--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25]
(1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped;
(2) finish Ecology Field Day (Part 1) and get stamped; and
(3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
Seed Lab accessibility/completeness check, TSOTS scoring [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than this afternoon, 2:30 pm and have a great fall break!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Objectives:
Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Weather, climate, and biomes quiz [20]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations (4-6) [25]
Work on NPP experiment, lab report / Check NPP first draft [45]
Check/stamp Biome Graphic Organizer, if finished [~20]
Water NPP grass patch (optional) [4]
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 2:30 pm today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be completely finished by 10/9, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/11)
Miller: read pp. 181-187
Finish Biome Graphic Organizer—10/9 is last chance for stamp
---
--
-
Friday, September 27, 2019
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Daily Summary 09-26
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25]
(1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped;
(2) finish Ecology Field Day (Part 1) and get stamped; and
(3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
TSOTS scoring [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than Friday, 2:30 pm and have a great fall break!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: Why is the number of top-level (3rd level and higher) consumers usually so much smaller than the number of producer organisms in any given food chain? [5]
Ecology Quiz 1 [25]
(1) Complete Climate Diagram practice and get stamped;
(2) finish Ecology Field Day (Part 1) and get stamped; and
(3) finish Ecosystem Map Poster assignment and submit [60]
TSOTS scoring [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your team’s Ecosystem Map Poster is turned in no later than Friday, 2:30 pm and have a great fall break!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Daily Summary 09-25
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Name/describe the 4 major atmospheric layers [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 2: Ocean Circulation [20]
Water NPP grass patch [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 3: Terrestrial Biomes [20]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations [20]
Work on Biome Graphic Organizer
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 2:40 pm Friday
Weather, climate, and biomes quiz on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 9/27, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/11)
Make sure summer book questions / study guide questions submitted by 9/27 if you want to receive credit!
Miller: Read pp. 169-172
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [15]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [60]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice;
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 3:30)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Complete NPP lab report with all sections done per lab report guidelines
Warm-up: Name/describe the 4 major atmospheric layers [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 2: Ocean Circulation [20]
Water NPP grass patch [8]
Unit 3: Lecture 3: Terrestrial Biomes [20]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations [20]
Work on Biome Graphic Organizer
Must mass/dry/mass second NPP sample before 2:40 pm Friday
Weather, climate, and biomes quiz on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on NPP Lab: introduction, materials and methods (first draft should be finished by 9/27, WHOLE REPORT DUE 10/11)
Make sure summer book questions / study guide questions submitted by 9/27 if you want to receive credit!
Miller: Read pp. 169-172
---
--
-
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Daily Summary 09-24
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [20]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [50]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice (DUE Thu);
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 2:30)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to explain how an area’s climate influences/shapes the biogeochemical cycles that occur there and how this, in turn, determines the kinds of life able to exist in that place
Warm-up: If you had to argue for two organism classes (trophic levels) as being essential to the operation and survival of any ecosystem type, for which two kinds of organisms would you argue and how would you defend your argument? [5]
Community Interactions [20]
Climate, microclimates, and Ecology Field Day explanation [20]
Work on Climate Diagram practice, Ecology Field Day (Parts 1 and 2), and/or Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [50]
Ecology Quiz #1 on next class day
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Ecology Field Day and Climate Diagram practice (DUE Thu);
Work on Ecosystem Map poster (DUE Friday by 2:30)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Monday, September 23, 2019
Daily Summary 09-23
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project questions/concerns with Mr. Bursch [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: 1st Garden Cleanup, today, 2:45
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your TSOTS SBPA #1, SBPA #2, and Food Inc. paragraph have been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project questions/concerns with Mr. Bursch [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: 1st Garden Cleanup, today, 2:45
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your Seed Germination Experiment lab report has been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Score/verify scoring of Unit 2 Exam FRQs, continue work on NPP experiment
Warm-up: Explain Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring [8]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ scoring [25]
Water NPP grass patch / last chance for stamp on Trophic Level Activity [8]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations on 9/25
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Unit 3: Lecture 1: Weather and Climate: View and Take Notes
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
Miller: Re-read pp. 147-152; read p. 152-165
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project questions/concerns with Mr. Bursch [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: 1st Garden Cleanup, today, 2:45
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your TSOTS SBPA #1, SBPA #2, and Food Inc. paragraph have been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is a biogeochemical cycle? Describe an example. Why are they worth showing in a map like the one you are creating? [5]
Ecosystem Map Poster Assignment [40]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 Grade check (if you did not check Thursday/Friday) [~40]
Discuss ESLP project questions/concerns with Mr. Bursch [~40]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: 1st Garden Cleanup, today, 2:45
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that your Seed Germination Experiment lab report has been published on your TSOTS team website
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Score/verify scoring of Unit 2 Exam FRQs, continue work on NPP experiment
Warm-up: Explain Unit 2 Exam FRQ Scoring [8]
Unit 2 Exam FRQ scoring [25]
Water NPP grass patch / last chance for stamp on Trophic Level Activity [8]
Continue 1st round scrAPESbook presentations on 9/25
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Unit 3: Lecture 1: Weather and Climate: View and Take Notes
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
Miller: Re-read pp. 147-152; read p. 152-165
---
--
-
Friday, September 20, 2019
Daily Summary 09-20
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Introduction to biogeochemical cycles [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [55]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~55]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~55]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~55]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Set up exam answer sheet set up [5]
Unit 2 Exam [50]
AP Environmental Science Exam format [10]
Go over formal lab report expectations and guidelines [10]
Finish first round of NPP data and water grass patch [20]
Start 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Introduction to biogeochemical cycles [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [55]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~55]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~55]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~55]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Set up exam answer sheet set up [5]
Unit 2 Exam [50]
AP Environmental Science Exam format [10]
Go over formal lab report expectations and guidelines [10]
Finish first round of NPP data and water grass patch [20]
Start 1st round scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
Work on NPP Lab (DUE 10/11)
---
--
-
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Daily Summary 09-19
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: What is the focus of ecology? [5]
Review ecosystems and energy flow [20]
Work on Ecosystem Map Poster assignment [75]
Make sure you have actually published TSOTS Blog Post Assignments #1 and #2 [~75]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch and sign up [~75]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~75]
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!! [~75]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
Prepare for upcoming work on your Ecosystem Map Poster
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Daily Summary 09-18
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [30]
Ecosystem Map Poster [35] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~35]
Work on Food Inc. Paragraph/Essay (DUE Friday!) [25]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~35]
Work on Seed Germination Lab Report [~35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Seed Germination Lab Report
Begin / continue planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Draw a food web diagram using at least 8 of the following organisms and representing at least 4 trophic levels: mallow plant, rye grass, valley oak, dragonfly, stink beetle, spider, ladybug, snake, hawk, California quail, scrub jay, jackrabbit, coyote, fox, black-tailed deer, bobcat, mountain lion. [10]
Review lectures 5 and 6 [25 - 30]
Unit 2 Exam [50] (RESCHEDULED to FRIDAY)
Collect first round of NPP data and water grass patch [45]
Go over NPP experiment and report requirements [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Study for Unit 2 Exam
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [30]
Ecosystem Map Poster [35] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~35]
Work on Food Inc. Paragraph/Essay (DUE Friday!) [25]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~35]
Work on Seed Germination Lab Report [~35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Seed Germination Lab Report
Begin / continue planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and earth systems to correctly answer 70% or more of questions on Unit 2 Exam
Warm-up: Draw a food web diagram using at least 8 of the following organisms and representing at least 4 trophic levels: mallow plant, rye grass, valley oak, dragonfly, stink beetle, spider, ladybug, snake, hawk, California quail, scrub jay, jackrabbit, coyote, fox, black-tailed deer, bobcat, mountain lion. [10]
Review lectures 5 and 6 [25 - 30]
Unit 2 Exam [50] (RESCHEDULED to FRIDAY)
Collect first round of NPP data and water grass patch [45]
Go over NPP experiment and report requirements [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Study for Unit 2 Exam
Fill out free and reduced lunch program application to be eligible for $5 AP exams
---
--
-
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Daily Summary 09-17
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!!
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [30]
Ecosystem Map Poster [35] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~35]
Work on Food Inc. Paragraph/Essay (DUE Friday!) [25]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~60]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Turn in Seed Germination Lab--it is now late!!
Objectives: Be able to draw and describe a detailed food web in which all trophic levels are identified and diagrams of the major biogeochemical cycles (water, carbon, nitrogen) are present
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in your notebook. On the left side, list as many living and non-living things as you can with which you have interacted in the last 24 hours; on the right side, for each item on the left, briefly describe the interaction (3 to 4 words) [15]
Introduction to Ecology [30]
Ecosystem Map Poster [35] and TSOTS SBPA #1 scoring [~35]
Work on Food Inc. Paragraph/Essay (DUE Friday!) [25]
Discuss ESLP project ideas with Mr. Bursch [~60]
Turn in Assignment Stamp Log #1 [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Monday, September 16, 2019
Daily Summary 09-16
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Choose focus question for Food Inc. essay (paragraph)!
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Make sure your team has completely cleaned up your experiment if you have completed it [8]
Continue ESLP signups [~8]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Choose focus question for Food Inc. essay!
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Fri. at latest)
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and trophic levels to complete Trophic Level Activity with no more than 1 error
Warm-up: At which trophic levels do you feed? Sketch a food web diagram based on your typical eating habits with you in the middle and including all of the organisms that go into your food. [10]
Review lectures 5 (Nutrients) and 6 (Energy Movement) [20]
Explain NPP sampling procedure and data collection [10]
Remember to attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook
Lab notebooks due by end of day (3:30) today for 1st scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing for Unit 2 exam (Wednesday)
Trophic Level Activity and Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheets are on website), DUE 9/20
Fill out free / reduced lunch app. to be eligible for $5 AP exams
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5 - 10]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Turn in Seed Germination Lab if you still have not yet done so—don’t forget the graph! This assignment is now late!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Choose focus question for Food Inc. essay (paragraph)!
Begin planning your ESLP project
Verify that Student Blog Post Assignment #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: Should companies (or individuals) be able to own the DNA contained in plant seeds (or any other organisms)? What do you think some of the consequences to society will be if we continue to permit patenting/ownership of genes? [8]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [5]
Assignment Stamp Log #1 will be collected on the next class day
Make sure your team has completely cleaned up your experiment if you have completed it [8]
Continue ESLP signups [~8]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Choose focus question for Food Inc. essay!
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Fri. at latest)
Verify that SBPA #2 has been published for your TSOTS team
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of energy flow and trophic levels to complete Trophic Level Activity with no more than 1 error
Warm-up: At which trophic levels do you feed? Sketch a food web diagram based on your typical eating habits with you in the middle and including all of the organisms that go into your food. [10]
Review lectures 5 (Nutrients) and 6 (Energy Movement) [20]
Explain NPP sampling procedure and data collection [10]
Remember to attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook
Lab notebooks due by end of day (3:30) today for 1st scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing for Unit 2 exam (Wednesday)
Trophic Level Activity and Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheets are on website), DUE 9/20
Fill out free / reduced lunch app. to be eligible for $5 AP exams
---
--
-
Friday, September 13, 2019
Daily Summary 09-13
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what could be their impact? [10]
Conclude and clean up your experiments and work on your final lab reports / TSOTS blogs [35]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 8 [40]
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [15]
Continue ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Fri., 9/20 at latest)
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2, all parts posted by midnight tonight
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Score Energy and geological processes quiz [8]
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15 - 20]
Rock ID lab practical [35]
Attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Trophic Level Activity (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Lab notebooks due by end of day Monday for 1st scoring round
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin reviewing for Unit 2 exam
Trophic Level Activity (DUE 9/18)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/18)
NPP hypothesis and procedure in lab notebook by Monday
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what could be their impact? [10]
Conclude and clean up your experiments and work on your final lab reports / TSOTS blogs [35]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 8 [40]
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [15]
Continue ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish/publish your seed germination labs (DUE Fri., 9/20 at latest)
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2, all parts posted by midnight tonight
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Score Energy and geological processes quiz [8]
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15 - 20]
Rock ID lab practical [35]
Attach Rock ID Book to page in lab notebook after practical
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Trophic Level Activity (problem sheet is on website) [20]
Lab notebooks due by end of day Monday for 1st scoring round
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin reviewing for Unit 2 exam
Trophic Level Activity (DUE 9/18)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/18)
NPP hypothesis and procedure in lab notebook by Monday
Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
---
--
-
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Daily Summary 09-12
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what are some potential impacts of these actions? [8 - 10]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [25]
Q and A / discussion on chapters watched so far [10]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [10]
Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2
Begin planning your ESLP project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems, citing evidence from Food, Inc.
Warm-up: What individual or collective actions are you willing to take to improve our food system and what are some potential impacts of these actions? [8 - 10]
Continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5 – 7 [25]
Q and A / discussion on chapters watched so far [10]
Finish watching Food Inc., chapters 8 – 9 [20]
Concluding Q and A / discussion on the film [10]
Student Blog Post Assignment #2 [25]
Continue ESLP signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Student Blog Post Assignment #2
Begin planning your ESLP project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Daily Summary 09-11
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems; finish seed experiments
Warm-up: Think about the definition of ecology. How exactly do you think the study of ecology might be applied to farming (the production of plants, fungi, and animals for food and fiber)? [8]
Begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [35]
Socratic discussion: Do people have a right to know what is in their food? [35]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [20]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Sketch a diagram of the rock cycle. Use simple illustrations and appropriate vocabulary in your diagram. [8]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4 Energy and geological processes quiz
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8-10]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [30]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/18) Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Be able to describe strengths and weaknesses of our modern food production systems; finish seed experiments
Warm-up: Think about the definition of ecology. How exactly do you think the study of ecology might be applied to farming (the production of plants, fungi, and animals for food and fiber)? [8]
Begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [35]
Socratic discussion: Do people have a right to know what is in their food? [35]
Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [20]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: Sketch a diagram of the rock cycle. Use simple illustrations and appropriate vocabulary in your diagram. [8]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4 Energy and geological processes quiz
Start scrAPESbook presentations [15]
Go over Heat of Combustion lab calculations [8-10]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [30]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Dimensional Analysis Practice (problem sheet is on website) [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Dimensional Analysis Practice (DUE 9/18) Reading in Miller: pp. 66-74; “Systems” pp.48-51
---
--
-
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Daily Summary 09-10
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems
Warm-up: Do animals have the right to a certain quality of life? [9]
Start watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [20]
Socratic Discussion: Do people have the right to know what is in their food? [30]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Finish TSOTS SBPA #2 ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Next class day: continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5-7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems
Warm-up: Do animals have the right to a certain quality of life? [9]
Start watching Food Inc., chapters 1 - 4 [20]
Socratic Discussion: Do people have the right to know what is in their food? [30]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
Finish TSOTS SBPA #2 ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Next class day: continue watching Food Inc., chapters 5-7
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
Narrow down your ESLP project preferences list to one or two projects—be prepared to sign up by Friday
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Monday, September 9, 2019
Daily Summary 09-09
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Brainstorm ideas for your ESLP project
Warm-up: If you still have not turned it in, take out your Germination of Seeds lab write-up, make sure it is neat and complete and that your graph is properly titled and labeled—make sure your name is on it too! Otherwise, write down some of the Ecology Service Learning projects that seem interesting [5]
Turn in Germination of Seeds lab—last day to get full credit! [~5]
More about the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) and why its primary focus is on food [5]
Prep for seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Tomorrow: begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1-3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment; confirm that your TSOTS team blog is set up and first two assignments are complete/published
Warm-up: Can you name at least one farm or farmer directly responsible for producing some of the food you eat? Why do you think it might be important for us to know who manages the production of our foods? In what ways do you think farmers might behave/work as biologists (scientists)? [10]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [~25]
Begin Ecology Service Learning Projects (ESLP) signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your list of preferred ESLP projects from the sign-up sheet or fill out proposal form for your own unique project if you have not yet signed up for an ESLP Round 1 Fall Project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: What are the three main types of rock? What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? [5]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4 [20]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [20]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Energy and geological processes quiz postponed to Wednesday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Energy and geological processes quiz on Wednesday
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4—know the structure of the planet, from core to crust, and the major tenets of tectonic theory
Read/re-read pp. 355-357
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Brainstorm ideas for your ESLP project
Warm-up: If you still have not turned it in, take out your Germination of Seeds lab write-up, make sure it is neat and complete and that your graph is properly titled and labeled—make sure your name is on it too! Otherwise, write down some of the Ecology Service Learning projects that seem interesting [5]
Turn in Germination of Seeds lab—last day to get full credit! [~5]
More about the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) and why its primary focus is on food [5]
Prep for seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25]
ESLP Brainstorm [10] / Begin ESLP signups [~10]
Tomorrow: begin watching Food Inc., chapters 1-3
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue thinking about your ESLP project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment; confirm that your TSOTS team blog is set up and first two assignments are complete/published
Warm-up: Can you name at least one farm or farmer directly responsible for producing some of the food you eat? Why do you think it might be important for us to know who manages the production of our foods? In what ways do you think farmers might behave/work as biologists (scientists)? [10]
Seed planting for (The Story of the Seed) TSOTS [25] Check in on your experiments / work on lab reports [~25]
Begin Ecology Service Learning Projects (ESLP) signups [~25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Narrow down your list of preferred ESLP projects from the sign-up sheet or fill out proposal form for your own unique project if you have not yet signed up for an ESLP Round 1 Fall Project
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Create Rock ID Book and be able to correctly identify and describe 90% or more of rock specimens displayed in class
Warm-up: What are the three main types of rock? What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? [5]
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4 [20]
Work on Rock ID book in preparation for lab practical [20]
Get Heat of Combustion class data if you did not yet do so [~10]
Energy and geological processes quiz postponed to Wednesday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Energy and geological processes quiz on Wednesday
Review Lectures 2, 3, and 4—know the structure of the planet, from core to crust, and the major tenets of tectonic theory
Read/re-read pp. 355-357
---
--
-
Friday, September 6, 2019
Daily Summary 09-06
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment, create TSOTS team blog, earn 80% or better on ESS Unit Quiz
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers; bring unresolved discrepancies to the attention of Mr. Bursch during pre-quiz review session [8]
Pre-quiz review session [10]
Essential Science Skills Unit Quiz [25]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [50]
Plant your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~50]
TSOTS blog post work [~50] Begin ESLP signups [~50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA #2 on TSOTS blog
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently
Warm-up: What is the essence of the second law of thermodynamics? Provide a real-life example of this law. [8]
Unit 2: Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [10] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Share/discuss Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment data [10]
Unit 2: Lecture 3: Geologic Change [15] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Unit 2: Lecture 4: Rocks and Minerals (including "rock walk”) [30] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Start Rock ID Book [20]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC OR scrAPESbook presentations (2) [10] (POSTPONED)
Get HOC lab write-up checked/stamped [~40] (If you did not get checked today, show me on Monday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Energy and geological processes quiz on Monday [15]
Read pp. 355-357
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment, create TSOTS team blog, earn 80% or better on ESS Unit Quiz
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers; bring unresolved discrepancies to the attention of Mr. Bursch during pre-quiz review session [8]
Pre-quiz review session [10]
Essential Science Skills Unit Quiz [25]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [50]
Plant your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~50]
TSOTS blog post work [~50] Begin ESLP signups [~50]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue working on your seed germination labs
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA #2 on TSOTS blog
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently
Warm-up: What is the essence of the second law of thermodynamics? Provide a real-life example of this law. [8]
Unit 2: Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [10] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Share/discuss Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment data [10]
Unit 2: Lecture 3: Geologic Change [15] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Unit 2: Lecture 4: Rocks and Minerals (including "rock walk”) [30] (READ THROUGH ON YOUR OWN AND TAKE NOTES IN YOUR CLASS NOTEBOOK)
Start Rock ID Book [20]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC OR scrAPESbook presentations (2) [10] (POSTPONED)
Get HOC lab write-up checked/stamped [~40] (If you did not get checked today, show me on Monday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Rock ID Book (DUE 9/13)
Energy and geological processes quiz on Monday [15]
Read pp. 355-357
---
--
-
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Daily Summary 09-05
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Test
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Review/Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers [8]
Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review [10]
Fundamental Science Skills quiz [30]
Discuss Germination of Seeds lab results one last time, look at sample graph, then finish your own and turn in the lab [10]
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1 / start #2 [40]
Plant your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~40] (POSTPONED to NEXT WEEK)
Begin ESLP signups / Tour of WGHS GOLD gardens [15 – 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog before midnight tomorrow night!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Submit your seed germination experiment lab write-up; (2) Review for Fundamental Science Skills Unit Test
Warm-up: Take out Essential Science Skills (ESS) Unit Review/Pre-Test; compare answers with your seat neighbors and note differences in any of your answers [8]
Go over Fundamental Science Skills Unit Review [10]
Fundamental Science Skills quiz [30]
Discuss Germination of Seeds lab results one last time, look at sample graph, then finish your own and turn in the lab [10]
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #1 / start #2 [40]
Plant your team’s seeds for The Story of the Seed! [~40] (POSTPONED to NEXT WEEK)
Begin ESLP signups / Tour of WGHS GOLD gardens [15 – 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog before midnight tomorrow night!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Daily Summary 09-04
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [25 – 30]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
WGHS GOLD gardens tour [20]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
Plan your seed planting for the next class day Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can. (Pre-lab check) [8]
Lecture 1: Energy, video (Earth’s Energy Budget) [5]
Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
Water NPP grass patch [7]
Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OR
scrAPESbooks (option not selected will happen Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/6)
Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [25 – 30]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
WGHS GOLD gardens tour [20]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
Plan your seed planting for the next class day Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 and SBPA#2 on The Story of the Seed blog
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can. (Pre-lab check) [8]
Lecture 1: Energy, video (Earth’s Energy Budget) [5]
Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
Water NPP grass patch [7]
Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OR
scrAPESbooks (option not selected will happen Friday)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/6)
Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
---
--
-
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Daily Summary 09-03
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Last day of seed lab: get data from day 8 of experiment [10]
Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
Plan your seed planting for the next class day Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [30]
Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
Finish Seed lab questions and graph (DUE NEXT CLASS)
Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ NEXT CLASS DAY)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AGENDA:
Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
Last day of seed lab: get data from day 8 of experiment [10]
Complete analysis questions and graph [30 - 40]
Plan your seed planting for the next class day Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [30]
Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
Finish Seed lab questions and graph (DUE NEXT CLASS)
Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ NEXT CLASS DAY)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HONORS BIOLOGY
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
---
--
-
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)