Taking a look at the Road ahead

Hey all, here is a quick update.

As you know, your 3-day weekend received a substantial extension.  We are living through extra-ordinary times, and it requires substantial changes to the way we do business.  Currently, the school is closed until Monday,  April 27th.  That is ground truth.  Your teachers, including me, are still working and trying to put together some meaningful lessons to help ensure your fertile young minds don't lie fallow.    Currently our guidance is to ensure that we have both on-line and analog lessons available, and that these lessons focus on having you practice, reinforce and maintain the skills and lessons we have done to date.  Strangely, since we are already working on Epidemiology we are kind of involved in an extended practical exercise.   So what does that mean for Biology?

• I will be posting articles, videos and questions here related to the areas of the class that we have covered so far:
• Scientific Method and Analysis
• Cells and Cell Theory
• Genetics and Heredity
• Epidemiology
• The only units we did not have the opportunity to fully explore are Evolution and Ecology.  While unfortunate, we may get a chance to revisit them at a later time.
• Term 4 grades were posted.  Everything I have, is in the gradebook

Lastly, let me remind you that the need for Social Distancing does not mean you need to lock your self away from the world. You have an opportunity right now to improve yourself both physically and mentally with the time afforded.  I am still hiking and exploring regularly and finding ideas for the class.  I would encourage you to do the same.  Trails are still open.  Ask questions, seek answers look around you.  Years ago in Iraq one of my Sergeants shared the following bit of wisdom:

"You can work out in the gym or you can work out in the dining hall.  It's your choice how you want to get big.  Who do you want to be when it is time to leave?"  

If you have questions or concerns feel free to reach out to me or the other Biology teachers.  My email is jbledsoe@psd267.org

I have a short survey I would like you to fill out to help me tailor lessons moving forward.    Please take a moment to fill it out. If nothing else, it lets me know you were here.

In the meantime, everyone stay safe, keep in communication and wash those hands!