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IB Biology - Today we started with cleaning this room to reduce the chances of contagion being spread. Then we got into some more in depth discussion of what to do about climate change, but while our hearts are all in a unified direction, I heard many different ideas about how to solve these issues. Tonight, find a scholarly solution (it would probably need to be multifaceted) to global climate change. Summarize and include a citation. In addition, I need you to complete the activity found on page 238. You can graph it by hand or by google sheets. It will be turned in as well. Honors Biology - Today we started by talking about common ways to avoid contracting viruses such as a cold, influenza, or COVID-19. We then heard a story that allowed us to set some ground rules for how to proceed through sexual education. Lastly we listed some of our questions and concerns that we'll need to address and be sensitive about in our unit. I hope that as we work our way through this unit, you make sure to discuss topics with your parents. We'll discuss the facts surrounding the topics, but you and your parents will decide what these facts mean for your choices. Maybe tonight is a good night for some discussion with them? Tuesday IB Biology - Tonight I want you to look at the sheets I gave you today. What do you recognize, what do you not? Biochemically what is going on in each diagram? What is the formula for each of these processes. Everything can be written as annotation on the sheets I gave you. In addition to reviewing this material, you may want to consider looking at the resources I found. I don't know how good they are, but many other IB courses use them. Winogradsky column http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/winogradsky.html TedTalk on Biosphere 2: https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_poynter_life_in_biosphere_2 Garden in a Bottle Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPog7W7J5ps Mesocosms at Woods Hole Research Institute: www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/mesocosm-lab Mud Columns as Mesocosms: www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/winogradsky.html Mesocosm Virtual Lab: freegame3.com/virtual-ecosphere/ Mesocosm Example Experiment: lhicks2015.weebly.com/design-process.html Honors Biology - So today we started out with recognizing characteristics that are qualities of a good relationship. Not just relationships with boy or girl friends, but with all friends and family. By the end of the class we composed a list of qualities that we would love to have in our relationships. You ranked yourself on this list (0=not, 1=somewhat, and 2=definitely). Tonight you need for a friend to rank you, and for an important adult(parent, etc.) to rank you. At the bottom of your page I would like you to analyze what they said about you. Are their places where you could be doing better? Tell me what you would like to improve on and why. Wednesday IB Biology - So today we spent a chunk of our time reviewing photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The big ideas that we should have taken from this is that they are reciprocal reactions, reactions happen one step at a time, oxidation and reduction (OIL RIG)are a transfer of electrons that create transitions, and that energy is needed for change to occur. The reason we did this review is because it is so vital to building a proper mesocosm. So, for the mesocosm, you must complete the following analysis before you get a jar to work with. 1) You should describe your soil structure. This should include grain size, composition, nutrient cycling, drainage, etc. 2) You should describe the type and quantity of plant you will be using to regulate CO2 3) You should describe the type and quantity of animals you will be using to regulate O2 4) Include an explanation of how this will work as a system. You must be detailed! 5) You should include a detailed sketch of your proposed mesocosm. Use IB drawing rules and labels. You may want o look at the resources posted yesterday. You can bring any materials that you want starting tomorrow. Hey Seniors, if you have a moment could you please fill out the following survey on fashion for the yearbook: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePYueiiZQSDylLBxodmDGuK-681DxUxNGd0AQgWt1bL9yvbg/viewform Honors Biology - Today we started class with reviewing the inventories we took yesterday. This was really good at look at how no one is perfect and that we all have room for growth. Now that we know that this isn't just about biology we then jumped back into the science of the biology by looking at the anatomy and physiology of the body by looking at the reproductive system of the opposite gender. You had a chance to develop questions about these systems. Tonight I want you to finish the learning by looking at your gender's reproductive system. Add the notes to the entry we worked on today. Thursday IB Biology - You are probably super happy to know that your final Unit 4 exam will be given next Wednesday. So, let’s discuss margin of error for grading purposes on the mesocosm. We'll be using the 5% rule. Here's how you will score this: 8=3+ weeks of 5% 7=3 weeks of 5% 6=2 weeks of 5% 4=1 week of 5% 3=0 weeks By Monday you will need to provide me with a DETAILED drawing and description of your plan. You only need one plan for you and your partner, but make sure you have an explanation that tells and shows me how you will maintain a balanced environment. BUT you can start bringing in materials tomorrow! OHHHHH!!! David Hernandez had a really good point that he learned through his ESS IA, soil will make the CO2 rise rapidly because their are microbes consuming dead organic material. Be careful with how much soil you use! OR you can purchase sterilized soil at HomeDepot! Think about it. If you have time, check out this cool video. What can nuns tell scientists about ecology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbVwu04oiA Honors Biology - Today it was super active, but we had a chance to sort through the many questions you guys have developed so far. Your only job tonight is to share some of this knowledge with your parents. That's it!!! Friday IB Biology - So today we got a chance to celebrate a few of our scholars. Way to go Karen, Yusur, and Karrar! The rest of the day you spent with your partner designing your mesocosm that will be started on Monday. Remember, you need to have a detailed drawing (IB standards) and a written rationale for every component of the mesocosm. You will not be given a jar until that is completed. Oh, and DO NOT wait to put this together on Monday. There won't be enough time to do that and build it. Honors Biology - Today you spent a chunk of your time discussing the "Wheel of Power" in relationships and how to navigate relationships using our foundational values. It should be pretty clear that it isn't just about biology! This weekend, on the left hand side of your entry from today I want you to identify your top 3 trust "people". This should include an adult, and friends, but you can have really anyone. Once you list them on the left and WHY you trust them, please make sure you tell them how much you trust them. Take the time to do it.
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