Daily Summary 01-09

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project [15]

– Finish watching Food Inc. and discuss [30]

– Research focus question for Socratic discussion [20]

– Look at ESLP website, last year’s projects, this year’s [10]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project [15]

– Finish watching Food Inc. and discuss [30]

– Research focus question for Socratic discussion [20]

– Look at ESLP website, last year’s projects, this year’s [10]

– Socratic-style discussion on warm-up question [25]

HOMEWORK:

– Look at ESLP website, the possible projects, and think about which one(s) appeal to you



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Daily Summary 01/08

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Daily Summary 01/07

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [20]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT use knowledge of ecological principles, a basic understanding of biomolecular nutrition, and original ideas to participate in a Socratic discussion about modern food systems

– Warm-up: Should access to healthy food be a right for everyone? Why or why not? [3]

– Some reflections [5]

– Welcome Back to Earth Academy [10]

– What’s New (co-teaching, ESLP, bIo) AND Value [10]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]

– Introduction to Socratic-style discussion [15]

HOMEWORK:

– Reflect on what you saw in the film today, prepare to share your thoughts on Thursday



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: determine the energy content of specific foods

– WARM-UP: Which biomolecule type did you consume the most during the break?

– Finish 2.2.3: The Biochemistry of Food [55]

– Finish 2.2.4: How Much Energy is in Food lab write-up [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 2.2.3 and 2.2.4, including ALL conclusion questions



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Presentation: Welcome Back to Earth Academy

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BIOLOGY and HONORS BIOLOGY
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Welcome Back to Earth Academy presentation

Use the link above to download a copy of the welcome back presentation given on January 7, 2014. This presentation includes important ideas about how Mr. Bursch and his students will operate as a community to work toward achieving individual and collective goals.



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Daily Summary 12-17

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT present their completed nutrition projects to Mr. Bursch within 2 minutes using laptop

– Warm-up: What discoveries did you make when looking over your nutrient report? [1]

– Work on your final exam review guide [40]

– Nutrition project check for points [~40]

– Correct and resubmit Toothpickase Lab (if returned to you) [~40]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]


HOMEWORK:

 – Complete Review Guide to prepare for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)




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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

 – Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & start 2.2.3

–WARM-UP: Name the four major categories of biological macromolecules, the basic repeating individual molecules (monomers) used in each, and one example of this type of biomolecule.  

–Biomolecules Quiz [20]

–Start 2.2.3: Biochemistry of Food [75]


HOMEWORK:

– Bring in one dry item of food for food calorimetry (energy measuring)
Suggested food types: crackers, nuts, cookies, chips, tortilla, breads



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