Biology 101 Objectives and Assessment (Grading)
Week #5
| Activity | # | Objective | Primary Assessment |
| Biomes and Mountains Lecture |
76 | Describe how latitude, altitude, and topography (East vs. West, North vs. South) can impact climate and biomes. |
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| 77 | Describe the environmental conditions of mountainous habitats. |
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| 78 | Explain seasonal changes and provide examples of seasonal impacts on organisms. |
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| Polar and Tundra Lecture |
79 | Describe the climate and representative organisms of polar regions. |
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| 80 | Explore the tundra, including location, climate, and organisms. |
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| 81 | Relate the process of decomposition to soils in various biomes. |
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| Biomes and Soil Organisms Recitation |
82 | Investigate the relationship between climate and vegetation using different sources of data, including graphs, maps, and data tables. |
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| 83 | Examine how topography influences climate and vegetation in Oregon. |
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| 84 | Describe characteristics of soils. |
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| 85 | Provide characteristics of bacteria and fungi. |
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| 86 | Review and list different student research experiences at OSU. |
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| Plant Anatomy Laboratory |
87 | Explain how plants are taxonomically classified. |
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| 88 | Describe the basic structures and functions of plant cells, leaves, stems, and roots. |
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| 89 | Give examples of plant adaptations to pests and environmental conditions. |
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| 90 | Explore various human uses of plants. |
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| 91 | Convert a leaf specimen into an educational card to teach a basic biological concept. |
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| On-Line Readings Tundra, Soil Biology) |
92 | List key characteristics and organisms of the arctic tundra and alpine tundra. |
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Describe soil organisms, what they eat, the role of organic matter, where organisms are found in the soil, and when they are active. |
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