Applied Biology 8/22-8/26

Monday
Objective: To familiarize students with this lesson plan blog; students will go to this site and answer questions which require them to navigate around on the blog.  This will give them practice using the blog in the days, weeks, and months throughout the school year.  When finished, preview the relevant class websites on the blog.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: blob assignment due Tuesday 8/23 at the beginning of class

Tuesday

Objective: I will be with my Juniors in the Commons for QSP/magazine sales.  The objective today is to familiarize yourself with the basics of biology and the scientific method.  Read pages 5-24 in the Biology textbook.

Text: pages 5-24.

Vocab: none
 
Homework: none

 Wednesday
Objective: Discuss what science is, the themes of science, and the scientific method. 

Text:  none

Vocab: dependent variable, independent variable, control, hypothesis, theory, accuracy, objectivity
 
Homework:  review today's note set for at least 20 minutes

Thursday
Objective: continue discussion of the scientific method; explain how science needs to be accurate, with clear directions.  Class activity.  Design your own experiments, which are due tomorrow 8/26.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: work on experimental design enough so that you can have it ready to turn in by tomorrow!

Friday
Objective: Finish working on experimental design.  Reach level of mastery with variables, and become fluent with the steps of the scientific method.

Text: none

Vocab: none
 
Homework: none