Friday, February 3, 2012

Biology 2/6-2/10

Major objectives for this week:

  • Reach level of "mastery" on biogeochemical cycles
  • Use modern technology as a review device
  • Be able to score at least an 85% on this week's biogeochemical cycle test
  • Learn basic introductory material over bacteria, and be able to relate why hand washing is important to reduce the spread of germs



Monday

Use your cell phones as a review device, and to poll people outside of school about the different cycles (especially the carbon and nitrogen cycles).  4th and 7th hours will be given a worksheet to do over biogeochemical cycles.

Tuesday

Open review for the biogeochemical cycle test today.  Use any and all technology as necessary to help you be successful on this test.

Wednesday

Today we're taking a test over biogeochemical cycles.  The test will be multiple-choice, and on Quia.  There is an 85/85 performance objective on this test (85% of the class to get 85% or above on the test).  The test will cover all state standards associated with biogeochemical cycles.

Thursday

Today we will watch a video over bacteria.  This video will focus on different types of bacteria, and how some are helpful while others can be harmful.  You will need to write a reflection over the video as an assignment on Edmodo.  This reflection will be due on Tuesday, 2/14.

Friday

Draw/color hand-washing slogans.  These mini-posters are worth five points.  The purpose of this activity is to show how we neglect hand washing, and why hand washing is important to reduce the spread of disease.