Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Monday, November 5, 2012 - DAY - WUP#1


WARM UP #1

Objective:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the various types of speciation and barriers to reproduction through a written exam.

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/Things to Do:
EXAM

Classwork:
  • Begin Reading Ch. 25
  • Exam Ch. 24
Closure:

    Homework:
    • Study Group Captains:
      • Jason Manzanares
      • Justina Molokwu
      • Divesh Rizal
      • Pierrot Nsengimanna

    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.



      SAT Word of the Day:


      Monday, November 5 – BARD (n.) – a poet, often a singer as well
      The epic poem of Beowulf was sung by a bard.

      Wednesday, November 7 – BATTERY (n.) – an assault or an array of similar things
      intended to use together
      The school security officer charged the student with assault and battery after the fight.

      Thursday, November 8 – BELLIGERENT (adj.) – contentious, ready to fight
      Do not be so belligerent because there is always peer mediation.

      Friday, November 9 – BENEVOLENT (adj.) – kind, good, caring
      The parents of the student established a scholarship in their son’s name because they
      were benevolent.
      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
      www.masteringbiology.com
      Student Access Code:
      SSNAST-CLXII-BLAND-HENNA-TOPAZ-MILES
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      Class Calendar 


      Monday, November 5 – BARD (n.) – a poet, often a singer as well
      The epic poem of Beowulf was sung by a bard.

      Wednesday, November 7 – BATTERY (n.) – an assault or an array of similar things
      intended to use together
      The school security officer charged the student with assault and battery after the fight.

      Thursday, November 8 – BELLIGERENT (adj.) – contentious, ready to fight
      Do not be so belligerent because there is always peer mediation.

      Friday, November 9 – BENEVOLENT (adj.) – kind, good, caring
      The parents of the student established a scholarship in their son’s name because they
      were benevolent.

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