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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