Mr. Slotterback's Lesson Plans April 26, 2011

Env. Sci. Pd 2,5

Tues: finish notes: ag revolution
Wed: read page 417-422 and answer questions 1-6
Thur: lecture: integrated pest management
Fri: quiz on both ag revolution and integrated pest management

Biotech Pd 3,4

Tues: model replication with bead kit
Wed: notes: transcription, quiz on replication
Thur: model transcription with bead kit, magnetic models
Fri: quiz: transcription

Practical Env. Science Pd 6,7

Tues: measure Mahanoy creek water samples; notes on pH
Wed: write up report in library
Thur: study guide; review for chapter 11 test : Water Pollution
Fri: test: water pollution

Mr. Slotterback's Agenda Week of Apr 4, 2011

Important Note: the Science PSSA's will be administered Mon-Wed, so no homework will be assigned during that period of time.

Pd 2,5 Environmental Science Mon: start waste and recycling chapter; pg 523:1-6; pg 528:1-6 Tues: Notes: Waste and Management Wed: Video clips on recycling. How students can recycle in everyday life. Thur: Group debate on who should pay for cleanup of superfund sites Fri: quiz: waste and recycling

Pd 3,4 Genetics and Biotechnology Mon: video" genetic traits, disorders, treatments" worksheet Tues-thur: students work in library to make a powerpoint on a disease of their choosing Fri: start presenting their talk in class

Pd 6,7 Practical General Biology Mon: Start Water Pollution Unit; outline threats to ecosystems pg 185-197 tues: Lecture: Water Resources Wed: water quality parameters packet; worksheet thur: View aquatic insect videos and discuss their different habitats Fri: Quiz: water quality parameters; go outside to collect aquatic organisms