Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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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