Introduction

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Daily Summary 02-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Quick review of photosynthesis and QUIZ [25]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Photosynthesis attention game [20]

– More information on ESLP project and Co-Teaching Experiment [9]

– Introduction to glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– Check/stamp this and last week’s photosynthesis assignment


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure you have signed up, will be ready to sign up, or will be ready to submit a proposal for the ESLP by Thursday/Friday



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Quick review of photosynthesis and QUIZ [25]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Photosynthesis attention game [20]

– More information on ESLP project & Co-Teaching Experiment [9]

– Introduction to glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– Check/stamp this and last week’s photosynthesis assignment


HOMEWORK:

– Make some progress on your ESLP project



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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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Monday, February 10, 2014

Daily Summary 02-10

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of photosynthesis (including the basic structure of the chloroplast) and write the overall summary equation

– Warm-up: What are the essential raw materials needed for photosynthesis that photosynthesizing organisms take from their environment? What is ATP? [3]

– The two main stages of photosynthesis [20]

– Photosynthesis attention game [20]

– Check/stamp HW next class day


HOMEWORK:

– Make some progress on your ESLP project (REMEMBER, you must be signed up for a project or have submitted your proposal for an original project by this FRIDAY)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of photosynthesis (including the basic structure of the chloroplast) and write the overall summary equation

– Warm-up: What are the essential raw materials needed for photosynthesis that photosynthesizing organisms take from their environment? What is ATP? [3]

– The two main stages of photosynthesis [20]

– Photosynthesis attention game [20]

– Check/stamp HW next class day


HOMEWORK:

– Make some progress on your ESLP project (REMEMBER, you must be signed up for a project or have submitted your proposal for an original project by this FRIDAY)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit and prior knowledge to design something (see project handout) to help patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

– WARM-UP: What has been the most challenging part of the diabetes unit so far? How did you meet this challenge?

– Present remaining Projects (The Future of Diabetes Management and Treatment) [35] 

– Work on Diabetes Unit Review Guide [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Answer all questions on Diabetes Unit Review Guide



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Friday, February 7, 2014

Daily Summary 02-07

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the site of photosynthesis (the chloroplast) and the overall summary equation for the process

– Warm-up: Where do autotrophic organisms get most of their energy? How do they capture this energy? Copy the questions for the photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour. [5]

– What is ATP? [5]

– Intro to Photosynthesis [15]

– The Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

– Photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour [20]

– Leaf observations under the microscopes [35]

– Check/stamp HW {Read pp. 201-208, answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions (pp. 202 & 205) and section assessment (pp. 203 & 207)} [~20] CELL ANALOGY PRES.?


HOMEWORK:
– Make some progress on your ESLP project



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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: Use all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit and prior knowledge to design something (see project handout) to help patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

– WARM-UP: Has your group settled on concept for your invention? What has been the most challenging part of this project so far? How are you dealing with this challenge?

– Work on Project 2.3.4: The Future of Diabetes Management and Treatment [95] 

– Turn in your completed Project 2.3.3 handout on complications of diabetes (NOW LATE) [~10]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish on Project 2.3.4



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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Daily Summary 02-06

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the site of photosynthesis (the chloroplast) and the overall summary equation for the process

– Warm-up: Where do autotrophic organisms get most of their energy? How do they capture this energy? Copy the questions for the photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour. [5]

– What is ATP? [5]

– Intro to Photosynthesis [15]
– The Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

– Photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour [20]

– Leaf observations under the microscopes [35]

– Check/stamp HW {Read pp. 201-208, answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions (pp. 202 & 205) and section assessment (pp. 203 & 207)} [~20] CELL ANALOGY PRES.?


HOMEWORK:
– Make some progress on your ESLP project


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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the site of photosynthesis (the chloroplast) and the overall summary equation for the process

– Warm-up: Where do autotrophic organisms get most of their energy? How do they capture this energy? Copy the questions for the photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour. [4]

– What is ATP? [5]

– Intro to Photosynthesis [15]

– The Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

– Photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour [20]

– Leaf observations under the microscopes [35]

– Check/stamp HW {Read pp. 201-208, answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions (pp. 202 & 205) and section assessment (pp. 203 & 207)} [~20] CELL ANALOGY PRES.?


HOMEWORK:

– Make some progress on your preparations for your ESLP project



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Use all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit and prior knowledge to design something (see project handout) to help patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

– WARM-UP: Has your group settled on concept for your invention? What has been the most challenging part of this project so far? How are you dealing with this challenge?

– Work on Project 2.3.4: The Future of Diabetes Management and Treatment [95] 

– Turn in your completed Project 2.3.3 handout on complications of diabetes (NOW LATE) [~10]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on Project 2.3.4



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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Daily Summary 02-05

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT correctly answer 70% or more of the questions on the Intro to Cells Unit exam

– Warm-up: Fill out the top part of your exam response sheet [2]

– Intro to Cells Unit exam [40]

– Turn in Egg-cellent diffusion & Microorganism Obs./Drawings (TODAY IS LAST DAY TO TURN IN FOR CREDIT) [10]

– Turn in HW/Classwork Stamp Logs [~10]

– Read pp. 201-208, answer ALL CHECKPOINT questions (pp. 202 & 205) and section assessment (pp. 203 & 207) [30]

– Leaf observations under the microscopes [25]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish assigned reading and questions

– Choose at least 3 Co-Teaching Experiment (you must sign up for one by the next class day)



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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: Use all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit and prior knowledge to design something (see project handout) to help patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

– WARM-UP: Has your group settled on concept for your invention? What has been the most challenging part of this project so far? How are you dealing with this challenge?

– Work on Project 2.3.4: The Future of Diabetes Management and Treatment [95] 

– Turn in your completed Project 2.3.3 handout on complications of diabetes (NOW LATE) [~10]

HOMEWORK:

– Work on Project 2.3.4



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