May 22, 2015
Friday 120 min
2:00 - 4:00
Chapter 29 Plant Diversity and Colonization I
I administered test for Chapter 29. This consists of approximately 100 multiple choice questions similar to self-test questions included in the AP Biology text, provided by Campbell Reece AP Biology eighth edition test bank.
Biology AP Chapter 30 Plant Diversity - Evolution of Seed Plants
Lesson Outline
May 21, 2015
Thursday 90 min
2:45 - 4:15
Biology AP Chapter 30 Plant Diversity - Evolution of Seed Plants
This section includes Plant adaptation, seeds and pollen; benefits and limitations of angiosperm and gymnosperm; and structures of the flower.
May 19, 2015
Tuesday 90 min
03:00 - 04:30
Chapter 29 Plant Diversity and Colonization I
We continued the lesson on Chapter 29, focusing on alternation of generation in plants, and form vs. functions in angiosperm and gymnosperm. Questions at the end of chapter 29
May 18, 2015
Monday 90 min
03:00 - 04:30
Chapter 29 Plant Diversity and Colonization I
This section includes the evolution and natural selection in plants; alternation of generations, gametophyte and sporophyte reproduction; and biodiversity, vascular and non-vascular plants.
Biology AP Chapter 35 Plant Structure, Growth and Development
Lesson Outline
May 18, 2015
Monday 60 min
11:00 - 12:00
Biology AP Chapter 35 Plant Structure, Growth and Development
This unit covers Plant body structures; roots, stems and leaves, the hierarchy of cells, tissues, and organs; cell differentiation; and molecular botany; the plant genome.
Today we discussed Current Events, the Patriot Act, and various political situations in the news. We also investigated political parties and some of minor and third parties that have been in place. We watched a third party debate on C-SPAN briefly, then strategized how to create our own political party.
Assignment
Complete the manifesto for our new political party.
Keaton wrote his definition essay during our session today, since he did not complete it as homework. I was present for questions and guidance. After establishing audience and purpose, he typed his response. We will focus on revising and editing during Thursday's session.
Assignment
Finish and print the Definition Essay.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
He didn't bring his assigned essay (the only homework I gave him), even though he had Friday and Monday off. He apologized, and we're catching up. Hopefully, this will not happen again.
