Introduction

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Meiosis Slideshow Example

Daily Summary 12-01

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to define, with examples, 80% or more of elementary genetics terminology introduced in class today

- Warm-up: Why do you look like your parents (and your siblings, for that matter)? Answer in as much detail as you can. [5]

- Completing the Fall 2014 ESLP [5]

- Crash Course in Genetics/Heredity [12]

- Intro to Genetics Presentation [15]

- Genetics with a Smile [15]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (2) Work on ESLP projects



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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Daily Summary 11-25

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BIOLOGY
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- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of biological molecules and cells by earning an 60% or higher on the Introduction to Cells Unit Exam

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and your Egg-cellent Diffusion demo [2]

- Finish Egg Demo [25]

- Intro to Cells Unit Exam [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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



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Monday, November 24, 2014

Daily Summary 11-24

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BIOLOGY
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- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of biological molecules and cells by earning an 60% or higher on the Introduction to Cells Unit Exam

- Warm-up: Take out Cells Unit Review Guide and your Egg-cellent Diffusion demo [2]

- Finish Egg Demo [25]

- Intro to Cells Unit Exam [60]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Discuss food issues relevant to our modern industrial food system/economy Warm-up:

- What are some food / food-related issues of which you are aware? [2]

- ESLP: Preparation of a conscientious meal [60]

- Documentary Film: A Place at the Table


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Work on osmosis demonstrations;

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments;

- (3) Work on ESLP projects



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Friday, November 21, 2014

Daily Summary 11-21

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: (5) explain the main forms of transport across biological membranes

- Warm-up: Put your name, date, and period on the Egg-cellent diffusion demo handout [1]

- Egg-cellent Diffusion Demonstration [20]

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- Complete Cell Membrane / Transport Across Membranes Study

- Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments

- Make sure Cell Analogies Project Peer Presentations/Evaluations are done and in your Bio turn in folder on Google Drive
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- Class Q & A on Intro to Cells Unit Review Guide [10]


HOMEWORK:

- (1) Study Intro to Cells Unit Review to prep for exam;

- (2) 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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