Weekly outline
Course Information:
Mrs. O'Brien's availability this week (check room 229, science office or teacher's lounge)
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: 2:45-3:15pm
Thursday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
Friday: 7:30-7:55am, 2:45-3:15pm
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 Blog Website
- Field Study Guidelines
- some things you might wonder about...
- poison ivy
- ticks (common types, prevention and further info.)
- invasive species
- 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 (jobs, education required, pay, etc.)
- Class Blog Website
December 1 - December 7
BRING BOOK TO CLASS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY!!!
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Plant Mini Poster, Photosynthesis Part 1
Homework:- Take the Plant Reproduction Quiz if not already done. Be sure you checked your checkpoints for reproduction and be ready for a few questions on Wed/Thur!
- Photosynthesis Part 1 if not already finished.
- Study for Unit 4 Test (Standards 4.2-4.7) Friday -- Be at least 1/2 done with your poster.
Wednesday/FRIDAY -- Friday will be the Thursday schedule due to SNOW DAY.
In Class: Plant Project, Plant Mini Poster, Waterweed
Homework: Study for Unit 4 Test (Standards 4.2-4.7) MONDAY/TUESDAY. Be ready to hand in your poster when you get to class.
THURSDAY -- SNOW DAY
Study for 4.2-4.7 Assessment.
Be sure your plant project presentation is shared with Mrs. O'Brien.December 8 - December 14
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: 4.2-4.7 Standards Assessment, Plant Project Work, Waterweed
Assignment: Waterweed(if not already finished in class), Photosynthesis Part 2
Wednesday/FRIDAY
In Class: Photosynthesis Part 2 Questions, Plant Project Work (Presentations next Wed/Thur), Photosynthesis Part 3
Assignment:- Photosynthesis Part 3
- Photosynthesis Quiz (Standards 4.1, 4.8, 4.9) on Monday/Tuesday -- DUE TO SNOW DAY THIS CONTENT WILL BE ON THE EXAM AND THERE WILL NOT BE A QUIZ
Thursday -- SNOW DAY- This week
December 15 - December 21
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: See the DIRECTIONS FOR DECEMBER 16 AND 17
Assignment:- You will have 20 minutes for any last questions before we start presenting your plant projects individually (Science Fair style!)
- Reassessing any standards from Plant Assessment RECOMMENDED by Friday. You MAY reassess through the Wed. after Christmas Break
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Presentation last questions, Plant Presentations, Greenhouse, Simulations
Assignment:- Simulations -- finish if not already done in class
- 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).
- Reassessing any standards from Plant Assessment RECOMMENDED by Friday. You MAY reassess through the Wed. after Christmas Break
Friday
In Class: Next Year Classes, Plant Conclusions, Greenhouse, Simulations Questions, Exam Review
Assignment: Merry Christmas!