Daily Summary 10-08

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT describe probable energy flow through ecosystems

–Warm-up: Do you think “eco-” (from the Greek word oikos, meaning “house”) was a sensible or logical root word to use for describing an area of science that studies relationships between organisms and where they live? Why or why not? [5]

–How does energy flow through living systems? [20]

–“Battle at Kruger” video clip and discussion [10]

–Ecology Scavenger Hunt [45]

–Check HW [~45]

–Plant Status Update on TSOTS blogs [15]


HOMEWORK:

–Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT describe probable energy flow through ecosystems

–Warm-up: Do you think “eco-” (from the Greek word oikos, meaning “house”) was a sensible or logical root word to use for describing an area of science that studies relationships between organisms and where they live? Why or why not? [5]

–How does energy flow through living systems? [20]

–“Battle at Kruger” video clip and discussion [10]

–Ecology Scavenger Hunt [45]

–Check HW [~45]

–Plant Status Update on TSOTS blogs [15]

HOMEWORK:

–Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY

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Daily Summary 09-27

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization

– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– TSOTS blog updates [45]

– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]

– Introduction to general ecology [20]

– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

– Finish DNA modeling (molymod) [20]

– DNA origami [35]

– Discussion and Debate on Genetic Testing [35]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– Prepare portfolios for submission upon return from break (all lesson 1 materials must be included and complete)



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Daily Summary 09-26

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization

– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– TSOTS blog updates [45]

– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]

– Introduction to general ecology [20]

– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization

– Warm-up: Give two examples of organizational structures (HINT: you are all attending one now) [3]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– TSOTS blog updates [45]

– Water Mini-Lab check and stamp [~20]

– Introduction to general ecology [20]

– Make sure your Biology Notebook is up to date and then place in the appropriate yellow basket in back [10]


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY



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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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Daily Summary 09-25

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT to name and describe the biological levels of known universal organization

– Warm-up: What single ability of water accounts for most of its unusual properties, such as it being highly cohesive and highly adhesive? [3]

– Properties of water, continued [20]

– TSOTS plant check-in [10]

– Levels of biological organization [20]

– National Geographic Video & Questions [35]

HOMEWORK:

– Make sure your notebook is up to date—Notebook Check #1 will take place over the October break, which means notebooks must be turned in FRIDAY



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine the structure and significance to biology of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

– Video clip on DNA [3]

– Notes on DNA [20]

– Activity 1.2.1 [55]

– Finish Lab 1.1.5 (DUE FRIDAY) [20]

– Closure [1]

HOMEWORK:

– Finish 1.1.5 Lab



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Properties of Water NOTES presentation

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Properties of Water NOTES presentation



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