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WEEK 1
WEEK 1
Monday (9/7/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (9/8/26)
Student Questionnaire
Names activity
"Get to know Mr. Viss"
Mention KLEENEX EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY.
Wednesday (9/9/26)
Seating Chart
"Get to know Mr. Viss" quiz
BELLRINGER: What is BIOLOGY?
Log in to Google Classroom & set up "BELLRINGERS" doc.
Begin Syllabus Overview
Discuss class website, Google Classroom, & online textbook.
Discuss need-to-know areas around the room.
Thursday (9/10/26)
Continue syllabus overview & discussion.
Hand out & explore textbooks - PLEASE COVER!
Discuss classroom layout & need-to-know areas.
Login & explore the online textbook resources.
Complete the Module 1 Pretest.
For tomorrow: Read through & sign the Student Safety Contract.
Friday (9/11/26)
Complete & discuss "Lab Safety Quiz."
POGIL Introduction & Activity: Experimental Variables
WEEK 2
WEEK 2
Monday (9/14/26)
Finish POGIL: Experimental Variables
POGIL Assessment: What did you learn?
Tuesday (9/15/26)
Module 1 Launch ~ The Study of Life
Encounter the Phenomenon
Throughout the week, explore Lesson 1.1 ~ The Science of Life (p. 4-10)
Discuss options for exploring the content.
"Gallery Walk" activity
hypothesis vs. null hypothesis
quantitative vs. qualitative data
human error vs. systematic error
scientific theory vs. law
Wednesday (9/16/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Finish "Gallery Walk" activity.
Swab Lab ~ Bacterial Collection
Background & Pre-lab questions
Read through the "Procedure" section & determine your locations.
With your group, complete the lab handout through "HYPOTHESIS."
Review options for reading through the book.
Explore Lesson 1.1 ~ The Science of Life (p. 4-10)
Launch the Lesson
Explore & Explain: Introduction to Biology: What do biologists do?
Explore & Explain: The Characteristics of Life
Vocabulary Flashcards
For Friday: Complete the 1.1 SmartBook.
Thursday (9/17/26)
Discuss POGIL quizzes (Experimental Variables)
Swab Lab ~ Bacterial Collection
Collect samples & make sure you have observations (2) for each location.
Make sure you are caught up through the "HYPOTHESIS" section.
Continue looking through Lesson 1.1 and complete the first SmartBook for tomorrow.
Friday (9/18/26)
BELLRINGER: "Applying Scientific Methods"
Swab Lab ~ Bacterial Collection
24 hour observations & analysis
POGIL: Analyzing & Interpreting Scientific Data
WEEK 3
WEEK 3
Monday (9/21/26)
BELLRINGER: Characteristics of Living Things & Fields of Study
Swab Lab ~ Bacterial Collection
96 hour observations & analysis
Continue working on Friday's POGIL activity.
Independent review of Lesson 1.2 ~ The Nature of Science
Launch the Lesson
Read through the lesson (p. 11-16).
Explore & Explain: What is science?
Explore & Explain: Theories and Laws
Vocabulary Flashcards
For Wednesday:
Complete the 1.2 SmartBook.
Begin reviewing for the Module 1 Test.
Tuesday (9/22/26)
BELLRINGER: Homeostasis & examples (negative vs. positive feedback)
Swab Lab ~ Bacterial Collection
120 hour observations & analysis
Table/graph set-up (instructional video on Google Classroom)
Complete the remainder of the lab handout, then submit to Google Classroom by Thursday.
Finish, discuss, & turn in Friday's POGIL activity.
For tomorrow:
Continue independent review of Lesson 1.2 ~ The Nature of Science.
Complete the 1.2 SmartBook.
Wednesday (9/23/26)
BELLRINGER: Using scientific methods
Complete the "Swab Lab" & submit to Google Classroom.
Video available for graph set-up on Google Classroom
Review for the Module 1 Test.
Make sure SmartBooks are COMPLETED!
BELLRINGERS & POGILS
Module 1 Study Guide (on Google Classroom)
Module 1 Practice Test (on textbook website)
Thursday (9/24/26)
MODULE 1 TEST ~ THE STUDY OF LIFE
For tomorrow: Complete the Module 2 Pretest.
Friday (9/25/26)
5th Hour: Odds & Ends
6th & 7th Hours: Homecoming Pepfest
WEEK 4
WEEK 4
Monday (9/28/26)
How to interpret JMC in 10th grade Biology
BELLRINGER:
Unit 1 Science Probe ~ Fill out & discuss.
Module 2 "Encounter the Phenomenon" (Principles of Ecology)
View & discuss "Launch the Lesson" - Organisms and Their Relationships (2.1)
Read through Lesson 1 - Organisms and Their Relationships.
Optional ~ "Reading Essentials" resource
Review the "Explore & Explain" resources & "Vocabulary Flashcards."
Tuesday (9/29/26)
Read through Lesson 2.1 ~ Organisms and Their Relationships (p. 24-32).
Complete the questions from the board in your notebooks and check with Mr. Viss before moving on.
Begin working on the 2.1 SmartBook (DUE THURSDAY).
Watch the Crash Course video "Intro to Ecology" via Ed Puzzle & complete the Google Form on Google Classroom (DUE FRIDAY).
Wednesday (9/30/26)
Discuss yesterday's "BELLRINGER" questions.
EXPLORE: Unique examples of symbiosis
Symbioses presentation & videos
For Friday:
Complete the 2.1 SmartBook ~ Organisms and Their Relationships.
Watch the Crash Course video "Intro to Ecology" via Ed Puzzle & complete the Google Form on Google Classroom.
Thursday (10/1/26)
Finish Symbioses presentation & videos.
Outdoor Exploration: Identifying Ecological Phenomena
Biotic vs. Abiotic factors
Limiting factors & tolerance
Species--Populations--Communities--Ecosystems--Biomes--Biosphere
Habitat vs. Niche
For tomorrow:
Complete the 2.1 SmartBook ~ Organisms and Their Relationships.
Watch the Crash Course video "Intro to Ecology" via Ed Puzzle & complete the Google Form on Google Classroom.
Friday (10/2/26)
Hand back & discuss Module 1 Tests.
Discuss & turn in "Outdoor Exploration" activity.
For an upcoming project:
Determine, specifically, which area you will survey.
Take pictures of nature around your home.
Try to identify as many biotic factors (trees, shrubs, etc.) as possible.
Identify major landmarks & any other prominent features.
Discuss grading of Swab Lab, resubmit if necessary.
Our Living World: E1 - Nature's Amazing Network
For Monday: Complete any missing/incomplete work from this week.
WEEK 5
WEEK 5
Monday (10/5/26)
Our Living World: E1 - Nature's Amazing Network
Hand out & complete Section 1 in the Chapter 2 Study Guide.
M2L2 Lesson Launch: Flow of Energy in an Ecosystem
Read through Lesson 2 on p. 35-38.
Applying Practices: Ecological Pyramids ~ Complete #1-2.
For Wednesday: Complete the 2.2 SmartBook ~ Flow of Energy in an Ecosystem.
Tuesday (10/6/26)
Finish & discuss the "Ecological Pyramids" activity.
Quick Investigation ~ Construct a Food Web
Complete Section 2 in the Chapter 2 Study Guide.
Introduce & read through the first part of M2L3 ~ Cycling of Matter (p. 39).
Number off (4 groups), read & take notes about your assigned cycle via the reading guide.
"Cycles" jigsaw activity
Water cycle
Carbon & oxygen cycles
Nitrogen cycle
Phosphorus cycle
Wednesday (10/7/26)
"Cycles" jigsaw activity
Check reading guides for points.
Get into similar groups: Combine, summarize & illustrate your information.
Get into groups of four: Teach your peers about your assigned cycle.
For Friday:
Complete the 2.3 SmartBook & any other missing work.
Complete Section 3 in the Chapter 2 Study Guide.
Begin reviewing for the Module 2 Test
Mr. Viss' study guide (Google Classroom)
Module 2 Practice Test (texbook website)
Thursday (10/8/26)
Complete Section 3 in the Chapter 2 Study Guide.
Review for the Module 2 Test.
Module 2 BELLRINGERS & other handouts
Mr. Viss' study guide (Google Classroom)
Module 2 Practice Test (texbook website)
Friday (10/9/26)
MODULE 2 TEST ~ PRINCIPLES OF ECOLOGY
For Monday: Real-World Biology: Ecological Succession
WEEK 6
WEEK 6
Monday (10/12/26)
Check & discuss "Real-World Biology: Ecological Succession"
Module 3 Introduction: Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems
BELLRINGER - Launch Lab: What is my biological address?
Module 3 Pretest
Encounter the Phenomenon - Why would you grow a garden in a city?
Read through M3L1 ~ Community Ecology (p. 50-53).
For tomorrow: Complete the 3.1 SmartBook.
Tuesday (10/13/26)
M3L1 Quiz ~ Community Ecology
Terrestrial Biomes Activity
As a class: Read through "Effects of Latitude and Climate" (p. 54-55).
Individually: Read about each of the nine major biomes (p. 57-61).
Draw for teams and begin illustrating your biome:
Posters cannot contain words, only illustrations.
Posters must address all information listed in the textbook for that biome.
Outside sources are encouraged.
The entire poster must be utilized.
For Tuesday: Complete the 3.2 SmartBook.
Wednesday (10/14/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
BELLRINGER: Fill out Section 1 in the "Chapter 3 Study Guide."
For Tuesday: Complete the 3.2 SmartBook.
Thursday (10/15/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (10/16/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
Monday (10/19/26)
Terrestrial Biomes Activity (Part 1) - Complete your biome poster.
Posters cannot contain words, only illustrations.
Posters must address all information listed in the textbook for that biome.
Outside sources are encouraged.
The entire poster must be utilized.
For tomorrow: Complete the 3.2 SmartBook.
Tuesday (10/20/26)
Terrestrial Biomes Activity (Part 2)
Display in the hallway (no titles, labels, or words).
Review (individually) each of the terrestrial biomes on p. 57-62.
Travel to each poster and indicate which biome you think is being shown.
Whole class reveal, group presentations, & discussion.
What are the biomes of North America?
Fill out Section 2 in the "Chapter 3 Study Guide."
Wednesday (10/21/26) - BRING YOUR BOOKS!
M3L2 Quiz ~ Terrestrial Biomes
Introduce Lesson 3.3 - Aquatic Ecosystems
Launch the Lesson & Coral Reefs 101
Read "The Water on Earth" (p. 63).
Group Quest
Read through the section on "Freshwater Ecosystems" (p. 63-67).
Complete the questions on the front side of the handout & turn it in as a group.
Finish reading Lesson 3.3 ~ Marine & Transitional Aquatic Ecosystems (p. 67-71).
Complete the questions on the backside of the handout for tomorrow.
For Friday: Begin working on the following assignments.
"Ocean Zones: Cut & Paste" activity
3.3 SmartBook
Thursday (10/22/26)
Lesson 3.3 questions handout ~ Complete & have checked.
Continue working on the following from Lesson 3.3 (Aquatic Ecosystems).
"Ocean Zones: Cut & Paste" activity
3.3 SmartBook
Begin reviewing for the Module 3 Test.
Complete Section 3 in the "Chapter 3 Study Guide."
Hand out & begin working on the "Module 3 Study Guide."
Friday (10/23/26)
Review for the Module 3 Test ~ Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems.
"Chapter 3 Study Guide"
Mr. Viss' Study guide
BELLRINGERS & other handouts
Online textbook resources & PRACTICE TEST
WEEK 8
WEEK 8
Monday (10/26/26)
MODULE 3 TEST ~ COMMUNITIES, BIOMES, AND ECOSYSTEMS
Tuesday (10/27/26)
Wednesday (10/28/26)
Thursday (10/29/26)
Friday (10/30/26)
WEEK 9
WEEK 9
Monday (11/2/26)
Tuesday (11/3/26)
Wednesday (11/4/26)
Thursday (11/5/26) - END OF 1ST QUARTER
Friday (11/6/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
WEEK 10
WEEK 10
Monday (11/9/26)
Tuesday (11/10/26)
Wednesday (11/11/26)
Thursday (11/12/26) - NO SCHOOL (P/T CONFERENCES)
Friday (11/13/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 11
WEEK 11
Monday (11/16/26)
Tuesday (11/17/26)
Wednesday (11/18/26)
Thursday (11/19/26)
Friday (11/20/26)
WEEK 12
WEEK 12
Monday (11/23/26)
Tuesday (11/24/26)
Wednesday (11/25/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (11/26/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (11/27/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 13
WEEK 13
Monday (11/30/26)
Tuesday (12/1/26)
Wednesday (12/2/26)
Thursday (12/3/26)
Friday (12/4/26)
WEEK 14
WEEK 14
Monday (12/7/26)
Tuesday (12/8/26)
Wednesday (12/9/26)
Thursday (12/10/26)
Friday (12/11/26)
WEEK 15
WEEK 15
Monday (12/14/26)
Tuesday (12/15/26)
Wednesday (12/16/26)
Thursday (12/17/26)
Friday (12/18/26)
WEEK 16
WEEK 16
Monday (12/21/26)
Tuesday (12/22/26)
Wednesday (12/23/26) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (12/24/26) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (12/25/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 17
WEEK 17
Monday (1/4/27)
Tuesday (1/5/27)
Wednesday (1/6/27)
Thursday (1/7/27)
Friday (1/8/27)
WEEK 18
WEEK 18
Monday (1/11/27)
Tuesday (1/12/27)
Wednesday (1/13/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (1/14/27)
Friday (1/15/27)
WEEK 19
WEEK 19
Monday (1/18/27)
Tuesday (1/19/27)
Wednesday (1/20/27)
Thursday (1/21/27)
Friday (1/22/27) - END OF 2ND QUARTER
WEEK 20
WEEK 20
Monday (1/25/27) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (1/26/27)
Wednesday (1/27/27)
Thursday (1/28/27)
Friday (1/29/27)
WEEK 21
WEEK 21
Monday (2/1/27)
Tuesday (2/2/27)
Wednesday (2/3/27)
Thursday (2/4/27)
Friday (2/5/27)
WEEK 22
WEEK 22
Monday (2/8/27)
Tuesday (2/9/27)
Wednesday (2/10/27)
Thursday (2/11/27)
Friday (2/12/27)
WEEK 23
WEEK 23
Monday (2/15/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (2/16/27)
Wednesday (2/17/27)
Thursday (2/18/27)
Friday (2/19/27)
WEEK 24
WEEK 24
Monday (2/22/27)
Tuesday (2/23/27)
Wednesday (2/24/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (2/25/27)
Friday (2/26/27)
WEEK 25
WEEK 25
Monday (3/1/27)
Tuesday (3/2/27)
Wednesday (3/3/27)
Thursday (3/4/27)
Friday (3/5/27)
WEEK 26
WEEK 26
Monday (3/8/27)
Tuesday (3/9/27)
Wednesday (3/10/27)
Thursday (3/11/27)
Friday (3/12/27)
WEEK 27
WEEK 27
Monday (3/15/27)
Tuesday (3/16/27)
Wednesday (3/17/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (3/18/27)
Friday (3/19/27)
WEEK 28
WEEK 28
Monday (3/22/27)
Tuesday (3/23/27)
Wednesday (3/24/27)
Thursday (3/25/27) - NO SCHOOL
Friday (3/26/27) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 29
WEEK 29
Monday (3/29/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (3/30/27)
Wednesday (3/31/27)
Thursday (4/1/27)
Friday (4/2/27) - END OF 3RD QUARTER
WEEK 30
WEEK 30
Monday (4/5/27) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (4/6/27)
Wednesday (4/7/27)
Thursday (4/8/27)
Friday (4/9/27)
WEEK 31
WEEK 31
Monday (4/12/27)
Tuesday (4/13/27)
Wednesday (4/14/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (4/15/27)
Friday (4/16/27)
WEEK 32
WEEK 32
Monday (4/19/27)
Tuesday (4/20/27)
Wednesday (4/21/27)
Thursday (4/22/27)
Friday (4/23/27)
WEEK 33
WEEK 33
Monday (4/26/27)
Tuesday (4/27/27)
Wednesday (4/28/27)
Thursday (4/29/27)
Friday (4/30/27)
WEEK 34
WEEK 34
Monday (5/3/27)
Tuesday (5/4/27)
Wednesday (5/5/27)
Thursday (5/6/27)
Friday (5/7/27)
WEEK 35
WEEK 35
Monday (5/10/27)
Tuesday (5/11/27)
Wednesday (5/12/27) - EARLY DISMISSAL
Thursday (5/13/27)
Friday (5/14/27)
WEEK 36
WEEK 36
Monday (5/17/27)
Tuesday (5/18/27)
Wednesday (5/19/27)
Thursday (5/20/27)
Friday (5/21/27)
WEEK 37
WEEK 37
Monday (5/24/27)
Tuesday (5/25/27)
Wednesday (5/26/27)
Thursday (5/27/27)
Friday (5/28/27) - CLASS OF 2027 GRADUATION
WEEK 38
WEEK 38
Monday (5/31/27) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (6/1/27)
Wednesday (6/2/27) - END OF 4TH QUARTER
Thursday (6/3/27) - TEACHER WORK DAY
Friday (6/4/27)
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