Introduction

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Daily Summary 11-27

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

–Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

– Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: use your skills of persuasion and evaluating for credibility to argue for a position, medical or nutritional approach to treatment of disease 

– WARM-UP: Make sure you have your T-chart on Food Matters from last week

– Class brainstorm to add to Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach T-charts [10] 

– Persuasive essay: Based on your Food Matters notes and your prior knowledge, write a 3-points persuasive essay in which you argue for one of the two sides [25]

– MAKE SURE YOUR TEAM LEAD SHARED YOUR GROUP’S QUIZ with MR. BURSCH to get credit [~10]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on Persuasive essay (Due MONDAY)



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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

PBS: PERSUASIVE ESSAY PROMPT: Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach

Based on what you know about health, nutrition, and disease (plus any new information you come across in the process of researching for your essay), compose a persuasive essay in which you argue in favor of one approach or the other in the treatment and prevention of disease.



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BIOLOGY: ESSAY PROMPT: Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?

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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Queen of the Sun
What Are the Bees Telling Us?

Compose a three to five paragraph essay based on the following prompt:

Bees have long been recognized as special, even sacred animals by many human cultures. Despite this, the fact that bees have been dying in huge numbers during the last decade seems to have gone largely unnoticed by most people.

What do you think it will take for a critical mass of people to “wake up” to the plight of the bees and what might happen if we don’t realize the severity of the problem before it’s too late?



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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Daily Summary 11-26

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate solid grasp of basic ecology principles by correctly answering 65% or more of the questions on the Ecology Unit Exam

– Warm-up: Fill out your answer sheet correctly and wait for signal to go into exam seating mode [3]

– Ecology Unit Exam [40]

– Continue watching Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us? [35]

– Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE WEDNESDAY


HOMEWORK:

– Assemble Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) to turn in on WEDNESDAY



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



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: use your skills of persuasion and evaluating for credibility and to argue for a position, medical or nutritional approach to treatment of disease 

– WARM-UP: Make sure you have your T-chart on Food Matters from last week

– QUIZ on feedback loops and diabetes [30]

– Finish Food Matters and fill out Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach T-charts [45] 

– Persuasive essay: Based on your Food Matters notes and your prior knowledge, write a 3-points persuasive essay in which you argue for one of the two sides [20]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on Persuasive essay



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Monday, November 25, 2013

PBS: QUIZ on Feedback and Diabetes Basics

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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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Copy and paste the quiz below into a Google Doc entitled "QUIZ on Feedback and Diabetes Basics." Highlight all of the text you just pasted in and strip the formatting (teacher will demonstrate this).

Take the following quiz in your selected group. Answer each question individually and then discuss  your answer with your group. Do not move on to the next question until you reach a consensus.

To form your final answer in your Google Doc, copy and paste your selected answer option(s) together with a copy of the original question so as to form a complete and true statement. The answer phrase you pasted in should appear in bold and underlined (see example below).

When your team is finished, make sure your team lead shares his/her quiz with me for scoring.


EXAMPLE QUESTION

I. The treatment for Type I diabetes always includes
  • oral thiazolidinedione.
  • insulin.
  • metformin.
  • dialysis.


EXAMPLE RESPONSE

I. The treatment for Type I diabetes always includes insulin.



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QUIZ
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1. When a snowball rolls down a snowy hill, it picks up snow, which causes it to roll faster. The result is that the snowball will pick up more snow and roll even faster. This scenario would best be described as:
·      a positive feedback system.
·      a negative feedback loop.
·      dynamic equilibrium.

2. The control of body temperature would be considered a:
·      negative feedback system.
·      positive feedback system.
·      feedback system with no set point.

3. Which of the following statements about feedback systems is TRUE?
·      Negative feedback systems work to increase the original stimulus in the feedback system.
·      Positive feedback systems are always harmful because the original stimulus runs "out of control."
·      Blood sugar levels are regulated by positive feedback systems.
·      Negative feedback systems work to keep physiological variables within limits around a set point.

4. The enhancement of labor contractions by oxytocin would be considered a:
·      positive feedback system.
·      negative feedback system.
·      dynamic equilibrium.

5. The risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus include _____.      
·      family history
·      being overweight
·      being a member of a high-risk population
·      All of the options listed are correct.
                       
6. The risk factors for type 1 diabetes mellitus include _____.      
·      being overweight
·      All of the options listed are correct.
·      inactivity
·      family history

7. Type 1 diabetes mellitus was previously called _____.   
·      diabetes insipidus
·      juvenile-onset diabetes
·      adult-onset diabetes
·      non-insulin-dependent diabetes

                       
8. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was previously called _____.   
·      insulin-dependent diabetes
·      diabetes insipidus
·      non-insulin-dependent diabetes
·      juvenile-onset diabetes

9. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed through _____. 
·      lifestyle interventions
·      weight loss
·      exercise
·      All of the options listed are correct.

10. Having a high blood glucose level is called _____.         
·      hyperglycemia
·      hypoglycemia
·      macrosomia
·      diabetic ketoacidosis
                       
11. Physical symptoms of type 1 diabetes include _____.  
·      increased thirst
·      unexplained weight loss
·      All of the symptoms listed are correct.
·      frequent urination

12. After a meal, blood glucose levels increase and stimulate the secretion of which hormone?
·      glycogen
·      pancreatisome
·      insulin
·      glucagon
                       
13. Midmorning, blood glucose levels fall and stimulate the secretion of which hormone?   
·      insulin
·      glucagon
·      pancreatisome
·      glycogen
                       
14. Which is the most common form of diabetes?           
·      type 1 diabetes mellitus
·      type 2 diabetes mellitus
·      diabetes insipidus
·      They are all about the same frequency.
                
15. Type 1 diabetes _____.     
·      occurs only in adults
·      lowers cells' sensitivity to insulin
·      involves the immune system attacking and killing pancreas cells that make insulin
·      occurs only with obesity

16. Long-term complications of diabetes include _____.
·      increased risk for kidney failure
·      impaired sensation in the hands and feet
·      increased risk for high blood pressure and atherosclerosis
·      All the complications listed are correct.

17. After eating a meal, blood sugar levels
  • ·          increase.
  • ·          decrease.
  • ·          do not change.
  • ·          disappear.



18. Insulin, released after a meal is eaten by a person who does not have diabetes, will cause blood sugar levels to
  • ·      increase far above normal.
  • ·      return to about normal.
  • ·      decrease far below normal.
  • ·      convert to protein.


19. In Type I diabetes blood sugar levels remain high after a meal because
  • ·      too much insulin is released.
  • ·      protein is converted to glucose.
  • ·      no insulin is released.
  • ·      the kidneys are not working.



20. In Type II diabetes blood sugar levels remain high after a meal because
  • ·      too much insulin is released.
  • ·      the kidneys are not working.
  • ·      no insulin in released.
  • ·      muscle and liver cells do not receive a signal. 





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