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
