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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Close out ESLP and prepare for final exam
Warm-up: Directions for ESLP evaluation form [5]
Turn in ESLP evaluation form as soon as you have finished it!
Get cellular respiration questions stamped on log if you did not yet do so
Turn in stamp log if you still have it
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
FINALS: WED: Period 1, 2; THU: Period 3, 4; FRI: Period 5, 6
One 8.5” x 11” (standard binder/printer paper size) sheet of notes permitted during final exam—MUST BE HANDWRITTEN!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: Make a pros and cons list for the use of transgenic crops. Are you in support of widespread use of transgenic organisms for human food production? [10]
Lecture 6: Sustainable Agriculture [15]
Turn in Hungry Planet project
Assignment of Unit 6 take-home exam (FRQs only)
Soil Analysis Lab work time (submission window for this report closes at 2:40 pm today) [60]
ALL SOIL LAB MATERIALS MUST BE 100% CLEANED UP BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY!!
APES RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Complete Unit 6 take-home questions—due day of final, no exceptions!
Prepare for final exam
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Monday, December 16, 2019
Daily Summary 12-16
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Close out ESLP and prepare for final exam
Warm-up: Directions for ESLP evaluation form [5]
Turn in ESLP evaluation form as soon as you have finished it!
Get cellular respiration questions stamped on log if you did not yet do so
Turn in stamp log if you still have it
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
FINALS: WED: Period 1; THU: Period 3; FRI: Period 5
One 8.5” x 11” (standard binder/printer paper size) sheet of notes permitted during final exam—MUST BE HANDWRITTEN!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Close out ESLP and prepare for final exam
Warm-up: Directions for ESLP evaluation form [5]
Turn in ESLP evaluation form as soon as you have finished it!
Get cellular respiration questions stamped on log if you did not yet do so
Turn in stamp log if you still have it
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
FINALS: WED: Period 1; THU: Period 3; FRI: Period 5
One 8.5” x 11” (standard binder/printer paper size) sheet of notes permitted during final exam—MUST BE HANDWRITTEN!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Continue reviewing/preparing for final exam
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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, December 13, 2019
Daily Summary 12-13
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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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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project blog (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
Review/study for Final Exam
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today!
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 2:30 on Tuesday!
Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE Jan.)
Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
Soil Lab [60]
RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
(1) Soil Analysis Lab;
(2) Read Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project blog (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
Review/study for Final Exam
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today!
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 2:30 on Tuesday!
Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE Jan.)
Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
Soil Lab [60]
RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
(1) Soil Analysis Lab;
(2) Read Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Daily Summary 12-12
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by Friday)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the garden clean-up crew, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by Friday)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the garden clean-up crew, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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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, December 11, 2019
Daily Summary 12-11
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the three major environmental factors affecting rates of photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? [5]
Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
> Read all directions with your partner before gathering materials for this lab—directions are on class website, write-up is on handout
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab, DUE today! [20]
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bio notebooks due this Friday!
Work on photosynthesis lab write-up
Work on ESLP project—DUE FRIDAY!
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are the major specific causes of soil degradation? [5]
Continue watching Dirt! The Movie [25]
Soil Analysis Lab work time (you should have half of the tests completed or near completion at this point)
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 11:59 pm Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Hungry Planet project!
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Reading from Miller: pp. 304-314
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the three major environmental factors affecting rates of photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? [5]
Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
> Read all directions with your partner before gathering materials for this lab—directions are on class website, write-up is on handout
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab, DUE today! [20]
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bio notebooks due this Friday!
Work on photosynthesis lab write-up
Work on ESLP project—DUE FRIDAY!
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are the major specific causes of soil degradation? [5]
Continue watching Dirt! The Movie [25]
Soil Analysis Lab work time (you should have half of the tests completed or near completion at this point)
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 11:59 pm Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Hungry Planet project!
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Reading from Miller: pp. 304-314
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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Daily Summary 12-10
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the three major environmental factors affecting rates of photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? [5]
Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
Read all directions with your partner before gathering materials for this lab—directions are on class website, write-up is on handout
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab, DUE today! [20]
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bio notebooks due this Thursday!
Work on photosynthesis lab write-up
Work on ESLP project—DUE FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the three major environmental factors affecting rates of photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? [5]
Photosynthesis Lab (teams of 3 to 4) [70]
Read all directions with your partner before gathering materials for this lab—directions are on class website, write-up is on handout
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab, DUE today! [20]
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Bio notebooks due this Thursday!
Work on photosynthesis lab write-up
Work on ESLP project—DUE FRIDAY
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, December 9, 2019
Daily Summary 12-09
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the reactants for and products of the photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? What is the significance of these products for heterotrophs? [5]
Finish notes on photosynthesis, revisit tour of the chloroplast [20]
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions [20]
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab DUE 12/10
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the reactants for and products of the photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? What is the significance of these products for heterotrophs? [5]
Finish notes on photosynthesis, revisit tour of the chloroplast [20]
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions [20]
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab DUE 12/10
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: Describe the five soil characteristics we discussed in class last week. [7]
Go over Hungry Planet project directions
Lecture 3: Soil Degradation [25]
WEDNESDAY:
Lecture 4: Pesticides / Soil Analysis Lab work time
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 11:59 pm Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Hungry Planet project!
Work on Soil Analysis Lab / Watch more of Dirt! The Movie
Miller LITE reading, pp. 297-303
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the reactants for and products of the photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? What is the significance of these products for heterotrophs? [5]
Finish notes on photosynthesis, revisit tour of the chloroplast [20]
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions [20]
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab DUE 12/10
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are the reactants for and products of the photosynthesis reactions in plant cells? What is the significance of these products for heterotrophs? [5]
Finish notes on photosynthesis, revisit tour of the chloroplast [20]
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions [20]
Finish Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab DUE 12/10
If you still need to finish Intro to cells unit exam, do it by Wed.!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Photosynthesis/Chloroplast Virtual Tour Questions
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: Describe the five soil characteristics we discussed in class last week. [7]
Go over Hungry Planet project directions
Lecture 3: Soil Degradation [25]
WEDNESDAY:
Lecture 4: Pesticides / Soil Analysis Lab work time
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview
Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 11:59 pm Friday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Hungry Planet project!
Work on Soil Analysis Lab / Watch more of Dirt! The Movie
Miller LITE reading, pp. 297-303
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Friday, December 6, 2019
Daily Summary 12-06
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are two things you remember about the general theory of photosynthesis? Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
Lab: Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells [45]
Osmosis and Diffusion Experiment must be turned in by this afternoon to receive any credit!!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are the major factors affecting soil formation? Considering these factors, where do you suppose the richest agricultural soils are? And the poorest? [7]
Start watching Dirt! The Movie [30]
Soil Analysis Lab work time
Long-term research project initial interviews
All warm-up/classwork notebooks must be in my possession by 2:30 in order to receive any credit for the contents contained therein
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Brazil case study reading
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are two things you remember about the general theory of photosynthesis? Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
Lab: Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells [45]
Osmosis and Diffusion Experiment must be turned in by this afternoon to receive any credit!!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are the major factors affecting soil formation? Considering these factors, where do you suppose the richest agricultural soils are? And the poorest? [7]
Start watching Dirt! The Movie [30]
Soil Analysis Lab work time
Long-term research project initial interviews
All warm-up/classwork notebooks must be in my possession by 2:30 in order to receive any credit for the contents contained therein
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Brazil case study reading
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Thursday, December 5, 2019
Daily Summary 12-05
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are two things you remember about the general theory of photosynthesis? Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
Lab: Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells [45]
Finish Intro to cells unit exam (during lunch or tutorial)
Osmosis and Diffusion Experiment must be turned in by Friday afternoon to receive any credit!!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of photosynthesis by running a controlled scientific experiment to study the effects of varying CO2 concentration on rates of photosynthesis
Warm-up: What are two things you remember about the general theory of photosynthesis? Notes on photosynthesis and a tour of the chloroplast [30]
Lab: Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells [45]
Finish Intro to cells unit exam (during lunch or tutorial)
Osmosis and Diffusion Experiment must be turned in by Friday afternoon to receive any credit!!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Microscope Lab #2 (Observation of Plant Cells) questions
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Daily Summary 12-04
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring an 80% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
Warm-up: Take out laptops and follow directions for opening and creating a copy of Cell Analogies Project Peer Response Form [5]
Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [35]
Final discussion of transport through cell membranes [10]
Intro to cells unit exam [50]
Osmosis and Diffusion Demo Experiment DUE today
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What is soil? Describe the connections between soil and human survival? [7]
Finish Lecture 1: Food Production, start Lecture 2: Soil [30]
Soil Analysis Lab work time [25]
Start watching Dirt! The Movie Seed Lab and lab notebook due TODAY
All lab notebooks must be in my possession by 3:30 in order to receive any credit for the labs scheduled for scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Assigned reading from Miller (LITE)
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring an 80% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
Warm-up: Take out laptops and follow directions for opening and creating a copy of Cell Analogies Project Peer Response Form [5]
Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [35]
Final discussion of transport through cell membranes [10]
Intro to cells unit exam [50]
Osmosis and Diffusion Demo Experiment DUE today
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What is soil? Describe the connections between soil and human survival? [7]
Finish Lecture 1: Food Production, start Lecture 2: Soil [30]
Soil Analysis Lab work time [25]
Start watching Dirt! The Movie Seed Lab and lab notebook due TODAY
All lab notebooks must be in my possession by 3:30 in order to receive any credit for the labs scheduled for scoring
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Soil Analysis Lab
Assigned reading from Miller (LITE)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Daily Summary 12-03
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring an 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
Warm-up: Take out laptops and follow directions for opening and creating a copy of Cell Analogies Project Peer Response Form [5]
Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [35]
Intro to cells unit exam [50]
Osmosis and Diffusion Demo. Experiment DUE today
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of biomolecules and cells by scoring an 70% or higher on the Introduction to Cells unit exam
Warm-up: Take out laptops and follow directions for opening and creating a copy of Cell Analogies Project Peer Response Form [5]
Present Cell Analogies slideshow project to your assigned peer evaluation group—turn in peer evaluation form and slideshow to shared Google Drive biology folders [35]
Intro to cells unit exam [50]
Osmosis and Diffusion Demo. Experiment DUE today
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Monday, December 2, 2019
Daily Summary 12-02
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam
Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [25]
Turn in Cell Membrane Bubble Lab
Make sure Cell Analogies slideshow project is turned in to Google Drive Biology Folder
Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
Review intro to cells unit materials for exam next class meeting (tomorrow)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam
Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [25]
Discuss transport through cell membranes [10]
Turn in Cell Membrane Bubble Lab Make sure Cell Analogies slideshow project is turned in
Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
Review intro to cells unit materials for exam next class meeting (Wednesday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere
Warm-up: How has agriculture affected humans and the environment? [5]
Introduction to and overview of Unit 6 (Agriculture) [5]
Soil Analysis Lab [10]
Lecture 1: Food Production [20]
Seed Lab and lab notebook due Wednesday
Submit Allelopathy experiment write-up for check by 2:30 today
All lab notebooks must be in my possession by 3:30 on Wednesday in order to receive credit for the labs therein
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Prepare lab notebook for submission on 12/4
Read “Farm Lobby” article
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam
Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [25]
Turn in Cell Membrane Bubble Lab
Make sure Cell Analogies slideshow project is turned in to Google Drive Biology Folder
Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
Review intro to cells unit materials for exam next class meeting (tomorrow)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Review intro to cells unit concepts for exam
Warm-up: Describe the three major forms of transport of materials across the cell membrane? [7]
Online activities explaining structure of and transport across biological cell membranes (you can find the links under “cellular transport” label on class website—use the textbook and online presentation to get additional explanations of these topics) [25]
Discuss transport through cell membranes [10]
Turn in Cell Membrane Bubble Lab Make sure Cell Analogies slideshow project is turned in
Intro to cells unit exam on next class day
GET TSOTS BLOG POSTS 3 & 4 checked in person!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
Review intro to cells unit materials for exam next class meeting (Wednesday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere
Warm-up: How has agriculture affected humans and the environment? [5]
Introduction to and overview of Unit 6 (Agriculture) [5]
Soil Analysis Lab [10]
Lecture 1: Food Production [20]
Seed Lab and lab notebook due Wednesday
Submit Allelopathy experiment write-up for check by 2:30 today
All lab notebooks must be in my possession by 3:30 on Wednesday in order to receive credit for the labs therein
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Prepare lab notebook for submission on 12/4
Read “Farm Lobby” article
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