Introduction

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Daily Summary 01-23

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify differences between eukaryotes/prokaryotes AND match common cell structures descriptions/functions with correct name of structure

– Warm-up: Take out a piece of binder paper and put a standard heading on it. The assignment name is “Intro to Cells Quiz”. [3]

– Take and correct Intro to Cells Quiz [25]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– Work on Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project [50]

– Stamp HW [~10]


HOMEWORK:

– Complete your Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project for Monday (DUE at beginning of period) AND select ESLP project or work on proposal for your own



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT identify differences between eukaryotes/prokaryotes AND match common cell structures descriptions/functions with correct name of structure

– Warm-up: Take out a piece of binder paper and put a standard heading on it. The assignment name is “Intro to Cells Quiz”. [3]

– Take and correct Intro to Cells Quiz [25]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– Work on Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project [50]

– Stamp HW [~10]


HOMEWORK:

– Complete your Cell Analogy Presentation mini-project for Monday (DUE at beginning of period) AND select ESLP project or work on proposal for your own


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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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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Daily Summary 01-22

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

– Use notes guide & textbook to outline cell parts & functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY


HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukaryote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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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: Share your “What to Expect” guide and complete 2.3.1

– WARM-UP: What are the major differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?

– Prepare to share your “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [20]

– Share your “What to Expect” guide project from 2.3.1: A Day in the Life [40]

– Complete 2.3.1 by answering ALL conclusion questions and completing your 4th career journal entry of the course [30]


HOMEWORK:
– Finish Career Journal entry if you did not finish it in class



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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Daily Summary 01-21

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

–Use notes guide and textbook to outline cell parts and functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY


HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukayote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe common cell structures and their functions

– Warm-up: What things must a cell have/do to stay alive? [3]

– Use notes guide & textbook to outline cell parts & functions [20]

– Stamp HW [~10]

– The World's Most Powerful Microscope [10]

– Assignment of Cell Analogy Presentation [10]

– Summarize information on cell structures/functions [15]

– Visualizing the wonder of a living cell [10]

– Cell Attention game [25]

– QUIZ on cell types, parts/functions on THURSDAY/FRIDAY


HOMEWORK:

– Complete the “Comparing Different Cells” chart on the reverse of your Eukayote/Prokaryote Venn Diagram



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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IN CLASS:

NO CLASS TODAY

REMEMBER: Your "What to Expect" guides need to be ready for tomorrow's class period.


HOMEWORK: Finish your "What to Expect" guides for tomorrow's class period



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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Link to How Big is a…? Interactive Model (Cells alive! website)

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BIOLOGY and HONORS BIOLOGY
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How Big is a…? Interactive Model


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Daily Summary 01-16

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and explain proper use of a light microscope

– Warm-up: Why do you think two basic cell types exist on Earth? How do you think they might be related? [3]

– Review basic cell types [5]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Review microscopes basics [10]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [12]

– Finish Microscope Lab DUE at END of PERIOD [40]

– Check out laptop, try out How Big is a…? interactive model and sign up for an ESLP project [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Estimate how many times larger a red blood cell is than a rhinovirus particle (show calculations, units)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT differentiate between eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and explain proper use of a light microscope

– Warm-up: Why do you think two basic cell types exist on Earth? How do you think they might be related? [3]

– Review basic cell types [5]

– How Big is a…? interactive model [10]

– Review microscopes basics [10]

– Some inspiration for the ESLP [12]

– Finish Microscope Lab DUE at END of PERIOD [40]

– Check out laptop, try out How Big is a…? interactive model and sign up for an ESLP project [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Estimate how many times larger a red blood cell is than a rhinovirus particle (show calculations, units)



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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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