​Class Biology
Date 1/31/17
Subject/Period Genetics/Scientific Method
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will review all important information about genetics and scientific method/experimental design in preparation for Friday’s test
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Quick work: “Identifying Variables”: see attached
3. Jeopardy Review of genetics: use answer sheet to write down answers.
4. Exit Slip

 
Homework:  Take Home Study Guide—fill in answers and return by Friday to earn bonus points on test. Due Friday 2/03.

​Class IS 1/2
Date 1/31- 2/01/17
Subject Geology
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will describe some of the main events of each geologic period.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Review
3. Geologic Table: Students will cut and paste events under the correct geologic era.
4. EDPuzzle Review
5. Exit Slip

 
Homework: Study for quiz on Friday 2/03/17

Class Biology
Date  1/26/17
Subject Genetics
Strand(s)
HS-LS3-2. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring.
HS-LS3-3. 
Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from: (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors.
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will research about a genetic disorder and explain how it is inherited.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Explain Genetic disorder project: see file below
3. Begin working on project and/or complete Ed Puzzle assignment from yesterday.
4. Exit Slip

 
Homework
Genetic Disorder Project due by Monday, February 6.
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Class IS 1/2
Date 1/25/17
Subject  Geology/Geologic Age
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will understand what geologic age is and create a geologic timeline
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Introduction: create a timeline of your life. Include important and significant events in your life in the chronological order that they happened.
3. Introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6k3NRy-YWs
4. Create a Geologic timeline table. Include the following information: eons, eras, periods, major physical events, life forms. Students can either do this on paper or on Google Docs.
5. Exit Slip on today’s information.

Class Biology
Date 1/25/17
Subject Genetics/Pedigree
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will interpret a pedigree chart and use it to predict the outcomes of offspring.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Finish notes from yesterday.
3. Watch edPuzzle.com activity on pedigree charts. Watch the video and answer the questions that accompany it.
4. Begin working on a Pedigree activity: read the scenarios and answer the questions, making a pedigree chart to make comparisons.
5. Exit Slip

 
 

​Class Biology
Date 1/24/17
Subject Genetics
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})

1. We will review terminology and practices in genetics.
2. We will define pedigree and determine how it affects offspring.

 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Quiz in genetics
3. Pedigree notes
4. Begin activity on Pedigree.
5. Exit Slip.

 

​Class Integrated Science 1/2
Date 1/24/17
Subject/Period Geology/Weathering
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will describe the effects of mechanical and chemical weathering.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Short introduction to mechanical and chemical weathering.
3. Virtual Lab: students will perform lab on Chromebooks and fill in data and answer conclusion questions concerning the lab.
4. Students will then work on completion of volcano project.

 
 
 

​Class IS 1/2
Date 1/19/17
Subject/Period Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes and Volcanoes
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will explain how earthquakes for formed.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Assign volcano project. Rubric will be added here and in Google Classroom.
3. Watch earthquake videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwtFuG_M4EE

And http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/18/europe/italy-earthquake-rome-amatrice/index.html

1. Read worksheet “Forces on the Earth” and answer questions on the back.
2. Exit Slip

 
 

​Class Biology
Date 1/19/17
Subject/Period Genetics
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will determine possible outcomes of a dihybrid crossing.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Guided Notes on Dihybrid Crossing
3. Guinea Pig exercise: Students will apply knowledge of a dihybrid crossing to determine the offspring of different pairs of guinea pigs.

 
 

Class Biology
Date 1/18/17
Subject/Period Genetics/4th
 
Objective(s) (Learning Target{s})
We will determine possible outcomes of offspring by phenotype and genotype.
 
Agenda

1. Bellringer
2. Complete the next section of Forensics: Blood Types. Students will be given scenarios about blood types of parents and babies. Students will determine if the children of the parents are their own based on determining whether the blood types are compatible.
3. Lab: Make a Monster. This is a virtual lab. Read the introduction and answer the pre-lab questions. Then work online to create a monster. The Punnett square activity will help students be able to match phenotypes with the genotypes given in the Punnett Squares. Students will record their data in the table provided.
4. Exit Slip: complete the conclusion questions on the lab.