Introduction

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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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