Posted on August 25, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
AP Bio site updates:
The unit plan for our first major unit – Ecology – can be found here: https://biowithoutwalls.com/ap-biology/ecology-unit-plan/.
Other handouts – the lab report format and notebook rubric, etc. – may be found here;
https://biowithoutwalls.com/ap-biology/ap-biology-labs-and-handouts/. (Scroll down!)
HW for AP biology
- Syllabus slip and book slip signed
- Pre-read sections 1.1-1.2
- Signed and returned lab safety contracts.
- Summer assignment due Friday at 3:30pm
- Word root quiz – Tues., Sept. 1, set 1
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Posted on June 23, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
For students taking biology, the assigned summer reading is:
Last Chance to See by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Chance-See-Douglas-Adams/dp/0345371984/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245080502&sr=8-1
For each chapter you need to keep a typed reflective journal of your reaction to the text.
Please break down your summaries/reactions accordingly:
- One summary/reaction per chapter. (15 total). (1 point each)
- Your reactions should be written in standard English, though you may use personal pronouns (I, we, etc.). (1 point each)
- No text message short hands such as LOL, etc.
- Take the time to correct typos, grammar mistakes, etc.
- Your summaries/reactions must contain at least 2 paragraphs
- 1st paragraph = summary of the chapter (2 points each)
- 2nd paragraph = reflection/thoughts on the chapter (2 points each
- What is your immediate reaction/thought after reading this chapter?
- How does this relate to your personal life?
- Do you agree or disagree with the author’s ideas?
- Did you find the chapter interesting and why?
- Did the chapter raise any questions for you? What are they?
- Include questions you had/topics you would like to discuss.
Some prompts to help get you started are below. You are not limited to these nor need to include all of these:
If you have any questions concerning the assignment, please do not hesitate to contact me at biowithoutwalls@gmail.com. This assignment is also posted online at www.biowithoutwalls.com
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Posted on June 5, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
All classes:
All zoo assignments are due by Monday at 3:30pm AT THE LATEST!
Students who have not returned their textbooks are expected to do so ASAP.
Dress up for graduation! Graduation is Tuesday at the Lisner Auditorium on GW’s campus.
Map of where the Lisner Auditorium is located on GWU’s campus through Google Maps
Students in TWF and TFIII who signed up to bring supplies should do so! Email me if you cannot remember what you were supposed to bring!
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Posted on June 2, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
The zoo assignment is due by Friday if you went to the zoo. You can find the assignment at the following link: https://biowithoutwalls.com/course-help-and-links/labs-and-handouts/zoo-evolution-assignment/
If you did not go to the zoo and have an EXCUSED absence, your assignment is due Monday.
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Posted on May 24, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
HW for TWF, TFIII and TFIV
- PAPER –
- Due in hard copy by 3:30pm on Tuesday afternoon.
- Don’t forget to upload it to turnitin.com by 11:59pm on Tuesday.
- Final review sheet – look over/review for Tuesday.
- Final
- TFIII – May 29, 9:30-11:30am.
- TFIV – June 1, 1:20-3:15pm.
- TWF – June 1, 9:30-11:30am
- Final review:
- TFIII – in class on Tues; after school, 3:15-4:30 on Wednesday.
- TFIV – in class on Tues and Fri.
- TWF – in class on Tues and after school on Friday
- BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO THE FINAL = +2 E.C. points
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Posted on May 19, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
TFIII AND TFIV ONLY: I have extended the deadline on your paper until TUESDAY, MAY 26th. The paper is due in hard copy by 3:30pm on Tuesday. It is due by 11:59pm on Tuesday night to turnitin.com.
Final review TFIII: In class on Tuesday (5/26) and after school on Wednesday (5/27), 3:15-4:30pm.
Final review TFIV: In class on Tuesday (5/26) and Friday (5/29).
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Posted on May 18, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
HW for MWH
- PAPER – Don’t forget to upload it to turnitin.comby 11:59pm on Friday.
- Final review sheet – look over/review for Wednesday/Thursday.
- Final review MWH ONLY – 5/26 (Tues): 3:15-4:30
- Final: WEDNESDAY 5/27/09: 1:20-3:15p
- BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO THE FINAL = +2 E.C. points
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Posted on May 8, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
HW for TWF, TFIII and TFIV
- 393-403, Qs 1-5; 428-435, Qs 1-5
- TEST: TWF 5/13; TFIII and TFIV 5/12
- PROJECT – 5/22
- SIGN UP FOR A CONFERENCE WITH MS. BERGMAN!
- Progress reports – sign and return by TUES!
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Posted on May 4, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
HW for MWH
- Post-activity skulls – Thursday
- Quiz- Punnett Squares, Karyotypes and blood types – Thurs.
- Test – 5/13 and notebook check
- Project – 5/22 – SIGN UP FOR A TIME TO MEET WITH ME.
- Reading: 428-435, Qs 1-5
- EC: http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/jkf6Tr/pandemic2.swf
- Start in a country other than Madagascar and infect Madagascar
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Posted on April 30, 2009 by biowithoutwalls
HW for TWF
- Quiz next Friday – Punnett Squares and Blood Type
- Field trip Wednesday
- Advisory Test – 5/13/09
- Project – 5/22/09
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