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 request
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
- Class Blogs
- Original Research Requirements
- The Art of Noticing (sketching, comparison, etc.)
- Information on common questions:
- 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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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Pond Challenge, Field Study
Assignment:- Fill in the form for your field study location and original research/alternative by Friday(even though no school). See Mrs. O'Brien if you're having trouble coming up with an original research/alternative that you like.
- Finish reading through (click on any links you need) the Bio A Review and be ready to ask questions.
- Ecology Part 1 -- watch and fill in the blank notes presentation (see below this week) or write out notes of your own by Tuesday/Wednesday next week.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Pond Challenge, Field Study
Assignment:- Ecology Part 1 -- watch and fill in the blank notes presentation or write out notes of your own.
- Make a visit to your field study location soon if you have not already done so! Map, Intro Video, first field notes and EDD proposal due Sept. 9.
Friday -- No School - Fill in the form for your field study location and original research/alternative by Friday(even though no school). See Mrs. O'Brien if you're having trouble coming up with an original research/alternative that you like.
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FIELD STUDY MATERIALS DUE NEXT TUESDAY -- See the requirements! See me if you need family flex time. Try to see me in person with questions if at all possible.
Monday -- No School -- LABOR DAY
Tuesday/Wednesday
In Class: Biology A Review, Ecology Part 1 Questions, Field Study
Homework:- Field Study work by 5pm NEXT Tuesday (regardless of your block day) -- map, video, first set of Field Notes, experimental design plan (no data needed yet)
- Review Ecology Part 1, Watch Ecology Part 2. (I recommend you fill out the presentation or write your own notes.) Come with questions.
Thursday/Friday
In Class: Field Study, Pond Challenge, Energy and Ecosystems
Homework:- Watch What is a Watershed? if you don't know what is meant by this word.
- Watch the Video describing HC's pond care if you did not finish it in class.
- Field Study -- DUE AT 5PM TUESDAY -- BE SURE TO SOLVE ANY TECH ISSUES BEFORE YOU LEAVE SCHOOL TUESDAY!! (Monday would be better!)
- Field Study work by 5pm NEXT Tuesday (regardless of your block day) -- map, video, first set of Field Notes, experimental design plan (no data needed yet)
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AT THIS POINT, PLEASE SEE MRS. O'BRIEN IN PERSON WITH ANY FIELD STUDY QUESTIONS. DO NOT EMAIL. THANKS!
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Energy and Ecosystems, Ecology Part 2, Pond Challenge
Homework:- Finish Ecology Part 3 and the Energy and Ecosystems handout through Step 5 if not already done in class. Come with questions.
- Field study by 5pm!!
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Ecology Part 3 questions, Project Clarity, Phosphorus, Lake Macatawa
Homework:- Be sure your Pond Challenge food web is shared with me with editing rights if not already finished in class.
- Finish Energy and Ecosystems handout completely (if not already finished in class)
Friday
In Class: Lake Macatawa/Spring Lake
Homework: Look over Unit 1 Standards if not already done -- Unit 1 assessment Friday next week. -
AT THIS POINT, PLEASE SEE MRS. O'BRIEN IN PERSON WITH ANY FIELD STUDY QUESTIONS. DO NOT EMAIL. THANKS!
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Lake Macatawa/Spring Lake, Pond Conclusions, Mutations and Natural Selection
Homework: Study for Unit 1 Assessment. (Standards) Come with any last questions
Wednesday/ThursdayIn Class: Unit 1 conclusions and last questions, Mutations and Natural Selection, Field Study EDD meetings, Virus Life Cycles
Homework:- Study for Unit 1 Assessment (Standards)
- Request Flex for next week if you are not up to date with your field study or have any questions!
Friday
In Class: Unit 1 Assessment (Standards), Virus Life Cycle
Homework:- Immunity and Vaccines Reading/Video Guide for Wednesday/Thursday
- Request Flex for next week if you need anything related to your field study.
- Field Study? (next visit due 5pm Sept. 29)