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:  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:

  1. Field Study 
     
     1. Due dates for field notes:
        1. September 9 
        2. September 29
        3. October 16 
        4. November 3 
        5. November 24 
           
     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. Classroom Community Information
     
  4. Standards Based Grading
     
  5. Digital Footprints
     
  6. 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

• December 14 - December 20

  December 16 --  Ellery, Stella, Colin / Andrew, Owen
  
  Monday/Tuesday
  In Class: Field Study Presentations, Plant Project, Plant Poster
  Homework: Be ready to present your Plant Project (Science Fair Style)  

  
  Wednesday/Thursday
  In Class:  Plant Project Presentations, Plant Poster/Greenhouse
  Homework:

  1. Split up any pictures not already found/printed and have the required pictures ready for your plant poster.  THEY SHOULD BE OF YOUR ACTUAL PLANTS/PLANT PARTS THAT YOU LOOKED AT IN LAB.  See your Seeds and Roots, Stems and Leaves, Transport and Reproduction documents.
  2. Simulations and Data up to #3c if not that far in class.

  
  

  Friday
  In Class:  Plant Poster/Greenhouse, Simulations and Data
  Homework: Have a fantastic Christmas!
  

  
  

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    Plant Project URL
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    Simulations and Data URL

• January 4 - January 10

  This week

  
  Monday/Tuesday
  In Class: 2nd hour presentations, Footprint, Simulations and Data
  Homework: 
  

  1. Finish the Footprint up to Further Information. 
  2. Exam Review

  
  Wednesday/Thursday
  In Class: Course Recommendations, Footprint Discussion, Simulations and Data
  Homework:  
  

  1. Simulations and Data if not finished in class.
  2. Exam Review

  
  Friday
  In Class:  Course Survey, Course Conclusions, Exam Review
  Homework: Exam Review

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    Footprint URL
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    Ecology Conclusions URL

• January 11 - January 17

  Please see me in person for any exam time change requests.

  Mrs. O'Brien will be available in room 229 for any last questions.
  Tuesday 8:15-8:45am
  Thursday 8:15-8:45am

  Monday: 
  In Class:  Exam Review
  Assignment:  Exam Review
  
  Tuesday:  Exams 1st and 2nd Hours
  Wednesday:  Exams 3rd and 4th Hours
  Thursday:  Exams 5th and 6th Hours
  Friday:  Exam 7th Hour

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    Exam Review URL