Sheets Handed out:
Vocab Crossword
Quiz:
Vocab quiz
Took notes
- Chapter 4.1/4.2 Vocab Quiz
- Notes were on Chapter 4.1
- Quick Check 4.1
Homework:
- Active Reading 4.3
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23rd, 2011 Period 4 Environmental Science
Agenda:
- Had a bell ringer that helped us distinguish plants and animals from a sheet Mrs. S gave us.
- Turned in our Active Reading and Outline for Chapter 4.
- Got our chapter 3 tests back and corrected them.
- Took notes on 4.1 including Ecosystems, Limiting Factors(Biotic and Abiotic), organisms, species, populations, communities, habitats, and niche.
Homework:
- Read Section 4.2 in your textbook.
- Vocab quiz Friday
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Joe Breisinger Period 4 Env Sci 2-17-11
Joe Breisinger Period 4
2-17-11 Env Sci
- Bell Ringer
- Finish 3.2 Notes
- Quick Check 3.2
- Notes on 3.3
- Quick Check 3.3
- Finish Packet
Homework:
Study for test on Tuesday
( 4 day Weekend)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
feb. 15th, 2011
homework for February 15th, 2011
Blog by Rachel Weibel
February 15th, 2011
Period 4 Environmental Science
February 15th, 2011
Period 4 Environmental Science
TODAY IN CLASS:
- returned vocab & outline for ch. 3
- continued taking notes on ch. 3
- received papers for ch. 3
- completed Quick Check 3.1
- completed the Map Skills worksheet
- read pages 87-88 and complete questions 1, 2, 8, 26, and 27
- Active Reading 1 and 2
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Agenda February 9, 2011
Agenda February 9, 2011
Journey Buterbaugh Period 4
1) Cross word puzzle
2) Notes 2.2
Probability
Thinking about risk
Models
Physical Models
3) Homework
Find an article on statistics on Environmental Science
or Biology.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Homework: daily agenda 2-8-11 tuesday and homework
"Agenda"
Tuesday February 8, 2011
Joe Breisinger Period 4
- Turned in Homework
- Get Computers: turn on and leave on back tables
- Notes 2.1
- quick check 2.1
- notes 2.2/ computer Histogram
- Homework: Study for chapter 2 vocab quiz tomorrow
Monday, February 7, 2011
(Monday) February Seventh, 2011
AGENDA:
- We took notes on Correlations, Graphs, Good Scientific Habits, Cholera, and Imagination & Creativity
- Received a Quick Check
- Page 53-54, #1,2,6,10,12,17,19-21,28
Friday, February 4, 2011
February 4, 2011
Agenda:
- Today in class we got back our tests and corrected them in a group either A, B, or C.
- Then we took notes on experiements
- Then after that we played 20 questions!
Homework:
- None! Enjoy the Super Bowl!
- Kaylee Kagiavas
Period: 4
Thursday, February 3, 2011
2-3-11
Agenda
1) turn in packet
2) test
3) start hw
4) notes chapter 2
Homework
1) outline chapter 2
2) vocab chapter 2 definitions due friday
3) read chapter 2.1 text page 39 #s 1-5
4) Active reading 2.1 due friday
1) turn in packet
2) test
3) start hw
4) notes chapter 2
Homework
1) outline chapter 2
2) vocab chapter 2 definitions due friday
3) read chapter 2.1 text page 39 #s 1-5
4) Active reading 2.1 due friday
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Febuary 2, 2011
Febuary 2, 2011
Today...
There were no notes
We reviewed the worksheets
Test tomarrow!!!!!
Homework
Vocab Ch 2 Due friday
Read Ch 2.1 on page 34 #1-5
Active reading due Friday
Outline on Ch 2
Vocab
Observation- The process of obtaining information by using the sences. On page 33.
Hypthesis- Testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation. Page 34.
Prediction- This is a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis, and if the hypothesis is supported; the expected outcome if a hypothesis is accurate. Found on page 34.
Experiment- Procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth. On page 35.
Variable- A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis. Page 35.
Experimental group- In an experiment, a group that is identical to a control group except for one factor and that is compared with the control group. On page 35.
Control group- In an experiment, a group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical exept for one factor. This is found on page 35.
Data- Any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation. This can be found on page 36.
Correlations- The linear dependence between two variables.
Statistics- The collection and classification of data that are in the form of numbers. On page 40.
Mean- The number obtained by adding up the data for a given characteristic and dividing this sum by the number of individuals. On page 41.
Distribution- Relative arrangement of the members of a statistical population; usually shown in a graph. This is found on page 41.
Probability- The likeihood that an event will occur in any given instance of an event. On page 42.
Sample- The group of individuals or events selected to represent a statisical population. This is on page 42.
Risk- The probability that an unwanted event will occur. On page 43.
Model- A pattern, Plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept. This is on page 44.
Conceptual model- A verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized.
Mathematical model- One or more equations that represent the ay a system or process works. On page 46.
Values- A principle or standard that an individual considers to be important. On page 47.
Decision-making model- A conceptual model that provides a systematic process for making decisions. Found on page 47.
Homework
1) Describe the steps of the experimental method.
2) Name three scientific habits of the mind and explain their importance.
3) Explain why a hypothesis is not just a guess.
4) Explain how scientists try to answer questions that cannot be tested with experiments.
5) Describe the two essentail parts of a good experiment, and explain their importance.
Ch 2 Tools of Environmental Science
I Scientific Methods
A) The Experimental Method
1) Observing
2) Hypothesizing and Perdicting
3) Experimenting
4) Organizing and Analyzing Data
5) Drawing Conclusions
6) Repeating Exerriments
7) Communicating Results
B) The Correltion Method
C) Scientific Habits of Mind
1) Curiosity
2) The Habit of Skepticism
3) Openness to New Ideas
4) Intellectual Honesty
5) Imagination and Creativity
II) Statistics and Models
A) How Scientists Use Statistics
1) Statistics Works with Populations
2) What Is the Average
3) The Distribution
4) What Is the Probability
B) Statistics in Everyday Life
1) Understanding the News
2) Thinking About Risk
C) Models
1) Physical Models
2) Graphical Models
3) Conceptual Models
4) Mathmatical Models
III) Making Informed Decisions
A) An Environmental Decision-Making Model
B) A Hypothetical Situation
C) How To Use The Decision-Making Model
1) Gather Information
2) Consider Values
3) Explore Consequences
4) Make A Decision
Today...
There were no notes
We reviewed the worksheets
Test tomarrow!!!!!
Homework
Vocab Ch 2 Due friday
Read Ch 2.1 on page 34 #1-5
Active reading due Friday
Outline on Ch 2
Vocab
Observation- The process of obtaining information by using the sences. On page 33.
Hypthesis- Testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation. Page 34.
Prediction- This is a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis, and if the hypothesis is supported; the expected outcome if a hypothesis is accurate. Found on page 34.
Experiment- Procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or test a fact, theory, or general truth. On page 35.
Variable- A factor that changes in an experiment in order to test a hypothesis. Page 35.
Experimental group- In an experiment, a group that is identical to a control group except for one factor and that is compared with the control group. On page 35.
Control group- In an experiment, a group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical exept for one factor. This is found on page 35.
Data- Any pieces of information acquired through observation or experimentation. This can be found on page 36.
Correlations- The linear dependence between two variables.
Statistics- The collection and classification of data that are in the form of numbers. On page 40.
Mean- The number obtained by adding up the data for a given characteristic and dividing this sum by the number of individuals. On page 41.
Distribution- Relative arrangement of the members of a statistical population; usually shown in a graph. This is found on page 41.
Probability- The likeihood that an event will occur in any given instance of an event. On page 42.
Sample- The group of individuals or events selected to represent a statisical population. This is on page 42.
Risk- The probability that an unwanted event will occur. On page 43.
Model- A pattern, Plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept. This is on page 44.
Conceptual model- A verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized.
Mathematical model- One or more equations that represent the ay a system or process works. On page 46.
Values- A principle or standard that an individual considers to be important. On page 47.
Decision-making model- A conceptual model that provides a systematic process for making decisions. Found on page 47.
Homework
1) Describe the steps of the experimental method.
2) Name three scientific habits of the mind and explain their importance.
3) Explain why a hypothesis is not just a guess.
4) Explain how scientists try to answer questions that cannot be tested with experiments.
5) Describe the two essentail parts of a good experiment, and explain their importance.
Ch 2 Tools of Environmental Science
I Scientific Methods
A) The Experimental Method
1) Observing
2) Hypothesizing and Perdicting
3) Experimenting
4) Organizing and Analyzing Data
5) Drawing Conclusions
6) Repeating Exerriments
7) Communicating Results
B) The Correltion Method
C) Scientific Habits of Mind
1) Curiosity
2) The Habit of Skepticism
3) Openness to New Ideas
4) Intellectual Honesty
5) Imagination and Creativity
II) Statistics and Models
A) How Scientists Use Statistics
1) Statistics Works with Populations
2) What Is the Average
3) The Distribution
4) What Is the Probability
B) Statistics in Everyday Life
1) Understanding the News
2) Thinking About Risk
C) Models
1) Physical Models
2) Graphical Models
3) Conceptual Models
4) Mathmatical Models
III) Making Informed Decisions
A) An Environmental Decision-Making Model
B) A Hypothetical Situation
C) How To Use The Decision-Making Model
1) Gather Information
2) Consider Values
3) Explore Consequences
4) Make A Decision
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Finishing first Chapter
Agenda:
Homework:
- Bell Ringer: Explain Supply and Demand
- Finished 1.2 notes
- Handouts
- Quick Checks 1.2 (to be done tomorrow in class)
- Concept Review
Homework:
□ Homework page 22: # 1-15, 16-24, (4 pts)
□ Pick two: page 24: # 26-29 (2 pts)
Test tomorrow after review.
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