Castle P3 Biology (F21)-3 https://bhusd-org.zoom.us/j/87277775949 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. John Castle II
- Term
- 2021-2022 School Year
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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1st Semester Biology Final Exam
DIRECTIONS:
Do not begin until instructed
Choose the best answer for each question.
Each question only has one answer.
Your work will not be checked for errors so please take your time and mark your answer accurately.
Raise your hand if you have questions.
Any talking before, during or after your exam will result in disqualification of your test results. NO TALKING!
All electronics must be off and stowed in the holder or charging case.
You may study for another final if you finish early.
https://testmoz.com/q/11248756
DIRECTIONS:
Do not begin until instructed
Choose the best answer for each question.
Each question only has one answer.
Your work will not be checked for errors so please take your time and mark your answer accurately.
Raise your hand if you have questions.
Any talking before, during or after your exam will result in disqualification of your test results. NO TALKING!
All electronics must be off and stowed in the holder or charging case.
You may study for another final if you finish early.
https://testmoz.com/q/11248756
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In order to prepare for your final, you will rewrite your notes by hand. All notes from the beginning of the semester will be due by the day of your final. DO NOT WAIT TO DO THEM!!! START NOW!!! You will need each page stamped by me with my special dragon stamp for full credit. You should bring the notes you complete daily to receive the stamp.
Start with Ecology, then go to Ecology Part II-Human Impact on the Environment, then Organic Molecules and Finally Photosynthesis and Respiration
All Edpuzzle notes are also needed to be handwritten
Keep your notes organized
Only Notes with a DRAGON stamp will receive credit.
Start with Ecology, then go to Ecology Part II-Human Impact on the Environment, then Organic Molecules and Finally Photosynthesis and Respiration
All Edpuzzle notes are also needed to be handwritten
Keep your notes organized
Only Notes with a DRAGON stamp will receive credit.
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Click on the link below to start the game
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Take notes on Cellular Respiration during class and upload here. Yes you need to complete the quiz at the end! If you missed class, do your notes from this video https://youtu.be/FC-slWGNR4k
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Complete the short lab. Once you have finished, clean up your lab station and then work on the attached worksheet. IF YOUR LAB STATION IS NOT CLEAN YOU WILL LOSE POINTS!!
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Log into Gizmos. Complete the lab on growing plants and turn in your lab sheet here. If you do not finish, we will continue on Friday.
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Create a model of a leaf. Be sure it is colored, and labeled and colored correctly. You should also include that each part does on the back of your model. Take a picture of the front and back with labels included and upload here. Be sure you CLEAN UP YOUR MESS or you will lose 5 points!!
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Complete the Pre-assessment and How do Plants Gain Mass worksheets. READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!! Turn in your work here.
Directions:
1) Complete the Pre-assessment first! Be sure you take your time with your model. All parts need to be labeled and readable. If you want to draw by hand, then upload a picture, that is fine.
2) Complete the edpuzzle and take notes. Turn your notes in on the edpuzzle
3) Complete the worksheet on "How do Plants Gain Mass"
We will discuss as a class. Then turn in all your work for full credit.
Directions:
1) Complete the Pre-assessment first! Be sure you take your time with your model. All parts need to be labeled and readable. If you want to draw by hand, then upload a picture, that is fine.
2) Complete the edpuzzle and take notes. Turn your notes in on the edpuzzle
3) Complete the worksheet on "How do Plants Gain Mass"
We will discuss as a class. Then turn in all your work for full credit.
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Take Notes and complete the Edpuzzle. Upload your notes here.
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Read pages 103-112 in your textbook on Photosynthesis. Complete the 4.2 and 4.3 section assessment questions and upload them here.
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Take your test in Testmoz. Once it is complete mark as turned in.
https://testmoz.com/q/11118064
https://testmoz.com/q/11118064
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Turn in your DNA notes here.
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Take notes and post them here.
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Take notes and post them here.
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Take notes and post them here.
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Bring your DNA nucleic acid segment tomorrow.
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Turn in you answers with the explanation for the organic molecules on the board.
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Take notes an upload them here.
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Take notes an upload them here.
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Answer the following questions in a private comment.
What is a six sided molecule with the formula C6H12O6 called?
What is a five sided molecule with the same formula called?
What is the ratio of the molecule?
If Carbon in the molecule is 7, what are the amounts of the other molecules?
What is the sugar in animals muscles and liver called?
What is a six sided molecule with the formula C6H12O6 called?
What is a five sided molecule with the same formula called?
What is the ratio of the molecule?
If Carbon in the molecule is 7, what are the amounts of the other molecules?
What is the sugar in animals muscles and liver called?
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Take notes an upload them here.
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Take notes an upload them here.
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Take notes on the edpuzzle and upload here.
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Complete this worksheet and turn in. Use your notes for the answers. Remember to read carefully and think critically about your work. DO NOT RACE THROUGH THIS!!
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Go to gizmos in explore learning https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/ You will complete the lab on identifying different types of nutrients in food.
By this end of this lab you should be able to:
Use a variety of lab tests to identify four kinds of nutrients: simple sugars, starches,
proteins, and fat.
o Identify monosaccharides with a Benedict test.
Identify polysaccharides with a Lugol test.
Identify proteins with a Biuret test.
o Identify lipids with a Sudan Red test.
Describe what nutrients are present in several common foods, such as meat, bread,
juice, oil, and milk.
Vocabulary: Define these vocab terms on your lab sheet. carbohydrate, disaccharide, lipid, monosaccharide,
polysaccharide, protein, starch
Also take the assessment after you complete your lab and screenshot it. Attach it to your lab sheet.
Lab Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/137fj04hUfjqh8u8c3X7wkvQ45kN8f2y0okVARSj7ZSU/copy
By this end of this lab you should be able to:
Use a variety of lab tests to identify four kinds of nutrients: simple sugars, starches,
proteins, and fat.
o Identify monosaccharides with a Benedict test.
Identify polysaccharides with a Lugol test.
Identify proteins with a Biuret test.
o Identify lipids with a Sudan Red test.
Describe what nutrients are present in several common foods, such as meat, bread,
juice, oil, and milk.
Vocabulary: Define these vocab terms on your lab sheet. carbohydrate, disaccharide, lipid, monosaccharide,
polysaccharide, protein, starch
Also take the assessment after you complete your lab and screenshot it. Attach it to your lab sheet.
Lab Sheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/137fj04hUfjqh8u8c3X7wkvQ45kN8f2y0okVARSj7ZSU/copy
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Make a copy of this lab. Each member is responsible for their own work. Follow the directions closely.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aps9Xz1lvoulrqJ6CaGkh4sG-Fu7wCxPNa_HSdN7TI8/copy
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aps9Xz1lvoulrqJ6CaGkh4sG-Fu7wCxPNa_HSdN7TI8/copy
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Read this article.
Write a brief summary of what the article is about. Why is it important to drink water? What happens if you don't eat food?
Write a brief summary of what the article is about. Why is it important to drink water? What happens if you don't eat food?
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Complete the worksheet and upload.
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Complete the Atoms and Molecules Worksheet as we progress through the topics.
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Create a doc and take notes. If you do them on paper, take a pictures and upload .
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This is a guide to help you with your test for Unit 2.
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Upload your invasive species notes here.
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CLOSE ALL TABS EXCEPT THIS ONE AND YOUR EMAIL.
PUT ALL ITEMS UNDER YOUR SEAT.
CLICK THE LINK AND BEGIN.
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PUT ALL ITEMS UNDER YOUR SEAT.
CLICK THE LINK AND BEGIN.
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Go to the assignment and FOLLOW THE DIRECTION IN THE ASSIGNMENT!!
Choose one of the articles in this set. Read it with your group and complete the quiz. Be prepared to share your information with the class. Answer the following questions in a google doc and turn in.
What was the article about?What was the impact on the local community?
How does this affect the global community?
How does this affect biodiversity?
What are some of the ways we can solve this problem?
What would you tell your family or friends about this issue and why it is important to know?
Choose one of the articles in this set. Read it with your group and complete the quiz. Be prepared to share your information with the class. Answer the following questions in a google doc and turn in.
What was the article about?What was the impact on the local community?
How does this affect the global community?
How does this affect biodiversity?
What are some of the ways we can solve this problem?
What would you tell your family or friends about this issue and why it is important to know?
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Take notes on the edpuzzle and turn them in.
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Make two copies of the solution sheet and then upload them when complete.
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Log into Gizmos.
Complete the lab and submit your work here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aES7YF1WnpKPpEdOng_9SR32oLEjpX-GLSphWLNos_o/copy
Complete the lab and submit your work here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aES7YF1WnpKPpEdOng_9SR32oLEjpX-GLSphWLNos_o/copy
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Take notes on the sheet provided and upload here.
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Click on the link below to start the game
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Takes notes on the presentations and turn in here.
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Takes Notes on Smog and turn in here.
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Take Notes on Ozone Layer Depletion and turn in here.
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Takes notes on the 2 presentations and turn in here.
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In a google doc, https://docs.google.com/document/d/13AIYOZAEiavkntrG6h9sCUDf53okYoZH/copy take notes on presentation.
Go to the following website and watch the brief video. https://www.amnh.org/explore/videos/earth-and-climate/keeling-s-curve-the-story-of-co2
In a google doc, answer the following questions. You may need to re-watch the video.
What is the name of the scientist that started to monitor CO2 levels?
What were some of the issues associated with his experiment?
What did Keeling noticed happened over time?
What was the cause of the fluctuation in data?
What have the long term data revealed about CO2?
Now go to the following website.
https://www.climate.gov/maps-data#global-climate-dashboard
Look at the global average temperatures for the past 140 years. Compare the temperature with the CO2 levels. What do you notice. In your lab group, discuss possible solutions that we as individual can do to make an impact on rising CO2 levels. What can we do as a society? What can we do globally? How will we implement these solutions? Who would be impacted by them the most? Be prepared to share with the class.
Now go to explore learning. https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/
Complete the lab and assessment questions at the end. Screen shot your score and be sure to include your name in the screenshot. Copy and paste your screen shot onto your Gizmos Greenhouse Effect Lab google doc and turn in.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15eHFoAIcWx_Qp7BDZgt3lNjUDZkp8tUuNyIboDb7nO8/copy
Notes: Greenhouse Gas and Human Impact on Climate
In a google doc, take notes on Greenhouse Gas. Turn in with all your other docs.
Go to the following website and watch the brief video. https://www.amnh.org/explore/videos/earth-and-climate/keeling-s-curve-the-story-of-co2
In a google doc, answer the following questions. You may need to re-watch the video.
What is the name of the scientist that started to monitor CO2 levels?
What were some of the issues associated with his experiment?
What did Keeling noticed happened over time?
What was the cause of the fluctuation in data?
What have the long term data revealed about CO2?
Now go to the following website.
https://www.climate.gov/maps-data#global-climate-dashboard
Look at the global average temperatures for the past 140 years. Compare the temperature with the CO2 levels. What do you notice. In your lab group, discuss possible solutions that we as individual can do to make an impact on rising CO2 levels. What can we do as a society? What can we do globally? How will we implement these solutions? Who would be impacted by them the most? Be prepared to share with the class.
Now go to explore learning. https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/
Complete the lab and assessment questions at the end. Screen shot your score and be sure to include your name in the screenshot. Copy and paste your screen shot onto your Gizmos Greenhouse Effect Lab google doc and turn in.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15eHFoAIcWx_Qp7BDZgt3lNjUDZkp8tUuNyIboDb7nO8/copy
Notes: Greenhouse Gas and Human Impact on Climate
In a google doc, take notes on Greenhouse Gas. Turn in with all your other docs.
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Use this form to take notes on presentation
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Research the following sites. In a Google Doc, write down what you discovered. Turn this in. Everyone must do their own. When done discuss with your group before and after affects of coral bleaching.
WEBSITES FOR CORAL BLEACHING
Caribbean reefs images: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2014/07/02/caribbean-coral-reefs,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNjzhtEGJNw (video)
Algal growth lab: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/building_bloom.html,
http://serc.carleton.edu/earthlabs/fisheries/7.html
Threats to coral reefs:
http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/executive_summary_caribbean_status_report_eng.pdf
Ocean acidification: http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/co2/story/What+is+Ocean+Acidification%3F
Algal overgrowth: http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/sep/%E2%80%9Cslippery-slopeslime%E2%80%9D-overgrown-algae-causing-coral-reef-declines
LAB
Once finished with your discussions, start your Gizmos lab on Coral Reefs Abiotic factors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0rjWKHVo1s0ZrdEsLIsQ1fZRdU7tB83YmGeNG16TXo/copy
Then, in a separate google doc, take notes on the Edpuzzle on coral bleaching and acid rain. Turn your notes in to the Edpuzzle assignment, which is a separate google classroom.
WEBSITES FOR CORAL BLEACHING
Caribbean reefs images: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2014/07/02/caribbean-coral-reefs,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNjzhtEGJNw (video)
Algal growth lab: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/building_bloom.html,
http://serc.carleton.edu/earthlabs/fisheries/7.html
Threats to coral reefs:
http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/executive_summary_caribbean_status_report_eng.pdf
Ocean acidification: http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/co2/story/What+is+Ocean+Acidification%3F
Algal overgrowth: http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2012/sep/%E2%80%9Cslippery-slopeslime%E2%80%9D-overgrown-algae-causing-coral-reef-declines
LAB
Once finished with your discussions, start your Gizmos lab on Coral Reefs Abiotic factors.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0rjWKHVo1s0ZrdEsLIsQ1fZRdU7tB83YmGeNG16TXo/copy
Then, in a separate google doc, take notes on the Edpuzzle on coral bleaching and acid rain. Turn your notes in to the Edpuzzle assignment, which is a separate google classroom.
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This is a major part of your grade, so everyone must contribute. If you do not help your group, you will receive a zero. EVERYONE MUST CONTRIBUTE EVENLY!!!
Follow the attached rubric to ensure you meet the high standards for this project.
Follow the attached rubric to ensure you meet the high standards for this project.
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In your group you will get to decide which topic to research. This is a major part of your grade, so everyone must contribute. If you do not help your group, you will receive a zero. EVERYONE MUST CONTRIBUTE EVENLY!!!
You will choose from a list of topics: Only on topic will be allowed per class. Your Topic will be determined by lottery. Here are the topics.
Global warming/Climate change
Coral Bleaching
Ozone layer depletion
Acid rain
Deforestation
Biomagnification/Bioaccumulation
Smog/Ground level Ozone
Invasive species
Overfishing
Drought
Each person is responsible for their own organizer.
Group planning organizer due end of period on Thurs/Fri block!
Presentations will be due on Wednesday next week!!
You will choose from a list of topics: Only on topic will be allowed per class. Your Topic will be determined by lottery. Here are the topics.
Global warming/Climate change
Coral Bleaching
Ozone layer depletion
Acid rain
Deforestation
Biomagnification/Bioaccumulation
Smog/Ground level Ozone
Invasive species
Overfishing
Drought
Each person is responsible for their own organizer.
Group planning organizer due end of period on Thurs/Fri block!
Presentations will be due on Wednesday next week!!
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Click on the link here. Be sure to enter your first and last name as well as you bhusd.org email. If you do not, you will receive a zero for your grade.
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Create a poster with your lab group. It can be in a comic format. Be sure that you use the whole sheet of paper and it looks neat. Follow the directions below.
Must contain BOTH primary and secondary succession
Be sure to shot the steps for succession, eg. New land forms, then dust collects, seeds or lichen form, etc.
Poster must be neat and colorful with everything labeled
Be sure everyone in your groups first and last names are on the back.
Must contain BOTH primary and secondary succession
Be sure to shot the steps for succession, eg. New land forms, then dust collects, seeds or lichen form, etc.
Poster must be neat and colorful with everything labeled
Be sure everyone in your groups first and last names are on the back.
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Use the attached Power Point on phosphorus and nitrogen cycles. Transcribe them into your own notes. Upload your notes here. Complete the worksheet using your notes and turn it in once done. You can also watch the video here. https://youtu.be/ZQRPEkCYEGY?t=740
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Watch this Edpuzzle and take notes. You will turn in your notes for a grade. Be sure to answer the questions at the end.
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This lab is in 2 parts. The first part is the Ecosystem Handbook, which will give you some background information about the lab. You will complete the handbook first and then let your teacher know. Once you complete the handbook, you will start the STEM Case. Once you start the lab, you will screen shot each section and paste into a google doc, then turn it in. The sections you will need to screen shot include the following sections:
Analyze Species Data
Population Data
Interpret Data for Each Species
Hypothesis
Results for ALL species
Conclusion
IF YOU FORGET TO SCREENSHOT A SECTION YOU WILL LOSE YOUR POINTS!! BE SURE TO SCREEN SHOT EACH SECTION!!!
Analyze Species Data
Population Data
Interpret Data for Each Species
Hypothesis
Results for ALL species
Conclusion
IF YOU FORGET TO SCREENSHOT A SECTION YOU WILL LOSE YOUR POINTS!! BE SURE TO SCREEN SHOT EACH SECTION!!!
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Upload your notes from class today. Be sure you have answered the questions at the end.
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Individually you will complete the practice worksheet. You may ask your neighbor for help if needed.
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Log it to Newsela with your google account. Follow the directions. You will need to create a google slide presentation to share your findings with the class.
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Be sure you understand how to graph, write a hypothesis and can identify limiting factors, carrying capacity and explain community interactions with competitive exclusion principles.
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Log into explorelearning.com
Go to the Lab: Food Chain.
1) Click on this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P8_a1-KwdD-ZzNVQy8Q4QU4tBP-ypjfY6l5EVTeyWek/copy
2) Complete the lab AND assessment questions.
3) In a Google Doc include the following:
A Screen shot of your assessment. YOU MUST SCREEN SHOT YOUR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH YOU NAME FOR FULL CREDIT!!! Insert it into a google doc.
Define the Vocabulary: consumer, ecosystem, energy pyramid, equilibrium, food chain, population, predator, prey, producer
Go to the Lab: Food Chain.
1) Click on this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P8_a1-KwdD-ZzNVQy8Q4QU4tBP-ypjfY6l5EVTeyWek/copy
2) Complete the lab AND assessment questions.
3) In a Google Doc include the following:
A Screen shot of your assessment. YOU MUST SCREEN SHOT YOUR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH YOU NAME FOR FULL CREDIT!!! Insert it into a google doc.
Define the Vocabulary: consumer, ecosystem, energy pyramid, equilibrium, food chain, population, predator, prey, producer
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This year we will be using Gizmos for some of your labs. Please use the attached document to help create your account and enter the class.
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Upload a COPY of your notes here. You will need to keep the original for further note taking.
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Today you will complete the following lab. This will help you analyze how populations in communities and ecosystems compete for resources
Go to Google Classroom -make a copy of the lab sheet
Follow the directions and fill in your lab sheet.
Discuss lab results
Discuss proper graphing
Homework: Graph the data from your lab.
In a google doc, define the following vocabulary: Species, Niche, Competition, Competitive Exclusion Principle, Carrying Capacity
Go to Google Classroom -make a copy of the lab sheet
Follow the directions and fill in your lab sheet.
Discuss lab results
Discuss proper graphing
Homework: Graph the data from your lab.
In a google doc, define the following vocabulary: Species, Niche, Competition, Competitive Exclusion Principle, Carrying Capacity
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Today you will discuss the scientific method. By the end of class you should be able to identify all parts of the scientific method in your experiment from last week. You will have tutorial worksheet to complete. If you do not finish in class, it will be homework. Use the video to complete the worksheet.
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Take notes and upload a copy here.
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Use Kami to complete the self evaluation for your graphs. Turn in with a copy of your original graph.
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Take notes on the presentation on ecology today. Upload your notes here including the Review Questions.
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Take 5 minutes to let me know what you think the lab was about. What did you learn? What did you struggle with? Did you graph your data? If you could change something about the lab, what would it be?
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You will work in groups to complete the lab. Be sure to take data. You will need a time keeper for your group.