Thursday, October 4, 2012

Thursday, October 4, 2012 - A DAY


WARM UP #11

Objective:
Students will . . .
complete a graphic organizer in order to evaluate the various impacts of genetic drift on allele frequencies with in a population.

Warm Up:
  • Pg. 146 (#21) Handout
Classwork:
  1. Review WUP
  2. Complete Notes:  Ch. 23 - Evolution of Populations
  3. Announce updated calendar 
  4. Natural Selection Lab Presentation to peers (using rubrics)
  5. Present on Friday to Mrs. Berkeley/Staff Members
  6. Announce Happy Birthdays!!
Homework:
  • Continue Study Guide Chapter 23:  Evolution of Populations
    • Will be collected for credit on Friday
    • Test Your Knowledge Multiple Choice (1 - 22)

The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #3

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

  • This location is named after the person in the bronze statue, who was a U.S. Army officer and Union General during the American Civil war.
  • Using your imagination, you can visit almost any country from just a stone's throw of this location.  

1 Clue:


  • Has the following in common:   Massachusetts, Vermont, the number 14 and the letter M.  

4 Pictures:





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

Once you figure this location out, please 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.    

    SAT Word of the Day:


    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.

    Monday, October 1 – ALLEVIATE (v.) to relieve
    To alleviate the students’ stress during testing, the examiner allowed them a break
    between sessions.

    Tuesday, October 2 – ALOOF (adj.) – reserved, distant
    Although some saw her aloof behavior as arrogance, in reality it was only shyness.

    Wednesday, October 3 – ALTERCATIONS (n.) – an argument, dispute
    There was an altercation between the students from two schools during the state finals.

    Thursday, October 4 – AMALGAMATION (n.) – a union, a merger
    Because of the poor economy during the recession, many businesses are forming an
    amalgamation so that they can make a profit.

    Friday, October 5 – AMBIVALENT (adj.) – having contradictory feelings
    The student was ambivalent about whether to take rigorous courses during her senior
    year.


    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

    www.masteringbiology.com
    Student Access Code:
    SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES
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