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WEEK 1 Monday, August 25, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore class rules, supplies, and campus AGENDA: – Welcome/Schoolwide Expectations – Rosenberg Website – Campus Tour – Classroom Expectations WARM-UP: What are your expectations for this class? What questions do you have?

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore class rules, supplies, and campus AGENDA: – Campus Tour – Welcome/Schoolwide Expectations – Rosenberg Website – Classroom Expectations WARM-UP: What are your expectations for this class? What questions do you have? WEEK 1 Tuesday, August 26, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore class rules, /supplies, and campus AGENDA: – Campus Tour – Welcome/Schoolwide Expectations – Rosenberg Website – Classroom Expectations WARM-UP: What are your expectations for this class? What questions do you have? WEEK 1 Wednesday, August 27, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Become organized in class and explore those options AGENDA: – Assigned Seats – Journal Organization and Practice – Weather Data WARM-UP: Do you have your supplies? What are the rewards and consequences of not coming prepare today and in the future? WEEK 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Become organized in class and explore those options AGENDA: – Assigned Seats – Journal Organization and Practice – Weather Data WARM-UP: Do you have your supplies? What are the rewards and consequences of not coming prepared today and in the future? WEEK 1 Friday, August 29, 2014

WEEK 2 Tuesday, September 2, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Lab Fees and late supplies – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What tools have you used at home? What is the procedure to use the tool?

WEEK 2 Tuesday, September 2, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Lab Fees and late supplies – Weather Data – Tool Quiz – Tool Practice/Notes WARM-UP: What tools have you used at home? What is the procedure to use the tool?

WEEK 2 Wednesday, September 3, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Lab Fees and late supplies – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What tools have you used at home? What is the procedure to use the tool?

WEEK 2 Thursday, September 4, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What is the difference between “use” and “operation”?

WEEK 2 Thursday, September 4, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare greenhouse and collect plant specimens AGENDA: – Weather Data – JMG Lesson – Greenhouse and brush pile – Find seed and sprouted plants WARM-UP: What are the basic parts of a plant?

WEEK 2 Friday, September 5, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What is the difference between “use” and “operation”?

WEEK 3 Monday, September 8, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Greenfest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Greenfest Preparation and Maintenance WARM-UP: What tools will be needed to remove weeds from a garden?

Week 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What should you always make sure you have done to your pruners when they are not being used?

Week 3 Tuesday, September 9, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant propagation and the importance of natives AGENDA: – Weather Data – Native Plant Propagation Notes – Seed starting WARM-UP: What makes putting native plants in a garden a good choice?

Week 3 Wednesday, September 10, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What should you always make sure you have done to your pruners when they are not being used?

Week 3 Thursday, September 11, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What is the maximum height a gardening hoe should be lifted?

Week 3 Thursday, September 11, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant propagation and the importance of natives AGENDA: – Weather Data – Native Plant Propagation Notes – Seed starting and watering WARM-UP: What is scarification?

Week 3 Friday, September 12, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes/ Quiz – Tool Practice WARM-UP: What is the maximum height a gardening hoe should be lifted?

WEEK 4 Monday, September15, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Greenfest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Greenfest Preparation and Maintenance WARM-UP: How should bow rakes be stored when not being used? What about gardening hoes?

ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Quiz Grade – Field Journal Check and Green Fest Poster WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event? WEEK 4 Tuesday, September 16, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Watering/Planting – Finish Notes – Field Journal Check and Green Fest Poster WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event? WEEK 4 Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Bioregional Quiz – Green Fest Poster WARM-UP: What is the most important thing to explain when you are expressing your opinion or an answer? WEEK 4 Wednesday, September 17, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Quiz Grade – Field Journal Check and Green Fest Poster WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event? WEEK 4 Wednesday, September 17, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – FINISH Green Fest Posters/Second if time – Habitat Notes WARM-UP: What specific things do you know about Green Fest? WEEK 4 Thursday, September 18, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – FINISH Green Fest Posters/Second if time – Silence of the Bees Worksheet WARM-UP: What specific things do you know about Green Fest? WEEK 4 Thursday, September 18, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Become more aware of nature and your surroundings AGENDA: – Work on Bioregional Quiz (Should be done with first page by end of class!) WARM-UP: What is the best way to search a topic on the internet? WEEK 4 Friday, September 19, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – FINISH Green Fest Posters/Second if time – Habitat Notes WARM-UP: What specific things do you know about Green Fest? WEEK 4 Friday, September 19, 2014

WEEK 5 Monday, September 22, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Green Fest Posters due NOW (NPA and GG) – Green Fest Maintenance WARM-UP: What needs to be removed to make sure you properly stop the growth of a weed?

ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data – Green Fest Maintenance WARM-UP: What should you do if you cannot remove weeds/grasses on you first attempt using a spading fork? WEEK 5 Tuesday, September 23, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data (NPA and GG only) – Green Fest Maintenance WARM-UP: What should you do if you cannot remove weeds/grasses on you first attempt using a spading fork? WEEK 5 Wednesday, September 24, 2014

WEEK 5 Thursday, September 25, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the importance of habitat basics AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Habitat Notes – Finish Green Fest Prep. WARM-UP: What controls the size and health of a population?

WEEK 5 Thursday, September 25, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the importance of plants AGENDA: – Weather Data – Journal Check – Finish Green Fest Prep. WARM-UP: How do plants influence your life?

WEEK 5 Friday, September 26, 2014 Ethics OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Green Fest AGENDA: – Weather Data (NPA and GG only) – Green Fest Maintenance WARM-UP: What have you observed outside that still needs to be worked on before Green Fest?

WEEK 5 Friday, September 26, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the importance of habitat basics AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Habitat Notes – Finish Green Fest Prep. WARM-UP: What controls the size and health of a population?

WEEK 6 Monday, September 29, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore habitats using your senses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Habitat Observations WARM-UP: What did you do Saturday?

WEEK 6 Tuesday, September 30, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the characteristics of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eyewitness (EW) Insects and Notes – Insect Notes Introduction – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What 5 observations did you make last class using your senses? Be specific and detailed.

WEEK 6 Tuesday, September 30, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the importance of plants AGENDA: – Weather Data – Daily Plant Interactions – Greenhouse Work – Preserving Beauty WARM-UP: Name a plant that you interact with on a daily basis?

WEEK 6 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Ethics OBJECTIVE: Become more aware of nature and your surroundings AGENDA: – Work on Bioregional Quiz (Should be done with second page by end of class!) WARM-UP: State a fact that you have learned so far from your quiz. How could this fact be applied to or used in your life?

WEEK 6 Wednesday, October 1, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the characteristics of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eyewitness (EW) Insects and Notes – Insect Notes Introduction – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What 5 observations did you make last class using your senses? Be specific and detailed.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the characteristics of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Insect Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What are the basic characteristics of an insect? WEEK 6 Thursday, October 2, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore ways to propagate plants AGENDA: – Weather Data – Clippings Lesson and Practice – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What are the safety concerns regarding the small pruners we call snips? WEEK 6 Thursday, October 2, 2014

WEEK 6 Friday, October 3, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Careful observation, research and analysis Agenda: Bioregional Information Challenge (use your notes), Bio Regional Quiz Warm-up: Why is it important to know your local environment? Words to Know: bio-region

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the characteristics of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Insect Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What are the basic characteristics of an insect? WEEK 6 Friday, October 3, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Summarizing and analyzing information in electronic media Agenda: “The Gods Must Be Crazy”; 1-page response Warm-up: What makes our modern culture “advanced”? Words to Know: modern, primitive WEEK 7 Monday, October 6, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the lifestyles of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Insect Notes WARM-UP: Share one fact from the notes that you began last class.

WEEK 7 Monday, October 6, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore basic information about plants AGENDA: – Weather Data – EW Plants WARM-UP: What specifically makes a plant by definition a plant?

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the lifestyles of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tales from the Hive Video and Notes WARM-UP: Why is important that bee hive work as a colony? WEEK 7 Tuesday, October 7, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the lifestyles of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Silence of the Bees Video and Notes WARM-UP: Why is important that bee hive work as a colony? WEEK 7 Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Summarizing and analyzing information in electronic media Agenda: “How Smart are Animals?” and 1-page response in field journal Warm-up: What is your definition of intelligence? Explain fully. Words to Know: intelligence WEEK 7 Wednesday, October 8, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the lifestyles of insects AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tales from the Hive Video and Notes WARM-UP: Why is important that bee hive work as a colony? WEEK 7 Wednesday, October 8, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore Ecosystems AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Work – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: What do we need to work on to complete all assignments from earlier this week? WEEK 7 Thursday, October 9, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore Ecosystems AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Work – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: What do we need to work on to complete all assignments from earlier this week? WEEK 7 Friday, October 10, 2014

WEEK 8 Tuesday, October 14, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Monarch Notes – Outdoors WARM-UP: What do you already know about Monarch butterflies?

WEEK 8 Monday, October 14, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Plant Classification – Outdoors WARM-UP: What does it mean to classify?

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Monarch Notes – Outdoors WARM-UP: What do you already know about Monarch butterflies? WEEK 8 Wednesday, October 15, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Incredible Journey of Butterflies – Outdoor Observations and Work WARM-UP: What are the steps to loading a wheelbarrow and dropping off your load? WEEK 8 Thursday, October 16, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Maintain grounds and greenhouse AGENDA: – Weather Data – Greenhouse and new garden WARM-UP: What are the steps to loading a wheelbarrow and dropping off your load? WEEK 8 Thursday, October 16, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Explore the living area you live in AGENDA: – Discuss Bio Regional Quiz and Check Up WARM-UP: Look back at the warm up where we discussed what you care about. Be prepared to share. Did school or grades make your list? Why or why not? We will discuss this in depth. WEEK 8 Friday, October 17, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Incredible Journey of Butterflies – Outdoor Observations and Work WARM-UP: What are the steps to loading a wheelbarrow and dropping off your load? WEEK 8 Friday, October 17, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Discuss societies perspectives on nature AGENDA: – “Gods Must Be Crazy” and “How Smart are Animals?” Discussion WARM-UP: Locate your reflections from when I was out. If money was not an option, what one things would you do when you become an adult for a living? WEEK 9 Monday, October 20, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore Native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Incredible Journey WARM-UP: Share one fact from the movie we watched last class. WEEK 9 Monday, October 20, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore Native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Plant Care and Garden Work WARM-UP: How can you tell a leaflet from a leaf? WEEK 9 Monday, October 20, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Creative Problem Solving AGENDA: – Animal Dilemma Challenge – Connected World Discussion – Ritual Celebration Creation WARM-UP: Should animals have rights? Which rights should they have? Words to Know: Connection, Rights WEEK 9 Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Dilemmas Should we keep animals in zoos? Should we conduct medical testing on animals? Should we all become vegetarians? Should cockfighting be outlawed? Who is more deserving of rights: a chimpanzee or a human with profound retardation? What if super-intelligent aliens arrived on Earth: should they be able to perform tests on humans?

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NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore terms and ways to express an understanding AGENDA: – Weather Data – Grades, Glossary Terms, and Word Wall (Define 10 words, create 5 drafts in journal, pick one for a final draft on separate paper) WARM-UP: What terms will you be adding or defining in your glossary? WEEK 9 Wednesday, October 22, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore terms and ways to express an understanding AGENDA: – Weather Data – Glossary Terms, and Word Wall (Define 10, create 5 in journal, pick one separate paper) – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Share one term and one definition. WEEK 9 Thursday, October 23, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Creative Problem Solving AGENDA: – Connected World Discussion – Ritual Celebration Creation WARM-UP: How is “everything connected”? Words to Know: Connection WEEK 9 Friday, October 24, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore terms and ways to express an understanding AGENDA: – Weather Data – Glossary Terms, and Word Wall (Define 10, create 5 in journal, pick one separate paper) – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Share one term and one definition. WEEK 9 Friday, October 24, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Outdoor work AGENDA: – Berms and Watering WARM-UP: Get ready to go outside. WEEK 10 Monday, October 27, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Insect Wrangling WARM-UP: How should insects be caught and handled? WEEK 10 Monday, October 27, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Outdoor work AGENDA: – Trash and Watering WARM-UP: Get ready to go outside. WEEK 10 Monday, October 27, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Garden Insects Reading and Outdoors – EW Reptiles WARM-UP: State one way insects can be beneficial and detrimental to a garden. WEEK 10 Tuesday, October 28, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Leaf ID Lesson – Greenhouse Work WARM-UP: What are some different ways a leaf can be identified? WEEK 10 Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary analysis Agenda: – Ishmael part 1 – campus projects Warm-up: What could you learn from a gorilla? Words to Know: Dialogue WEEK 10 Wednesday, October 29, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Garden Insects Reading and Outdoors – EW Reptiles WARM-UP: State one way insects can be beneficial and detrimental to a garden. WEEK 10 Wednesday, October 29, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Reptile Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Write one thing that you learned from EW Reptiles. WEEK 10 Thursday, October 30, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Wildflower Seeds of History – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Why do plants need to be put in larger pots over time? WEEK 10 Thursday, October 30, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary Analysis Agenda: Ishmael part 2 Warm-up: Should animals be kept in zoos? Why? Words to Know: Captivity WEEK 10 Friday, October 31, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Reptile Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Write one thing that you learned from EW Reptiles. WEEK 1 Friday, October 31, 2014

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Outdoor work AGENDA: – Berms and Watering WARM-UP: Get ready to go outside. WEEK 11 Monday, November 3, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Outdoor work AGENDA: – Garden Work and Watering WARM-UP: Get ready to go outside. WEEK 11 Monday, November 3, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Outdoor work AGENDA: – Greenhouse and Watering WARM-UP: Get ready to go outside. WEEK 11 Monday, November 3, 2014

WEEK 11 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Reptile Notes – Outdoor Work or Reptile Video WARM-UP: Get ready for reptile notes once Mr. Rosenberg answers questions and starts class.

WEEK 11 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Wildflower Movie – Indoor Botanical Garden WARM-UP: What are the main parts of a plant you would need to reconstruct a plant completely.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Reptile Notes – Outdoor Work or Reptile Video WARM-UP: Get ready for reptile notes once Mr. Rosenberg answers questions and starts class. WEEK 11 Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary Analysis Agenda: Ishmael part 3 Warm-up: What is the purpose of a story? Words to Know: Culture

WEEK 11 Thursday, November 6, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Lizard Kings – Notebook Check and Finish Reptile Notes – Life: Reptiles and Amphibians WARM-UP: State something unique about monitor lizards.

WEEK 11 Thursday, November 6, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant structures and form AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Plant Door Collages – Notebook Check and Grade Wildflower – What Plants Talk About Film WARM-UP: How do wildflowers rely on symbiosis?

WEEK 11 Friday, November 7, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Literary Analysis Agenda: Ishmael part 4 Warm-up: Jump into Ishmael mode! Why are things the way they are?

WEEK 11 Friday, November 7, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Lizard Kings – Notebook Check and Finish Reptile Notes – Life: Reptiles and Amphibians WARM-UP: State something unique about monitor lizards.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Improve campus and the surroundings AGENDA: – Weather Data – Create waste data tally sheets – Campus clean sweep WARM-UP: Name a way to show people information and numbers in a visual way. WEEK 12 Monday, November 10, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant structures AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish/grade plant wall art (1plant per 2 people) and Outdoor Work – Film What Plants Talk About WARM-UP: What do you need to do to complete your plant art? WEEK 12 Monday, November 10, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary Analysis Agenda: Canyonlands Discussion/ OutdoorsIshmael part 4, Warm-up: What is a myth? Words to Know: Peacekeeping law WEEK 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Improve campus and the surroundings AGENDA: – Weather Data – Create waste data tally sheets – Campus clean sweep WARM-UP: Name a way to show people information and numbers in a visual way. WEEK 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Improve campus and the surroundings AGENDA: – Weather Data – Create Class Data and Waste Graph WARM-UP: What type of trash did your group pick up most often? Why do you think that trash was around the most? WEEK 12 Thursday, November 13, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore vocabulary AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish What Plants Talk About – Outdoor Work or Word Wall WARM-UP: Add new words from our notes to your glossary. WEEK 12 Thursday, November 13, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary Analysis Agenda: Ishmael part 5 Warm-up: What are the benefits of “civilization”? Words to Know: civilized WEEK 12 Friday, November 14, 2014

Ethics Learning Objective: Literary analysis Agenda: “Avatar” plot quiz; “Avatar” part 1; response Warm-up: What is the relationship between technology and the environment? Words to Know: technology WEEK 13 Monday, November 17, 2014 clean sweep

NPA OBJECTIVE: Express data in a visual way AGENDA: – Weather Data – Waste Graph Practice WARM-UP: How can you make sure you make your graph the first time without making mistakes? WEEK 13 Monday, November 17, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Express an understanding of vocabulary in a visual way AGENDA: – Weather Data – Article Summaries and Glossary/Word Wall WARM-UP: What are the consequences of working in a way that is disruptive? WEEK 13 Monday, November 17, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Express data in a visual way AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Clean Sweep Waste Graph – EW Amphibian – Outdoors WARM-UP: State one similarity and one difference between reptiles and amphibians. WEEK 13 Tuesday, November 18, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Outdoors: Nature Trail Scavenging WARM-UP: What does it mean to scavenge? WEEK 13 Tuesday, November 18, 2014

WEEK 13 Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Literary analysis Agenda: “Avatar” part 2 Warm-up: What do the Na’vi mean when they say “I see you.” Words to Know: stereotype

NPA OBJECTIVE: Express data in a visual way AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Clean Sweep Waste Graph – EW Amphibian – Outdoors WARM-UP: State one similarity and one difference between reptiles and amphibians. WEEK 13 Wednesday, November 19, 2014

WEEK 13 Thursday, November 20, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Amphibians Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: What does it mean to be an amphibian or amphibious?

WEEK 13 Thursday, November 20, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Weather Data – Complete any incomplete work – Various outdoor activities WARM-UP: Pick one word: color, water, waste, or nature. Describe what it means to you.

WEEK 13 Friday, November 21, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Amphibians Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: What does it mean to be an amphibian or amphibious?

WEEK 13 Friday, November 21, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Literary analysis Agenda: “Avatar” part 3; debrief and quiz Warm-up: How is Eywa different from most deities? Words to Know: pantheism

WEEK 14 Monday, November 24, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Finish work AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Work, Grades, Video WARM-UP: What work do you need to make sure is done before grades are entered?

Ethics OBJECTIVE: Finish Avatar AGENDA: – Avatar Final Quiz – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What would you like to discuss before we take the final quiz over Avatar? WEEK 14 Tuesday, November 25, 2014

ALL OBJECTIVE: Finish work AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Work, Grades, Video WARM-UP: What work do you need to make sure is done before grades are entered?

WEEK 15 Monday, December 1, 2014 Ethics OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Campus clean sweep WARM-UP: What is the importance of reducing the amount of waste we produce?

WEEK 15 Monday, December 1, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eyewitness Birds WARM-UP: List 2 characteristic of birds.

WEEK 15 Monday, December 1, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Lesson Preview – Act of Kindness WARM-UP: What is an act of kindness?

WEEK 15 Tuesday, December 2, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Bird Notes – EW Mammal Video WARM-UP: What characteristics do birds and reptiles share?

WEEK 15 Tuesday, December 2, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant parts, needs, and growth AGENDA: – JMG Lesson Station Rotations WARM-UP: Discuss station rules and directions. Be in your seat when the bell rings. If you don’t know where to sit, ASK.

WEEK 15 Wednesday, December 3, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Constructing a Timeline Agenda: History of Environmental attitudes slideshow and quiz Warm-up: How do most traditional societies view nature? Words to Know: traditional, western, eastern

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Bird Notes/Pick Project Species – EW Mammals Video WARM-UP: What species are you thinking about for your projects? WEEK 15 Wednesday, December 3, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Fish or Mammal film – Finish work and Pick Project Species WARM-UP: What species are you think about for your projects? WEEK 15 Thursday, December 4, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plant parts, needs, and growth AGENDA: – Finish all JMG Lesson Station Rotations and Pick Species for Project WARM-UP: Be in your seat when the bell rings. If you don’t know where to sit, ASK.

WEEK 15 Friday, December 5, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Constructing a Timeline Agenda: History of Environmental attitudes slideshow and QUIZ!, Jeopardy Group Review Warm-up: How does a capitalist view the environment? Words to Know: tragedy of the commons (fishies)

History of Environmental Attitudes Quiz 1. Explain the evolution of ethical thinking in Western Culture. Include as much detail as you can. 2. How would your life change if we made the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth the law in the USA? Include as much detail as you can.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Discussion and Begin Native Species Project WARM-UP: What questions do you have about our project? WEEK 15 Friday, December 5, 2014

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Life: Fish WARM-UP: Pay attention during the video. There will be some type of quiz next class. WEEK 16 Monday, December 8, 2014

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Pick Project Species – Go over project guidelines WARM-UP: Make a list of 5 to 10 species that you would be willing to work on for a project. Use the plant guides at the front of the room. WEEK 16 Monday, December 8, 2014

WEEK 16 Tuesday, December 9, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 16 Tuesday, December 9, 2014 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore habitat needs AGENDA: – Weather Data – Homemade Bio Jar WARM-UP: What is needed to provide a healthy habitat?

WEEK 16 Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Applying ethical principles to real-world situations Agenda: “Range Wars” and viewing notes Warm-up: Should we always try to protect species facing extinction? Why? Words to Know: Preservation

WEEK 16 Thursday, December 11, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 17 Monday, December 15, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 16 Friday, December 12, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Applying ethical principles to real-world situations Agenda: “Range Wars” Part 2 and debrief Warm-up: What is the historical context for Range Wars? Words to Know: Preservation

WEEK 17 Monday, December 15, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 17 Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Ethics Learning Objective: Persuasive communication Agenda: Debate Groups Preparation: Opening statement, rebuttal, closing statement Warm-up: On which points will the other groups try to attack you? Words to Know: Rational and emotional appeal

WEEK 17 Tuesday, December 16, 2014 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 17 Wednesday, December 17, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

WEEK 17 Thursday, December 18, 2014 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Work on Project WARM-UP: Write down your questions you still have about your project?

ALL OBJECTIVE: Introduce class and supplies AGENDA: – Welcome, Questions? – Discuss supplies, website, class outline WARM-UP: Sit in seat where you will not be tempted to talk. You should be able to see the screen easily. WEEK 1 Monday, January 5, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Introduce campus and tools AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Campus Tour, Break, Tool Introduction WARM-UP: If you have jackets or hats in your lockers, go get them. WEEK 1 Tuesday, January 6, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Introduce campus and tools AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Campus Tour, Break, Tool Introduction WARM-UP: If you have jackets or hats in your lockers, go get them. WEEK 1 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore sustainability in a real world application AGENDA: – Biosphere 2 Project Based Lesson Introduction – Campus Improvements or Alternative Assignment WARM-UP: What is the definition of sustainability? What is a closed system? WEEK 1 Wednesday, January 7, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Begin organization and complete introduction to class AGENDA: – Journal Organization – Weather Data – Tool Note Introduction WARM-UP: Get journal. Have journal at your seat. DO NOT begin writing agenda! WEEK 1 Thursday, January 8, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Begin organization and complete introduction to class AGENDA: – Journal Organization – Weather Data – Tool Note Introduction WARM-UP: Get journal. Have journal at your seat. DO NOT begin writing agenda! WEEK 1 Friday, January 9, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore sustainable living AGENDA: – Work in comp. lab on Sustainable living structure WARM-UP: What is one thing you learned from Biosphere 2 that you will research for your structure? Why? WEEK 1 Friday, January 9, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore sustainable living AGENDA: – Copy basic guiding questions – Discuss what you’ve learned so far WARM-UP: What do you like? What are you good at? WEEK 2 Monday, January 12, 2015

WO and NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Set Up and Journal Discussion WARM-UP: What garden tools have you used at your homes? WEEK 2 Monday, January 12, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Quiz WARM-UP: What questions do you have about tools? WEEK 2 Monday, January 12, 2015

Week 2 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Lab Fees, Journals – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Glossary Entries WARM-UP: What is the importance of being organized?

Week 2 Tuesday, January 13, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Grade Quiz – Tool Notes or Alternative Assignment – Glossary Entries WARM-UP: What is the importance of being organized?

IS Learning Objective: Research, analyzing Information Agenda: Independent Research, Blue print plan by end of period Warm up: What is a blue print? Week 2 Friday, January 16, 2015

Week 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Grade Quiz – Tool Notes or Alternative Assignment – Glossary Entries WARM-UP: What is the importance of being organized?

Week 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Lab Fees, Journals – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Glossary Entries WARM-UP: What is the importance of being organized?

Week 2 Thursday, January 15, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Lab Fees, Journals – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Word Wall Assignment WARM-UP: State the difference between the use of a tool and the operation of a tool?

Week 2 Thursday, January 15, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Word Wall Assignment WARM-UP: State the difference between the use of a tool and the operation of a tool?

Week 2 Friday, January 16, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Word Wall Assignment WARM-UP: State the difference between the use of a tool and the operation of a tool?

Week 2 Friday, January 16, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Explore the basics of tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Supplies, Lab Fees, Journals – Tool Notes/Outdoor Observations – Word Wall Assignment WARM-UP: State the difference between the use of a tool and the operation of a tool?

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Study Time, Tool Quiz (Closed Notes) 90 or above required to work with tools, retake until 90 is reached, outdoor work without tools and grades of 70 – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What tools do you have questions about? Is there anything that you would like to discuss? Week 3 Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Week 3 Wednesday, January 21, 2015 IS Learning Objective: Understanding Systems; Independent Research cont. Agenda: Site Assessment, Research; Individual conferences, Site map Warm up: How will your landscape optimize your home’s sustainability? Words to know: Soil, sun angles, weather patterns

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore tools and their uses AGENDA: – Weather Data – Study Time, Tool Quiz (Closed Notes) 90 or above required to work with tools, retake until 90 is reached, outdoor work without tools and grades of 70 – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What tools do you have questions about? Is there anything that you would like to discuss? Week 3 Wednesday, January 21, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species and their habitat needs AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish tools and journal check – Begin Habitat Notes – Eyewitness Insects and Notes WARM-UP: What are the 4 basics a habitat needs to provide? Week 3 Thursday, January 22, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish tools and Journal Check – Begin Soil/Compost Unit: Symphony of Soil WARM-UP: What are the basic components of soil? Week 3 Thursday, January 22, 2015

IS Learning Objective: Research, analyzing Information Agenda: Independent Research, Blue print plan, Landscaping optimization, Discuss timeline Warm up: What do you need to complete to be done Wednesday? Week 3 Friday, January 23, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish tools and Journal Check – Soil/Compost Unit: Symphony of Soil WARM-UP: What are the basic components of soil? Week 3 Friday, January 23, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore the components of observation AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish tools and Journal Check – Habitat Basics – POO WARM-UP: What do you need to make observations? Week 3 Friday, January 23, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Outdoor work WARM-UP: What do you need to work on to finish you sustainable home project? Week 4 Monday, January 26, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Weather Data – Outdoor work WARM-UP: What do you need to do to make sure you can work outside? Week 4 Monday, January 26, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the habitat needs of native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish EW Insects and Notes – Insect Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What are the basic characteristics of insects? Name activity. Week 4 Tuesday, January 27, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Symphony and notes – Soils Notes and Discussion – Greenhouse Maintenance WARM-UP: What type of soil do we have surrounding Small? What type of soil is in Austin? Week 4 Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Week 4 Wednesday, January 28, 2015 IS Learning Objective: Organizing information Graphically Agenda: – Share projects at tables – Finish your drawing and remaining project Warm up: What makes your design the most sustainable? Words to know: sustainability

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Symphony and notes – Soils Notes and Discussion – Greenhouse Maintenance WARM-UP: What type of soil do we have surrounding Small? What type of soil is in Austin? Week 4 Wednesday, January 28, 2015

WO Learning Objective: Organizing graphic information, Understanding perspective Agenda: Marshmallow video, Perspective, Zoom, Powers of 10 Warm-up: Write your address: street, city, county, state, country, continent, hemisphere, planet, galaxy, Universe in your FJ. Words to Know: Perspective

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore the habitat needs of native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Insect Notes and Tracings – Garden Maintenance Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What purpose do insects play in the environment? Week 4 Thursday, January 29, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Symphony and notes – Soils Notes and Discussion – Greenhouse Maintenance and Project WARM-UP: What do you imagine could be improved on campus? Week 4 Thursday, January 29, 2015

Week 4 Friday, January 30, 2015 IS Learning Objective: Organizing information Graphically Agenda: – Sustainable Home Project Presentations – Gallery walk peer review Warm up: What makes your design the most sustainable? Words to know: sustainability

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its components AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Symphony and notes – Soils Notes and Discussion – Greenhouse Maintenance and Project WARM-UP: What do you imagine could be improved on campus? Week 4 Friday, January 30, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Organizing graphic information, Understanding perspective AGENDA: Finish My Place in Space – Finding Patterns in Nature, Share WARM-UP: After looking at the image, explain what you see? What is a pattern? Words to Know: Perspective, Pattern

What do you see?

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore Sustainability and Audits AGENDA: – Sustainable Home Presentation and Gallery Walk – Eco Rise Audit Grants WARM-UP: How can your project fit into the Eco Rise grant program? WEEK 5 Monday, February 2, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Display information graphically AGENDA: – Weather Data – Vocabulary (10), Glossary, Definitions, Word Wall Assignment in Journal (5) WARM-UP: What vocabulary have/will you add to your glossary? WEEK 5 Monday, February 2, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA – Weather Data – Finish Insect Notes – Outdoor work or Tales from the Hive Bee Video WARM-UP: What lessons can we learn from bee culture? WEEK 5 Tuesday, February 3, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its importance AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Film – Soil Notes – Greenhouse Project Ideas WARM-UP: What do you think needs to be improved outside of the school? WEEK 5 Tuesday, February 3, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore the sustainable practices of our school – Introduce School Sustainability Audits WARM-UP: What does it mean to be sustainable? What will you look for at the school that you learned about during your home project? WEEK 5 Wednesday, February 4, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore soil and its importance AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Film – Soil Notes – Greenhouse Project Ideas WARM-UP: What do you think needs to be improved outside of the school? WEEK 5 Wednesday, February 4, 2015

WO Learning Objective: Understanding patterns and systems Agenda: – Weather Data – Patterns in Nature Drawings and Solving for pattern group challenge – animal movements, Jenga, FracTiles, Warm-up: What is the best way to get rid of weeds? Words to Know: Pattern, Symmetry WEEK 5 Wednesday, February 4, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore Monarch AGENDA: – Monarch Mini Project Introduction and Work due 2/12 WARM-UP: Write one fact that you already know about Monarch butterflies. WEEK 5 Thursday, February 5, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Continue soil discussion and project identification AGENDA: – Weather Data – Soil Notes – Further Exploration of Greenhouse improvements WARM-UP: What is a stakeholder? Who are the stakeholders in your project? WEEK 5 Thursday, February 5, 2015

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore the sustainable practices of our school – Waste School Sustainability Audits WARM-UP: How can we reduce our waste output? WEEK 5 Friday, February 6, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Continue soil discussion and project identification AGENDA: – Weather Data – Project Ideas – Further Exploration of Greenhouse improvements WARM-UP: What is a stakeholder? Who are the stakeholders in your project? WEEK 5 Friday, February 6, 2015

WO Objective: Understanding Interdependence, Cooperative decision making Agenda: Weather Data, Jenga, Monkey video, Balls in the Air, Cooperation challenge, animal movements Warm-up: Why do people work together? Words to Know: System, competition, cooperation noparking8!

IS OBJECTIVE: Explore school sustainability AGENDA: – Work on Waste Audit WARM-UP: What type of waste did you find most often in the wrong bin? Why do you believe this happens? WEEK 6 Monday, February 9, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Outdoor Designated Garden Work WARM-UP: Where is your class assigned to work on campus? WEEK 6 Monday, February 9, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Butterfly Lifecycle and Monarch Video – Monarch Project due next class, 2/12 – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What type of metamorphosis do butterflies go through? What are the stages? WEEK 6 Tuesday, February 10, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore campus improvements AGENDA: – Weather Data – Detective Wall – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: Get your cellphones or other device to do research. WEEK 6 Tuesday, February 10, 2015

WEEK 6 Wednesday, February 11 th, 2015 IS OBJECTIVE: Explore the sustainability of the school AGENDA: – Group Audits based on assigned groups- audit should show significant progress after today’s class WARM-UP: Make sure your whole group is familiar with the audit. You group cannot work on the audit until Ms. S clears you.

WEEK 6 Wednesday, February 11 th, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Improve campus and its surroundings AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Explore Lesson-Research devices – Outdoor Garden Work WARM-UP: Get your device. Find your project partners. Make sure you are making progress today.

WEEK 6 Wednesday, February 11 th, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Explain how ecology and the environment are related AGENDA: Weather Data Ecological Levels of Organizations Definitions and Drawings Biome Map Coloring WARM-UP: What do scientists call the largest organization of living things?

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Incredible Journey – Individual Project and Grade Check – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: How do you believe Monarchs are able to know when to begin their migration? WEEK 6 Thursday, February 12, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Improve campus and its surroundings AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Explore Lesson-Research devices – Outdoor Garden Work WARM-UP: Get your device. Find your project partners. Make sure you are making progress today.

WEEK 6 Friday, February 13, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species and their importance to their ecosystem AGENDA: – Weather Data – Wildflower Seeds of History DVD and worksheet – Discussion of Video WARM-UP: What importance do wildflowers play in the ecosystem?

WEEK 6 Wednesday, February 11, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Explain how ecology and the environment are related AGENDA: – Weather Data – Planet Earth Pole to Pole and Worksheet – Discussion of video WARM-UP: How does your latitude or distance from the equator affect your ecosystem? Describe at least 2 affects.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species and ecosystems AGENDA: – Weather Data – EW Reptiles and Ponds – Outdoor Work or Project Work (Late) – Grades cut off Friday 2/20 WARM-UP: State one similarity and one difference between reptiles and insects. WEEK 7 Tuesday, February 17, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Propagate and research campus improvement plan AGENDA: – Weather Data – Student Propagation Lesson – Detective Wall/SWOT for Greenhouse Improvement – Grades cut off Friday 2/20 WARM-UP: List and explain one difficulty you have encountered so far in research your project. WEEK 7 Tuesday, February 17, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Propagate and research campus improvement plan AGENDA: – Weather Data – Student Propagation Lesson – Detective Wall/SWOT for Greenhouse Improvement – Grades cut off TODAY WARM-UP: List and explain one difficulty you have encountered so far in research your project. WEEK 7 Friday, February 20, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Work on grades AGENDA: – Weather Data – Survey and Grades – Approved Word Wall for EX. Cr. WARM-UP: What do you need to do for your grade? WEEK 8 Monday, February 23, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Reptile Notes and Tracings WARM-UP: State one adaptation of reptiles that makes them a successful class of species. Why? WEEK 8 Tuesday, February 24, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Create campus improvements AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Create Lessons-SCAMPER WARM-UP: Make a list of materials for your project that you foresee needing. WEEK 8 Tuesday, February 24, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Create campus improvements AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Create Lessons-SCAMPER WARM-UP: Make a list of materials for your project that you foresee needing. WEEK 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore and reduce waste use AGENDA: – Weather Data – Clean Waste and Collect waste on campus WARM-UP: Why is it important to reduce our waste output? WEEK 8 Wednesday, February 25, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Reptile Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What importance do reptiles play in an ecosystem? WEEK 8 Thursday, February 26, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Create campus improvements AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Create Lessons- Creature Collision WARM-UP: You should be working on implementing your project Beginning next week. What will you need to make this happen? WEEK 8 Thursday, February 26, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Create campus improvements AGENDA: – Weather Data – Eco Rise Create Lessons- Creature Collision WARM-UP: You should be working on implementing your project Beginning next week. What will you need to make this happen? WEEK 8 Friday, February 27, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explain how ecology and the environment are related AGENDA: – Weather Data – Biome Share – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What is a biome? WEEK 8 Friday, February 27, 2015

WEEK 9 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Prepare for plant sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Notes and Tracings – Plant Sale Poster Drafts in journals WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event?

WEEK 9 Tuesday, March 3, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for plant sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Individual Project Discussions – Plant Sale Poster Drafts in Journals WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event?

WEEK 9 Wednesday, March 4, 2015 IS OBJECTIVE: Continue on environmental improvements AGENDA: – Calendar, Rubrics – Elevator Pitch, Project Packets, Grants WARM-UP: What is a pitch?

WEEK 9 Wednesday, March 4, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for plant sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Individual Project Discussions – Plant Sale Poster Drafts in Journals WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event?

WEEK 9 Wednesday, March 4, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Prepare for plant sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Plant Sale Poster Drafts in journals WARM-UP: What information should be included when advertising for an event?

WEEK 10 Monday, March 9, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Life Reptiles and Notes – Work on missing/incomplete work or extra credit WARM-UP: Name a reptile. What can you observe on that reptile that tells you it probably is a reptile.

WEEK 10 Monday, March 9, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Continue Campus Improvement and project planning AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Plant Sale Posters – Grades – Project Proposals, Budgets, Research WARM-UP: What should be included in a proposed budget?

Week 10 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: Weather Data Life Insects and Notes Work on missing/incomplete work or extra credit WARM-UP: What else do you need to complete to be passing your classes at progress reports?

Week 10 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Continue Campus Improvement and project planning AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Plant Sale Posters – Grades – Project Proposals, Budgets, Research WARM-UP: What should be included in a proposed budget?

Week 10 Wednesday, March 11 th, 2015 IS OBJECTIVE: Explore 21 st century presentation tools AGENDA: – Calendar, Plan for Friday and Next Week – Website Tutorial with Dr. Lepine WARM-UP: What have you used (or seen others use) to present information to an audience? Was it effective? Why or why not?

Week 10 Wednesday, March 11 th, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Continue Campus Improvement and project planning AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Plant Sale Posters – Grades (Plant Sale Poster, Creature Collision, & Scamper) – Project Proposals, Budgets, Research WARM-UP: What should be included in a proposed budget?

Week 10 Wednesday, March 11 th, 2015 WO OBJECTIVE: Prepare for plant sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Grade Biome Map and Journal check – Garden Work/Greenhouse Clean up WARM-UP: What happened to the boy who drank 8 cokes?

Week 10 Thursday, March 12, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Improve Campus AGENDA: – Weather Data – Make sure all assignments turned in and are passing – Outdoor Work WARM-UP: Answer these questions regarding cleanliness. What should you avoid outside while working? Before entering the school what should you make sure you have done first?

Week 10 Thursday, March 12, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Plant Sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Make sure all assignments turned in and are passing – Greenhouse Prep. And Signage WARM-UP: Answer these questions regarding cleanliness. What should you avoid outside while working? Before entering the school what should you make sure you have done first?

Week 10 Friday, March 13, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Plant Sale AGENDA: – Weather Data – Make sure all assignments turned in and are passing – Greenhouse Prep. And Signage WARM-UP: Answer these questions regarding cleanliness. What should you avoid outside while working? Before entering the school what should you make sure you have done first?

NPA/WO OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Clean Sweep AGENDA: – Create Waste Data Table WARM-UP: Grab a ruler. Week 11 Monday, March 23, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Plant Sale AGENDA: – Be ready to do anything you are asked to do. WARM-UP: Go to your seat and be quiet. Week 11 Monday, March 23, 2015

NPA/WO OBJECTIVE: Clean Sweep AGENDA: – Clean Sweep in assigned area WARM-UP: Form 4-5 person groups. Pick one person to record your data. Week 11 Wednesday, March 25, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Prepare for Plant Sale AGENDA: – Plant Sale Signs and prep. WARM-UP: Go to your seat and be quiet. Week 11 Wednesday, March 25, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore habitats AGENDA: – Plant Sale or Outside work WARM-UP: n/a Week 11 Thursday, March 26, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore habitats AGENDA: – Plant Sale or Outside work WARM-UP: n/a Week 11 Friday, March 27, 2015

NPA/WO OBJECTIVE: Analyze Data from clean sweep AGENDA: – Weather Data – Waste Data Entry – Outdoors? WARM-UP: Share data with your group and be prepared to share data. Week 12 Monday, March 30, 2015

IS/GG OBJECTIVE: Discuss deadlines for projects AGENDA: – Individual discussions about projects and deadlines WARM-UP: Be prepared to set deadlines for your projects. Week 12 Monday, March 30, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Meet a farmer AGENDA: – Farmer Discussion No journals WARM-UP: Find your seat get quiet. Week 13 Monday, April 6, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native speices AGENDA: – Weather Data – EW Birds and Notes WARM-UP: What are the characteristics of birds? Week 13 Monday, April 6, 2015

Week 13 Tuesday, April 7, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: propagate species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Bulbine propagation – Various outdoor tasks WARM-UP: Try to explain what plant division is, even if you do not know. It is a form of propagation that results in identical offspring.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Trash Graph – Bird Notes and Tracing – Outdoor work if you meet requirements WARM-UP: Be in your seat when the bell rings. To go outside you must: have graph finished and checked, complete at least 2 parts of notes, must not challenge the teacher or complain and be respectful. Week 13 Tuesday, April 7, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plants that live this season AGENDA: – Weather Data – Movie and Worksheet WARM-UP: What continent will you find little to no plants? Why? Week 13 Tuesday, April 7, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Prepare tree planting AGENDA: – Tree planting WARM-UP: No journal needed. Get to your seat and quiet. Week 14 Monday, April 13, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – 2 Bird Notes and Tracing – Movie/Teacher’s choice WARM-UP: Be in your seat when the bell rings. To go outside you must: complete at least 3 sets of notes, must not challenge the teacher or complain and be respectful. Week 13 Tuesday, April 14, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plants that live this season AGENDA: – Weather Data – Outdoor work – Life, Plants Video WARM-UP: What continent will you find little to no plants? Why? Week 13 Tuesday, April 14, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore plants that live this season AGENDA: - Weather Data -Life, Plants Video -Outdoor Work WARM-UP: What continent will you find little to no plants? Why? Week 13 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore the passage of energy AGENDA: -Weather Data -Energy Flow Pyramid Illustration -Outdoor Work WARM-UP: 1:20, 20:400, 400:? Words to Know: efficiency—how much gets done compared to how much is wasted. Week 13 Wednesday, April 15, 2015

10 % Energy Transfer between Trophic Levels (multiply by.1 to get the amount of energy transferred to the next level)

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Notes and Turkey Video – 5 NEW Glossary and Word Wall WARM-UP: What words have you encountered recently in this class? Week 13 Thursday, April 16, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore tree ID AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tree ID lesson WARM-UP: In what ways can plants/trees be identified? Week 13 Thursday, April 16, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore tree ID AGENDA: – Weather Data – Tree ID lesson WARM-UP: In what ways can plants/trees be identified? Week 13 Friday, April 17, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Bill Nye and Notes – 5 NEW Glossary and Word Wall WARM-UP: What words have you encountered recently in this class? Week 13 Friday, April 17, 2015

Week 14 Thursday, April 23, 2015 NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore Native Species AGENDA: – Professor Doughty- Purple Martin Discussion WARM-UP: Look back at your notes. What is so special about the Purple Martin?

Week 14 Thursday, April 23, 2015 GG OBJECTIVE: Explore Native Species AGENDA: – Weather Data – 5 Native Leaf Rubbings and Labeling WARM-UP: What three things do we need to identify on a leaf to know the name of a tree species?

IS OBJECTIVE: Less than 6 weeks left to finish, prepare a presentation, and practice. AGENDA: – Project Work WARM-UP: Don’t waste your time. Week 14 Friday, April 24, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore Native Species AGENDA: – Weather Data – 5 Native Leaf Rubbings and Labeling (Label with S, M, and V) WARM-UP: What three things do we need to identify on a leaf to know the name of a tree species?

WO OBJECTIVE: Identify patterns in insect behavior AGENDA: – Weather Data – Microcosmos – Reflection WARM-UP: If cosmos means world, what does microcosmos mean? Week 14 Friday, April 24, 2015

Week 15 Monday, April 27 th, 2015 IR OBJECTIVE: Independent Projects Agenda: -Look at Calendar -To Do list and Project Work -Photos Warm up: Make a list of things you know you still need to do in order to finish your project and be ready to present on May 27 th.

WEEK 15 Monday, April 27 th, 2015 ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore Environmental Science AGENDA: -Weather Data -Earth Day Jeopardy -Outside WARM-UP-Write down one rule of Jeopardy that you know of.

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore vocabulary and species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Complete one Final Draft Word Wall on Computer Paper (rough Draft must be approved before you get paper) – Purple Martin Maintenance – Bird Observations WARM-UP: How should you act while making observations of native species in the wild? WEEK 15 Tuesday, April 28, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Improve campus AGENDA: – Weather Data – Garden Work WARM-UP: Get ready to do weather data and then discuss outside work. WEEK 15 Tuesday, April 28, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Life Mammals and Notes – Bird Observations WARM-UP: What are the characteristics of mammals? WEEK 15 Thursday, April 30, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Mammal Notes and Tracings – Outdoor Maintenance WARM-UP: Can you abuse plants? How? Is it okay? WEEK 16 Tuesday, May 5, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Classify species for identification AGENDA: – Weather Data – Dichotomous Keys Texas Trees WARM-UP: Write a sample of a yes or no question relating to tree characteristics. WEEK 16 Tuesday, May 5, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Classify species for identification AGENDA: – Weather Data – Dichotomous Keys Texas Trees WARM-UP: Write a sample of a yes or no question relating to tree characteristics. WEEK 16 Wednesday, May 6, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Identify patterns in insect behavior AGENDA: – Weather Data – Microcosmos – Reflection WARM-UP: If cosmos means world, what does microcosmos mean? WEEK 16 Wednesday, May 6, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Mammal Notes – Work on missing work – Mammal Video WARM-UP: Get ready. WEEK 16 Thursday, May 7, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore invasive species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Invasive Species Video and Notes – Invasive Species Notes – Dichotmous Key Work WARM-UP: Get ready. WEEK 16 Thursday, May 7, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Work on Mammal Notes – Work on missing work – Mammal Video WARM-UP: Get ready. WEEK 16 Thursday, May 7, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore invasive species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Invasive Species Video and Notes – Invasive Species Notes – Dichotmous Key Work WARM-UP: Get ready. WEEK 16 Friday, May 8, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Select a species for research AGENDA: – Make a list of at least 10 species you would be willing to research WARM-UP: Before the end of class you should have at least 10 native species that you want to research in priority order. You species list can be as specific as you want. Example: Mammal or Bat or Mexican Free- Tailed Bat. WEEK 17 Monday, May 11, 2015

IR OBJECTIVE: Work on Presentations AGENDA: – Go to Weber with a teacher – Work on tabs for Website/Presentation You will be monitored and aided so that parts of your sites will be finished ASAP WARM-UP: What do you still need to work on? WEEK 17 Wednesday, May 13, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Display an understanding of plant parts AGENDA: – Weather Data – Botanical Garden Door Art Rough Drafts and Begin final – Select Plant for Project and receive rubric WARM-UP: What are the basic parts of a plant? WEEK 17 Wednesday, May 13, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Display an understanding of plant parts AGENDA: – Weather Data – Botanical Garden Door Art Rough Drafts and Begin final – Select Plant for Project and receive rubric WARM-UP: What are the basic parts of a plant? WEEK 17 Wednesday, May 13, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore sustainability AGENDA: – Weather Data – Lorax Video and Reflection – Ideal Lorax Project Poster Planning and Draft WARM-UP: What is a renewable resource? What is a non-renewable resource? WEEK 17 Wednesday, May 13, 2015

NPA OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Snake Discussion-Andrew H. – Weather Data – Life Fish and Notes – Native Species Project Book Work WARM-UP: Get ready to work. WEEK 17 Thursday, May 14, 2015

GG OBJECTIVE: Explore native species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Botanical Garden Door Art – Native Species Project Book Work WARM-UP: Get ready to work. WEEK 17 Friday, May 15, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore sustainability AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Ideal Lorax Project Poster – Present Posters WARM-UP: What is the moral of the Lorax? WEEK 17 Friday, May 15, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 18 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 18 Tuesday, May 19, 2015

IR OBJECTIVE: Project Work AGENDA: – Dress Rehearsal and Feedback – Continue Working WARM-UP: What do you need to do to complete your project by next Wednesday? WEEK 18 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 18 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore Sustainability AGENDA: – Finish The Updated Lorax WARM-UP: What are the differences so far? WEEK 18 Wednesday, May 20, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Videos WARM-UP: Go to your seat, turn to weather data. WEEK 18 Thursday, May 21, 2015

IR OBJECTIVE: Project Work AGENDA: – Dress Rehearsal and Feedback – Continue Working WARM-UP: What do you need to do to complete your project by next Wednesday? WEEK 18 Friday, May 22, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore species AGENDA: – Weather Data – Finish Videos WARM-UP: Go to your seat, turn to weather data. WEEK 18 Friday, May 22, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 19 Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Independent Research Presentations Room 112

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 19 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore Sustainability AGENDA: – Finish Wall-E – Begin Biosphere 3000 WARM-UP: Get your journal. WEEK 19 Wednesday, May 27, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 19 Thursday, May 28, 2015

ALL OBJECTIVE: Explore your species AGENDA: – Native Species Library Work WARM-UP: Make sure you have your species selected and have your rubric in your journal. WEEK 19 Friday, May 29, 2015

WO OBJECTIVE: Explore Sustainability AGENDA: – Biosphere 3000 WARM-UP: Get your journal. WEEK 19 Friday, May 29, 2015

CLASS OBJECTIVE: AGENDA: – WARM-UP: Template (Do not delete or fill in)