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
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
- 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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REASSESSMENT FOR UNIT 1 TEST BY NEXT MONDAY 3:15PM -- See the times listed at the top on Moodle (room 229 or Science Office).
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Virus/Bacteria Comparisons, Immunity and Vaccination Reading/Video Guide Questions, Virus and Immune System Conclusions, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Field Studies due at 5pm this Monday!
- 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. Yes, likely a quick quiz. Come ready to ask any questions.
Friday
In Class: Bacteria Part 1 quick quiz, Bacteria Part 1 questions, Life Scenrios
Assignment:- Bacteria Part 2 by next Wed/Thur
- REASSESSMENT FOR UNIT 1 TEST BY MONDAY 3:15PM -- See the times listed at the top on Moodle (room 229 or Science Office).
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Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Bacteria EDD, Life Scenarios
Assignment: Review Bacteria Part 1 and watch Bacteria Part 2. Yes...likely a quick quiz. Come with any last questions.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Quick Quiz on Bacteria Part 2, Bacteria Part 2 Questions, Bacteria Data and Presentation Prep, Bacteria Experiment -- Agar Issues
Assignment: Virus/Bacteria Comparisons doc -- finish and check in with Mrs. O'Brien -- this is a checkpoint!
Friday
In Class: Bacteria Presentations, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Finish the Bacteria Experiment -- Agar Issues work if not already done in class.
- Field study due October 16 at 5pm! (Next Thursday!)
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.
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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.
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Bacteria Presentations and Conclusions, Life Scenarios
Assignment:- Field study visit #3 by 5pm this Thursday
- 2.1-2.4 reassessment deadline = Friday. See the top of Moodle for available times.
- This will be your final Unit 2 Quiz. Quiz Monday/Tuesday next week. You know what it will be so no reassessments will be possible. Be sure to ask your questions BEFORE the quiz. NOTE: ALL THE UNIT 2 STANDARDS MAY BE ON YOUR EXAM.
Wednesday/Thursday
In Class: Final Life Scenarios Prep, Life Scenarios Presentations
Assignment:- Be ready to present if you have not already presented.
- Disease Prevention/Treatment Chart.
- 2.1-2.4 reassessment deadline = Friday
Friday
In Class: Life Scenario Presentations
Assignment: This will be your final Unit 2 Quiz. You know what it will be so no reassessments will be possible. Be sure to ask your questions BEFORE the quiz. Quiz will be Monday/Tuesday. NOTE: ALL THE UNIT 2 STANDARDS MAY BE ON YOUR EXAM. -
Monday/Tuesday
In Class: Unit 2 Quiz (The Quiz), Life Scenarios Presentations, Intro to Unit 3
Assignment:- Watch the Models Review video.
- This weekend might be a really nice time to do your next field study visit!
WEDNESDAY -- PD -- No School
THURSDAY/FRIDAY -- CEA -- No School