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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations
Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday)
Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Friday)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Submit lab notebook for evaluation today!
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Describe 2 potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]
Lab: WQI time (10:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot); Testing Team Assignments (see website)
Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]
Film: Cadillac Desert (segments 1-2, American Nile) [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]
Independent research project interviews, day 1
Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Friday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Daily Summary 02-12
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly define and use basic genetics terms to describe the flow of genetic information across generations Warm-up: Would daughter cells produced by mitosis be suitable for use in sexual reproduction? Why or why not? [7]
Introduction to Genetics and Meiosis [30]
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday) Meiosis Modeling activity [40] (complete by Friday)
Get Genetics with a Smile activity checked / stamped
NEXT CLASS PERIOD:
Flower Dissection Lab and TSOTS Student Blog Post #7 (complete by Friday, 3/1) [20]
Continue TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 checks
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathlon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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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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Monday, February 11, 2019
Daily Summary 02-11
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
Independent research project progress interviews (round 1) begin tomorrow—be ready!
Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: What is a (biological) gene? [5]
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity [20]
Get TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 scored [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due—turn in by 3:30 for full credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics with a Smile activity
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [10]
Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation
Finish Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions
Independent research project progress interviews (round 1) begin tomorrow—be ready!
Reading / lecture quiz on Thursday!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Friday, February 8, 2019
Daily Summary 02-08
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods
Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]
Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]
Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]
Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]
Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]
Independent research project interviews [10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)
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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Daily Summary 02-07
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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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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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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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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