Turn-in List for 1-10-20
3.1.2 Charts, #6, conclusions
3.1.3 Notes, #9, conclusions
3.1 EQs, 50 words minimum, do not count restated questions in your 50
3.2 Terms
3.2.1 No intro, chart, Order steps, order pictures (annotate), conclusions
3.2.2 Intro, KWL chart, activity (Part I and II), conclusions (including diagram)
3.2.3 Intro,Part I, Part II (student resource), conclusions
Virtual Gel Electrophoresis Lab: prediction, gel marks, conclusions
Notes from the introductions of the activities you've previewed in Unit 4.
There are 18 activities in Unit 4. You can pick and choose which ones you want to take notes on.
You need notes from at least 9 to get full credit.
3.1.2 Charts, #6, conclusions
3.1.3 Notes, #9, conclusions
3.1 EQs, 50 words minimum, do not count restated questions in your 50
3.2 Terms
3.2.1 No intro, chart, Order steps, order pictures (annotate), conclusions
3.2.2 Intro, KWL chart, activity (Part I and II), conclusions (including diagram)
3.2.3 Intro,Part I, Part II (student resource), conclusions
Virtual Gel Electrophoresis Lab: prediction, gel marks, conclusions
Notes from the introductions of the activities you've previewed in Unit 4.
There are 18 activities in Unit 4. You can pick and choose which ones you want to take notes on.
You need notes from at least 9 to get full credit.
Environmental Sustainability Agenda - Fall, 2019 |
January 6th and 8th
Practice quizzes on KITE
Finish up any unfinished activities
Clean up and ready notebook for grading
Final and notebooks due on Friday, January 10th
Practice quizzes on KITE
Finish up any unfinished activities
Clean up and ready notebook for grading
Final and notebooks due on Friday, January 10th
December 13th and 17th
3.2.1 Extracting DNA from Plants
3.2.2 Introduction to DNA
Pigeonetics - It's genetics with pigeons.
I tried it just to see what it was all about and found it entertaining and a little informative. Try it out. They weave more vocabulary into it than you would think.
3.2.1 Extracting DNA from Plants
- Picture packet
- Take the printed pictures, cut them out and reorder them.
- Insert into your engineering notebook in order
- Annotate each step
- Conclusions (on the sign-in table) - 40 word minimum
3.2.2 Introduction to DNA
- I've added a couple of links to replace the DNA and Chromosome links that didn't work. :(
- I also found a drawing video for the bases. It was very good, so I'd like for you to do that one as well after step 11.
- I'm not assigning anything else. I want you to take your time and make sure you understand what you're reading and working on. This is the basis for the next few activities we're going to do and if you don't understand this part, you'll be lost quickly.
- Complete the conclusions (on the sign-in table)
Pigeonetics - It's genetics with pigeons.
I tried it just to see what it was all about and found it entertaining and a little informative. Try it out. They weave more vocabulary into it than you would think.
December 3rd,5th, 9th and 11th
3.1.2 Charts, #6, conclusion
3.1.3 Notes of PLTW version of lab, #9, conclusions
3.1 EQs, all, minimum 50 words each.
3.2.1 Extracting DNA from Plants
There's really no notes in the Intro.
Make the chart for #1 in your notebook, complete
For step 3, I've printed out the student resource sheet; complete steps 3-6.
If your group is ready to do the lab and there's people in line in front of you, work on 3.2 terms and activity 3.2.2
3.2 Terms: Amino Acids, Base-pair, Codon, Electrophoresis, Fragment, mRNA, PCR, Primer,
Transcription, Translation, rRNA
3.2.2 Introduction to DNA - this is a lot of structural information
Part I
notes from the introduction
Make a KWL chart - we will discuss in due time
for #5, I used this link in Firefox and it worked: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/oldtour/
answer all of the questions in #6
Part II
Continue with part II, I've printed some of the drawings that you may want to include with your notes.
There is one drawing I did not print (#17/18) because step 18 says to sketch it yourself.
Conclusions are printed for you.
3.1.2 Charts, #6, conclusion
3.1.3 Notes of PLTW version of lab, #9, conclusions
3.1 EQs, all, minimum 50 words each.
3.2.1 Extracting DNA from Plants
There's really no notes in the Intro.
Make the chart for #1 in your notebook, complete
For step 3, I've printed out the student resource sheet; complete steps 3-6.
If your group is ready to do the lab and there's people in line in front of you, work on 3.2 terms and activity 3.2.2
3.2 Terms: Amino Acids, Base-pair, Codon, Electrophoresis, Fragment, mRNA, PCR, Primer,
Transcription, Translation, rRNA
3.2.2 Introduction to DNA - this is a lot of structural information
Part I
notes from the introduction
Make a KWL chart - we will discuss in due time
for #5, I used this link in Firefox and it worked: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/oldtour/
answer all of the questions in #6
Part II
Continue with part II, I've printed some of the drawings that you may want to include with your notes.
There is one drawing I did not print (#17/18) because step 18 says to sketch it yourself.
Conclusions are printed for you.
November 26, 2019
3.1.2
3.1.2
November 22, 2019
Notebooks due.
3.1.2 Biological Engineering Solutions for Food Insecurity
Notebooks due.
3.1.2 Biological Engineering Solutions for Food Insecurity
- Notes on powerpoint from the activity page
- 1-3
- #1 is lengthy, don't be surprised; each insight should be 50 word
- #2 says to watch a video. The only audio is music, so if you just read it, that's all there is to it. each insight should be 25 words
November 20, 2019
Notebooks due Friday. I've added most of what Corin found was missing.
I was missing the 2.3.3 Oil Eating Microbe activity (Intro and 3 paragraphs).
Please add this to your list!!!!
Finish the Bt Virtual Lab
Notebooks due Friday. I've added most of what Corin found was missing.
I was missing the 2.3.3 Oil Eating Microbe activity (Intro and 3 paragraphs).
Please add this to your list!!!!
Finish the Bt Virtual Lab
November 18, 2019
3.1.1 Food Insecurities
You have until 8:30 to finish and practice your presentations.
Do you have 2.3 Essential Question done and 3.1 Key Terms? (see November 6th agenda)
3.1.1 Food Insecurities
You have until 8:30 to finish and practice your presentations.
Do you have 2.3 Essential Question done and 3.1 Key Terms? (see November 6th agenda)
Work through this virtual lab:
Bt corn lab Complete the virtual Bt corn lab. Notes should be done in your notebook not on the virtual lab. To complete the lab, a graph similar to the picture at the right (filled in, not EXACTLY like the picture on the right) should be completed in Excel. This will require several iterations of the lab with varying seed types and varying concentrations of ECB. The six questions at the end should be answered in your notebook. They are printed out for you like conclusions for PLTW activities. |
November 14, 2019
3.1.1 Food Insecurities
3.1.1 Food Insecurities
- Take notes from the Food Insecurites PPT. Do not write word-for-word!! This should take no more than 25 minutes.
- We will continue with 3.1.1 with our two-person group you're currently in.
- Choose from the six countries available and tell me which country you're going to do before you invest too much time in it.
- The point of the PPT you're putting together is to be informative, but also personalize the difficulties that these countries are facing.
November 6 & 12th, 2019
2.3.2
Part II - Design your oil spill clean up strategy, document it
- Be prepared, as a group, to list your materials needed by 10:15
2.3.3
Take notes on the introduction for 2.3.3
Write three paragraphs (minimum 40 words each) on the following two articles (They are hyperlinked):
Oil-Eating Microbes Threaten Shipwrecks and Ocean Life
Paragraph #1: Information about naturally occurring microbes
Paragraph #2: Repercussions (at least three) that artificially introduced Oil-Eating Microbes have on oil spills and the environment
Bacteria Sucked up 200,000 Tons of Oil after BP Spill
Paragraph #3: Summary
Pick one of the two Essential Questions for 2.3 and write a 75 word response.
3.1 Key Terms: biofuel, Bt plant, food security, Gene, Genetically Modified Organism, Protein
3.1.1
Intro Notes
Complete the #1: Nutritional deficiencies chart, leave room in your chart to fill in deficiencies for the other five areas.
2.3.2
Part II - Design your oil spill clean up strategy, document it
- Be prepared, as a group, to list your materials needed by 10:15
2.3.3
Take notes on the introduction for 2.3.3
Write three paragraphs (minimum 40 words each) on the following two articles (They are hyperlinked):
Oil-Eating Microbes Threaten Shipwrecks and Ocean Life
Paragraph #1: Information about naturally occurring microbes
Paragraph #2: Repercussions (at least three) that artificially introduced Oil-Eating Microbes have on oil spills and the environment
Bacteria Sucked up 200,000 Tons of Oil after BP Spill
Paragraph #3: Summary
Pick one of the two Essential Questions for 2.3 and write a 75 word response.
3.1 Key Terms: biofuel, Bt plant, food security, Gene, Genetically Modified Organism, Protein
3.1.1
Intro Notes
Complete the #1: Nutritional deficiencies chart, leave room in your chart to fill in deficiencies for the other five areas.
October 29, 2019
What goes in, must come out...
We'll go over the differences between fresh water treatment and black/grey water treatment.
Conclusion questions 1&2 for 2.3.4 The Human Water Cycle . They're short. You can write them out from the activity. (You need to wait to do #2 until we're done with the septic videos.)
Project 2.3.5
Take notes on the introduction
Complete parts I (Research) and II (designing the experiment); you will do this individually.
What goes in, must come out...
We'll go over the differences between fresh water treatment and black/grey water treatment.
Conclusion questions 1&2 for 2.3.4 The Human Water Cycle . They're short. You can write them out from the activity. (You need to wait to do #2 until we're done with the septic videos.)
Project 2.3.5
Take notes on the introduction
Complete parts I (Research) and II (designing the experiment); you will do this individually.
October 25, 2019
Movie Day! Don't get too excited, it's videos of Kenosha, Wisconsin's water works.
We'll take notes on the different parts of the facility and share our observations.
Also, finish up annotations of the field trip.
Movie Day! Don't get too excited, it's videos of Kenosha, Wisconsin's water works.
We'll take notes on the different parts of the facility and share our observations.
Also, finish up annotations of the field trip.
October 23, 2019
Our field trip to ARJWD was a successful day! Nobody was left behind, it didn't rain and the bus didn't break down. Count the day as a success.
Follow up for the field trip to ARJWD
I have printed pictures of ARJWD. Please get a packet of pictures (next to the sign in book) and cut the pictures apart. Put them in order of the way water goes through the plant. Put the quality control room and anything to do with testing water, at the end. Insert them in your notebook with room next to each to annotate what's going on in the picture. Annotate each picture (minimum 25 words for each step, there may be more than one picture in a particular step).
Hand in notebook to be graded by snack time.
Our field trip to ARJWD was a successful day! Nobody was left behind, it didn't rain and the bus didn't break down. Count the day as a success.
Follow up for the field trip to ARJWD
I have printed pictures of ARJWD. Please get a packet of pictures (next to the sign in book) and cut the pictures apart. Put them in order of the way water goes through the plant. Put the quality control room and anything to do with testing water, at the end. Insert them in your notebook with room next to each to annotate what's going on in the picture. Annotate each picture (minimum 25 words for each step, there may be more than one picture in a particular step).
Hand in notebook to be graded by snack time.
October 21, 2019
Anderson Regional Joint Water District field trip
Please make sure you wear appropriate footwear.
Anderson Regional Joint Water District field trip
Please make sure you wear appropriate footwear.
October 17, 2019
2.3.2 Oil Spill Remediation - put the finishing touches on your presentation
2.3.2 Oil Spill Remediation - put the finishing touches on your presentation
October 15, 2019
2.3.1 Water Filtration - finish documenting
2.3.2 Oil Spill Remediation -
2.3.1 Water Filtration - finish documenting
2.3.2 Oil Spill Remediation -
- Take notes on the Intro
- Pick an oil spill to research (tell me before you invest too much time, in case someone else has picked it already.)
- Put together a quick PPT (individually) that answers the questions. Copy the Urls to the notes part of each slide to document your sources (both information and pictures).
- Everyone else in class will need the information from your research, so be sure to include all that your classmates will need.
- Make sure you have as much information as possible about how the clean-up efforts were conducted. That is the most important piece of information.
- Presentation may be no longer than 2 1/2 minutes. We need to quickly share the information.
October 10, 2019
2.3.1 Water Filtration.... keep working through the design process....
2.3.1 Water Filtration.... keep working through the design process....
- Document component
- Design 4
- Research
- Brainstorm with partner
- Document resulting product
- Build a prototype
- Test a prototype
- Evaluate test results
- Re-design
- Conclusions
October 8, 2019
2.3.1 Water Filtration
Continue working on the components list and design work
Videos from ARJWD
2.3.1 Water Filtration
Continue working on the components list and design work
Videos from ARJWD
October 2, 2019
2.2.1 What's in the Water - presentations at 8:45 am
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests - notes on main activity introduction and from the introduction from each of the tests
Key Terms 2.2 - second set of key terms
Beer's Law, Incubation, Hardness, MCL, Molarity, Polyatomic ion, Turbidity
Key Terms 2.3 -
Aliquot, Bioremediation, Heavy metals, Hyperaccumulator, OEM, Oleophilic, Phytoremediation
Group change after break....let's do Group #9?
No one can sit in a row that they sat in for their last group.
Project 2.3.1 - Water Filtration
Please pay attention to the stress on the design process.
Proper documentation should include all phases of the process.
Start by filling out the chart of remediation supplies and their uses in water remediation.
Design four filters and annotate each for use of each layer.
We will then build one filter in each team and test it.
2.2.1 What's in the Water - presentations at 8:45 am
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests - notes on main activity introduction and from the introduction from each of the tests
Key Terms 2.2 - second set of key terms
Beer's Law, Incubation, Hardness, MCL, Molarity, Polyatomic ion, Turbidity
Key Terms 2.3 -
Aliquot, Bioremediation, Heavy metals, Hyperaccumulator, OEM, Oleophilic, Phytoremediation
Group change after break....let's do Group #9?
No one can sit in a row that they sat in for their last group.
Project 2.3.1 - Water Filtration
Please pay attention to the stress on the design process.
Proper documentation should include all phases of the process.
Start by filling out the chart of remediation supplies and their uses in water remediation.
Design four filters and annotate each for use of each layer.
We will then build one filter in each team and test it.
September 26&30, 2019
Do you have these done:
2.1.3 Conclusions
2.1 Essential Questions
2.2 Terms - first set
2.2.1 What's in the Water
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests
While you are waiting for presentations, you may take notes on the introductions for the "umbrella" activity and for each of the tests for 2.2.2. This will give you a better idea why each of the tests is important.
Do you have these done:
2.1.3 Conclusions
2.1 Essential Questions
2.2 Terms - first set
2.2.1 What's in the Water
- Notes from introduction
- A chart has been printed for you to fill in
- PowerPoint slide (Poster) for chosen contaminant
- Prepare for presentation (Presentations on Monday, 9/30)
- Conclusions (Don't do until after presentations)
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests
While you are waiting for presentations, you may take notes on the introductions for the "umbrella" activity and for each of the tests for 2.2.2. This will give you a better idea why each of the tests is important.
September 24, 2019
2.1.3 Global Water Crisis
Anything else from the list that you don't have done, for example, terms and questions.
2.1.3 Global Water Crisis
- Presentations -present and take notes
- Conclusions
Anything else from the list that you don't have done, for example, terms and questions.
September 18 and 20, 2019
2.1.2 Water is Life
2.1.3 Global Water Crisis
2.1 Essential Question responses (50-75 words each)
Unit 2.2 Key Terms (there's a document with terms and definitions on the Unit 2.2 tab)- In your engineering notebook, write the definitions to the following terms:
2.1.2 Water is Life
- Finish Tables: There is an excel spreadsheet for the three categories (underdeveloped, developing and developed) of countries. You will have to add the green, blue and grey columns to get the amount for each category. You can do this in excel.
- #5,7,8
- Conclusions
2.1.3 Global Water Crisis
- Change partners, let's go with Group 3 and no one can sit in the same row as either of the group members sat before
- Take notes on introduction.
- Summary of activity, what to focus on for an effective presentation.
- Print out presentations, insert in engineering notebook
- Conclusions
2.1 Essential Question responses (50-75 words each)
Unit 2.2 Key Terms (there's a document with terms and definitions on the Unit 2.2 tab)- In your engineering notebook, write the definitions to the following terms:
- absorbance
- ampoule
- artesian well
- coliform
- hardness (water)
- heavy metal
September 16, 2019
2.1.1 - Complete (again)
1. Last group to finish micropipette practice
2. 18L Activity - remember to take pictures and document for the last part of #6
3. Conclusions
2.1.2 Water is Life
Complete.... make sure these are documented in your EN:
- Intro notes
- Tables 1,2,3
- #5,7,8
- Conclusions
2.1.1 - Complete (again)
1. Last group to finish micropipette practice
2. 18L Activity - remember to take pictures and document for the last part of #6
3. Conclusions
2.1.2 Water is Life
Complete.... make sure these are documented in your EN:
- Intro notes
- Tables 1,2,3
- #5,7,8
- Conclusions
September 12, 2019
2.1.1 - Complete
1. Take notes on Introduction
2. Micropipette practice
3. Conclusions
2.1.2
2.1.1 - Complete
1. Take notes on Introduction
2. Micropipette practice
3. Conclusions
2.1.2
- Quite a bit of the activity (charts and questions) is printed for you to just cut and put in your engineering notebook. That doesn't mean you don't need to read the entire activity.
- Take notes on the introduction.
August 30 through September 6, 2019
Kind of got carried away with the agenda. This will likely take more than one day. 1. 1.1.3 storyboard presentation - What makes a good presentation? 2. 1.1.4 White Paper - Everyone will do this activity on their own. - However, #9 and #10, the writing of the actual paper and three minute presentation, are optional. I am willing to give and extra 100% (40 out of 40) for those willing to go the extra mile (or maybe it's only half a mile). The only caveat being that the presentation has to be practiced and worth three minutes of our time to listen. Most that do this extra assignment find that, after researching their topic, they'd like to educate the rest of the class on information they feel is important. |
3. Unit One Essential Questions
Read through the essential questions on the Unit One tab. Choose three that you want to write about. In your engineering notebook, write 75-100 words on each of your three chosen topics.
4. Unit Two - Key Terms
5. 2.1.1
- Please read the article 'When water is more valuable than crops' from the 2.1 webpage.
- Take notes from the 'Measuring Volume' PPT
- Watch the Bio-Rad: How to Use a Micropipette video
Read through the essential questions on the Unit One tab. Choose three that you want to write about. In your engineering notebook, write 75-100 words on each of your three chosen topics.
4. Unit Two - Key Terms
- accurate vs precise
- meniscus
- micropipette
- serilogical pipette
- water footprint
5. 2.1.1
- Please read the article 'When water is more valuable than crops' from the 2.1 webpage.
- Take notes from the 'Measuring Volume' PPT
- Watch the Bio-Rad: How to Use a Micropipette video
August 28, 2019
1. Reinventing project
- presentation
- conclusions
- document presentation
2. 1.1.3 "What is ES?" storyboard
- Be ready for presentation
3. Unit 1 Key Terms (there's a document with terms and definitions on the Unit 1 tab)- In your engineering notebook, write the definitions to the following terms:
1. Sequestration
2. Informatics
3. Infrastructure
4. Nitrogen Cycle
5. Potable
6. Sustainable
1. Reinventing project
- presentation
- conclusions
- document presentation
2. 1.1.3 "What is ES?" storyboard
- Be ready for presentation
3. Unit 1 Key Terms (there's a document with terms and definitions on the Unit 1 tab)- In your engineering notebook, write the definitions to the following terms:
1. Sequestration
2. Informatics
3. Infrastructure
4. Nitrogen Cycle
5. Potable
6. Sustainable
August 26, 2019
1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
August 22, 2019
1. Meet your neighbor activity
2. Activity 1.1.1 Thinking Globally
3. Introduce Activity 1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
http://youtu.be/hPXjzsXJ1Y0
http://youtu.be/35yeVwigQcc
1. Meet your neighbor activity
2. Activity 1.1.1 Thinking Globally
- Answer questions in your engineering notebook
- The last conclusion question refers to a 'Student Resource Sheet.' It is available on the Unit One webpage.
3. Introduce Activity 1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
http://youtu.be/hPXjzsXJ1Y0
http://youtu.be/35yeVwigQcc
August 20, 2019
1. Review Essential Questions in Unit One
2. Review Engineering Notebook Essentials
3. Activity 1.1.1 Thinking Globally
4. Introduce Activity 1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
http://youtu.be/hPXjzsXJ1Y0
http://youtu.be/35yeVwigQcc
1. Review Essential Questions in Unit One
2. Review Engineering Notebook Essentials
- distribute EN rubric
- notebook set-up
3. Activity 1.1.1 Thinking Globally
- Answer questions in your engineering notebook
- The last conclusion question refers to a 'Student Resource Sheet.' It is available on the Unit One webpage.
4. Introduce Activity 1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
http://youtu.be/hPXjzsXJ1Y0
http://youtu.be/35yeVwigQcc
Turn-in List for 9-6-19
Plan on leaving your notebook.
Eligible to be graded Friday, September 6th:
1.1.1 Thinking Globally Activity
- Activity
- Student Resource Sheet and answers
- Conclusions
1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
- Activity/Brainstorming sketches/Research/Results of testing
- Picture from Presentation
- Conclusions
1.1.3 What is ES?
- Problem Scenario
- Storyboard that answers the questions
- Printed PPT slides
- Resources cited
- Conclusions
1.1.4 White Paper
- Part I paragraph
Unit 1 Terms
Unit 1 Essential Questions
Unit 2.1 Terms
2.1.1 Global Water Distribution
-PPT Notes
-Micropipette notes
Plan on leaving your notebook.
Eligible to be graded Friday, September 6th:
1.1.1 Thinking Globally Activity
- Activity
- Student Resource Sheet and answers
- Conclusions
1.1.2 Reinventing the Use of Materials
- Activity/Brainstorming sketches/Research/Results of testing
- Picture from Presentation
- Conclusions
1.1.3 What is ES?
- Problem Scenario
- Storyboard that answers the questions
- Printed PPT slides
- Resources cited
- Conclusions
1.1.4 White Paper
- Part I paragraph
Unit 1 Terms
Unit 1 Essential Questions
Unit 2.1 Terms
2.1.1 Global Water Distribution
-PPT Notes
-Micropipette notes
Turn-in List for 10-4-19
This list will be updated as we get closer to Friday. Check back for additions. Plan on leaving your notebook.
2.1.1 Global Water Distribution
2.1.2 Water is Life
2.1.3 Water Global Crisis
2.1 Essential Questions- all 50-75 words each
2.2 Terms
2.2.1 Water is in the Water?
Terms 2.2 (second set)
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests - notes
Terms 2.3
This list will be updated as we get closer to Friday. Check back for additions. Plan on leaving your notebook.
2.1.1 Global Water Distribution
- Table 1 - Global Distribution Chart
- Pictures of 18L percentages
- Conclusions
2.1.2 Water is Life
- Introduction notes
- Tables 1,2,3
- #5,7,8
- Conclusions
2.1.3 Water Global Crisis
- Introduction notes
- Presentation slides/notes/citations
- Presentation notes
- Conclusions
2.1 Essential Questions- all 50-75 words each
2.2 Terms
2.2.1 Water is in the Water?
- Introduction notes
- Chart
- Poster
- Conclusions
Terms 2.2 (second set)
2.2.2 Water Quality Tests - notes
Terms 2.3