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: by request
Thursday: 2:45-3:15pm
Friday: 7:30-7:55am
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
- Art of Noticing
- 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 (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, Virus Life Cycles
Assignment: Field Study? Sept 29 is next due date.Friday
In Class: Variation and Natural Selection, Virus Life Cycles, Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide
Assignment:- Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide by Mon/Tuesday.
- Is it time for a field study visit???? September 29 is the next due date!