This Week in Biology (Feb 7-11)

Dear Parents and students,

The students did well at the science fair and stem fest this week.  I was proud of their accomplishments.  A few of the students are still working on finishing their final papers.  Parents you may be interested in seeing what your student has done.  Check out their papers to see their work!  ​

Here is our class schedule for this week:

Monday
Notes and Practice: 6.24 Biodiversity
Read: 6.25 Importance of Biodiversity
Biodiversity of the School Grounds

Tuesday
Finish Biodiversity of the school grounds

Wednesday
Notes and Practice: 6.26 Mass Extinction
Read: 6.27 Resources
Research the mass extinction of humanity. Is it more likely that humans would become extinct through a natural disaster, global warming, or through the lack of natural resources? Make sure you provide references and include at least 3 quotes from appropriate sources.

Thursday
Read: 6.28 Soil and Water
Read: 6.29 Air Pollution
Notes and Practice: 6.30 Global Warming
Research industrial pollution. Do a case study on a business which was fined or found guilty of polluting the environment. Document the damage that was caused and the lasting impact the pollution will have on the environment. Also document what can be done or what was done to clean up the problem.
200 words. List sources.

Friday
Creative Project Day
Choose a topic in Biology that we have already studied that you are interested in learning more about.
Make a creative project demonstrating interesting information you learn as you research.
Choose either:  a powerpoint (4-5 slides), an essay 300+ words, or an illustration with explanation.  (Or an approved project of your choice)​

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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