Krocke, Jacob / Welcome

Biology I

Mr. Krocke

Room Sci 3

Southern Alamance High School

Science- Biology, Phys. Sci.
Email: jacob_krocke@abss.k12.nc.us

This is my third year teaching at Southern Alamance High School and my sixth year teaching in ABSS. I am excited to watch my students learn throughout the semester! Please feel free to email me with any questions and/or concerns at jacob_krocke@abss.k12.nc.us

My Schedule:

Block 1: Biology I

Block 2: Biology I

Block 3: Biology I

Block 4: Planning

Remote Lesson Info: 2020-2021

All classes will be through Zoom at your classes scheduled time. Please use the links below while signed in to clever to access classes. All course material can be found on Canvas which you can navigate to through NCed Cloud (using your lunch number as your user name).

Mr. Krocke's Office Hours: 8am-8:55am (and upon request as needed)

https://abss.zoom.us/j/84361010567?pwd=K0dQN1BCRTgxanlxY015RU10a1NVUT09

Block 1: Biology I 9am - 10am

https://abss.zoom.us/j/81924596309?pwd=dkhmT1E2NmlwMjZ3MUJlRlBEMW1xQT09

Block 2: Biology I 10:15 - 11:15

https://abss.zoom.us/j/88538331717?pwd=ZGJWamZCRnBPc21wVURNYlBqTHVsQT09

Block 3: Biology I 12pm - 1pm

https://abss.zoom.us/j/89851401779?pwd=UGdXQ1EwM3NDZXNGNTk5eEZzdmt4dz09

Success Academy/Homeroom 2:30pm -3pm (Select days)

https://abss.zoom.us/j/84000438412?pwd=RHlvMUtSM3BNUzZrdGVhV1pwWVZ5dz09

Biology I

In Biology I we will be working to understand major concepts of life science such as: Ecology, Cells, Cell Processes, and The Molecules of Life. We will be using models and diagrams to illustrate the living world around us.

Acid Rain: https://www3.epa.gov/acidrain/education/site_students/whatisacid.html

Unit 1: Ecology Quizlet Vocabulary Review https://quizlet.com/_580yyw

Unit 2: Ch 14/15 Evolution, Natural selection: https://quizlet.com/_5afgum

Unit 2: Ch 33 Behavior: https://quizlet.com/_5apuze

Unit 2: Ch 17 Taxonomy: https://quizlet.com/_5bl6dw

Peppered Moth Simulation   http://peppermoths.weebly.com/

Unit 3: Ch 6 Organic Compounds https://quizlet.com/_5chak9

Unit 3: Cell Transport https://quizlet.com/_7crs8s

Unit 4: Ch 11 DNA: Replication, Transcription, Translation, Mutations https://quizlet.com/_5n9l8y

Bacteria Lab:

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/LS08/LS08.html

Please let me know if you would like to discuss additional resources or activities for your student!

Materials List: 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder, loose leaf paper, colored pencils, graphing paper (optional), pens/pencils

Physical Science

In physical science, we will work hard to experience and understand the world around us. Below, are links to notifications through remind.com as well as links to vocabulary review through quizlet.com. Building a strong vocabulary in science helps us to explain and understand the world around us and being able to interpret data and the relationships that data can convey.



Unit 2: Physical and Chemical Properties and Changes https://quizlet.com/_580vl5

Unit 4/5 vocabulary: Atoms, Atomic Models, Periodic Table   https://quizlet.com/_5ce3oy

Bonding Webquest

Link 1: https://unctv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.phys.matter.ionicbonding/ionic-bonding/

2: https://pbslm-contrib.s3.amazonaws.com/WGBH/arct15/SimBucket/Simulations/chemthink-covalentbonding/content/index.html

Circut Lab:
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab/latest/circuit-construction-kit-dc-virtual-lab_en.html

Earth and Environmental Science

In Earth and Environmental Science we will be exploring the Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Biosphere and the human impacts on each.