Week of April 27th
1.
Google Meet: we will check in and discuss any questions you have. I will also give tips on food webs.
2.
Catch up: there are no new assignments this week. Please use it to catch up on your work. The goal is to have all 3 assignments below completed and submitted to Turnitin.com by Friday, May 1.
3.
Plant Lab: keep watering those seeds and making observations in your data charts!
HW: Metabolism Lab, Cellular Respiration in Germinating Seeds, Ecosystem Actions (all previously assigned... hopefully completed by Friday, May 1)
Week of April 20th
1.
Google Meet: (I will email link morning of meeting. Must log in using Chrome and PPS account.) We will discuss the answers to the Respirometer Reading Questions and introduce this week's material. I will also take any questions you have on material previously covered. Expected time ~ 20 minutes.
2.
Ecology Notes: Watch 2 videos and take notes on Ecology.
Part 1: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfDqwzTvF
Part 2: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfDYlzT9W
3.
Ecosystem Interactions Assignment: Read "Ice Paradise" article and complete Ecosystem Interactions (both found on my website). Submit to Turnitin.com when complete. Need help with food webs? Watch this optional video: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfYq0z8MF
4.
Begin Plant Lab: You will need your seeds, a 4 inch pot, and soil. If you'd like to make a newspaper pot, which you can plant directly into the ground later this spring, watch this youtube video first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dlGQP81yfo If you are having problems making your pot, ask for help from someone in your family! I also have a hint in the video below for the trickiest part.
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Pot on left made with newspaper
(plant 5 seeds in one pot).
Pot on right made with notebook paper
(make 2 pots and plant 3 seeds in each). |
Next, watch this video with instructions on how to plant your seeds and what to include in your data collection: https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfYDPzL81
HW: Ecosystem Interactions due Monday, 4/27 (remember! due dates are soft)
Keep your seeds moist and make observations.
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 Cellular Respiration Notes/Metabolism Lab. Be ready to tell me if you were able to find seeds!
2.
Cellular Respiration in Germinating Seeds Lab - Handout and Lab ppt on my website. Submit typed answers in document to Turnitin.com
3.
Oxford Respirometers Pages (on website): read pages and answer these questions in notebook. We will discuss next week (week of 4/20). Will NOT be submitted to Turnitin.com.
a. What is the role of the alkali in the respirometer?
b. Why is it important to control temperature?
c. Under what conditions could it be ethical to use animals in respirometer experiments?
HW: Cellular Respiration in Germinating Seeds Lab due Monday, 4/20
Week of April 6th
1.
Check-in with plan for IB Bio
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYffVQ4NuP
2.
Cellular Respiration Notes : 2 videos... take notes on your own. If you have questions, you can ask by email during the class period or any flex time in the week.
Part 1:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfn0p4HeX
Part 2:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYfecr4HoW
3.
Metabolism Lab: Watch 2 videos and fill out Metabolism Assignment. Submit to Turnitin.com when it is complete
Part 1:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYf1q7a6FB
Part 2:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYf1YBa6dC
3.
Optional: watch 20 minute segment of The Universe Within
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb59QSSAFPk
HW: Submit any late work ASAP (Body Response Lab, Reading Responses, Point Sheet, initialed Heart)
Metabolism Lab due Friday, 3/17
Video links from over break
3/25 this link is no longer available
3/20 this link is no longer available
**Complete Reading Responses. Submit with pic of point sheet and labelled heart. Due Wed 4/1
Complete any missing assignments.
