HERE is the link to the GP4 Agenda

WEEK 1 - jan 29 - Feb 2

Mon (Jan 29)

1. QUIZ - Soil (15 mulitple choice questions)

2. Some things to review

3. Review presentation skills/styles

4. Time to polish presentation

5. Upload your presentation slides below
   Period 2, Period 3, Period 5

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

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

Tue/Wed (Jan 30/31) 

1. Population presentations

2. Discuss content and give feedback

HOMEWORK: 

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

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

Thu/Fri (Feb 1/2)

1. Competitive exclusion and resource partitioning (presentation)

2. Watch movie about Clostridium difficile

3. Look at population pyramids

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

HOMEWORK: 

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

WEEK 2 - feb 5 - 8

Mon/Tue (Feb 5/6)

1. Watch "How wolves change rivers"

2. QUIZ on chapter 6 (population dynamics)

3. Population simulation "Food for thought"
   For those who are 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

HOMEWORK

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

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

Wed/Thu (Feb 7/8)

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

HOMEWORK: 

1. Do some intial 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. Keep them organized. UPLOAD A PHOTO OF YOUR NOTES HERE

WEEK 3 - feb 12-16

Mon (Feb 12)

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)

HOMEWORK

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

2. Continue research as necessary

Tue/Wed (Feb 13/14)

1. Discuss Fatima

2. IPAT equation and global consequences of growth

3. Teams have time to finish plan (get feedback from Mr. K)

4. Consult with other groups to get ideas

5. Start putting together your presentation

6. Tips on putting together a good presentation

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

Thu/Fri (Feb 15/16)

1. Finish putting together presentation

2. PRACTICE!

HOMEWORK:
Read Module 23 (especially pages 248-257)
TEST next week!  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

WEEK 4 - feb 19-23

Mon (Feb 19)

1. 5 minutes for countries to meet

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

HOMEWORK

1. Study for our test on Thu/Fri
   TEST next week!  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

Tue/Wed (Feb 20/21)

1. Finish our presentations

2. Finish reviewing material using THIS slide deck (Slides 16-22)

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

HOMEWORK:
Study for test (All of Chapter 7 - Human population)

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

2. Study the vocabulary from the word wall
   Be sure you understand each concept and how each relates to population

3. Take the practice test in AP Classroom (24 questions)

Thu/Fri (Feb 22/23)

1. TEST on population (MC and FRQ)

2. Introduce some vocabulary from out new unit

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

HOMEWORK: 

Finish natural selection simulation started in class
Watch THIS video lecture about natural and artificial selection. Take notes as necessary

WEEK 5 - mar 1

Mon/Wed (Feb 26/28)

1. Review Natural Selection

2. Do question 1-3 on THIS Evolution graphic organizer (hardcopy given in class)

3. Watch "Jewels of the rift"

4. Go over some important terms from the movie
   Mutations
   Geographic and reproductive isolation
   Generalist vs specialist

HOMEWORK: 

1. Watch THIS video lecture about random selection

2. Finish part III of the evolution handout

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)

Thu/Fri (Feb 28/Mar 1)

1. Review HW (random selection) - Compare your responses with your neighbor and make sure you understand
   Show Mr. K that you have completed it!

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

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

4. Begin this presentation of The history of modern agriculture
   Take notes on THIS handout

HOMEWORK

1. Read chapter 18 and take notes!  (USE THE HEADINGS AS A GUIDE!) Due Thursday
   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)
   
   

WEEK 6 - march 4 - march 8

Mon/Wed (Mar 4/6)

1. Review biodiversity loss with your table group

2. Continue discussing The history of modern agriculture

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
   (We didn't get a chance to do this in Class, so just create a slide on your own and will add them to one deck on Monday)

HOMEWORK

1. Keep up #7 (Due Monday)

2. Research your sustainable Agriculture practice and create a slide to teach about it
   HERE are the directions

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

4. QUIZ on Chapter 5 (evolution) and 18 (Loss of biodiversity) next MONDAY

Thu/Fri (Mar 7/8)

1. One last thing from chapter 5 (Ecological niches and species distribution)

2. Finish The history of modern agriculture

3. Combine your Slide on a sustainable AG practice with those of your table group to make ONE slide deck
   Take turns discussing what you learned and take notes on each sustainble agriculture practice
   Time to help all slides look better

4. Briefly discuss CAFOs

5. Read about CAFOs and assign HW for a forum discussion we will have next class

HOMEWORK

1. Inform yourself about CAFOs by reading your assigned article (article 1, 2, 3 or 4) (email Mr Klakovich if you were absent) 
   Snap a photo of your notes and submit HERE for credit

2. Fix your Sustainable AG slides as necessary

3. Keep up #7 (Due Monday)

4. Study for QUIZ on MONDAY (Chapters 5 and 18)

Coming up soon
THIS short video about GMOs
Review slides and FRQ

WEEK 7 - march 11 - march 15

Mon (Mar 11)

1. QUIZ on chapters 5 and 18

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

HOMEWORK

1. Do  5 minutes of research to find ONE argument infavor 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

Tue/Wed (Mar 12/13)    

1. Make a giant concept map on the board

2. Discuss our board recomendations
   Be sure to discuss manure, antiboitic resistence, 

3. Discuss the impact meat has on the world

4. Discuss GMOs

5. GMO activity

6. Pesticide FRQ (in class if time or complete for HW)

HOMEWORK

1. FRQ (design an experiment)

Thu/Fri (Mar 14/15)

1. Warm-up - Discuss the energy input into our meat system

2. Share our GMO conclusions from our last class

3. Review energy subsidies

4. Grade FRQ using THIS rubric and discuss as a class

5. Quick review of sustainable ag practices with pictures

6. Discuss IPM and Aquaculture

HOMEWORK

TEST ON MONDAY (Agriculture, Chapter 11)

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

2. HERE is a study guide

3. Another great way to review the material is to try to answer all the "Learnging goals" at the beginning of each module
   The answers to these are at the end of each chapter. 

4. Here are some terrific videos to help you review. Check them out!  (video 1, video 2)

WEEK 8 - march 18 - march 22

Mon (Mar 18)

1. TEST on Agriculture
   Multiple choice with one FRQ

Tue/Wed (Mar 19/20)    

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

2. Learn how to calculate KWH

HOMEWORK

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

Thu/Fri (Mar 21/22)

1. Go over math problems

2. Prep for lab (presentation)

3. Energy efficiency lab (done in pairs)

HOMEWORK

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!

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!)

WEEK 9 - march 25 - march 28

Mon/Tue (Mar 25/26)

1. Practice energy problems on whiteboards

2. Finish going over lab results if necessary

3. How much is 100 watts?

4. Group ranking of conventional fuels
   Period 2, Period 3, period 5
   Use the table on the jamboard as well as your own notes
   Class discussion

5. Fracking discussion

6. Go over some new energy terms)

7. Assign renewable energy source HW in small groups (assignment)
   HERE are your groups and topics

8. Do some basic research online or in text

9. Bookmark new agenda (new link at the top of this page)

HOMEWORK
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!!!

Wed/Thu (Mar 27/28)    

1. 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! 

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

3. Record notes in a shared google doc

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

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

HOMEWORK
No HW!  Enjoy your spring break!  Get outside!  Think about those of us in Ecuador!

HERE is the link to the GP4 Agenda