Weekly outline
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Mrs. O'Brien's availability this week (check room 229, the science office or the teacher's lounge)
Monday: 2:45-3:15pm
Tuesday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
Wednesday: 2:45-3:15pm
Thursday: by request
Friday: no school
Welcome to Biology B for the Science Major!Biology is an exciting field with many issues you will deal with in your lifetime. Genetic engineering and gene therapy, beginning and end of life care, environmental pollution and climate change, medical advances and emerging diseases, population growth/changes… These are just some of the areas that bring us fascinating concepts and serious ethical questions. Last semester you focused on the the human body and tiny details of cells and DNA. We continue to focus on the ideas of awe and stewardship from Psalm 8 and this semester we zoom out a bit more to see how those materials from Biology A control organisms, populations and their environment. I pray you discover a greater awe of the Creator as I continue to do and also learn how to struggle with the questions of biology using the Word as your guide.
CLASS RESOURCES:
- Field Study
- Due dates for field notes:
- September 9
- September 28
- October 13
- November 2
- November 23
- Class Blogs
- Original Research Requirements
- The Art of Noticing (sketching, comparison, etc.)
- Information on common questions:
- Due dates for field notes:
- Microscope Usage Review
- Data Tables and Graphs in Google Sheets
- Classroom Community Information
- Standards Based Grading
- Digital Footprints
- Biology Study Tips
SOURCES FOR RESEARCH:- Media Center Page
- Gale Research Page ( maroons is the password if you're at home)
- Current Science News -- Science Daily
- Current Science News -- Eurkalert
- Science News for Students
FUTURE/CAREER RESOURCES:
Volunteering/Internships/Classes
Career Information (jobs, education required, pay, etc.)
Biology Careers
Biology Job Ideas - Field Study
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Monday -- No Class (Freshmen Only)
Tuesday
In Class: Classroom Introductions and Observations
Assignment:- We will be outdoors for class this week Wed/Thur and next Monday/Tuesday or Wed/Thur (weather permitting). Dress appropriately please.
This week: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can walk and bend and sit on the ground.
Next week: Bring boots/old shoes/waders, etc. We will be in the pond. - Finish Student 1st Day Information
- Finished your summer assignment from Bio A by Friday. Take 2 pictures -- one picture of an awe inspiring event/place/organism, etc. and one picture of something that makes you think a little about stewardship. Add a slide to the class presentation (see the example in the slideshow) 3rd hour presentation, 7th hour presentation
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Observations, Classroom Community and Guidelines
Assignment:- We will be outdoors for class again next Monday/Tuesday or Wed/Thur (weather permitting). Please dress appropriately (Please bring boots/old shoes/waders, etc. for next week.)
- Add your slide to the presentation (See Tuesday)
- Finish the Safety handout and return it to Mrs. O'Brien
- Choose a field study location. Submit that information here.
FridayIn Class: Field Study
SUBMIT YOUR LOCATION INFORMATION HERE BY 5pm TODAY!
LINK YOUR BLOG URL TO YOUR NAME HERE
Assignment:
- BRING BOOTS /WADERS/CLOTHES TO GO OUTSIDE AND IN THE POND -- next Wed/Thur
- Read through any Field Study guidelines you have not yet had a chance to read. Try to choose a location and an original research topic (if you have not already). SUBMIT YOUR LOCATION INFORMATION HERE BY 5pm TODAY!
- Read through the Biology A Review (and click any links you need). Be ready to ask any questions by next Monday/Tuesday.
- ONCE CREATED, LINK YOUR BLOG URL TO YOUR NAME HERE (If you didn't get finished in class on Friday and have trouble with this, we will solve this IN CLASS during the Monday/Tuesday block.)
- We will be outdoors for class this week Wed/Thur and next Monday/Tuesday or Wed/Thur (weather permitting). Dress appropriately please.
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Pond Challenge Planning, Biology A Review, Field Study
Assignment:- See Mrs. O'Brien if you're having trouble coming up with an original research/alternative that you like. Request flex!
- Ecology Part 1 -- watch and fill in the blank notes presentation or write out notes of your own.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Pond Challenge, Field Study
Assignment: FIELD STUDY birds eye view map, sound map, field notes for visit #1 due Sept. 9 (NEXT WEDNESDAY) at 5pm, Note this change: Original Research proposal/plan due September 11 (NEXT FRIDAY) at 5pm -- See the requirements and then see me with any last questions! See me if you need family flex time. (Try to see me in person with questions if at all possible.)
Friday -- No School - See Mrs. O'Brien if you're having trouble coming up with an original research/alternative that you like. Request flex!