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Mrs. Barker
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Hello Biology and Ecology Students!
Please go online for Plato, (or pick up packets ONLY if you don't have wi-fi access)- instructions:
While schools are closed, I've placed courses in Plato for you.
A. If you are Currently Enrolled in Biology:
Biology 2nd Semester 4th 9 Weeks Barker
B. If you are recovering Semester One Biology:
Biology 1st Semester 2nd 9 Weeks Barker
C. If you are Currently Enrolled in Ecology:
Ecology 2nd Semester 4th 9 Weeks Barker
D. If you are recovering Semester One Ecology:
Ecology 1st Semester Barker
If you do not have Internet access, a packet will be available in the Main Office. Call during office hours to pick one up.
*853-2923, for packet pick-up.
I hope you and your family are well and safe! Mrs. Barker
Wed., 5-6-20: Awesome Owl and Falcon Pellet Casting:
Falcon Casting cam: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/falcon-cam/?utm_source=dgif_blog
Pellet casting video: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/falcon-cam/2020/05/pellet-casting/
Wed., 4-29-20: Fun web cams: Eagles and Baboons and Polar Bears, Oh, My!
Richmond Falcon Cam- on the roof of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries- the falcons are sitting on four eggs. They should hatch between May 10 and 12. https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/falcon-cam/
Bald Eagle Nest in New Jersey with two BIG chicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6swZpefcKgM
Baboon Cam at the San Diego Zoo https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/baboon-cam
Polar Bear Cam at the San Diego Zoo https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/polar-cam
Tuesday, 4-21-20 For your health: There was an article yesterday about a research study at UVA that linked our body’s ability to fight things like the corona virus to exercise and physical fitness. The research suggests that even a single session of exercise increases production of an antioxidant that Dr. Yan at UVA suggests helps us defend ourselves from disease. Get some exercise! :-)
Tuesday, 4-14- 20 When you need a fun rest break, check out the Smithsonian Webcams for: Cheetah cubs; Naked Mole Rats; Lions; Giant Panda; Elephants!
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Tuesday, 4-1-20: Happy April Fools Day!
Enjoy these Peregrine falcons on the nest (soon to lay an egg!) Not fooling!
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/falcon-cam/
Thursday, 3-26-20:
Wi-fi Problems? Log in to your laptop at FPA . It should work after that. If not, swap for another laptop: call FPA at 853-2923 to get another.
See RCPS > What's New > Coronavirus for free wi-fi information!!
More links by course:
1. Ecology: Learning Tree- Activities to do at home
https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/activities-to-do-with-children-at-home
-Activities on plants, animals, recycling and the environment
2. Biology:
Virginia Wildlife Magazine
https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/virginia-wildlife/issues/
-The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has uploaded the most recent issues of their magazine, Virginia Wildlife, for students to read.
Monday, 3-23-20: Here are some links for you to enjoy:
1. (Ecology- Climate Change!) NOAA Climate Information https://www.climate.gov/
-data and explanations on climate around the world. Interactive data maps.
2. NOAA Ocean Explorer at https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
-lots of video clips of undersea exploration. Check out the “tug o’ War!”
3. Games at NOAA https://games.noaa.gov/
-Lots of games with science education themes
4. (Ecology Climate Change and more!) NOAA Ocean and Atmosphere at
https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections
-Resources on our oceans and the atmosphere
5. Nature Works at https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/resources/
-resources and virtual field trips all over the world
6. Science and Math Simulations at https://phet.colorado.edu/
-interactive simlations in science and math
Biology
Ecology
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