Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - A DAY

WARM UP #6

Objective:
Students will . . .
complete notes and an activity in order to understand how Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium is established and what assumptions and conditions are necessary to reach Equilibrium.

Warm Up:

• For those that read our blog on a daily basis, there will be a Pop Quiz today (based on yesterday's discussion/video)!
• Upon entering the room, quietly begin the pop quiz found on your desk.  Please turn over once you are done.

Classwork:

1. Review WUP
2. Announce Happy Birthdays!!
3. Notes:  Ch. 23 - Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium
4. Photabulary HW Check
5. Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Video (time permitting)
6. Computer lab to work on Data Analysis - Tomorrow

Homework:

• Continue working on Natural Selection Lab

• Edmodo Poll
• Photabulary - Ch. 23

• The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #2

  3 Bonus Points towards next exam

  2 Facts

  This location has been standing for little over 200 years.
  This location overlooks one of our country's most important rivers.

  1 Clue

  Located within a 30 - 40 minute drive from Parkdale High School.

  4 Pictures

  

   

  
  

  

   

  This is your second 2-1-4 in the series.  The first was correctly guessed by Ms. Breyana Addison.  Way to go Breyana!! 

  
  

  Once you figure this location out, 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.  Here’s a link to a video on DE streaming you might want to share related to this mystery place.

SAT Words:

Wednesday, September 19 – AGGRANDIZE (v.) – to increase r make greater
In the medieval history class, we learned that dukes would aggrandize their territory by attacking nearby castles.

Thursday, September 20 – AGHAST (adj.) – struck by amazement or terror
Jose’s parents were aghast after seeing his report card with all A’s on it.

Friday, September 21 – AGORAPHOBIA (n.) – an abnormal fear of open or public places
The students who wander the hall during classes do not suffer from agoraphobia.

Monday, September 24 – AKIMBO (adj.) – with hands on hips and elbows extending outwards
When Maria came home very late one evening her mother was waiting for her at the door with arms akimbo.

Tuesday, September 25 – ALACRITY (n.) – speed, readiness
The 9th graders greeted the Biology H.S.A. with great alacrity because they had been taught well.

Wednesday, September 26 – ALGID (adj.) – frigid, cold
The temporary classroom was not algid because it had its own heating system.

Thursday, September 27 – ALLAY (v.) – to soothe, assuage
The coach allayed his player’s fears about playing a team which had never lost a game.

Announcements:

• Laminated Mini Folders are due!!
• 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.
• Reading Quiz Entry Ticket administered tomorrow during Warm Up (7 - 10 questions)

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:
SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES

  

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