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: by requrest
Thursday: 2:45-3:15pm
Friday: 7:30-7:55am
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 29
- October 16
- November 3
- November 24
- Class Blogs
- Original Research Requirements
- The Art of Noticing (sketching, comparison, etc.)
- Information on common questions:
- Due dates for field notes:
- Microscope Usage Review
- 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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STANDARDS REASSESSMENT OF ANY STANDARDS 1.1-1.8 DEADLINE IS 7:55am FRIDAY. Reassessments may be done at any of the times listed at the top of this Moodle page. (Room 229 or the science office)
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Virus Life Cycle conclusions, Virus/Bacteria Comparison, Immunity, Mutation/Natural Selection Conclusions, Bacteria EDD Student Prep
Homework: Review for Quiz (Standards 2.1-2.4)Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: 2.1-2.4 Quiz, Finish EDD plan, Bacteria Part 1
Homework: Bacteria Part 1
Friday
In Class: Bacteria Part 1 Questions, Life Scenarios
Homework: Bacteria Part 2 for Wed/Thur -
FIELD NOTES #3 DUE OCTOBER 16.
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Bacteria EDDs, Life Scenarios
Homework: Bacteria Part 2Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Bacteria Counting and Presentation Prep, Life Scenarios
Homework:- Double check your work for the Bacteria EDD presentation. Is your graph, data table, pictures, etc. all clear with the correct labels, etc. Be ready to present.
- Finish Virus/Bacteria Comparison Doc if not already done.
Friday
In Class: Bacteria Presentations, Life Scenarios
Homework: Field Notes #3 October 16 (Not accepted late!)Field Study Reminders!!
- Be sure you are in one of your 5 pics from the same location
- Field study work is not accepted late.
- Only one field study visit may be done in the dark. Pictures must still show things.
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Bacteria EDD Presentations, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Finish Life Scenario research if not already done in class.
- Field study visit due Thursday by 5pm. Not accepted late.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Follow the DIRECTIONS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 (Life Scenarios, Agar Issues)
Assignment:- Finish the Agar Issues handout if not already finished in class.
- Be ready to present your Life Scenario.
Friday
In Class: Life Scenarios Presentations
Assignment:- Review the Unit 2 Standards.
- Read/Review Genesis 1-3
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Life Scenarios Presentations, Unit 2 Conclusions, Intro to Unit 3
Homework:- Watch the Models Review video if not already done.
- Read/Review Gen. 6-7
WEDNESDAY = PD -- NO SCHOOLTHURSDAY/FRIDAY = CEA CONVENTION TEACHERS -- NO SCHOOL