Thursday, December 6, 2007

December 9 through Dec 31

Dec. 10 to Dec. 14 is the last week before the three week winter break (Dec. 16 to Jan. 6).
In order to minimize any disruptions that can be caused by "homework" over the break I will attempt to make sure that everything is completed by Thursday/Friday; Dec. 13/Dec. 14.

Monday, Dec. 10, 2007:
Correct ALL RNTG assignments: pages 112-119, this includes the highlighted page 115.

Tuesday/Wednesday, Dec 11/12, 2007:
In class: Form into groups of 2 or 3 and...
Create a web page or PowerPoint presentation around the terms habitat and extinct. One block to complete. 50 basis points with extra points awarded for creativity (up 25 extra points)

Thursday/Friday, Dec. 13/14, 2007:
In class: Form
Create a presentation that answers the following key concepts:
  1. What factors have contributed to the diversity of species?
  2. How do new species form?
  3. How do scientists infer evolutionary relationships among species?
  4. What causes the extinction of species?

50 basis points with 25 bonus available for being creative.

Have a nice break. NO HOMEWORK!