This Week in Biology (Jan 19-22)
Dear Parents and students,
Science Fair Update:
The Science Fair/ STEM Fest is quickly approaching. Last week the final paper was due and this week the Science Fair powerpoints and the STEM Fest Projects are due! It is important that the students do not fall behind or they will not be prepared to present their projects next week. The week of the 25th the students will present their projects to their class. I am really looking forward to seeing their brilliant creations!
The science fair will be virtual this year. That means we will be using powerpoint and potentially video instead of the elaborately decorated boards. Please keep this in mind before you spend the money!
A website has been produced which has all the available information on the Science Fair and STEM Fest for this year. There are links to the directions and templates for the the science fair template as well as the templates for the research papers on the site.
SCIENCE FAIR / STEM FEST WEBSITE
https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home
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Here is our class schedule for the week:
Monday NO SCHOOL
Science FAIR/STEM work Day – FINISH YOUR POWERPOINT. TURN IN YOUR POWERPOINT FRIDAY. IT IS WORTH 500 POINTS!!
Make sure you are using the Science Fair Template for your powerpoint found on the website.
https://sites.google.com/view/science-fair-stem-festival/home
Notes and Practice: 6.13 Predation
Read; 6.14 Competition
With a partner, create a 1-5 minute video pretending you are Steve Irwin or another explorer. Choose a species to talk about. Make sure to talk about the biome, climate and ecosystem the creature lives in. If you are good at editing, show video footage or pictures of the creature and its ecosystem as part of the video.
Notes and Practice: 6.15 Symbiosis
Read: 6.16 Succession
Give 3 real life examples of symbiosis and 3 examples of succession. Explain the relationship of the organism to its host or environment.
Notes and Practice: 6.19 Population Growth
Read: 6.20 Population Growth Patterns
Give 2 examples of real life exponential population growth patterns. Give 2 real life examples of logistic growth patterns. Explain why each population grew the way they did and the factors that contributed to their success or failure.
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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have. Feel free to contact me via email at any time.
Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,
Chris Newton
Biology
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com
