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Demdrobates imitator.  Obelix, one of Dr. H's poison-dart frogs.  Photo by S. Heydler
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Week of:  4-7 September
Unit/Chapter:  Unit 1/C1 , C2
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Monday   Labour Day, No School
    
Tuesday
Objectives (C1-2, 1-3):
     1. Students will be able to differentiate between an hypothesis and a theory.
     2. Students will be able to describe two different methods for testing hypotheses
  
HW: Review your class notes.
  
Lab Hour 1  
   Objectives (C1-3):
     1. Students will be able to describe the different levels of biological organization.
     2. Students will be able to define and give examples to explain the term �emergent property�.
Note- section 1-4 should be review for all of you, therefore we will not cover it explicitly in class.  However, you are responsible for that information- it will appear on the Chapter test)

Lab hour 2 
   Objective (Study Skills, you can pre-read in your Getting Ready for Biology book if you purchased it, note to parents- that book is optional                          but a good resource for study skills and various other related topics)
     3. Students will learn how to read their textbook (no, it�s not just a bad novel!)- SQ3/4R method.
  
HW: Practice using SQ3/4R method; review relevant materials in textbook for C1 and C2-1).
  
Friday   HALF DAY
Objectives (C1, C2):
     1. Students will demonstrate their comprehension of the scientific method (This means there's a quiz!)
     2. Students will be able to describe the structure of an atom.   
  
HW: Make a 3-D model of a methane (CH4) molecule.  Must be light enough to hang from the ceiling by a paperclip, and be no more than 30 cm long.  Attach a key identifying the different parts of your molecule.  Use your textbook and the internet to help you. 
Due Tuesday.
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