Introduction

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Daily Summary 11-17

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up:

- Review objectives as a class [10]

- Work on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide in small groups [40]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [~1]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plant cells convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; (4) explain how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities; and (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up:

- Review objectives as a class [10]

- Work on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide in small groups [40]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [~1]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Friday, November 14, 2014

Daily Summary 11-14

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Work on any of the following: Microscope Lab #2 (DUE FRIDAY); TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments (any); Enzyme Lab Guide Worksheet (DUE FRIDAY); Cell Analogy Project (DUE FRIDAY); any other biology work you still need to finish


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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



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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Daily Summary 11-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Work on any of the following: Microscope Lab #2 (DUE FRIDAY); TSOTS Student Blog Post

- Assignments (any); Enzyme Lab Guide Worksheet (DUE FRIDAY); Cell Analogy Project (DUE FRIDAY); any other biology work you still need to finish


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) explain the basic organization and composition of a biological cell; (2) describe the process by which cells reproduce / multicellular organisms grow larger; (3) explain how plants convert light energy and inorganic compounds into energy-storing organic compounds; and (4) how cells convert biomolecules like lipids and carbs into usable energy for powering cell activities

- Warm-up: Discuss objectives as a class [10]

- Turn in assignment stamp log #2 from October [1]

- Cell Analogies Presentation Peer Evaluation [30]

- Work on any of the following: [60]

- Microscope Lab #2

- TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments (any)


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments



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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Daily Summary 11-12

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left screen. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report; (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project; (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE MONDAY'S POST)



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Monday, November 10, 2014

Daily Summary 11-10

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left screen. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Enzyme lab report;

- (2) Work on Cell Analogies Project;

- (3) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the major differences between eukaryotic-type and prokaryotic-type cells; (2) explain the basic organization and composition (in terms of biomolecules) of a biological cell

- Warm-up: Copy and complete the diagram on the left. [5]

- Show your Venn Diagram on Google Docs to Mr. Bursch [10]

- Microscope Lab #2 [80]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Complete and post Cell Analogies Project;

- (2) Work on Student Blog Post Assignments #5 and #6 for TSOTS



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