classwork/Homework
Monday IB Biology - So the first thing that we did today was to look at the data from our field trip. This data has been posted below as a downloadable flyer. Your job, by Friday (it is due when you walk in), is to take 3 sets of the data you and your classmates collected, and to then find outside data on how these factors affect human health to draw a conclusion about how human risk can change just between the morning and the afternoon at La Jolla Shores. So an example would be if you looked at the dog data and then looked up actual dog bite data you could create a calculation that will give us an idea of the risk involved. You then have a data driven baseline to provide evidence of risk. Lastly, do this with your other lines of data to create a composite risk for La Jolla Shores in the morning vs the afternoon. Do this and you should receive max points! Today you also received the 2017 IB Biology Exam. This will be given to every student as a review guide in preparation for the test next week. Regardless of whether you are taking the test or not, we're all doing it. By Wednesday of next week we will turn them in and the score you receive will go to replace any of your older tests you were not happy with. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose! I would spend about 1 hour going through these 3 papers and answering the easier stuff. Lastly, you made it really clear that you all want a review of biochemistry. We started that today by not just looking at the "facts", but also the "Why" behind why the facts are true. The following is a list of the topics we dug through. CHNOPS Small molecules - CO2, O2, H2O Properties of water Polarity Hydrogen bonds High heat capacity - sweat adhesion/cohesion diffusion/osmosis As a carrier molecule in blood As a solvent As an added bonus I found this site that links to many simulations and resources related to these topics. http://www.bio-alive.com/animations/biochemistry.htm Honors Biology - This year you have learned about so many things: Cells - structure and interaction - Getting sick, and staying healthy. Genes - Programing for structure - Disease can be passed through genes, DMD. Evolution - How structure changes - Organisms change over time, bacterial resistance. Ecology - How these structures interact and influence each other - Ecosystems are complex, like the serengeti. And now you are moving into the part of the year where we use this knowledge to talk about: Community Health And your first task is to examine this through sexual health. We started with our ground rules today as well as some terms that can be confusing. We ended with what you think will be covered because they are concerns: STI's, How to prevent infections and/or pregnancy, What choices do we have in relationships?, How do we know what a good relationship is? And others Tonight I want you to move to the left page of your notebook and Identify at least 2 trusted adults (probably your parents) who can you can discuss our topics with each day. You should list their name, your relationship to them, and a short reason (2-3 sentences) of why you trust them with these sensitive topics. I KNOW THIS IS AN ODD POSTING, but if you have any aspiration of becoming a commercial pilot, there is an interesting program this summer to get you through the first step which is ground school. Talk to me if you have any interest. Tuesday IB Biology - So today we took the next step in the chemistry "circus" going from simple hydrocarbons to macromolecules. You should now have an association with each type of macromolecule and what is does because of its' structure. Obviously I want you to continue working through the 2017 packet, but if you want to reinforce the topics from today check out pages 64-66, 74, 76-77 and page 83 to look at risk factors. It won't take long, just refresh the memory. Oh, and remember that I am still available anytime from lunch onward to help on any topic, but please email or talk to me to let me know you are coming and what you want help with. Honors Biology - Today you looked at the 3 important components to healthy relationships, passion, intimacy, and commitment. We then made a list of the qualities we have observed in healthy relationships and you rated yourself as to if you exhibit these in your relationships. Tonight you will need to find one friend and one adults to rate you on those same qualities and then SIGN below their ratings. Look at how they rated you. If they were honest, it may not match how you see yourself, but regardless of their ratings, I want you to write a paragraph about how can you improve your relationships. If you are not honest with yourself, this won't help you so take your time and really think about it. This should all be on the left page below your ratings. Wednesday IB Biology - So today you had a great guest speaker. I hope her talk was helpful as you head off towards college. Please don't forget we have a few things "cooking" right now. Tonight continue on your risk assessment from the beach data which is due on Friday, and also work on your 2017 IB exam. BTW there are two graphs that really copied poorly on this exam. I will ignore those that are unclear. You should probably be close to getting through at least one of your papers. By Friday/weekend you should be chugging through 2 papers, and then early next week we'll finish up the work. Honors Biology - Today you were able to be inspired by Jen Cochran. Tomorrow we will pick up right where we left off on our sexual education program. There really isn't anything you can do tonight except to think about what he characteristics of bad relationships. This will be our starting topic tomorrow. Hey, check out this volunteering opportunity. Volunteer Opportunity: Clean Water Learning Lab at America on Main St. Date: Saturday, May 18th Time: Students can choose from three shifts:
Details: Educate your community about water pollution at a fun and engaging activity! No experience necessary. Training provided. Community service hours can be verified. How to Sign Up: Please contact Marina Varano at [email protected] or (619) 297-7380 to sign up to help! You will be added to our RSVP list and sent more details about where to meet and how to prepare. Thursday IB Biology - So today we looked at how our performers (water, macromolecules, etc.) perform! This means we discussed metabolism, metabolic pathways (cyclical vs. linear), hydrolysis and condensation reactions, enzymes and competitive and non-competitive inhibition, and lastly end product inhibition (feedback). You told me that cyclical pathways are like jugglers and linear pathways are like the tightrope walkers, but what about the rest of these concepts? Please come with a sheet to hand in that describes what the rest of the terms would be at the circus and why. It is also a wise idea, since we were looking at enzymes today, to be familiar with the 6 proteins that are found on page 94. Please also remember that your beach risk assessment is due tomorrow. 1 copy for you and your partner. Honors Biology - Today we were able to start the conversation around your questions from the previous meeting and then to launch into our current lesson about poor relationships. We looked at consent in "Yes means Yes" and started to look at those behaviors that we see in poor or abusive relationships. Because we didn't finish, there is actually no homework. SO......maybe consider looking in your closet for some adult size clothes of yours or your parents that could be good for our NHS community service project? Friday IB Biology - Today we continued our review by looking at how our chemical "players" interacted through metabolic pathways. So we started the week looking at atoms, then looked at water, then macromolecules, then processes, and finally the metabolic pathways of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. I was super excited to see so many people feeling more comfortable seeing all of this for the second time! Hopefully you were all able to see a number of simple chemical transformations (Redox, phosphorylation, decarboxylation, etc.) make up these massive paths. The videos that I asked you to analyze are below. This weekend I want you to spend some serious time with your 2017 test that is due on Wednesday. Cell Respiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J4LXs-oDCU Photosynthesis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiAUPg4UrrE Oh, and since we didn't get as much discussion about photosynthesis I've included a game you could play to refresh your memory: https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/PhotoRespgames/photoresp.html Honors Biology - So at this point we have looked at the characteristics of good relationships, and between yesterday and today examined all the nightmares of bad relationships. But we want you all to have great relationships and to eventually have kids, which requires family planning, so we started the conversation on a new entry about contraception! This weekend I want you to return to the "Yes means Yes" entry and summarize the following: How consent is essential to any relationship, What could be warning signs of relational abuse, and how the digital media (sexting, etc.) can be problematic for relationships and legally. 3 points should be covered and it should be placed on the left side of this entry.
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