Objective this week: To learn about wildlife related careers and to apply learned concepts of fish identification and pond construction to a test that will show understanding of the concept.
Monday
Wildlife careers - an investigation
Tuesday
Wildlife careers assignment
Wednesday
Review for test
Thursday
Test - fish identification, facts, and pond management
Friday
TBA
Monday, December 15, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Life Science 12/15-12/19
Objective this week: To complete an activity over geologic time scales using paper towel rolls, and to successfully complete a test over artificial and natural selection.
Monday
Continue activity - geologic time scales and paper towels
Tuesday
Diagram analysis - fossil layers plus worksheet
Wednesday
Review for Thurday's test over artificial and natural selection
Thursday
Test - artificial and natural selection
Friday
TBA
Monday
Continue activity - geologic time scales and paper towels
Tuesday
Diagram analysis - fossil layers plus worksheet
Wednesday
Review for Thurday's test over artificial and natural selection
Thursday
Test - artificial and natural selection
Friday
TBA
Anatomy 12/15-12/19
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester and successfully complete a multiple-choice exam over this semester content with a 100/70 performance objective. Successfully completing a brain dissection is also an objective this week.
Monday
Brain dissection day 1
Tuesday
Brain dissection day 2
Wednesday
Wrap up brain dissection. Wrap up/review CNS material
Thursday
Final exam.
Friday
TBA
Zoology 12/15-12/19
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester and successfully complete a multiple-choice exam over this semester content with a 100/70 performance objective.
Monday
Discuss class Agnatha and class Chondrichthyes.
Tuesday
Wrap up the Chondrichthyes and complete in-class study prep for the final exam
Wednesday
Final exam.
Thursday
Class Osteichthyes
Friday
TBA
Biology 12/15-12/19
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester and successfully complete a multiple-choice exam over this semester content with a 100/70 performance objective.
Monday
Discuss the final exam. Open study for the final today. The final will cover protein synthesis, cells, cellular respiration, basic ecosystems, and basic genetics.
Tuesday
Final exam prep.
Wednesday
Final exam today.
Thursday
Genetics discussion
Friday
TBA
Monday
Discuss the final exam. Open study for the final today. The final will cover protein synthesis, cells, cellular respiration, basic ecosystems, and basic genetics.
Tuesday
Final exam prep.
Wednesday
Final exam today.
Thursday
Genetics discussion
Friday
TBA
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Biology Video Notes
Here is the "video version" of the notes we are taking in class today, in case you missed class or need to go back and review the important concepts .....
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Life Science 12/8-12/12
Objective this week: To analyze and interpret data from patterns in fossil records to document life form diversity and modification throughout history
Monday
Video today. Prehistoric beasts.
Tuesday
Introduction to natural selection. Read pages 193-200 in your text. Then do #1-9 on page 200. When finished, read pages 201-209.
Wednesday
Begin discussing specifics in fossil layers. Look at fossil evidence for natural selection. Worksheet due today.
Thursday
Fossil layers and fossil layer animals. Describe fossil layer diagrams. Reach level of mastery over these layers by Friday.
Friday
Quiz - fossil layers and fossil layer diagrams. Review content and compare to artificial selection.
Monday
Video today. Prehistoric beasts.
Tuesday
Introduction to natural selection. Read pages 193-200 in your text. Then do #1-9 on page 200. When finished, read pages 201-209.
Wednesday
Begin discussing specifics in fossil layers. Look at fossil evidence for natural selection. Worksheet due today.
Thursday
Fossil layers and fossil layer animals. Describe fossil layer diagrams. Reach level of mastery over these layers by Friday.
Friday
Quiz - fossil layers and fossil layer diagrams. Review content and compare to artificial selection.
Field Biology 12/8-12/12
Objective this week: To reach the level of mastery of farm pond construction and prepare a project explaining how to manage a farm pond to your specifications, and to complete a property management plan.
Monday, Tuesday
Specific fish management options in farm ponds. Pond worksheet due.
Wednesday - Friday
Property management plan design
Monday, Tuesday
Specific fish management options in farm ponds. Pond worksheet due.
Wednesday - Friday
Property management plan design
Zoology 12/8-12/12
Objective this week: To reach the level of mastery with identification of shark features, and to prepare and take the semester lab practical final exam.
Monday
Wrap up shark dissection. Begin review for Thursday's practical final
Tuesday, Wednesday
Open review - practical final
Thursday
Shark dissection packet due. Practical final today.
Friday
Fish anatomy and physiology - jawless and cartilaginous fishes
Monday
Wrap up shark dissection. Begin review for Thursday's practical final
Tuesday, Wednesday
Open review - practical final
Thursday
Shark dissection packet due. Practical final today.
Friday
Fish anatomy and physiology - jawless and cartilaginous fishes
Anatomy 12/8-12/12
Objective this week: To discuss the motor divisions of the CNS and prepare for Thursday's practical final
Monday
Discuss motor divisions of the CNS and prepare for Thursday's practical final.
Tuesday, Wednesday
Practical final prep. Final exam for CCCC students
Thursday
Practical final.
Friday
Continue discussing the CNS
Monday
Discuss motor divisions of the CNS and prepare for Thursday's practical final.
Tuesday, Wednesday
Practical final prep. Final exam for CCCC students
Thursday
Practical final.
Friday
Continue discussing the CNS
Biology 12/8-12/12
Objective this week: To master the content of sex cell division through the successfull completion of a paperslide video over the concept.
Monday
Introduce the paperslide video project over meiosis. Students will work on this project and will film on Wednesday & Thursday.
Tuesday-Thursday
Paperslide project
Friday
Quiz - meiosis. Video.
Monday
Introduce the paperslide video project over meiosis. Students will work on this project and will film on Wednesday & Thursday.
Tuesday-Thursday
Paperslide project
Friday
Quiz - meiosis. Video.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Biology Lecture - Meiosis
Here is the video lecture over meiosis. There are some key differences that separate this process from mitosis. Please watch the video and write the concepts down, then compare the two processes.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Field Biology E Mail assignment
The objective of this assignment is to learn and understand facts about different fish in Kansas.
Follow the directions & answer the following questions:
1. Using the website, http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/Fishing/Fish-ID-Gallery click on and download the "perch family" poster. Write down THREE major differences between walleye, sauger, and saugeye (+3)
2. Using the same website, click on and download the "temperate bass" poster. Write down THREE major differences between the four fish listed. (+3)
3. Click on the fishing regulations link, http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/Fishing/Fishing-Regulations and answer the following questions:
Follow the directions & answer the following questions:
1. Using the website, http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/Fishing/Fish-ID-Gallery click on and download the "perch family" poster. Write down THREE major differences between walleye, sauger, and saugeye (+3)
2. Using the same website, click on and download the "temperate bass" poster. Write down THREE major differences between the four fish listed. (+3)
3. Click on the fishing regulations link, http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/Fishing/Fishing-Regulations and answer the following questions:
- What is required for licensure to hand fish in Kansas, and what are all associated fees? (+2)
- What are the legal hand fishing waters in Kansas? (+1)
- What special exemptions/provisions are available for military personnel and Native Americans in the Kansas fishing regulations? (+2)
Please E Mail this to my school E Mail address at jhadachek@usd107.org
Due tomorrow by class ....
Monday, December 1, 2014
Zoology Notes and assignment due 12/2
Here is a supplemental note set for chordates and their embryology. Please look these over & ask questions if needed. Also, complete the worksheet by tomorrow if you were absent. Thank you.
embryology note set
embryology worksheet
embryology note set
embryology worksheet
A few Zoology notes...
Here are a few notes from zoology class today. We discussed chordates. Also, see the other post with embryological development notes. A worksheet is due tomorrow.
Life Science 12/1-12/5
Objective this week: To understand how artificial selection is used in the world today, and the issues behind artificial selection through the completion of a worksheet, quiz, and guided discussion.
Monday
Video - designer babies
Tuesday
Begin discussing artificial selection and the video. Students must read through the information at this site:
http://tinyurl.com/lsenmsu
Wednesday
Worksheet over the website is due.
Thursday
Differentiated activity over artificial selection (day one)
Friday
Differentiated activity day two.
Monday
Video - designer babies
Tuesday
Begin discussing artificial selection and the video. Students must read through the information at this site:
http://tinyurl.com/lsenmsu
Wednesday
Worksheet over the website is due.
Thursday
Differentiated activity over artificial selection (day one)
Friday
Differentiated activity day two.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Field Biology 12/1-12/5
Objective this week: To identify Kansas fish and understand management techniques for fish.
Monday
Kansas fish ID
Tuesday
Monday
Kansas fish ID
Tuesday
Kansas fish ID
Wednesday
Email assignment due. Begin farm pond mgmt
Thursday
Quiz over KS fish. Farm pond mgmt
Friday
Farm pond mgmt
Wednesday
Email assignment due. Begin farm pond mgmt
Thursday
Quiz over KS fish. Farm pond mgmt
Friday
Farm pond mgmt
Anatomy 12/1-12/5
Objective this week: To learn about & understand the important anatomical and physiological features of the central nervous system, and assess understanding through lab work and a brain dissection.
Monday
Video - neurotransmitters
Tuesday
Major regions of the cerebrum. Discuss the anatomy & physiology of this structure
Wednesday
Cerebral regions continued in discussion. Brain pre-lab exercise.
Thursday
Brain dissection 1
Friday
Cerebral regions - lateralization of cortical functioning.Quiz over basic CNS structures.
Monday
Video - neurotransmitters
Tuesday
Major regions of the cerebrum. Discuss the anatomy & physiology of this structure
Wednesday
Cerebral regions continued in discussion. Brain pre-lab exercise.
Thursday
Brain dissection 1
Friday
Cerebral regions - lateralization of cortical functioning.Quiz over basic CNS structures.
Zoology 12/1-12/5
Objective this week: To learn and understand the basics of vertebrates and begin discussion of fish.
Monday
Vertebrate discussion. Learn about vertebrate characteristics, anatomy, and basic physiology
Tuesday
Vertebrate lab 1
Wednesday
Begin the fish unit; explain differences between freshwater and saltwater fish, and anatomy of these animals
Thursday
Vertebrate lab 2 and lab quiz
Friday
Quiz - vertebrate characteristics. Continue fish discussion
Monday
Vertebrate discussion. Learn about vertebrate characteristics, anatomy, and basic physiology
Tuesday
Vertebrate lab 1
Wednesday
Begin the fish unit; explain differences between freshwater and saltwater fish, and anatomy of these animals
Thursday
Vertebrate lab 2 and lab quiz
Friday
Quiz - vertebrate characteristics. Continue fish discussion
Biology 12/1-12/5
Objective this week: To complete a kinesthetic activity over cell division and complete a quiz over the process.
Monday
Introduce "46 pairs". Divide students into groups and begin the project.
Tuesday
46 pairs - continue activity
Wednesday
Perform 46 pairs. Complete a worksheet extension assignment over the activity.
Thursday
Review mitosis and take quiz.
Friday
Begin discussing meiosis and the major steps involved in the process.
Monday
Introduce "46 pairs". Divide students into groups and begin the project.
Tuesday
46 pairs - continue activity
Wednesday
Perform 46 pairs. Complete a worksheet extension assignment over the activity.
Thursday
Review mitosis and take quiz.
Friday
Begin discussing meiosis and the major steps involved in the process.
Life Science 11/24-11/25
Objective this week: To successfully finish the differentiated activity over seed design.
Monday
Finish the seed design project.
Tuesday
Seed design reflection and finish STEM graph.
Monday
Finish the seed design project.
Tuesday
Seed design reflection and finish STEM graph.
Field Biology 11/24-11
Objective this week: To learn differences in tracks & scats of various Kansas animals.
Monday
Scats and tracks of Kansas animals
Tuesday
Scats and tracks of Kansas animals
Monday
Scats and tracks of Kansas animals
Tuesday
Scats and tracks of Kansas animals
Anatomy 11/24-11/25
Objective this week: To demonstrate a level of mastery in the understanding of the muscle unit by completing a muscle test.
Monday
Open review - muscle unit
Tuesday
Muscle unit exam
Monday
Open review - muscle unit
Tuesday
Muscle unit exam
Zoology 11/24-11/25
Objective this week: To understand and learn about the ocean and its animal occupants.
Monday
Complete the note set over ocean life and begin the multimedia assignment
Tuesday
Multimedia assignment - ocean life.
Monday
Complete the note set over ocean life and begin the multimedia assignment
Tuesday
Multimedia assignment - ocean life.
Biology 11/24,25
Objective this week: To understand the importance of cell division to your life
Monday
Principles of mitosis. Onion root tip analysis.
Tuesday
Video - basic genetics and artificial selection
Monday
Principles of mitosis. Onion root tip analysis.
Tuesday
Video - basic genetics and artificial selection
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Zoology assignment today (11/18)
In class today we reviewed for tomorrows lecture test. Remember there's a lecture test over arthropods tomorrow, and there's a practical on Thursday over the grasshopper. In class, I assigned a 20-point assignment. Students wrote down 20 review questions for a total of 20 points (one point per question). They also wrote down an answer key on a separate sheet of paper. This was due by the end of class.
If you were absent from class, you will need to complete this and turn it in to me when you return to school for the points.
If you were absent from class, you will need to complete this and turn it in to me when you return to school for the points.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Life Science 11/17-11/21
Objective this week: Discuss reproductive success of living things and complete a STEM activity to ensure comprehension of the topic.
Monday
Video - mutations
Tuesday
Mutations quiz. Begin discussing plant reproductive success. Watch a lecture video over this reproductive success. The video can be found below:
Wednesday - Friday
Differentiated STEM activity
Monday
Video - mutations
Tuesday
Mutations quiz. Begin discussing plant reproductive success. Watch a lecture video over this reproductive success. The video can be found below:
Wednesday - Friday
Differentiated STEM activity
Field Biology 11/17-11/21
Objective this week: To learn and understand how to age white-tailed deer by their jaw bones and identification of major mammal skulls of Kansas. There will be a test at the end of the week to assess learning and understanding of these topics.
Monday
Jawbone aging tutorial. Write script/film.
Tuesday
Wrap up aging tutorial and begin mammal skull lab
Wednesday
Finish mammal skull lab
Thursday
Review for test
Friday
Test - whitetail deer lifecycle, photoperiodism, circadian rhythms, aging jawbones, and mammal skulls. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Monday
Jawbone aging tutorial. Write script/film.
Tuesday
Wrap up aging tutorial and begin mammal skull lab
Wednesday
Finish mammal skull lab
Thursday
Review for test
Friday
Test - whitetail deer lifecycle, photoperiodism, circadian rhythms, aging jawbones, and mammal skulls. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Zoology 11/17-11/21
Objective this week: To reach the level of mastery of understanding content over arthropods. Wednesday there will be a lecture exam and on Thursday, a lab practical over the grasshopper will take place.
Monday
Begin reviewing arthropods for Wednesday's lecture exam. Also explain ant castes, insects vs bugs, and important insect orders.
Tuesday
Review arthropods. Include arachnids, crustaceans, and insects.
Wednesday
Arthropod lecture exam. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this exam. Review for the grasshopper practical.
Thursday
Practical - grasshoppers.
Friday
Begin discussing fish
Monday
Begin reviewing arthropods for Wednesday's lecture exam. Also explain ant castes, insects vs bugs, and important insect orders.
Tuesday
Review arthropods. Include arachnids, crustaceans, and insects.
Wednesday
Arthropod lecture exam. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this exam. Review for the grasshopper practical.
Thursday
Practical - grasshoppers.
Friday
Begin discussing fish
Anatomy 11/17-11/21
Objective this week: To understand muscle bioelectricity and it's mechanisms, along with energy regeneration pathways through lectures, worksheets, and quizzes. The lab objective for the week is to successfully complete a lab practical over lower body bones on Thursday with a 100/85 performance objective.
Monday - Wednesday
Muscle bioelectricity and muscle contraction energy pathways.
Thursday
Practical - lower body bones. Complete muscle contraction pathways.
Friday
Review contraction pathways. There will be a test on Monday over the muscle unit.
Monday - Wednesday
Muscle bioelectricity and muscle contraction energy pathways.
Thursday
Practical - lower body bones. Complete muscle contraction pathways.
Friday
Review contraction pathways. There will be a test on Monday over the muscle unit.
Biology 11/17-11/21
Objective this week: To understand the mechanics of protein synthesis, and the importance of it to your life. Assessment will be given through a student interview. We will also discuss the basics of genetic inheritance.
Monday
Review protein synthesis. Watch two videos over the process.
Tuesday
Protein synthesis interview practice. Prepare for an interview over the process. Importance of the process, how it works, etc.
Wednesday
Protein synthesis interviews
Thursday
Basics of heredity and chromosomal inheritance
Friday
Chromosomal inheritance and relevance to your life
Monday
Review protein synthesis. Watch two videos over the process.
Tuesday
Protein synthesis interview practice. Prepare for an interview over the process. Importance of the process, how it works, etc.
Wednesday
Protein synthesis interviews
Thursday
Basics of heredity and chromosomal inheritance
Friday
Chromosomal inheritance and relevance to your life
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Transcription and Translation
If you missed class today, here are the videos for transcription and translation of proteins. Please watch these videos and take notes over them. Thanks.
Biology ..... DNA structures explained .....
Here is a video that explains how DNA is put together chemically. Please watch this video.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Life Science 11/10-11/14
Objective this week: To understand how mutations affect both DNA and the lives of organisms. Students will learn about different mutation types, investigate, and then create their own mutation example to demonstrate understanding of the topic
Monday
Discuss mutations and their importance to the body. Look at specific mutation examples.
Tuesday
Mutations - investigate mutations through a class assignment
Wednesday
Mutation assignment due today. Students will begin and complete their own "mutation lab" after given critical background info.
Thursday
Continue mutation project.
Friday
Present mutation projects to the class. Mutation quiz today.
Monday
Discuss mutations and their importance to the body. Look at specific mutation examples.
Tuesday
Mutations - investigate mutations through a class assignment
Wednesday
Mutation assignment due today. Students will begin and complete their own "mutation lab" after given critical background info.
Thursday
Continue mutation project.
Friday
Present mutation projects to the class. Mutation quiz today.
Field Biology 11/10-11/14
Objective this week: To learn the life cycles of Kansas big game mammals and how to age them through jaw tooth wear.
Monday
Review photoperiodism and the life cycle of white tailed deer. Begin discussing tooth wear, how to age deer based on various jaw bones, etc.
Tuesday
Aging mammals via tooth wear. Practice aging mammals and prepare for multimedia assignment
Wednesday
Multimedia assignment - filming the tooth wear tutorial
Thursday
Quiz - mammal timelines and finish filming the tooth wear tutorial project (due by 4pm)
Friday
Begin mammal skull lab work. Be able to identify various mammal skulls
Monday
Review photoperiodism and the life cycle of white tailed deer. Begin discussing tooth wear, how to age deer based on various jaw bones, etc.
Tuesday
Aging mammals via tooth wear. Practice aging mammals and prepare for multimedia assignment
Wednesday
Multimedia assignment - filming the tooth wear tutorial
Thursday
Quiz - mammal timelines and finish filming the tooth wear tutorial project (due by 4pm)
Friday
Begin mammal skull lab work. Be able to identify various mammal skulls
Zoology 11/10-11/14
Objective this week: To learn and understand specific insect orders through class discussion, and the anatomy & physiology of a grasshopper through lab work.
Monday
Discuss specific insect orders. Review insect mouth parts.
Tuesday
Grasshopper dissection 1
Wednesday
CPR training - no class/if students return early, complete insect order discussion
Thursday
Grasshopper dissection 2
Friday
Quiz - insect orders, mouthparts, body plan.
Monday
Discuss specific insect orders. Review insect mouth parts.
Tuesday
Grasshopper dissection 1
Wednesday
CPR training - no class/if students return early, complete insect order discussion
Thursday
Grasshopper dissection 2
Friday
Quiz - insect orders, mouthparts, body plan.
Anatomy 11/10-11/14
Objective this week: To understand the mechanics of muscle contraction (MWF) and learn the important components of the lower skeletal anatomy (T,U). Learning will be assessed through multimedia assignments and a quiz at the end of the week.
Monday
Muscle contraction mechanics - sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
Tuesday
Finish Veteran's Day program - then discuss lower body bones. Edmodo assignment given today.
Wednesday
Continue discussion of muscle contraction mechanics
Thursday
Lower body bone discussion. Edmodo assignment due by 4pm today.
Friday
Muscle contraction mechanics and quiz.
Monday
Muscle contraction mechanics - sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
Tuesday
Finish Veteran's Day program - then discuss lower body bones. Edmodo assignment given today.
Wednesday
Continue discussion of muscle contraction mechanics
Thursday
Lower body bone discussion. Edmodo assignment due by 4pm today.
Friday
Muscle contraction mechanics and quiz.
Biology 11/10-11/14
Objective this week: To understand the anatomy & importance of DNA, and how it's responsible for putting proteins together that build your body.
Monday
Introduction to DNA - mechanics, functions, bonding rules, anatomy
Tuesday
Veteran's Day program. No class.
Wednesday
Discuss protein synthesis today.
Thursday
Discuss protein synthesis. Build DNA models and protein synthesis models.
Friday
Protein synthesis mechanics today through model building.
Monday
Introduction to DNA - mechanics, functions, bonding rules, anatomy
Tuesday
Veteran's Day program. No class.
Wednesday
Discuss protein synthesis today.
Thursday
Discuss protein synthesis. Build DNA models and protein synthesis models.
Friday
Protein synthesis mechanics today through model building.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Life Science .... how to make punnett squares!!
Miss class? Here's how to put punnett squares together ......
Monday, November 3, 2014
Field Biology 11/3 - 11/7
Objective this week: To learn the basic identification of Kansas wildlife and apply that knowledge through identification projects.
Monday
Introduce Kansas wildlife and begin "Mammal Champions of Kansas" discussion.
Tuesday
Mammal champions continued; a worksheet will be given over these mammals
Wednesday
Whitetail deer specifics - photoperiodism and life cycle
Thursday
Whitetail deer specifics - life cycle and aging teeth.
Friday
Quiz over basic Kansas mammal info from this week; begin tooth wear tutorial project.
Monday
Introduce Kansas wildlife and begin "Mammal Champions of Kansas" discussion.
Tuesday
Mammal champions continued; a worksheet will be given over these mammals
Wednesday
Whitetail deer specifics - photoperiodism and life cycle
Thursday
Whitetail deer specifics - life cycle and aging teeth.
Friday
Quiz over basic Kansas mammal info from this week; begin tooth wear tutorial project.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Life Science 11/3-11/7
Objective this week: To understand the importance of genetics to your life, differences in chromosomes and genes/sexual reproduction, and punnett squares. Completion of worksheets, a quiz, and question-answer sessions will demonstrate fluency of major topic understanding.
Monday
Introduce dominant & recessive forms of alleles and traits. Explain how genotypes and phenotypes differ.
Tuesday
Begin discussing punnett squares and punnett square practice
Wednesday & Thursday
Punnett squares, punnett square tutorials.
Friday
Punnett square quiz and punnett square bingo
Monday
Introduce dominant & recessive forms of alleles and traits. Explain how genotypes and phenotypes differ.
Tuesday
Begin discussing punnett squares and punnett square practice
Wednesday & Thursday
Punnett squares, punnett square tutorials.
Friday
Punnett square quiz and punnett square bingo
Anatomy 11/3 - 11/7
Objective this week: To understand the importance of muscles to your life, and how muscles function. Lab objectives include mastery of the upper body bones and a practical over these bones on Thursday.
Monday
Functions of muscle and basic muscle anatomy. Introduce sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. Review ligaments if needed.
Tuesday
Quiz - ligaments. Review upper body bones
Wednesday
Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
Thursday
Practical - upper body bones
Friday
Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction today.
Monday
Functions of muscle and basic muscle anatomy. Introduce sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. Review ligaments if needed.
Tuesday
Quiz - ligaments. Review upper body bones
Wednesday
Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
Thursday
Practical - upper body bones
Friday
Sliding filament theory of muscle contraction today.
Zoology 11/3 - 11/7
Objective this week: To learn important facts about insects, their place in the world, and their anatomy/physiology. Learning will be addressed through multimedia activities and a grasshopper dissection lab. A crayfish practical will take place on Thursday.
Monday
Insects - basic orders, facts, and anatomy/physiology. An Edmodo assignment will be given (due Wednesday by 4pm).
Tuesday
Grasshopper lab 1
Wednesday
Continue insect discussion. Edmodo assignment due today by 4pm. Review for tomorrow's crayfish practical.
Thursday
Grasshopper lab 2/crayfish practical
Friday
Quiz - arthropoda.
Monday
Insects - basic orders, facts, and anatomy/physiology. An Edmodo assignment will be given (due Wednesday by 4pm).
Tuesday
Grasshopper lab 1
Wednesday
Continue insect discussion. Edmodo assignment due today by 4pm. Review for tomorrow's crayfish practical.
Thursday
Grasshopper lab 2/crayfish practical
Friday
Quiz - arthropoda.
Biology 11/3-11/7
Objective this week: To demonstrate a higher level of understanding about cells by creating a student-designed model highlighting the important parts to a cell. Successful completion of the model design and a quiz at the end of the week will be evidence of the completion of objectives/goals.
Monday
Cell model design introduction. Explain the project, the required & graded components, and the goal with the project. Brainstorm.
Tuesday
Cell model design
Wednesday
Cell model design
Thursday
Wrap-up cell model. Review for tomorrow's cell quiz.
Friday
Cell quiz today. Show cell models to class.
Monday
Cell model design introduction. Explain the project, the required & graded components, and the goal with the project. Brainstorm.
Tuesday
Cell model design
Wednesday
Cell model design
Thursday
Wrap-up cell model. Review for tomorrow's cell quiz.
Friday
Cell quiz today. Show cell models to class.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Field Biology 10/27-10/31
Objective this week: To understand population genetics and niche, competition, & predation/herbivory/parasitism relationships. There will be a quiz over Hardy Weinberg equilibrium at the very beginning of the week, with a unit test to conclude the week.
Monday
Quiz - HW equilibrium/population genetics. Begin discussing niches.
Tuesday
Review niches. Discuss mutualism and species relationships.
Wednesday
Species relationships and interactions within niches.
Thursday
Review for tomorrow's unit test. Test topics include natural selection, population biology, predator/prey relationships, mutualism, and niches.
Friday
Test - ecosystem relationships and natural selection
Monday
Quiz - HW equilibrium/population genetics. Begin discussing niches.
Tuesday
Review niches. Discuss mutualism and species relationships.
Wednesday
Species relationships and interactions within niches.
Thursday
Review for tomorrow's unit test. Test topics include natural selection, population biology, predator/prey relationships, mutualism, and niches.
Friday
Test - ecosystem relationships and natural selection
Life Science 10/27-10/31
Objective this week: To reach the level of mastery in cell division concepts through the completion of a test and a kinesthetic activity over mitosis
Monday
Continue working on the "46 pairs" kinesthetic activity over mitosis. Finish up prep work today.
Tuesday
Rehearse 46 pairs and film the project. Review for Thursday's test
Wednesday
Review for Thursday's test and complete a microscope lab over mitosis
Thursday
Microscope lab - mitosis. Review.
Friday
Test - mitosis
Monday
Continue working on the "46 pairs" kinesthetic activity over mitosis. Finish up prep work today.
Tuesday
Rehearse 46 pairs and film the project. Review for Thursday's test
Wednesday
Review for Thursday's test and complete a microscope lab over mitosis
Thursday
Microscope lab - mitosis. Review.
Friday
Test - mitosis
Zoology 10/27-10/31
Objective this week: To understand the basics of the phylum arthropoda including body plan, anatomy, and physiology. Learning will be assessed through multimedia activities, quizzes, and field collection activities.
Monday
Introduction of arthropods. Discuss jointed body plan, species diversity, and internal anatomy
Tuesday
Crayfish dissection 1
Wednesday
Tick specifics - anatomy, physiology, species, exposure reduction
Thursday
Crayfish dissection 2
Friday
Spiders - venomous and non-venomous spiders of Kansas and the world
Monday
Introduction of arthropods. Discuss jointed body plan, species diversity, and internal anatomy
Tuesday
Crayfish dissection 1
Wednesday
Tick specifics - anatomy, physiology, species, exposure reduction
Thursday
Crayfish dissection 2
Friday
Spiders - venomous and non-venomous spiders of Kansas and the world
Anatomy 10/27-10/31
Objective this week: To learn the different types of joints and their importance, and lab time will be spent on learning bones of the skeleton. Assessment will include a bone quiz and skeletal worksheets/Edmodo assignments this week.
Monday
Begin discussions of joints. Include joint categories & synovial joint anatomy/physiology
Tuesday
Bone lab. Review skull bones and begin bones of the upper torso
Wednesday
Synovial joint classes and joint disorders
Thursday
Bone lab. Skull bone quiz and bones of the upper torso
Friday
Review joint disorders and joint categories
Monday
Begin discussions of joints. Include joint categories & synovial joint anatomy/physiology
Tuesday
Bone lab. Review skull bones and begin bones of the upper torso
Wednesday
Synovial joint classes and joint disorders
Thursday
Bone lab. Skull bone quiz and bones of the upper torso
Friday
Review joint disorders and joint categories
Biology 10/27-10/31
Objective this week: To understand the role of group behavior in survival success and begin discussing the importance of cells to your life
Monday
Differentiated project - cooperative animal behavior
Tuesday
Finish differentiation with the animal behavior project
Wednesday
Introduce the cell theory and the importance of cells to your life. Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Thursday
Cellular organelle discussion and Edmodo assignment over cells
Friday
Cellular organelles and Edmodo assignment due today
Monday
Differentiated project - cooperative animal behavior
Tuesday
Finish differentiation with the animal behavior project
Wednesday
Introduce the cell theory and the importance of cells to your life. Distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Thursday
Cellular organelle discussion and Edmodo assignment over cells
Friday
Cellular organelles and Edmodo assignment due today
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Life Science 10/20-10/24
Objective this week: To understand the importance of cell division to your life and the mechanics behind the process.
Monday
Introduction to mitosis, including the major steps
Tuesday
Mitosis onion root tip lab
Wednesday
Mitosis book reading assignment plus questions
Thursday
Quiz - Mitosis steps. Begin "46 pairs" kinesthetic activity
Friday
46 pairs continued
Monday
Introduction to mitosis, including the major steps
Tuesday
Mitosis onion root tip lab
Wednesday
Mitosis book reading assignment plus questions
Thursday
Quiz - Mitosis steps. Begin "46 pairs" kinesthetic activity
Friday
46 pairs continued
Field Biology 10/20-10/24
Objective this week: To learn about and understand evolution and community ecology and how it relates to our environment
Monday
Discussion and note set - evolution and characteristics of natural selection.
Tuesday
Begin population genetics - Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Wednesday
Read about speciation and extinction and do book questions
Thursday
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Friday
Niche and competition specifics
Monday
Discussion and note set - evolution and characteristics of natural selection.
Tuesday
Begin population genetics - Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Wednesday
Read about speciation and extinction and do book questions
Thursday
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
Friday
Niche and competition specifics
Zoology 10/20-10/24
Objective this week: To apply understanding of the mollusk unit to a written exam over the mollusk phylum through vocab review, lab work, and the exam itself.
Monday
Discuss the class bivalvia today - morphology, anatomy, physiology
Tuesday
Bivalvia dissection 1
Wednesday
Open review for Friday's exam. Review from the review sheet and study/practice vocab
Thursday
Finish bivalvia dissection. Review for tomorrow's written exam.
Friday
Phylum molluska written exam. There is a 100/80 performance objective on this exam.
Monday
Discuss the class bivalvia today - morphology, anatomy, physiology
Tuesday
Bivalvia dissection 1
Wednesday
Open review for Friday's exam. Review from the review sheet and study/practice vocab
Thursday
Finish bivalvia dissection. Review for tomorrow's written exam.
Friday
Phylum molluska written exam. There is a 100/80 performance objective on this exam.
Anatomy 10/20-10/24
Objective this week: To demonstrate the level of mastery with the bone unit by completing a unit test at the end of the week. Learned content this week will include bone disorders and diseases
Monday
Bone diseases and chemistry. Also review general bone functions, bone shapes, and anatomy
Tuesday
Bone Lab 1: Bones of the skull. Review endochondral ossification. Quiz over bone anatomy.
Wednesday
Open review - bone test on Friday. Cover the review sheet.
Thursday
Bone Lab 2: Bones of the skull review, bones of the upper torso. Bone test tomorrow.
Friday
Bone test - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test
Monday
Bone diseases and chemistry. Also review general bone functions, bone shapes, and anatomy
Tuesday
Bone Lab 1: Bones of the skull. Review endochondral ossification. Quiz over bone anatomy.
Wednesday
Open review - bone test on Friday. Cover the review sheet.
Thursday
Bone Lab 2: Bones of the skull review, bones of the upper torso. Bone test tomorrow.
Friday
Bone test - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test
Biology 10/20-10/24
Objective this week: To understand how group behavior in living systems increases survival opportunities and then be able to apply that understanding to your life. Assessment will be determined through worksheets, question/answer sessions, and a quiz.
Monday
Introduce the importance of group behavior to class; discuss the role of ants in an ant colony. Explain the success of ants, their castes, etc. Hand out a worksheet over ant colonies.
Tuesday
Worksheet due; Watch the ant colony video today
Wednesday
Google Doc assignment - cooperative animal behavior
Thursday
Project differentiation - cooperative animal/group behavior
Friday
Project differentiation - cooperative animal/group behavior
Monday
Introduce the importance of group behavior to class; discuss the role of ants in an ant colony. Explain the success of ants, their castes, etc. Hand out a worksheet over ant colonies.
Tuesday
Worksheet due; Watch the ant colony video today
Wednesday
Google Doc assignment - cooperative animal behavior
Thursday
Project differentiation - cooperative animal/group behavior
Friday
Project differentiation - cooperative animal/group behavior
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Field Biology 10/13-10/15
Objective this week: To discuss and apply population dynamics to ecosystems.
Monday
Population pyramids and worksheet today. Discuss population pyramids.
Tuesday
Discuss limiting factors, emigration, & immigration of species
Wednesday
Mathematical computations of limiting factors and population dynamics
Monday
Population pyramids and worksheet today. Discuss population pyramids.
Tuesday
Discuss limiting factors, emigration, & immigration of species
Wednesday
Mathematical computations of limiting factors and population dynamics
Life Science 10/13-10/15
Objective: To apply the understanding of the big idea of body system interdependence toward a quiz, and to begin discussing the basics of chromosomes, DNA, and cell division
Monday
Quiz - body system interdependence. There is a 100/80 performance objective on this quiz
Tuesday & Wednesday
Basics of chromosomes and DNA. Explain genes and basic genetics starting on Wednesday.
Monday
Quiz - body system interdependence. There is a 100/80 performance objective on this quiz
Tuesday & Wednesday
Basics of chromosomes and DNA. Explain genes and basic genetics starting on Wednesday.
Anatomy 10/13-10/15
Objective this week: To understand the mechanics of bone breakage and repair, along with specifics of bone chemistry
Monday
Bone breakage and repair. Begin bone chemistry.
Tuesday & Wednesday
Bone chemistry and hormonal control mechanisms
Monday
Bone breakage and repair. Begin bone chemistry.
Tuesday & Wednesday
Bone chemistry and hormonal control mechanisms
Zoology 10/13-10/15
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned in class to a lab practical over the squid.
Monday
Review for lab practical
Tuesday
Lab practical exam
Wednesday
Gastropoda specifics today - anatomy, morphology, physiology
Monday
Review for lab practical
Tuesday
Lab practical exam
Wednesday
Gastropoda specifics today - anatomy, morphology, physiology
Biology 10/13-10/15
Objective this week: To apply understanding of carrying capacity, limiting factors, and energy flow to a test which will demonstrate comprehension of these big ideas.
Monday
Review for Tuesday's test
Tuesday
Test - Ecosystem Dynamics
Wednesday
TBA - cellular anatomy
Monday
Review for Tuesday's test
Tuesday
Test - Ecosystem Dynamics
Wednesday
TBA - cellular anatomy
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Life Science 10/6-10/10
Objective this week: To complete the nervous system differentiated activity early in the week, and then discuss how the nervous system helps other important body systems. Successful learning will be shown through group activity, lab work, and worksheets.
Monday
Complete the brain safety design challenge today. Share results with the class.
Tuesday
Discuss how the nervous system interacts with the digestive, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems.
Wednesday
Continue discussing interaction of body systems
Thursday
Create an online concept map to help further your understanding of the human body systems and how they work together to promote a healthy life
Friday
Wrap up body systems and the concept map activity. Review for Monday's test
Monday
Complete the brain safety design challenge today. Share results with the class.
Tuesday
Discuss how the nervous system interacts with the digestive, respiratory, skeletal, and muscular systems.
Wednesday
Continue discussing interaction of body systems
Thursday
Create an online concept map to help further your understanding of the human body systems and how they work together to promote a healthy life
Friday
Wrap up body systems and the concept map activity. Review for Monday's test
Field Biology 10/6-10/10
Objective this week: To apply the concepts of carrying capacity and density to the grasshopper field study.
Monday
Grasshopper collection today
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection today
Wednesday
Analyze all grasshopper data. Read 104-109 in text. Do #1-5 on page 109.
Thursday
Page 109 questions due. Discuss population growth models and logistics.
Friday
Population growth discussion/worksheet today. Tie concepts back to the grasshopper study & complete analysis of data.
Monday
Grasshopper collection today
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection today
Wednesday
Analyze all grasshopper data. Read 104-109 in text. Do #1-5 on page 109.
Thursday
Page 109 questions due. Discuss population growth models and logistics.
Friday
Population growth discussion/worksheet today. Tie concepts back to the grasshopper study & complete analysis of data.
Zoology 10/6-10/10
Objective this week: To understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the phylum mollusca through lecture, quizzes, and lab work.
Monday
Introduce phylum mollusca, and discuss the basic anatomy and characteristics of the phylum. Then introduce Class Cephalopoda as a preview for this week's lab work.
Tuesday
Squid dissection day 1
Wednesday
Continue discussion of the cephalopods. An Edmodo assignment will be given. This will be due Friday.
Thursday
Squid dissection day 2
Friday
Review cephalopods and introduce bivalvia and gastropoda. Edmodo assignment due today by CLASS.
Monday
Introduce phylum mollusca, and discuss the basic anatomy and characteristics of the phylum. Then introduce Class Cephalopoda as a preview for this week's lab work.
Tuesday
Squid dissection day 1
Wednesday
Continue discussion of the cephalopods. An Edmodo assignment will be given. This will be due Friday.
Thursday
Squid dissection day 2
Friday
Review cephalopods and introduce bivalvia and gastropoda. Edmodo assignment due today by CLASS.
Anatomy 10/6-10/10
Objective this week: To understand the components of bone and the functions of the skeletal system through lecture, lab work, discussions, and quizzes.
Monday
Bone anatomy and functions of bone; included will be facts about compact bone, spongy bone, bone categories, and bone composition
Tuesday
Bone lab #1
Wednesday
Continue bone anatomy; further discussion over anatomy and physiology of bones
Thursday
Midterm Review
Friday
Midterm Exam - 100 points. Multiple Choice. Quia format.
Monday
Bone anatomy and functions of bone; included will be facts about compact bone, spongy bone, bone categories, and bone composition
Tuesday
Bone lab #1
Wednesday
Continue bone anatomy; further discussion over anatomy and physiology of bones
Thursday
Midterm Review
Friday
Midterm Exam - 100 points. Multiple Choice. Quia format.
Biology 10/6-10/10
Objective this week: To understand the importance of density, carrying capacity, and limiting factors to your life through the completion of a differentiated case study. Students will give an oral presentation of their case study at the end of the week, and take a test on Friday to demonstrate their understanding of these big ideas.
Monday-Thursday
This week will focus almost entirely on a differentiated case study over carrying capacity of Rock Hills USD 107. Students will be broken into committees and complete this task. A review for Friday's test will be given on Thursday.
Friday
Test - carrying capacity, limiting factors, densities, and ecosystem dynamics (trophic levels).
Monday-Thursday
This week will focus almost entirely on a differentiated case study over carrying capacity of Rock Hills USD 107. Students will be broken into committees and complete this task. A review for Friday's test will be given on Thursday.
Friday
Test - carrying capacity, limiting factors, densities, and ecosystem dynamics (trophic levels).
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Life Science 9/29-10/3
Objective this week: To enhance the understanding of the brain and nervous system through a group-based STEM activity. Students will design and test "football helmets" to practice positive group skills, and test those helmets using eggs to simulate the brain.
Monday
Discuss brain lobes and their importance. Also introduce neurons, and the CNS & PNS. Introduce the STEM project
Tuesday
Introduce the basics of STEM - and explain the constraints of the project. Students are to design/draw their helmets.
Wednesday
Vocab assignment - sub today
Thursday
STEM design
Friday
STEM design/testing process
Monday
Discuss brain lobes and their importance. Also introduce neurons, and the CNS & PNS. Introduce the STEM project
Tuesday
Introduce the basics of STEM - and explain the constraints of the project. Students are to design/draw their helmets.
Wednesday
Vocab assignment - sub today
Thursday
STEM design
Friday
STEM design/testing process
Field Biology 9/29-10/3
Objective this week: To wrap up the grasshopper field study and reflect on its importance to animal sampling techniques through data counting and field collection.
Monday
Grasshopper counts and collecting. Worksheet handed out today
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection. Worksheet due.
Wednesday
Konza Prairie trip - weather pending
Thursday
Grasshopper collection - final day
Friday
Analyze all grasshopper data and discuss biodiversity
Monday
Grasshopper counts and collecting. Worksheet handed out today
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection. Worksheet due.
Wednesday
Konza Prairie trip - weather pending
Thursday
Grasshopper collection - final day
Friday
Analyze all grasshopper data and discuss biodiversity
Anatomy 9/29-10/3
Objective this week: To understand the mechanics of cancer, different stages of cancer, and the rule of nines/burn categories
Monday
Homeostatic imbalances of the skin - burns, burn categories, and the rule of nines
Tuesday
Burn discussion/cancer mechanics. Edmodo assignment today over cancer
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Review burns and cancer. Take a quiz over these concepts tomorrow
Friday
Cancer and burn super quiz today. There is a 100/85 performance objective on the quiz
Monday
Homeostatic imbalances of the skin - burns, burn categories, and the rule of nines
Tuesday
Burn discussion/cancer mechanics. Edmodo assignment today over cancer
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Review burns and cancer. Take a quiz over these concepts tomorrow
Friday
Cancer and burn super quiz today. There is a 100/85 performance objective on the quiz
Zoology 9/29-10/3
Objective this week: To familiarize and understand parts of a segmented worm through the dissection of an earthworm and related lectures, notes, activities, & quizzes.
Monday
Wrap up the earthworm dissection. Begin discussing the segmented worm phyla and classes.
Tuesday
Segmented worm anatomy and physiology lecture and assignment
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Review segmented worm anatomy
Friday
Quiz - segmented worms. Begin discussing phylum mollusca
Monday
Wrap up the earthworm dissection. Begin discussing the segmented worm phyla and classes.
Tuesday
Segmented worm anatomy and physiology lecture and assignment
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Review segmented worm anatomy
Friday
Quiz - segmented worms. Begin discussing phylum mollusca
Biology 9/29-10/3
Objective this week: To gain a better understanding of carrying capacities of ecosystems through lecture, quizzes, and differentiated activities.
Monday
Wrap up the biological scavenger hunt and post Edmodo threads. When finished, discuss food chains and energy flow
Tuesday
Discuss number vs density and carrying capacity. Explain the importance of carrying capacity. Do carrying capacity worksheet
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Explain how limiting factors can affect the carrying capacity in an ecosystem (both density dependent and independent)
Friday
Quiz - limiting factors and carrying capacity. Begin differentiated project
Monday
Wrap up the biological scavenger hunt and post Edmodo threads. When finished, discuss food chains and energy flow
Tuesday
Discuss number vs density and carrying capacity. Explain the importance of carrying capacity. Do carrying capacity worksheet
Wednesday
Vocab practice - sub today
Thursday
Explain how limiting factors can affect the carrying capacity in an ecosystem (both density dependent and independent)
Friday
Quiz - limiting factors and carrying capacity. Begin differentiated project
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Life Science 9/22-9/26
Objective this week: To complete a test over cells with a 100/85 performance objective and introduce concepts of major human body systems to the class.
Monday
Review for tomorrow's cell test
Tuesday
Cell test; there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test today.
Wednesday
Introduce the "organ" and "organ system" level of development in life forms. Introduce the nervous system to class and how the nervous system helps our bodies to stay in balance. Explain tissues vs organs here.
Thursday
Discuss nervous system
Friday
Worksheet today over nervous systems
Monday
Review for tomorrow's cell test
Tuesday
Cell test; there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test today.
Wednesday
Introduce the "organ" and "organ system" level of development in life forms. Introduce the nervous system to class and how the nervous system helps our bodies to stay in balance. Explain tissues vs organs here.
Thursday
Discuss nervous system
Friday
Worksheet today over nervous systems
Field Biology 9/22-9/26
Objective this week: To reach the level of mastery over wildlife legislation and its importance through the completion of an exam. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this exam. Our other objective this week is to complete the grasshopper field study & analyze the data with the study.
Monday
Complete a test over wildlife legislation and reach the performance goal outlined in the weekly objective.
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection outside today
Wednesday
Grasshopper collection counts
Thursday - Friday
Collection analysis
Monday
Complete a test over wildlife legislation and reach the performance goal outlined in the weekly objective.
Tuesday
Grasshopper collection outside today
Wednesday
Grasshopper collection counts
Thursday - Friday
Collection analysis
Zoology 9/22-9/26
Objective this week: To reach level of mastery with worm content through completion of student taught, rubric-based lessons and a worm exam. Also we will introduce the segmented worms toward the end of the week.
Monday
Wrap up student teaching module over worms. Prepare and study for Wednesday's worm exam
Tuesday
Open study and review sessions for the worm exam tomorrow
Wednesday
Worm exam today. There is a 100/80 performance objective for this exam.
Thursday
Begin discussing segmented worms - the earthworms and leeches. Explain major anatomy and physiology of these creatures and how they relate to your life
Friday
Segmented worms and multimedia assignment
Monday
Wrap up student teaching module over worms. Prepare and study for Wednesday's worm exam
Tuesday
Open study and review sessions for the worm exam tomorrow
Wednesday
Worm exam today. There is a 100/80 performance objective for this exam.
Thursday
Begin discussing segmented worms - the earthworms and leeches. Explain major anatomy and physiology of these creatures and how they relate to your life
Friday
Segmented worms and multimedia assignment
Anatomy 9/22-9/26
Objective this week: There are several this week; Lab objectives To be able to reach the level of mastery with epithelial tissue identification under a microscope through lab work and a lab practical exam. Lecture objective: To understand the importance of oil glands as compared to sweat glands, and to take the first integumentary system exam on Friday with a 100/85 performance objective.
Monday
Discuss oil glands and how they're different from sweat glands
Tuesday
Tissue lab: Open study to prepare for Thursday's lab practical exam
Wednesday
Wrap up the first portion of the integumentary system unit. Review for Friday's exam - items on the test will include major epidermal layers, functions of the dermis, hair anatomy & physiology, and all gland discussion.
Thursday
Tissue practical and study for tomorrow's exam
Friday
Integumentary system exam 1 today. Continue with integumentary system.
Monday
Discuss oil glands and how they're different from sweat glands
Tuesday
Tissue lab: Open study to prepare for Thursday's lab practical exam
Wednesday
Wrap up the first portion of the integumentary system unit. Review for Friday's exam - items on the test will include major epidermal layers, functions of the dermis, hair anatomy & physiology, and all gland discussion.
Thursday
Tissue practical and study for tomorrow's exam
Friday
Integumentary system exam 1 today. Continue with integumentary system.
Biology 9/22-9/26
Objective this week: To learn basic information about energy flow through ecosystems and how it changes form. Assessment will be done through quiz work, worksheets, and other activities to ensure understanding of the content.
Monday
STEM Pathway presentation
Tuesday
Begin discussing ecosystem specifics. Concentrate on energy flow from one form to another. Discuss populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomass.
Wednesday
Begin discussing trophic levels and explain how energy flows through these levels. Watch the lecture video over trophic levels and answer the questions that follow the video.
Thursday
Ecosystem scavenger hunt outside
Friday
Share scavenger hunt photos to Edmodo and participate in the collaboration thread on Edmodo.
Monday
STEM Pathway presentation
Tuesday
Begin discussing ecosystem specifics. Concentrate on energy flow from one form to another. Discuss populations, communities, ecosystems, and biomass.
Wednesday
Begin discussing trophic levels and explain how energy flows through these levels. Watch the lecture video over trophic levels and answer the questions that follow the video.
Thursday
Ecosystem scavenger hunt outside
Friday
Share scavenger hunt photos to Edmodo and participate in the collaboration thread on Edmodo.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Field Biology 9/15-9/19
Objective this week: To understand and practice field collection techniques for collecting wildlife species through a grasshopper study
Monday
Field work - grasshopper study
Tuesday
Wildlife legislation quiz - remaining laws on the list. Grasshopper study
Wednesday
Wildlife legislation quiz - all laws. Grasshopper study.
Friday
Take the wildlife legislation test. There will be a 100/85 performance objective on this test. Grasshopper study.
Monday
Field work - grasshopper study
Tuesday
Wildlife legislation quiz - remaining laws on the list. Grasshopper study
Wednesday
Wildlife legislation quiz - all laws. Grasshopper study.
Friday
Take the wildlife legislation test. There will be a 100/85 performance objective on this test. Grasshopper study.
Life Science 9/15-9/19
Objective this week: Students will apply their knowledge of cell parts by constructing a plant cell model and presenting it to the class. Grading will be done via a specific rubric-based score sheet.
Monday, Tuesday
Construct cell models both of these days
Wednesday
Wrap up cell model construction and begin student presentations.
Thursday
Student presentations of cell models and review for Friday's cell test
Friday
Cell test today. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test
Monday, Tuesday
Construct cell models both of these days
Wednesday
Wrap up cell model construction and begin student presentations.
Thursday
Student presentations of cell models and review for Friday's cell test
Friday
Cell test today. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test
Zoology 9/15-9/19
Objective this week: To learn the basics of roundworms and understand their importance to your life. Students will then create a teachable lesson in which they teach a lesson over the worm phylum of their choice to reach the level of mastery in their knowledge about worms.
Monday
Introduce roundworms and the phylum Nematoda. Discuss parasitic and non-parasitic forms of the phylum.
Tuesday - Thursday
Begin designing a differentiated lesson based on flatworms or rounworms.
Friday
Begin student presentations over flatworms or roundworms in a student-taught lesson to the class.
Monday
Introduce roundworms and the phylum Nematoda. Discuss parasitic and non-parasitic forms of the phylum.
Tuesday - Thursday
Begin designing a differentiated lesson based on flatworms or rounworms.
Friday
Begin student presentations over flatworms or roundworms in a student-taught lesson to the class.
Anatomy 9/15-9/19
Objective this week: Students will be able to learn, discuss, and apply their knowledge of tissues and hair from the integumentary system. Grading will be done through quizzes and lab work.
Monday
Begin discussing hair specifics. Include hair layers, types of hair, functions of hair, etc. Also discuss Trichotillomania
Tuesday
Histology Lab 1 - students will observe histology slides under a microscope
Wednesday
Trichotillomania discussion and Edmodo assignment
Thursday
Histology Lab 2 - review all histology slides and take a quiz over the basic epithelial tissue types
Friday
Review Trich and hair. Begin discussing glands of the body
Monday
Begin discussing hair specifics. Include hair layers, types of hair, functions of hair, etc. Also discuss Trichotillomania
Tuesday
Histology Lab 1 - students will observe histology slides under a microscope
Wednesday
Trichotillomania discussion and Edmodo assignment
Thursday
Histology Lab 2 - review all histology slides and take a quiz over the basic epithelial tissue types
Friday
Review Trich and hair. Begin discussing glands of the body
Biology 9/15-9/19
Objective: To apply the knowledge you've gained through cellular respiration to a differentiated project involving making and marketing your own brand of sports drink. Assessment will be done through a rubric-based grading system.
Monday
Introduce the sports drink activity. Discuss the rubric, the groups, the differentiated group roles, and begin brainstorming ideas.
Tuesday - Thursday
Differentiated group work for the sports drink activity
Friday
Present the sports drink activity for the class
Monday
Introduce the sports drink activity. Discuss the rubric, the groups, the differentiated group roles, and begin brainstorming ideas.
Tuesday - Thursday
Differentiated group work for the sports drink activity
Friday
Present the sports drink activity for the class
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Miss biology notes today? Here they are ....
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Sunday, September 7, 2014
Field Biology 9/8-9/12
Objective this week: To learn and understand the importance of population estimates, wildlife legislation and how they relate to conservation of natural resources through study techniques, quizzes, and written assignments.
Monday
Review major wildlife laws and learn how to apply population estimates to ecosystems (Lincoln-Peterson index)
Tuesday
Review major wildlife laws. Continue discussing population sampling. Population sampling worksheet due.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days.
Thursday
Wildlife laws quiz (first seven). Review for first test - natural resources and their importance
Friday
Review, Outside/field work
Monday
Review major wildlife laws and learn how to apply population estimates to ecosystems (Lincoln-Peterson index)
Tuesday
Review major wildlife laws. Continue discussing population sampling. Population sampling worksheet due.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days.
Thursday
Wildlife laws quiz (first seven). Review for first test - natural resources and their importance
Friday
Review, Outside/field work
Life Science 9/8-9/12
Objective this week: To understand how the organelles of cells work through lecture, labs, quizzes, and hands-on activities. Also, learn how to use a microscope correctly.
Monday
Discuss the roles of important cellular organelles.
Tuesday
Microscope basics; microscope lab #1 today
Wednesday
Microscope lab: Cell lab #1
Thursday
Review microscope handling rules and take a quiz over microscopes and cell organelles.
Friday
STEM: Discuss the cell model build project
Monday
Discuss the roles of important cellular organelles.
Tuesday
Microscope basics; microscope lab #1 today
Wednesday
Microscope lab: Cell lab #1
Thursday
Review microscope handling rules and take a quiz over microscopes and cell organelles.
Friday
STEM: Discuss the cell model build project
Zoology 9/8-9/12
Objective this week: To learn and understand differences between non-parasitic and parasitic worm species through lecture, labs, worksheets, and quizzes.
Monday
Begin discussing worm phyla. Discuss Phylum Platyhelminthes today, their anatomy, morphology, and classes.
Tuesday
Complete a worksheet over the platyhelminths. Begin discussing the Nematoda.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Review platyhelminths and nematodes.
Thursday
Nematoda assignment (Edmodo) due tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow over platyhelminths
Friday
Platyhelminthes quiz today. There will be an Edmodo wall post assignment due on Monday (students, please see Edmodo).
Monday
Begin discussing worm phyla. Discuss Phylum Platyhelminthes today, their anatomy, morphology, and classes.
Tuesday
Complete a worksheet over the platyhelminths. Begin discussing the Nematoda.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Review platyhelminths and nematodes.
Thursday
Nematoda assignment (Edmodo) due tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow over platyhelminths
Friday
Platyhelminthes quiz today. There will be an Edmodo wall post assignment due on Monday (students, please see Edmodo).
Anatomy 9/8-9/12
Objective this week: To understand the importance of the integumentary system and learn the anatomy and physiology of this system through lecture, labs, and quizzes.
Monday
Learn the basic "statistics" of the integumentary system, i.e. size, shape, and basic anatomy/physiology. Explain the major skin layers and their functions. Worksheet over epidermal layers.
Tuesday
Review integumentary basics and skin layers and introduce skin color. Worksheet due today.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Review integumentary basics
Thursday
Worksheet due; Discuss and explain the exocrine glands of the skin. Study for quiz tomorrow.
Friday
Exocrine gland review, quiz, and lab over basic skin anatomy and physiology
Monday
Learn the basic "statistics" of the integumentary system, i.e. size, shape, and basic anatomy/physiology. Explain the major skin layers and their functions. Worksheet over epidermal layers.
Tuesday
Review integumentary basics and skin layers and introduce skin color. Worksheet due today.
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Review integumentary basics
Thursday
Worksheet due; Discuss and explain the exocrine glands of the skin. Study for quiz tomorrow.
Friday
Exocrine gland review, quiz, and lab over basic skin anatomy and physiology
Biology 9/8-9/12
Objective this week: To understand the importance of cellular respiration and learn how it works through a series of discussions, videos, activities, and a quiz.
Monday
Introduction to ATP and cellular respiration. Learn the difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration and fermentation pathways. Use your E-Text to read the basics of cellular respiration and the pathways associated with it. Pages 250-260 in textbook. Assign #1-4 in E-Text on page 253.
Tuesday
Cellular respiration review. Complete fill-in activity and prepare a tutorial in small groups explaining how the process works. Use Play-Doh to explain the electron transport mechanism. Page 253 questions due. Assign worksheet due on Thursday
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Remaining students are to review pages 250-260 over cellular respiration
Thursday
Worksheet due; Prepare for the STEM project - designing your own energy drink. Review the concepts of cellular respiration.
Friday
STEM - designing your own energy drink.
Monday
Introduction to ATP and cellular respiration. Learn the difference between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration and fermentation pathways. Use your E-Text to read the basics of cellular respiration and the pathways associated with it. Pages 250-260 in textbook. Assign #1-4 in E-Text on page 253.
Tuesday
Cellular respiration review. Complete fill-in activity and prepare a tutorial in small groups explaining how the process works. Use Play-Doh to explain the electron transport mechanism. Page 253 questions due. Assign worksheet due on Thursday
Wednesday
State Fair/Husker Harvest Days. Remaining students are to review pages 250-260 over cellular respiration
Thursday
Worksheet due; Prepare for the STEM project - designing your own energy drink. Review the concepts of cellular respiration.
Friday
STEM - designing your own energy drink.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Environmental Science 9/2-9/5
Objective this week: To understand the importance of wildlife and resource management, the history of it, how that management takes place, and what the future holds for wildlife management. Assessment of learning goals will take place through quizzes, worksheets, and multimedia samples.
Tuesday
Discuss the history of resource management in the United States and the events that led up to modern wildlife management. Then watch the video over the North American model of wildlife management & complete a worksheet over it.
Wednesday - Friday
Worksheet due Wednesday; begin discussing the National Wildlife Refuge System and modern-day game management, along with important wildlife legislation. There will be a quiz Friday over the history of wildlife management.
Tuesday
Discuss the history of resource management in the United States and the events that led up to modern wildlife management. Then watch the video over the North American model of wildlife management & complete a worksheet over it.
Wednesday - Friday
Worksheet due Wednesday; begin discussing the National Wildlife Refuge System and modern-day game management, along with important wildlife legislation. There will be a quiz Friday over the history of wildlife management.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Life Science 9/2-9/5
Objective this week: To complete a basic unit over the cell theory, the importance of cells, and basic cell parts. There will be two book question sets due this week as well as a quiz on Friday to assess understanding of the content.
Tuesday
Discuss cell theory with students. Assign # 1 - 10 on page 48 in textbook due tomorrow. Review/re-read pages 43-48.
Wednesday
Book questions due. Review material and re-read/review # 1 - 10 on page 58. This will be due Thursday
Thursday
Book questions due. Review cell structure, function, and cell theory. Quiz tomorrow!
Friday
Cell quiz today, cooperative learning over cells.
Tuesday
Discuss cell theory with students. Assign # 1 - 10 on page 48 in textbook due tomorrow. Review/re-read pages 43-48.
Wednesday
Book questions due. Review material and re-read/review # 1 - 10 on page 58. This will be due Thursday
Thursday
Book questions due. Review cell structure, function, and cell theory. Quiz tomorrow!
Friday
Cell quiz today, cooperative learning over cells.
Zoology 9/2-9/5
Objectives this week: To focus on mastery of vocabulary over components of sponges, jellyfish, and hydras. Students will complete crossword puzzles, worksheets, and cooperative learning exercises to demonstrate understanding of the content. There will be a test on Friday over the Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria.
Tuesday
Review all major vocabulary terms through the completion of a crossword puzzle and group work
Wednesday
Review of vocabulary terms through completion of a worksheet, group work, and quiz design.
Thursday
Review all components of the two major phyla for the test coming up tomorrow.
Friday
Test - Phylum Porifera, Phylum Cnidaria
Tuesday
Review all major vocabulary terms through the completion of a crossword puzzle and group work
Wednesday
Review of vocabulary terms through completion of a worksheet, group work, and quiz design.
Thursday
Review all components of the two major phyla for the test coming up tomorrow.
Friday
Test - Phylum Porifera, Phylum Cnidaria
Anatomy 9/2-9/5
Objectives this week: To complete a student-taught lesson over their choice of a major concept in unit one. Students are to pick their weakest area and teach a concept to the rest of the class to show mastery of content and genuine understanding. They will also take a test on Friday to assess learning over unit one content.
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Work on student-designed teaching lesson over a unit one concept. Present Wednesday and Thurday
Thursday
Present student lessons, and review for tomorrow's test
Friday
Unit one test - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Work on student-designed teaching lesson over a unit one concept. Present Wednesday and Thurday
Thursday
Present student lessons, and review for tomorrow's test
Friday
Unit one test - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Biology 9/2-9/5
Objectives this week: To complete a student-created paperslide video that demonstrates student understanding of photosynthesis and the reactions taking place, and to take a test over the concept to assess student learning over photosynthesis.
Tuesday
Work on paperslide videos. Complete all paper portions of the project.
Wednesday
Film the paperslide show project today and study for Friday's test
Thursday
Test review - cooperative learning over photosynthesis
Friday
Photosynthesis test. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Tuesday
Work on paperslide videos. Complete all paper portions of the project.
Wednesday
Film the paperslide show project today and study for Friday's test
Thursday
Test review - cooperative learning over photosynthesis
Friday
Photosynthesis test. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this test.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Biology - Life Properties Video
Please watch this video and take notes over the content. Pause/rewind as often as you need to so that you can take them at your own pace. Also, re-wind the video when needed if you have questions about the content. After watching the video and taking notes, answer the two questions at the end of the assignment. Please answer in complete sentences. The copy machine question will take some thought .... look at it from the stand point of what life characteristics does it possess, and which ones are NOT present in the copy machine to keep it from being alive.
When you go to turn in the assignment, don't reply.....click on the "Turn In" button and submit it that way. I'll help you if there are any questions. If you have problems with Edmodo, you can always E Mail me the assignment.
Here is the video:
When you go to turn in the assignment, don't reply.....click on the "Turn In" button and submit it that way. I'll help you if there are any questions. If you have problems with Edmodo, you can always E Mail me the assignment.
Here is the video:
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Life Science 8/25-8/29
Objective this week: To learn how energy flows through ecosystems based on levels of organization and apply those directly to your life
Monday
Review the conditions that make life. Discuss video questions. Discuss the level of organization among living things .... focusing on the molecular level and working our way up to organisms
Tuesday
Atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells - energy transfer and its importance. Discuss physical vs chemical reactions
Wednesday
Begin creating a blended media project over energy transfer in living things.
Thursday
Continue blended media project
Friday
Film blended media projects and discuss on video
Monday
Review the conditions that make life. Discuss video questions. Discuss the level of organization among living things .... focusing on the molecular level and working our way up to organisms
Tuesday
Atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells - energy transfer and its importance. Discuss physical vs chemical reactions
Wednesday
Begin creating a blended media project over energy transfer in living things.
Thursday
Continue blended media project
Friday
Film blended media projects and discuss on video
Field Biology 8/25-8/29
Objective this week: To learn about the important natural resources of Kansas and the county in which you live and understand how they impact your life
Monday
Investigate the natural resources of Kansas. Explain their importance and diversity
Tuesday
Brainstorm and determine a Kansas natural resource to investigate more in-depth. Begin preparing for a differentiated project over Kansas natural resources
Wed - Friday
Work on the Kansas natural resource project and read the natural resources section in your e-text
Monday
Investigate the natural resources of Kansas. Explain their importance and diversity
Tuesday
Brainstorm and determine a Kansas natural resource to investigate more in-depth. Begin preparing for a differentiated project over Kansas natural resources
Wed - Friday
Work on the Kansas natural resource project and read the natural resources section in your e-text
Anatomy 8/25-8/29
Objective: To learn and understand the significance of feedback mechanisms and anatomical terms.
Monday
Explain differences between positive and negative feedback mechanisms. Discuss feedback
Tuesday
Discuss anatomical and directional terms. Include body planes and dimensional terms.
Wednesday
Introduce a differentiated, multimedia learning activity designed to master the concepts discussed this week.
Thursday
Differentiated activity today
Friday
Finish differentiated activity and take a quiz over this week's topics
Monday
Explain differences between positive and negative feedback mechanisms. Discuss feedback
Tuesday
Discuss anatomical and directional terms. Include body planes and dimensional terms.
Wednesday
Introduce a differentiated, multimedia learning activity designed to master the concepts discussed this week.
Thursday
Differentiated activity today
Friday
Finish differentiated activity and take a quiz over this week's topics
Zoology 8/25-8/29
Objective this week: To learn the anatomy of basic invertebrates, including sponges and hydras and understand their importance to the ecosystem and your life.
Monday
Animal basics. What makes an animal what it is? Investigate animals online and share basic animal information via Edmodo. There will be a dichotomous key quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday
Anatomy and physiology of sponges. Discuss their importance to the environment
Wednesday
Dichotmous key quiz. Multimedia activity over sponges.
Thursday
Transition into freshwater hydras and jellyfish. Discuss differences.
Friday
Jellyfish specifics, types of jellyfish, jellyfish multimedia
Monday
Animal basics. What makes an animal what it is? Investigate animals online and share basic animal information via Edmodo. There will be a dichotomous key quiz on Wednesday.
Tuesday
Anatomy and physiology of sponges. Discuss their importance to the environment
Wednesday
Dichotmous key quiz. Multimedia activity over sponges.
Thursday
Transition into freshwater hydras and jellyfish. Discuss differences.
Friday
Jellyfish specifics, types of jellyfish, jellyfish multimedia
Biology 8/25-8/29
Objective(s) this week: To understand what life is.....and what life is not....and then learn what photosynthesis is and how it contributes to your life and all life around you, through the completion of video notes, a modular activity, and a quiz.
Monday:
Watch a lecture video over life properties. Complete the questions at the end of the lecture video, and submit the assignment via Edmodo.
Tuesday:
Discussion/reflection on life properties. Begin discussing photosynthesis. Introduce the basic equation of photosynthesis and the importance of the process.
Wednesday:
Introduce a modular activity over photosynthesis. This module will consist of two segments lasting two days.
Thursday
Conclude modular activity today. Reflect on photosynthesis
Friday
Photosynthesis reflection. Quiz at end of period
Monday:
Watch a lecture video over life properties. Complete the questions at the end of the lecture video, and submit the assignment via Edmodo.
Tuesday:
Discussion/reflection on life properties. Begin discussing photosynthesis. Introduce the basic equation of photosynthesis and the importance of the process.
Wednesday:
Introduce a modular activity over photosynthesis. This module will consist of two segments lasting two days.
Thursday
Conclude modular activity today. Reflect on photosynthesis
Friday
Photosynthesis reflection. Quiz at end of period
Friday, August 22, 2014
Life Science - Friday, 8/22
Today's objective: To understand what makes an organism "living" vs something else "non-living", and be able to explain to your classmates and parents why this is the case.
Please watch the video below as many times as you need to get a better understanding of the content. Write notes down as you go, pausing as needed to keep pace with the material. Be sure to submit the answers to the review questions when finished to my E Mail, which is jhadachek@usd107.org
Good luck!!
Please watch the video below as many times as you need to get a better understanding of the content. Write notes down as you go, pausing as needed to keep pace with the material. Be sure to submit the answers to the review questions when finished to my E Mail, which is jhadachek@usd107.org
Good luck!!
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Zoology 8/20-8/22
Objective this week: This week is officially, "Welcome Back Week" to school. I'm excited to have you back in the building and in class! Most of this week centers around familiarizing yourself with iPads, new teachers, awesome classes, and any new procedures dealing with all of those things. Your goal is to familiarize yourself with my classes and prepare for a great school year! Read on to find out the specifics:
Wednesday & Thursday
Begin discussing Zoology. Discuss reasons for taking the course, classroom rules, review leadership outcomes and Champions by Choice.
Friday
Review classroom leadership procedures, set up Edmodo accounts. Practice with Edmodo.
Wednesday & Thursday
Begin discussing Zoology. Discuss reasons for taking the course, classroom rules, review leadership outcomes and Champions by Choice.
Friday
Review classroom leadership procedures, set up Edmodo accounts. Practice with Edmodo.
Biology 8/20-8/22
Objective this week: This week is officially, "Welcome Back Week" to school. I'm excited to have you back in the building and in class! Most of this week centers around familiarizing yourself with iPads, new teachers, awesome classes, and any new procedures dealing with all of those things. Your goal is to familiarize yourself with my classes and prepare for a great school year! Read on to find out the specifics:
Wednesday
In class for approx. ten minutes. Give a basic ice-breaker for the class.
Thursday
Question & answer session about biology. Discuss facts about class, Champions by Choice, and why leadership in my classes is so important. Discuss Boys Town rules.
Friday
Review classroom leadership procedures, set up Edmodo accounts. Practice with Edmodo.
Wednesday
In class for approx. ten minutes. Give a basic ice-breaker for the class.
Thursday
Question & answer session about biology. Discuss facts about class, Champions by Choice, and why leadership in my classes is so important. Discuss Boys Town rules.
Friday
Review classroom leadership procedures, set up Edmodo accounts. Practice with Edmodo.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Life Science 5/19 - 5/21
Objective this week: To wrap up the reflection study and discuss the success of the school year and understanding of important content.
Monday
7th grade activity
Tuesday
Reflection projects/update journal
Wednesday
Reflection projects/update journal
Thursday
TBA
Monday
7th grade activity
Tuesday
Reflection projects/update journal
Wednesday
Reflection projects/update journal
Thursday
TBA
Anatomy 5/19 - 5/21
Objective this week: To take the final exam and reflect upon the success of the school year and understanding of important content.
Monday/Tuesday
Final exams and/or review for final exams
Wednesday
Reflection over important content
Thursday
TBA
Monday/Tuesday
Final exams and/or review for final exams
Wednesday
Reflection over important content
Thursday
TBA
Zoology 5/19 - 5/21
Objective this week: To take the final exam and reflect upon the success of the school year and understanding of important content.
Monday
Review for final exam
Tuesday
Final exam
Wednesday
Wrap up the course - finish rat dissection or bird watching route
Thursday
TBA
Biology 5/19 - 5/21
Objective this week: To wrap up the STEM project and to reflect on a very successful school year through discussion of understanding and importance of content.
Monday
Wrap up the STEM project. Discuss understanding of protozoans.
Tuesday
Earthworm dissection 1
Wednesday
Earthworm dissection 2
Thursday
TBA
Monday
Wrap up the STEM project. Discuss understanding of protozoans.
Tuesday
Earthworm dissection 1
Wednesday
Earthworm dissection 2
Thursday
TBA
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Anatomy Final ..... The Lowdown!!
Here's what you can expect from this year's Anatomy final:
Here are some things to study/key in on:
Anatomy Introduction
Integumentary system
Bones
Muscles
Nervous system
Special senses
Reproductive unit:
Digestive unit
**There may be other questions from material not listed on here as well. There should be approx. 5-6 questions per unit discussed in class.**
- There will be a maximum of 50 questions.
- The test will be comprehensive throughout the entire year
- The test will be on Quia and will be multiple choice.
Here are some things to study/key in on:
Anatomy Introduction
- understand directional terms
- understand positive and negative feedback
- understand afferent & efferent pathways
- know the difference between anatomy and physiology
Integumentary system
- know the basic functions of the skin, nails, hairs, glands
- burns - first second, third degree and rule of nines - what do these mean?
- trich - what is it?
- what are endocrine glands and what are exocrine glands?
- sebaceous glands and sebum - what are they?
Bones
- know functions of bones, what they do, how they work
- be able to identify bones from a picture, and/or name bones
Muscles
- sliding filament theory - how does it work?
- what are the functions of muscle?
Nervous system
- cerebrum, cerebellum ... what are they?
- gyri, sulci, corpous callosum - explain what these are
- hypothalamus, motor cortex, premotor cortex, frontal cortex, sensory cortexes - what do they do?
Special senses
- basic eye parts and ear parts - anatomy, bones of the middle ear, etc
Reproductive unit:
- male and female anatomy vocabulary words
- basic differences between the menstrual and ovarian cycles
- facts about STI's and contraception
- major events in the childbirth process
Digestive unit
- events of the digestive process
- mechanical vs chemical digestion
- functions of major organs and parts of the small intestine & stomach
**There may be other questions from material not listed on here as well. There should be approx. 5-6 questions per unit discussed in class.**
Monday, May 12, 2014
Life Science 5/12 - 5/16
Monday
Update changes in reflection project and video. Prepare data tables.
Tuesday - Thursday
Reflection projects this week
Friday
Mr. Hadachek absent. Work in class on reflection project report.
Update changes in reflection project and video. Prepare data tables.
Tuesday - Thursday
Reflection projects this week
Friday
Mr. Hadachek absent. Work in class on reflection project report.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Field Biology - Important Aquatic Insect Study Information:
Today in class we discussed your final field report for the school year - the aquatic insect study. Here are the requirements, how it will be graded, and when it's due:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13jcWtJJeQYm6TDEtagzibiy9kO5ZiLxVgp9gI_-MKec/edit?usp=sharing
Also, for reference, I've included a very helpful link for the identification of aquatic insect species below:
http://www.luresext.edu/aquaculture/insectID.htm
**THIS REPORT WILL BE DUE BY 4:15pm on WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 2014 OR NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN**
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13jcWtJJeQYm6TDEtagzibiy9kO5ZiLxVgp9gI_-MKec/edit?usp=sharing
Also, for reference, I've included a very helpful link for the identification of aquatic insect species below:
http://www.luresext.edu/aquaculture/insectID.htm
**THIS REPORT WILL BE DUE BY 4:15pm on WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 2014 OR NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN**
Field Biology 5/12 - 5/16
Objective this week: To wrap up the course and the aquatic field study project.
Monday
Aquatic study - Lake Emerson
Tuesday
Complete the aquatic study and sampling. Prepare journal for completion
Wednesday
Add information to your aquatic journals. These journals are due tomorrow.
Thursday
Aquatic insect journals are due today. Finish them up! This is the last day for class (Seniors last day).
Friday
No class
Anatomy 5/12 - 5/16
Objective this week: To finish the cat dissection and assess understanding of major systems learned throughout the year with a practical exam.
Monday, Tuesday
Wrap up cat dissection and review for Wednesday's cat practical
Wednesday
Cat practical. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this practical.
Thursday
Begin discussing the urinary system and prepare for the final next week.
Friday
Open study for final - Mr. Hadachek absent today.
Monday, Tuesday
Wrap up cat dissection and review for Wednesday's cat practical
Wednesday
Cat practical. There is a 100/85 performance objective on this practical.
Thursday
Begin discussing the urinary system and prepare for the final next week.
Friday
Open study for final - Mr. Hadachek absent today.
Zoology 5/12 - 5/16
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned from the mammal unit with a rat dissection and learn the basics of cryptozoology.
Monday
Rat dissection day one
Tuesday
Rat dissection day two
Wednesday
Final for Seniors and wrap up rat dissection
Thursday
Cryptozoology basics
Friday
Mr. Hadachek absent - Senior day @9am (class will be in Little Theater)
Monday
Rat dissection day one
Tuesday
Rat dissection day two
Wednesday
Final for Seniors and wrap up rat dissection
Thursday
Cryptozoology basics
Friday
Mr. Hadachek absent - Senior day @9am (class will be in Little Theater)
Biology 5/12 - 5/16
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester on a hands-on/inquiry-based learning project that will demonstrate a higher level of understanding of content.
Monday
Continue working on the water filtration project
Tuesday
Water filtration project design & testing
Wednesday
Water filtration project design & testing
Thursday
Filtration project (final version) due today.
Friday
Mr. Hadachek absent today - complete word search puzzles due MONDAY.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Afternoon Classes 5/7:
If you missed today, there was a sub. My Field Biology students and I went on a field trip. Here's what you missed:
Anatomy:
Do questions 17,19,20,22,23,27,31, and critical thinking #1 on pages 906-907. Consult the review on pages 903-905 and/or Chapter 24 itself for help with these questions. Also we did a word search puzzle and you need to define the words in the word search. Both of these will be due tomorrow by class. You can stop by in the morning and get help with these questions if you'd like, I will be here by 7:30am at the absolute latest.
Here is the link for the word search...print it off and turn it in by class tomorrow. The DEFINITIONS should be your top priority on this and then the word search:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUOEZWMGJNWW11SWQ1aC1TRjRCTU9pQllQVmxF/edit?usp=sharing
Life Science:
We worked on two word searches today; you need to finish both of these by class tomorrow. Be sure to do the definitions first, as they should be your top priority. Here are the word searches to print out/work on:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUNVE2UVBUc01oNk9tcld5amhqOHlYdEFodmVr/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUMlgzYVQ2VVNXRzYwenlGVFVWMjVuWWpmRjVv/edit?usp=sharing
Anatomy:
Do questions 17,19,20,22,23,27,31, and critical thinking #1 on pages 906-907. Consult the review on pages 903-905 and/or Chapter 24 itself for help with these questions. Also we did a word search puzzle and you need to define the words in the word search. Both of these will be due tomorrow by class. You can stop by in the morning and get help with these questions if you'd like, I will be here by 7:30am at the absolute latest.
Here is the link for the word search...print it off and turn it in by class tomorrow. The DEFINITIONS should be your top priority on this and then the word search:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUOEZWMGJNWW11SWQ1aC1TRjRCTU9pQllQVmxF/edit?usp=sharing
Life Science:
We worked on two word searches today; you need to finish both of these by class tomorrow. Be sure to do the definitions first, as they should be your top priority. Here are the word searches to print out/work on:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUNVE2UVBUc01oNk9tcld5amhqOHlYdEFodmVr/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-helmxU-diUMlgzYVQ2VVNXRzYwenlGVFVWMjVuWWpmRjVv/edit?usp=sharing
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Life Science 5/5 - 5/9
Objective this week: Apply learned concepts to a reflection project. Learning will be assessed through in-field questions, quizzes, and updates to their Google journals.
Monday
Outside for reflection project planning
Tuesday
Track meet - remaining students will work on reflection project.
Wednesday
Reflection project
Thursday
Reflection project
Friday
MAPS testing - all 7th graders.
Monday
Outside for reflection project planning
Tuesday
Track meet - remaining students will work on reflection project.
Wednesday
Reflection project
Thursday
Reflection project
Friday
MAPS testing - all 7th graders.
Field Biology 5/5 - 5/9
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester with hands-on field work. Learning will be assessed through directed questions and completion of a field journal.
Monday
Aquatic field study - Emerson Lake
Tuesday
Aquatic field study - Emerson Lake
Wednesday
Marsh scavenger hunt field trip
Thursday/Friday
Field work and completion of field journals
Monday
Aquatic field study - Emerson Lake
Tuesday
Aquatic field study - Emerson Lake
Wednesday
Marsh scavenger hunt field trip
Thursday/Friday
Field work and completion of field journals
Anatomy 5/5 - 5/9
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the year to a dissected cat specimen. Learning will be assessed through dissection packet questions/answers and lab quizzes.
Monday
Cat dissection - digestive system and lab quiz.
Tuesday
Cat dissection - finish digestive system and begin discussing cardiovascular system
Wednesday
Cat dissection - respiratory system (video 7th period)
Thursday/Friday
Cat dissection wrap-up and review for cat practical
Monday
Cat dissection - digestive system and lab quiz.
Tuesday
Cat dissection - finish digestive system and begin discussing cardiovascular system
Wednesday
Cat dissection - respiratory system (video 7th period)
Thursday/Friday
Cat dissection wrap-up and review for cat practical
Zoology 5/5 - 5/9
Objective this week: To apply concepts learned throughout the semester to field work & animal identification, with learning assessed through quiz work and successful answering of directed field questions. We will also introduce mammals this week.
Monday
Bird practical; there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test. Begin the introduction of mammals.
Tuesday
Bird watching route today
Wednesday
Mammal discussion/assignment
Thursday
Field work - animal identification/application of semester concepts
Friday
Mammals of Kansas
Monday
Bird practical; there is a 100/85 performance objective on this test. Begin the introduction of mammals.
Tuesday
Bird watching route today
Wednesday
Mammal discussion/assignment
Thursday
Field work - animal identification/application of semester concepts
Friday
Mammals of Kansas
Biology 5/5 - 5/9
Objective this week: To understand the importance of Protista through a STEM activity where we will build filtered survival drinking straws. Learning will be assessed through a quiz on Monday, as well as the overall plan developed by the group for the STEM project.
Monday
Protista quiz and STEM project
Tuesday
STEM - begin gathering materials
Wednesday
STEM project
Thursday
STEM project. The project should be WELL underway at this point.
Friday
MAPS Testing first period
Monday
Protista quiz and STEM project
Tuesday
STEM - begin gathering materials
Wednesday
STEM project
Thursday
STEM project. The project should be WELL underway at this point.
Friday
MAPS Testing first period
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Biology Quiz Monday - Protista
Here's what to study for the protista quiz on Monday:
Protista Basics and Protozoans:
Radiolarians and Foraminiferans:
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly:
Sample Test Question:
List three ways algae is important to either you, oil companies, and/or other living things
Format:
Protista Basics and Protozoans:
- Are they prokaryotic or eukaryotic? What does this mean?
- Are they single-celled or multi-celled?
- Do they reproduce sexually, asexually, or both? (you don't need to know the names binary fission or conjugation)
- Understand how amoebas feed (phagocytosis) and how they move
- Protozoans are "animal-like". Why are they given this recognition?
- What are differences between cilia and flagella?
Radiolarians and Foraminiferans:
- Understand the importance of these creatures to our life/environment (limestone facts?)
- What are "tests"?
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly:
- Be able to explain how algae plays such a huge role in the lives of organisms around the world
- Be able to explain how malaria and South American Trypanosomiasis is spread
Sample Test Question:
List three ways algae is important to either you, oil companies, and/or other living things
Format:
- 15 - 20 points, short answer/multiple choice/fill-in (questions will show life relevance)
Zoology Bird Practical - What to Expect and Date Change
The date for the bird practical has been pushed back to Monday 5/5. Here are some things to key in on for that test:
External Anatomy:
Internal Anatomy:
Critical Thinking Questions:
External Anatomy:
- Differences between feathers (contour, down)
- Anatomy of a feather (shaft, barbs, barbules)
- Be able to distinguish between primaries, secondaries, and coverts
- Uropygial gland - be able to locate it and give its function
Internal Anatomy:
- Respiratory system - locate trachea and general area of air sacs
- Digestive system - anything discussed in class is fair game here.....esophagus, crop and gizzard (plus functions of each), proventriculus, small intestine, cloaca (and any functions of these).
- Kidneys - Be able to identify.
- Syrinx - identify and function
- Male vs. Female .... how to tell? Identify ovaries and testes.
Critical Thinking Questions:
- There will be a couple of these .... be able to apply what you've learned to the bird's life; "If a bird was built differently, how would not having a ______________ affect the bird and how would it have to adapt?" Several questions like these will be on the test. Study the anatomy of the birds, how they are specialized for flight, etc to help answer this.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Miss Class Today (4/28)? Here's the scoop:
Biology:
We did the modular activity today. This assignment is due by the end of class tomorrow, so it's critical that you work on it so you stay within the school's homework policy. Read through this assignment and click on the links to complete it. If you can't print it out, no problemo! Just answer and send via E Mail to my school E Mail address! The lab portion (Module 5) you will have to do in class.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLvXatpHrZDQXeWvmWebm1psR51D5RQ9L2H-eq3cI9o/edit?usp=sharing
Zoology:
We updated our bird watching journals on Google Drive, including the pictures we took. Please do this ASAP.
Life Science:
Modular activity over the importance of algae
Anatomy:
Cat dissection. See me about procedure question set #1 if you missed (Hunter).
We did the modular activity today. This assignment is due by the end of class tomorrow, so it's critical that you work on it so you stay within the school's homework policy. Read through this assignment and click on the links to complete it. If you can't print it out, no problemo! Just answer and send via E Mail to my school E Mail address! The lab portion (Module 5) you will have to do in class.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLvXatpHrZDQXeWvmWebm1psR51D5RQ9L2H-eq3cI9o/edit?usp=sharing
Zoology:
We updated our bird watching journals on Google Drive, including the pictures we took. Please do this ASAP.
Life Science:
Modular activity over the importance of algae
Anatomy:
Cat dissection. See me about procedure question set #1 if you missed (Hunter).
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Lesson Plans 4/28 - 5/2
Time Codes:
Biology 0:43
Zoology 2:17
Anatomy 2:58
Field Biology 3:40
Life Science 4:51
Life Science 4/28 - 5/2
Objective this week: To learn what microscopic life forms exist in the water you use for recreational activities. Learning will be assessed through lab work and directed questions.
Monday
Lake water lab today - protista. Complete lab handout.
The handout can be found at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12pofftCPC9kBJHIJLDOP04NhFpa0WWbufeoG6jbilTI/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday
Track meet today - yesterday's lab handout due for all students. Any student not in track will begin setup of their reflection project
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - video today
Thursday, Friday
Reflection projects on these days
Monday
Lake water lab today - protista. Complete lab handout.
The handout can be found at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12pofftCPC9kBJHIJLDOP04NhFpa0WWbufeoG6jbilTI/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday
Track meet today - yesterday's lab handout due for all students. Any student not in track will begin setup of their reflection project
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - video today
Thursday, Friday
Reflection projects on these days
Field Biology 4/28 - 5/2
Objective this week: To successfully complete an aquatic insect study and to continue preparing for the city wide cleanup. Learning will be assessed through directed questions to students while in the field.
Monday
Project CLEAN continued; finalize the flyer for businesses. PR work on the lesson plan blog. Review business list and place sign up sheet in office for city cleanup.
Tuesday
Distribute flyers to downtown businesses
Wednesday
Field trip to Manhattan, KS
Thursday
Reflect on field trip and enter data into aquatic insect journals
Friday
Aquatic insect study at Emerson Lake
Monday
Project CLEAN continued; finalize the flyer for businesses. PR work on the lesson plan blog. Review business list and place sign up sheet in office for city cleanup.
Tuesday
Distribute flyers to downtown businesses
Wednesday
Field trip to Manhattan, KS
Thursday
Reflect on field trip and enter data into aquatic insect journals
Friday
Aquatic insect study at Emerson Lake
Anatomy 4/28 - 5/2
Objective this week: To understand key principles of lessons throughout the year via cat dissection. Learning will be assessed through directed student questions as well as a quiz at the end of the week.
Monday, Tuesday
Cat dissection - external anatomy and cardiovascular system.
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - video
Thursday, Friday
Cat dissection - cardiovascular system and digestive system plus quiz over these areas
Monday, Tuesday
Cat dissection - external anatomy and cardiovascular system.
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - video
Thursday, Friday
Cat dissection - cardiovascular system and digestive system plus quiz over these areas
Zoology 4/28 - 5/2
Objective this week: To understand and master the internal and external components of a bird's anatomy through dissection. Assessment of learning will be evident through successful completion of a dissection lab practical by the end of this week.
Monday
Make necessary additions to bird watching journals. Internal dissection of birds
Tuesday
Finish bird dissection as necessary and begin studying for Friday's dissection practical
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - bird video
Thursday
Open review for bird practical
Friday
Bird practical today - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this practical
Monday
Make necessary additions to bird watching journals. Internal dissection of birds
Tuesday
Finish bird dissection as necessary and begin studying for Friday's dissection practical
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - bird video
Thursday
Open review for bird practical
Friday
Bird practical today - there is a 100/85 performance objective on this practical
Biology 4/28 - 5/2
Objective this week: To understand different aspects of the protista. Learning will be assessed through successful, accurate completion of a modular activity as well as a quiz on Friday.
Monday
Modular activity - protista (multiple components)
Tuesday
Modular activity continued (finish components)
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - watch video
Thursday
Review for protista quiz
Friday
Protista quiz 1
Monday
Modular activity - protista (multiple components)
Tuesday
Modular activity continued (finish components)
Wednesday
Hadachek absent - watch video
Thursday
Review for protista quiz
Friday
Protista quiz 1
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Anatomy Assignment due Tuesday 4/29
Please read this article link:
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/04/health/the-cnn-10-healing-the-future/?frame=1&hpt=hp_c2
The article lists several reasons as to why this device might be helpful for people. Write a review of the article in complete sentences and explain the benefits. Then discuss your thoughts on what sort of consequences this device may cause. This needs to be written in paragraph form and will be worth ten points.
http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/04/health/the-cnn-10-healing-the-future/?frame=1&hpt=hp_c2
The article lists several reasons as to why this device might be helpful for people. Write a review of the article in complete sentences and explain the benefits. Then discuss your thoughts on what sort of consequences this device may cause. This needs to be written in paragraph form and will be worth ten points.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Biology Assignment due 4/25:
Using the worksheet found at the link below, answer the questions and submit to me. You can either print off a hard copy and submit the answers or you can E Mail me the answers to my school E Mail address (this is probably the easiest option of the two)......this will be due at the beginning of class, 4/25 (8:15am). If you have questions, please E Mail me your questions/concerns or visit with me before school to get help with the assignment. Thanks.
Assignment link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-DmDuRlhC8eWLyZhJvflnbXM-ZfQxdyjz-JXPkgl0A/edit?usp=sharing
Assignment link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-DmDuRlhC8eWLyZhJvflnbXM-ZfQxdyjz-JXPkgl0A/edit?usp=sharing
Field Biology Assignment 4/23
Objective: Your goal today is to expand upon your learning and understanding of the life cycle of an aquatic insect. Choose an aquatic insect of your choice from the five selections below:
- Mayfly
- Dragonfly
- Damselfly
- Water Boatman
- Backswimmers
Now do the following via E Mail submission and complete sentences:
- Find a web site that discusses the aquatic insect.
- Review the website and write down at least five interesting facts you learned from the website regarding it's lifecycle, eating habits, body plan, etc. (+5)
- Share the web-site URL with me as a link (+2)
- Find a YouTube video dealing with the life cycle of one of these insects. Watch the video.
- Write down a minimum of three facts about this video and explain why you chose it (+3)
- Share the YouTube video with me as a link (+2)
This will be due tomorrow 4/24/14 by class.
Here's an example of how to set up the assignment E Mail:
Web-site Link: (put URL link here)
Interesting web site facts:
YouTube Link: (put URL link here)
Interesting video facts/why did I choose this?
Monday, April 21, 2014
Life Science 4/22 - 4/25
Objective this week: To work on the reflection project, finalize your study plan, and share your journal with me in Google Drive.
Tuesday - Friday
Differentiated group work: Work on the reflection project, share your journal with me in Google Drive, and begin your reflection research.
Tuesday - Friday
Differentiated group work: Work on the reflection project, share your journal with me in Google Drive, and begin your reflection research.
Field Biology 4/22 - 4/25
Objective this week: To work on the CLEAN project and prepare for the aquatic insect study
Tuesday
CLEAN project - discuss, prepare, clean.
Wednesday - Friday
Aquatic insect life cycles and CLEAN project as needed
Tuesday
CLEAN project - discuss, prepare, clean.
Wednesday - Friday
Aquatic insect life cycles and CLEAN project as needed
Anatomy 4/22 - 4/25
Objective this week: To understand the functionality of the digestive system through classroom lecture and hands-on dissection procedure.
Tuesday & Wednesday
Begin discussing major structures of the digestive system
Thursday & Friday
Cat dissection & analysis of it's digestive system
Tuesday & Wednesday
Begin discussing major structures of the digestive system
Thursday & Friday
Cat dissection & analysis of it's digestive system
Zoology 4/22 - 4/25
Objective this week: To learn the anatomy of a bird through a pigeon dissection & continue our bird watching journals
Tuesday
Update bird watching journals. Begin bird dissection #1 - external anatomy.
Wednesday
Bird dissection #2 - internal anatomy.
Thursday
Bird watching route #2.
Friday
Update journal. Bird watching journal route #3.
Tuesday
Update bird watching journals. Begin bird dissection #1 - external anatomy.
Wednesday
Bird dissection #2 - internal anatomy.
Thursday
Bird watching route #2.
Friday
Update journal. Bird watching journal route #3.
Biology 4/22 - 4/25
Objective this week: To work on the semester reflection project and the Google Doc that must accompany it.
Tuesday
Much of the class will be gone today for the track meet. Work on the reflection project and add specifics to your testable idea. Share the Google Doc with me.
Wednesday
Create a hypothesis to add to the reflection project. This will help narrow your focus in the project itself. All proposals must be completed - and shared with me - by Friday of this week.
Thursday, Friday
Kingdom Protista/reflection projects
Tuesday
Much of the class will be gone today for the track meet. Work on the reflection project and add specifics to your testable idea. Share the Google Doc with me.
Wednesday
Create a hypothesis to add to the reflection project. This will help narrow your focus in the project itself. All proposals must be completed - and shared with me - by Friday of this week.
Thursday, Friday
Kingdom Protista/reflection projects
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Music Review Battles
Here is a new idea I thought about for a review .... I call them, "Music Review" battles where we have a friendly competition between two groups of students. They write as much as they can on the board based of what knowledge they've retained, and then I have them switch off with other students in the group and they add to the content on the board. All while jamming out to some righteous tunes! We then reflect on accuracy when finished.
Here's a pair-off between two students discussing bird adaptations ..... being inspired by Van Halen's "Jump"!
Biology Reflection Project Info .....
Here are the guidelines for the reflection project for biology:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/104ADvIV20uBwFc6pSif_UYJegwpr90Ounjmx_x18iHc/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/104ADvIV20uBwFc6pSif_UYJegwpr90Ounjmx_x18iHc/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Life Science .... Reflection Project Specifics
Here are the specifics for the Life Science Reflection Project:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17NaRqCGG_b3My2BdjNP-m_3QDsV0K0nW5KDULAx0_ZE/edit?usp=sharing
Here are specifics for how to change formats in Google Drive:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17NaRqCGG_b3My2BdjNP-m_3QDsV0K0nW5KDULAx0_ZE/edit?usp=sharing
Here are specifics for how to change formats in Google Drive:
Field Biology Aquatic Insect Study Journal Setup
Here are the specifics for the journal you need to set up for the aquatic insect study:
Here is a video on how to make changes to Google Docs to customize the look of it. I have also included a link to this video in the assignment specifics above:
Monday, April 14, 2014
Biology Test Teaser .....
......try to answer this question:
4. As the years go by, bacteria have remained very small, simple living organisms. In terms of the future, is it in their advantage to become more complex, or to remain small and simple for long term survival? Explain. (+4)
4. As the years go by, bacteria have remained very small, simple living organisms. In terms of the future, is it in their advantage to become more complex, or to remain small and simple for long term survival? Explain. (+4)
Anatomy Class - Review for Thursday's Test:
Here is the review for Thursday's reproductive unit/pregnancy test:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hqPZkdn9UB91VtDAQQ6ZhcJIw_LvzJP2hJeqVee-ck/edit?usp=sharing
Let me know if you have any questions in class or by E Mail. Thanks!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18hqPZkdn9UB91VtDAQQ6ZhcJIw_LvzJP2hJeqVee-ck/edit?usp=sharing
Let me know if you have any questions in class or by E Mail. Thanks!
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Aquatic Field Study
My Field Biology students recently went out to investigate aquatic animals. We are beginning our spring field study over aquatic insects....stay tuned for updates!!!
A Practical Guide to Bird Beaks
Here is a video highlighting useful information about bird beaks as explained by one of my students:
Life Science 4/14 - 4/17
Objective this week: To create an end-of-year reflection project that will demonstrate understanding of important content throughout both semesters.
Monday
Finish earthworm dissection. Dissection packet due today. Also discuss planaria lab
Tuesday
Begin nature trail journal and brainstorm for your end of year project
Wednesday
Nature trail work and review for worm quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
Nature trail work and worm quiz.
Monday
Finish earthworm dissection. Dissection packet due today. Also discuss planaria lab
Tuesday
Begin nature trail journal and brainstorm for your end of year project
Wednesday
Nature trail work and review for worm quiz tomorrow.
Thursday
Nature trail work and worm quiz.
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