Introduction to Biological Sciences

10/02: Chapter 1 Test

10/01: Review Chapter 1 material

9/30/09: Day 17
Complete metric system lab and practice metric system conversions

9/29/09: Day 16
NWEA testing
Homework: Read pg 19-23 and answer questions 1-6 (due 09/30)

9/28: Day 15
In Class:
Continued work on Metric System Lab

9/25: Day 14
In Class:
Work on Lab Safety Posters
Posters due Monday 9/28

9/24: Day 13
In Class:
Begin Metric System Measurement Lab

9/23: Day 12
In Class:
Review Lab Safety Procedures and Rules
Lab Safety Scenario Activity

9/22: Day 11
In Class:
Scientific Method Quiz

9/21: Day 10
In Class:
Scientific Method Review

9/18: Day 9
In Class:
Finish Thumb Wrestling Lab
Work on Interpreting Data Analysis

All labs due Monday along with data analysis

9/17: Day 8
In Class:
Thumb Wrestling Scientific Method Lab

9/11 Day 4:

In Class:
- Continued discussion of Leaf Cutter Ants and scientific research
- Began discussion of scientific method

Homework due Monday 9/14: Read Chapter 1 Section 1 and answer questions 1-5 on pg 10

9/10 Day 3:

In class:
- Discussed characteristics that all living things share
- Watched and discussed scientific research of Amazon Leaf Cutter Ants

9/9 Day 2:
Do Now: Grade goal for 1st quarter
In class:
- Discussed biology as a scientific discipline and sciences that fit under biology umbrella
- The Martin and the Car: Defining what is living

9/8 Day 1:
Welcome back to school! Today we:
-Introduced the class, syllabus, class procedures
- Distributed textbooks
- Seat assignments
Homework: Bring required materials and cover text book - due Friday