Weekly outline

  • Course Information:

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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:  
    Thursday: 
    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 Based Grading


    STANDARDS:

    Overall Semester Standards

    Unit 1 Standards

    Unit 2 Standards

    Unit 3 Standards

    Unit 4 Standards

    Unit 5 Standards


    CLASS RESOURCES:

    1. Class Blogs
    2. Field Study Guidelines 
      1. Due dates for field notes:
        1. September 9 
        2. September 29
        3. October 16 
        4. November 3 
        5. November 24 
      2. Art of Noticing
      3. some things you might wonder about...
      4. poison ivy
      5. ticks (common types, prevention and further info.)
      6. invasive species
    3. Microscope Usage Review
    4. Digital Footprints
    5. Biology Study Tips

    SOURCES FOR RESEARCH:

    1. Media Center Page
    2. Gale Research Page (  maroons    is the password if you're at home)
    3. Current Science News -- Science Daily
    4. Current Science News -- Eurkalert
    5. Science News for Students

    FUTURE/CAREER RESOURCES:

    Volunteering/Internships/Classes

    Career Information (Occupational Outlook Handbook -- jobs, education required, pay, etc.)

    Biology Careers

    Biology Job Ideas


  • October 5 - October 11

    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:  
    1. Finish the Bacteria Experiment -- Agar Issues work if not already done in class.
    2. 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.

  • October 12 - October 18

    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: 

    1. Field study visit #3 by 5pm this Thursday
    2. 2.1-2.4 reassessment deadline = Friday.  See the top of Moodle for available times.
    3. 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: FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16.           (Final Life Scenarios Prep, Quiz Prep) 
    Assignment:  
    1. Be ready to present.
    2. Disease Prevention/Treatment Chart.  First column only should still be blank.
    3. 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.  (UNIT 2 RESOURCES)


  • October 19 - October 25

    This week


    Monday/Tuesday
    In Class:  Unit 2 Quiz (The Quiz) (UNIT 2 RESOURCES), Life Scenarios Presentations, Intro to Unit 3
    Assignment: 

    1. Watch the Models Review video.
    2. This weekend might be a really nice time to do your next field study visit!

    WEDNESDAY -- PD -- No School

    THURSDAY/FRIDAY -- CEA -- No School