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1. QUIZ - Soil (15 multiple choice questions)

2. Some things to review

3. Review presentation skills/styles

4. Time to polish presentation- link your presentations HERE 

5. Watch some presentations (take notes on graphic organizer)

HW

Start reading modules 18 and 19 (This is what our presentations are on). Use the graphic organizer to jot down ideas/notes 

1. Finish population presentations- HERE are the presentations if you were absent. 

2. Discuss content and give feedback

HW

1. Finish reading modules 18 and 19 (This is what our presentations are on) 

2. Watch THIS EdPuzzle about the demographic transition- VERY important to draw this graph into your notes!! 

1. Finish up presentations

2. Notes- competitive exclusion and resource partitioning 

3. Watch movie about Clostridium difficile

4. Notes-  population pyramids

5. Start Population pyramid simulation using THIS website (hardcopy will be provided

HW

1. Finish population pyramid simulation

2. Study for chapter 6 quiz on Monday
       Look over notes taken during class presentations
       Skim through chapter 6
       Review competitive exclusion and resource partioning (slides in agenda)
       Don't forget about growth curves and what we learned about moose and wolves

1. Watch How wolves change rivers

2. Quiz 

3. Population simulation- Food for thought If absent "HERE is an alternative assignment "

4. Review UN population pyramid simulation

5. The different ways to quantify population growth

6. Start HW if time

HW

1. Keep up #6 - Population (due on Thursday)

2. Read THIS Article and make a list in your notes
   "Why should we care about high fertility rates in other countries"

1. Review important factors that increase the TFR (presentation)

2. Assign population solutions - Independent research

3. Expert groups - Meet with others with your subject to discuss the solution you read about

4. Jigsaw groups - teach your group about your solution and learn about others

5. Introduce project "Changing Fertility Rates - Presentation" Begin research

• Here are the groups

HW

1. Do some initial research about your country. Use the project handout for ideas and  keep a record in your NOTEBOOK. Your notes will be graded independently ON MONDAY ONLY( LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED). Keep them organized. What you will turn in.

• research( identify what you are researching using headers)

• summarizing paragraph about what your research is telling you about your country. Just a couple of sentences summarizing what you researched. 

• lingering questions you have

Keep track of your sources - links we be just fine for now

Submit HERE 

1. Discuss science options for next year

2. lab report feedback

3. Research teams share research within group

4. Begin to discuss possible action plans

5. Continue research as necessary

6. Teams propose a plan of action and fill out THIS form for feedback (paper copies in class)

HW

1. Read "Fatima's story" and answer the questions

2. Continue research as necessary

1. Discuss Fatima

2. Notes: IPAT equation and global consequences of growth

3. Teams have time to finish plan (get feedback from Ms. Lewis )

4. Consult with other groups to get ideas

5. Start putting together your presentation

6. Tips on putting together a good presentation

HW

Complete research as needed for project (photos etc..) HERE are the instructions including the rubric

While I am out do the following

1. Groups should meet up following this document. Go over your plan with each other and give feedback to each other about your thoughts on what s going well/ improvements to consider.

2. Finish putting together presentation

• Here is the presentation instructions( rubric is on the last page)

• Tips on putting together a good presentation

3. PRACTICE!- remember that the presentation should be 5-10 minutes. I would plan on going over the presentation twice at least 

HW

1. Presentations will start on Monday

2. Read Module 23 (especially pages 248-257)

3. TEST next week( Friday)!  Ways to study:

• THIS is a great video review of human population

• Go to AP Classroom and watch any of the videos I assigned and take the practice test

• Unit resource page - just chapter 7

1. 5 minutes for countries to meet

2. Country presentations (we will start with volunteers and then reverse order 8-1)

HW

1. Read Module 23 (especially pages 248-257)

2. TEST next week( Friday)!  Ways to study:

• THIS is a great video review of human population

• Go to AP Classroom and watch any of the videos I assigned and take the practice test

• Unit resource page - just chapter 7

1. Finish presentations - link your presentations here 

2. If time, start working on practice test in AP Classroom

HW

Study for test (All of Chapter 7 - Human population). Remember that all late work needs to be submitted at the start of class the day of the unit exam!

1. Be sure you understand population graphs! (demographic transition and pyramids)

2. Study the vocabulary from  unit resource page
   Be sure you understand each concept and how each relates to population

3. Take the practice test in AP Classroom (24 questions). Also I have unlocked some review videos as well

4. THIS is a great video review of human population

1. Test: Population ( MC & Free Response)

2. Introduce some vocabulary from our next unit

3. Work on natural selection simulation
   The assignment is on CANVAS and includes the handout (done on KAMI) and the simulation

HW

1. Finish natural selection simulation started in class- see link above

2. Watch THIS video lecture about natural and artificial selection. Take notes as necessary 

1. Review natural selection

2. Groups work through questions 1-3 on this handout( hardcopy given in class)

3. Watch Jewel of the Rift.

4. Go over some important terms from the film

• mutations

• geographic vs. reproductive isolation

• generalist v. specialist

HW

1. Watch this video and take notes about random selection

2. Finish part III of the handout given in class- see link above and upload a photo to CANVAS 

3. Read modules 14 and 15 and take notes
   Pay attention to the headings!!!!   Write each as a question and then answer it below using details
   If you already know it, then don't write as much but write something (That's seven different headings)

1. Review HW (random selection) - Compare your responses with your neighbor and make sure you understand

2. Watch the presentation on the SPEED of evolution and some vocabulary about niches  (and take notes)

3. Begin this presentation of The history of modern agriculture( stop at slide 11)
   Take notes on THIS handout

HW

1. Watch this presentation about Three more types of evolution (and take notes)

2. Read chapter 18 and take notes!  (USE THE HEADINGS AS A GUIDE!) Due Wednesday to CANVAS
   Write each heading as a quesiton and then answer it below using details (That's NINE different headings)
       Module 59 (only pages 651-657 - Biodiveristy loss)
       Module 60 (the FIVE reasons we are losing biodiversity)
       Module 61 (Ways we are conserving biodiversity)

1. Review biodiversity loss with your table group- slides

2. Finish The history of modern agriculture- slides ( stop at slide 51)

3. Watch "Store wars" and discuss Organic vs Sustainable

4. Assign groups for our sustainable agriculture presentation
   ONE group member should copy THIS slide deck and share with all the other members

HW

1. Keep up #7 (Due next Monday)

2. Research your sustainable Agriculture practice and create a slide to teach about it. HERE are the directions. If you were absent, pick one of the 4 topics to complete and create your own slide according to the instructions

3. Activity-Read Excerpt from Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and respond to the writing prompts

4. QUIZ on Chapter 5 (evolution)  & 18( biodiversity) next Monday. Here is the resource page

While I am out of class complete  the following

1. Get into your groups from Wednesday's class and

• take turns to discuss what you learned and take notes on each sustainable practice in your notebook OR on THIS graphic organizer( extra copies at the front of the room) . As you take notes, think of negative consequences and alternatives to the practice of your topics

• In your groups, combine your Slide on a sustainable AG practice with those of your table group to make ONE slide deck

• Time to help all slides look better. In the instructions see what a good slide looks like and compare that to each other. Be respectful as you offer feedback! Remember the four of you will be getting the same grade so speak up if needed. Monday's class after the quiz on Chapter 5, groups will have 5 mintues to make final touches--> this means that your slide deck should be ready to submit for Monday's class

• If you were absent Wednesday, see the note for absent students from Wednesday's class For the notes, go into another group to learn about the other three topics 

• If someone in your group is absent today get the notes from someone else who has that topic.

2. View this presentation on CAFO's and take notes

3. Read about CAFOs and start HW( see hw below)

HW

1. Quiz Monday on Chapter 5. Here is the resource page 

2. Inform yourself about CAFOs by reading your assigned article (article 1, 2, 3 or 4)
   Snap a photo of your notes and submit HERE(instructions) for credit. This document will tell you which article you have been assigned to read

3. Fix your Sustainable AG slides as necessary. You will submit your slides in class Monday

4. Keep Up due Monday. Submit HERE

1. Quiz( 10 minutes)

2. Revisit your Sustainable AG slides with your group (5 min)
   ONE person in each group needs to submit the slide deck HERE

3. Table groups hold "town hall" meetings and craft a recommendation
   Share out what you learned about CAFOs (add to your notes)
   Discuss the benefits of expanding the CAFO
   Weigh the pros and cons and decide on a recommendation to send to the town
         Your recommendation should be justified with specific information

HW

1. Do  5 minutes of research to find ONE argument in favor of GMOs and one argument against the use of GMOs
   Write these into your notes

2. Read THIS short article and create a concept map in your notes

1. Groups hold town hall meetings 

• Discuss the benefits of expanding the CAFO

• Weigh the pros and cons and decide on a recommendation to send to the town

Your recommendation should be justified with specific information 

• Discuss our board recommendations for CAFOs- Be sure to discuss manure, antibiotic resistance, 

2. Discuss the impact meat has on the world

3. Discuss GMOs

4. GMO activity

5. Assign Pesticide FRQ 

HW

1. Finish Pesticide FRQ

2. Exam Monday on Chapter 11- Agriculture. Here is the resource page 

1. Finish GMOs activity

2. Grade FRQ using THIS rubric

3. Continuation of sustainable agriculture practices( aquaculture/ IPM)

4. Rest of time- review

HW

1. TEST ON MONDAY (Agriculture, Chapter 11)
   Be sure to know all vocabulary by reading chapter 11 (modules 31, 32, and 33)

• HERE is a study guide

• HERE is the resource page 

2. All work for this chapter is due Monday class to count of a grade!

1. Chapter 11 exam( Agriculture)

HW

1. Step up essay due next Monday. Submit HERE

2. The last day I am accepting any work for Q3 Tuesday

1. Begin our unit on energy with THIS presentation and THESE efficiency problems

2. Learn how to calculate KWH

HW

1. Work on THESE problems (hardcopy given in class)
   If you get stuck, check these solutions (Page1, page 2)

2. Step up essay is due next Monday. Submit HERE 

1. groups go over math problems 

2. Prep for lab- slides

3. Energy Efficiency lab- done in AB/ABC

HW

1. Step up essay is due Monday. Submit HERE 

2. Read Module 35 and 36 about conventional fuels.
   Each energy source (Coal, petroleum, natural gas and nuclear) should have its own heading with bullet points.
   Remember to pay attention to the headings in the book!

3. Read about FRACKING online (It's not covered in your text)
   Draw a diagram into your notes that explains the process (Only include what you understand!)

1. Practice math problems

2. Group ranking of fuels

• period 4

• period 6

3. Fracking notes

4. Go over some energy terms

5. Assign renewable energy source HW in small groups (assignment)
   Groups found here 

HW

1.  Be sure you know which energy topic you were assigned (HERE is the list)

2. Read about your topic in the textbook (Chapter 13, the pages are in the document linked above)

3.  Find a current news article that has to do with your topic .Keep-up #8 - DUE NEXT CLASS!!! Submit HERE

1. Practice math problems in groups

2. In your groups, discuss what you learned in the news about your energy topic
   Keep track of your questions and use these to help drive your research! 

3. Use these instructions as a guide to doing more research about your energy topic

4. Record notes in a shared google doc

5. Start to plan out poster if you have time (you will have one day when we return)
   Remember that your poster should include ways to help you explain the important concepts, not just words! BE CONCISE!

6. HERE is a graphic organizer for all of the energy topics

7. one of my favorite activities :)

HW- Have a great break!!