First Week of School!
Scientific Method
You were given notes about the scientific method and characteristics of life. You also did a Web Adventure (Disease Defenders) about the scientific method where you either chose to explore the epidemiology, microbiology, or veterinarian career path.
M&M LabWe did a lab where you used the scientific method on a pack M&M's. You asked a question about the M&M's and then you collected data. In the end, you were able to eat them.
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Characteristics of LifeWe also covered the topic of what makes something living. There are 8 defining characteristics in biology for life.
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Lab SafetyWe also went over lab safety through a youtube video that covered all of the lab safety guidelines.
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Your HW for the week is to have a 1.5-2 inch binder and 9 dividers for class.
Monday August 8th, 2016
Today you were given the study guide for the test Wednesday about the characteristics of life and the scientific method. Study the content and you will do well on the test. Your lab safety quiz grades are in the grade book.
Tuesday August 9th, 2016
Today you were given review book work for the test over the scientific method and the characteristics of life tomorrow. You also did a couple of kahoot review games.
Wednesday August 10th, 2016
Test today about the scientific method and the characteristics of life. You were also given the vocab list for the next unit, Ecology
Thursday August 11th, 2016
Did the Pre-test, ecology vocab, and watched the Lorax.
Friday August 12th, 2016
We began the ecology unit notes including symbiosis and competition. We then did a competition lab.