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Lesson Plans Teacher: Alicia Penfield Subject: AP Biology Monday

Date: 1/19/15 Tuesday

Date: 1/20/15 Wednesday

Date: 1/21/15 Thursday

Date: 1/22/15 Friday

Date: 1/23/15

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The student will be able to… List and describe the major

methods of eukaryotic gene regulation.

Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation.

Standards: LO 3.18 – 3.23

The student will be able to… List and describe the major

methods of gene regulation in all cell types.

Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene regulation.


The student will be able to… Summarize the various

methods of altering DNA and genes using biotechnology.

Argue the ethical implications of biotechnology.

Standards: LO 3.13, 3.29, 3.30




Standards: LO 3.13, 3.29, 3.30

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Pool noodle operons

Quiz Research paper handout

Computers with Internet access


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Operon modeling Notes: Eukaryotic gene

regulation Review for quiz HW: study!

Quick review Quiz: Gene Regulation Introduce research paper HW: begin paper

Brief survey of biotechnology methods (independent research)

Bioethics research paper HW: work on paper

Brief survey of biotechnology methods (independent research)

Bioethics research paper HW: work on paper

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Quiz Discussion Research paper

Discussion Research paper

Accommodations: none






Date: 1/30/15

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Standards: LO 3.13, 3.29, 3.30




Standards: LO 3.13, 3.29, 3.30

The student will be able to… Use methods in

biotechnology to insert a pVIB-containing plasmid into E. coli bacteria.

Demonstrate proper lab safety.

Standards: LO 3.13, 3.29, 3.30

The student will be able to… Define homeostasis and

explain the need for it in living systems.

Compare and contrast negative and positive feedback and give examples of processes that are regulated by each.

Standards: LO 2.15 – 2.21, 2.28

The student will be able to… Name the parts of the

nervous system and how they interact to maintain homeostasis in living organisms.


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Transformation lab biokit

Lab handout

PPT and student notes Daphnia, stimulant and

depressant samples Microscopes, slides,

cover slips, pipettes Lab handout WS handout

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Bioethics research paper

HW: work on paper

Bioethics research paper

HW: work on paper

Bioethics paper due AP Lab: Transformation

with E. coli Lab discussion

Notes: Homeostasis Daphnia response to

stimuli lab Feedback mechanisms/

nervous system WS, due Tuesday

Review results of lab, homeostasis

Notes: Nervous System Work on WS

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Research paper Discussion Research paper

Discussion Lab analysis Research paper

Discussion Lab analysis WS

Discussion WS






Date: 2/5/15 Friday

Date: 2/6/15

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The student will be able to… Name the parts of the

nervous system and how they interact to maintain homeostasis in living organisms.

Explain the effects of different substances on the nervous system.


The student will be able to… Describe the parts of the

endocrine system and how they interact with the nervous system to maintain homeostasis in living organisms.


The student will be able to… Demonstrate basic

knowledge of the nervous and endocrine systems, and explain how these two systems work to maintain homeostasis in living things.


High School showing of Sweeney Todd




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Daphnia, slides, cover slips, microscopes, depressant and stimulant solutions

PPT and student notes Endocrine WS

PPT and student notes Test review topic list

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Review nervous system and homeostasis

Daphnia lab HW: WS due tomorrow

Complete Daphnia lab, if necessary

Notes: Endocrine System

Endocrine WS, due Thursday

HW: work on WS, due Friday

Test review HW: study for the test!

Quick review Test: Homeostasis and

Feedback HW: video guide

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Lab analysis Worksheet

Discussion/questioning Worksheet

Discussion/questioning Discussion/questioning Test Video guide







Date: 2/13/15

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The student will be able to… List and describe the

various parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

Explain how the parts of the nervous system interact to maintain homeostasis.



various parts of the endocrine systems.

Explain how the parts of the endocrine system interact to maintain homeostasis.








INSERVICE – No School for

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PPT and student notes Packet

Bellringer (PPT) PPT and student notes

Quiz Test outline

Test Reading/video guide

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Review Friday’s notes Notes: Nervous System Begin nervous/endocrine

system packet, due Thursday

Bellringer Notes: Endocrine System Continue working on

packet

Quiz Review day

Quick review Test: Homeostasis and

Feedback HW: reading/video

guide

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Packet Bellringer Discussion/questioning Packet

Quiz Discussion/questioning

Discussion/questioning Test Reading/video guide







Date: 2/20/15

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The student will be able to… Compare and contrast the

structure and function of the formed elements and plasma of the blood.

Describe the structure of the heart and describe blood flow through it and the vessels of the body.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10

The student will be able to… Explain how gas exchange

occurs in the alveoli of the lungs.

Describe the basic structure of the respiratory system.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10

The student will be able to… Explain the process of

digestion as food moves through the digestive system, as well as the structure and function of organs therein.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10

The student will be able to… Explain the importance of

the excretory system. Describe the structure and

function of the nephron within the kidneys, and explain how filtration occurs in this structure.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10

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Bellringer PPT and student notes Coloring/labeling sheets

Quiz PPT and student notes Plastic bottles, straws,

play-doh, balloons, tape measure

Quiz PPT and student notes Digestive enzymes biokit

PPT and student notes

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Bellringer Notes: Circulatory System Coloring and labeling

sheets HW: quiz tomorrow

Quiz: Circulatory System Notes: Respiratory System Building lung models and

calculate lung capacity HW: quiz tomorrow

Quiz: Respiratory System Notes: Digestive System Digestive enzymes lab HW: complete lab analysis

Discuss findings from lab Notes: Excretion HW: quiz tomorrow

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Coloring/labeling sheets Quiz Discussion/questioning Lab analysis

Quiz Discussion/questioning Lab analysis

Discussion/questioning







Date: 2/27/15

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The student will be able to… Describe the structure

(organs) and function of the respiratory and digestive systems.

Explain how the respiratory and digestive systems interact closely with the circulatory system.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10


(organs) and function of the excretory system.

Explain the functioning of the nephron in osmoregulation.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10


(organs) and function of the excretory system.

Explain the functioning of the nephron in osmoregulation.

Standards: LO 2.35 – 2.37, 4.8 – 4.10

The student will be able to… Describe, in detail, the

nonspecific defenses of the immune system and how each defense protects humans from infection by pathogens.

Explain what would happen if any of these defenses were to fail.



specific defenses of the immune system and how each defense protects humans from infection by pathogens.



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Quiz PPT and student notes

Quiz PPT and student notes Worksheet/packet



Bellringer PPT and student notes Worksheet/packet

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Quick review of circ. system

Quiz: circulatory system Notes: Overview of

Respiratory and Digestive Systems

HW: study for a quiz

Quiz: respiratory and digestive systems

Notes: Excretory System (Osmoregulation)

Excretion and Osmoregulation WS


Quiz: excretory system pt. 1

Notes: Excretory System (Osmoregulation), cont.

Excretion and Osmoregulation WS


Quiz: excretory system, pt. 2

Notes: Immune System – Nonspecific Defenses

HW: Immune System WS – due Thursday (3/3)

Bellringer/review Notes: Immune System –

Specific Defenses HW: Immune System

WS – due Thursday (3/3)

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Quiz Discussion/questions Quiz Worksheet

Discussion/questions Quiz Worksheet

Discussion/questions Quiz Worksheet

Discussion/questions Bellringer Worksheet






Date: 3/5/15 Friday

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nonspecific and specific defenses of the immune system and how each defense protects humans from infection by pathogens.







The student will be able to… Explain the various

types of animal behavior and how that behavior improves fitness.

Explain how varying behaviors enhances an organism’s survival and evolution.


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PPT and student notes PPT and student notes Review outline Test PPT and student notes Access to a

computer/iPads Lab handout

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Notes: Specific Defenses of the Immune System

Immune System WS – due Thursday (3/3)

Notes: Specific Defenses of the Immune System, continued

Immune System WS – due Thursday (3/3)

Review day Penfield will be absent

Quick review Test: Immune System

Notes: Animal Behavior Cricket Response to

Environment virtual lab HW: finish lab; due

Monday

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Worksheet Discussion/questioning Worksheet

Discussion/questioning Discussion/questioning Test

Discussion/questioning Lab analysis







Date: 3/13/15

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Graded tests PPT and student notes Lab handout Access to Internet AP Biology Investigation

12 handout

PPT and student notes 2-chambered Petri

dishes, crickets, various stimuli (ice, heating pad, solutions of varying pH, food sources, paper/cardboard, etc.), timer

PPT and student notes Test outline Test

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View graded tests, discuss

Notes: Animal Behavior Crickets and

Temperature Virtual lab HW: read AP Biology

Investigation 12 handout and brainstorm ideas

Review notes from yesterday

Notes: Animal Behavior (continued)

AP Biology Investigation 12 – Animal Behavior (Crickets)

HW: begin lab report

Review notes from yesterday and results of lab

Finish animal behavior notes, if necessary

Collaborative planning – short 3rd period

HW: work on lab report; due Sunday night

Questions/discussion about lab and lab report

Review for test HW: study for test

Quick review AP Test: Animal

Behavior HW: complete lab

report; due 11:59 pm on Sunday

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Lab analysis Discussion/questioning Lab analysis/lab report

Discussion/questioning Lab analysis/lab report

Discussion/questioning Lab analysis/lab report

Discussion/questioning Test Lab report







Date: 3/20/15

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The student will be able to… Explain the structure

and function of plant anatomy, including transpiration and its importance.

Describe the various ways in which plants defend themselves against harm, both biotic and abiotic.



and function of plant anatomy, including transpiration and its importance.

Describe the various ways in which plants defend themselves against harm, both biotic and abiotic.



biotic and abiotic factors that characterizes each major biome.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

The student will be able to… Describe the major

concepts associated with population ecology, including carrying capacity, limiting factors, population growth and cycles, and life history strategies. Include how these concepts are related.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

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Test Webquest/lab handout Internet access

PPT and student notes Article and question

handout

Quiz WS handout

PPT and student notes Pinto beans and

red/white beans Activity handout

PPT and student notes Virtual lab handout Internet access WS handouts

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Quick review Test: Animal Behavior Webquest and virtual

lab – plant structure and transpiration

HW: complete webquest and virtual lab; due tomorrow

Review HW and info from yesterday

Notes: Plant Defenses Plant volatiles and ROS

articles & analysis Review for quiz HW: study for a quiz

Quick review Quiz: Plants Biomes of North

America WS – finish for HW

Collect WS Notes: Ecology Mark-Recapture Activity HW: review notes

Review Notes: Population

Ecology Virtual Lab:

Demography using Cemetery Data

HW: Population Growth & Distribution WS, due Wednesday

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Test Webquest and lab

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Discussion/questioning Article analysis

Discussion/questioning Quiz WS

Discussion/questioning Activity analysis

Discussion/questioning Lab analysis WS







Date: 3/27/15

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The student will be able to… Describe the major

concepts associated with community ecology, including niches, ecological relationships including symbiosis, coloration, and succession. Include how they are related.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

The student will be able to… Describe how the major

nutrients (water, phosphorus, carbon, and nitrogen) are cycled throughout the environment.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

The student will be able to… Explain the various ways in

which humans have negatively and positively affected the environment.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

The student will be able to… List and describe the biotic

and abiotic factors that characterize biomes.

Describe the major concepts associated with population and community ecology.

Describe how the major nutrients are cycled throughout the environment.

Explain the various ways in which humans have negatively and positively affected the environment.

Standards: LO 2.22 – 2.24, 4.11 – 4.16, 4.18 – 4.21, 4.27

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PPT and student notes Otters case study handout Lab handout

PPT and student notes Cycling handout

PPT and student notes Carbon footprint handout Access to Internet

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Review Notes: Community Ecology HW: Virtual Lab:

Demography using Cemetery Data

Sea Otters Case Study Notes: Nutrient Cycling Biogeochemical Cycling

Assignment (finish for HW)

Review Notes: Human Activity Calculate Your Carbon

Footprint

Work day and review Take-home ecology test HW: test due the Monday

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Case study analysis Lab analysis

Discussion/questioning Cycling assignment

Discussion/questioning Carbon footprint analysis

Discussion/questioning Test






Date: 4/9/15 Friday

Date: 4/10/15

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The student will be able to… Describe scientific

hypotheses about the origin of life on Earth and the characteristics of the early planet that made this possible.

Explain the experiments and results that led to this knowledge.

Provide and explain the various types of evidence for the theory of evolution.

Use data from the field of anatomy to reinforce this theory.

Standards: LO 1.9 – 1.13, 1.27 – 1.32

The student will be able to… Relate structure and

function to evolutionary adaptations; develop testable hypotheses and use reliable methods and data analysis to test said hypotheses.

Explain Charles Darwin’s role in the development of the theory of evolution, and explain the types of selection that may lead to evolution.

Distinguish between microevolution and macroevolution.

Standards: LO 1.1 – 1.5, 1.16, 1.24 – 1.25

The student will be able to… List and explain the various

patterns of evolution that may occur in a population.

Describe and give examples of the various factors that maintain variation in a population.

Relate variation to evolution.

Explain the requirements of a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

Use the Hardy-Weinberg equation to accurately calculate allele frequencies of populations.

Standards: LO 1.4 – 1.8, 1.25 – 1.26

The student will be able to… Define speciation and

describe different factors that influence it as well as extinction.

List and explain the mechanisms leading to speciation and extinction


The student will be able to… Recall core processes that

connect all living things, and use this information to construct phylogenetic trees of related organisms.

Analyze phylogenetic trees and cladograms to determine evolutionary history and common ancestry.


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Internet access PPT/notes Practice questions –

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Review origins and evidence for evolution o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review Darwin and natural selection o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review population evolution and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

***Hardy-Weinberg Equat.

Review speciation o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Absent – AdvancED/ Strategic Planning

Review phylogeny o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Absent – AdvancED/ Strategic Planning

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Discussion/questioning Practice problems









Date: 4/17/15

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The student will be able to… Describe the properties

of water that make it essential for life.

Explain the versatility of carbon and how it is the basis of all organic molecules and thus, living things.

Standards: LO 4.1 – 4.3, 4.17


and function of the four major macromolecules, where they’re found, and how they interact.

Standards: LO 4.1 – 4.3, 4.17

The student will be able to… Describe the role of

enzymes in metabolism, the types of metabolic pathways and reactions, and the importance of negative feedback in these reactions.

Explain how major metabolic pathways are ubiquitous throughout living organisms.

Standards: LO 4.1 – 4.3, 4.17 – 4.18

The student will be able to… List and describe, in

detail, the steps of photosynthesis, including starting and end products of each reaction.

Explain the purpose of photosynthesis, and what happens to the organic molecules generated by this process.


The student will be able to… List and describe, in

detail, the steps of cell respiration, including starting and end products of each reaction.

Explain the purpose of cell respiration, and what happens to the molecules generated by this process.


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Review water and carbon o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

***Dilutions and Solutions, pH

Review macromolecules o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review metabolism and enzymes o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

***Gibbs Free Energy

Review photosynthesis o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review cell respiration o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

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Date: 4/24/15

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The student will be able to… Recall the tenets of the cell

theory. Distinguish between

prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses.

Explain endosymbiotic theory.

List and describe the functions of the major cell organelles.

Standards: LO 2.13 – 2.14, 4.4 – 4.6


structure and function of the components of the cell membrane.

Explain how the structure of the cell membrane gives it selective permeability, and how it allows passive and active transport to occur.


The student will be able to… List and describe the types

of passive and active transport, under which conditions they occur best (and worst), and the specific molecules that travel by these methods.


The student will be able to… Explain the role of the cell

membrane in cell communication.

Describe the major ways in which cells communicate with each other.

Explain the importance of receptors and proteins in cell communication.


The student will be able to… List the stages of the cell

cycle, explain the major events, and recognize diagrams of each phase.

Explain how the cell cycle is regulated, and describe the results of unregulated cell division.


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Review cell theory, structure and function, endosymbiosis o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review cell membrane structure and function o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review cell membrane function o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

***Water and Solute Potential

Review cell communication and signaling o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

Review cell cycle and regulation o Crash Course o Highlights o FRQ and MC practice

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Date: 5/1/15

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The student will be able to… Review concepts

covered on the AP biology exam.

Standards: all



Standards: all



Standards: all



Standards: all



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Review Video(s) Practice questions

Review Video(s) Practice questions Absent – ACT

Review Video(s) Practice questions Absent – WorkKeys



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Date: 5/7/15 Friday

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Standards: all



Standards: all

The student will be able to… Summarize all concepts

they’ve learned in AP biology to successfully complete an AP practice exam.

Standards: all


they’ve learned in AP biology to successfully complete an AP practice exam.

Standards: all

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AP Biology Practice Test, pt. 1 (multiple choice and grid-in)

AP Biology Practice Test, pt. 2 (free response questions)

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they’ve learned in AP biology to successfully complete the AP exam.

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The student will be able to… Give examples of

different types of animal behavior, explain the purpose, and how evolution has helped shape this behavior.





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none Contagion movie Handout

Contagion movie Handout

PPT and student notes Videos Sample studies

PPT and student notes Videos Sample studies

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AP Biology Exam Contagion and WS Contagion and WS Review animal behavior Videos – examples of

animal behavior Animal behavior studies

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Review animal behavior Videos – examples of

animal behavior Animal behavior studies

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WS Discussion/questioning WS

Discussion/questioning Discussion/questioning







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Research types of animal behavior, and design an observational experiment to test for a behavior’s occurrence and possible reasons why it occurs.














Clean the lab Standards: none

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Computers/iPads with Internet access

Information about Riverbanks zoo

Computers/iPads with Internet access

Information about Riverbanks zoo

Notebook Pens/pencils Stopwatch Comfortable shoes Sunscreen


Lab report rubric

Cleaning supplies

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Design and plan experiment for field trip

Design and plan experiment for field trip

Riverbanks Zoo field trip Complete and turn in lab report (final exam)

Clean the lab

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Experiment planning Discussion/questioning Experiment planning

Discussion/questioning Discussion/questioning Lab report







Date: 5/29/15

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Date: 6/4/15 Friday

Date: 6/5/15

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