Biology B For The Science Major: O'Brien

Weekly outline

• Welcome

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  Mrs. O'Brien's availability this week (check room 229, the science office or the teacher's lounge)
  Monday:  freshmen only 
  Tuesday: 2:45-3:15pm 
  Wednesday: 2:45-3:15pm 
  Thursday: 7:30-7:55am 
  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:

  1. Field Study 
     
     1. Due dates for field notes:
        1. September 8 
        2. September 28
        3. October 12 
        4. November 2 
        5. November 23 
           
     2. Class Blogs
     3. Original Research Requirements
     1. Testing Materials/Resources
     2. Original Research Presentation Requirements and Grade Sheet
     4. The Art of Noticing (sketching, comparison, etc.)
     5. Information on common questions:
     1. some things you might wonder about...
     2. poison ivy
     3. ticks (common types, prevention and further info.)
     4. invasive species
     5. bird identification
  2. Microscope Usage Review
  3. Data Tables and Graphs in Google Sheets
  4. Classroom Community Information
     
  5. Standards Based Grading
     
  6. Digital Footprints
     
  7. Biology Study Tips

  
  SOURCES FOR RESEARCH:

  1. Media Center Page
  2. Gale Research Page (  maroons    is the password if you're at home)
  3. Current Science News -- Science Daily
  4. Current Science News -- Eurkalert
  5. Science News for Students
     

  
  

  FUTURE/CAREER RESOURCES:

  Volunteering/Internships/Classes
  Career Information (jobs, education required, pay, etc.)
  Biology Careers
  Biology Job Ideas

  • STANDARDS
    

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    Unit 1 Standards URL
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    Unit 2 Standards URL
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    Unit 3 Standards URL
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    Unit 4 Standards URL
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    Unit 5 Standards URL