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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: Diagram the process of eukaryotic cells undergoing cell division and include labels on each step [10]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Review of cell growth and division [10]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [50]
TSOTS SBPA #5 [~50]
Get online mitosis activity checked if you didn’t last time [~50]
Mitosis quiz [15 - 20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE no later than Friday afternoon)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Thursday, January 10, 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
AGENDA / INSTRUCTIONS for 1-9-19
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
Look through the notes on Cell Growth and Cell Division (emphasis is on mitosis):
IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Brainstorm for cell growth and division mini-project (DUE next Wednesday)--I will give more detailed directions on Friday
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (POSTPONED)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller Read
Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
Look through the notes on Cell Growth and Cell Division (emphasis is on mitosis):
Now complete the following activity:
Now work on The Story of the Seed Blog Post Assignment #5:
Begin planning your Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project (comic strip examples are on my table under the document camera)
IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Brainstorm for cell growth and division mini-project (DUE next Wednesday)--I will give more detailed directions on Friday
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Read directions below and then check out the agenda below those instructions:
- Pick up notebooks from period 6 yellow basket and any other scored work on front table
- Peruse all unit 7 materials (including instructional calendar) on class website
- Open lectures 1 and 2 and take notes / research on all major concepts / points
- Read through Healthy Forests Initiative Fact Sheet and summarize key points
- Look through what was supposed to be today's agenda (see below)
AGENDA: Research Project 1st Interview Overdue!
Objectives: Be able to (1) describe the general characteristics of forests / woodlands, (2) explain how forests are used by humanity and the impacts our actions in/on forests have on all parts of the biosphere, and (3) discuss how humans can rethink our relationship with forests to ensure indefinite existence for both
Warm-up: What is a forest? Give an example. Do forests have value? Explain. [10]
Unit 7: Land Use: Overview [5]
Unit 7: Lecture 1: Forests [25]
Unit 7: Lecture 2: Forest Management [25]
Class discussion: SFI and FSC: Greenwashing for timber and paper industry or legitimate consumer labeling programs? (POSTPONED)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Read pp. 218-233 in Miller Read
Healthy Forests Initiative summary (fact sheet)
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Daily Summary 01-08
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the cell cycle and mitosis by explaining the process of cell division in a comic strip or stop-motion video
Warm-up: New seats (except 3rd), welcome back message, and a look ahead [10 - 12]
Co-teaching reminder [5]
Introduction to / overview of cell growth and division [15]
Online mitosis activity [25 - 30]
Cell growth and division stop-motion video or comic strip mini-project [30]
TSOTS SBPA #5
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish cell growth and division mini-project (DUE Thursday)
Finish TSOTS Blog Post #5 and publish
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Friday, December 14, 2018
Daily Summary 12-14
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today! Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 3:30 or 11:59 pm
Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE TUES.)
Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
Soil Lab [60]
RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (1) Soil Analysis Lab; (2) Read Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log
Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Describe in detail the methods of food production used by humanity and the impacts these practices have on all parts of the biosphere, especially the soils of the planet
Warm-up: What are some farming techniques/methods/approaches that can reduce soil degradation/loss? Choose one technique/method/approach from your list and explain how it can be effective in limiting soil degradation/loss. [10]
TURN IN scrAPESbooks before you leave class/school today! Hungry Planet project must be submitted by 3:30 or 11:59 pm
Finish watching Dirt! The Movie on your own (it’s on YouTube) in order to complete movie companion question set (DUE TUES.)
Lecture 4: Pesticides [15]
Lecture 5: Gene Diversity [15]
Soil Lab [60]
RESEARCH PROJECT: Outline and Interview [~60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (1) Soil Analysis Lab; (2) Read Article: “Doomsday” Seed Vault
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Daily Summary 12-13
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Have you signed up for co-teaching?
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of cellular respiration by correctly completing independent study questions
Warm-up: Listen carefully to teacher’s directions for cellular respiration study and questions [5]
Answer cellular respiration questions for final stamps on log Finish photosynthesis lab write-up, turn in (must turn in by today)
Microscopic Observation of Plant Cells lab is now late!
Begin reviewing for final exam / Wrap up ESLP projects
Biology class notebooks due TODAY for check!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish ESLP project (make sure you have created a blog with all of the required information OR, if you were on the BioSITE team or the garden clean-up team, have posted the required summaries appropriate to the team of which you were a part)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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