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Assignment |
Due date |
Requirements
/ Learning |
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P&E p. 14-16 |
1/20 |
Homework: Read pages 14-16 in P&E book and answer questions on
blue sheet: |
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Cheeto Lab |
1/21 |
In-class: Find and measure energy (calories) in food. |
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P&E p. 17-21 |
1/22 |
Homework: Read pages 17-21 in P&E book and answer questions on
pink sheet. |
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P&E p. 22-24 |
1/28 |
Homework: Read pages 22-24 in P&E book and answer questions on
green sheet.
Modified sheet for
IEP/ELL students. |
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Senteo clicker quiz |
1/28 |
In-class: Electronic quiz on
homework p. 22-24 |
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Milkweed Bug Reproductive Potential |
1/29 |
In-class: Worksheet showing the effect of having no limiting factors -
uncontrolled population growth. |
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Vocab quiz 12 |
1/29 |
In-class: Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 5 old words from out
vocabulary list. |
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Milkweed bugs, limited |
1/29 |
In-class: Computer simulation showing effect
of various biotic and abiotic factors on population growth. |
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Vocab Quiz 13 |
2/5 |
In-class: Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 10 old words from out
vocabulary list. |
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Light and Temp exper. |
2/5 |
Evaluate data pertaining to effect of light and temperature on brine shrimp and
algae. |
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Bill Nye video: Biodiversity/Ecosystems |
2/9 |
Watch video and discuss the interdependence and biodiversity necessary in a
healthy ecosystem. |
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Review Packet for test on
Populations |
2/10 |
Homework: Complete two-page
review packet to prepare
for test on Thursday, Feb. 11. |
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Mono Lake analysis sheet |
2/11 |
Refer to graphs of population changes at Mono Lake and assess data |
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Test: P&E |
2/11 |
45-point, 2-part test on Populations and Ecosystems vocabulary and concepts. |
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Walking stick Predation |
2/16 |
Assume role of predator to "eat" bugs to see the effect of camouflage as an
adaptation. |
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P&E 42-45 |
2/25 |
Homework: Read pages 42-45 in P&E book and answer questions on
green sheet. |
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Walking stick graphs & conclusions |
2/26 |
Assume role of predator to "eat" bugs to see the effect of camouflage as an
adaptation in three different environments. |
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Vocab quiz 14 |
2/26 |
In-class: Weekly vocabulary quiz on 5 new words and 10 old words from out
vocabulary list. |
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Video: Strangers in Paradise (Hawaiian adaptations) |
3/4 |
Watch video and discuss the adaptations of "native" and "alien" species. |
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Current Event article |
3/5 |
Homework:
Read a science-related article in a magazine, newspaper or web site and write a
report following the directions found here. |
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Puget Sound Energy packet |
3/12 |
Homework: Complete the nightly assignments for the Powerful Choices
program. |
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P&E p. 46-55 |
3/16 |
Homework: Read pages 46-55 in P&E book and answer questions on
white sheet.
Modified sheet for
IEP/ELL students. |
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