Wednesday, September 5, 2012 - B DAY

Objective:
Students will . . .
test the effects of salt concentration on the hatching viability of Artemia in order to relate the variation in brine shrimp's salt tolerance to the concept of natural selection.

Warm Up:

• Pick up Manila Folder and Handouts
• Calculate the amount of salt (in grams) to dissolve in 30 ml of water for each of the following percentages:
• 0%
• .5%
• 1%
• 1.5%
• 2%
• See the front board for an example worked out..... 

Classwork:

• Natural Selection lab 
• Guided Activity - 30 minutes
• Inquiry Activity - 30 minutes
• Complete Exam

Homework:

• Create Student Presentation Folders 
• Lab Group Discussion (if time)

SAT Words:  

Tuesday, September 4 – ABSCOND (v.) – to sneak away and hide
Huckleberry Finn wanted to abscond from civilization.

Wednesday, September 5 – ABUNDANT (adj.) – in great numbers
After a week of heavy rain, the mosquitoes were very abundant in the back yard.

Thursday, September 6 – ACCEDE (v.) – to agree
The student finally acceded to his teacher’s advice to study thoroughly for the final exms.

Friday, September 7 – ACCENTUATE (v.) – to emphasize, highlight
The Counselor accentuated the importance of a good introductory essay when applying
for college admittance.


Announcements:
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