Daily Summary 10-17

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: How do the ecosystem posters you are creating illustrate energy flow through the system? Which cycle do you believe is the most critical? Justify your answer with a couple of ideas. [5]

–Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters [75]

– Check HW [~20]

– Plant Status Update #3 [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: How do the ecosystem posters you are creating illustrate energy flow through the system? Which cycle do you believe is the most critical? Justify your answer with a couple of ideas. [5]

– Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters [75]

– Check HW [~20]

– Plant Status Update #3 [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 10-16

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Biogeochemical Cycle/Food Web Diagram Posters (a.k.a, Ecosystem Posters) AND grade checks


HOMEWORK:

- Finish Reading 4-2 and answering section assessment questions



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Biogeochemical Cycle/Food Web Diagram Posters (a.k.a, Ecosystem Posters) AND grade checks


HOMEWORK:

- Finish Reading 4-2 and answering section assessment questions



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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IN CLASS:

– Finish Activity 1.3.1, Autopsy Report AND grade checks


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Activity 1.3.1, Autopsy Report AND grade checks



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Daily Summary 10-15

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: Which elemental substances are most abundant in living systems? Make a list and next to each substance name, indicate what you think living cells use it to make or do. [5]

– Cycles of Matter [20]

– Ecosystem Diagrams [60]

– Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt and turn in [~20]

– Check HW [~20]

– Read 4-1, answer Section Assessment Qs #1 - 5.


HOMEWORK:

– Finish section 4-1 reading/questions assignment



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use prior knowledge of human body systems to match structures with functions AND analyze an autopsy report to extract and apply relevant information to Anna Garcia’s case

– 1.3.1: The Autopsy [80]

– Work on Evidence Board [15]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish all parts of lesson 1.3.1



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Daily Summary 10-14

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

–Warm-up: Which elemental substances are most abundant in living systems? Make a list and next to each substance name, indicate what you think living cells use it to make or do. [5]

–Cycles of Matter [20]

–Ecosystem Diagrams [60]

–Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt and turn in [~20]

–Check HW [~20]

–Read 4-1, answer Section Assessment Qs #1 - 5.


HOMEWORK:

– Finish section 4-1 reading/questions assignment



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: Which elemental substances are most abundant in living systems? Make a list and next to each substance name, indicate what you think living cells use it to make or do. [5]

– Cycles of Matter [20]

– Ecosystem Diagrams [60]

– Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt and turn in [~20]

– Check HW [~20]

– Read 4-1, answer Section Assessment Qs #1 - 5.


HOMEWORK:

– Finish section 4-1 reading/questions assignment



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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Daily Summary 10-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe probable energy flow through ecosystems

– Warm-up: Which type of trophic (feeding) level seemed most abundant (common) in the garden? Why do you think that was so? Least abundant? Why? [5]

– Food webs and energy pyramids [15]

– Food chain scramble game [10]

– Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt [35]

– Check HW [~35]

– Plant Status Update on TSOTS blogs [20]

– Read section 3-2 and answer Section Assessment Questions #1 - #5.


HOMEWORK:

– Finish section 3-2 reading/questions assignment



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use the properties of DNA and gel electrophoresis concepts to identify human individuals

– 1.2.3: DNA Analysis [60]

– Finish Discussion and Debate on Genetic Testing (write up summary analysis from your discussions in your lab notebooks) [15]

– Work on Evidence Board [15]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– None



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