Category: 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)

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

Biodiversity

  Lesson Plan

1.     Lecture: Biodiversity

2.     Begin Movie Notes: Wild Ways

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

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

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.

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

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

Þ    Review Unit 1: Chapters 1-5

Unit 1 Exam: Ecology

Þ    Counts as 10% of your semester grade

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

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.)

Terrestrial Biomes

  Lesson Plan

1.     Bell Ringer #8

2.     Brain Pop: Global Warming

3.     Mini Lab: Formulate a Climate Model

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

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.)

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

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

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.

All-School PSAT Testing

·       All students will be taking the PSAT today.

No School

·       Parent-teacher Conferences 8AM-Noon.

·       Drop in, or make an appointment

 DUE TODAY: Lab #3 Report (25 pts.)

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

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

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

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

Cycling of Matter

    Lesson Plan

1.     Drosophilaobservations

2.     Brain Pop: Water Cycle

3.     Mini Lab: Test for Nitrates

 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

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

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.

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.

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.

No School

Labor Day Holiday

Freshmen only day

 This is not a freshman course

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.

 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

Introduction to Biology

  Lesson Plan

1.     Lab Safety

2.     Launch Lab: Why is Observation Important?

3.     Chapter 1 Big Ideas

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

Nature of Science

  Lesson Plan

1.     Bell Ringer 2

2.     Concept Mapping: Science Methods

3.     Mini Lab- Manipulate Variables

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)

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

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.

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.)