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: 2:45-3:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30-7:55am
Wednesday: 2:45-3:15pm
Thursday: 2:45-3:15pm
Friday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pmWelcome 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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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)
Wednesday/ThursdayIn Class: Unit 1 Assessment, Mutations and Natural Selection
Homework: Field Study. NEXT FIELD STUDY DUE DATE = SEPT 28. VIDEO, SKETCH(ES), 2nd SET OF FIELD NOTES. NO LATE CREDIT AVAILABLE.Friday
In Class: Mutations and Natural Selection, Variation, Immunity and Vaccines Reading/Video Guide
Homework:- Mutations and Natural Selection if not already finished in class.
- NEXT FIELD STUDY VISIT DUE DATE = SEPT 28 (MONDAY). VIDEO, SKETCH(ES), 2nd SET OF FIELD NOTES. NO LATE CREDIT AVAILABLE.
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NO CREDIT FOR ANY LATE FIELD NOTES, VIDEOS OR SKETCHES AFTER THE 5pm SEPTEMBER 28 (THIS Monday) DEADLINE!
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Variation (Variation Presentation), Mutations and Natural Selection, Virus Life Cycle
Homework:- Immunity and Vaccines Reading/Video Guide for Wednesday/Thursday
- Field Study due date THIS Monday by 5pm! Not accepted late.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Virus Life Cycle, Immune System
Homework: Reassessment of any Unit 1 Standards must be finished by next Friday. (See the times listed on Moodle.)Friday
In Class: DIRECTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2
Homework: DIRECTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2