Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - B DAY


WARM UP #1

Objective:
Students will . . .
present their findings from the Natural Selection Lab before a cadre of teaching staff in order to demonstrate communication and collaboration skills within in a scientific community.  

Warm Up:
  • Concept Check 23.4 (1-4)
  • Turn in Homework
    • (Notes 23.3 and 23.4, along with Concept Maps - Worth 20 points)
Classwork:
  1. Review WUP
  2. Complete Notes:  Ch. 23 - Evolution of Populations
  3. Get caught up on assignments
  4. Grade Natural Selection Lab 
Homework:
  • Continue Study Guide Chapter 23:  Evolution of Populations
    • Will be collected for credit on Monday
    • Test Your Knowledge Multiple Choice (1 - 22)
  • Create an account on:  www.postermywall.com
  • Once you have done that, follow the following instructions:

    • Begin creating a poster for the following:  "My 4/5 in AP biology is for...." 
    • For your reference, a rubric will be provided later.

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:


    Tuesday, October 9 – AMELIORATED (v.) – to improve or make better
    Peer Mediation tries to ameliorate student differences by giving them a forum in which to
    speak.

    Wednesday, October 10 – AMEND (v.) – to change for the better, improve
    The School Board wanted to amend the Student Code of Conduct so that it could be more
    easily understood.

    Thursday, October 11 – AMIABLE (adj.) – friendly, affable
    The new cat seemed very amiable because he allowed everyone to pet him.

    Friday, October 12 – AMOROUS (adj.) – relating to or showing love
    Romeo and Juliet are always remembered because they were an amorous young couple.

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    • Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
    • Please bring in the 7th. Edition of the Campbell & Reece Biology Book.  They are being sent to the textbook office.
    • Please make sure you have remitted your $5.00 lab fee. 

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