting TODAY!
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What are some factors that can affect the size of a population of organisms? Make a list of as many as you can think of in 3 minutes and then identify each factor as biotic or abiotic [8]
Introduction to population dynamics [15]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab [80]
Finish online population ecology lesson and get it stamped [~80]
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure ESLP is in by 3:30, 10/12 Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE WEDNESDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: confirm class shirt reservation and size
Objectives: Correctly answer 70% or more of Unit 3 Exam questions on climate and biomes Warm-up: Set up unit exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 3 Exam [48]
5 minute stretch
Start 2nd round scrAPESbook presentations [30]
NPP Lab Report DUE today—submit before you leave class
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research [10-20]
Get coral reef paragraph checked and stamped [~10-20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Independent Research Project: preliminary research, possible questions and tentative hypotheses
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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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting TODAY!
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What are some factors that can affect the size of a population of organisms? Make a list of as many as you can think of in 3 minutes and then identify each factor as biotic or abiotic [8]
Introduction to population dynamics [15]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab [80]
Finish online population ecology lesson and get it stamped [~80]
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure ESLP is in by 3:30, 10/12 Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE WEDNESDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: confirm class shirt reservation and size
Objectives: Correctly answer 70% or more of Unit 3 Exam questions on climate and biomes Warm-up: Set up unit exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 3 Exam [48]
5 minute stretch
Start 2nd round scrAPESbook presentations [30]
NPP Lab Report DUE today—submit before you leave class
Independent Research Project: Preliminary Research [10-20]
Get coral reef paragraph checked and stamped [~10-20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Independent Research Project: preliminary research, possible questions and tentative hypotheses
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Daily Summary 10-11
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting TODAY!
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What are some factors that can affect the size of a population of organisms? Make a list of as many as you can think of in 3 minutes and then identify each factor as biotic or abiotic [8]
Introduction to population dynamics [15]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab [80]
Finish online population ecology lesson and get it stamped [~80]
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked & stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY)
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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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting TODAY!
Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model and principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes
Warm-up: What are some factors that can affect the size of a population of organisms? Make a list of as many as you can think of in 3 minutes and then identify each factor as biotic or abiotic [8]
Introduction to population dynamics [15]
Lynx and Hare Population Lab [80]
Finish online population ecology lesson and get it stamped [~80]
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked & stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Lynx and Hare Population Lab analysis questions and graph (DUE TUESDAY)
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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, October 10, 2018
Daily Summary 10-10
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Thursday Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Ecosystem Map Poster peer evaluations [10 - 15]
Work on online population ecology lesson Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE THURSDAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Friday Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Ecosystem Map Poster peer evaluations [10 - 15]
Work on online population ecology lesson
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE FRIDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: confirm class shirt reservation and shirt size
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: NPP lab report Q and A NPP Lab Report DUE Friday—must submit hard copy no later than 3:30 pm (10/12)
Preview Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones and Unit 3: Lecture 5: Marine Life Zones [20]
Mass, dry, and re-mass optional third NPP sample by 3:30 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 10/10, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
View and study Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones and Unit 3: Lecture 5: Marine Life Zones
Continue reviewing for Unit 3 exam
Make sure coral reef paragraph is ready for Friday
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Thursday Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Ecosystem Map Poster peer evaluations [10 - 15]
Work on online population ecology lesson Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE THURSDAY)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Friday Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Ecosystem Map Poster peer evaluations [10 - 15]
Work on online population ecology lesson
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in?
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE FRIDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: confirm class shirt reservation and shirt size
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: NPP lab report Q and A NPP Lab Report DUE Friday—must submit hard copy no later than 3:30 pm (10/12)
Preview Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones and Unit 3: Lecture 5: Marine Life Zones [20]
Mass, dry, and re-mass optional third NPP sample by 3:30 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 10/10, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
View and study Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones and Unit 3: Lecture 5: Marine Life Zones
Continue reviewing for Unit 3 exam
Make sure coral reef paragraph is ready for Friday
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Daily Summary 10-09
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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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Friday
Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are planting in the garden be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]
NOTE: Poster Peer Evals on Wednesday
Online population ecology lesson [60]
NOTE: Eco. Quiz 1 corrections opportunity available this week--see Mr. Bursch
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in? [~60]
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE FRIDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
lab station cleanup reminder / class shirt
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines (climate, weather, and biomes quiz 2)
Warm-up: What is the major difference between marine and freshwater environments? How are they connected/related? [7]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations [25]
Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones [25]
NPP Lab Report DUE Friday—must submit hard copy no later than 3:30 pm (10/12)
Work on NPP experiment and lab report; check NPP first draft [45]
Last chance to get Biome Graphic Organizer stamped [~20]
Mass, dry, and re-mass optional third NPP sample by 3:30 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 10/10, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
Read p. 168, 172-181; In a paragraph, summarize threats to coral and coral reefs as well as consequences of reef destruction and possible remedial actions humans could take
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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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting Friday
Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are planting in the garden be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]
NOTE: Poster Peer Evals on Wednesday
Online population ecology lesson [60]
NOTE: Eco. Quiz 1 corrections opportunity available this week--see Mr. Bursch
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped? Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in? [~60]
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE FRIDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
lab station cleanup reminder / class shirt
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines (climate, weather, and biomes quiz 2)
Warm-up: What is the major difference between marine and freshwater environments? How are they connected/related? [7]
Finish 1st round scrAPESbook presentations [25]
Unit 3: Lecture 4: Freshwater Life Zones [25]
NPP Lab Report DUE Friday—must submit hard copy no later than 3:30 pm (10/12)
Work on NPP experiment and lab report; check NPP first draft [45]
Last chance to get Biome Graphic Organizer stamped [~20]
Mass, dry, and re-mass optional third NPP sample by 3:30 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 10/10, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/12)
Read p. 168, 172-181; In a paragraph, summarize threats to coral and coral reefs as well as consequences of reef destruction and possible remedial actions humans could take
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Monday, October 8, 2018
Daily Summary 10-08
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
TSOTS seedling transplanting will take place Thursday
Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are planting in the garden be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]
(NOTE: Poster Peer Evals on Wednesday)
Online population ecology lesson [60]
(NOTE: Eco. Quiz retakes--see Mr. Bursch)
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped?
Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in? [~60]
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE 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:
TSOTS seedling transplanting will take place Thursday
Objectives: Be able to (1) classify examples of factors that limit a population’s growth as either density-independent or density-dependent, (2) predict what will happen to a population’s size based on changes to growth / birth rates, migration in or out, (3) interpret/compare various graphs of population growth
Warm-up: Could the group of plants we are planting in the garden be considered as a population? Why or why not? What are some limiting factors that will affect the growth rates and numbers of plants growing in the garden? [5]
(NOTE: Poster Peer Evals on Wednesday)
Online population ecology lesson [60]
(NOTE: Eco. Quiz retakes--see Mr. Bursch)
Has your Climate Diagram practice been checked and stamped?
Is your Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2) sheet turned in? [~60]
Make sure your TSOTS SBPAs #1 and #2 have been scored and recorded by me—if not, present to me ASAP [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish online population ecology lesson (DUE 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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