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.
DU Wildlife Population Ecology Action Plan
March 12-20, 2026
Objectives
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To understand characteristics of wildlife populations
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To analyze factors which affect wildlife populations
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March 12-13, 2026 |
March 16-20, 2026 |
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R- Characteristics of Wildlife Populations Student Notes/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Classroom |
M- Factors Affection Population Student Notes/Assessment/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Classroom |
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Virtual Assignment F- Characteristics of Wildlife Populations Assessment/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Classroom |
T- Final Assessment/Vocabulary Principles/Study Guide/Google Classroom |
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W- Vocabulary Test Mar 18, 2026/Google Classroom |
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R- Key Concepts Test Mar 19, 2026/Google Classroom |
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F- Google Classroom |
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Homework: Complete Student Notes for Exam
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Activity |
Due Dates |
Class |
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Wolf Population in Yellowstone and Food Web Practice |
03/20 |
Reg/Honors |
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Edpuzzle Wildlife Population Ecology Overview |
03/20 |
Reg/Honors |
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Edpuzzle Crash Course Population Ecology |
03/20 |
Reg/Honors |
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Edpuzzle Carrying Capacity Population Ecology |
03/20 |
Reg/Honors |
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Predator Prey Lab Exercise L1 |
03/20 |
Honors |
The last submission date for the above assignments is March 31.
DU Wildlife Management Action Plan
March 30- April 8, 2026
Objectives
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To discuss the benefits of wildlife management
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To define habitat components necessary for thriving wildlife populations
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To identify techniques of wildlife management
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March 30-31; April 1-2, 2026 |
April 7-8, 2026 |
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M- Intro to Wildlife Management/Assessment 1/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Assignments |
M- Easter Monday (Holiday) |
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T- Wildlife Population/Assessment 2/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Assignments |
T- Google Assignment/Study Guide |
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W- Wildlife Habitat/Assessment 3/Vocabulary/Study Guide/Google Assignments |
W- Wildlife Management Vocabulary/Key Concepts Exams Apr 8, 2026 |
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R- Final Assessment/Vocabulary Principles/Study Guide/Google Assignments |
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F- Good Friday (Holiday) |
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Homework: Complete Student Notes for Exam
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Activity |
Due Dates |
Class |
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Edpuzzle: Human Impacts on Ecosystems |
04/09 |
Honors/Reg |
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Edpuzzle: The Endangered Species Act |
04/09 |
Honors/Reg |
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Science Reading Article- Food Webs/Energy Flow |
04/09 |
Honors |
The last submission date for the above assignments is April 17.
Chemistry
March 9-13, 2026
Monday- Lab: Empirical Formula Virtual Lab Calculations/CER/Parts 1-4
Tuesday- Calculating Empirical Formula, Molecular Formula, Percent Composition Exam
Wednesday- ACT Testing
Thursday- Types of Reactions Interactive Google Slides
Friday- Virtual Open Book- Worksheet 48 Oxidation Numbers Found Under 3rd Nine Weeks Test in Google Classroom- Due on Monday, March 16
Activity Due Dates
Station Labs 03/02
Oxidation Number Practice 03/03
Color by Picture Review 03/09
Lab: Empirical Formula Virtual Lab Calculations/CER 03/10
Worksheet 48 Oxidation Numbers 03/16
March 16-20, 2026 (Change to Semi-Finals, Student Progress, and ACT)
Monday- Types of Reactions Interactive Google Slides/Practice
Tuesday- Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions I Google Sheet
Wednesday- Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions II Google Sheet
Thursday- Types of Reactions Virtual Lab Google Slides
Friday- Completing Google Assignments on Balancing Equations.
Test on Types of Reactions/Balancing Chemical Reactions- April 10, 2026
Activity Due Dates
Worksheet 48 Oxidation Numbers 03/16
Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions I Google Sheet 03/18
Types of Chemical Reactions Interactive Google Slides 03/19
Predicting Products of Chemical Reactions II Google Sheet 03/20
Types of Reactions Virtual Lab Google Slides 03/20
March 30-31/April 1-2, 2026 (Change to Semi-Finals, Student Progress, and ACT)
Monday- Balancing Chemical Equations Interactive Google Slides
Tuesday- Balancing Chemical Equations Station Lab
Wednesday- Balancing and Types of Chemical Reactions Google Sheet
Thursday- Virtual PhET Balancing Equations Lab
Friday- Good Friday
Test on Types of Reactions/Balancing Chemical Reactions- April 10, 2026
Activity Due Dates
Balancing Equations Interactive Google Slides 04/02
Balancing Chemical Equations Station Lab 04/02
Balancing and Types of Reactions Google Sheet 04/07
Virtual PhET Balancing Equation Lab 04/07