Motto: Expectations without Effort is Entitlement
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 |
Environmental Science Final Schedule
Senior Final Pear Assessment Study Guide:Opens April 20- Ends May 4 @ 8:00 am
Senior Finals: May 4- 7
9th-11th Final Pear Assessment Study Guide:Opens May 4-Ends May 21 @ 3:00 pm
7th Period- Friday, May 15
1st/2nd Period- Monday, May 18
3rd/4th Period- Tuesday, May 19
5th/6th Period- Wednesday, May 20
Makeups- Thursday, May 21
Chemistry Final Schedule
Focus: Stoichiometry
Study Resources for both Juniors and Seniors: Posted on Google Classroom
Mole Conversion Interactive Google Slides (11th-12th)
Stoichiometry Interactive Google Slides (11th-12th)
Stoichiometry Practice Review (11th-12th)
Mole Conversion Digital Task Cards Google Slides (11th only)
Limiting Reactant Real-Life Practice (11th only)
May 4-7 (Seniors)
4th Period- Tuesday, May 19 (Juniors)
Please refer below for the weekly updates.
DU Waterfowl Conservation/Management Action Plan
April 22-24, 2026
Changed to Plumbling Issues April 16-17
Objectives
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To explore the ecology of waterfowl
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To explain the importance of waterfowl to North America and the Earth
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To assess threats to waterfowl
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To demonstrate knowledge of managing and conserving waterfowl populations and habitats.
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April 21-24, 2026 |
NA due to iLEAP Testing April 27-30,2026 |
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T- Thursday, April 23 Introduction to Waterfowl/Assessment 1/Vocabulary Handout/Google Assignments |
Open Exam Due by May 1 at 11:59 PM CST- Use iCEV content on Clever platform |
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W- Thursday, April 23 Threats to Waterfowl/Assessment 2/Vocabulary Handout/Google Assignments |
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R- Friday, April 24 Legislation/Assessment 3/Vocabulary Handout/Google Assignments |
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F- Friday, April 24 Final Assessment/Vocabulary Principles/Study Guide/Google Assignments |
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Homework: Complete Student Notes for Exam
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Activity |
Due Dates |
Class |
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Virtual Lab: Investigating Owl Pellets |
04/24 |
Honors/Reg |
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Edpuzzle: Bird Migration |
04/24 |
Honors/Reg |
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Watersheds & Human Impact Station Lab |
04/24 |
Honors/Reg |
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Energy Pyramids Station Lab |
04/24 |
Honors |
The last submission date for the above assignments is April 24.
Chemistry
April 13-17 Extended to Plumbing Issue 04/16-17
Monday- Mole Conversions Interactive Google Slides Part 1
Tuesday- April 20- Monday Mole Conversion Interactive Google Slides Part 2
Wednesday- April 21- Tuesday Chemical Formula Triangles Lab
Thursday- April 22- Wednesday Mole Conversions Color by Number Practice
Friday- April 23- Thursday Mole Conversion Maze/Practice Problems
Friday April 24 Mole Conversion Quiz
Activity Due Dates Changed to Plumbing Issue
Edpuzzle Activity Series 04/13
Mole Conversions Interactive Google Slides 04/24
CER Reactivity Scenarios 04/22
Chemical Formula Triangles Lab Sheet 04/24
Mole Conversion Color by Number 05/01
Mole Conversion Maze 05/01
April 20-24 This week will be moved to May 1 and May 4-8 due to Plumbling Issue and LEAP Testing (April 27-30)
Friday- Stoichiometry Interactive Google Slides Part 1
Monday- Stoichiometry Interactive Google Slides Part 2
Tuesday- Stoichiometry Virtual Lab
Wednesday- Stoichiometry Hidden Mystery Puzzle
Thursday- Stoichiometry Maze
Friday- Practice Review Set- Limiting Reagent
Activity Due Dates-
Mole Conversion Color by Number May 1
Mole Conversion Maze May 1
Stoichiometry Interactive Google Slides May 7
Stoichiometry Virtual Lab May 11
Stoichiometry Hidden Mystery Puzzle May 11
Stoichiometry Maze May 11
Stoichiometry Practice Review Set May 11