Sorry this wasn't posted earlier. I was sick all weekend.
Click here for a copy of the SSA for the mid-term. We will go over it in class on Mon/Tues
Also, working on the Adaptive Curriculum assignments will help in studying for the test.
It is 43 questions. (15 matching and 28 MC)
The test is Thursday.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Setting up Earth Boxes and data collection for fast plant growth boxes
We decided to take data on the temperature ranges in the light boxes. LabQuests were set up to collect data over the weekend.
We also had other plants growing from the extra peat pots. Those needed to be transferred to Earth Boxes. We have had issues in the past with keeping the soil out of the water reservoir. After a discussion, we decided to have one with tool material over the grate on the bottom and one with gravel at the bottom. We also placed soil moisture probes attached to LabQuests in the dirt to measure if the water is moving up through the dirt regularly.
We also had other plants growing from the extra peat pots. Those needed to be transferred to Earth Boxes. We have had issues in the past with keeping the soil out of the water reservoir. After a discussion, we decided to have one with tool material over the grate on the bottom and one with gravel at the bottom. We also placed soil moisture probes attached to LabQuests in the dirt to measure if the water is moving up through the dirt regularly.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Pond day and Fast plant discussion
Our fast plants didn't grow as well as we had hoped. What can we do to fix that for planting after break?
Visit to the pond -- what is there? How can we make it better and more accessible for all students?
Visit to the pond -- what is there? How can we make it better and more accessible for all students?
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Where did my owl pellet come from?
The owl pellets we dissected came from either the Northwest or Southeast US.
Can you determine where they came from? What information do you need to find in order to do that?
Can you determine where they came from? What information do you need to find in order to do that?
Monday, September 23, 2013
Week 8 block day (owl pellets)
Since honors bio had so much fun -- let's dissect owl pellets!
If you happen to get one that is really small, and you have time, you can dissect another.
Send pictures if you have them and we will post them on the blog.
Your owl pellets come from different regions of the US. Can you determine where they came from?
If you happen to get one that is really small, and you have time, you can dissect another.
Send pictures if you have them and we will post them on the blog.
Your owl pellets come from different regions of the US. Can you determine where they came from?
Friday, September 20, 2013
Great Transformations conclusion
The conclusion of the episode "Great Transformations".
There are more resources at the pbs.org site for this show. Click here if you are interested in more information about it!
Again, click here if you need another copy of the questions that go with the video
There are more resources at the pbs.org site for this show. Click here if you are interested in more information about it!
Again, click here if you need another copy of the questions that go with the video
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday late start day
Checked plants
Watched a bit of "Great Transformations" from the Evolution Series
Click here for an extra copy of the video questions
Monday, September 16, 2013
Week 7 block day (9/16 & 9/17)
Two things to do in the first hour.
1. go to adaptivecurriculum.com
For the second hour, you can continue working, or watch "Great Transformations" & fill out a video sheet.
1. go to adaptivecurriculum.com
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log on -- your log on is puhsmt-ID#
and remember students, you know your password ;)
You should see an assignment "Biology: History of Life and evolution". Click play and follow the directions
For the second hour, you can continue working, or watch "Great Transformations" & fill out a video sheet.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Adaptive curriculum
go to adaptivecurriculum.com
log on -- your log on is puhsmt-ID#
and you know your password
You should see an assignment "Biology: History of Life and evolution". Click play and follow the directions
The following pages (46-52) go into your notebook (to work on today and next week on the block day)
log on -- your log on is puhsmt-ID#
and you know your password
You should see an assignment "Biology: History of Life and evolution". Click play and follow the directions
The following pages (46-52) go into your notebook (to work on today and next week on the block day)
Monday, September 9, 2013
Data table and notebook check
Check your fast plants -- remember they are VERY small!!!
You should have a data table somewhere on pgs 28-33 to record information for what has been done.
Notebook check on Wednesday
Here an overview of what should be on the pages
If you didn't create an account, go back to the post on Friday 8/23/13
You should have a data table somewhere on pgs 28-33 to record information for what has been done.
Notebook check on Wednesday
Here an overview of what should be on the pages
- pg 26 last part of Energy Lab
- pg 27 Darwin's Dangerous Idea
- pg 28-33 Artificial Selection Lab
- pgs 34-35 Evolution 101 website notes
- pgs 36-38 Becoming Human video notes
- pg 39 measuring the skull data table
- pgs 40-44 selective breeding in animals packet
If you didn't create an account, go back to the post on Friday 8/23/13
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Continue building for artificial selection lab
- Building your light boxes today (Tues) and tomorrow (Wed)
- Prepping bottles on Wednesday
- Planting on Thursday
Click here for the link to the student version of the lab
Click here for the lab rubric
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