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4/5 Announcement
4/5 Announcement
Click here for an announcement with some critical information about what this class will look like going forward.
From now on, Google Classroom is going to be your first stop for accessing schoolwork. Check there to view the 'Online Learning: Week 1' module, which will be unlocked at 9:00 am Monday morning (4/6).
4/1 Biology Check In
4/1 Biology Check In
Please fill out this Biology Check In Form so I can get an idea of how you are all doing and if you have good access to online materials as we continue forward with our online learning.
3/16 - 3/20
3/16 - 3/20
This is a strange week for biology...
This is a strange week for biology...
On Wednesday (3/11), we finished the Alien Generations activity and discussed the follow-up assignment (see links below), but we did not get to everything as planned.
With the school closure this week, our goal is to provide you with resources to continue learning if you have the ability to do so. You will not be held accountable for completion of the following activities. The purpose is to get you to continue thinking about the patterns of inheritance we started to investigate with the Alien Generations activity, which will deepen your understanding when we come back from the break.
Here are the things you can be working on this week if you have the ability to do so:
1. Read through the slides for Pedigrees and Sex-Linked Traits. Watch the Amoeba Sisters video when you get to the slide with the link.
Optional: to see pedigrees explained in a different way, you can also watch this video: Khan Academy: Pedigrees.
If you are confused about sex-linked traits, watch the first part of this other Amoeba Sisters video: Punnett Squares and Sex-Linked Traits. This video does a good job of explaining how hemophilia is a sex-linked trait, which could help you with Part A on the Pedigree Worksheet.
2. Use the information from the slides and the video(s) to complete the Pedigree Worksheet. If something on this worksheet is confusing to you, don't panic, because we will discuss this when we come back to class. In the meantime, feel free to email Mr. Beran or Ms. Larson, and we would be happy to clarify. You can find our contact info on the home page.
Most importantly, take care of yourselves. Wash your hands, try not to touch your face, and get plenty of sleep! Those are going to be the best things you can do to keep you and your family healthy.
3/11 Wednesday
3/11 Wednesday
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Today we will be completing our Alien Generations and working on the Alien Generations Follow-Up Assignment
In order to complete the follow-up assignment, we covered some notes on Pedigrees and Sex-Linked Traits.
As a part of those notes, we will watch an Amoeba Sisters video, this one is on Pedigrees.
This will be Ms. Versteeg's last class teaching.
I will miss you all! Thank you for being my first class, and thank you for all of the wonderful memories.
3/9 Monday
3/9 Monday
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Today we will be completing an activity to create Alien Generations to study Punnett Squares.
First we went through the Heredity Notes to review from class last week.
We also watched another Amoeba Sisters Video on Punnett Squares .
This will be Ms. Versteeg's last week here, but Ms. Larson starts today! (She's really fun too).
3/5 Thursday
3/5 Thursday
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Warm-up Question on Google Classroom
Today we will be taking the DNA quiz. You are allowed one single-sided sheet of notes.
The rest of the period will be spent completing late work, resubmitting unfinished assignments, and completing our Genetics Introduction Notes.
3/3 Tuesday
3/3 Tuesday
Warm-Up Question NOT Online
Warm-Up Question NOT Online
Today we will be completing our warm-up question through an activity to begin class. This will be done on a separate sheet of paper and turned in after completing.
We will be going over the Genetics Introduction Notes.
Then we will be completing the Human Inheritance Activity.
The rest of class will be spent completing late work and preparing for the DNA quiz. The quiz will be on Thursday, 3/6. You are allowed one single-sided sheet of notes.
2/28 Friday
2/28 Friday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
We will be exploring the mutation simulator (representing DMD and Lactose-intolerance) to complete the DMD Mutation Sheet.
If you get stuck, check DNA Central Dogma for notes.
We will be taking an assessment quiz today and completing a student survey for Ms. Versteeg
2/26 Wednesday
2/26 Wednesday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
DNA models are due in class, first thing! I must see your models to check them off for a grade.
We will be using our models to work through some notes on Protein Synthesis, completing the analysis question section of our DNA models sheet.
We will also be using a protein synthesis simulation to visualize the process.
If time permits, we will be taking notes on mutations and exploring the mutation simulator (representing DMD and Lactose-intolerance) to complete the DMD Mutation Sheet.
2/24 Monday
2/24 Monday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
We began class by continuing our notes on the DNA Central Dogma and protein synthesis.
We spent the rest of the class working on our DNA models.
We will be using our models to build physical versions of the DMD gene.
2/20 Thursday
2/20 Thursday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
We spent the first 20 minutes of class completing and going over the answers to our Lactose-Lactase Lab.
Next we took notes on the DNA Central Dogma.
We spent the rest of the class creating DNA models.
2/18 Tuesday
2/18 Tuesday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
ALL-DAY SCHEDULE
We spent today finishing the data and questions from the "Toothpick-ase" lab. and the Lactose-Lactase Lab.
If time permits, we will watch this Lactose Evolution video.
2/14 Friday
2/14 Friday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
We spent the first 15 minutes of class discussing the "Toothpick-ase" lab. We will continue to work with this lab next week, to graph and complete our data analysis.
Today we began another enzyme lab, the Lactose-Lactase Lab.
If time permits, we will watch this Lactose Evolution video.
Happy Valentine's Day! Have a wonderful long weekend!
2/12 Wednesday
2/12 Wednesday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
We spent the first 15 minutes of class completing the Enzyme Research Assignment.
Today we completed the "Toothpick-ase" lab and continued to explore the function of enzymes.
If time permits, we will be going over these Protein Activities Notes.
Ms. Versteeg is gone today, Mr. Beran is the sub.
2/10 Monday
2/10 Monday
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Warm-up question on Google Classroom
Today we will finish filling out our DMD Muscle Information Sheet and our Muscle Storyboards.
We watched this video about Enzymes. Then we did some research and completed this Enzyme Research Assignment.
For more information, you can use this video from Bozeman University about Enzymes.
2/6 Thursday
2/6 Thursday
All warm-up questions will now be done through Google Classroom.
All warm-up questions will now be done through Google Classroom.
Today we will finish the worksheets we began on Tuesday, DMD Observation Sheet.
Next we began looking closely at the development of the muscle. We watched Anatomy of a Muscle Cell and began filling out our DMD Muscle Information Sheets.
We used our knowledge about healthy muscles and the muscles of a person with DMD to create diagrams on our Muscle Storyboards.
2/4 Tuesday
2/4 Tuesday
All warm-up questions will now be done through Google Classroom.
All warm-up questions will now be done through Google Classroom.
Today we began a new topic in class. We will be using specific medical conditions in the human body to learn more details about biochemistry and begin discussing genetics and heredity.
We filled out a pre-assessment for the new unit and then took time to add the list for Word Part #6 to our tables.
con-, de-, myo-, trans-, -phin/-in
We watched a video about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and wrote down observations and filled out this DMD Observation Sheet.
1/28 Tuesday
1/28 Tuesday
No warm-up question.
No warm-up question.
Students must come to class with their note sheets completed, ready to begin their test when the bell rings.
Students must come to class with their note sheets completed, ready to begin their test when the bell rings.
Today we took the biochemistry test.
Opportunity for extra-credit: DMD Research Questions (Due Thursday, 1/30, no late work will be accepted)
Learning Objectives:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of biochemistry.
1/24 Friday
1/24 Friday
Warm-up #40: Since we know that carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) are made of CHO atoms, please explain how they could be used to make other molecules that are larger, like amino acids or nucleotides.
Warm-up #40: Since we know that carbohydrates (monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides) are made of CHO atoms, please explain how they could be used to make other molecules that are larger, like amino acids or nucleotides.
**Challenge: What needs to be present in order to form amino acids? What needs to be present to form nucleotides?**
**Challenge: What needs to be present in order to form amino acids? What needs to be present to form nucleotides?**
Today we discussed the results of "Jerrell's I-Pod Day 2" and analyzed our class data to determine who the culprit was.
We spent the rest of the period taking notes and discussing the structure, function, and differences between each of the four families.
4 Compounds Notes (Beran's Class)
Study Guide for Biomolecules Test TEST IS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 28!
Jerrell's I-Pod Lab Day 2 (Also found on Google Classroom)
Partners for Jerrell's I-Pod lab
Learning Objectives:
Students will know what the four major families of biological macro-molecules (biomolecules) are.
Students will know what the structures and functions of these groups are.
1/22 Wednesday
1/22 Wednesday
Warm-up #39: Get a Chromebook and answer the question posted on Google Classroom.
Warm-up #39: Get a Chromebook and answer the question posted on Google Classroom.
Today we reviewed our indicator tests and the results we found in lab on Friday. We then began the second portion of our lab to find "Who took Jerrell's I-Pod".
Jerrell's I-Pod Lab Day 2 (Also found on Google Classroom)
Partners for Jerrell's I-Pod lab
Student Work Packet (Also found on Google Classroom)
Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules video
Learning Objectives:
Students will know what the four major families of biological macro-molecules (biomolecules) are.
Students will know what the structures and functions of these groups are.
1/17 Friday
1/17 Friday
Warm-up #38: What is the structural difference between proteins and nucleic acids? How can we tell the difference when looking at these molecules?
Warm-up #38: What is the structural difference between proteins and nucleic acids? How can we tell the difference when looking at these molecules?
**Challenge: How can we tell the difference between a lipid and a carbohydrate? **
**Challenge: How can we tell the difference between a lipid and a carbohydrate? **
Today we reviewed biomolecule structures and began an lab designed to investigate organic molecules.
Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules video
Learning Objectives:
Students will know what the four major families of biological macro-molecules (biomolecules) are.
Students will know what the structures and functions of these groups are.
1/15 Wednesday
1/15 Wednesday
Warm-up #37: What happens when you break down chains of proteins? What would you be left with? What if you broke down chains of DNA? Or carbohydrates?
Warm-up #37: What happens when you break down chains of proteins? What would you be left with? What if you broke down chains of DNA? Or carbohydrates?
Today we investigated and explored the structure and function of the four major groups of biomolecules. We completed a pattern finding activity to sort and group biomolecules by their type.
Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules video
Learning Objectives:
Students will know what the four major families of biological macro-molecules are.
Students will know what the structures and functions of these groups are.
1/13 Monday
1/13 Monday
Warm-up #36: List what you believe to be the 4 most common ELEMENTS in living organisms. (Hint: Elements are found on the periodic table)
Warm-up #36: List what you believe to be the 4 most common ELEMENTS in living organisms. (Hint: Elements are found on the periodic table)
Today we investigated the elements that are major components of every living organism. We will attempt to create life using these elements.
We began searching for patterns and connections in an "Inquiry Cube" activity.
Learning Objectives:
Students will know what the four major families of biological macro-molecules are.
Students will know what the structures and functions of these groups are.
1/9 Thursday
1/9 Thursday
Warm-up #35: List three facts you remember from the Cosmos episode with Niel deGrasse Tyson (Venus, CO2 emissions annually, history of alternative energy). Then, please define, in your own words, the term “carbon footprint”.
Warm-up #35: List three facts you remember from the Cosmos episode with Niel deGrasse Tyson (Venus, CO2 emissions annually, history of alternative energy). Then, please define, in your own words, the term “carbon footprint”.
We will use our class time today to complete the "Indicators of Climate Change" poster project.
You have been assigned partners, if your partner is absent today, please come see me so I may find you a replacement.
After you have completed your poster, please brainstorm 2-3 questions based on your poster that you believe you could be tested on for a quiz or test. These questions could be used on our next quiz!
Learning Objectives:
1. You will be able to cite graphical evidence to support claims.
2. You will be able to read, interpret, and analyze graphical data indicating global climate changes.
1/7 Tuesday
1/7 Tuesday
Warm-up #34: Identify at least 3 different ways you interacted with carbon, ecology or any other lesson from this class over winter break.
Warm-up #34: Identify at least 3 different ways you interacted with carbon, ecology or any other lesson from this class over winter break.
Today we finished the video about the carbon cycle and completed the worksheet that went with it..
We added 10 new word parts to our "Word Part Table"
hydro-
-phobic
-philic
co-
ad-
mono-
di-
tri-
tetra-
poly-
We spent the rest of class beginning the "Indicators of Climate Change" poster project.
12/19 Thursday
12/19 Thursday
Warm-up #33: What was the most interesting thing you discovered about the carbon cycle on Tuesday?
Warm-up #33: What was the most interesting thing you discovered about the carbon cycle on Tuesday?
Today we went outside to release salmon. We also spent time completing the Carbon Cycle Follow Up Questions (due on Google Classroom). We spent the rest of the period watching a video about the carbon cycle.
Carbon Cycle Follow Up Questions You will turn these in through Google Classroom.
Have a wonderful break! I will see you all on January 7th!
Have a wonderful break! I will see you all on January 7th!
12/17 Tuesday
12/17 Tuesday
Warm-up #32: List 2 things you know about the element carbon and give 3 examples of things that contain carbon.
Warm-up #32: List 2 things you know about the element carbon and give 3 examples of things that contain carbon.
We spent the first part of class today finishing the Red Cabbage Lab and the Red Cabbage write up (which should be submitted to Google classroom.
We then started talking about one of the key elements for living things, carbon.
Carbon Cycle Follow Up Questions You will turn these in through Google Classroom.
12/13 Friday, Happy Friday the 13th!
12/13 Friday, Happy Friday the 13th!
Warm-up #31: What do you know about acids, bases, and the pH scale? What do you believe will happen if you mix an acid and a base together?
Warm-up #31: What do you know about acids, bases, and the pH scale? What do you believe will happen if you mix an acid and a base together?
Today we spent the class period completing a lab using red cabbage to measure pH of common household items. The Red Cabbage Lab is due in the basket by the end of class.
When the lab is finished, students used Chromebooks to submit the Red Cabbage write up and submitted it on Google Classroom.
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 2 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
12/11 Wednesday
12/11 Wednesday
Warm-up #30: What do you think the word "biochemistry" means? Why would this be important for us to study?
Warm-up #30: What do you think the word "biochemistry" means? Why would this be important for us to study?
Word part table addition: hydro-, -philic, co-, ad-, -phobic.
Word part table addition: hydro-, -philic, co-, ad-, -phobic.
Today we used "sticky molecules" to study how water molecules bond. We also used the water molecule kits to observe the attraction between polar molecules.
Water videos:
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 2 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
12/9 Monday
12/9 Monday
Warm up today: Some organisms, like mosquitoes and flies, and one species of lizard can walk on top of water. Think back to your notes on Thursday, why are they able to do this? Can you name the bonding force that occurs between water molecules?
Warm up today: Some organisms, like mosquitoes and flies, and one species of lizard can walk on top of water. Think back to your notes on Thursday, why are they able to do this? Can you name the bonding force that occurs between water molecules?
Word part quiz (sym-, auto-, -troph, and omni-)
Word part quiz (sym-, auto-, -troph, and omni-)
Today we took continued notes on water. We learned about pH and acids and bases.
Students had time to finish the Water Olympics. After they were finished, they worked on this Water Olympic Reflection.
Water videos:
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 5 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
12/5 Thursday
12/5 Thursday
Warm-up Question #28
Warm-up Question #28
In which state is water the heaviest (liquid, solid, or gas)? Why is it heavier in this state?
In which state is water the heaviest (liquid, solid, or gas)? Why is it heavier in this state?
What do you currently know about water? What do you know about chemistry?
What do you currently know about water? What do you know about chemistry?
Today we took notes on water. We learned about water's structure and unique characteristics.
Then we used this knowledge as we began the Water Olympics.
Water videos:
Slow motion droplets. (5000 FPS)
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 6 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
12/3 Tuesday
12/3 Tuesday
Warm-up Question #27
Warm-up Question #27
What happens when you light a campfire? What happens to the firewood after the fire has been burning for a while? Think about what a fire creates.
What happens when you light a campfire? What happens to the firewood after the fire has been burning for a while? Think about what a fire creates.
Today we did a lab exploring Physical and Chemical Changes.
To explore these changes we spent time discussing several GIFs as a class.
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 6 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
11/26 Tuesday
11/26 Tuesday
Warm-up Question #26
Warm-up Question #26
What are you going to do over the long weekend? Are you going on a road trip? Are you visiting family? Are you going to binge some quality Netflix and surf for dank memes?
What are you going to do over the long weekend? Are you going on a road trip? Are you visiting family? Are you going to binge some quality Netflix and surf for dank memes?
Today we did an activity to tie-off our Ecology unit.
We built Thanksgiving Feasts using our knowledge of local plants and animals.
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 6 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in! I will be emailing home to all students who are still missing them over the long weekend.
11/21 Friday
11/21 Friday
Warm-up Question #25
Warm-up Question #25
What was your favorite part of the ecology unit? Which activity did you enjoy the most? What would have liked to do more of?
What was your favorite part of the ecology unit? Which activity did you enjoy the most? What would have liked to do more of?
We started class by going over the study guide together as a class.
Then we took the Ecology unit test!
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 6 students, check the grade book to make sure I have yours in!
11/20 Wednesday
11/20 Wednesday
Warm-up Question #24
Warm-up Question #24
What impact do the citizens of Corvallis and CVHS have on the local ecosystem? How do we affect the food web? What would happen if we removed all the humans from the area?
What impact do the citizens of Corvallis and CVHS have on the local ecosystem? How do we affect the food web? What would happen if we removed all the humans from the area?
We spent the first 15 minutes finishing our food web analysis and submitting it to Google Classroom.
The rest of class was spent filling out a study guide for our Ecology unit test.
We will have the unit test on Friday!
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!! I am still missing forms from 6 students, check the gradebook to make sure I have yours in!
11/18 Monday
11/18 Monday
Warm-up Question #23
Warm-up Question #23
Let's talk about decomposers! Why are they important to an ecosystem?
Let's talk about decomposers! Why are they important to an ecosystem?
Today we finished our food web posters. If you were gone last Thursday, you are required to create your own web for analysis!
Once we finish our posters, each student is responsible for turning in a food web analysis. The analysis needs to be turned in to Google Classroom!
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
11/14 Thursday
11/14 Thursday
Warm-up Question #22
Warm-up Question #22
Where does all of the energy in a grassland food web come from? What is its initial source?
Where does all of the energy in a grassland food web come from? What is its initial source?
Today we went over notes on Bioaccumulation and Biomagnificaiton
We used our Organism Scavenger Hunt to create food web posters.
Once we finish our posters, each student is responsible for turning in a food web analysis.
11/14 Thursday
11/14 Thursday
Warm-up Question #21
Warm-up Question #21
Where does all of the energy in a grassland food web come from? What is its initial source?
Where does all of the energy in a grassland food web come from? What is its initial source?
Today we went over notes on Bioaccumulation and Biomagnificaiton
We used our Organism Scavenger Hunt to create food web posters.
Once we finish our posters, each student is responsible for turning in a food web analysis.
11/12 Tuesday
11/12 Tuesday
Warm-up Question #20
Warm-up Question #20
What are some common species you have seen or can expect to see around an ecosystem like the CVHS campus? Name another environment and describe 2-3 species you would expect to find living there (oceans, coastlines, desert, grasslands......).
What are some common species you have seen or can expect to see around an ecosystem like the CVHS campus? Name another environment and describe 2-3 species you would expect to find living there (oceans, coastlines, desert, grasslands......).
Today we went over notes on Food Webs and Trophic Levels.
We began an activity based on the food webs at CVHS.
11/7 Thursday
11/7 Thursday
Warm-up Question #19
Warm-up Question #19
Describe one community interaction you see every day. What kind of relationship is it? (Predation, parasitism, or symbiosis).
Describe one community interaction you see every day. What kind of relationship is it? (Predation, parasitism, or symbiosis).
We went over Community Interaction Notes and added them to our notebooks.
We did an activity to simulate a predator/relationship cycle. Lynx-Hare Activity Questions
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
11/5 Tuesday
11/5 Tuesday
Warm-up Question #18
Warm-up Question #18
Think back to the video we watched on Wednesday, October 30th. What was the most fascinating animal? Did any of the animal relationships surprise you?
Think back to the video we watched on Wednesday, October 30th. What was the most fascinating animal? Did any of the animal relationships surprise you?
Today we finished watching the Living Together Video and turned in this worksheet at the end of class.
We went over Community Interaction Notes and added them to our notebooks.
We used our notes to discuss all the relationships we have seen this year and classified them.
We introduced new words to our "Word Part" table (Hetero-, omni-, troph-, sym-).
The Video Release Form is PAST DUE. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
10/30 Wednesday
10/30 Wednesday
No Warm up
No Warm up
We watched Living Together Video and turned in this worksheet at the end of class.
The Video Release Form is due OCTOBER 31. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
10/29 Tuesday
10/29 Tuesday
Warm up Question #17
Warm up Question #17
Describe what you think of when you hear the word "parasite". What do you think is one of the most common parasites? Think carefully, you could name quite a few!
Describe what you think of when you hear the word "parasite". What do you think is one of the most common parasites? Think carefully, you could name quite a few!
Today we took a Word Part Quiz.
We began an investigation of Oak Galls. We dissected oak galls and recorded our findings.
To better understand oak galls we watched a few videos.
Life in the Undergrowth (BBC) (the first 4 minutes)
The Video Release Form is due OCTOBER 31. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
10/25 Friday
10/25 Friday
Warm up Question #16
Warm up Question #16
If you increase the population of one species in an environment, what changes would you expect to see? What if you decreased that same population? What kind of species would cause the most changes?
If you increase the population of one species in an environment, what changes would you expect to see? What if you decreased that same population? What kind of species would cause the most changes?
Today we watched a video about the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park.
We used the information in the video to create concept maps.
We spent the rest of class following this worksheet and analyzing graphs to evaluate population changes in Yellowstone.
The Video Release Form is due OCTOBER 31. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
If time permits, we will take a Word Part Quiz.
10/23 Wednesday
10/23 Wednesday
Warm up Question #15
Warm up Question #15
What type of lichens grow best in high pollution areas? Which types of lichens grow best in low pollution areas? Give common name examples for both!
What type of lichens grow best in high pollution areas? Which types of lichens grow best in low pollution areas? Give common name examples for both!
Today we analyzed our final Lichen Data to create graphs for our Data section.
We continued working on our Lichen Study Final Report. The rough draft is due TODAY on Google Classroom.
We spent time talking about Ms. Versteeg's Student Teaching Requirements. A Video Release Form is due OCTOBER 31. I will bring the class treats as soon as those are all returned to me!!
We also discussed the feedback from our Brick Pack Study. Grades and feedback were released last night.
If time permits, we will take a Word Part Quiz.
10/21 Monday
10/21 Monday
Warm up Question #14
Warm up Question #14
Briefly describe the method we used to collect lichen data. Explain why we collected this data.
Briefly describe the method we used to collect lichen data. Explain why we collected this data.
Today we submitted our lichen data here: Lichen Data Form
We also went over these Air Quality and Lichen Measurements Notes
We added new words to our Word Part Table (Geo-, Inter-, Aqua-, Macro-, In-)
We spent the rest of the class composing our introductions and our methods sections for our Lichen Study Final Report
Lichen videos:
10/17 Thursday
10/17 Thursday
Warm up Question #13
Warm up Question #13
Think about the Crescent Valley campus. Identify an area you think could be very low in pollution and one area that could have high pollution. Why do you believe it has high pollution?
Think about the Crescent Valley campus. Identify an area you think could be very low in pollution and one area that could have high pollution. Why do you believe it has high pollution?
Today we went over the practice lichen measurements that we did on Tuesday. We also discussed the relationship between lichen and air quality.
We went outside to gather samples for our formal lichen measurement, this data will be used in our lab report next Monday. We will follow the same procedure we practiced on Tuesday to measure our lichen.
Air Quality and Lichen Measurements Notes
Lichen Measurement Practice Sample
Note links:
Lichen videos from Friday:
10/15 Tuesday
10/15 Tuesday
Warm up Question #12
Warm up Question #12
Why are lichens important to consider when making an observation of the environment? What kind of information do they give us?
Why are lichens important to consider when making an observation of the environment? What kind of information do they give us?
Today we continued discussing Lichens and their role in the environment. We went over some lichen identification notes and then went outside for some live collection. These samples were used for practice measurement before we begin our formal data gathering on Thursday.
Lichen Measurement Practice Sample
Note links:
Lichen Research and Identification Assignment
Lichen videos from Friday:
10/11 Friday
10/11 Friday
Warm up Question #11
Warm up Question #11
Did any of the characteristics of life we discussed on Wednesday surprise you? Which organism was the most interesting to you? Why was it so interesting?
Did any of the characteristics of life we discussed on Wednesday surprise you? Which organism was the most interesting to you? Why was it so interesting?
Today we began talking about lichens.
Lichen Research and Identification Assignment
Lichen videos:
Today we submitted the Brick Pack Final Report. This is an individual assignment. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. Do not cut and paste from the internet or someone else's work.
Here is an example of what your final report for the Leaf Pack study might look like. Please note that this is for a different study - but the general appearance and approach might still be helpful.10/9 Wednesday
10/9 Wednesday
Warm up Question #10 Biology is the study of life. What do you think makes something alive?
Warm up Question #10 Biology is the study of life. What do you think makes something alive?
Final AMI Data for All Classes
Today we finished the Brick Pack Final Report. This is an individual assignment. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. Do not cut and paste from the internet or someone else's work.
Example Final Report Here is an example of what your final report for the Leaf Pack study might look like. Please note that this is for a different study - but the general appearance and approach might still be helpful.
10/7 Monday
10/7 Monday
Warmup Question #9 Do you think on average the boys or girls are taller in this class? How tall are you in inches?
Warmup Question #9 Do you think on average the boys or girls are taller in this class? How tall are you in inches?
Final AMI Data for All Classes
Today we started working on the Brick Pack Final Report. This is an individual assignment. Please use complete sentences and paragraphs. Do not cut and paste from the internet or someone else's work.
Example Final Report Here is an example of what your final report for the Leaf Pack study might look like. Please note that this is for a different study - but the general appearance and approach might still be helpful.
10/3 Thursday
10/3 Thursday
Warmup Question #8 How many different species of Macroinvertebrates did you find on your brick? What do you think would be the best way to show this information to other people?
Warmup Question #8 How many different species of Macroinvertebrates did you find on your brick? What do you think would be the best way to show this information to other people?
Today we will be entering all of the class data into two places. The first is the All Class Data Google form. And the second is a spreadsheet for just our class data.
We will be putting the data up onto the smart board by group. Afterwards, we will use the class data to work on the following Day One Graphing Assignment
10/1 Tuesday
10/1 Tuesday
Warmup Question 7:
Warmup Question 7:
What do you predict you will find on your bricks today? Describe the data we will be collecting today.
What do you predict you will find on your bricks today? Describe the data we will be collecting today.
Word Part Quiz
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Poster Project (Due Today)
Example Macroinvertebrate Poster
Notes on AMI's (to be posted soon)
9/27 Friday
9/27 Friday
Warmup Question 6:
Warmup Question 6:
What is the question we are going to try to answer with the study we do in Jackson Creek? What do you think we are going to do to answer our question?
What is the question we are going to try to answer with the study we do in Jackson Creek? What do you think we are going to do to answer our question?
Word Part Quiz
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Poster Project
Example Macroinvertebrate Poster
Notes on AMI's (to be posted soon)
9/25 Wednesday
9/25 Wednesday
Warmup Question 5:
Warmup Question 5:
What is the question we are going to try to answer with the study we do in Jackson Creek? As you understand it now, what are we going to do to answer our question?
What is the question we are going to try to answer with the study we do in Jackson Creek? As you understand it now, what are we going to do to answer our question?
9/23 Monday
9/23 Monday
Warmup Question 4:
Warmup Question 4:
Define:
Define:
What is biology?
What is biology?
What is ecology?
What is ecology?
Give an example of:
Give an example of:
An individual
An individual
A population
A population
A community
A community
An ecosystem
An ecosystem
A biome
A biome
9/19 Thursday
9/19 Thursday
Warmup Question 3: So far we have covered scientific observations and some plant identification. Today we will start the Ecology Unit which is the study of the natural environment.
Warmup Question 3: So far we have covered scientific observations and some plant identification. Today we will start the Ecology Unit which is the study of the natural environment.
1. How does the new unit relate to the last few weeks?
1. How does the new unit relate to the last few weeks?
2. Why is the natural environment important to you?
2. Why is the natural environment important to you?
3. What are your experiences with nature/ natural environments?
3. What are your experiences with nature/ natural environments?
9/17 Tuesday
9/17 Tuesday
Warmup Question 2 : As we get ready for our presentations today I would like you to think of 3 things that make for a good presentation. These can be formatting of visuals and text or what the speaker does or says.
Warmup Question 2 : As we get ready for our presentations today I would like you to think of 3 things that make for a good presentation. These can be formatting of visuals and text or what the speaker does or says.
Today students will present your plant for the Plant Portfolio Assignment .
While going through the presentation students will work on filling out this Plant ID Study Guide. You will be able to use this study guide on the plant quiz .
After the presentations we will take a plant ID quiz.
9/13 Friday
9/13 Friday
Warmup Question 1 : We have looked at a lot of plants over the past week. Give a description of your favorite plant and explain why it is your favorite.
Today we will finish our the Plant Portfolio Assignment and turn in your slides. You will then present your individual plant as a group to the class.
While going through the presentation students will work on filling out this Plant ID Study Guide. You will be able to use this study guide on the plant quiz next week.
9/11 Wednesday
9/11 Wednesday
Today we will finish our plant walk and start working on this Plant Portfolio Assignment
9/9 Monday
9/9 Monday
Today we will go over the Observing Nature Activity we did last week and learn some new terms so we can complete a second one on the stream today.
Afterwards we will start to look at some of the plants on campus and begin working on the Plant Portfolio Assignment
9/6 Thursday
9/6 Thursday
Short introduction to the class and Mr. B's classroom.
Students were asked to use the Chromebooks to fill out this short questionnaire. Biology Introduction Questions
HOMEWORK for the first day:
Read the Course Syllabus posted here (a hard copy will not be provided, nor will it be needed). Bring your questions for the next class period.
Print out the last page of the Course Syllabus and return it signed by both you and your parents. This insures that all students are able to access and obtain materials off of the class website and that parents and students understand class expectations.
Read this and print and sign the last page of this Safety Contract. Have your parents sign this contract as well. Signed Safety Contracts are to be returned to class prior to participating in lab activities.
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