Weekly outline
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Mrs. O'Brien's availability this week (check room 229, science office or teacher's lounge)
Monday: 2:45-3:15pm
Tuesday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
Wednesday: 2:45-3:15pm
Thursday: 7:30-7:55am
Friday:
ZOOM LINK
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 29
- October 16
- November 3
- November 24
- 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
- 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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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Plant Project Work, Photosynthesis Part 2 Questions, Photosynthesis Simulation
Assignment:- Photosynthesis Simulation(if not already finished in class) -- potential mini quiz
- Photosynthesis Part 3
- Review Your Unit 4 Standards.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Mini quiz, Photosynthesis Part 3 Questions, Unit 4 Questions, Plant Project Work (Presentations next Wed/Thur), Plant Assessment -- Photosynthesis Additions
Assignment: Review Photosynthesis. Be able to finish your poster in the allowed time tomorrow.
Friday
In Class: Plant Assessment -- Photosynthesis Additions, Ecology Simulations
Assignment: -
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Plant Projects. (Finish all data taking and prepare presentation.), Ecology Simulations
Assignment: You will have 15 minutes for any last preparation and plant set up before we start presenting your plant projects individually (Science Fair style!) Everything else should be totally ready to go!Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Presentation Set-up, Plant Presentations, Greenhouse, Ecology Simulations
Assignment:- Review the photosynthesis standards once again and be sure you understand how they relate to the plant standards and the presentations (See all the Unit 4 Standards). This content will be on the exam.
- Finish the Ecology Simulations assignment if you still have greenhouse cleanup to do!
Friday
In Class: Next Year Classes, Plant Conclusions, Greenhouse, Ecology Conclusions
Assignment: Merry Christmas! -
Merry Christmas!!
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Christmas Break