EC opportunity 5 and 6

5. Refer to blog prompt 3 and design a short experiment for Jake to test his hypothesis.

Remember to restate the hypothesis, the independent variable, the dependent variable, the constants, the controls, and so forth. (3 pts)

6. Bring in a box of Teddy Grahams. (2 pts ) alternatively, you may bring in a bag of animal crackers

Note: There will be Very Few to NO Extra Credit given after the Mid-marking period proficiencies are given.

Extra Credit Opportunities 1 and 2

Posted 9/16/2007 due 9/21/2007

1. Find a biology-related newspaper or magazine article that deals with some ethical issue. Ie. Abortion, cloning, stem cell research – these are the most common, but certainly not the limits.

Max Possible points = 3 (2 if you want to use the article I have); to get 3 pts it’d better be gorgeous as well as well thought out and worded

Summarize the article in one paragraph.

Describe how it relates to biology. What specific field of study is involved?

Write a 1-3 paragraph reaction to the article. The more thorough, the more likely you will earn the extra credit points. Pick a side on the issue involved and defend it.

Cite your sources – where the article came from, background research, etc.

 

2. Bring in a box of teddy grahams (each class needs 4 boxes)

 

Posted 9/16/2007 due 9/21/2007

Possible pts 2

Please note that I only need 2-4 boxes per class. In order to earn these two points, you MUST email me your full name, class period, and interest in bringing in a box of Teddy Grahams.

Must be brought in on or b/f Friday 9/21/07

Notes about homework

Do all homework on a separate sheet of paper.

Follow any and all directions.

Full Name! First and Last

Spiral stuff on the sides of papers – get rid of it, cut it off or use looseleaf paper

Neatness counts – if I can’t read it, it’s wrong

Write in complete sentences!

Hand in homework in the beginning of class.  If I don’t have it by the time I take the folder, it’s not there.  Starting Monday 9/17/07 any homework received late doesn’t exist = 0.

Homework for Sept 11, 2007

Accelerated: read pages 14 – 17, do check and challenge 1-3 on page 17
Academic: read pages 21-25, answer questions 1-6 on page 25

Homework for September 10, 2007

Accelerated: Read pgs 6-13; do check and challenge #1-5 pg 14

Academic: Read pgs 11-20; do section assessment #1-5 pg 20

Homework September 2, 2007 Academic Bio pd 2, 7/8,9

DUE MONDAY 9/10/07
Read text pgs 1-10; section 1.1 assessment #1-6 pg 10 (on looseleaf paper or typed; complete sentences)

After question 6, record the estimated time it took you to do the assignment.

If you have not finished your scientist drawing, do so for homework.

Remember that on Monday you need to have:

- 1 three ringed binder with paper
- 1 composition notebook (for lab notes, in class activities)

- 1 spiral bound or other flat notebook to use as a journal (reflections on classes)

- 1 pack of colored pencils

Blog Assignment Introduction

Periodically there will be prompts posted to this blog. Please look for them. You will have one week from the assigned date to post your response (as a comment).

Use your FIRST NAME ONLY when commenting.

Please make sure you check for your class period number.

There should be a prompt every week. Remember, no Instant Message slang. Please write in complete sentences, using good grammar. This will count towards participation.