Week of September 3 - 6

Date	Learning Objective	Classwork		Homework		Assessment criteria
Sept. 3	Intro to Science II  LS1A Carbon-containing compounds are the building blocks of life. Photosynthesis is the process that plant cells use to combine the energy of sunlight with molecules of carbon dioxide and water to produce energy-rich compounds that contain carbon (food) and release oxygen	Exploration and Learning Tool #1     Power point		Independent Research:  What are Stomata and what do they do?   Read and sign Class Expectations handout		Explain how plant cells use photosynthesis to produce their own food. Use the following equation to illustrate how plants rearrange atoms during photosynthesis: 6CO2+6H2O+light energy —> C6H12O6+6O2
4	9-12 SYSB Systems thinking can be especially useful in analyzing complex situations. To be useful, a system needs to be specified as clearly as possible.	What environmental factors influence photosynthesis? Learning Tool #2		Go to Ms. Sherwood's website and take the class expectations quiz		Represent the system with a diagram specifying components, boundaries, flows, and feedbacks
5	9-12 INQA Question Scientists generate and evaluate questions to investigate the natural world.	Design a testable question,		none		Generate and evaluate a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation. Critique questions generated by others
6	9-12 INQB Investigate Scientific progress requires the use of various methods appropriate for answering different kinds of research questions	Design Experiment		Finish design		Plan a scientific investigation, choosing an appropriate  method  to Collect, analyze, and display data

 

May 13-31

From May 13 to 31 we will be studying anatomy and physiology using
Diagnosis for Success Medical School simulation curriculum.

May 13 - May 17 - Researchn packet
May 20 - May 24 - Diagnosis tests and packet
May 28 - May 31 - Digestion simulation and dissection

Homework - Complete reflection questions for EOC Review on pages 1 - 18. Four to six pages will be assigned a week to distribute the work load. Review guide for EOC Biology Test

Week of May 6 - 10

Week of May 6 - 10

Monday: Be able to complete a quality Field Investigation

Classwork: Finish Field Investigation write up from last week. Peer edit and revise your write-up

Homework: Finish all unfinished parts of Thursday/Friday's assignment: Explore/Explain, Part III - Pages 620 - 624, P/P 1 - 5, Page 624-625, R/C 1 -5

Tuesday: To teach students to use discernment in conducting information research and choose sources that are accurate, respected, accountable and verifiable

Classwork: Begin Research on Assigned topicClimate Change Unit

Homework: Gather additional information on assigned topic

Wednesday: To teach students to use discernment in conducting information research and choose sources that are accurate, respected, accountable and verifiable

Classwork: Prepare presentation on research

Homework: Finish presentation on research

Thursday/Friday: To provide the entire class with a wide range of information on climate change and its implications, both locally and globally

Classwork: Climate Change Conference and Self Evaluation

Week of April 29

Week of April 29-May 3

Monday: Learning Objective - Identify challenges of life

Classwork:  Watch DVD - Challenges of Life - Record 10 amazing things from the DVD

Homework: Finish Explore/Explain pages 609-611  P/P 4 -7

 

Tuesday: Learning Objective - Evidence from pollen and dust provides evidence for ice ages

Classwork:  Explore/Explain Part Pages 611 - 612 I, P/P 8, Stop and Think All  - Part II pages 612 - 616, P/P 1-5

Homework: TBT

Wednesday: Objective - Evidence from pollen and dust provides evidence for ice ages

Classwork: Explore/Explain Part II, pages 616 - 620   , P/P 6 - and Stop and Think

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective: Oxygen isotopes reveal past cycles of glacial and interglacial periods

Classwork: Explore/Explain, Part III - Pages 620 - 624, P/P 1 - 5, Page 624-625, R/C 1 -5

Homework: None - Turn in Notebook

Honors: Submit your research question and hypothesis for approval

 

 

Week of April 22

Week of April 22 - 26

 

Monday: Learning Objective: Explore the role of energy in the water cycle.

Classwork: Finish pages 596-599 - P/P 4 - 9 and Stop and Think 1 - 4

Homework: Explore part Ii, pages 599 - 602.p/p 1-6

 

Tuesday: Learning Objective: : Explore the role of energy in the water cycle

Classwork: Explore, pages 602 - 603, P/P 7, Stop and Think part II 1 - 4,

Part III - P/P 1 - 3, pages 603-  605

 

Wednesday: Be able to use math to understand the cycling of water on earth

Classwork: Part III , pages 605 - 608 p/p 4 - 7,

Homework: R/C 1 -5

 

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective - Scientists use information about geochemical cycling to learn about past climates snd scientists use technology to understand data.

Classwork: Explore/Explain Part 1 - page 609 - 612 P/P 1 - 8, Stop and Think 1

EOC Field Investigation practice

Week of April 15 - 19

Week of April 15 - 19

Monday: Learning Objective - Small changes in abiotic factors can have major impact on biotic factors

Classwork: Debrief fieldtrip, begin Video: Chasing Ice - Assignment - record 10 amazing observations from the video

Homework: Finish Evaluate packet which was handed out last week. Due April 16

Tuesday: Learning Objective - Small changes in abiotic factors can have major impact on biotic factors

Classwork: Finish Chasing Ice - continue video response as above. Debrief video

Homework: Review for test on Wednesdayextra review

Wednesday: Test over Chapter 14

Thursday Friday: Learning Objective: Use evidence to determine that Earths climate changes between glacial and interglacial periods

Classwork: Engage, page 594 - 595, p/p 1-5 and R/C 1-4, Explore pages 595-599, p/p 1-9, S/T 1-4

Honors - Continue working on background information for your independent investigation. You need 5 sources and it should be at least one page or word processed

 

Week of April 8 - 12

Week of March 25

Week of March 25-29

Monday: Learning Objective: Energy flows through ecosystems from photosynthesis to herbovores, to carnivores and decomposers and organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems.

Classwork: Gather data from yeast experiment. Explain, Part II, Ecosystems Page 727 - 733, P/P 1-6

Homework: Page 733, Reflect and Connect, all

Tuesday: Learning Objective: Explain the factors that affect climate in different parts of Washington state.

Classwork:  Record data for yeast experiment. Read FYI, page 734. Describe how topography affects climate. Use computers to learn how topography affects the climate in one of the following regions of Washington State:1) East Olympic & Cascade foothills, , 2)West Olympic Coast,3) Northeast Olympic Peninsula and San Juans,4) Puget Sound Lowlands,5) Cascade Mountains-West,6) Central Basin, 7)Eastern Slope of Cascades, 8)Okanogan-Big Bend, 9)Palouse-Blue Mountains 10) Northeastern. Include a map and description of how topography affects the climate. Be prepared to share with class.

Homework: make sure that all work is finished!

P/R - Read SideBar - Careers - Give examples of different levels of education needed for different types of professions. Why will careers in ecology always be in demand?

Wednesday: Learning Objective: Conclusions must be logical, based on evidence, and consistent with prior established knowledge.  Given ecosystem data, calculate the population density of an organism.

Classwork: Gather data for yeast experiment. Explore, page 710, P/P 9 and Stop and Think,  Topography and Climate presentations - show map on document camera

Homework: EOC Style Assessment #3

Thursday: Animals have evolved over millions of years to survive in a variety of niches

Classwork: Finish Topography and Climate presentations. DVD - Life on Earth - While watching, record at least 10 ways that the insects are adapted to their specific environment

Homework: none

Friday: Animals have evolved over millions of years to survive in a variety of niches.

Classwork: Finish DVD and complete EOC style assessment #4

Homework: None.... turn in notebook... have a great break!

 

 

Week on March 4 - 8

Week of March 4 - 8

Monday: Learning Objective - Using Habits of Thinking: Compare/Contract - Use evidence to support thinking.

Classwork: Finish Virus Research Project

Homework: EOC style Formative Assessment & work on revisions to Seed Variation Lab AssessmeAssessment

Tuesday: Learning Objective- Cells use the DNA that forms their genes to encode enzymes and other proteins that allow a cell to grow and divide to produce more cells, and to respond to the environment.

Classwork: Notes on pGLO lab notes

Homework: Read Transformation Information Sheet and answer questions for background information on pGLO lab & finish revisions on Seed Variation Lab - Due on March 6

Wednesday: Learning Objective - Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked.

Classwork: Design pGLO experiment

Homework: Seed Variation Lab - Final due

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective - Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked.

Classwork: Set up pGLO Lab, EOC style formative assessment Assessment

Homework: None - turn in notebook

 

Honors - Begin gathering background information for the topic that you think that you want to research for your indipendent project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week of Feb. 26- Mar. 1

Monday: Learning Objective: Analyze a societal isse that may be addressed through science or technology.

Classwork: Continue Presentations
Homework: None

Tuesday: Learning Objective - Common Core Collaboration with English - Virus Unit

Classwork: EBOLA - video
Viewer GuideguideHomework: none

Wednesday: Learning Objective - Recognize performance level descriptors in lab report

Classwork: Peer editing of Formal Lab reports
Homework: TBT

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective - Common Core Collaboration with English - Virus Unit

Classwork: notes on virus and research project
Notes:Notes Research format FormatHomework: none - turn in notebook

Week of February 11-14

Week of February 10 - 14

Monday-Learning Objective: List questions that scientists investigate that are stimulated by the needs of society (e.g., medical research, global climate change).

Classwork: Elaborate pages 468 - 474. p/p 1-4 and Stop and Think

Homework: Read Sidebar pages 475-477. In your notebook record applications of genetic engineering in agriculture.  1) What is Bt? 2) How is it used in agriculture? 3) What are the benefits? 4) What are the potential problems?

Tuesday-Learning Objective: Work collaboratively with other students to generate ideas for solving a problem. Identify criteria and constraints, research the problem, and generate several possible solutions.

Classwork: Elaborate pages 477-481 p/p 1- 8

Homework: Elaborate page 482 R/C 482

Wednesday and Thursday Learning Objective: Analyze a societal issue that may be addressed through science and/or technology. Compare alternative solutions by considering trade-offs and unintended consequences

Classwork: Evaluate, pages 482 -487, p/p 1 - 7, R/C1-3

Homework: To be determined

 

Finish Seed Variation Lab Data Collection. Learning Objective: Write a detailed laboratory report that includes: the question that motivated the study, a justification for the kind of investigation chosen, hypotheses (if any), a description of what was done, a summary of data in tables and graphs, and a conclusion, based on the evidence, that responds to the question.

Complete data collection and lab write up.  Prepare Formal Lab Write up  - Due February 20

 

Honors - Write up ideas that you are interested in investigating for your independent original research.  Submit via email (pthsscienceandmath@gmail.com) or in honors notebook.

Week of Feb. 4 - 8

Week of February 4 -8

Monday: Learning Objective- Science often advances with the introduction of new technologies. Understanding technologies provides evidence for authentic debate

Classwork - Record data as appropriate for Seed Variation Lab.  Finish Video "Clone"

Homework - None

Tuesday: Learning Objective - Science often advances with the introduction of new technologies. Understanding technologies provides evidence for authentic debate. DNA is a polymer made of repeating nucleotides. Instructions for traits are carried in DNA, a large polymer formed from nucleotide subunits that determines the amino acid sequence to form proteins.

Classwork -Record data as appropriate for Seed Variation Lab.  Explore: Moving Genes, p/p 1-12, pp. 454 - 458

Homework - Research - What is an enzyme? What do enzymes do?

Wednesday: Science often advances with the introduction of new technologies. Understanding technologies provides evidence for authentic debate. DNA is a polymer made of repeating nucleotides. Instructions for traits are carried in DNA, a large polymer formed from nucleotide subunits that determines the amino acid sequence to form proteins.

Classwork - Record data as appropriate for Seed Variation Lab. Finish Explore, p/p 13 - 23

Homework - Reflect and Connect 1 - 5

Thursday/Friday - Science often advances with the introduction of new technologies. Understanding technologies provides evidence for authentic debate. DNA is a polymer made of repeating nucleotides. Instructions for traits are carried in DNA, a large polymer formed from nucleotide subunits that determines the amino acid sequence to form proteins.

Classwork - Record data as appropriate for Seed Variation Lab. Explain - How can it be done? Pages 464 - 467 p/p 1 - 7, R/C 1 - 3,

Sidebar page 462,Describe the big idea behind Electrophoresis, and how is it used?

 Sidebar page 467,Describe career opportunities in biotechnology.  Are there any that are surprising? Are there any that seem interesting to you?

Homework - None - Turn in Notebook

 

 

Week of January 28 - Feb. 1

Week of January 28 - February 1

Monday: Learning Objective- Explain biological evolution as the consequence of natural selection by the environment of offspring better able to survive and reproduce- an Generate and evaluate a question that can be answered through a scientific investigation. Critique questions generated by others and explain whether or not the questions are scientific.

Classwork: Revisit DNA Structure and Function, and develop question for scientific inquiry- seed Lab

Homework: None

Tuesday: Learning Objective:1)  Explain how plant cells use photosynthesis to produce their own food 2) Explain how the process of cellular respiration is similar to the burning of fossil fuels 3) Describe the structure of the ` and how the membrane regulates the flow of materials into and out of the cell 4) Describe the process of fertilization that restores the original chromosome number while reshuffling the genetic information, allowing for variation among offspring

Classwork: Research Background information for Seed Lab

Homework: Complete research for background information

Wednesday: Learning Objective: Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked

Classwork: Write up Scientific design for seed lab

Homework: Finish portion of write up not completed in class

Thursday/Friday:1)  Plan and conduct a scientific investigation, choosing a method appropriate to the question being asked 2) Analyze a societal issue that may be addressed through science and/or technology. Compare alternative solutions by considering trade-offs and unintended consequences

Classwork:1)  Set up Experiment 2) Chapter 9, Engage, pages pages 452- 453 p/p 1-6, R/C 1-4

Homework: None. Turn in Notebook

Week of January 22 - 25

Week of January 22 - 25

Tuesday: Learning Objective: The sequence of subunits in a gene specifies the amino acids needed to make a protein.  An error in the sequence can cause a change in amino acids. This can change the function of the protein.

Classwork:  Elaborate: Nobody's Perfect  Part 1Pages 435 - 438 Process and Procedures 1 - 4,  Stop and Think 1 - 3

Homework: Complete worksheet

Wednesday: Learning Objective: Biological evolution is due to: (1) genetic variability of offspring due to mutations and genetic recombination

Classwork:  Elaborate: Nobody's Perfect Part 2 pages 438 - 440 Part II P/P 1- 9

Homework: page 440 Reflect and Connect 1 - 5

Thursday/Friday: Learning Objective: Chapter Evaluation

Classwork: Evalutate Pages 444-445, P/P 1-7

 

Honors: Be sure to turn in readers notes on your book