NEW SCHOOL SCHEDULE UPDATE

Here is the Newly Updated Schedule.


 

                9-11am           1-3pm
M-                1st                   2nd
T                   3rd                  4th
W                  1st                   2nd
Th                 3rd                  4th
M-Th            5th period       3-4pm

WELCOME BACK!! Weekly Agenda 4/13- 4/17

WEEKLY AGENDA + ASSIGNMENTS, APRIL 13-17, 2020

Evolution Project Instructions: You will have 2 weeks to work on this project. This week, you will focus on Parts 1 + 2. Check your teacher's blog or Google Classroom for a checklist to use as you progress through the project. 
Standards:
SB6.a: Explain how understandings of Earth’s history, emergence of new species, and genetics have influenced our understanding of biology.
SB6.c: Argue the claim that all living organisms are related by way of common descent using evidence from comparative morphology (analogous vs. homologous structures), embryology, biochemistry (protein sequence), and genetics.

Part 1 SB6a: Learning Target 1: I will be able to describe the major accomplishments of each scientist and how their accomplishments contributed to Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. ​
Learning Target 2: I will be able to analyze or interpret patterns of biodiversity that arise from speciation.
Choose one:

1. Explain in written words, pictures, or video how new species have emerged (Speciation), making sure to show how the changing environment plays a part in this.
2. You are Charles Darwin and the HMS Beagle just docked at the Galapagos Islands. Write down your observations that led you to the belief in evolution by natural selection. What are the pieces of evidence that show evolution exists? Write your observations in diary form.

Part 2 SB6c: Learning Target: What role does genetics play in evolution?
Choose one:

1. You are a lawyer who must defend an organism’s claim that it is related to a different species. Make a case and give the evidence based on the evidence types from standard SB6c. This can be done in a video format, case file, or a story.
2. Write a story an organism point of view showing how their species and another came from common ancestor. You must include two forms evidence from standard SB6c.
3. Draw a comic strip showing how an homologous and analogous structures formed in animals.

Go to Google Classroom to access and submit your Evolution quiz.

ALL students SHOULD have already signed in to the classroom, and be turning in work there.
If you  have not signed up, then scroll down for instructions on how to do so!!

Evolution Quiz

ALL ONLINE QUIZZES HAVE BEEN REOPENED!!! NO LATE PENALTIES EITHER!!!

Hey everyone, if you missed some of the previous work for ANY reason, and were NOT able to turn it in before the due date, then go to the online textbook and take any and ALL quizzes you missed!

PADLET LINK

Here is the PADLET link for thursdays assignment.
https://padlet.com/lelamyrick/maconsbio
or click here

WEEKLY AGENDA 3/30 - 4/3

Learning Target: I will be able to describe the major accomplishments of each scientist and how their accomplishments contributed to Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. 
Monday, 3/30: Watch Theories of Evolution Video and submit 10 things you got from it.; 10.1 Reinforcement (click the title for the links and files + submit completed work to shot to your teacher's remind or Google Classroom)
Video Links:

• Theories of Evolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsKTmrs4DrU 

Learning Target: I will be able to analyze or interpret patterns of biodiversity that arise from speciation.
Tuesday, 3/31: Watch the What is a Species? video below and answer the questions below (submit to remind chat or Google classroom for  your teacher)
Video Link:

• What is a Species?: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/evolution/species

Questions:

1. Why are the Eastern and Western Meadowlarks considered different species?
2. In which way(s) could polar bears and grizzly bears be considered different species?
3. In which way(s) could polar bears and grizzly bears be considered the same species?
4. What is the main point this video makes about species?

Learning Targets:
         - I will be able to differ between the theories of Charles Darwin and Lamarck.
         - I will be able to describe how speciation occurs and how a new species can arise from other species. 
Wednesday, 4/1: Using Monday's material, create a guess my 2-1-4; then, using Tuesday's material, create an A-B-C summary for 3 ideas about speciation. *see directions below on how to complete the assignments* - You can submit pictures of your answers to remind OR teachers Google Classroom.
2-1-4:

1. Record 2 facts, create 1 hint, and find or take 4 pictures about the topic assigned above for 3/30/2020. ​

*Your goal for your 2-1-4 is to have someone to be able to guess your topic from your 2-1-4.  You don't want to tell your topic in your creation*

A-B-C:

1. Write 3 short, yet detailed summaries about the topic. 
2. 1st word in each summary statement must begin with an A-first summary, B-second summary, C-third summary
3. You should end with 3 short detailed summaries. Ex: A parent is doing their best job. Being a teacher and a parent isn't easy. ; Cut them some slack because this is a new thing for them too.  

**Complete the Evolution Quiz Study Guide for Friday's quiz. (click the title for the file)

Learning Target: What role does genetics play in evolution?
Thursday, 4/2: Read sections 11.1, 11.3, and 11.5 in the textbook and answer the questions below on the padlet link: 
Questions:

1.  How does genetic variation in populations increase an organisms chance of survival? (Section 11.1)
2. Describe the different ways that populations can evolve.  (Section 11.3)
3. Describe the different isolations that lead to speciation. (Section 11.5)

Learning Target: I will be able to explain how Earth's history, speciation, and genetics influence our understanding of biology.
Friday, 4/3: Evolution Quiz 1. You will have until Sunday, 4/5/20 @ 11:59 PM to complete your quiz. *Be sure to complete the study guide from Wednesday BEFORE you take the quiz*

STUDENT HELP WITH GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Google Classroom:


Student:
Access through the Google Classroom App or link (https://classroom.google.com/ ):

1. Sign into your Google account
2. Click on the '+' sign near your picture/avatar - the upper right-hand corner
3. Pick 'join class'
4. Enter your class code
5. Click on the verification that you are you button and accept the classroom.
6. You are now in, explore.



Moving about in the Google Classroom:

1. You open to the 'Stream' . This is where you will find general announcements and the list of classwork posts made.
2. In 'Coursework', you'll find all your assignments listed under their topics.
3. To access your assignments, click on the tab/post for the one you wish to see and then click on 'View Assignment' typically in the bottom left corner of the newly opened space.
4. Once it opens, you will see the entire assignment and all the material linked to it. You will also see a button to add work and one to turn it in. You may have an attachment with your name on it, that is an assignment you can type on.


To Turn in work:

1. While viewing the assignment, click on the 'add or create' button. A menu will drop down.
· If your work is on the google drive - the open it and attach the file.
· If you need to create a file, then go down to the file type and click on it and it will allow you to make a new one to work on.
· If you have to attach pictures or work (file) click on the attachment icon and upload your files.
· If it is a link, then click on the link icon and add it.
2. Click on 'Turn in' and there will be a pop up that asks you if you are sure you wish to, click that one as well.
3. If you have an attached assignment, once you have finished it, then click 'Turn in' and repeat.
4. If you answered in a private comment (which you can make in this screen) then click 'Mark as Done'.