Opener: On 2 new pages in your PREP, write the title "August Warm-ups". On the first line on the left hand side write "1. 8/7/18 (A) or 8/8/18 (B) and respond to the prompts below regarding the graph provided. Situating the data: The prey species is a type of spider and the predator species is a type of mite. 1. Defending: Why did the author use this type of graph to display data? 2. Defending: What information is missing from this graph that would make interpretation easier? 3. Defending: Why did the author include two Y-axes? 4. Situating: What trends do you see in the data? Describe AND explain them. 5. Choosing: Spiders eat insects. What unintended consequences would occur if a pesticide were sprayed that kills the mite? 6. Connecting: What other environmental changes could impact the data displayed? Graph source: https://globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange1/current/lectures/predation/predation.html Work session:
1. Share PREP covers 2. Focus areas vs. Topics- what's the difference? 3. Meet in focus areas to discuss possible topics. Closer: On the post-it provided, write your MOST IMPORTANT question about a research topic you have. WRITE YOUR NAME and place it in the thought bubble. HW: In your PREP, brainstorm 3 possible research topics and explain the following:
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One person pick up your group's graph at the back. Record your group's data if you haven't already.
Place green signature sheet in red bucket if you have it. 4B ONLY- On the post-it provided on your desk, please answer the question, "What is research?" Write your name on it, and place it in the thought bubble on the stock room door. 1. Opener: International connections and "What is research?" Discussion 2. Work session: Data collection 3. Closing: Reflection 1: Using our reasoning processes below, write a reflection in your PREP about the graphing quality and data collection process. In addition, SITUATE our data and CONNECT it to another aspect of your life. This reflection should be at least a page in your PREP. Situating: Being aware of the context of one’s own as well as others’ perspectives, realizing that individual bias can lead to assumptions. Choosing: Making intentional and purposeful choices, realizing that choices have both intended and unintended consequences. Defending: Being able to explain and justify personal choices, logic, line of reasoning, and conclusions. Connecting: Seeing intersections within and/or across concepts disciplines and cultures. HW: Due 8/7 (A) or 8/8 (B) a) Syllabus signature (green sheet) and supplies b) Decorated PREP cover. Follow the instructions below
Welcome to AP Research! Please only sit where there are handouts.
Please fill out the student information sheet. 1. Opener: Welcome and introductions 2. Work Session: a) Set up PREP notebook b) Data collection and interpretation 3. Closing: What is research? Answer this question on your post it note. HW: 1. Due by 11:59 PM 8/2 (A) or 8/5 (B): Send a professional email to [email protected] the email should contain the following information:
a) Syllabus signature (green sheet) and supplies b) Decorated PREP cover. Follow the instructions below
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