Introduction

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Daily Summary 02-27

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: Be able to (1) explain how the theoretical probability of an organism inheriting a particular allele combination from its parents (and trait) can be determined using a Punnett Square and (2) how these odds can be used in breeding and family planning

Warm-up: What is an allele? How does the concept of alleles allow for different traits/genetic diversity? [7]

Probabilities for dominant/recessive genetic inheritance patterns and Punnett squares [20]

Start Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice (DUE FRIDAY)

Meiosis Modeling activity—complete by end of day for full credit

Work on Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7

Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checked for points


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Genetics Practice;

Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Legs 2 and 3 (complete by 3/7)

Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by 3/1)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

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

Warm-up: AP Test Sign-up / Payment Reminder [5]

Record Water Quality Index lab data online Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]

Record Household Water Use data in online class data table Unit 9 Questions??

Independent research project interviews, day 3

Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/5


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE 3/5 by 3 pm)

Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY, 3/8 by 3 pm)



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