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2009-2010 Pre-AP Biology Q1

Tentative Schedule

2009-08-19 W (1Q1W): The learner will orient him/herself to the building, classroom, and teacher. Class time will only be 15 minutes long.

• Compare class roster to students in class
• Brief introduction to course, classroom, and teacher
• "Mystery Critters" demonstration
• Q and A (time permitting)

2009-08-20 Th: The learner will conduct a "Mystery Bag" lab and draw analogies to how science works.

• Syllabus printed copies count
• "Mystery Bag" lab and discussion

2009-08-21 F: The learner will familiarize him/herself with course expectations.

• "Mystery Bag" lab revealed
• Course Syllabus

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2009-08-24 M (1Q2W): The learner will familiarize him/herself with course expectations.

• Course Syllabus (cont.)

2009-08-25 Tu: The learner will familiarize him/herself with course expectations.

• Textbook Count
• Orientation:
  • Teacher
  • Classroom
  • Lab Partner
  • Animals
• DUE:
  • Syllabus Acknowledgment Form
  • Student Textbook Form

2009-08-26 W: The learner will review their understanding of science and biology.

• Science Square
• Orientation:
  • Textbook
  • Animals

2009-08-27 Th: The learner will refine their definition of science/biology.

• Science Square
• Nature of Science Discussion
• Reading Homework Assignment
• PARENT INVOLVEMENT NIGHT: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

2009-08-28 F: The learner will consider the nature of science: what it is and how it works.

• Nature of Science Discussion
• READING HOMEWORK QUIZ

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2009-08-31 M (1Q3W): The learner will consider the nature of science: what it is and how it works.

• Nature of Science Discussion

2009-09-01 Tu: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 1
  • Part 1 - "What do you make of it?"
  • Part 2 - Living or Non-living?

2009-09-02 W: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 2
  • Part 3 - Assumptions, Qualitative Measures, and Quantitative Measures

2009-09-03 Th: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 3
  • Part 3 - Assumptions, Qualitative Measures, and Quantitative Measures

2009-09-04 F: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 4
  • Part 4 - Basic Data Analysis
• QUIZ (lab safety, nature of science, and word origins)

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2009-09-07 M (1Q4W):

• LABOR DAY: NO SCHOOL

2009-09-08 Tu: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 5
  • Part 4 - Basic Data Analysis

2009-09-09 W: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 6
  • Part 4 - Basic Data Analysis

2009-09-10 Th: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 7
  • Part 5 - Graphical Analysis

2009-09-11 F: The learner will apply scientific principals to investigate a mealworm.

• QUIZ (Word Origins)
• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 8
  • Basic Data and Graphical Analysis...Discussion

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2009-09-14 M (1Q5W): The learner will apply dimensional analysis to convert mealworm units.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 9
  • Part 6 - Equivalent Measures

2009-09-15 Tu: The learner will apply dimensional analysis to convert mealworm units.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 10
  • Part 6 - Equivalent Measures

2009-09-16 W: The learner will create a scientific drawing of their mealworm, classify their mealworm to the level of Class, and give their mealworm a common and scientific name.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 11
  • Part 7 - Scientific Drawing

2009-09-17 Th: The learner will create a scientific drawing of their mealworm, classify their mealworm to the level of Class, and give their mealworm a common and scientific name.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 12
  • Part 8 - Classification
  • Part 9 - Common and Scientific Name

2009-09-18 F: The learner will be assessed over the "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab.

• "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab - Day 13 - ASSESSMENT
• DUE:
  • "Measure of a Mealworm" Lab Work Parts 1-9
• READING HOMEWORK:
  • Ecology Part 1

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2009-09-21 M (1Q6W): The learner will compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes.

• "Biome Boxes"
  • Terrestrial
    • 1) Title
    • 2) Labeled picture that shows dominant plant and animal life
    • 3) Global map showing where biome occurs
    • 4) Climate (temperatures, rainfall, etc.)
    • 5) Unique characteristics
  • Aquatic
    • 1) Title
    • 2) Labeled picture that shows dominant plant and animal life
    • 3) Conditions (salinity, etc.)
    • 4) Unique characteristics

2009-09-22 Tu: The learner will compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes.

• "Biome Boxes"

2009-09-23 W: The learner will compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes.

• Biomes Video

2009-09-24 Th: The learner will compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes.

• Desert Southwest Slide Show
• DUE:
  • "Biome Boxes"

2009-09-25 F: The learner will compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes.

• QUIZ (word origins, ecology I reading)
• Desert Southwest Slide Show

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2009-09-28 M (1Q7W): The learner will draw, label, and explain four nutrient cycles.

• Nutrient Cycles: Water, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorous

2009-09-29 Tu: The learner will illustrate and follow energy flow through an ecosystem.

• Energy Flow Through Ecosystems: Food Chains, Food Webs, and Energy Pyramids

2009-09-30 W: The learner will identify factors that affect populations and the resulting population dynamics.

• Population Ecology
• Ecology Part 2 Reading Homework

2009-10-01 Th: The learner will review terminology related to ecology.

• Ecology Criss-Cross
• Ecology Part 3 Reading Homework

2009-10-02 F: The learner will review terminology related to ecology.

• Ecology Criss-Cross
• Ecology Part 4 Reading Homework
• QUIZ (Word Origins)

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2009-10-05 M (1Q8W): The learner will identify factors that affect populations and the resulting population dynamics.

• Population Ecology
• Ecological Concerns Mini-Research (Due Thursday)

2009-10-06 Tu: The learner will identify factors that affect populations and the resulting population dynamics, including patterns in human population growth.

• Population Ecology
• Human Population Growth, Patterns, and Predictions
• Ecology Study Guide

2009-10-07 W: The learner will summarize the symbiotic relationships in which individuals within a community interact with each other. The learner will compare primary and secondary succession.

• Symbiosis
• Succession

2009-10-08 Th: The learner will present facts related to ecological concerns.

• Ecological Concerns Presentations
• DUE: Ecological Concerns Mini-Research

2009-10-09 F: The learner will be assessed over his/her understanding of ecology.

• TEST (Ecology)

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2009-10-12 M (1Q9W): The learner will conduct simple experiments in testing camouflage.

• Birds and Worms Lab - Data Collection

2009-10-13 Tu: The learner will analyze their "birds and worms" data, consider experimental design, and prepare to write a lab report.

• Ecological Concerns Presentations
• Birds and Worms Lab - Data Analysis, Experimental Design, and Lab Report

2009-10-14 W: The learner will write a rough draft of a "birds and worms" lab report.

• Birds and Worms Lab - Lab Report
• PSAT TESTING; PRE-AP BIOLOGY STUDENTS TO COMMONS
• FIRST QUARTER ENDS