This Unit's

Homework for Unit 13: Theophrastus and Plants

Reading

History Web Lecture: Theophrastus and Botany

Science Web Lecture: The Plant Kingdom

Chat Preparation Essay

Post your essay answer to the questions below to the Moodle Unit 13 Forum before chat. Log into the Moodle (if you are challenged, use your own Scholars Online userid and password), click on the Natural Science course link, and then on the forum link for this unit. Read any other forum postings.

What is the main difference in approach between Theophrastus' work on plants and the Herbals of Dioscorides? How does this difference in goals affect the way each botanists investigates, observes, describes, and classifies plants?

Mastery Exercise

Log into the Moodle (if you are challenged, use your own Scholars Online userid and password), click on the mastery exercise for the unit, and attempt the mastery exercise at least once before chat. Bring any questions you have to chat. Then return and attempt the exercise as many times as necessary to achieve an 85% or better score.

Lab Exercise

Lab Instructions: Field Lab #2C.

Labs are within two weeks of the discussion section; the extra time should allow you to find equipment or materials. Post your lab results to the class Lab forum, in the appropriate thread.

Unit Quiz

Take the quiz for this unit. Notice the times the quiz opens and when it closes and be sure that you complete it on time!

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