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RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS DEBATE
Proposition: The market/markets alone cannot be trusted to lead to increased adoption of renewable, cleaner (than present) energy technology and standards, and governments of all levels must assume the role of primary driver in evolution of energy systems of all types--AGREE or DISAGREE?
—Schedule:
—Research, Individual [10]
—Side selection [2]
—Opening statements by moderator [3]
—Affirm. constructive speeches (main arguments) [8]
—Neg. constructive speeches (main arguments) [8]
—Neg. Rebut. [4] / Affirm. Rebut. [4]
Open discussion: has your position / view changed?
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Friday, March 29, 2019
Daily Summary 03-29
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Hominid Skull Lab Introduction [15]
Hominid Skull Lab [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
Work on Hominid Skull Lab
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Take out / open pre-tour section of “Energy Report Card” document [2]
Unit 11: Lecture 3: Alternative Energy Sources [15]
School Energy Report Card project tour (POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY) [55]
Unit 11: Lecture 4: Energy Conservation (on your own)
Personal Energy Use Audit DUE 4/5
Unit 11 Reading Quiz #2—take home—DUE Monday!
In-class debate: The market/markets alone cannot be trusted to lead to increased adoption of renewable, cleaner (than present) energy technology and standards, and governments of all levels must assume the role of primary driver in evolution of energy systems of all types--AGREE or DISAGREE?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue work on Personal Energy Use Audit project
Read article: Understanding Japan’s Nuclear Crisis (http://www.wired.com/2011/03/japan-nuclear-crisis/)
Work on your Independent Research Project
Complete take-home quiz:
1.) Describe the benefits (at least 2) and drawbacks (at least 2) of one renewable source of energy discussed in the reading as well as the benefits (at least 2) and drawbacks (at least 2) of one non-renewable energy source.
2.) Of the two energy sources you described in response to the question above, state which one is more utilized (in terms of percentage of total energy consumption per year) by the US as an energy source and provide one reason why this is so.
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Hominid Skull Lab Introduction [15]
Hominid Skull Lab [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
Work on Hominid Skull Lab
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Take out / open pre-tour section of “Energy Report Card” document [2]
Unit 11: Lecture 3: Alternative Energy Sources [15]
School Energy Report Card project tour (POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY) [55]
Unit 11: Lecture 4: Energy Conservation (on your own)
Personal Energy Use Audit DUE 4/5
Unit 11 Reading Quiz #2—take home—DUE Monday!
In-class debate: The market/markets alone cannot be trusted to lead to increased adoption of renewable, cleaner (than present) energy technology and standards, and governments of all levels must assume the role of primary driver in evolution of energy systems of all types--AGREE or DISAGREE?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue work on Personal Energy Use Audit project
Read article: Understanding Japan’s Nuclear Crisis (http://www.wired.com/2011/03/japan-nuclear-crisis/)
Work on your Independent Research Project
Complete take-home quiz:
1.) Describe the benefits (at least 2) and drawbacks (at least 2) of one renewable source of energy discussed in the reading as well as the benefits (at least 2) and drawbacks (at least 2) of one non-renewable energy source.
2.) Of the two energy sources you described in response to the question above, state which one is more utilized (in terms of percentage of total energy consumption per year) by the US as an energy source and provide one reason why this is so.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Daily Summary 03-28
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Hominid Skull Lab Introduction [15]
Hominid Skull Lab [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
Work on Hominid Skull Lab
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Hominid Skull Lab Introduction [15]
Hominid Skull Lab [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
Work on Hominid Skull Lab
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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, March 27, 2019
Daily Summary 03-27
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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:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Evolution Quiz #3 [25]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Hominid Skull Lab on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Take out a sheet of lined paper and put standard heading on it with title of “Unit 11 Reading Quiz #1” [1]
Reading Quiz [15]
Check and Correct An Energy Primer problems [10]
Unit 11: Lecture 2: Nuclear Energy [15]
The Eyes of Nye: Nuclear Energy, video and questions [30]
Unit 11: Lecture 3: Alternative Energy Sources [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue work on Personal Energy Use Audit project
Reading: Miller, pp. 397-409
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Evolution Quiz #3 [25]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Hominid Skull Lab on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Take out a sheet of lined paper and put standard heading on it with title of “Unit 11 Reading Quiz #1” [1]
Reading Quiz [15]
Check and Correct An Energy Primer problems [10]
Unit 11: Lecture 2: Nuclear Energy [15]
The Eyes of Nye: Nuclear Energy, video and questions [30]
Unit 11: Lecture 3: Alternative Energy Sources [15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue work on Personal Energy Use Audit project
Reading: Miller, pp. 397-409
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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Daily Summary 03-26
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Speciation continued (except period 1) [15]
Evolution Quiz #3 [25]
Work on / turn in Driftworm activity (today is last day to turn in for full credit!)
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
Hominid Skull Lab on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Speciation continued (except period 1) [15]
Evolution Quiz #3 [25]
Work on / turn in Driftworm activity (today is last day to turn in for full credit!)
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
Hominid Skull Lab on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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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, March 25, 2019
Daily Summary 03-25
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Evolution Quiz #2 (periods 3 and 5 only) [25]
Work on / turn in Driftworm activity (tomorrow is last day to turn in for full credit)
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Speciation continued [15]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Which household activities/appliances would you expect to consume the most energy? Using a reasonable estimate for the amount of energy used per day by the activity you selected, determine the total energy used per year for this activity/appliance (in kWh). [10]
Check / correct, Q and A on An Energy Primer problems
Work time
Wednesday: Unit 11: Lecture 2: Nuclear Energy; energy quiz #1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Personal Energy Use Audit project
Article: The Clean Energy Scam
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Evolution Quiz #2 (periods 3 and 5 only) [25]
Work on / turn in Driftworm activity (tomorrow is last day to turn in for full credit)
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Give / make up an example of geographic isolation. [5]
Speciation continued [15]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Identify alternatives to fossil fuels and the pros and cons of the most developed realistic alternative energy sources
Warm-up: Which household activities/appliances would you expect to consume the most energy? Using a reasonable estimate for the amount of energy used per day by the activity you selected, determine the total energy used per year for this activity/appliance (in kWh). [10]
Check / correct, Q and A on An Energy Primer problems
Work time
Wednesday: Unit 11: Lecture 2: Nuclear Energy; energy quiz #1
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Personal Energy Use Audit project
Article: The Clean Energy Scam
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APES: Unit 11: Energy Primer Solutions
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APES: Unit 11: Energy Primer Solutions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dI5UR9D4JXFtaXy-gY-h5dQy8iW3dFA/view?usp=sharing
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APES: Unit 11: Energy Primer Solutions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dI5UR9D4JXFtaXy-gY-h5dQy8iW3dFA/view?usp=sharing
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Thursday, March 21, 2019
Daily Summary 03-21
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: How do you think new species come into being? [5]
Speciation [25]
Evolution Quiz #2 [25]
Turn in Driftworm activity [30]
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 [30]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5) )
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events (genetic drift) and gene flow, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: How do you think new species come into being? [5]
Speciation [25]
Evolution Quiz #2 [25]
Turn in Driftworm activity [30]
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 [30]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (DUE 4/5) )
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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, March 20, 2019
Daily Summary 03-20
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]
Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]
Driftworm activity [40]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Friday [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Finish Driftworm activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of essential air pollution topics and directly related issues by scoring a 70% or higher on the Unit 10 exam
Warm-up: Second pass at Unit 10 Exam [20]
Unit 10 Exam FRQ Scoring [25]
scrAPESbook presentations [30]
Introduction to unit 11 (Energy) / Energy Primer Assignment
Unit 11, Lecture 1: Fossil Fuels
Remember that second-round research project progress interviews begin the week of April 3rd
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Energy Primer Assignment
Work on independent research projects
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]
Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]
Driftworm activity [40]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Friday [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Finish Driftworm activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of essential air pollution topics and directly related issues by scoring a 70% or higher on the Unit 10 exam
Warm-up: Second pass at Unit 10 Exam [20]
Unit 10 Exam FRQ Scoring [25]
scrAPESbook presentations [30]
Introduction to unit 11 (Energy) / Energy Primer Assignment
Unit 11, Lecture 1: Fossil Fuels
Remember that second-round research project progress interviews begin the week of April 3rd
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Energy Primer Assignment
Work on independent research projects
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Daily Summary 03-19
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]
Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]
Driftworm activity [40]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Thursday [25]
Last week to get full credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Driftworm activity
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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: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: What is fitness in the evolutionary sense and how does it relate to the concept of natural selection? [5]
Other factors influencing the genetics of populations: Gene flow and genetic drift [20]
Driftworm activity [40]
Show Evolution Web Quest paragraphs to Mr. Bursch Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Thursday [25]
Last week to get full credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Driftworm activity
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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, March 18, 2019
Daily Summary 03-18
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Correct Evolution quiz #1 [12 - 15]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [10]
Evolution Web Quest [20]
Friday is last chance to get credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Thursday
BioSITE training meeting tomorrow!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Evolution Web Quest
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Correct Evolution quiz #1 [12 - 15]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [10]
Evolution Web Quest [20]
Friday is last chance to get credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Friday
BioSITE training meeting tomorrow!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Evolution Web Quest
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of essential air pollution topics and directly related issues by scoring a 70% or higher on the Unit 10 exam
Warm-up: Set up exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 10 Exam [45]
Climate Change / Global Warming open discussion tomorrow—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure you are ready with your 6th and 7th scrAPESbook article summaries and questions
Be prepared to contribute to Climate Change / Global Warming Open Discussion
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Correct Evolution quiz #1 [12 - 15]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [10]
Evolution Web Quest [20]
Friday is last chance to get credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Thursday
BioSITE training meeting tomorrow!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Evolution Web Quest
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Correct Evolution quiz #1 [12 - 15]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [10]
Evolution Web Quest [20]
Friday is last chance to get credit for Who Wants to Live a Million Years
Evolution quiz #2 during last 25 minutes of class Friday
BioSITE training meeting tomorrow!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Evolution Web Quest
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of essential air pollution topics and directly related issues by scoring a 70% or higher on the Unit 10 exam
Warm-up: Set up exam answer sheet [2]
Unit 10 Exam [45]
Climate Change / Global Warming open discussion tomorrow—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure you are ready with your 6th and 7th scrAPESbook article summaries and questions
Be prepared to contribute to Climate Change / Global Warming Open Discussion
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Friday, March 15, 2019
Daily Summary 03-15
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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 Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural selection and adaptation continued [15]
Who Wants to Live a Million Years [30 - 45]
Evolution Quiz #1 [25]
(Evolution quiz #2 next week)
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea questions
Finish Plasmids…Modeling Activity--DUE Today, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Discuss the major known causes of global climate change and, using multiple publicly available vetted data sets, make a determination as to what our present understanding is of the likely impacts to the biosphere and humanity during this century
Warm-up: Take out and head a sheet of lined paper, titling it “Air Pollution Quiz 2” [1]
Air Pollution Quiz 2 [15]
Stamp Labs write-ups [~15]
Unit 10: Lectures 3, 4, & 5: Climate Change Cont’d, Other Air Pollution Issues [35]
Climate Change / Global Warming open discussion [25 - 35]
Work/Study Time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Determining Who Is Releasing Greenhouse Gases
Study for Unit 10 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: ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural selection and adaptation continued [15]
Who Wants to Live a Million Years [30 - 45]
Evolution Quiz #1 [25]
(Evolution quiz #2 next week)
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea questions
Finish Plasmids…Modeling Activity--DUE Today, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Discuss the major known causes of global climate change and, using multiple publicly available vetted data sets, make a determination as to what our present understanding is of the likely impacts to the biosphere and humanity during this century
Warm-up: Take out and head a sheet of lined paper, titling it “Air Pollution Quiz 2” [1]
Air Pollution Quiz 2 [15]
Stamp Labs write-ups [~15]
Unit 10: Lectures 3, 4, & 5: Climate Change Cont’d, Other Air Pollution Issues [35]
Climate Change / Global Warming open discussion [25 - 35]
Work/Study Time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Determining Who Is Releasing Greenhouse Gases
Study for Unit 10 exam!
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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Daily Summary 03-14
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural selection and adaptation continued [15]
Who Wants to Live a Million Years [30 - 45]
Evolution Quiz #1 [25]
Evolution quiz #2 next week
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Who Wants to Live a Million Years questions
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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 Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Does natural selection operate directly on the phenotype or the genotype? Explain your reasoning. [5]
Continue watching Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural selection and adaptation continued [15]
Who Wants to Live a Million Years [30 - 45]
Evolution Quiz #1 [25]
Evolution quiz #2 next week
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Who Wants to Live a Million Years questions
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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, March 13, 2019
Daily Summary 03-13
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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:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems Warm-up: Why is a change (genetic or otherwise) in a single organism of a population not considered evolution? [5]
Introduction to the Science Research and Symposium Project [8]
Natural Selection [15]
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural Selection Puzzle [40]
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
Evolution quiz #1 on Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea questions
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity--DUE this Friday, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine the exhaust volume for several internal combustion engine vehicles running at idling speeds and explain how the contents of these samples relates to various forms of air pollution
Warm-up: What is a thermal inversion and how does it create potentially dangerous air conditions in heavily populated urban areas? [8]
Unit 10: Lab 2: Auto Emissions and Pollution Lab [45]
Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution, second trial (if necessary) [25]
Unit 10: Lecture 3: Climate Change, part 3 [15]
'OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Methane and Frozen Ground
Finish FEV1 and Auto Emissions Lab Analyses
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/15 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests this week)
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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 Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems Warm-up: Why is a change (genetic or otherwise) in a single organism of a population not considered evolution? [5]
Introduction to the Science Research and Symposium Project [8]
Natural Selection [15]
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [20]
Natural Selection Puzzle [40]
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
Evolution quiz #1 on Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea questions
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity--DUE this Friday, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine the exhaust volume for several internal combustion engine vehicles running at idling speeds and explain how the contents of these samples relates to various forms of air pollution
Warm-up: What is a thermal inversion and how does it create potentially dangerous air conditions in heavily populated urban areas? [8]
Unit 10: Lab 2: Auto Emissions and Pollution Lab [45]
Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution, second trial (if necessary) [25]
Unit 10: Lecture 3: Climate Change, part 3 [15]
'OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Methane and Frozen Ground
Finish FEV1 and Auto Emissions Lab Analyses
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/15 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests this week)
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Daily Summary 03-12
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Why is a change (genetic or otherwise) in a single organism of a population not considered evolution? [5]
Introduction to the Science Research and Symposium Project [8]
Natural Selection [15];
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [25]
Natural Selection Puzzle [40]
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
Evolution quiz #1 on Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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 Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the concept of natural selection and how this process, along with chance events, drives evolution of biological systems
Warm-up: Why is a change (genetic or otherwise) in a single organism of a population not considered evolution? [5]
Introduction to the Science Research and Symposium Project [8]
Natural Selection [15];
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [25]
Natural Selection Puzzle [40]
Last week to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
Evolution quiz #1 on Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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, March 11, 2019
Daily Summary 03-11
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the essence of the modern theory of biological evolution and the contributions of Charles Darwin to this theory
Warm-up: What is the basic general definition for the word evolution? How is this word/meaning applied to living things? [8]
Introduction to Evolution [15]
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
Last chance to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea Movie Questions (on website)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the essence of the modern theory of biological evolution and the contributions of Charles Darwin to this theory
Warm-up: What is the basic general definition for the word evolution? How is this word/meaning applied to living things? [8]
Introduction to Evolution [15] Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15] Last chance to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
TOMORROW: Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity--DUE this Friday, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea Movie Questions (on website
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: Should humans attempt to control/limit natural sources of air pollution as well as anthropogenic ones? Why / why not? [5]
Finish Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution [25 -30]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by today (deadline was extended last week)!
Last day to get any credit for Household Water Use Analysis project is Wednesday, 3/13
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reread pp. 510-524;
Finish FEV1 Lab Analysis Lab;
Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/15 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests this week)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the essence of the modern theory of biological evolution and the contributions of Charles Darwin to this theory
Warm-up: What is the basic general definition for the word evolution? How is this word/meaning applied to living things? [8]
Introduction to Evolution [15]
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15]
Last chance to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea Movie Questions (on website)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Requirements Reminder!
Objectives: Explain the essence of the modern theory of biological evolution and the contributions of Charles Darwin to this theory
Warm-up: What is the basic general definition for the word evolution? How is this word/meaning applied to living things? [8]
Introduction to Evolution [15] Darwin’s Dangerous Idea [15] Last chance to get Genetics disorder questions stamped
TOMORROW: Introduction to Science Research and Symposia project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity--DUE this Friday, 3/15
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea Movie Questions (on website
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: Should humans attempt to control/limit natural sources of air pollution as well as anthropogenic ones? Why / why not? [5]
Finish Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution [25 -30]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by today (deadline was extended last week)!
Last day to get any credit for Household Water Use Analysis project is Wednesday, 3/13
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reread pp. 510-524;
Finish FEV1 Lab Analysis Lab;
Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/15 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests this week)
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Friday, March 8, 2019
Daily Summary 03-08
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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:
ESLP Project Sign-Up 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: Set up Genetics Unit Exam answer sheet [5]
Genetics Unit Exam [55]
Finish Genetics disorder study and questions, get stamped
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Last day to get X-linked and Incomplete / Co-dominance problem sets checked for full credit
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: Set up a sheet of lined paper with the standard APES heading and title it “Air Pollution: Quiz 1” [1]
Unit 10: Quiz 1 [8]
Unit 10: Lecture 2: Outdoor Air Pollution [15]
Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution [45]
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests during the February break)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Miller LITE pp. 481-489, 465-476 (Be sure to read Core Case Study on 465)
Reread pp. 465-476; read pp. 498-510; Vehicles & Smog Questions; Finish FEV1 Lab Analysis
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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 Sign-Up 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: Set up Genetics Unit Exam answer sheet [5]
Genetics Unit Exam [55]
Finish Genetics disorder study and questions, get stamped
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Last day to get X-linked and Incomplete / Co-dominance problem sets checked for full credit
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: Set up a sheet of lined paper with the standard APES heading and title it “Air Pollution: Quiz 1” [1]
Unit 10: Quiz 1 [8]
Unit 10: Lecture 2: Outdoor Air Pollution [15]
Unit 10: Lab 1: Lung Volume and Pollution [45]
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests during the February break)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Reading Assignment: Miller LITE pp. 481-489, 465-476 (Be sure to read Core Case Study on 465)
Reread pp. 465-476; read pp. 498-510; Vehicles & Smog Questions; Finish FEV1 Lab Analysis
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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Daily Summary 03-07
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
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: Set up Genetics Unit Exam answer sheet [5]
Genetics Unit Exam [55]
Finish Genetics disorder study and questions, get stamped
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Last day to get X-linked and Incomplete / Co-dominance problem sets checked for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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: 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: Set up Genetics Unit Exam answer sheet [5]
Genetics Unit Exam [55]
Finish Genetics disorder study and questions, get stamped
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
Last day to get X-linked and Incomplete / Co-dominance problem sets checked for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Work on TSOTS blog post #6 and/or #7 re-dos
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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, March 6, 2019
Daily Summary 03-06
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: Genetics Bingo card set-up [8]
Genetics Bingo [25]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
X-linked problem set now due—get checked and stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder! Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Sign-Up 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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [6]
Genetics Bingo (2 rounds) [20]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) due Friday (this week)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
Genetics Unit Exam this FRIDAY—be ready!
Check Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: List as many kinds of air pollution as you can think of and the major cause of each. How is air pollution like that in other parts of the biosphere (soil and water) and how is it different? [10]
Unit 10: Lecture 1: Indoor Air Pollution [15]
Unit 10: Lecture 2: Outdoor Air Pollution [15]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests during the February break)
Reading Assignment: Miller LITE pp. 481-489, 465-476 (Be sure to read Core Case Study on 465)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: Genetics Bingo card set-up [8]
Genetics Bingo [25]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
X-linked problem set now due—get checked and stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder! Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Sign-Up 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: Genetics Bingo card set-up [6]
Genetics Bingo (2 rounds) [20]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) due Friday (this week)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity due next Friday, 3/15
Genetics Unit Exam this FRIDAY—be ready!
Check Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Determine FEV1 for each individual in class and discuss relevance of this value to epidemiological studies of pulmonary diseases and their relationship to air pollution
Warm-up: List as many kinds of air pollution as you can think of and the major cause of each. How is air pollution like that in other parts of the biosphere (soil and water) and how is it different? [10]
Unit 10: Lecture 1: Indoor Air Pollution [15]
Unit 10: Lecture 2: Outdoor Air Pollution [15]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm for those who completed their WQI tests during the February break)
Reading Assignment: Miller LITE pp. 481-489, 465-476 (Be sure to read Core Case Study on 465)
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Daily Summary 03-05
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: (Dihybrid crosses / review on Wed.)
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
Genetics Quiz [30]
Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity [40]
Begin TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring
Genetics Unit Exam this FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity (DUE FRI.)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of freshwater resources, humans’ use of theses resources, and potential problems in our past and current management schemes for these resources by scoring 70% or better on the Unit 9 Exam
Warm-up: Go over Unit 9 Exam Rubric [10]
Score Unit 9 Exam [30]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7 scrAPESbook presentations [25]
I must have a hard copy or soft copy (in your APES Google Drive folder) of your up-to-date independent research proposal form by today (at the latest!)
Water Use Project including data analysis DUE TODAY by 3 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and 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: (Dihybrid crosses / review on Wed.)
Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning
Warm-up: What do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
Genetics Quiz [30]
Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity [40]
Begin TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 scoring
Genetics Unit Exam this FRIDAY—be ready!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
Plasmids and Restriction Enzymes Modeling Activity (DUE FRI.)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of freshwater resources, humans’ use of theses resources, and potential problems in our past and current management schemes for these resources by scoring 70% or better on the Unit 9 Exam
Warm-up: Go over Unit 9 Exam Rubric [10]
Score Unit 9 Exam [30]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7 scrAPESbook presentations [25]
I must have a hard copy or soft copy (in your APES Google Drive folder) of your up-to-date independent research proposal form by today (at the latest!)
Water Use Project including data analysis DUE TODAY by 3 pm
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm)
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Monday, March 4, 2019
Daily Summary 03-04
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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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
Discussion of X-linked genetics plus practice problem set [35]
Genetics Quiz [30]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon Legs 2 and 3 checked / stamped
Begin TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 peer scoring
Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
Check Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
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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 do genes code for? Be as specific as you can in your response. [5]
Discussion of X-linked genetics plus practice problem set [35]
Genetics Quiz [30]
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell) [30]
Get Genetics Virtual Triathlon Legs 2 and 3 checked / stamped
Begin TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #7 peer scoring
Genetics Unit Exam this THURSDAY—be ready!
Check Incomplete and Co-dominance problem sets
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics disorder study and questions (CF and sickle cell)
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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, March 1, 2019
Daily Summary 03-01
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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: 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 [20]
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 3/2)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of freshwater resources, humans’ use of theses resources, and potential problems in our past and current management schemes for these resources by scoring 70% or better on the Unit 9 Exam
Warm-up: Head MC answer sheet + last-minute Q and A [10]
Unit 9 Exam [55]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7
scrAPESbook presentations [15]
I must have a hard copy or soft copy (in your APES Google Drive folder) of your up-to-date independent research proposal form by Tuesday (at the latest!)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Water Use Project data analysis (DUE TUESDAY by 3 pm)
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and 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: 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 [20]
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 3/2)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of freshwater resources, humans’ use of theses resources, and potential problems in our past and current management schemes for these resources by scoring 70% or better on the Unit 9 Exam
Warm-up: Head MC answer sheet + last-minute Q and A [10]
Unit 9 Exam [55]
AP Test payments turned in to respective AP teachers by 3/7
scrAPESbook presentations [15]
I must have a hard copy or soft copy (in your APES Google Drive folder) of your up-to-date independent research proposal form by Tuesday (at the latest!)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Water Use Project data analysis (DUE TUESDAY by 3 pm)
Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm)
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