Introduction

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Daily Summary 02-24

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Comparing photosynthesis to cellular respiration [5]

– Explanation of glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [20]

– Effects of exercise on cellular respiration [20]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering ALL questions on “The Effects of Exercise on Cellular Respiration” lab handout



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Comparing photosynthesis to cellular respiration [5]

– Explanation of glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [20]

– Effects of exercise on cellular respiration [20]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Finish answering ALL questions on “The Effects of Exercise on Cellular Respiration” lab handout (due next time class meets)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the major molecular components of blood and explain what causes the symptoms seen in those with sickle cell anemia

– WARM-UP: What is blood? What are some of its functions in living organisms?

– Unit 3, Lesson 1, Activity 1, Part 1 [45]


HOMEWORK:

– Finish any unanswered questions from part I of Activity 3.1.1



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Friday, February 14, 2014

Daily Summary 02-14

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Videos on cellular respiration [15]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Explanation of glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– More information on ESLP project & Co-Teaching Experiment (period 2 ONLY) [9]

– Effects of exercise on cellular respiration [40]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure you have signed up or submitted a proposal for the ESLP by Friday afternoon (3 p.m.)



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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 all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit to correctly answer 70% or more of the Unit 2 (Diabetes) Exam questions

– WARM-UP: Fill out answer document per instructions

– Diabetes Unit Exam [45]

– The Botany of Desire [40]


HOMEWORK:

– NONE



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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Daily Summary 02-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Videos on cellular respiration [15]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Explanation of glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– More information on ESLP project & Co-Teaching Experiment (period 2 ONLY) [9]

– Effects of exercise on cellular respiration [40]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure you have signed up or submitted a proposal for the ESLP by Friday afternoon (3 p.m.)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Videos on cellular respiration [15]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Explanation of glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– More information on ESLP project & Co-Teaching Experiment (period 2 ONLY) [9]

– Effects of exercise on cellular respiration [40]

– Check/stamp any as of yet unchecked assignments


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure you have signed up or submitted a proposal for the ESLP by Friday afternoon (3 p.m.)



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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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Cellular Respiration Presentation

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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Cellular Respiration Presentation



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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Daily Summary 02-12

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT describe the entire process of cellular respiration and compare to/contrast with photosynthesis, including the overall summary equations for the 2 processes

– Warm-up: Why do you suppose so many kinds of organisms need oxygen to survive? Look-back: What is ATP again? [3]

– Quick review of photosynthesis and QUIZ [25]

– Turn in Leaf Observations form [2]

– Photosynthesis attention game [20]

– More information on ESLP project & Co-Teaching Experiment [9]

– Introduction to glycolysis and oxidative cellular respiration [35]

– Check/stamp this and last week’s photosynthesis assignment


HOMEWORK:

– Make sure you have signed up, will be ready to sign up, or will be ready to submit a proposal for the ESLP by Thursday/Friday



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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 all of the information/concepts you have learned in this unit to prepare for the Unit 2 (Diabetes) Exam

– WARM-UP: What misunderstanding or confusion regarding diabetes did this unit help clear up for you? What do you know about sickle cell disease?

– Get onto Learning Management System (LMS) and explore, including looking at lesson 3.1 [45] 

– Work on Diabetes Unit Review Guide [45]


HOMEWORK:

– Answer all questions on Diabetes Unit Review Guide, review for unit exam



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