Chapter 5 Classwork
Due on November 1 (30 points)
Classwork (5 pts.) Movie Notes: Bill Nye on Biodiversity (10 pts.) Movie Notes: Wild Ways (10 pts.) Chapter 5 Study Guide (self-corrected) (5 pts.) Chapter 5 Practice Test (online)
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WEDNESDAY October 24
Biodiversity Lesson Plan 1. Movie Notes: Bill Nye on Biodiversity
Homework · Read Section 5.1 textbook (pp. 114-121) · Complete Science Notebook pages 39-42 · Checked Friday
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THURSDAY October 25
Biodiversity Lesson Plan 1. Lecture: Biodiversity 2. Begin Movie Notes: Wild Ways
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FRIDAY October 26
Threats to Biodiversity Lesson Plan 1. Lecture: Threats to Biodiversity 2. Finish Movie Notes: Wild Ways
Homework · Read Section 5.2 textbook (pp. 122-128) · Complete Science Notebook pages 43-45 · Checked Monday
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Monday October 29
Lab #5 Biodiversity in Leaf Litter Lesson Plan 1. Student will determine the biodiversity in three samples of leaf litter. 2. Absent students will need to make this up in during lunch or study hall.
Homework · Read Section 5.3 textbook (pp. 129-135) · Complete Science Notebook pages 46-48 · Checked Wednesday
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Tuesday October 30
Review Chapter 5 Lesson Plan 1. Chapter 5 Study Guide (self-corrected) 2. The practice test will be available online tonight. a. Students are strongly advised to complete the Science Notebook and Study Guide before beginning the practice test.
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WEDNESDAY October 31
Review Chapter 5 Lesson Plan 1. Chromebooks in class today 2. Complete Chapter 5 Practice Test online a. Answer test questions only using science notebook b. Add notes to Science Notebook as needed Homework · Review practice test (paper and online) · Add notes as needed to Science Notebook
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THURSDAY November 1
Chapter 5 Test (40 points) Lesson Plan · We will take Chapter 5 Test online. · Absent students will need to arrange to take the make-up test. DUE TODAY 1. Ch. 5 Classwork Packet This is due before you take the test. Late classwork work will not be accepted Ch. 5 Science Notebook (pp. 39-48) Students are expected to turn this in after using it as notes on the test. Note: Chapter 1-5 Tests are open for review
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MONDAY November 5
Þ Review Unit 1: Chapters 1-5 |
TUESDAY November 6
Unit 1 Exam: Ecology Þ Counts as 10% of your semester grade
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Biology Weekly Agenda October 1, 2018 – October 10, 2018
Chapter 3 Classwork
Due Tuesday, October 9 (35 points) Classwork (3 pts.) Launch Lab: What is my Biological Address? (3 pts.) Concept Mapping: Terrestrial Biomes (6 pts.) Real World Biology: Ecological Succession (5 pts.) Mini Lab: Formulate a Climate Model (5 pts.) Mini Lab: Prepare a Scientific Argument (5 pts.) Chapter 3 Practice Test (online) (8 pts.) Chapter 3 Study Guide · Completed in class; self-corrected · Attach to classwork packet
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MONDAY October 1
Community Ecology Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer #7 2. Launch Lab- What’s my Biological Address? 3. Animation: Climax Community 4. Real World Biology: Ecological Succession Homework · Read Section 3.1 textbook (pp. 58-64) · Complete Science Notebookpages 21-24 · Checked Wednesday DUE TODAY: Lab Report #2 (25 pts.) |
TUESDAY October 2
Terrestrial Biomes Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer #8 2. Brain Pop: Global Warming 3. Mini Lab: Formulate a Climate Model |
WEDNESDAY October 3
Lab #3: African Travelogue Lesson Plan 1. We will work on Chromebooks today and go to our Google classroom 2. Students are expected to use this time to gather information for their African travelogue (Process Questions 1-5, and a map) 3. The final project must be submitted in our Google classroom 4. Due Thursday, Oct 11 (25 pts.)
Homework · Read Section 3.2 textbook · Complete Science Notebookpages 25-27 · Checked on Friday |
THURSDAY October 4
Lab #3: African Travelogue Lesson Plan 1. We will work on Chromebooks today and go to our Google classroom 2. Students are expected to use this time to gather information for their African travelogue (Process Questions 1-5, and a map) 3. The final project must be submitted in our Google classroom 4. Due Thursday, Oct 11 (25 pts.) |
FRIDAY October 5
Aquatic Ecosystems Lesson Plan 1. Mini Lab – Prepare a Scientific Argument a. Students will work in groups of four to prepare an argument based on facts either in favor of or against building a road through a local pond. b. Then, students will work as delegates to negotiate a compromise Homework · Read Section 3.3 textbook · Complete Science Notebookpages 28-30 · Checked on Monday |
MONDAY October 8
Chapter 3 Review Lesson Plan 1. We will have the Chromebooks in class today 2. Complete Chapter 3 Practice Test online a. Answer study guide questions only using science notebook b. Add notes to notebook as needed
Homework · Review Chapter 3 Science Notebook for the test tomorrow |
TUESDAY October 9
Chapter 3 Test (25 points) Lesson Plan We will have Chromebooks in the classroom today and take the test online DUE TODAY 1. Ch. 3 Classwork Packet (30 pts.) This is due before you take the test. Late classwork work will not be accepted 2. Ch. 3 Science Notebook (pp. 21-30) Students may turn this in after using as notes on the test. |
WEDNESDAY October 10
All-School PSAT Testing · All students will be taking the PSAT today. |
THURSDAY October 11
No School · Parent-teacher Conferences 8AM-Noon. · Drop in, or make an appointment DUE TODAY: Lab #3 Report (25 pts.) |
Biology Weekly Agenda September 18, 2018 – September 27, 2018
Chapter 2 Classwork
Due on Thursday, Sept. 27 (40 points) (5 pts.) Launch Lab- Problems in Drosophila World? (5 pts.) Real World Biology: Ecosystem in a Jar (5 pts.) Mini Lab: Construct a Food Web (2 pts.) Concept Mapping: Organisms and Energy (5 pts.) Mini Lab- Test for Nitrates (5 pts.) Applying Practices: Ecological Pyramids (5 pts.) Chapter 2 Practice Test (online) (8 pts.) Chapter 2 Study Guide: Completed in class; corrected. Attach to classwork packet
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TUESDAY September 18
Organisms and Their Relationships Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 4 2. Launch Lab- Problems in Drosophila World? 3. Brain Pop: Ecosystems 4. Real World Biology: Ecosystem in a Jar
Homework · Read Section 2.1(pp. 30-40) · Complete Science Notebook pages 11-14 · Checked Thursday
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WEDNESDAY September 19
Organisms and Their Relationships Lesson Plan 1. Drosophilaobservations 2. Animation: Food Webs 3. Concept Mapping: Organisms and Energy 4. Mini Lab: Construct a Food Web |
THURSDAY September 20
Flow of Energy in an Ecosystem Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 5 2. Drosophilaobservations 3. Animation: Nutrient Cycles 4. Applying Practices: Ecological Pyramids
Homework · Read Section 2.2 textbook (pp.41-44) · Complete Science Notebook pages 15-17 · Checked Monday
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FRIDAY September 21
Cycling of Matter Lesson Plan 1. Drosophilaobservations 2. Brain Pop: Water Cycle 3. Mini Lab: Test for Nitrates
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MONDAY September 24
Lab #2: Modeling a Biogeochemical Cycle Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 6 2. Drosophilaobservations 3. Lab #2- Students will work alone or in pairs to construct a model of a biogeochemical cycle. – DUE MONDAY OCT. 1
Homework · Read Section 2.3 textbook (pp.45-49) · Complete Science Notebook pages 18-20 · Checked Wednesday
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TUESDAY September 25
Chapter 2 Review Lesson Plan 1. Complete Chapter 2 Study Guide a. Answer study guide questions only using science notebook b. cross graded in class
Homework · Review Chapter 2 Classwork and have it ready to turn in tomorrow
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WEDNESDAY September 26
Chapter 2 Review Lesson Plan 1. Turn in your classwork today if it’s completed. 2. Take the Chapter 2 test online 3. Can be taken more than once
Homework · Review Chapter 2 Science Notebook and have it ready to turn in tomorrow.
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THURSDAY September 27
Chapter 2 Test (50 points) Lesson Plan · We will have Chromebooks in class to take the Chapter 2 Test online.
· Absent students will need to arrange to take the make-up test.
DUE TODAY: 1. Ch. 2 Classwork Packet (40 pts.) This is due before you take the test. Late classwork work will not be accepted 2. Chapter 2 Science Notebook. Students may use this as notes on the test, then turn it in.
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Chapter 1 Agenda
Biology Weekly Agenda
September 03, 2018 – September 14, 2018
Chapter 1 Classwork
Due on Friday, Sept. 13 (30 points) (5 pts.) Launch Lab- Why is Observation Important? (5 pts.) Mini Lab: Observe Characteristics of Life (5 pts.) Mini Lab- Manipulate Variables (2 pts.) Concept Mapping: The Study of Life (5 pts.) Chapter 1 Practice Test (online) (8 pts.) Chapter 1 Study Guide a. Completed in class; corrected b. Attach to Classwork packet
Also: Science Notebook pages (Cornell-style notes from reading the textbook) will be checked off for completion the day after being assigned as homework and can be used as notes on the chapter test. Will count toward “participation points” when done on-time.
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MONDAY September 3
No School Labor Day Holiday
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TUESDAY September 4
Freshmen only day This is not a freshman course
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WEDNESDAY September 5
First Day of Class Lesson Plan 1. Introductions 2. Review syllabus 3. Online access to textbook
TEXBOOKS: A set of textbooks will be provided for use in class. For doing work at home, students can either use the online textbook or check out a text from the library. |
THURSDAY September 6
Online Textbook Lesson Plan 1. Students will receive their passwords, and explore the text web site. 2. Chapter 1 pretest 3. Page 1 Science Notebook
Homework · Read Section 1.1 textbook (pp. 1-10) · Complete Science Notebook pages 1-4 · Checked Monday
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FRIDAY September 8
Introduction to Biology Lesson Plan 1. Lab Safety 2. Launch Lab: Why is Observation Important? 3. Chapter 1 Big Ideas
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MONDAY September 10
Characteristics of Life Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 1 2. Mini Lab: Observe Characteristics of Life 3. Review section 1.1 Science Notebook pages
Homework · Read Section 1.2 textbook (pp. 11-15) · Complete Science Notebook pages 5-7 · Checked Wednesday
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TUESDAY September 11
Nature of Science Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 2 2. Concept Mapping: Science Methods 3. Mini Lab- Manipulate Variables
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WEDNESDAY September 12
Chapter 1 Review Lesson Plan 1. Bell Ringer 3 2. Brain Pop: Scientific Methods 3. Chapter 1 Study Guide
Homework · Read Section 1.3 (pp.16- 21) · Complete Science Notebook pp. 8-10 · Due Friday (no check-off)
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THURSDAY September 13
Chapter 1 Review Lesson Plan 1. Turn in your classwork today if it’s completed. 2. Take the Chapter 1 practice test online (5 pts.) 3. Can be taken more than once
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FRIDAY September 14
Chapter 1 Test (40 points) Lesson Plan · We will have Chromebooks in class to take the Chapter 1 Test online.
· Absent students will need to arrange to take the make-up test.
DUE TODAY 1. Ch. 1 Classwork Packet (30 pts.). This is due before you take the test. Late classwork work will notbe accepted 2. Chapter 1 Science Notebook.Students may turn this in after using as notes on the test.
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MONDAY September 17
Lab #1: Applying Scientific Methods Lesson Plan 1. Students will practice experimental design. 2. On a separate page, write the elements of an experimental design for two questions as directed. – DUE MONDAY Sept. 24 (25 pts.)
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