Homework
 - Really? There is no homework!

Absent Students
Today we did quite a bit! We recorded observations on our larvae. We collected data on our fast plants. We pollenated our fast plants. And, we completed handout 48 using the reading from the book. So, you need to get the data from your fast plant groups and complete handout 48. Yay! (If you were absent on Thursday, the larvae liked the brussels sprouts).

Handouts
You received one handout today.
 - Handout 48: Larvae Analysis

Homework
 - No homework

Absent Students
Today we designed the inquiry for the larvae investigation. Then we carried out the investigation. Many students made a time lapse of the larvae selecting their food. You should get a copy of this time lapse from a group member through AirDrop. Through this you'll also be able to determine which of the plants (brussels sprouts, lettuce, or spinach) the larvae preferred. Tomorrow we'll talk about the significance of the finding.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today.

Homework
 - Complete the hypothesis for the butterfly larvae lab sheet (handout 47). Only write the if/then, don't worry about the "because" part of the hypothesis.

Absent Students
Today we discussed our answers to the pond analysis sheet (handout 46) and began discussing how to create an inquiry investigation for our butterfly larvae (handout 47).

Handouts
You received one handout today.
 - Handout 47: Investigating Butterfly Larvae Food Preference

Homework
 - No homework

Absent Students
Today we did quite a bit of analysis work on our ponds. Here's what we did.

1. We counted the new number of Lemna fronds in our ponds. From that we subtracted the initial amount of fronds. Then we divided that difference by the total number of days our pond had to grow (55). This gave us our daily average increase in fronds. We recorded our answer on handout 44.
2. We discussed the pond succession sheet (handout 43).
3. We worked on our pond analysis (handout 46).

So, what do you need to do? Check your answers to handout 43 using the answer key below (posted after school today). Download handout 44 and start writing detailed answers to each question!

Handouts
You received one handout for your binder today.
 - Handout 46: Pond Analysis

Other Resources
Below is the answer key to handout 43.

Homework
 - No homework

Absent Students
We spent a majority of today collecting data on our fast plants and the butterfly larvae.

1. For the fast plants, please talk to someone in your fast plant group who can airdrop/e-mail you pictures and give you the data that was collected.
2. We created a new spreadsheet for the butterfly larvae. I've included a picture below of what yours should look like. Please create this. You will need to enable text wrapping on the B column. Here are instructions on how to do this on the iPad (click on "format cells in a spreadsheet"). Here are the instructions to do this on a computer (scroll down to "Wrap Text"). Contact a lab partner for the data that was collected. We primarily focused on the size of the larvae, the condition of the leaves, and other evidence such as frass (poop) and exoskeletons. You should have a short paragraph of observations written for both days.
3. Finally, we created a math statement to solve a problem related to our ponds: what was the average number of new fronds per day in our pond? Try to figure this out on your own and write down your idea on handout 44.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today. However, if you do not have handout 44 from last Monday, please download it and put it into Notability in your Unit 1 IBI folder.

Homework
 - Complete the IBI Lesson 7 Reflection on Schoology by 8am Monday. This includes your corrections.

Absent Students
Today we worked on handout 45 (see yesterday's post for the handout and the resource sheet). Please complete this handout. Also complete your lesson 7 reflection on Schoology.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today.

Homework
 - Complete the student reflection. Upload to Schoology by 8am tomorrow.

Absent Students
Today we collected data on our fast plants for day 15. We also discussed our findings to the bacteria observations (handout 42). I'll upload the answer key here at the end of the day. Here's what you need to do: A) get the fast plant data from your fast plant group, B) check your answers on handout 42 and C) complete the student reflection and upload it to Schoology by 8am tomorrow.

Handouts
You received one handout today.
 - Handout 45: Bacteria Cell Diagram

Other Resources
Below is the student reflection for Schoology, the resource to help you complete handout 45, and the answers to handout 42.

If you observe your ponds and need the microorganism sheet, you can download it below. Sorry, I forgot to print these out for you to use in class.

Homework
 - Finish handouts 42 and 43.

Absent Students
Today we read pages 121-123 and completed the graphic organizer (handout 43). We also had some time to observe the ponds to see how they have changed over the last few weeks since we created them. Please read pages 121-123 and complete the graphic organizer. Also, complete handout 42 if you have not done so. See Friday's post for images of the bacteria.

Handouts
You received two handouts today for unit 1:
 - Handout 43: Pond Succession

Homework
 - No homework.

Absent Students
Today we discussed the findings from the bacteria in yogurt activity. We focused only on the second page. I will be uploading an answer key at the end of the school day. Please check your answers against mine. Then, we continued working on handout 42, observing different cyanobacteria. I've included pictures of them below so you can make your drawings. There is a blank drawing sheet to the right you can download/print so you can make your drawings.

Handouts
You did not receive any handouts today.

Handout 42 Resources
Below are images of the cyanobacteria we observed yesterday and today.

Other Resources
Below is the answer key to handout 41.

Homework
 - No homework

Absent Students
Today we finished handout 41 and began working on handout 42. Please complete handout 41 using the links found on yesterday's post. Many students did not begin working on handout 42. This is an observation/analysis sheet for the cyanobacteria we began examining. You will have a chance to observe these in class either tomorrow or next week.

Handouts
You received one handout today (for unit 1):
 - Handout 42: Observing Bacteria