TODAY'S BIOLOGY AGENDA
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Discussion Question: What do you know about acids and bases?
Review Assignments
Complete Assessment and Evaluation of Water Properties Packet
Due today: Properties of Water Packet
Homework:
Read Chapter 3- Cell Structure: 3.1 and 3.2
Monday, November 2, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Notebook Review - Please go through your notebook and check that your entries are dated and recorded in the T.O.C., pages are numbered, and your assignments are complete. Then turn in your notebook.
Properties of Water Lab Review and Discussion
Complete Assessment and Evaluation
Properties of Water Packet due next class
Homework:
Biology in the news - optional assignment due Wednesday/Thursday
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Notebook Review - Please go through your notebook and check that your entries are dated and recorded in the T.O.C., pages are numbered, and your assignments are complete. Then turn in your notebook.
Properties of Water Lab Review and Discussion
Complete Assessment and Evaluation
Properties of Water Packet due next class
Homework:
Biology in the news - optional assignment due Wednesday/Thursday
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Discussion Question: Explain the concept of polarity using water 'water is a polar molecule because..."
Properties of Water Lab activities continued: specific heat, density, solubility
Homework:
- Make sure you complete your lab write-up questions as we complete the activities in class.
- Notebook check next week.
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you rea
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Discussion Question: Explain the concept of polarity using water 'water is a polar molecule because..."
Properties of Water Lab activities continued: specific heat, density, solubility
Homework:
- Make sure you complete your lab write-up questions as we complete the activities in class.
- Notebook check next week.
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you rea
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Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Discussion Question: What is cohesion? What is adhesion? What property of water causes these actions?
Properties of Water Lab activities: capillary action
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Discussion Question: What is cohesion? What is adhesion? What property of water causes these actions?
Properties of Water Lab activities: capillary action
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Friday, October 23, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Discussion Question: What is the significance of the number of electrons in the outer valence shell of an atom?
Properties of Water Lecture
Properties of Water Lab activities
Complete Poison Frog Lab write up and conclusion
due: 10/26 * 10/27
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Discussion Question: What is the significance of the number of electrons in the outer valence shell of an atom?
Properties of Water Lecture
Properties of Water Lab activities
Complete Poison Frog Lab write up and conclusion
due: 10/26 * 10/27
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Homework:
Complete Lab write up and conclusion
due: 10/26 * 10/27
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Homework:
Complete Lab write up and conclusion
due: 10/26 * 10/27
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Clear your desk and prepare for your test.
The Study of Life Chapter Test
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the t
Monday, October 19, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Clear your desk and prepare for your test.
The Study of Life Chapter Test
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the t
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Discussion Question: How does understanding of biology play a role in your health?
Nature of Science Test Review
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Due today: Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Chapter 1 Test next class period
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read
Friday, October 16, 2015
Discussion Question: How does understanding of biology play a role in your health?
Nature of Science Test Review
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Due today: Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Chapter 1 Test next class period
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
Discussion Question: Last class you were asked to explain how you know whether something is living or non-living. Go back in your notebook and add to your response to include what you have learned.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 2
Nature of Science Test Review
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Due next class period - Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Monday, 10/19
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Discussion Question: Last class you were asked to explain how you know whether something is living or non-living. Go back in your notebook and add to your response to include what you have learned.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 2
Nature of Science Test Review
Poison Frogs Investigation Lab Activity
Due next class period - Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Monday, 10/19
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Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Discussion Question: Last week you were asked to explain how you know whether something is living or non-living. Go back in your notebook and add to your response to include what you have learned.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 2
Due next class period - Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Tuesday, 10/20
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Discussion Question: Last week you were asked to explain how you know whether something is living or non-living. Go back in your notebook and add to your response to include what you have learned.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 2
Due next class period - Is it Alive Lab Write-up
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Tuesday, 10/20
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook, explain how you know whether something is living or non-living.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 1
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Monday, 10/1
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook, explain how you know whether something is living or non-living.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 1
Homework:
Read Chapter 2- Chemistry of Life: 2.1 and 2.2
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Chapter 1 Test - Monday, 10/1
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Friday, October 9, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook explain how the term "adaptation" in science is different from the common meaning of adaptation.
Planet Earth Series: Saving Species
Scientific Illustration
Graphing Practice
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read
Friday, October 9, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook explain how the term "adaptation" in science is different from the common meaning of adaptation.
Planet Earth Series: Saving Species
Scientific Illustration
Graphing Practice
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Saving Species: BBC Planet Earth
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Saving Species: BBC Planet Earth
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook, explain how you know whether something is living or non-living.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 1
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Discussion Question: In your notebook, explain how you know whether something is living or non-living.
Lab activity: Is it Alive? Part 1
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Monday October 5, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Chapter Study Guide
Unit Vocabulary
Textbook access and checkout
Graph Quiz Review
Observations activity
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
Monday October 5, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Chapter Study Guide
Unit Vocabulary
Textbook access and checkout
Graph Quiz Review
Observations activity
Homework:
Read Chapter 1- Biology in the 21st Century
Use the Formative Assessment to check your understanding.
Study the vocabulary and look for the terms when you read.
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Please put all of your materials in your backpacks and clear your desk for the test.
Nature of Science Test
Complete Textbook Introduction
Drawing a an Illustration in Science
Homework:
- Access your textbook online and read the first Chapter
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Please put all of your materials in your backpacks and clear your desk for the test.
Nature of Science Test
Complete Textbook Introduction
Drawing a an Illustration in Science
Homework:
- Access your textbook online and read the first Chapter
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Discussion: How do you describe a scientific theory?
Graphing Quiz
Science Theory-Exercise in Understanding
Biology Textbook Introduction
Nature of Science Review
Homework:
- Review: " Science Surprises" and your notes
- Nature of Science test next class period
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Discussion: How do you describe a scientific theory?
Graphing Quiz
Science Theory-Exercise in Understanding
Biology Textbook Introduction
Nature of Science Review
Homework:
- Review: " Science Surprises" and your notes
- Nature of Science test next class period
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Discussion: What is a scientific hypothesis? Is there such a thing as a "bad" hypothesis?
(B4 only - Metric Quiz)
Making sense of science terminology: What is a Hypothesis?
Due Today:
- Flat Earth Controversy worksheet
- Composition Notebook
Homework:
- Read Chapter Five: "Science Surprises"
- Review previous reading - Chapters 1-4
-Graphing test Tuesday/Wednesday
-Nature of Science test Thursday/Friday
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Discussion: What is a scientific hypothesis? Is there such a thing as a "bad" hypothesis?
(B4 only - Metric Quiz)
Making sense of science terminology: What is a Hypothesis?
Due Today:
- Flat Earth Controversy worksheet
- Composition Notebook
Homework:
- Read Chapter Five: "Science Surprises"
- Review previous reading - Chapters 1-4
-Graphing test Tuesday/Wednesday
-Nature of Science test Thursday/Friday
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What do you look for when evaluating a scientific claim?
Science Is and Is Not
Flat Earth Controversy- discussion
Review of Graphing assignment
Homework:
-Read Chapter Four "Science Surprises Exploring the Nature of Science" do the 'Self Check' questions in your Notebook
- Flat Earth Controversy worksheet due next class
- Notebook check next class
- Graphing test next week
- Nature of Science test next week
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What do you look for when evaluating a scientific claim?
Science Is and Is Not
Flat Earth Controversy- discussion
Review of Graphing assignment
Homework:
-Read Chapter Four "Science Surprises Exploring the Nature of Science" do the 'Self Check' questions in your Notebook
- Flat Earth Controversy worksheet due next class
- Notebook check next class
- Graphing test next week
- Nature of Science test next week
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What is pseudoscience?
Metric Quiz
Flat Earth Controversy http://www.theflatearthsociety.org/cms/
Graphing Assignment due today
Homework:
-Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises Exploring the Nature of Science" do the 'Self Check' questions and #3.1 and #3.2 in your Notebook
- Read Flat Earth Round Earth Controversy and complete video worksheet
- Notebook check next week
Friday, September 18, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What is pseudoscience?
Metric Quiz
Flat Earth Controversy http://www.theflatearthsociety.org/cms/
Graphing Assignment due today
Homework:
-Read Chapter Three "Science Surprises Exploring the Nature of Science" do the 'Self Check' questions and #3.1 and #3.2 in your Notebook
- Read Flat Earth Round Earth Controversy and complete video worksheet
- Notebook check next week
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What is 'scientific argumentation' and why is it a positive tool?
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement continued
Graphing Assignment - questions?
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake next class
- Graphing Assignment due next class period
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" do the Self Check in your Notebook
- Notebook check next week
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Discussion: In your notebook - answer the following question:
What is 'scientific argumentation' and why is it a positive tool?
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement continued
Graphing Assignment - questions?
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake next class
- Graphing Assignment due next class period
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" do the Self Check in your Notebook
- Notebook check next week
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metrics Review
Graphing
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake on Monday, 21st
- Graphing Assignment due Monday, 21st
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
- Notebook check next week
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metrics Review
Graphing
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake on Monday, 21st
- Graphing Assignment due Monday, 21st
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
- Notebook check next week
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metrics Review
Graphing
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake on Friday
- Graphing Assignment due Friday
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
- Notebook check end of the week
Monday, September 14, 2015
Discussion: How is science dependent upon accurate measurement and graphing?
Metrics Review
Graphing
Laboratory Techniques of Measurement
Homework:
- Online Metrics Practice - Quiz Retake on Friday
- Graphing Assignment due Friday
-Read Chapter Two "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
- Notebook check end of the week
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Discussion: What factors affect the growth of plants?
Metric Review Quiz
Science Surprises Quiz Review
Science Is - is Not
Vocabulary - Terms in Science
Homework:
Read Chapter One "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
Discussion: What factors affect the growth of plants?
Metric Review Quiz
Science Surprises Quiz Review
Science Is - is Not
Vocabulary - Terms in Science
Homework:
Read Chapter One "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Discussion: What are my personal goals for this school year?
Syllabus
Science Literacy in America - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Goal Setting
Science Surprises Quiz Review
Homework:
Read Chapter One "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
Due today:
Student Information sheet
Learning Styles assignment
Safety Contract
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Discussion: What are my personal goals for this school year?
Syllabus
Science Literacy in America - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Goal Setting
Science Surprises Quiz Review
Homework:
Read Chapter One "Science Surprises-Exploring the Nature of Science" and follow the assignment instructions. (see 'Nature of Science' page)
Due today:
Student Information sheet
Learning Styles assignment
Safety Contract
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Thursday, September 3, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Discussion: Why is science literacy important?
T-Illusion Activity - wrap up and review
Classroom resources:
Safety
Notebook set-up
Learning Styles - How do you learn best?
Science Surprise Quiz
Homework: Explore the Study Resources on the
Website
Due next class:
Student Information sheet
Learning Styles assignment
Safety Contract
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
Discussion: Why is science literacy important?
T-Illusion Activity - wrap up and review
Classroom resources:
Safety
Notebook set-up
Learning Styles - How do you learn best?
Science Surprise Quiz
Homework: Explore the Study Resources on the
Website
Due next class:
Student Information sheet
Learning Styles assignment
Safety Contract
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Discussion: Perception is not always reality.
T-Illusion Activity
Student Information Sheet
Classroom resources:
Entry and exit protocol
Where does my homework go?
Where can I find...do you have...?
PED free zone
Information sheet due next class period
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Discussion: Perception is not always reality.
T-Illusion Activity
Student Information Sheet
Classroom resources:
Entry and exit protocol
Where does my homework go?
Where can I find...do you have...?
PED free zone
Information sheet due next class period
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Welcome back students!
Materials needed by next class:
- Three Ring Binder with tabs
- Composition Notebook
- Pen and Pencil
Monday, August 31, 2015
Welcome back students!
Materials needed by next class:
- Three Ring Binder with tabs
- Composition Notebook
- Pen and Pencil