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: 2:45-3:00pm
Wednesday-Friday -- No School, Staff PD
WELCOME TO BIOLOGY B!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.
Classroom Syllabus and Guidelines
STANDARDS:
CLASS RESOURCES:
- Class Blogs
- Field Study Guidelines
- Due dates for field notes:
- September 9
- September 28
- October 13
- November 2
- November 23
- September 9
- Art of Noticing
- some things you might wonder about...
- poison ivy
- ticks (common types, prevention and further info.)
- invasive species
- Due dates for field notes:
- Microscope Usage Review
- Data Tables and Graphs in Google Sheets
- 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 (Occupational Outlook Handbook -- jobs, education required, pay, etc.)
- Class Blogs
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REMINDER: IF YOU HAVE FIELD STUDY QUESTIONS AT THIS POINT, SEE ME IN PERSON. DO NOT EMAIL. Thanks!
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Lake Mac + Spring Lake, Unit 1 Conclusions, Mutations and Natural Selection
Assignment: Study for Unit 1 Assessment (Standards)
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Unit 1 Assessment (Standards), Mutations and Natural Selection
Assignment: Field Study? Sept 28 is next due date. Not accepted late (Video, Sketch(es), 2nd set of field notes)Friday
In Class: Mutations and Natural Selection, Variation, Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide
Assignment:- Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide at least up to question iv
- Field Study: Sept 28 is MONDAY. Not accepted late (Video, Sketch(es), 2nd set of field notes)
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Variation and Natural Selection, Virus Life Cycles.
Homework: Finish Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide. Quick Quiz on it on Wed/ThurWednesday/Thursday
In Class: Virus Life Cycles, Immune System
Homework: Reassessments for Unit 1 must be finished by next week Friday. Please see the top of Moodle for available times if you need to reassess.Friday
In Class: DIRECTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2
Homework: DIRECTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2 -
REASSESSMENT FOR UNIT 1 TEST BY FRIDAY 3:15PM -- See the times listed at the top on Moodle (room 229 or Science Office).
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Virus 5 Characteristics, Virus/Bacteria Comparisons, Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide Questions, Virus and Immune System Conclusions, Bacteria EDD
Assignment:- Finish VIRUS SIDE ONLY of Virus/Bacteria Comparisons doc if not already done in class.
- Study for 2.1-2.4 Quiz
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: 2.1-2.4 Quiz, Bacteria EDD
Assignment: Bacteria Part 1 if not finished in class.
Friday
In Class: Bacteria EDD, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Bacteria Part 2
- Field Study (Next Due Date = October 13 -- next week Tuesday) 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.
- Finish VIRUS SIDE ONLY of Virus/Bacteria Comparisons doc if not already done in class.
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Questions on Bacteria Part 1 and Bacteria Part 2, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Field Study THIS TUESDAY by 5pm. Next due date after Tuesday = Nov 2
- Finish at least 1/2 of your research not already finished for your assigned portion of your Life Scenario
- Review Bacteria Part 1 and Bacteria Part 2. Come with any last questions.
- Virus/Bacteria Comparisons document. Finish Bacteria side by next week Wed/Thur
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday -- No School -- Staff PD
- Field Study THIS TUESDAY by 5pm. Next due date after Tuesday = Nov 2