Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012 - A DAY - WUP#13


WARM UP #13

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/Things to Do:
1.  Submit Text 2 Mind Maps to Breyana
2.  Jot down your findings on Lake Victoria and the many varieties of cichlids found there.
3.  Provide at least two examples each of allopatric and sympatric speciation.
4.  Contrast the two processes.

Classwork:
  • Begin reviewing Root Word Exam List #3
  • Complete Presentation of Reproduction Barriers/Concept Maps
  • Text 2 Mind Maps (due tomorrow)  
  • Notes Ch. 24.3
Closure:
Exit Ticket Quiz (10 points)
    Homework:
    • Study Guide Ch. 24 (omit questions related to Section 24.3)
    • Begin studying for Root Word Quiz #3 which will be included on the next exam.
    • Next exam -- Monday, November 5, 2012
    • Meet Study Group Captains to discuss strategy to prepare for next exam
    • 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:

      Thursday, November 1 – AUSTERE (adj.) – very bare, bleak and simple
      When Calvin finally got to his dorm room, he found it very austere because there was only a bed, desk, and dresser.

      Friday, November 2 – BALEFUL (adj.) – harmful; threatening
      As the sky turned dark gray and the thunderstorm came rolling in, we knew that we were going to experience a baleful event.

      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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