Ecology, Levels, and Abiotic/Biotic

In class:
Covered Ecology, Levels of Organization, Biotic/Abiotic, and Habitat/Niche

If Absent:
Read and Study section 1 of Ch 2
pick up ecology 1/2 sheet

HW:
1/2 sheet ecology

Next Time:
Symbiotic Relationships
Energy and Matter Transfer through Ecosystems

Tue - 08-30

In Class:
Reviewed Sci Method
Finished Tables/Graphs and Sci Method Exams

If Absent:
take exams ASAP

HW:
Vocab - Ch 1 page 6-10 - Vocabulary listed in Characteristics of Living Things
Vocab Crossword Puzzle and Learn other vocab from CH 2

Next Time:
Ecology

Mon - 08-29

In Class:
Reviewed Sci Method
Conducted Heart Rate Experiments

If Absent:
come speak to me

HW:
Finish up tables, graphs, and conclusions for Heart Rate Experiment
Study for Tables/Graphs and Sci Method Exams

Next time:
Exams
Start Ecology

Sci Method and Lab

In Class:
Reviewed variables and scientific process
Heart Rate Lab

If Absent:
Get data for Heart Rate Lab

HW:
Heart Rate Lab - Finish new table and graph, as well as analysis questions - save conclusion for later
Finish Peter's Experiment on Venus Fly Traps

Next week:
Conduct Group Experiments
Sci Method and Graphing Exam on Tuesday
Begin Living Things and Ecology

Scientific Method practice

In Class:
Reviewed terms related to the scientific process
Practiced sci method scenarios

If Absent:
need Understanding the Components of an Experiment and Diane's Experiment
get help from friend or come speak with me

HW:
From Worksheet Understanding the Components of an Experiement - Complete "The Experiment" use back to answer

Next Time:
Review more Scenarios
Review Objectives
Organize Notebooks
Conduct Heart Rate Experiment - Preliminary Portion

Graphing and Scientific Method

In Class:
Reviewed Graphing and Tables
Reviewed Variables WS
Started Scientific Method
Conducted an Inquiry Activity


If Absent:
Pick up Graphing 1/2 sheet and Scientific Method fill in the blank
Get notes from fellow student or ask me.

HW:
Complete page 1 of Lab Graphing
Complete page 1 of Heart Lab

Next time:
more work on graphs
continue with scientific method and review scenarios
may start Heart Lab

Next week:
Exam on Scientific Method
Start Ecology

Variables - Tables and Graphs

In Class:
Completed Safety and Equipment Exams
Covered Variables - Specifically discussed Independent and Dependent Variables
Reviewed Graphs and Tables - More Tomorrow

If Absent:
Get copy of notes from classmate or contact me.
Pick up Variables WS

HW:
Complete Parts 2 and 3 of Variables WS
Review Notes

Next Time:
More Graphs and Tables
Scientific Method

Bio I - Monday - Remotes

In Class:
Learned to use remote answering system.
Complete Pre-Exam for analysis

If Absent:
Ask me which remote is yours and how to use the remote for assessments.

Homework:
Read and learn vocabulary from page 19 in your book.
Focus on independent and dependent variables.

Next Time:
Equipment and Safety Exam Tomorrow - You must get a 100% on the Safety portion.
Tables and Graphing

Lab Safety and Equipment

In Class:
Reviewed lab safety rules.
Reviewed lab equipment.

If Absent:
get copies of homework sheet and lab equipment.
contact a student from class to fill out lab equipment sheet.

Homework:
Complete half sheet covering safety and equipment.
Study the Safety Symbols from the attached image.

For extra help on equipment go the following links
     http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/york/listing.html

Next week:
Safety and Equipment Exam on Tuesday
Start Scientific Method and Graphing

    

Biology Day 2 - Lab Safety

In Class:
Reviewed Lab Safety - handed out Lab Safety Guidelines and Contract
Completed and Discussed lab safety demos.

If Absent:
Pickup Lab Safety Guidelines and Contract, Lab Safety Packet, and Safety Symbols.
Review All

Homework:
Safety Packet - Complete questions 1-9 on pages 3 and 4 - Use comic on page 2 for answers
Learning Contract due tomorrow.
Begin learning safety symbols.
Safety Contract due Monday next week.

Tomorrow:
Safety Symbols
Discuss safety comic
Practice using remote answering system for assessments
Discuss and Review Lab Equipment