Weekly outline

  • Course Information:


    Mr Propst's Contact Information:
    bpropst@hollandchristian.org

    Mr. Propst's General Availability: 
    Monday: Before school starting at 7:35 a.m. & after school by appointment.
    Tuesday: Before school starting at 7:35 a.m. & after school by appointment.
    Wednesday: By appointment
    Thursday: Before school starting at 7:35 a.m. & after school by appointment.  
    Friday: Before school starting at 7:35 a.m. & after school by appointment.



    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 Blog Website
    2. Field Study Guidelines 
      1. some things you might wonder about...
      2. poison ivy
      3. ticks (common types, prevention and further info.)
      4. 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 (jobs, education required, pay, etc.)

    Biology Careers

    Biology Job Ideas


    • August 18 - August 24

      Monday -- No Class (Freshmen Only)

      Tuesday (modified Friday schedule)
      In Class:
      1.  Seating Chart & Attendance
      2. Welcome (Mr. Propst introduces himself)
      3. Icebreaker (Quick & Fun)
      4. Classroom community and guidelines.
      5. Science Department       Safety Contract.  (For FA25 - Do this on paper.  H&AP as well).
      6.  Awe & Stewardship Photo Assignment.
      -- Take 2 pictures and be ready to share in Bio B -- one picture of an awe inspiring event/place/organism, etc. and one picture of something that makes you think a little about stewardship.  Put your pictures on a slide in the class presentation labeled with awe or stewardship linked here -->   All Hours
      7.  Introduce yourself activity (Optional)
      8.  Fun Reminders About This Week & Next Week.
      --       We will be outdoors for at least parts of the block days (weather permitting) this week and next week.  Dress appropriately.  
      ---- This week:  comfortable shoes and clothes you can easily move around and bend in and something you don't mind sitting down in the grass in.
      ---- Next week:  knee high boots or old shoes, waders, clothes that can get wet/muddy, etc.  We will be going in the pond.

      Homework & Reminders:
      1.  Finish Awe & Stewardship Picture Assignment (Moodle) - DUE FRIDAY
      2.  Finish Introduce yourself activity (Classroom) - DUE FRIDAY
      3.  Pond Activity coming up.  Dress appropriately (knee high boots or old shoes, waders, comfortable shoes and clothes you can easily move around in - and can get wet, etc.).


      Wednesday/Thursday (Block)
      In Class: 
      1.  Classroom Community and Guidelines (continued).
      2.  Safety Contract (is this completed? -- See Tuesday section above for link)
      3.  Awe & Stewardship Photo (Is this completed?)
      3.  Devotions: 
      - Genesis 1:31a - Awe.
      - Genesis 2:15 - Stewardship.
      4.  Observations "The Art of Noticing" Activity
      5.  Go out to Pond for Observations/Sound Map Practice/Sketching.

      Homework & Reminders:  
      1.  Finish Introduce yourself activity (Classroom) - DUE FRIDAY
      2.  Finish Awe & Stewardship Summer Photograph Assignment (Moodle) - DUE FRIDAY
      3.  Read through the Biology A Review.(Moodle) - DUE MONDAY
      4.  Read through the Field Study. (Moodle) - DUE FRIDAY
      5. We will be outdoors for next Monday/Tuesday (weather permitting).  Dress appropriately (Bring knee high boots or old shoes, waders, etc. for Monday/Tuesday.)

      Friday (Regular Friday Schedule)
      In Class:
      1.  Awe and Stewardship Responses
      2.  Safety Contract (Final Announcement)
      3.  Biology A Review Read Through (Announce as HW) 
      4.  Field Study Review & Read Through Guidelines 
      5.  Set up Blog account (if time)
      6.  REMINDER! - Bring knee high boots or old shoes, waders, clothes that can get wet/muddy, etc. for Monday/Tuesday and possibly Wednesday/Thursday. (2024 -- it is suppose to be hot and humid)

       
      Homework & Reminders:  
      1.  Read through the Biology A Review.  - DUE MONDAY
      2. Read through the Field Study.  - DUE MONDAY
      3  We will be outdoors for next Monday/Tuesday (weather permitting).  Dress appropriately (Bring knee high boots or old shoes, waders, etc. for Monday/Tuesday.)

    • October 27 - November 2

      WEEKLY REMINDERS

      Field Notes 4 is DUE 10/31 (Thursday) @ 5p.m.
      Unit 1 SA Retakes and Unit 2 (2.1-2.4) Retakes this week only.  Please schedule with me.
      Unit 2 (2.5-2.9) No Retakes Permitted.

      MONDAY/TUESDAY
      IN CLASS:
      1.  See Weekly Reminders above.
      2.  Finish Life Scenarios
      3.  Start Unit 3 - Creation Reflection & Analysis (Do Student Prep Items 1, 3, and 4)
      -a.  What is a World View?
      -b.  What is a scientific model?
      -c.  Analysis of Evidence
      -- God's Word (the Bible:  Genesis Chapters 1-11)
      -- Evidence from Observation
      --- Classification Power Point Presentation
      --- Watch Video - How are living things organized? --> Classification Video 
      --- Cladograms Assignment (This document was also handed out to you in class)
      --- Watch Video --> Cladogram Video 

      HOMEWORK:
      A.  Creation Reflection Student Prep Items 1, 3 and 4
      B.  Read Genesis 1-11 
      C.  Watch


      D.  Watch

      E.  What is your world view? How would you answer these questions:  (Reflect on) 
      - Origin: Where did I come from?
      - Meaning: What is my purpose?
      - Morality: How should I to live?
      - Destiny: Where do I go when I die?

      Wednesday/Thursday
      In Class:
      Today will be a work day.  Please use your time wisely.

      Step 1 - Open up Creation Reflection Assignment.
      Step 2 - Go to the "Student Resources for the Lesson" section of the Creation Reflection Assignment.
      Step 3 - Finish Student Resources #1, 3, 4 and 5
      Step 4 - Go to the "Activity" section of the Creation Reflection Assignment
      Step 5 - Finish Activity #1 and #2 (Read prompts, follow all instructions, write a draft response -- your answers should be at least a paragraph).
      Step 6 - Finish Activity #6
      Step 7 - The reading portion only for Activity #3
      Step 8 - Share your Creation Reflection Assignment with me so I can see your drafts paragraphs for Activity #1, 2 and 6
      Step 9 - By Next week Wed/Thr schedule a time with a parent or mentor (teacher permission required) for Creation Reflection Activity #5

      Homework:
      Any parts of Steps 1 - 9 not finished in class.

      Friday
      In Class:

      Lecture on: 
      Classification
      Cladograms
      Data and Models (Notes)



      • November 3 - November 9

        FIELD STUDY ANNOUNCEMENTS!
        NEXT FIELD STUDY NOTES IS DUE 11/15.
        DON'T FORGET TO DO YOUR SOUND MAP AND DRAWINGS IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE THESE YET.

        Monday/Tuesday
        In Class:
        0.  Announcements
        1.  Data and Models (Notes)
        2.  Creation Reflection Work Time
        3.  Mr. Russ (2nd Hour, 5th Hour)

        Homework:
        A.  Creation Reflection 
        - Activity 1 (should be done)
        - Activity 2 (should be done)
        - Activity 6 (in progress)
        - Reading for Activity 3 (should be done)
        - Mr. Russ clarifies Activity 3 Readings -- come with questions
        - Write Activity 3
        - Schedule Interview for Activity 5 (in progress)
        - Data from lecture chosen (?) for Activity 4
        - Paper due on Friday




        Wednesday/Thursday
        In Class:
        1.  Ask Mr. Russ to help write Creation Reflection - Paper
        2.  Creation Reflection – Paper #3 and #4 – AUDIENCE – DEAL WITH THE SCIENCE!
        Paper -- show hand in form so they know what to print
        -- REVIEW WHILE THINKING ABOUT AUDIENCE.
        -- DOUBLE SPACE WHEN FINISHED

        Homework:
        See Mr. Propst if you did not already turn in your         Creation Reflection

        Friday
        1.  Plants Activity -- EDD and plant set up
        2.  Intro Roots Seeds (if waiting for EDD check and help with set up)

        Homework:
        Be totally ready to plant if you have not already planted!
        See me ASAP if you have ANY questions about your EDD set up! Finish Intro Roots Seeds if not finished in class (the whole document).  (WE WILL PLAY THIS BY EAR DEPENDING ON HOW FAR THEY GET.)



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        1.  Intro to Plants
        2.  Plants Activity -- EDD and plant set up
        -- Check your EDD topic before starting!
        -- Check your EDD before planting!
        3.  Intro Roots Seeds (if waiting for EDD check and help with set up)

        Homework:   
        Be sure your Creation Reflection is completely finished except for the writing of Activity #4 and Activity #3(reading and annotation for Activity #3 should be finished!).



      • November 10 - November 16

        ANNOUNCEMENTS:
        Field Study Notes 5 DUE FRIDAY (11/15)
        - Is your sound map done?
        - Are your sketches done?
        - Do you have your seasonal montage photos ready? (after this Friday you should have 5 of 6 photos ready)


        Monday/Tuesday
        1.  Plants Activity -- EDD and plant set up should be finished by end of block!
        2.  Intro Roots Seeds

        Homework:  
        Finish all parts of Roots Seeds.


        Wed/Thur
        Plants – check and any work nec
        Intro Roots Seeds -- Finish
        Stems and Leaves
        Transport -- up to celery if time

        HW:  Finish         Intro Roots Seeds


        Friday
        Stems and Leaves
        Transport -- set up celery/run the in class part (even if not finished with stems and leaves)...need celery running so we can look at results Mon/Tues

        HW:  Finish         Stems and Leaves if not already done


      • November 17 - November 23

        All final Field study 6 work due Tuesday, Nov. 26  before 5pm 
        Reminders: 

        • Be sure you are in one of your 6 pics from the same location
        • Be sure you have one additional final post with all 6 pictures from the same spot in order from beginning to end.
        • Be sure your have done your sketching.
        • Be sure you have done a sound map.
        • Field study work is not accepted late.

        Monday/Tuesday
        In Class: 
        1.  Plant Projects: Plants above ground (?) --> Finish Set Up 
        2.  Intro Roots Seeds  (Overdue) --> email copy of assignment (x1 per group)
        3.  Stems and Leaves - Finish --> Check Conclusions & Connections w/ Mr. Propst
        4.  Transport - MUST start by midpoint of hour 

        Homework:

        A.  Quick Quiz over Seeds & Roots AND Stems & Leaves on Wednesday (Study your conclusions & connections)


        Wednesday/Thursday
        In Class:
        1.  Quick Quiz (Seeds thru Leaves)
        2.  Intro Roots Seeds  (overdue) --> email copy of assignment (x1 per group)
        3.  Stems and Leaves (overdue) --> email copy of assignment (x1 per group)
        4.  Transport (finish) --> Finish --> Check Conclusions & Connections w/ Mr. Propst
        5.  Reproduction - Fruit and Flowers (Start)

        Homework:
        A.  Finish Transport



        Friday
        In Class:
        0.  Announcement:
        - Field Study Final (Seasonal Montage) Post Example
        1.  Trees & Celery (Putting it all together)
        - a. active transport of minerals (roots)
        - b. osmosis of water (roots)
        - c. xylem
        - d. cohesion
        - e. adhesion
        - f. osmosis (stems & leaves)
        - g. evaporation
        - h. transpiration
        - i.  stomata & guard cells

        2.  Finish Transport
        3.  Reproduction - Fruit & Flowers --> 

        Homework:
        A.  Any unfinished work from Items 2 thru 4 from Wednesday's agenda 
        B.  Cumulative Quiz (Seeds thru Transport) on Monday --> Study Conclusions & Connections from Items 2 thru 4 from Wednesday's agenda
        C.  Reproduction - Complete Flowers & Seed Parts #'s 1, 2 and 3



        • November 24 - November 30

          All final Field study 6 work due Tuesday, Nov. 26  before 5pm 
          Reminders: 

          • Be sure you are in one of your 6 pics (Seasonal Montage) from the same location
          • Be sure you have one additional final post with all 6 pictures from the same spot in order from beginning to end.
          • Be sure your have done your sketching.
          • Be sure you have done a sound map.
          • Field study work is not accepted late.

          Monday/Tuesday
          In Class:
          0.  Announcements
          - introduce items 5, 6 and 7)
          1.  Review of Lab Activities
          2. Cumulative Quiz over Seeds/Roots; Stems/Leaves; Transport
          3.  Finish Reproduction (lab parts); (Any questions not completed are homework for the weekend).
          4.  Plant Experiment (get plants ready for long weekend)

          5.  Plant Mini Poster Project (Mini-Project to be worked on over Break) 
          6.  Photosynthesis Part 1
          7.  Photosynthesis video (take notes)
          https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BztQ0t2J3S4uS0pHbldnQ1QxTzg/view?resourcekey=0-ay3GOWJEm4LMPTgrS8fBbg

          Homework:
          A.  Finish Reproduction
          B.  Plant Mini Poster Project (start) -- due next week Wednesday
          C.  Take notes and write down questions about the Photosynthesis Video


          W/T/F - Thanksgiving Break!

          Grateful for all of you!!  Rest well this weekend.
          =o))



        • December 1 - December 7

          BRING BOOK TO CLASS MONDAY/TUESDAY!!!

          Monday/Tuesday
          In Class:  
          0.  Announcements & Lecture
          - Study for Unit 4 Test (Standards 4.1-4.7)
          -- Plant Review Power Point
          -- Conclusions & Connections Questions for a) Seeds/Roots; b) Stems/Leaves; c) Transport; d) Reproduction (Fruit & Flowers)
          - Field Study Completed 
          1.  Photosynthesis Part 1 (lecture)
          2.  Plant Mini Poster (work)
          3.  Plant Project (Experiment/Lab) -- check on plants, experiment on plants, collect data

          Homework:  

          1. Photosynthesis Part 1 if not already finished.
          2. Plant Mini Poster
          3. Study for Unit 4 Test (Standards 4.1-4.7)


          Wednesday/Thursday
          (2024) SNOW DAY on THURSDAY

          In Class:
          1.  Photosynthesis Part 1 (Do you know the photosynthesis Equation? Reactants? Products?)
          2.  Plant Mini-Poster Project (Due Block 1 due to Snow Day)
          3.  Plant Project (Gather Data)
          4.  Waterweed 
          -a Complete Student Prep for Lesson
          -b Activity Simulation (Light)
          -c Activity Simulation (Carbon Dioxide

          Homework: 
          A.  Watch Photosynthesis Part 1 (if you have not already)
          B.  Finish Plant Mini-Poster Project
          C.  Waterweed (4a, 4b and 4c from "In Class" Agenda above)
          D.  Study for SA 4.x Test (reschedule to Block 1 next week)


          Friday (becomes a Thursday Schedule due to Snow Day so follow Wed/Thursday Schedule above)
          In Class:
          - Unit 4 Test (4.1 - 4.7) !!! (POSTPONED to Block 1 Next Week)!!!
          - Questions on Waterweed, 
          - Plant Project
          Homework:

          1. Photosynthesis Part 2 if not already finished in class.
          2. Photosynthesis Quiz Wed/Thurs next week.

        • December 8 - December 14

          Monday/Tuesday
          In Class:
          Goal: SWBAT describe the processes of photosynthesis
          0.  Announcements
          1.  Turn in Plant Mini Poster Project
          2.  SA 4.2-4.7
          3.  Finish           Waterweed questions
          4.  Photosynthesis Part 2 (write down questions)
          5.  Turn in/email to me Transport (one per group)
          6.  Turn in/email to me Reproduction (one per group)


          Homework:
          - Watch Photosynthesis Part 2


          Wednesday/Thursday
          In Class:
          1.  Go over Photosynthesis Part 2 (Slides 19-40) -- Students don’t have slides 29-40
          - Plant Project work
          - Photosynthesis Part 3
          - Standards 4.1, 4.8, 4.9 (Photosynthesis Test will be on your Exam and NOT in class)

          Homework: 
          Photosynthesis Part 3, Come with questions 


          Friday
          In Class:
          - Go over Photosynthesis Part 3 (Slides 41-end)
          - Plant Presentation Prep Work
          - Start Ecology Footprint (Human Impact - Unit 5)

          Homework:
          TBD



        • This week

          December 15 - December 21

          Monday/Tuesday
          In Class:
          GOAL: SWBAT discuss aspect of how different causes effect plant growth.
          0.  Announcements
          1.  Reminder:  SA 4.1, 4.7 & 4.8 has been moved to the exam.
          2.  Work Time: Finish Plant Presentations (see hand out for slide expectations that was handed out on Wednesday last week)
          3.  Reminder:  Plant Presentations (Science Fair Style) will start on Wednesday/Thursday (Block 2) this week.
          4.  Start: If done with Plant Presentation, then start on --> Footprint

          Homework:
          A.  Submit/Email your Plant EDD to Mr. Propst
          B.  If you have any questions about your slides, presentation, data, graphs, please email Mr. Propst
          C.  Look at Footprint assignment and read through it so you know what to expect to do.  
          D.  Your group should make sure your presentation is rehearsed


          Tuesday/Wednesday
          In Class: SWBAT describe aspects of how different causes effect plant growth
          GOAL
          0. Announcements
          1.  Present: Plant Presentations Science Fair Style
          2. Mini Clean Up in Greenhouse
          3. Start/Continue Footprint

          Homework:
          A.  the Footprint through at least through Activity #5 if you didn't already get there in class.
          B.  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).  LAST CHANCE FOR REASSESSING ANY STANDARDS FROM PHOTOSYNTHESIS QUIZ WILL BE THE THURSDAY AFTER BREAK.


          Friday ***under construction***
          Foot Print
          GH Clean UP

          In Class: 
          - Greenhouse clean up, 
          - Footprint (Finish) 
          - Start Simulations (If done with footprint) 
          LAST CHANCE FOR REASSESSING ANY STANDARDS FROM PHOTOSYNTHESIS QUIZ WILL BE THE THURSDAY AFTER BREAK.

          Assignment:  
          You are loved.
          Merry Christmas!!!


          • December 29 - January 4

            Thursday Friday (due to snow day) is the final day for any reassessing or for turning in any late work.  It will remain Friday even if Thursday is a snow day.  Please see me ASAP with any questions.


            EXAM NOTE:  ALL RESOURCES WILL BE OPEN THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY THROUGH NEXT MONDAY AT 5PM.  PLEASE MAKE ANY COPIES YOU NEED BY THAT TIME.  THE WEEKS WILL NOT REOPEN AFTER THAT TIME.

            Monday/Tuesday
            In Class:  Footprint Conclusions, Ecology Conclusions
            Assignment: 

            1. Finish any part of the Footprint document not already finished and link your URL.
            2. Exam Review


            Wednesday -- SNOW DAY


            Thursday -- SNOW DAY
            Assignment: 

            1. Finish Simulations and Data.
            2. Exam Review


            Friday (FRIDAY SCHEDULE) -- SNOW DAY
            In Class:  Ecology Conclusions Presentation
            Assignment: Exam Review