Introduction

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Daily Summary 10-24

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe categories of community interaction and the significance of the relationships on the overall function/health of ecosystems

– Warm-up: What do you think it means to call someone or something a parasite? What does it mean when a situation is mutually beneficial for those involved? [5]

– Exploration of other factors (besides trophic relationships) that shape ecosystems using PPTs as starting points [25]

– Plant Status Update #4 [40]

– Conversation/discussion groups on ecosystem topics OR personal discussion post on your TSOTS team’s blog [25]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #4 (DUE NEXT FRIDAY)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe categories of community interaction and the significance of the relationships on the overall function/health of ecosystems

– Warm-up: What do you think it means to call someone or something a parasite? What does it mean when a situation is mutually beneficial for those involved? [5]

– Exploration of other factors (besides trophic relationships) that shape ecosystems using PPTs as starting points [25]

– Plant Status Update #4 [40]
– Conversation/discussion groups on ecosystem topics OR personal discussion post on your TSOTS team’s blog [25]


HOMEWORK:
– Finish Plant Status Update #4 (DUE NEXT FRIDAY)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE PREVIOUS DAY'S POST)



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PowerPoint Shows on Abiotic Vs. Biotic Factors, Community Interactions, and Ecological Succession





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Monday, October 21, 2013

Daily Summary 10-21

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: What is climate? How is it different from weather? What do you think climate has to do with the way an ecosystem looks? [5]

– Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters--
THEY ARE DUE TODAY!! [35]

– Check 4-1 HW (if not yet checked) [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3 (DUE FRIDAY)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: What is climate? How is it different from weather? What do you think climate has to do with the way an ecosystem looks? [5]

– Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters--
THEY ARE DUE TODAY!! [35]

– Check 4-1 HW (if not yet checked) [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3 (DUE FRIDAY)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: Determine if Anna Garcia’s death was a crime

– “Was it a Crime” class pre-discussion [5 - 8]

– 1.3.3: Was It a Crime? [20]

– Work on Evidence Board [20]

– Pick up scored portfolios [~40]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish all parts of lesson 1.3.2 and 1.3.3



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Friday, October 18, 2013

Daily Summary 10-18

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: How do the ecosystem posters you are creating illustrate energy flow through the system? Which cycle do you believe is the most critical? Justify your answer with a couple of ideas. [5]

– Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters [75]

– Check HW [~20]

– Plant Status Update #3 [20]

HOMEWORK:

–Finish Plant Status Update #3



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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: Study HIPAA and apply it to real-life scenarios

– 1.3.2: Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Medical Information [80]

– Work on Evidence Board [15]

– Closure [1]


HOMEWORK:

–Finish all parts of lesson 1.3.2



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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Daily Summary 10-17

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: How do the ecosystem posters you are creating illustrate energy flow through the system? Which cycle do you believe is the most critical? Justify your answer with a couple of ideas. [5]

–Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters [75]

– Check HW [~20]

– Plant Status Update #3 [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe cycles of matter in terrestrial ecosystems and the role climate plays in shaping ecosystems

– Warm-up: How do the ecosystem posters you are creating illustrate energy flow through the system? Which cycle do you believe is the most critical? Justify your answer with a couple of ideas. [5]

– Finish Ecosystem Diagrams/Posters [75]

– Check HW [~20]

– Plant Status Update #3 [20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Plant Status Update #3



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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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