Introduction

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Daily Summary 01/06

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Imagine the work you might undertake during the next sixteen weeks Warm-up: Revisit and discuss “THE BIG QUESTION” [5]

- Focus of second semester:

- Scientific Research [5]

- Service Projects [2]

- Go over Spring 2015 Update [10]

- Introduce and start watching GATTACA [75]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- Consider the opportunity before you (to work on almost anything you find interesting) and begin to imagine the kind of story you’d like to write for yourself, the kind of world you want to live in, and the legacy you’ll leave behind. How do you think our present society compares with the one depicted in the film GATTACA?



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Imagine the work you might undertake during the next sixteen weeks Warm-up: Revisit and discuss “THE BIG QUESTION” [5]

- Focus of second semester:

- Scientific Research [5]

- Service Projects [2]

- Go over Spring 2015 Update [10]

- Introduce and start watching GATTACA [75]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- Consider the opportunity before you (to work on almost anything you find interesting) and begin to imagine the kind of story you’d like to write for yourself, the kind of world you want to live in, and the legacy you’ll leave behind. How do you think our present society compares with the one depicted in the film GATTACA?



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Saturday, January 3, 2015

GATTACA Viewing Guide and Analysis Questions

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BIOLOGY /HONORS BIOLOGY
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GATTACA Viewing Guide and Analysis Questions



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Friday, December 12, 2014

Daily Summary 12-12

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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



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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Daily Summary 12-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Be able to (1) draw and describe the basic structure of DNA and chromosomes; (2) explain the process of and need for DNA replication in cells; (3) explain the process of protein synthesis (central dogma)

- Warm-up: Take out your “DNA” packet [1]

- DNA / Protein Synthesis Q & A [10 - 15]

- Work on anything listed below in the “OUTSIDE OF CLASS” section [80]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Submit Genetics Virtual Triathlon no later than Friday, 12/12

- (2) Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments, due 12/12;

- (3) Meiosis Mini-project (none will be accepted after 12/12);

- (4) Wrap up ESLP and place summary write-up in turn-in folder no later than 12/12



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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

FALL 2014 FINAL EXAM REVIEW GUIDE

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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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