It is an expectation that students take their own notes before Mr. Higgins presents his slides. 

'She Cartoons' Daily Video packets are only available as prints in person due to copyright. 

Calendar 23/24 Fall

Week 2: August 14th to August 18th

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Monday August 14th / Tuesday August 15th

Material from: Unit 1 - The Living World: Ecosystems

• If the temperature is going to be below 29°C (85°F) and sunny outside, expect to be going outside for labs that happen at the pond. Be prepared by wearing comfortable clothing. A notification will be pushed out on Google Classroom the night before. This will push forwards anything that is listed on the calendar until they are all completed.

• 15 Minutes - Topic - 1.1 Introduction to Ecosystems

  • Textbook Reference - Modules 1, 2 and 20

  • Review Slides -  1.1 Introduction to Ecosystems

• Lab / Activity - What is in the Box?

  • Part 1: Hands-off Analysis (15 Minutes)

  • Part 2: Hands-on Analysis (15 Minutes)

  • Part 3: Experimental Design (30 Minutes)

  • Part 4: Questions for Discussion (15 Minutes / Homework)

  • Part 5: Review / Submit (15 Minutes)

Homework

• • Topic - 1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes

    • Textbook Reference - Module 12

    • AP Classroom Videos  -  1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes (Daily Video 1), 1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes (Daily Video 2), and  1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes (Daily Video 3)

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Wednesday August 16th / Thursday August 17th

Material from: Unit 1 - The Living World: Ecosystems

• If the temperature is going to be below 29°C (85°F) and sunny outside, expect to be going outside for labs that happen at the pond. Be prepared by wearing comfortable clothing. A notification will be pushed out on Google Classroom the night before. This will push forwards anything that is listed on the calendar until they are all completed.

• 15 Minutes - Topic - 1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes

  • Textbook Reference - Module 12

  • Review Slides -  1.2 - Terrestrial Biomes

• Activity - Predator / Prey Graphing

  • Student Print

  • Part 1: Student Analysis (30 Minutes)

• Lab - Predator / Prey Interactions

  • Student Print

  • Part 1: Pre-reading (Homework) - Students need to complete the pre-lab setup during class this semester. 

  • Part 2: Pre-Lab Exercise (15 Minutes)

  • Part 3: Collecting Data (45 Minutes)

  • Part 4: Post-Lab Questions (labelled 'Lab Report' in print) (Homework)

  • Part 5: Review / Submit (15 Minutes)

Homework

• • Topic - 1.3 - Aquatic Biomes

    • Textbook Reference - Module 13

    • AP Classroom Videos  -  1.3 - Aquatic Biomes (Daily Video 1),  1.3 - Aquatic Biomes (Daily Video 2), and  1.3 - Aquatic Biomes (Daily Video 3)

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Friday August 18th

Material from: Unit 1 - The Living World: Ecosystems

• 15 Minutes - Topic - 1.3 - Aquatic Biomes

  • Textbook Reference - Module 13

  • Review Slides -  1.3 - Aquatic Biomes

• Activity - Predator / Prey Graphing

  • Part 2: Review / Submit (15 Minutes)

• Lab - Predator / Prey Interactions

  • Part 5: Review / Submit (15 Minutes)

• Activity - Climatograms Practice

  • Instructions - Student Print 

  • Part 1: Student Anlysis (30 Minutes)

  • Part 2: Review / Submit (15 Minutes)

Homework

• • Topic - 1.4 - The Carbon Cycle

    • Textbook Reference - Module 7

    • AP Classroom Videos  -  1.4 - The Carbon Cycle (Daily Video 1), and 1.4 - The Carbon Cycle (Daily Video 2)

  • Topic - 1.5 - The Nitrogen Cycle

    • Textbook Reference -  Module 7

    • AP Classroom Videos  -  1.5 - The Nitrogen Cycle (Daily Video 1), and 1.5 - The Nitrogen Cycle (Daily Video 2)