Do Now:
Chrome book Open
Log into the meet
Ready for learning
To Be Completed:
Speed Problem Practice I is due NLT midnight.
Today’s Lesson:
Force and Motion - Slideshow presentation
Complete the “note taking companion” as we go over it in class.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Day 6
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Today’s Lesson:
Please complete the Forces and Physics Diagnostic.Assistance offered for completing the Mouse variation ActivityThis was due yesterday.
Complete Peppered Moths and Natural SelectionFriday, May 7, 2021. Day 4
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THE CONTENT COVERED IN THE NATURAL SELECTION BRAINPOP ON TUESDAY.
Study resources located in Google Classroom:
BrainPop Natural Selection Challenge Activities
Under Pressure
What is Natural Selection?
Today’s Lesson:
REVIEW BRAINPOP NATURAL SELECTION CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES
IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE THIS, FINISH AND TURN IT IN FOR 1/2 CREDIT.
LAB INVESTIGATION
COLOR VARIATIONS OVER TIME IN ROCK POCKET MOUSE POPULATIONS
Introduce resources.
Read Introduction and discuss.
PROCEDURE:
Students to complete step 1 independently/with partners
Complete “Changes in Two Mouse Populations” in Google Classroom
We will finish this activity next week.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Day 1
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
the third slide (items 10-18) of “The Theory of Natural Selection” Chapter Outline
Due today NLT Midnight
Today’s Lesson:
Review “The Theory of Natural Selection” Chapter Outline (1-9)
Review response to BrainPOP Natural Selection Guided Questions
Class share/fire away format
If time permits:
Under Pressure!
Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Day 6
Mr. Wahlstrom is Out today.
Please complete the “What is Natural Selection? assignment in Google Classroom.
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
What is Natural Selection?
Located in Google Classroom
Due by end of day.
Today’s Lesson:
What is Natural Selection?
Located in Google Classroom
First, Complete the BrainPop Guided Questions using the link in the document to watch the video.
Second, read pages 347 and 348 of Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection in "The Environment and Change Over Time."
Complete numbers 1 to 9 on the Chapter Outline slideshow (only slide 2).
If you finish this early, continue and complete the remaining slides, but only 1-9 are required to be finished today.
Monday, May 3, 2021. Day 5
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Today’s Lesson:
Complete and discuss
How Related are Organisms
Located in Google Classroom.
Darwin’s Dangerous Idea
Watch and discuss the video in class.
Complete the video reflection worksheet
Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Day 1
Do Now:
To be Completed:
Great transformations Part I
Due end of class today.
turn it in.
Evidence of Evolution due NLT 3pm tomorrow.
You will not receive class time to complete this on Wednesday.
Work on it tonight if needed
Today’s Lesson:
Watch “Great transformations” Part I
0:00 - 16:45
Complete the “great Transformations Part I” assignment in GC.
We will stop and discuss from time to time as we go.
complete the “video Reflection” portion of the assignment
Discussion with a peer it encouraged
I will create breakouts on request.
Turn it in
As time permits:
Evidence of Evolution is due end of day tomorrow (3p)
You may use extra class time today to work on this.
Otherwise it is homework
do not expect class time tomorrow
Monday, April 26, 2021. Day 6
Do Now:
Please complete this
Reproduction and Heredity Unit Post Check
No panic - just a handful of questions to see how much you learned and retained.
Yes it counts - 1 point per question, five total
Student’s who show improvement from the Pre-check you completed before the unit will receive a bonus point.
To be Completed:
Late projects must be completed and turned in tonight.
History of Life on Earth slides
Reminder emails were sent out.
Announcement:
All grades on the History of Life on Earth slides were entered into PowerSchool.
Some student’s never turned in the project and received the last interim check grade on file.
They may finish and submit but will be assessed a 10% late penalty.
If your project was turned in - you have your final grade.
This was announced before vacation.
Do not re-submit unless I left you a note asking you to do so.
This will be the policy for the remainder of the year.
Today’s Lesson:
Open the Lesson I released in Google Classroom?
How do you explain this?
Complete Part I independently.
You have five minutes.
Class share
Do not begin part II until instructed to do so.
Partner discussion
share doc
discuss question
annotate ideas that were shared on your document
Friday, April 16, 2021
School Cancelled due to weather.
HISTORY OF LIFE ON EARTH SLIDES ARE DUE TODAY.
THE “NO PENALTY” GRACE PERIOD FOR LATE WORK RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT.
AFTER THAT, A 10% LATE PENALTY APPLIES.
Thursday, April 15, 2021. Day 5
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Challenge 3 due by the end of today.
Challenge 4 due tomorrow.
All projects to be turned in end of day tomorrow - no exceptions
Today’s Lesson:
Make-ups: Complete this short quiz on Fossils
I will let you know if you need to take it.
Google classroom
BrainPOP worksheet is open notes
No use of brainpop movie or transcript
Complete Challenge 3 today
Challenge 4 due tomorrow
Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Day 4
Take the BrainPOP Fossils Quiz at this link
You may use your finished notes.
No access to BrainPop
Your Challenge 2 slides should be done
- expect my grading today.
When finished, you may finish Challenge 2 (if Needed) then work on Challenge 3
Done with Challenge 3?
Complete the extension Lesson in GC
Earth Viewer Scavenger Hunt
What is this?
Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Day 3
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Today’s Lesson:
All Classes
Complete BrainPOP Fossils video and worksheet In class today. Submit as soon as finished.
We will go over it together.
All classes
“Challenge 2 Slides” must be finished tonight
Homework if needed.
2 minimum required
focus on the Paleozoic and Mesozoic as first priority.
Monday, April 12, 2021. Day 2
Purple Dawn!
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Challenge 2 is due NLT Tuesday Night at midnight.
Today’s Lesson:
Challenge 1 has been graded and returned.
Incomplete work must be finished ASAP.
Challenge 2 is due NLT Tuesday Night at midnight.
Complete the “fossils” BrainPop today
Worksheet
We will discuss tomorrow and ten take a quiz on it.
When finished with the brainpop - work on challenge 2 (or 3)
Friday, April 9, 2021. Day 1
Embrace moments of quiet reflection.
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
1 slide of challenge 2 (of the 3 required) is due NLT Sunday Night.
Today’s Lesson:
Challenge 1 Should be finished
It will be graded as “Late” at the end of this class.
Please be sure to turn it in.
Make a copy of this checklist and use it to self check and submit during class today.
work on challenge 2 After.
1 slide of challenge 2 (of the 3 required) is due NLT Sunday Night.
Thursday, April 8, 2021. Day 6
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Challenge 1: Slide 2 due tonight NLT midnight
Today’s Lesson:
Review What is The Geologic Time Scale
Introduce Challenge 2:
Challenge 1 due tonight NLT Midnight.
Turn it in for a check by me when finished.
Resources: These links have Geologic Timelines with Major Events/Life on them.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Day 5
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Please complete “What is the Geologic Timeline?”
Turned in today
no exceptions
Today’s Lesson:
History of Life on Earth Project Slide 2
“How to” make the table.
Support video
This slide is due End of day Thursday
You will have a new lesson and challenge delivered tomorrow.
Example Slide 2 Table
Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Day 4
Homeroom:
For the love of cows.
Autism Puzzle Pieces
Do Now:
Welcome
PPE
location
wipe your table upon entering.
Class norms
stay in seat
minimize movement
bathroom during class start lesson introduction discouraged
Better during independent work time.
Class will be conducted via Google Meet
Login and monitor to view shared materials
This will be modified as circumstances change
To Be Completed:
“What is the Geologic timeline?”
finished and turned in today
Today’s Lesson:
Review BrainPop Geologic Time Activities
Review History of Life on Earth Assignment
Discuss and assign “What is the Geologic timeline?” planner
many already finished
Due today
time to work in class
Monday, April 5, 2021. Day 3
Do Now:
Welcome
PPE
Class norms - stay in seat
minimize movement
bathroom during class start lesson introduction discouraged
Ok during independent work time.
To Be Completed:
Today’s Lesson:
Unit Introduction
BrainPOP - Geologic Time
Watch video - discuss
Complete Comprehension Quiz
History of Life On Earth
Go over project requirements
Friday, April 3, 2021 Day 2
Do Now:
Complete steps 1 and 2 of “Where do blue eyes come from?”
To Be Completed:
Where do blue eyes come from to be compelted today.
Today’s Lesson:
Review of Genetically Ginger
Share class responses to steps 1 & 2
Watch video
small group discuss, respond, turn in.
have a good weekend!
Thursday, April 1, 2021. Day 1
Do Now:
To Be Completed:
Today’s Lesson:
Review Chromosome Matching - last problem.
Review BrainPOP Worksheet - Genetic Mutations
Scores released.
Genetically Ginger:
Watch the video and complete the questions related to the video.
Where do blue eyes come from?
Individual or small group -
complete anticipation guide
Watch video
complete remainder of worksheet