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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Continue your team’s seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
- Work on Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [25 - 30]
- Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
- WGHS GOLD gardens tour [30]
- More information on Brassica oleracea [8]
- Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
- Begin ESLP signups [~15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ ON THURSDAY, 9/8)
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Carry out NPP and HOC experiments independently (with minimal instructor assistance)
- Warm-up: What is combustion and how is it relevant to our study of the environment? Be very specific with your responses, citing as many real-life examples as you can. (Pre-lab check) [8]
- Lecture 1: Energy, video clip (Planet Earth) [15]
- Heat of Combustion (HOC) Experiment [45]
- Water NPP grass patch [7]
- Lecture 2: Earth’s Layers [15]
- Go over Unit 1 Exam MC [10 – 15]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE tonight by midnight)
- Heat of Combustion Lab Write-up: Analysis questions (DUE 9/8)
- Read pp. 41-51, 347-354
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Finish your seed germination experiment
- Warm-up: Make a T-chart in which you list observations from your seed labs—qualitative on the left, quantitative on the right. [10]
- Introduction to the Ecology Service Learning Project (ESLP) [10]
- Last day of Germination of Seeds lab
- Get data from day 9 (day 8 for some groups) of experiment [5 - 10]
- Complete analysis questions and graph [30]
- Transplant surviving seedlings to plastic pots [~40]
- Essential Science Skills Unit Review (on class website) [15]
- Work on Student Blog Post Assignment #1 from TSOTS [20 – 35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
- Finish Seed lab questions and graph (DUE NEXT CLASS)
- Complete Essential Science Skills Unit Review and study it to prepare for unit quiz (UNIT QUIZ NEXT CLASS DAY)
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Daily Summary 09-02
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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: Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) create a blog post on Blogger
Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) hypothesis writing practice, (2) science methods practice, (3) graphing review and (4) metric conversion practice [~45]
- Make sure you have created Google Drive Biology folder [5]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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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: Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) create a blog post on Blogger
Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) hypothesis writing practice, (2) science methods practice, (3) graphing review and (4) metric conversion practice [~45]
- Make sure you have created Google Drive Biology folder [5]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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Thursday, September 1, 2016
Daily Summary 09-01
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Set up Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [35 – 50]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) graphing review and (2) metric conversion practice [~25]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts and themes in environmental science by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 1 Exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [5]
- Unit 1 Exam [40]
- scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Net Primary Productivity (NPP) Pre-Lab [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) create a blog post on Blogger
Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) hypothesis writing practice, (2) science methods practice, (3) graphing review and (4) metric conversion practice [~45]
- Make sure you have created Google Drive Biology folder [5]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Set up Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [35 – 50]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) graphing review and (2) metric conversion practice [~25]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts and themes in environmental science by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 1 Exam
- Warm-up: Last-minute Q & A [5]
- Unit 1 Exam [40]
- scrAPESbook presentations [30]
- Net Primary Productivity (NPP) Pre-Lab [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Finish How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6)
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA: Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) create a blog post on Blogger
Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]
- Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]
- Get the following checked and stamped: (1) hypothesis writing practice, (2) science methods practice, (3) graphing review and (4) metric conversion practice [~45]
- Make sure you have created Google Drive Biology folder [5]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Daily Summary 08-31
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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:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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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:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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Daily Summary 08-30
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Graph the apple data that appears on this screen in about 2 minutes [10]
- Go over graphing practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [10]
- Go over metric conversion practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [8]
- Introduction to The Story of the Seed [10]
- Brainstorm ideas and begin planning/preparing for seed germination experiment [40]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs [20 – 35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs
- Continue planning/preparing Germination of Seeds experiment with your team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Describe one modern example of The Tragedy of the Commons. [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game (Goin’ Fishin’) [45]
- Lecture/Discussion 3: Consumption and Sustainability [15]
- Lecture/Discussion 4: The Nature of Science [15]
- Unit 1 Exam Review and work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Review for Unit 1 Exam
- Prepare scrAPESbook article #1 for post-exam presentation
- Reading in Miller: pp. 32-37
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6) [5]
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: Graph the apple data that appears on this screen in about 2 minutes [10]
- Go over graphing practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [10]
- Go over metric conversion practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [8]
- Introduction to The Story of the Seed [10]
- Brainstorm ideas and begin planning/preparing for seed germination experiment [40]
- Create The Story of the Seed blogs [20 – 35]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs
- Continue planning/preparing Germination of Seeds experiment with your team
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: SWBAT explain the concept of The Tragedy of the Commons and relate it to contemporary environmental issues
- Warm-up: Describe one modern example of The Tragedy of the Commons. [5]
- Lab: Happy Fishing Game (Goin’ Fishin’) [45]
- Lecture/Discussion 3: Consumption and Sustainability [15]
- Lecture/Discussion 4: The Nature of Science [15]
- Unit 1 Exam Review and work time
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Finish Happy Fishing Game lab write-up (DUE 9/6)
- Review for Unit 1 Exam
- Prepare scrAPESbook article #1 for post-exam presentation
- Reading in Miller: pp. 32-37
- Assignment: How Much Space Do We Need? (DUE 9/6) [5]
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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:
- Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units
- Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]
- Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]
- Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]
- More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]
- Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]
- Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]
- Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
- Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice
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