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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: With most fruits, you are eating the flesh of the plant organ responsible for oogenesis. What are you eating? [5]
Discussion of Incomplete Dominance, Co-dominance, and X-linked genetics plus practice problem sets [40]
Finish Meiosis Modeling activity [40]
Finish Flower Dissection Lab and work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon Legs 2 and 3 checked / stamped
Genetics Quiz on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Daily Summary 02-27
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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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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity? [7]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Start Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE FRIDAY)
Meiosis Modeling activity—complete by end of day for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice;
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/7)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: AP Test Sign-up / Payment Reminder [5]
Record Water Quality Index lab data online Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]
Record Household Water Use data in online class data table Unit 9 Questions??
Independent research project interviews, day 3
Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE 3/5 by 3 pm)
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm)
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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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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity? [7]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Start Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE FRIDAY)
Meiosis Modeling activity—complete by end of day for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice;
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/7)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: AP Test Sign-up / Payment Reminder [5]
Record Water Quality Index lab data online Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]
Record Household Water Use data in online class data table Unit 9 Questions??
Independent research project interviews, day 3
Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE 3/5 by 3 pm)
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm)
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Daily Summary 02-26
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity? [7]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Start Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE THURSDAY) Meiosis Modeling activity—complete by end of day for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice;
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/7)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity? [7]
Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]
Start Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE THURSDAY) Meiosis Modeling activity—complete by end of day for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice;
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/7)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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, February 25, 2019
Daily Summary 02-25
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: Describe at least 2 ways in which meiosis differs from mitosis? [7]
Work on Meiosis Modeling activity—must be completed by end of the day tomorrow for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Turn in blue stamp log
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points—grading period ends Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address? Explain your answer. [8]
Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [15]
Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Project: Personal Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/5
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Project Reminder!
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: Describe at least 2 ways in which meiosis differs from mitosis? [7]
Work on Meiosis Modeling activity—must be completed by end of the day tomorrow for full credit
Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Turn in blue stamp log
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points—grading period ends Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address? Explain your answer. [8]
Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [15]
Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Project: Personal Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/5
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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Friday, February 15, 2019
Daily Summary 02-15
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Meiosis Modeling activity [45]
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 [45]
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Turn in blue stamp log
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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AGENDA: Last chance for lab notebook evaluation #3!
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [15]
Lab: WQI additional explanation and pre-lab in class [30]
Film: Cadillac Desert, continued [15]
Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [15]
Independent research project interviews, day 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: What does meiosis produce and where in the body does it take place? [5]
Meiosis Modeling activity [45]
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 [45]
Get Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 checked / stamped
Turn in blue stamp log
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/1)
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)
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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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AGENDA: Last chance for lab notebook evaluation #3!
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [15]
Lab: WQI additional explanation and pre-lab in class [30]
Film: Cadillac Desert, continued [15]
Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [15]
Independent research project interviews, day 1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Daily Summary 02-13
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Submit lab notebook for evaluation today!
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods Warm-up: Describe 2 potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]
Lab: WQI time (10:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot); Testing Team Assignments (see website) Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]
Film: Cadillac Desert (segments 1-2, American Nile) [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]
Independent research project interviews, day 1 Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Submit lab notebook for evaluation today!
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods Warm-up: Describe 2 potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]
Lab: WQI time (10:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot); Testing Team Assignments (see website) Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]
Film: Cadillac Desert (segments 1-2, American Nile) [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]
Independent research project interviews, day 1 Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Daily Summary 02-12
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, February 11, 2019
Daily Summary 02-11
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
Independent research project progress interviews (round 1) begin tomorrow—be ready!
Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
Independent research project progress interviews (round 1) begin tomorrow—be ready!
Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Friday, February 8, 2019
Daily Summary 02-08
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Daily Summary 02-07
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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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, February 6, 2019
Daily Summary 02-06
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
Think about how you might answer the paragraph response GATTACA questions at this point
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury
Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam FRQ Rubric Explanation [5]
Unit 8 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
scrAPESbook presentations [25]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources [20]
AP pre-registration Independent research project interviews
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment: pp. 317-324
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
Think about how you might answer the paragraph response GATTACA questions at this point
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury
Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam FRQ Rubric Explanation [5]
Unit 8 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
scrAPESbook presentations [25]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources [20]
AP pre-registration Independent research project interviews
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment: pp. 317-324
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Daily Summary 02-05
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE 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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE 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, February 4, 2019
Daily Summary 02-04
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow (last day)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped Wednesday (last day)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury
Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam Answer Sheet Set-up [1]
Unit 8 Exam [50]
Check and stamp LC50 Lab (after exam, otherwise, by 3:00 pm)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure scrAPESbook articles #5 and #6 are in your book
Work on independent research project (interviews this week)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow (last day)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam
Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped Wednesday (last day)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury
Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam Answer Sheet Set-up [1]
Unit 8 Exam [50]
Check and stamp LC50 Lab (after exam, otherwise, by 3:00 pm)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure scrAPESbook articles #5 and #6 are in your book
Work on independent research project (interviews this week)
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Friday, February 1, 2019
Daily Summary 02-01
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Record your responses to scrAPESbook presenters’ questions as your warm-up for today. 3 to 5 scrAPESbook presentations [30]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz 2 [20]
Use class lab data to graphically estimate 24-hour LC50 of copper sulfate on Tubifex tubifex [20]
Clean up any remaining lab materials [10]
Free work time
UNIT 8 EXAM ON MONDAY!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
(1) Read The Pollution Within; (2) review for Unit 8 Exam
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, and Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
DNA and Central Dogma Exam on Monday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE MONDAY)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Record your responses to scrAPESbook presenters’ questions as your warm-up for today. 3 to 5 scrAPESbook presentations [30]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz 2 [20]
Use class lab data to graphically estimate 24-hour LC50 of copper sulfate on Tubifex tubifex [20]
Clean up any remaining lab materials [10]
Free work time
UNIT 8 EXAM ON MONDAY!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
(1) Read The Pollution Within; (2) review for Unit 8 Exam
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