Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - B DAY - WUP#12

WARM UP #12

Objective:

Students will explore the various types of speciation in order to evaluate the effects of geographic isolation between species.

Big Idea #1 -- Learning Objective 1.23 
The student is able to justify the selection of data that address questions related to reproductive isolation and speciation.

Warm Up:

1.  Using your textbook Define reproductive isolation and provide 2 examples from Ch. 24.
2.  Analyze and interpret the findings of the data contained in the following graph,  found on page 494.

Classwork:

• Begin reviewing Root Word Exam List #3
• Complete Presentation of Reproduction Barriers/Concept Maps
• Text 2 Mind Maps (due tomorrow)  
• Notes Ch. 24.2
  "Speciation can take place with or with out geographic isolation"

Closure:

Exit Ticket

Homework:

• 
  

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #7

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This river is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River.  
• This river's watershed includes the town of Frederick, Md., 

1 Clue:

• Home to an aqueduct that once carried the Chesapeake and Ohio canal

4 Pictures:

This is your fifth 2-1-4 in the series.  The fourth was correctly guessed by Divesh.  Way to go Divesh!! 

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through your own research.    

SAT Word of the Day:

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Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Begin reviewing Root Word Exam List #3

Writing Prompts:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

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Thursday, October 25, 2012 - DAY - WUP#11

WARM UP #11

Objective:

Students will utilize text strategies in order to outline the various modes of  reproductive isolation.

Warm Up:

• Briefly review and prepare for Root Word Quiz #2 (5 minutes)

Classwork:

• Root Word Quiz #2
• Presentation of Reproduction Barriers
• Ch. 24 Concept Maps 
• Discuss Ch. 24 Photabulary

Homework:

• Continue Ch. 24 Photabulary

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #7

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This river is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River.  
• This river's watershed includes the town of Frederick, Md., 

1 Clue:

• Home to an aqueduct that once carried the Chesapeake and Ohio canal

4 Pictures:

This is your fifth 2-1-4 in the series.  The fourth was correctly guessed by Divesh.  Way to go Divesh!! 

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through your own research.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Tuesday, October 23 – ARBITRATOR (n.) – one who settles controversy between two sides
The labor union and the auto maker had to consult an arbitrator to help solve the
problems caused by the merger.

Wednesday, October 24 – ASCETIC (n.) – one who practices restraint as a means of
self-discipline, usually religious
Mahatma Gandhi is often thought to be the epitome of an ascetic.

Thursday, October 25 – ASSUAGE (v.) – to ease; to pacify
The mother assuaged her child’s fear of the dark by providing a night light.

Friday, October 26 – ATONE (v.) – to apologize, to make amends
Some people never atone for their mistakes because they just keep making them.

Announcements:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - B DAY - WUP#10

WARM UP #10

Objective:

Students will utilize text strategies in order to outline the various modes of  reproductive isolation.

Warm Up:

• In your own words, explain the differences between the following writing terms:
• delineate
• describe
• contrast
• Contrast pre-zygotic barriers against post-zygotic barriers in your own terms.

Classwork:

• In your lab groups, using your randomly selected topics, along with the assigned prompts, complete a visual that outlines your topic.
• Group Work
• Ch. 24 Concept Maps 

Homework:

• Continue Ch. 24 Photabulary

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #7

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This river is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River.  
• This river's watershed includes the town of Frederick, Md., 

1 Clue:

• Home to an aqueduct that once carried the Chesapeake and Ohio canal

4 Pictures:

This is your fifth 2-1-4 in the series.  The fourth was correctly guessed by Divesh.  Way to go Divesh!! 

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through your own research.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Tuesday, October 23 – ARBITRATOR (n.) – one who settles controversy between two sides
The labor union and the auto maker had to consult an arbitrator to help solve the
problems caused by the merger.

Wednesday, October 24 – ASCETIC (n.) – one who practices restraint as a means of
self-discipline, usually religious
Mahatma Gandhi is often thought to be the epitome of an ascetic.

Thursday, October 25 – ASSUAGE (v.) – to ease; to pacify
The mother assuaged her child’s fear of the dark by providing a night light.

Friday, October 26 – ATONE (v.) – to apologize, to make amends
Some people never atone for their mistakes because they just keep making them.

Announcements:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.

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Friday, October 19, 2012 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - A DAY -- WUP#9

WARM UP #9

Objective:

Students will . . .

review their answers to a written exam.

Warm Up:

• Define the following terms:
• microevolution
• macroevolution
• speciation

Classwork:

1. Review answers to Ch. 24 Exam

Homework:

• Photabulary - Ch. 24 

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #5

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• Established around 1800 and lobbied by Helen Shaw to retain as a nature preserve in the Washington Area
• Home to a huge Washington area marsh, replete with lotus flowers and cattails.

1 Clue:

• Located within 15 minutes of Parkdale High School

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Valerie.  Way to go Valerie!! 

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Tuesday, October 23 – ARBITRATOR (n.) – one who settles controversy between two
sides
The labor union and the auto maker had to consult an arbitrator to help solve the
problems caused by the merger.

Wednesday, October 24 – ASCETIC (n.) – one who practices restraint as a means of
self-discipline, usually religious
Mahatma Gandhi is often thought to be the epitome of an ascetic.

Thursday, October 25 – ASSUAGE (v.) – to ease; to pacify
The mother assuaged her child’s fear of the dark by providing a night light.

Friday, October 26 – ATONE (v.) – to apologize, to make amends
Some people never atone for their mistakes because they just keep making them.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - B DAY #7

WARM UP #7

Objective:

Students will . . .

demonstrate their understanding of concepts related to the evolution of populations through a written exam.

Warm Up:

• Pick up answer sheet

Classwork:

1. Complete the 2nd part of the Ch. 23 Exam

Homework:

• Study for Root Word Quiz Thursday
• Begin Reading Ch. 24

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #5

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• Established around 1800 and lobbied by Helen Shaw to retain as a nature preserve in the Washington Area
• Home to a huge Washington area marsh, replete with lotus flowers and cattails.

1 Clue:

• Located within 15 minutes of Parkdale High School

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Valerie.  Way to go Valerie!! 

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Monday, October 15 – ANOMALY (n.) – something that does not fit into the normal order.
While he was viewing the sky one night, he noticed an anomaly in one of the
constellations and wondered if it could be a UFO.

Tuesday, October 16 – ANTECHAMBER (n.) – a waiting room
The president had the reporter wait in the antechamber before the press conference.

Wednesday, October 17 – ANXIETY (n.) – uneasiness
The student had just finished driver’s education, but he was still anticipating the drivng test with anxiety.

Thursday, October 18 – APOCALYPSE (n.) – total devastation; the end of the world
After hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, some thought that it was surely a sign of the apocalypse.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - #6

WARM UP #6

Objective:

Students will . . .

demonstrate their understanding of concepts related to the evolution of populations through a written exam.

Warm Up:

• Pick up answer sheet

Classwork:

1. Exam Chapter 23 

Homework:

• Study for Root Word Quiz Wednesday
• Begin Reading Ch. 24

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #4

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This location was established in 1947 as a nature reserve.
• It is the home to endless marshes, mangroves and alligator holes.

1 Clue:

• Located in Southeastern United States 

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Bunmi.  Way to go Bunmi!! 

Once you've determined the location, please email me or leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment or send an email with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Monday, October 15 – ANOMALY (n.) – something that does not fit into the normal order.
While he was viewing the sky one night, he noticed an anomaly in one of the
constellations and wondered if it could be a UFO.

Tuesday, October 16 – ANTECHAMBER (n.) – a waiting room
The president had the reporter wait in the antechamber before the press conference.

Wednesday, October 17 – ANXIETY (n.) – uneasiness
The student had just finished driver’s education, but he was still anticipating the drivng test with anxiety.

Thursday, October 18 – APOCALYPSE (n.) – total devastation; the end of the world
After hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, some thought that it was surely a sign of the apocalypse.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

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Hardy Weinberg Homework Problems 

Homework Answers

Monday, October 15, 2012 - DAY

WARM UP #5

Objective:

Students will . . .

review concepts related to the evolution of populations in order to prepare for an exam.

Warm Up:

• Pick up handout from Breyana's Desk.
• You may have to staple the pages
• Begin working on the handout only completing 1 - 2

Classwork:

1. Review WUP
2. Grade Natural Selection Lab 

Homework:

• Study for Exam - Exam Tuesday
• Study for Root Word Quiz Wednesday
• Begin Reading Ch. 24
• HW Practice Problems
• Review Video if you need additional practice with HW 

AP Biology: Hardy Weinberg Problem Set from Rene McCormick on Vimeo.

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #4

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This location was established in 1947 as a nature reserve.
• It is the home to endless marshes, mangroves and alligator holes.

1 Clue:

• Located in Southeastern United States 

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Bunmi.  Way to go Bunmi!! 

Once you've determined the location, please email me or leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment or send an email with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Monday, October 15 – ANOMALY (n.) – something that does not fit into the normal order.
While he was viewing the sky one night, he noticed an anomaly in one of the
constellations and wondered if it could be a UFO.

Tuesday, October 16 – ANTECHAMBER (n.) – a waiting room
The president had the reporter wait in the antechamber before the press conference.

Wednesday, October 17 – ANXIETY (n.) – uneasiness
The student had just finished driver’s education, but he was still anticipating the drivng test with anxiety.

Thursday, October 18 – APOCALYPSE (n.) – total devastation; the end of the world
After hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, some thought that it was surely a sign of the apocalypse.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

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Friday, October 12, 2012 - A DAY

WARM UP #4

Objective:

Students will . . .

review concepts related to the evolution of populations in order to prepare for an exam.

Warm Up:

• Identify the topics you are having the most trouble with.  Please include the Section #. 
• What about the concept/topic/idea do you not understand.  
• Identify the topics you feel you are an expert on and explain why.  

Classwork:

1. Review WUP
2. Station Review for Exam Ch. 23 
3. Grade Natural Selection Lab 

Homework:

• Study for Exam - Exam Monday

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #4

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This location was established in 1947 as a nature reserve.
• It is the home to endless marshes, mangroves and alligator holes.

1 Clue:

• Located in Southeastern United States 

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Bunmi.  Way to go Bunmi!! 

Once you've determined the location, please email me or leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment or send an email with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Tuesday, October 9 – AMELIORATED (v.) – to improve or make better
Peer Mediation tries to ameliorate student differences by giving them a forum in which to
speak.

Wednesday, October 10 – AMEND (v.) – to change for the better, improve
The School Board wanted to amend the Student Code of Conduct so that it could be more
easily understood.

Thursday, October 11 – AMIABLE (adj.) – friendly, affable
The new cat seemed very amiable because he allowed everyone to pet him.

Friday, October 12 – AMOROUS (adj.) – relating to or showing love
Romeo and Juliet are always remembered because they were an amorous young couple.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

Important Links:

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Thursday, October 11, 2012 - B DAY

WARM UP #3

Objective:

Students will . . .

review concepts related to evolution of populations in order to prepare for an exam.  

Warm Up:

• Mrs. Berkeley absent

Classwork:

1. Review WUP
2. Complete Notes:  Ch. 23 - Evolution of Populations
3. Grade Natural Selection Lab 

Homework:

• Continue Study Guide Chapter 23:  Evolution of Populations
• Will be collected for credit on Monday
• Test Your Knowledge Multiple Choice (1 - 22)

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #4

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This location was established in 1947 as a nature reserve.
• It is the home to endless marshes, mangroves and alligator holes.

1 Clue:

• Located in Southeastern United States 

4 Pictures:

This is your fourth 2-1-4 in the series.  The third was correctly guessed by Bunmi.  Way to go Bunmi!! 

Once you've determined the location, please email me or leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment or send an email with the correct location will receive the bonus points.  Once you complete the challenge, try to learn at least one more thing about the location through this video.    

SAT Word of the Day:

Tuesday, October 9 – AMELIORATED (v.) – to improve or make better
Peer Mediation tries to ameliorate student differences by giving them a forum in which to
speak.

Wednesday, October 10 – AMEND (v.) – to change for the better, improve
The School Board wanted to amend the Student Code of Conduct so that it could be more
easily understood.

Thursday, October 11 – AMIABLE (adj.) – friendly, affable
The new cat seemed very amiable because he allowed everyone to pet him.

Friday, October 12 – AMOROUS (adj.) – relating to or showing love
Romeo and Juliet are always remembered because they were an amorous young couple.

Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members for the Natural Selection Lab.

Important Links:

www.tinyurl.com/thebuzzwithberk

www.tinyurl.com/berkeleysymbaloo

www.edmodo.com -- Group Access 9nr351

twitter:  @thebuzzwithberk

study chat room:  www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

www.masteringbiology.com

Student Access Code:

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