Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - A DAY

WARM UP #2

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)

Classwork:

1. Review WUP
2. Complete Notes:  Ch. 23 - Evolution of Populations
3. 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)

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.

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

study chat room:  www.todaysmeet.com/apbiostudysession

www.masteringbiology.com

Student Access Code:

SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES

  

Class Calendar