Most recent assignments are posted at the top of this page Photography Project begins 5/10 upload photos by 5/17 Garden Design Brochure due 4/29 BOTANY VIDEO PROJECT due 4/29 Newspaper Article: Due Wednesday 3/16 Spring is almost here! Many plants will soon be "leafing out" and beginning the process of photosynthesis once again. First: Read Chapter 8 on Photosynthesis in the textbook. Online textbook www.biology.com UN: ILOVEIACS PW: innovation Next, using the text, online resources, and the information from the "Winter Survival Strategies" Poster, write a short article about the seasonal changes about to occur in the world of plants. Please be sure to include: basic concepts of photosynthesis (ATP, structures, and cycles), and factors that influence the rate of photosynthesis. *Several will be chosen for publication/sharing with local newspapers! Homework, due 3/4: Cells Reading-pg 193-194; 197-205; 207; and 210-211 Online textbook www.biology.com UN: ILOVEIACS PW: innovation Tapping the Maples!! Answer these questions based on the readings: 1. Describe how to choose a place to drill into the tree along with the tools required. 2. If you want to have 4 cups (1 quart) of syrup, how much sap do you need? 3. How many tap holes could we safely put in the trees on campus? Explain. *Winter Survival Strategies of Plants Poster Due 2/18: Using the reading below and one additional source of your choice, make a poster displaying various survival strategies of plants. * Readings Assigned 2/15/11, please read by Wednesday 2/16
* "My 3 Favorites" Due Tuesday 2/8/11. Extra 5 points for presenting early on 2/1 or 2/2. Rubric attached below. |
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