Homework+2011-12

__Biology Homework__ : The due dates for THIS week are in RED !! New assignments will be added ABOVE the older ones. Please double check that you have done all parts of a day's assignments. Contact me if you have any questions at all. [|Socrative student link] toc
 * All the completed assignments will be** gray.

Ecology
1. Go over HW 2. Finish ecology 3. Continue evolution basics || 1. Begin[| reviewing for final exam]. See evolution help. See Ecology help here. For other core ideas, see the appropriate units on the left bar of this wiki. 2. See [|Frog dissection answer key] to check your lab answers. 3. See [|Frog dissection gallery] to review actual structures (click on pictures to enlarge and see labels) || 2W- input vital signs data 1. Go on in ecology notes 2. Discuss the HW questions || May 31/June1 4W, 4B and 5B: Do the Chap 15 Evolution worksheets provided in class- these will be collected.
 * In Class Today || ** Homework and Due date ** ||
 * May 30/31/June1
 * May 29 (white)

May31 and June 4 2W only- do the chap2 HW, and the chap 15 HW will be due next Monday June 4 for you

For your viewing pleasure: field trip photos || 1. Fieldtrip and process data (2W will do the processing next class) 2. Follow [|these directions] for publishing data. 3. Cont. notes || May 29/30 1. Watch this [|video] and this[| video] and think about how they might relate to this [|graph] (you will need to do this in Safari or Chrome). 2. View all 5 episodes on [|Carbon and global warming.] Think about your own carbon footprint and how you might modify that. 3. Watch [|this video]Be able to answer: What are the main greenhouse gasses? What is the greenhouse effect? Think about this statement: The goal should be to eliminate all greenhouse gasses. Do you agree/disagree? Be able to justify your opinion. || Continue Ecology notes ||  || 1.Activity:Native vs Invasive species- here is [|background info] 2. Lab prep for Fieldtrip: [|teams] 3. Notes cont. || May23/24 1. Do the [|Chap 2 HW] ALL: May 24/25 Come prepared for the field trip- see the prelab instructions as to what to bring/wear. || 1. Ecology pre-assessment 2. Go over test 3 .Ecology notes pt 1 4. Video discussion (if time) || May 21/22 1. Do the provided worksheet on the effect of climate and evolution on species diversity 2. Listen to the [|Radiobroadcast]and answer the questions. Be prepared to share. ||
 * May 24/25
 * May 23 (B)
 * May 21/22
 * May 17/18

=Anatomy and Disease= Disease and body system assessments. NOTE: be sure your laptop battery is charged for class || May 17/18 1. View this video on [|Biodiversity and climate change], then answer these [|questions-] be prepared to share in class. || 1. Wrap up immune system and review 2. Go over frog lab 3. Prep for test || May 15/16 1. [|Review]for the systems test- use your notes and the animations and the zygote body and additional flow charts and links found in Virus and Bacteria page. See also the activity sheets from the review in class. 2. Read over the disease categories, especially epidemiology- be prepared for an open ning site quiz. 3. Please Get the **field trip permission** slip signed || 1. Go over Daphnia lab 2. Immune system notes || May 11/14 Read over the immune system notes. Review the [|Immune response animation]. Write any questions you have that need clarification- (test will be the next class)
 * = ** In Class Today ** ||= **Homework and Due date** ||
 * May 15/16
 * May 11/14
 * May9/10

May 11 (ALL CLASSES) Rest of responses are due : cause, transmission, epidemiology || 1.Frog dissection || May 9 (ALL CLASSES) Graph and 2 responses due (symptoms and treatment ) and backstory #2 || 1.Notes on immune system 2.discuss graph for disease 3. Go over Zygote Body lab || May 7/8 1. Immune worksheet (part A 1-4; Part B all; Part C all; skip both part d's and the 1st part e; Do the last pg part E all) 2. Suggestion: try the graph, see me if you need help before Wed due date 3. Get permission slip for field trip signed || 1. Lab collected 2. 2W and 4W- share surgeries 3. More disease info || May 2 (ALL classes) : Backstory and 3 rd resource due- see Black plague in ning for example of story and  don't forget to use the  [|Rubric]and the disease project descriptor
 * May 7/8
 * May 3/4
 * Apr 30/May 1

May 2 (2W & 4W) 1.Take notes on your primary post( you may just highlight important parts- see notes sample as an option)- these will be checked.  //**As you work, it is good to look for info on the other 4 topics for your responses and write/highlight those as well.**//

May 2(W)/ May3(B) 1. View the video [|"How Pandemics Spread"] Watch and do the quick quiz and think questions and submit. You will need to register an account in order to sign in and take this. Your name and results will be sent to me. || 1.Daphnia Lab-investigating chemical effects on heart rate-graphs posted || Apr 27 (all classes) 1. 2 resources due, submitted into the ning- see below for details
 * Apr 26/27

May 1(4B & 5B) 1.Take notes on your primary post( you may just highlight important parts- see notes sample as an option)- these will be checked. //**As you work, it is good to look for info on the other 4 topics for your responses and write/highlight those as well.//

Apr 30 (W) /May1 (B) Daphnia lab due: Use the [|Daphnia heart rate graph]document to insert your graph(on day of lab) and to view the other variables in order to complete your analysis. || 1. Share surgeries (in 2W and 4W zygote body work collected on Apr 26, but sharing will be on the 30th) 2.Finish anatomy notes 3.Additional instruction on the disease ning || Apr 27 1. Minimum of 2 resources (ALL classes due on 27th), submitted into the ning //Note:You may do all 3 required resources at this time if desired - but this is not required.// || 1. Go over exams 2.Disease assigned 3.[|Zygote Body] (use Google Chrome) || Apr 25/26 1. Complete zygote body 2. Preview the disease project descriptor || 1. Check in cancer Quiz 2. Short Quiz on engineering 3. begin Tissues,organs, systems 4.[|Zygote Body] (use Google Chrome) || NO HOMEWORK- ENJOY YOUR VACATION! || 1.Finish genetic engineering & [|Scoop it articles] 2.Share questions in groups || Apr 11/12 Review your notes for a [|short quiz] on genetic engineering and check-in on cancer. || (finish presentations) 1.Restriction enzyme activity 2. Cloning genes || Apr 9/10 1. Review the steps to [|clone a gene]. Do the [|Clone a gene activity]. When you have completed it, take a screen shot. 2. Read Chap 13.2 DNA technology. Write 2 questions you have about the processes that need clarifying- these will be shared in groups. If you have no questions, write 2 "test" questions you can quiz your group on. || 1. Go over exam 2. Present carcinogen results 3. Finish cancer notes & do post assess 4. Restriction enzymes || Apr 5/6 Read over lab on [|restriction enzymes]and watch the 3 animations linked in the lab to prepare for class.
 * Apr B: 25th / W: 26th (& 30)-Zygote body work due
 * First 2 resources due for disease- go to [|Infectious support]ning to post in your group.
 * Please identify the type as discussed in class and # them.
 * See assignment details in [|Events] and research process help. Don't forget to use the [|Rubric].
 * Apr 23/24
 * ~ GENETICS ||~  ||
 * Apr 11/12
 * Apr 9/10
 * Apr 5/6
 * Apr 3/4

NOTE: anyone who wishes to do makeup on the exam needs to do so by the end of the week,quarter ends Friday. || 1. Work on carcinogen activity and plan presentation || Apr 3/4 1. Be prepared for presentation
 * Mar 30/Apr 2

NOTE: anyone who wishes to do makeup on the exam needs to do so by the end of the week,quarter ends Friday. || 1. Go over seedling lab 2. Genetics exam 3. Investigating causes of cancer || Mar 30/Apr2 1. Read these 3 articles on cancer to prepare for class: [|Cancer mutation study], [|Carcinogens],[| Identifying carcinogens.] 2. Do research into assigned carcinogen to bring to your team. || 1. Genetic exam review 2. Cancer unit begun- || Mar 28/29 Study for test- see [|Genetics exam Review] Watch the [|Cancer video] (Kahn academy) and [|this one] (TED) || [|Seedling lab-]finding genotype based on phenotype. || Mar 26/27 1. All seedling labs due- be sure to complete the extension as well, individual for HC and choice of individual or group for CP- can do a googledoc to write it and send to me. Some wrap up time will be given in class and can be due by end of day. (2W- email me if not sure about this since I was not in class to clarify) 2. Begin to study for genetic exam || 1. Worksheet sharing 2. Bloodline activity, part 2 3. A Song! || Mar 19/20 1. Finish the bloodline worksheet- Keller pedigree and question/explanation 2. Review all basic genetic problems to start preparing for test || 1. Blue sheet check in 2. Sex-influenced; twins 3. Work on Dragon genetics #4 4. Begin Bloodline activity || Mar 14/15 Blue pedigree worksheet, both sides. || 1. Review HW problems 2. Rh -why is that an issue? [|3. Dragon Genetics] activity begun in class || Mar 12/13 Finish dragon genetics activities-do #1,2,3 completely and TRY #4 ( we will do more on this one in class). Be sure you have shared your googledoc with me ( but unclick the email notification!). || 1. Review genetic problems & terms from last class- 2. Dihybrid crosses 3. Blood types & Rh factor || Mar 8/9 1. [|Do Genetic HW problems],(you have these already printed): #2 & #3 X-linkage, #1 & #2 Dihybrid, #1 & #2 Blood type (optional: #3 challenge question). 2. Complete any practice problems not finished in class (skip #6) 3 .Read Chap11-1 &11-2. || 1. Intro to genetics vocab 1. Do [|Genetic HW problems], #1-4 Monohybrid; #1 X-linkage; review the terms at the top of the HW page. 2.Finish "Your Future Children" worksheet ||
 * Mar 28/29
 * Mar 26/27
 * Mar 19/20
 * Mar 14/15
 * Mar 12/13
 * Mar 8/9
 * Mar 6/7
 * Mar 2/5
 * monohybrid crosses
 * x-linkage
 * parent genotype data || Mar 6/7

DNA
1. DNA and protein synthesis quiz 2. Observe gels and answer questions. 3. Review PCR and electrophoresis concepts || Mar 1/2 1. Do the survey of traits with parent(s). See the links for colorblindness and these 2 references for traits. 2. Read p 277-281 as a background for next class (you may skip the sections on the 2 Laws for later) || 1. PCR/Electrophoresis lab, Part2 2. Go over [|DNA post assess]and the blue check in questions 3. [|Practice DNA quiz questions] 4. Go over individual summaries(if time) || NO HOMEWORK_ Have a great vacation! Reminder: ** DNA quiz Feb 28/29 **- see the notes and[| Review for DNA quiz] || 1.[| PCR lab, Part 1] 2. [|Review for DNA quiz] || Feb 17/27 1. Review the electrophoresis notes 2. Look over quiz review and come with any questions. || 1. DNA replication notes 2. PCR notes 3. [|PCR/Electrophoresis prelab] and practice || Feb 15/16 1. Review replication and PCR notes -come with questions you have that need clarification 2. Read over the [|PCR lab] for next class. 3. Watch the 2 basic animations on DNA replication found on our DNA wikipage.. Then CP, [|watch this one] and HC [|watch this one.] Write a 2-3 sentence summary of the process that could explain it to a friend in simple terms. || 1. Individual summary of heart disease. 2. (if needed, some do the "big picture" sheet) || Feb 13/14 1. Read p 333-337. 2. HD unit feedback || 1. Review protein synthesis- role play 2. Complete level 6 3. What is the big picture we have learned? || Feb 9/10 1. Review all heart disease material to prepare for individual summary. 2. Fill out the [|DNA post assessment] (not graded) || 1. Work on Finishing heart disease unit 2. Protein Synthesis notes || Feb 7/8 1. Practice [|making a protein] Make a screen shot when it tells you have completed the protein. //HINT: after making mRNA, you will be asked to move the green box to the right place to start- move it to the AUG spot at the beginning. Then you can click and drag amino acids.//
 * = I**n Class Today** ||= ** Homework and Due date ** ||
 * Feb 28/29
 * Feb 17/27
 * Feb 15/16
 * Feb 13/14
 * Feb 9/10
 * Feb 7/8
 * Feb 3/6

//2.// Review the DNA notes- Design one test question on DNA/RNA structure and one on protein synthesis and write them here. || 1. Work on heart disease unit 2. DNA/RNA structure notes || Feb 3/6 1. Read p. 336-340 to prepare for protein notes. //2. GO PATS// || 1. Cell Division quiz 2. Semester Survey 3. Continue group work on heart disease unit 4. Team summary level 1-4 (when level 4 completed) || Feb 1/2 1. Project due by end of day 2. Studying tissue and cells of the heart || Jan 30/31 (NOTE THE POSTPONEMENT TO THIS NEW DATE) Cell division quiz- see notes, mitosis and meiosis resources, labs and [|Review] || 1. DNA preassessment 2. What are causes and risk factors of heart disease? 3. Viewing real hearts! Go HERE for labs and video links || Jan 26/27 1.Project due 2. Continue to prepare for quiz. Bring in any questions. || 1. Finish notes 2. [|Review] for cell division quiz || **Jan 27 (W) (NOTE THE EXTENSION TO THIS NEW DATE)** Good egg project due || 1.[| Review] for cell division quiz || **Jan 26 (B) (NOTE THE EXTENSION TO THIS NEW DATE)** Good egg Project due || 1. Notes on cell division 2. [|Good egg project]explanation 3. View sea urchin embryos ||< **Jan 23(W)** 1. Work on good egg project. ( Project due JAN 27 ) 2. Review notes and mitosis and meiosis power points for resource || 1. Finish cell division topics/notes 2. Role play each process 3.[|Good egg project]introduction || **Jan 20 (B)** 1 Work on good egg project.( project due JAN 26 ) 2. Review notes and mitosis and meiosis power points for resource. ||
 * Feb 1/2
 * ~ //CELLS//Cell Division ||~  ||
 * Jan 30/31
 * 1) Read [|"How to Build a Dog"]
 * 2) Answer the following question, "What is the primary difference between the genes for traits of a dog and the genes for traits of a human?" (for discussion sharing only)
 * 3) Read over pp171 & 329-332 to prepare for some DNA notes. ||
 * Jan 26/27
 * Jan 24/25
 * ** Jan 23(W) **
 * ** Jan 20(B) **
 * < **Jan 19(W)**
 * Sea Urchin lab collected**
 * ** Jan 18(B) **

= = Sea Urchin lab || **Jan 19(W)** Sea Urchin lab due Rd 9.3 Preview project || I**n class today:** 1. Fertilize sea urchin eggs and observe/sketch and record developing embryos.
 * ~ ==Cell Development== ||~  ||~   ||
 * Jan 17 (W)

1. Complete the lab to turn in next class. Answer lab questions and watch videos for Ques. #3 Ques. #5 Ques #7 ([|urchin lab]) 2. Read 9.3 section and preview[| Good egg project] (more explanation next class) || Sea Urchin Fertilization lab || Jan 13 Sea Urchin lab due Rd 9.3 || I**n class today:** 1. Fertilize sea urchin eggs and observe/sketch and record developing embryos.
 * Homework:**
 * Jan 11

1. Complete the lab to turn in next class. Answer lab questions and watch videos for Ques. #3 Ques. #5 Ques #7 ([|urchin lab]) 2. Read 9.3 section. || 1. Potato Mission competition! 2. Why does a cell need to divide? 3. Reviewing mitosis || Jan 11/12 Read chap 9.1 and 10.1 Finish organizer Compare mitosis vs meiosis || **In class today:** 1. Conduct the potato mission to learn about diffusion vs cell volume. Record results in [|class spreadsheet]and answer questions as a group. 2. Introduction to mitosis and why cells divide. Fill in [|organizer summary] of questions if not done yet.
 * Homework:**
 * Jan 9/10

1. Read about why cells divide in Chap 9.1 2. Read Chap 10.1 on meiosis and write 3 major ways in which mitosis and meiosis differ. 3. Finish lab questions (if needed) || Energy test Intro to cell division || Jan 9/10 Read chap 9.2 Cell division organizer || I**n class today:** 1. Take test 2. Answer a questionnaire to see what you remember and understand already about cell division. Do not prepare for this- it does not count! 3. View on line videos and begin an observation organizer:
 * Homework:**
 * Jan 5/6
 * Jan 5/6
 * 1) 1 [|General Overview]of cell cycle and division
 * 2) 2 [|Mitosis 3D animation] (be sure the sound is on!)
 * 3) 3 [|Real cell video in mitosis]

1. Read in chap 9.2 about mitosis as a prep for next class. 2. Finish videos and mitosis portion of organizer (if not completed in class) || review || Jan 5/6 Study for test || [|Review] for energy exam- enzymes, photosynthesis and respiration NOTE: There is an open help session Wed for any who need more help in preparing; needing more clarification-come and ask your questions, leave when you wish- the time is based on your needs. || Respiration Test reveiw ||  || **In class today**: 1.Finish respiration 2.[|Review] for energy exam- enzymes, photosynthesis and respiration
 * Homework:**
 * ~ Cell Energy ||~  ||~   ||
 * Jan 3/4
 * Dec 20/21

NO HOMEWORK- have great vacation! || 1. Respiration || Dec 20/21 Respiration HW questions || I**n class today:** 1.[|HW Quiz] 2. Discussion of HW questions 3. Respiration notes with poster boards [|Respiration HW questions] || 1. Photograph lab 2. Carbon sequestration 3. Wrap up photosynthesis || Dec.16/19 1. Check in HWquiz 2. Complete discussion questions to share next class || **In class today:** 1. Finish photosynthesis and discuss plant lab basics (what would have happened) 2. Watch the video[| Capturing Carbon]and try discussion questions (if time runs out in class, this will be HW not a grade- just try) 3. Group work on [|Englemann's experiment] (see animation and try questions- not a grade- just try) 1. Complete the plant photo lab analysis questions (last 4) and watch the video and the animation and answer the questions 2. Prepare for a Check in HWquiz on photosynthesis ( see your notes and pictures-the basic ideas and reactants and products.) Here are some review games to help you prepare and review! Have fun! 1. Wrap up enzymes 2. Photosynthesis intro || Complete the photosynthesis notes || **In class today:** 1. Enzyme labs due after class discussion 2. Photosynthesis interactive activity with notes Complete the photosynthesis note/worksheet using the [|Photosynthesis powerpoint], your pictures and the text ( a check grade). Use these to prepare for a check in quiz on the basic ideas and reactants and products. || Enzyme lab || B:Dec 12 W: Dec 13 Enzyme lab due Read p216-228 || I**n class today:** 1. Conduct enzyme lab and create table and graph in provided spreadsheet to share with all groups. 2. Prepare a leaf with photo negative and place plants in the dark. 1.Complete lab questions- be sure to use the google spreadsheets for your class to answer the questions about other groups' labs results. [|BFB], [|Saurs], [|E2], [|SB] 2. Read p 216-228 for a background on photosynthesis- look at the"big picture", not the details! || Membrane test || B: Dec 8 W: Dec 9 Chap 6.2 Lab prep || **In Class Today:** 1. test 1. Read Chap 6.2 2. Read your assigned lab to be prepared for next class. Check here for your [|Enzyme lab group.] 3. Answer the prelab questions- these will be checked. || How do enzymes relate to cell energy? || B: Dec 6 W:Dec 7 Diffusion/membrane test || I**n Class today**: 1. Demonstration of endothermic/exothermic reactions and intro to enzymes 2. Questions on test? Study for test-see[| review]. Use notes,labs, the class presentations, animations and the cell transport ppt. here is a [|Transport jeopardy practice] to also help study. || Factors effecting membranes Review || B: Dec 2 W:Dec 5 Study for Diffusion/membrane test || I**n Class Today**: 1. Finishing transport/membrane notes 2. Review for the test. 3. get your picture taken 4. HW quiz 5. Review all terms and[| Practice with membrane construction] Study for test- see[| review]. Use notes,labs, the class presentations, animations and the cell transport ppt. || What are the ways substances get across the membrane? W: Dec 1 1.Read p 205-207 2.Review all terms and concepts for HW quiz || I**n Class Today:** 1. Review cell transport methods and go over homework from last class in groups. 2. Revise cell model after recap of diffusion experiments and observation of Lipid demo. __Turn in diffusion lab__ questions after revisions made in class. 3. white membrane modeling-groupwork 1. Read Chap 7.4: p 205-207. Bring in any questions you have about the reading. 2. Review cell diffusion terms to date and direction molecules move based on concentration for a HW quiz || What types of substances can cross the cell membrane?
 * Dec 16/19
 * Homework:**
 * Dec 14/15
 * Homework:**
 * 1) [|Photosynthesis Review Game]
 * 2) [|Photosynthesis Review Game #2]
 * 3) [|Soccer game] ||
 * Dec 12/13
 * Homework:**
 * Dec 8/9
 * Homework:**
 * Dec 6/7
 * Homework:**
 * Dec 2/5
 * Homework:**
 * ~ Cell Structure and Function ||~  ||
 * Nov 30/Dec 1
 * Homework:**
 * Nov 28/29
 * Passive vs Active transport
 * Bulk transport
 * Revise model of cell membrane || B: Nov 30
 * Homework Explanation**:
 * Nov 17/18

W: Nov 23 Lab Due Presentation Reading || **In class today:** 1. Conduct the assigned lab protocol and answer the questions.etc. Finish them for HW as needed 2. Using the [|provided template] for a group presentation of the lab results (make a copy and add your lab title after the colon), prepare a BRIEF presentation for the class. Divide the task, sharing the document so all can view and edit (be sure to share it with me as well). All groups for same lab will be merged for this part. 1.Finish lab questions as needed. 2.Read chap 7.4 p.201-205. View the animations and answer the questions in this [|worksheet]. These will be discussed in groups. 3.Be prepared to share your part of the presentation in front of the class next time. All members should be able to present and or answer any questions. You will have time in class to discuss, modify, and coordinate before presenting. || W: Nov 18 Fri
 * Cell Membrane lab || B: Nov 22
 * HW Explanation**:
 * Nov 15/16
 * Cell test ** || B: Nov 17 Thurs

Analogy Lab prep || **In class today:** 1. Take cell test. 2. Introduction to cell membranes

1. Write an analogy for diffusion using this form and following the examples given in the descriptor on the form- do not repeat those examples! 2. Read the provided lab protocol assigned to your group in preparation for next class**.** || 1. Cell lab comparisons: unity w/in diversity! 2. Looking at models- unity w/in diversity! 2. Cell test review || B: Nov 15 Tues W: Nov 16 Wed.
 * HW Explanation:**
 * Nov 10/14

Cell test preparation || **In class today:** 1. Cell lab analysis-open lab-done as individual work 2. Share models and do the comparison questions in pairs and small groups. 2. Cell structure/function test review-Class activities. See the [|review]. Here is a good [|practice] site for animal cells. See the cells unit page for more resources to help you practice. Here is the [|corrected Venn diagram](Thanks Kris Cody!) to help study from.

Study for cell structure and function test. Use the [|review], the labs, the text and the notes. || 1. [|HW quiz] 2. finish cell notes 3. mussel gill lab || B: Nov 10 Thurs W: Nov 14 Mon Mussel lab due Cell lab analysis || **In Class today:** 1. Take HW quiz and wrap up notes 2. Do mussel lab and also view the potato leucoplasts and Paramecium trichocysts
 * HW Explanation:**
 * Nov 8 / 9

1. Complete the mussel lab. Be sure to have available all 4 cell labs for next class for an open notes quiz. 2. Begin studying the notes and diagrams to prepare for the test. See the review. Come to class with questions you have. || Analogy comparisons Paramecium lab Continued cell notes || B:Nov 8 W:Nov 9 *Bacteria and Virus Models *Paramecium lab *HW/notes Quiz || I**n Class** today: 1. Share model ideas and background on your bacterium/virus with partner. 2. We will share analogies and do some more cell notes 3. Paramecium lab
 * HW Explanation:**
 * Nov4/7

1. Bacteria and virus models with key will be due. Follow the[| Bacteria & Virus modeling] instructions 2. Paramecium labs completed- please have the digital work already printed. 3. Look over your notes and the lab for a HW quiz next class. || > rollout || B:Nov4 W: Nov7 Cell parts practice Begin model Finish lab || **In Class today:** 1. going over the test and onion labs; take cell parts quiz 2. Notes on bacteria and viruses and explanation of model project 3. Do Amoeba lab
 * HW** **explanation :**
 * Nov 2/3
 * 1) Amoeba lab
 * 2) [|HW Quiz]
 * 3) Cell parts notes
 * 4) [|Bacteria & Virus modeling]

1.View the cell parts [|animation] 2.Construct each of the cells (plant, animal, prokaryote) using the online application from [|Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry]. Take a screenshot of each of your cells. We'll have a **HW quiz** 3. Begin modeling project- do research for your chosen bacterium or virus. Think about (or start!) how to design your model. 4. Finish the Amoeba lab to turn in. All digital ones should be printed before class and stapled to the lab sheet. || What can cells do that we can do? *Intro to cells notes *Onion cell lab || B:Nov 2 W:Nov 3 Cell parts analogy || **In Class**: 1. Cell notes and video 2. Cell lab: the onion- due by end of class
 * HW explanation:**
 * Oct 31/Nov 1

[|1. Do cell parts analogy HW] 2. Be prepared for a cell quiz- review notes and lab ||
 * HW:**

=//**BIOCHEMISTRY**//=

Biochemistry test
 * __**Today's Classwork Focus**__ ||< __**Next Assignment**__ ||< __**Due date**__ ||< **__Explanation__** ||
 * Oct 27/28

Laptop Calibration || 1.Chap 7.2 and 7.3 2. Venn diagram || B: Oct 31 W: Nov 1 || **In CLASS:** 1. Take Biochem test 2. Calibrate your computer for the digital microscopes- follow these[| Calibration Instructions]

Review for Biochem test || 1.Honors Challenge contract
 * HW:**
 * 1) Read Section 7.2-7.3 (pp 187-200)
 * 2) Complete the Plant/Animal/Prokaryote Venn Diagram. ||
 * Oct 25/26

2.Biochem Test || HC:Oct 26

Test: B: Oct 27 W:Oct 28 || **In Class**: 1. Review for test 2. Go over labs and worksheets.

1. Honors Challenge Letter & [|Contract.] Respond to the prompt as outlined in the contract,last page. 2. Study for test using your notes, worksheets, labs, [|terms] and the [|test review.] There will be open help sessions after school on Tues. and Wed. || Food lab-how do we test for nutrients? || Lab analysis Due || B:Oct 25 W:Oct 26 || **In Class:** Conducting the food lab. Be sure to fill in the[| summary of results-]choose your class sheet from the bottom of the spreadsheet.
 * HW**:
 * Oct 21/24

Complete the lab analysis and graph. If you are planning on doing Honors challenge, do the required questions plus the HC one- skip the CP ones. If you are choosing CP, skip the HC ones. || HW QUIZ Lab prep || B:Oct 21 W: Oct 24 || **HW:** 1.Complete the [|Organic Macromolecule] worksheets questions handout from class that go with this pdf file. ONLY do the table of groups, the amino acids, steroids and fatty acids (stop at Carbs).
 * HW:**
 * Oct 19/20
 * Review of terms- a recap
 * Lab prep || Organic worksheets

2. READ the food lab procedures to be prepared for the lab- ** __answer the pre-lab question__ ** || 2.Online practice || B:Oct 19 W:Oct 20 || **In Class:** 1. Go over test 2. Continue macromolecule building and notes
 * Oct 17/18
 * Continue with macromolecules || 1.Lab sheet

1. Fill in the lab sheet for proteins and nucleic acids 2. Read p. 170-71 3. Use the [|Online practice for macromolecules], making a copy following the naming instructions and answer the questions- submit as a googledoc HW by the start of class, invite me-please **OMIT the email notifying**. NOTE: each practice has a link to go directly to the specific activities. 4. Be prepared for a HW quiz at the beginning of next class || W: Oct 18 || **In Class**: 1. Take quiz 2. Continue macromolecule building and notes W:Oct 14 || **HW**: Study for the quiz. See the [|test review], your notes and the labs and homework and the [|practice review]questions. || W: Oct 12 || **HW:** Answer the question: How are a beaded necklace, a bicycle chain and brick wall like a macromolecule? Try to think of another analogy that illustrates the same concept. Submit your macromolecule analogy here. Study for the quiz and come to next class with any further questions you have. || W:Oct 7 || I**n Class**: Conduct pH lab- turn in by end of class if analysis complete. Groups need to make a copy of your class data table [|4B BFB] ; [|5B Saurs]; ;[| 2W Echidna]; [|4W Spongebobs]; rename a sheet per instructions, fill in during the lab, and make a graph.
 * HW:**
 * Oct 13/14
 * CHEM QUIZ
 * How do the organic molecules differ structurally?
 * Building macromolecules || Lab activity sheets || B: Oct 17
 * HW**: Complete the lab sheets-instructions will be given in class. ||
 * Oct 11/12 || Study for the quiz || B: Oct 13
 * Oct 6/7
 * review for Basic chem quiz || Read Section 6.4 pp 166-169 only. || B:Oct 11
 * Oct 4/5
 * How do buffering systems effect pH?
 * pH and buffering Lab || pH Lab || B:Oct 6

2 Review ques. Read pH lab; answer prelab question || B:Oct 4 W:Oct 5 || **In Class:** 1. Discussion of water activity and Polar bear questions 2. HW quiz 3. ionic bond modeling 4. pH and ionic bond notes
 * HW**: Complete lab analysis if needed. Begin reviewing all basic chemistry notes in preparation for a test. Come see me if you need help on any of the topics! ||
 * Sept 30/Oct 3
 * Ionic bonding
 * chemical reactions
 * pH and buffering-a homeostatic mechanism || Read sec. 6.3

1. Complete and submit the [|practice question form]. One question must be on atomic structure or bonding and the other must be on polarity or pH. They must be in different formats. 2. Read the pH Buffer Lab; answer the prelab question. || W:Oct 3 || **In Class:** 1. Chap 6.1 HW quiz 2. Recap last class' lesson 3. Water polarity notes 4. Fill out water property activity worksheet
 * HW:**
 * Sept 28/29
 * The importance of water polarity to the properties of water
 * Water property activity || Polar Bears and penguins || B:Sept30

HW: See the googledocs questions to answer using the provided Polar Bear and Penguin [|handout-]make a copy to type into and invite me with editing rights.UNCHECK the sending of an email notice please! Be prepared to discuss in class. || W:Sept29 || Read sec. 6.1 and develop 3 questions you did not fully understand from the reading. Try to be specific. || LIFE ||~  ||~   ||~   || LIFE TEST || Look over Chap 6, sections 6.1 and 6.3 || B:Sept26 W:Sept27 || **In Class work**(after the test): 1. Fill out the chemistry preassessment sheet. 2.Go to the [|Tree ID link], follow the[| directions] on the handout, Identify your assigned tree # and answer the questions [|worksheet] about the tree. **Turn in by end of class.**
 * Sept 26/27
 * How are atoms structured
 * Why do bonds matter to life?
 * Making bonds activity || Chap 6.1 || B:Sept 28
 * Sept 22/23

HW: Optional: Jot down key words/concepts that that you may want to ask questions about when we go over them.CODE: E6F15276ED to access your Online [|text] || W:Sept23 || **In Class work**: 1. Going over Chap 17, Biodiversity lab and the gallery walk. 2. Try practice questions and Jeopardy! 3. Prepare test review
 * Sept 20/21
 * Life test preparations-going over all graded work; practice questions; test review
 * Tree ID activity || Study for Life test || B: Sept22

W: Sept 21 || I**n Class work:** 1.Gallery Walk group questions-Completed during class or finished by evening for group grade 2. Use the [|dichotomous Norns key] to identify the norns on the handout, Be sure to include genus and species for each, written in the correct format.
 * HW-Test prep:** study the notes packet, Chap 1 and Chap 17 and the [|test review.] ||
 * Sept 16/19
 * Summarizing Life traits and Biology themes- what have we learned so far?
 * Applying the themes and life traits- a Gallery walk
 * Using a dichotomous Key || Study for Life test || B:Sept 20

W:Sept 19 || In Class:(B) wrap up Lab, turn in by tomorrow (W) Wrap up, turn in at end of class
 * Test prep:** study the notes packet, Chap 1 and Chap 17. Complete and submit the practice question form, by the night before class, to use in class to prepare. ||
 * Sept 14/15
 * Latin Classification- why do we use it and what are the rules? || Chap 17 HW || B: Sept 16

Using your text and class notes, complete the [|question worksheet] for Chap 17.This one will be partially graded, not just checked. ||
 * Sept 12/13
 * Analyzing observations for patterns and comparing and contrasting data
 * Using various resources to identify organisms || * SUMMER Assignment

*Final labs || B:Sept 14 W:Sept 15 || Refer to the descriptor and rubric for the Photo project. Bring your project in ready to put up on the wall-you __may bring it in anytime up until the due date__.

Any labs not turned in by the end of last class must be turned in at the beginning of this class (14th B/15thW). ||
 * Sept 8/9
 * Introduction to the use of microscopes
 * Using observation skills to investigate biodiversity while comparing different water environments.
 * Using supporting evidence for life traits
 * How are organisms classified? || Lab write up draft

READ Basic Bio Info with parents & sign || B:Sept.12 W:Sept13 || Write up all parts of the lab completed so far. Bring any questions you have to class- time will be given to work on identification. Labs should be passed in by end of class if complete. See the lab instructions in the handout.

See this [|handout] for Basic Bio Info, read it with your parents and both you and they sign the sheet handed out in class. Bring any questions you have to class. We will be going over the grading method in class to clarify any questions you may have. ||
 * Sept 6/7
 * Observation-what types of observational data are useful? How do we communicate our observations?
 * Life traits - What makes something alive?
 * Observing a living organism:Cricket Lab || *Personal Photo and *personal info sheet

*Notebook prepared


 * Work on Summer assignment

*Chap 1-Active reading Due || B:Sept.8 W:Sept 9 || See the descriptor for the personal 3x 5 photo. and fill out the info sheet handout.

See the handout titled Biology materials for the notebook sections- have these ready to use, all labeled, for next class.

Refer to the descriptor and rubric handouts for the Photo project. This maybe turned in anytime up until Sept 14(B)/15 (W)

Use the CODE: E6F15276ED to access your Online [|text]and answer the [|question worksheet]handed out in class- this is designed to help you develop helpful strategies when reading science and introduce you to the life traits. ||