Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - B DAY - WUP#12

WARM UP #12

Objective:

Students will explore the various types of speciation in order to evaluate the effects of geographic isolation between species.

Big Idea #1 -- Learning Objective 1.23 
The student is able to justify the selection of data that address questions related to reproductive isolation and speciation.

Warm Up:

1.  Using your textbook Define reproductive isolation and provide 2 examples from Ch. 24.
2.  Analyze and interpret the findings of the data contained in the following graph,  found on page 494.

Classwork:

• Begin reviewing Root Word Exam List #3
• Complete Presentation of Reproduction Barriers/Concept Maps
• Text 2 Mind Maps (due tomorrow)  
• Notes Ch. 24.2
  "Speciation can take place with or with out geographic isolation"

Closure:

Exit Ticket

Homework:

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The 2-1-4 Challenge - Challenge #7

3 Bonus Points towards next exam

2 Facts:

• This river is a free-flowing tributary of the Potomac River.  
• This river's watershed includes the town of Frederick, Md., 

1 Clue:

• Home to an aqueduct that once carried the Chesapeake and Ohio canal

4 Pictures:

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

Once you've determined the location, please leave a comment under this post.  The first to leave a comment 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 your own research.    

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Announcements:

• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Begin reviewing Root Word Exam List #3

Writing Prompts:

• Delineate -- to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

• Describe -- Give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
• Contrast -- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences;
• Defend -- to support an argument, theory, etc.) in the face of criticism; prove the validity of
• Evaluate -- to judge or determine the significance, worth, orquality of

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

  

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