Introduction

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Daily Summary 02-11

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information

Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]

Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]

Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]

GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Genetics with a Smile activity



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information

Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]

Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]

Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]

GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Genetics with a Smile activity



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]

Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation

Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]

Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions

Independent research project progress interviews (round 1) begin tomorrow—be ready!

Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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