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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
DNA and Central Dogma (Unit 5) Exam
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, your 2nd Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
UNIT 8 EXAM on MONDAY!
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Record your responses to scrAPESbook presenters’ questions as your warm-up for today.
Score and turn in Unit 8 Reading Quiz 2 [10]
3 to 5 scrAPESbook presentations [30]
Use class lab data to graphically estimate 24-hour LC50 of copper sulfate on Tubifex tubifex [20]
Clean up any remaining lab materials [10]
Free work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
(1) Read The Pollution Within;
(2) Review for Unit 8 Exam
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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Daily Summary 01-30
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
DNA and Central Dogma (Unit 5) Exam
Work on any unfinished / late work for bio
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, your 2nd Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on any unfinished / late work for bio
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: Describe two different kinds of DNA mutation and explain any difference in the potential consequences of these changes. [5]
DNA and Central Dogma (Unit 5) Exam
Work on any unfinished / late work for bio
Show me your DNA and Central Dogma Review and, if you have not already, your 2nd Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on any unfinished / late work for bio
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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, January 29, 2020
Daily Summary 01-29
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
Unit 5 exam on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE FRIDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Go Over KEY DATES:
WGHS APES 2019-2020 2nd SEMESTER KEY DATES
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get re-started ASAP.
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [50] (finish part 1 today if you did not do so on Monday; part 2 must be performed precisely 24 hours later)
Lecture 3: Risk; Regulation [20]
scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home reading quiz due Friday!!
(1) Finish LC50 Analysis;
(2) read corn articles (Briefing Monsanto and …Comparison…Effects Three GM Corn Varieties…);
(3) finish toxin summary report
(4) begin to review for Unit 8 Exam
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
Unit 5 exam on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE FRIDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Go Over KEY DATES:
WGHS APES 2019-2020 2nd SEMESTER KEY DATES
- February 10th – 14th: Independent Research Project progress interviews, round 2
- March 3rd – 7th: Independent Research Project progress interviews, round 3
- May 11th: AP Exam, 12:00 PM on Monday
- May 11th - May 19th: Independent Research Project presentations begin
- May 23rd: Last day to turn in Independent Research Project written report and presentation materials for review and scoring
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get re-started ASAP.
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [50] (finish part 1 today if you did not do so on Monday; part 2 must be performed precisely 24 hours later)
Lecture 3: Risk; Regulation [20]
scrAPESbook presentations [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home reading quiz due Friday!!
(1) Finish LC50 Analysis;
(2) read corn articles (Briefing Monsanto and …Comparison…Effects Three GM Corn Varieties…);
(3) finish toxin summary report
(4) begin to review for Unit 8 Exam
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Daily Summary 01-28
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BIOLOGY
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Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
Unit 5 exam on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE THURSDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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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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Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis, a.k.a. “Central Dogma of Biology”) on paper and (2) describe the three basic kinds of DNA mutations that are possible and what kinds of consequences can result
Warm-up: What is a DNA mutation? [5]
Quick review of transcription / translation [10 - 15]
Introduction to mutations [10]
Mutation activity [30 - 40]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Show me your Case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment”
Unit 5 exam on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
DNA and Central Dogma Review (DUE THURSDAY)
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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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, January 27, 2020
Daily Summary 01-27
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get started ASAP. Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [40+]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
White Paper: Dosed Without Prescription (NOTE: this is a 64-page paper—you only need to read the executive summary [2 pages], but I strongly encourage you to skim the remainder of the paper)
REMINDERS: (1) Student reps for APES promotion on Feb 5th and 6th at lunch in cafeteria; (2) Class sweatshirt / T-shirt??
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: If a cell suddenly was in need of a particular protein, like amylase (an enzyme used to break down starch into simpler sugars) for example, how would the molecular machinery of the cell know what the correct sequence was for the string of amino acids that forms amylase so that it could build this polypeptide?
Finish Transcription and translation simulation activity [40]
DNA and Central Dogma Review [~40]
Get “Meselson & Stahl Experiment” case study checked/stamped
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
DNA and Central Dogma Review
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for another stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Ask any last-minute lab questions right away so we can get started ASAP. Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab [40+]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
White Paper: Dosed Without Prescription (NOTE: this is a 64-page paper—you only need to read the executive summary [2 pages], but I strongly encourage you to skim the remainder of the paper)
REMINDERS: (1) Student reps for APES promotion on Feb 5th and 6th at lunch in cafeteria; (2) Class sweatshirt / T-shirt??
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Friday, January 24, 2020
Daily Summary 01-24
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [12]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by next Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Environmental Hazard Walk explanation [5]
Review Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [5 - 8]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz [10]
Pre-Lab Discussion of Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex experiment [10]
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab (setup and walk through) [40+]
scrAPESbook presentations [?]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 446-462;
Article: The Pollution Within
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [12]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by next Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Environmental Hazard Walk explanation [5]
Review Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [5 - 8]
Unit 8 Reading Quiz [10]
Pre-Lab Discussion of Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex experiment [10]
Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Tubifex tubifex lab (setup and walk through) [40+]
scrAPESbook presentations [?]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 446-462;
Article: The Pollution Within
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Thursday, January 23, 2020
Daily Summary 01-23
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [12]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) demonstrate transcription and translation (protein synthesis or “Central Dogma of Biology”) using 2-D model
Warm-up: Describe an experiment from the 20th century which clearly demonstrated that DNA--not protein--was the primary hereditary (genetic) molecule. [8]
Score DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [12]
Introduction to protein synthesis (transcription and translation) [25]
Transcription and translation simulation activity [45]
Finish case study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment” (on website) and get it checked for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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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, January 22, 2020
Daily Summary 01-22
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on website) / Finish DNA Replication Activity [50]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study:
“Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Unit 7 Exam FRQ scoring instructions [3]
Unit 7 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [15]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [15]
Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Lumbriculus variegatus: Introduction and Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 436-446
Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on website) / Finish DNA Replication Activity [50]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study:
“Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment
Warm-up: Unit 7 Exam FRQ scoring instructions [3]
Unit 7 Exam FRQ scoring [20]
Unit 8: Lecture 1: Environmental Health [15]
Unit 8: Lecture 2: Toxicology [15]
Lab: Determination of LC50 of copper sulfate and effects on behavior in Lumbriculus variegatus: Introduction and Pre-lab research and write-up in notebooks [30]
Independent research project individual progress interviews [~30]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE, pp. 436-446
Read articles: Walruses and the Egg Woman and Cholera in Haiti
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Daily Summary 01-21
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on website) / Finish DNA Replication Activity [50]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get full credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (2) describe the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: Sketch the process of DNA replication in eukaryotic cells. Be sure to label all parts of the replication apparatus / structures, including the leading and lagging strands of DNA [10]
Review DNA replication [10]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment: The Nature of DNA Replication” (on website) / Finish DNA Replication Activity [50]
DNA Structure and Replication Quiz [25]
“The Transforming Principle:…” last day to get full credit is TODAY
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Case Study: “Meselson and Stahl Experiment:…DNA Replication”
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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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, January 17, 2020
Daily Summary 01-17
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells?
Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE
“The Transforming Principle:…” case study DUE
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by next Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
Warm-up: Q & A for Unit 7 exam
Unit 7 exam [55]
Get Cookie Mining lab checked
scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on independent research project—we will have progress interviews next week!
Be ready with a scrAPESbook presentation on Wednesday!
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells?
Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE
“The Transforming Principle:…” case study DUE
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by next Friday for a stamp on your log)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic knowledge of how past and present land uses impact all parts of the biosphere by earning a 70% or higher on the Unit 7 exam
Warm-up: Q & A for Unit 7 exam
Unit 7 exam [55]
Get Cookie Mining lab checked
scrAPESbook presentations
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on independent research project—we will have progress interviews next week!
Be ready with a scrAPESbook presentation on Wednesday!
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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Daily Summary 01-16
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells?
Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE
“The Transforming Principle:…” case study DUE
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: What are the major functions of DNA in all cells?
Review DNA structure and introduce DNA replication [20]
Use the 3-D Animation Library at the DNA Learning Center to better understand DNA structure and replication [10]
DNA Replication Activity: Modeling Replication [60]
DNA paper (origami-style) model DUE
“The Transforming Principle:…” case study DUE
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class (show me by Friday for a stamp on your log)
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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, January 15, 2020
Daily Summary 01-15
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome [Cell growth / division mini-project NOW LATE!]
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA continued [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (pdf on class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
Score take-home quiz on forests, forestry, fire management, and mining [10]
Finish Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40] / Research project interviews
Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Friday
Review Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration and study for unit 7 exam
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome [Cell growth / division mini-project NOW LATE!]
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA continued [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (pdf on class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What are the comparative benefits and drawbacks of sub-surface mining as compared with surface mining? [8]
Score take-home quiz on forests, forestry, fire management, and mining [10]
Finish Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
Lab: Cookie Mining [30 - 40] / Research project interviews
Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Complete Cookie Mining Lab Analysis for Friday
Review Unit 7: Lecture 5: Land Protection and Restoration and study for unit 7 exam
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Daily Summary 01-14
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
[Cell growth / division mini-project NOW LATE!]
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA continued [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (pdf on class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
[Cell growth / division mini-project NOW LATE!]
Warm-up: Write down one realization you had about DNA while constructing your concept map yesterday. [3]
Lecture / Discussion: Introduction to DNA continued [20]
Check DNA brainstorm and concept map Finish and submit DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
“The Transforming Principle: Identifying the Molecule of Inheritance” case study in your notebooks (pdf on class website)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
“The Transforming Principle: …” case study in your notebooks
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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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, January 13, 2020
Daily Summary 01-13
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Why have forest fires been larger and more devastating in Western North America during the last 40 – 50 years as compared with fires from previous centuries? [5]
Class discussion recap: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Take-home quiz
Review Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining
Cookie Mining pre-lab
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Use credible scholarly scientific literature to determine and report on the structure of DNA and the mechanisms / biomolecular machinery used in cells to build, repair, and copy this molecule; Specifically, SWBAT (1) create a simple but compositionally accurate physical model of the DNA double helix (2) describe the history of humanity’s discovery of DNA and the structure of a chromosome
Warm-up: DNA brainstorm and concept map [10]
Introduction to DNA, including videos [10]
DNA paper (origami-style) model [20]
Cell growth and division mini-project NOW LATE!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish DNA paper (origami-style) model
Add more detail to DNA concept map started in class
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Why have forest fires been larger and more devastating in Western North America during the last 40 – 50 years as compared with fires from previous centuries? [5]
Class discussion recap: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Take-home quiz
Review Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining
Cookie Mining pre-lab
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Friday, January 10, 2020
Daily Summary 01-10
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of a eukaryotic cell undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [15 - 25]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [20]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20] (POSTPONED until Monday)
Video: Fire Wars (watch on your own on YouTube)
Take-home quiz
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home quiz
Island Biogeography and Fire Dependent Ecosystems
Miller pp. 230, 234-246, 251-274
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of a eukaryotic cell undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: Name and describe at least two approaches to reducing deforestation. [8]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? [15 - 25]
Unit 7: Lecture 3: Forest Fires [20]
Unit 7: Lecture 4: Mining [20] (POSTPONED until Monday)
Video: Fire Wars (watch on your own on YouTube)
Take-home quiz
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Take-home quiz
Island Biogeography and Fire Dependent Ecosystems
Miller pp. 230, 234-246, 251-274
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Daily Summary 01-09
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of a eukaryotic cell undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of a eukaryotic cell undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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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, January 8, 2020
Daily Summary 01-08
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Welcome back message, and a look ahead [10]
Co-teaching and tutorial reminders [3]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [25]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Review cell cycle (growth and division) notes for short quiz on Friday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: 1st Interview Overdue!
> Complete (digitally) the outline at the bottom of the project directions sheet
> Place a copy of this completed outline in your APES Google Drive Folder
> Be ready to go over you outline with me in a brief interview during class or tutorial
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
Read 1 article from Fire Management Today, summarize
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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:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Welcome back message, and a look ahead [10]
Co-teaching and tutorial reminders [3]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [25]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Review cell cycle (growth and division) notes for short quiz on Friday
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: 1st Interview Overdue!
> Complete (digitally) the outline at the bottom of the project directions sheet
> Place a copy of this completed outline in your APES Google Drive Folder
> Be ready to go over you outline with me in a brief interview during class or tutorial
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller
Read Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
Read 1 article from Fire Management Today, summarize
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Daily Summary 01-07
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Welcome back message and a look ahead [10]
Co-teaching and tutorial reminders [3]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [25]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Review cell cycle (growth and division) notes for short quiz
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Welcome back message and a look ahead [10]
Co-teaching and tutorial reminders [3]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [25]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Review cell cycle (growth and division) notes for short quiz
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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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