Week 4: September 9 - 13
Mon: Monday Homework – 1) Work on your Raptor Population Ecology assignment – due by test day: Thu, 9/12; 2) Review your lab book checklist – do you have all your content present and completed?; 3) Begin analyzing your data for Bio Test 1.

Tue: Tuesday Homework – 1) Work on your Raptor Population Ecology assignment – due by test day: Thu, 9/12; 2) Review your lab book checklist – do you have all your content and is it complete?; 3) Analyze your data for Bio Test 1.

Wed:
  • Activity: Modeling a Food Web
Wednesday Homework – 1) Finish your Raptor Population Ecology assignment – due tomorrow; 2) Make sure you have all lab book content completed; 3) Analyze your data for Bio Test 1.

Thu: Thursday Homework – No homework on test days!
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Fri:
  • Education’s 11 – Reflection
    • How has reflection affected your school experience this week? How have you used reflection to improve your school experience this week? How have your teachers used reflection to improve your school experience this week?
  • Lab Book Grading
  • Review: Bio Test 1: Ecology (Biotic/Abiotic, Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Carrying Capacity)
  • ​Level 4 Investigations
​​​Friday Homework – If you need to complete a retake for Bio Test 1: 1) Make sure your lab book is at a level 3; 2) Participate in (or watch the recording of) the test review session; 3) If necessary, schedule a re-teach session during iFlight; 4) Schedule the retake for iFlight – instructions are on the podium; 5) Level 4 Investigations are due at the beginning of class on Monday - check your topic with Mrs. C before you begin; 6) Complete this week's reflection - "Reflection" is the trait (see above).
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​Week 3: September 2 - 6
Mon:
  • Labor Day - No School
Tue:
  • Picture Day – During Science Classes
  • Class Debate (weekend homework assignment)
    • Jurassic Park – Can this ecosystem survive?
Tuesday Homework – Go to the ACT Science Question of the Day. Answer the question the best you can. You will have to set up an account – use your school email.

Wed: Wednesday Homework – There is none. Lucky you!

Thu:
  • ​Raptor Population Ecology
Thursday Homework – Finish the data table for the bald eagle.
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Fri:
  • Education’s 11 – Common Sense
    • How has common sense affected your school experience this week? How have you used common sense to improve your school experience this week? How have your teachers used common sense to improve your school experience this week?
  • Raptor Population Ecology
    • Eagle - Graphing, Questions
Friday Homework – Work on your second Raptor Population Ecology data table, graph, and questions. This will also be homework for most of next week, so you don't have to do the entire thing at once.
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​Week 2: August 26 - 30
Mon:
  • Pre-test
  • Activity – Asexual Reproduction
    • Biology Plants Maintenance
    • Grow Station Maintenance
Monday Homework: 1) In your lab book, write the science definitions of Population, Organism, Ecosystem, and Community; 2) Friday's homework (Biology Quiz) is due by 3:30 today.

Tue:
  • Group Discussions – Organism, Ecosystem, Population, Community
  • Homework Discussion - Daily Review
  • Slides: Biotic vs Abiotic, Ecosystems, Biodiversity
    • Lab Book Notes
    • Drawings: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Tuesday Homework: 1) Check Canvas and make sure you have all lab book notes for all slides thus far. This is something you should do every evening so you don’t get behind in Biology; 2) If you have been given responsibility for the care of a classroom plant, research the plant and what it needs (watering schedule, how much water, deadheading, fertilizing, etc.). Be ready to start tomorrow.

Wed:
  • Classroom Plant Assignments
  • Drawings: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors
  • Video: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
    • Video Handout: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
Wednesday Homework: Finish your drawing: Ecosystems – Biotic and Abiotic Factors. Make sure you follow the detailed instructions found on the Canvas assignment.

Thu:
  • Video: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
    • Video Handout: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
Thursday Homework: If you were not in class for the David Attenborough video, you can find it on Netflix, or find excerpts on YouTube.
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Fri:
  • Video: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
    • Video Handout: David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet
  • Class Discussion: David Attenborough Video – A Life on Our Planet
  • Jurassic World – Can this ecosystem survive?
Friday Homework: 1) Finish watching the video, David Attenborough - A Life on Our Planet. The details are on Canvas. 2) In your lab book, answer the Jurassic World video question, “Can this ecosystem survive?” in your lab book. You can find the video and details on Canvas. Be ready to persuade your classmates to your point of view next Tuesday!
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​Week 1: August 19 - 23
Mon - Tue:
  • Summer Break – No School

Wed:
  • Slideshow: Navigating Freshman Biology
    • Video: Welcome to Biology
    • ​Biology vs. Earth Science
    • Beginning of Class
    • Electronics
    • Jordan School District Dress Code Policy
    • Website
    • Grading - Tests, Lab Books, Assignments
    • Slideshow: We Do Science - Weekly Assignment
Wed Homework: 1) If you don't want the lab book you will be issued tomorrow, then you need to get one of your own: 1-inch binder, clear vinyl pocket on front and spine, any color.

Thu:
  • Email Icons and Notifications
  • Slideshow: Navigating Freshman Biology
    • Slideshow: We Do Science - Weekly Assignment
    • Video: You're Gonna Have a Bad Time
    • ​Lab Books and Materials (lined paper, study tips, names)
    • Tests and Retakes
    • SRMS Citizenship Policy
    • Seating Chart
    • Food and Furniture
    • Off-limits Areas
    • Hall Passes
Thu Homework: 1) Make sure your school Gmail account has an icon other than your initial.

Fri: Fri Homework: Finish and Submit Freshman Biology Quiz on Canvas.
​Live Zoom Classes

​All class periods will be available for at-home students to join via Zoom each day - by request.
You must notify Mrs. C by email at least 15 minutes before beginning of class period.

​​JSD 2024-2025 Calendar
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