Sept 9, 2015

Chemistry Period 1

• Computer lab to complete the grade 11 science literacy assessment

Chemistry Period 5

• Computer lab to complete the grade 11 science literacy assessment
• Sophomores began the Inquiry Skills Assessment #1
• More time will be needed in class on Thursday

Biology Period 3

• Safety contracts
• including fire drill
• Lab - Artificial Selection
• Plant 12 seeds per student
• Begin lab notebook
• Background notes for lab including:
• Selection
• Adaptation
• Flower anatomy
• Pollination
• Fertilization

Biology Period 7

• Lab partners
• Lab stations
• Data collection for Lab: Artificial Selection
• Activity: Dichotomous Keys
• Video: Bozeman - Selection
• Key points
• Selection is caused when a factor in the organism's surroundings determines if the organism is successful in reproduction
• Adaptations are processes, traits, or behaviors that allow an organism to succeed