Hello
My Students and Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for allowing me the honor of teaching you this year. As my initials spell LAB, I truly love how scientific phenomema affects our society and world. Therefore, I desire to bring this perspective into your academic journey through Environmental Science and Chemisty. We will explore the ways in which written communication and mathematical concepts influence scientific thought. A wise man once stated the following quote: "Science is not finished until it is communicated. " Thus, our classes will explore the various ways that science is communicated through data, discussion, and debate. We will brainstorm how claims, evidence, and reasoning help the scientific community to develop theories and laws. Always remember that science is a human endeavor that you must actively particlpate in each school day to reach your full academic potential through hands-on activities and group work. Looking forward to seeing great things from you this year.
Go, Neville Tigers!
Yours in education,
Dr. Leslie A Birdon, NBCT
Please use your Google classroom as a resource for upcoming assignments, class notes, online textbooks, study guides, post lab data and reports, and projects.
2025-2026 Google Class Codes
Period 2 Environmental Science- Honors 3agr7aqn
Period 3 Environmental Science- Honors 64gkbcjh
Period 4 Chemistry dbha3ksw
Period 5 Environmental Science o2v2bws5
Period 6 Environmental Science tnqp6ooj
Period 7 Environmental Science- Honors gbmla66p
Grading Percentages for Coursework
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Independent Research |
15% |
Video Film Projects |
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Assessment During Learning |
10% |
Bellringers/Exit Tickets |
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Group/Independent Practice (In Class) |
30% |
Labs/Group Work/Practice Problems |
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Homework |
10% |
Homework |
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Summative Assessment |
35% |
Culminating Tasks/Unit Tests |
Please refer below for the weekly updates.
Ducks Unlimited Ecological Principles Action Plan- Environmental Science
January 07- January 15
Objectives
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To define ecosystems.
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To define ecological succession
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To evaluate methods of monitoring and sustaining ecosystems.
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January 5- January 9 |
January 12- January 15 |
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Slide 1-12 Student Notes |
Ecological System Assessment |
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Slides 13-26 Student Notes |
Ecological Succession Student Notes |
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Intro to Ecosystem Assessment |
Monitoring/Sustaining Student Notes |
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Slides 27-39 Student Notes |
Monitoring/Sustaining Assessment |
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Vocabulary Quiz Due on 01/14 |
Ecological Principles Final Review |
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Slides 40-44 Student Notes |
Exam: Ecological Principles 01/15 |
Homework: Complete Student Notes for Exam/Virtual Jan 5 ReadWorks Article
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Activity |
Due Dates |
Class |
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Natural Selection and the Peppered Moth Graphic Organizer |
January 9 |
Honors |
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Natural Selection in Pepper Moth Simulation |
January 9 |
Honors |
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Ecological Levels Google Slides |
January 14 |
Reg/Honors |
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Edpuzzle Biogeochemical Cycles |
January 15 |
Reg/Honors |
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Edpuzzle Primary Ecological Succession |
January 15 |
Reg/Honors |
The last submission date for the above activities is January 30.
Week of January 5- Chemistry
Monday- Virtual Edpuzzle- Average Atomic Mass vs. Mass Number
Tuesday- Periodic Table Review Folder Coloring Model Part 1
Wednesday- Periodic Table Review Folder Coloring Model Part 2
Thursday- Atomic Mass/Isotope Guided Inquiry Lab
Friday- Atomic Mass/Isotope Guided Inquiry Lab CER
Activity Due Dates