June 2020

Week of June 8th
1. Google Meet: we will hear some presentations and complete a course feedback survey, as well as say good-bye. :(

May 2020

Week of May 18th
1. Google Meet: 
     We will begin with shout outs for the Classification Project.
     We'll watch a short video on the science of resilience and respond.
video link: https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/resources/video/brains-journey-to-resilience
          Questions: What is resilience? What is toxic stress? Describe ways to increase resilience.
     I'll go over the final project presentation schedule and parameters.
           15 minute max. Google slides with lots of images and few words. Ask me for your date.
     We'll talk about letters of recommendation.
HW: Continue working on Final Biology Project
Quarter 4 Reading Responses due June 1st:  Textbook chapters listed on my website for Q4 and/or biology articles you find (must be approved by teacher in advance... send me links)

Looking ahead: Next week we will write a letter to next year's first year students.

       
Week of May 11th
1. Google Meet: (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account) We will check in and choose your topic for your biology final project, as well as your due date.
HW: Find at least 3 resources for use in your project. Submit them to Turnitin.com with a brief description of what information it will provide.
Quarter 4 Reading Responses due June 1st:  Textbook chapters listed on my website for Q4 and/or biology articles you find (must be approved by teacher in advance... send me links)
Week of May 4th
1. Google Meet: (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account) We will check in and discuss the Race and Genetics Assignment Pt. 1. We will complete Pt. 2 in small groups during class. I will also ask you to take a survey and introduce next week's assignment.
2. Classification Project Gallery Walk: Find your Period's Classification ppt on my website and complete the Gallery Walk handout. Submit it to Turnitin.com. Also make sure you have submitted your bibliography to Turnitin.com so that I can evaluate your project.
3. Biology Project Survey: take the survey during class. I will email it to you if you don't attend.
HW: Gallery Walk due to Turnitin.com by class week of May 11th.
          Quarter 4 Reading Responses due June 1st.
Looking ahead: Next week we will choose a final project and possibly find a partner!!

April 2020

Week of April 27th
1. Google Meet: (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account) We will check in and introduce next week's assignment.
2. Race and Genetics Pt. 1: Complete the assignment and be ready to discuss in next week's class. We will complete Pt. 2 in class in small groups, so if you can't attend, email me.
HW: Classification Project is overdue! Email/share with editing privileges to Ms. R ASAP
         Race and Genetics Pt. 1 - due day of class week of May 4th, submit to Tii.com

Week of April 20th
1. Google Meet: (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account) Check in, share one interesting thing you learned about your animal group in your research.
2. Classification Project Questions?
HW: Classification Project emailed/shared with editing privileges to Ms. Raczek by Tuesday, 4/28
     

Week of April 13th
1. Google Meet (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account) to check in, discuss class expectations and answer any questions about Random Sampling Lab and Field Observations.
2. Classification Project 
HW: Classification Project emailed/shared with editing privileges to Ms. Raczek by Tuesday, 4/28

Week of April 6th
1. Watch this video with instructions for the week:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYf10sallC
2. Contract me by email during scheduled class OR flex time with any questions or comments.
HW: Field Observation Activity (except #4) - submit to Tii.com - due Friday 4/17
         Random Sampling Lab - submit to Tii.com- due Friday 4/17
      (these can be found on my website if you didn't get a hard copy)
*Reading Responses and Point Sheet are overdue! Submit to Turnitin.com ASAP please.





Monday, March 30, 2020
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYev0y4FAO



Fish find a home!

Hey All! Here's my first video for your viewing pleasure:)
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYeY0uyjvr

March 2020

Monday, 3/2
1. Beyond Lincoln Presentation
2. Collect Beak Analysis Lab (if not submitted to Tii.com)
3. Cadaver Field Trip Forms/Donation
4. Tree of Life Game
HW:  Final draft of IA due Thurs 3/5
          Field Trip Forms due Mon 3/9

Wednesday, 3/4 (Full 8/Early Release)
1. Work Day: bring something to do!
HW:  Final draft of IA due Thurs 3/5
          Field Trip Forms due Mon 3/9

Thursday, 3/5
1. Collect IA Final and Color Marked Draft
2. Tree of Life Game
3. Tree of Life Quiz? If we have time...
HW: Field Trip Forms due Mon 3/9

Monday, 3/9
1. Tree of Life Quiz?
2. Classification Notes
3. Fish Key - due at end of class
4. Start Phyla Lab
HW: Individual Dichotomous Key due Fri 3/13
        Evolution and Classification Test TBA

Wednesday, 3/11
1. Juniors: State Science Test
2. Seniors: work day
HW: Individual Dichotomous Key due Fri 3/13
        Evolution and Classification Test TBA

Friday, 3/13
1. Exchange and Evaluate Individual Dichotomous Keys
2. Finish and Correct Phyla Lab
HW: Evolution and Classification Test TBA
          Reading Responses/Point Sheet due Fri 4/3

*School Closed for Extended Break. 
Work on Review for Final Exam, Reading Responses (due Fri 4/3), Field Observation, Practice Random Sampling Lab, and any late work you need to complete. 
Cladistics/Figworts Notes and Cladogram Activity TBA
Evolution and Classification Test Date TBA 

February 2020

Tuesday, 2/4
1. Group 4 Field Trip Info and Forms (testers only)
2. IA Data Collection
HW: Group 4 Field Trip Forms due Thurs, 2/6
         First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 5-6 due Wed 2/19

Thursday, 2/6
1. Collect Group 4 Field Trip Forms
2. Selective Episodes and Adaptive Landscapes NB
3. IA Data Collection
HW: First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 5-6 due Wed 2/19

Monday, 2/10
1. Testers: Group 4 Video and assignment
2. IA Data Collection
HW: First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 5-6 due Wed 2/19

Wednesday, 2/12
1. Testers: Group 4 Project Field Trip
     Smith Memorial Student Union at PSU
     1825 SW Broadway Rm 296/8 or 327/8
2. Non-Testers: IA Work Day
HW: First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 5-6 due Wed 2/19

Friday, 2/14
1. NOVA: Dogs Decoded
HW:  Read "Antibiotic Resistance" for Wed 2/19
        Group 4 Proposals and Reflection due Fri 2/14
        Group 4 Comments due Fri 2/21
        First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 5-6 due Wed 2/19

Wednesday, 2/19
1. Antibiotic Lab: set-up and make data charts
2. Beak of the Finch Ch. 5-6 Discussion
HW:  Antibiotic Data Charts due Fri 2/21
        Group 4 Comments due Fri 2/21
        First full draft of IA due Fri 2/21
        Beak of Finch Ch. 7 due Tues 2/25

Friday, 2/21
1. Color Mark IA Draft
2. Collect Antibiotic Lab
HW:  Antibiotic Lab (abbreviated) due Thurs 2/27 (raw data, t-test chart including whether difference significant, compare garlic to one antibiotic in conclusion, one limitation, one error/weakness, its impact, and suggestion for improvement)
        Final draft of IA due Thurs 3/5
        Beak of Finch Ch. 7 due Tues 2/25
       Group 4 Comments due Fri 2/21

Tuesday, 2/25
1. Beak of the Finch Ch. 7 and collect
2. Beak Analysis Lab: data collection
3. Evolution Data Analysis: Oxford pg. 257
HW:  Antibiotic Lab due Thurs 2/27
        Final draft of IA due Thurs 3/5
*Bring laptop with Logger Pro Thurs 2/27

Thursday, 2/27
1. Collect Antibiotic Lab
2. Beak Analysis Lab: graphs and conclusion
HW:  Final draft of IA due Thurs 3/5