Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today.

Homework
 - Read 32-36 before you do the Lesson 2 Reading Reflection.
 - Lesson 2 Reading Reflection (correctable), due by Wednesday, 9/16 at 8am.
 - WowBug Drawing due by Wednesday, 9/16 at 8am.
 - Microscope test on Thursday, 9/17 (covers handout 9)

Absent Students
Today we continued working with our microscopes. We made a practice drawing and found the field of view diameters on low, medium, and high power. Here's what you need to do:

1. Download handout 11 and save it in Notability.
2. Read pages 32-36.
3. Complete the Lesson 2 Reading Reflection (correctable) in Schoology by Wednesday, 9/16 at 8am.
4. Be prepared to draw a WowBug on Tuesday when we return!

Handouts
You received one handout today.
 - Handout 11: Preparing Scientific Drawings of a WowBug

Homework
 - Upload your final draft of your yeast argument (from handout 7) to Schoology. Read all the requirements in Schoology. A rubric is also available. This is due tomorrow at 8am.
 - Microscope test on Thursday, September 17th. This will be on handout 9 only.

Absent Students
Today we learned technical information about our microscopes and how to use them. Here's what you need to do:

1. Download handout 9.
2. Carefully review the information on handout 9.

Handouts
You received 2 handouts today:
 - Handout 9: Microscope Information Packet
 - Handout 10: Microscope Focusing Practice

Homework
 - Upload your final draft of your yeast argument (from handout 7) to Schoology. Read all the requirements in Schoology. A rubric is also available. This is due by Friday, September 11th at 8am.

Absent Students
Today we discussed the requirements for writing a scientific argument. We then peer-reviewed each other's arguments and had time to write the final copy of our arguments. Here's what you need to do:

1. Download handout 8 below. Review it.
2. Ask a friend to review your draft. This is immensely helpful!
3. Work on your the final draft of your yeast argument. See Schoology for all requirements and a copy of the rubric.

Handouts
You received one handout today:
 - Handout 8: Writing a Scientific Argument

Homework
 - Have a draft of your argument ready for review on Wednesday. Submit your draft to Schoology. This will not be graded, but I need evidence that you have completed your draft.

Absent Students
Today we carried out the investigation to collect data for handout 7. After 3pm, I will upload sample data that you can use to write an argument. Here's what you need to do:

1. Download handout 7P below. Review this.
2. Download handout 7D (available after 3pm). This is sample data from the investigation. Review this.
3. Write a draft of your argument on page 4 of handout 7 based on the sample data. Only pick 2 substances (and the control).
4. Submit your draft argument to Schoology. The assignment is called "Draft of Handout 7 Argument."

Handouts
You received one handout today:
 - Handout 7P: Procedure for Handout 7

Sample Data
Below is sample data collected form our investigation of the yeast. This will be available after 3pm on Friday, September 4th.

Homework
 - No homework tonight.

Absent Students
Today we discussed how we would determine if the yeast is alive or not. We thought of possible tests we can run and what data we would need to look for. We made choices about which substances we would place the yeast in to determine if it will respond.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Complete the first table on page 1 of handout 7.
   
2. Complete the table on page 3 and answer the questions on page 3.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today.

Homework
 - No homework

Absent Students
Today we took notes based on last night's reading. Then, all periods, except period 3, began working on handout 7. Here's what you need to do:

1. Download both handouts below and save them in Notability.
2. Use the answer key to the notes (uploaded after 3pm) to complete handout 6.
3. Complete the first table on handout 7.

Handouts
You received two handouts today:
 - Handout 6: What is Life?
 - Handout 7: Determining if Something is Alive

Homework
- Read pages 7-9 in the IBI textbook. Instructions for using the online textbook are found in the handout below.

Absent Students
Today we observed the yogurt and discussed our findings. We also learned how to access the online textbook. Please download the online textbook information below and read pages 7-9 in the Investigating Biodiversity and Interdependence (IBI) textbook.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today

Online Textbook
Below are the instructions on how to access our online textbook.