Week of October 15 - 19

Monday: Learning Objective:

9-12 INQG Communicate Clearly

(1) Explain inconsistencies in findings from a given investigation. (2) Participate in a scientific discussion about your own investigation and those performed by others.

Classwork: Present your findings. Complete Reflections and Photosynthesis Comprehension Assessment Photosynthesis Comprehension

Homework: Page 306 - Explain: p/p 1-3

Tuesday: Learning Objective:

9-11 LS3D Evidence of Evolution

(1) Explain how the fossil record, anatomical similarities, and/or molecular (DNA) similarities can be used as evidence for the evolutionary development of a given species (e.g., birds, horses, elephants, whales).

Classwork: Explain - pages 306-310 P/P 4 & and Stop and Think 1-3

Homework: Explain - page 310 - 314 P/P 5&6 and reading

Wednesday: Learning Objective:

9-11 LS3E Relatedness of Organisms	(1) Describe that scientists infer the degree of evolutionary relationship among organisms using physiological traits, genetic information, and/or the ability of two organisms to produce fertile offspring.
(2) Describe relationship(s) among organisms based on similarities and/or differences in physical and/or functional characteristics.

Classwork: Page 310- Explain p/p 7&8.  Page 315  Stop and Think #

Homework: None

Personal Responsibility
Pages 318-319 - Sidebar: Write a summary,
 Pages 324-325 - Sidebar: Write a Summary

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective:

9-12 INQF Analyze an Investigation

(5) Describe the development of scientific theories through logical reasoning, creativity, testing, revision, and replacement of prior ideas in light of new evidence.

 

Classwork: Watch - Darwin's Dangerous Idea.  Decide which voice to listen for and record notes accordingly voice options  Response format

Homework: Darwin Response - Due Monday