Weekly Schedule & Assignments 10/15-10/19
Monday 10/15: Video for HHMI Activity "The Guide, A Biologist in Gorongoza" Cornell Notes to provide context for Food Webs
Tuesday 10/16: 4th period only - Finish HHMI Investigative Activity "Food Chains & Food Webs
Wednesday 10/17:5th period only - Finish HHMI Investigative Activity "Food Chains & Food Webs
Thursday 10/18: HHMI Trophic Cascades "Click & Learn" Investigation - Cornell notes with labeled diagrams
Friday 10/19: Video - TED Talk "How to Grow a Forest in your Backyard" Cornell Notes with question applying info to Kimball Creek
Tuesday 10/16: 4th period only - Finish HHMI Investigative Activity "Food Chains & Food Webs
Wednesday 10/17:5th period only - Finish HHMI Investigative Activity "Food Chains & Food Webs
Thursday 10/18: HHMI Trophic Cascades "Click & Learn" Investigation - Cornell notes with labeled diagrams
Friday 10/19: Video - TED Talk "How to Grow a Forest in your Backyard" Cornell Notes with question applying info to Kimball Creek
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 10/22-10/26
Monday 10/22: 4th period only - Kimball Creek Reserve Outdoor Classroom Scavenger Hunt - Return to the Restoration site to
apply what we have learned about organisms in food chains and web relationships and identify organisms that fit
the roles within the food chains/webs present.
5th period: HHMI Trophic Cascades "Click & Learn" Investigation - Cornell notes with labeled diagrams
Tuesday 10/23: 4th period only - Complete work in outdoor classroom scavenger hunt - study for Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday 10/24: 5th period only - Kimball Creek Reserve Outdoor Classroom Scavenger Hunt - Return to the Restoration site to
apply what we have learned about organisms in food chains and web relationships and identify organisms that fit
the roles within the food chains/webs present.
Thursday 10/25: Biodiversity Vocabulary Quiz - Video reinforcement of Positive and Negative Feedback Loops (extension of notes)
For additional review of feedback loops, video has been placed on this weebly site under Classroom Resources.
Friday 10/26: Remainder of Food Chains/Webs Quiz on Google Form
apply what we have learned about organisms in food chains and web relationships and identify organisms that fit
the roles within the food chains/webs present.
5th period: HHMI Trophic Cascades "Click & Learn" Investigation - Cornell notes with labeled diagrams
Tuesday 10/23: 4th period only - Complete work in outdoor classroom scavenger hunt - study for Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday
Wednesday 10/24: 5th period only - Kimball Creek Reserve Outdoor Classroom Scavenger Hunt - Return to the Restoration site to
apply what we have learned about organisms in food chains and web relationships and identify organisms that fit
the roles within the food chains/webs present.
Thursday 10/25: Biodiversity Vocabulary Quiz - Video reinforcement of Positive and Negative Feedback Loops (extension of notes)
For additional review of feedback loops, video has been placed on this weebly site under Classroom Resources.
Friday 10/26: Remainder of Food Chains/Webs Quiz on Google Form
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 10/26-11/2
Monday 10/29: Start Biodiversity Concept Maps for Phenomenon Question
Tuesday 10/30: 4th period only - Finish Concept Maps and start on Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Wednesday 10/31: 5th period only - Finish Concept Maps and start on Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Thursday 11/1: Start Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Friday 11/2: Continue +Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Tuesday 10/30: 4th period only - Finish Concept Maps and start on Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Wednesday 10/31: 5th period only - Finish Concept Maps and start on Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Thursday 11/1: Start Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Friday 11/2: Continue +Biodiversity Revision Models 2.0 in Table Partnerships
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 11/5-11/9
Monday 11/5: Watch two videos on Ecosystem Services (in Google Classroom), take Cornell Notes and Answer Main Question
Tuesday 11/6: 4th period only - Finish Revision Models 2.0 for Biodiversity Phenomenon Question in Table Partnerships
Wednesday 11/7: 5th period only - Finish Revision Models 2.0 for Biodiversity Phenomenon Question in Table Partnerships
Thursday 11/8: Finish Cornell Notes on Ecosystems Services from Monday 11/5. Class Discussion about Readings from Notes.
Friday 11/9: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Review. Formative Assessment on Google Classroom to review concepts
already learned last spring in IIS1. Discussion as class of both processes' molecular equations. Viewing of short
video showing MIT graduating students given the question "Where does a tree get its matter to grow from seed to log?"
Tuesday 11/6: 4th period only - Finish Revision Models 2.0 for Biodiversity Phenomenon Question in Table Partnerships
Wednesday 11/7: 5th period only - Finish Revision Models 2.0 for Biodiversity Phenomenon Question in Table Partnerships
Thursday 11/8: Finish Cornell Notes on Ecosystems Services from Monday 11/5. Class Discussion about Readings from Notes.
Friday 11/9: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Review. Formative Assessment on Google Classroom to review concepts
already learned last spring in IIS1. Discussion as class of both processes' molecular equations. Viewing of short
video showing MIT graduating students given the question "Where does a tree get its matter to grow from seed to log?"
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 11/12-11/16
Monday 11/12: NO SCHOOL Veteran's Day Holiday. Remember to thank a Veteran for his/her Service!
Tuesday 11/13: 4th period only - Start Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation in assigned Table Groups. Project Overview and
directions carefully reviewed to start. Entire project on Google Classroom for Access throughout project
preparation time. Groups assigned and work started. Tasks divided upon members of group equally and start
on global and local models.
Wednesday 11/14: 5th period only - Start Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation in assigned Table Groups. Project Overview and
directions carefully reviewed to start. Entire project on Google Classroom for Access throughout project
preparation time. Groups assigned and work started. Tasks divided upon members of group equally and start
on global and local models.
Thursday 11/15: Continue work on Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation.
Friday 11/16: 4th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Tuesday 11/13: 4th period only - Start Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation in assigned Table Groups. Project Overview and
directions carefully reviewed to start. Entire project on Google Classroom for Access throughout project
preparation time. Groups assigned and work started. Tasks divided upon members of group equally and start
on global and local models.
Wednesday 11/14: 5th period only - Start Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation in assigned Table Groups. Project Overview and
directions carefully reviewed to start. Entire project on Google Classroom for Access throughout project
preparation time. Groups assigned and work started. Tasks divided upon members of group equally and start
on global and local models.
Thursday 11/15: Continue work on Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation.
Friday 11/16: 4th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 11/19-11/23
Monday 11/19: 5th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Tuesday 11/20: 4th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Wednesday 11/21: 5th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Thursday 11/22: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday 11/23: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Tuesday 11/20: 4th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Wednesday 11/21: 5th period only (Parent-Teacher Conferences start - early dismissal at 10:49AM. Continue work on
Biogeochemical Cycles Presentation. Presentations from Carbon/Water Cycle Groups Begin on November 27th!
Thursday 11/22: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday 11/23: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holiday
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1126-11/30
Biodiversity Final Model Diagram worked on in class throughout this week
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 12/3-12/7
Biodiversity Final Model Diagram worked on in class throughout this week
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 12/9-12/13
Experimental Design Assignments throughout the week. Biodiversity Final Model Diagrams can be worked on outside of class through Wednesday December 19th just before winter break. Please arrange with Mr. Knowles for times to work on this assessment
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 12/17-12/19
Monday 12/17: Investigation Design Scenarios - students are assigned one scenario as an investigative team and after studying
scenario together, each member completes the design worksheet and experimental pre-lab flow chart for
presentation on Tuesday and Wednesday in block schedule class time.
Tuesday 12/18: Investigation Design Scenario Presentation - each group reports to the class their scenario investigation design
while classmates as audience record the parts of each scenario's design according to questions in their
design investigation workpacket. Turn in completed workpacket at end of the class period. 4th period only
Wednesday 12/19: Investigation Design Scenario Presentation - each group reports to the class their scenario investigation design
while classmates as audience record the parts of each scenario's design according to questions in their
design investigation workpacket. Turn in completed workpacket at end of the class period. 5th period only
Thursday & Friday 12/20 & 12/21: Winter Break Holiday starts - NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the time off with family and friends!
scenario together, each member completes the design worksheet and experimental pre-lab flow chart for
presentation on Tuesday and Wednesday in block schedule class time.
Tuesday 12/18: Investigation Design Scenario Presentation - each group reports to the class their scenario investigation design
while classmates as audience record the parts of each scenario's design according to questions in their
design investigation workpacket. Turn in completed workpacket at end of the class period. 4th period only
Wednesday 12/19: Investigation Design Scenario Presentation - each group reports to the class their scenario investigation design
while classmates as audience record the parts of each scenario's design according to questions in their
design investigation workpacket. Turn in completed workpacket at end of the class period. 5th period only
Thursday & Friday 12/20 & 12/21: Winter Break Holiday starts - NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the time off with family and friends!
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 12/20/18-1/1/19
WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL Enjoy the holiday time off with family and friends!
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1/2-1/4
Wednesday 1/2: Mythbusters videos of experimental design and experiments about bacteria. Students watch two videos on
Mr. Knowles' Google Classroom website and answer questions completely on associated workpacket. Answer
all questions completely with good detail in complete sentences in spaces provided. DUE Friday 1/4 in class!
Thursday 1/3: "A Small Problem" Plan experimental design in investigative teams using planning worksheet. Teams read scenario
that sets up the problem and context of the problem on page 13. Teams read Protocol (guidelines for procedures in
experiment on pages 18-19, then work together collaboratively to discuss and plan the team's experiment.
Friday 1/4: Each team will do peer review of one other team's experimental design, and that team peer reviews the other team.
Following peer review for 10 minutes, each team will conduct the bacteria-gathering experiment around the school
according to the procedure that each team developed in their plan design. Correctly label and place in incubator to
sponsor bacteria growth over weekend and into early next week. Turn in one team plan design WS, Mythbusters
assignment, and Biodiversity Final Model Diagram Reflection given out 3 days before break - DUE TODAY at EOP!!
Mr. Knowles' Google Classroom website and answer questions completely on associated workpacket. Answer
all questions completely with good detail in complete sentences in spaces provided. DUE Friday 1/4 in class!
Thursday 1/3: "A Small Problem" Plan experimental design in investigative teams using planning worksheet. Teams read scenario
that sets up the problem and context of the problem on page 13. Teams read Protocol (guidelines for procedures in
experiment on pages 18-19, then work together collaboratively to discuss and plan the team's experiment.
Friday 1/4: Each team will do peer review of one other team's experimental design, and that team peer reviews the other team.
Following peer review for 10 minutes, each team will conduct the bacteria-gathering experiment around the school
according to the procedure that each team developed in their plan design. Correctly label and place in incubator to
sponsor bacteria growth over weekend and into early next week. Turn in one team plan design WS, Mythbusters
assignment, and Biodiversity Final Model Diagram Reflection given out 3 days before break - DUE TODAY at EOP!!
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1/7 -1/11
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1/14 - 1/18
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1/21 -1/25
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 1/28 - 2/1
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 2/4 - 2/8
Weekly Schedule & Assignments 2/11 - 2/22
SNOWMAGEDDON 2019! NO SCHOOL 2/11-2/15 - School closed due to heavy snowfall 2-3' in the Valley! Brrr! WINTER BREAK
2/18-2/22 NO SCHOOL for Mid-Winter Break! See you on the 25th if weather in our favor!
2/18-2/22 NO SCHOOL for Mid-Winter Break! See you on the 25th if weather in our favor!
As of this writing, Mr. K's weebly site is only being used for active classroom resources for students to access that will assist them in completing the work of the class in IIS2. No other detailed weekly schedules will be posted on this site through the rest of the year.