Homework+2013-14

 __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] room # 40411 [|Wallwisher question board] [|Scientist List]

[|final exam review]
 * **In Class Today** || Homework DUE ON: ||
 * || HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!! ||
 * Wed. 11(B)

Note: anyone from White day is welcome to come to 4B or 5B for additional review/question time || FINAL SCHEDULE: Please have all texts returned by the final day 2W: 8-9:30 Thurs 12 4B: 12:15-1:45 Fri 13 5W: 8-9:30 Mon 16 5B: 10-!1:30 Mon 16

See [|Frog dissection answer key] to check your lab answers. Frog dissection will be **bonus** questions, including identification of parts. See [|Frog dissection gallery] to review actual structures (click on pictures to enlarge and see labels) || 1. BLUE: Frog disssection (shortened class) 2. WHITE: Frog dissection and [|final exam review]
 * Mon 9(B), Tues 10 (W)

3. reminder- Tuesday after school review session || ALL CLASSES: PREPARE! [|final exam review] || 1. Warp up evolution 2. Begin final review || Mon 9(B), Tues 10 (W) 1. Be prepared for the frog dissection: read the safety protocols, figure out the leg/foot ratio for yourself, read the rest of the lab- look for answers from any resource for the part functions that you can. Remember this is not graded but will result in a study help for Bonus on the final exam.
 * ~ Evolution ||~  ||
 * Thurs 5(B), Fri 6 (W)

2.Continue to prepare for the [|final exam review]

3. There will be an after school review session Tuesday for any who wish more help || 1. Wrap up Ecology 2. Begin evolution notes || Thurs 5 (B), Fri 6 (W) 1. Worksheets due 2. Continue the [|final exam review]preparations- look for additional topics covered today. || 1. Finish Input of data to the Vital Signs website. Follow these [|Publishing instructions] remember to use your team name and the password is 501Biology!
 * Tues 3(B), Wed 4(W)
 * Fri 30 (B), Mon 2 (W)

2. Invasive bird activity (**5W only**)

3. [|Natural selection activity] Click on your class name below, then look for your invasive species ocean lab group in the tabs to see which group (Ex A1, etc) your group is assigned to.: [|Sea dragons] [|Salamanders]

4. Work on finishing the [|Natural Selection PhET Assignment] || Tues 3(B), Wed 4(W) 1. Finish any group assigned questions for analysis in the cardinal activity-print any prtion typed on line and the bar graph.

2. Complete the [|Natural Selection PhET Assignment] This is individual- please share your copy with me on line. Rename it with your class abbreviation and last name before the title.

3. Continue the [|final exam review]preparations- look for topics covered today about natural selection.

4. Begin work on the evolution concept and vocab practice worksheets ( due Thur 5/ Fri 6). || 1. Invasive species check in 2. Ecology continued || Fri 30 (B), Mon 2 (W) 1.Continue the [|final exam review]preparations- look for topics covered today.
 * ~ Ecology ||~  ||
 * Wed 28 (B), Thurs 29 (W)

2. Using the provided notes with the section on biodiversity, **fill in the blanks by viewing the slides** on the Part 3 Biodiversity and pollution powerpoint on the ecology wikipage (scroll down to find it). You will not need the whole powerpoint for the notes themselves but do view the next slides on threats to biodiversity, __stopping at Pollution Threats.__ Note: The links were already part of your last Biodiversity HW, so no need to view again unless you want.

3. Begin this [|Natural Selection PhET Assignment] Note: choose Download then CONTROL CLICK on the application, then **"Open with"** and choose
 * Jar Launcher**

|| Field trip. Be prepared for weather, including light rain. Please meet out front after advisor check in. Drop off computer in computer la || Wed 28 (B), Thurs 29 (W) 1. **Photographers:** Download/send any pictures you took to your computer and email copies to your group in case you are absent. 2. **Sketchers**: Be sure your drawings are dark enough(color is good!) and take a photo of each onto your computer, then share with your group members. Be sure they are labeled (site view/ periwinkle, etc)
 * Tues 27 (W)

3. Be prepared for a ** check in quiz ** on invasive species and the fieldtrip 4. If you have the provided notes with the section on biodiversity, **fill in the blanks by viewing the slides** on the Part 3 Biodiversity and pollution powerpoint on the ecology wikipage (scroll down to find it). You will not need the whole powerpoint for the notes themselves but do view the next slides on threats to biodiversity, __stopping at Pollution Threats.__ Note: The links were already part of your last Biodiversity HW, so no need to view again (you will get the worksheet next class if you don't have it and can do it for Friday/Mon) 5. Here is the [|final exam review]- look through and begin to prepare for the final exam on those parts already covered in ecology and the core ideas. || 1. Fieldtrip prep activity- see the [|Prelab] Your [|Vital signs Team members]
 * All:**
 * Thurs.22 (W), Fri 23 (B)

2. Ecology continued || Tues 27 (W) Complete to share (check grades): 1. **Make a copy, (invite me)** listen to this [|Radiobroadcast "A War We Need"]and answer the questions. Be prepared to share 2. **Make a copy, (invite me)** and Learn about [|greenhouse effect] then answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss.

ALL CLASSES FIELDTRIP TUESDAY! Be prepared for the weather and wear appropriate clothing as discussed in lab prep. Please be on time and meet out front to board bus. || 1. Ecology Continued || Fri 23 (B) Complete to share (check grades): 1. **Make a copy,(invite me)** listen to this [|Radiobroadcast "A War We Need"]and answer the questions. Be prepared to share. 2.**Make a copy, (invite me)** and Learn about [|greenhouse effect]and answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss. || 1. Review of food chains 2. Ecology continued: adaptations and populations || Wed 21(B), Thurs 22(W) 1. Using your text and **watching at least one of each** of the biochemical cycle animations. to help you begin to understand the cycles, fill in the Biochemical cycle terms and processes using the word bank for each, on the worksheet provided in class and answer the questions on the P cycle (you do not need to do the questions that are listed on the wiki page or the back of the chart- we will address them in the another activity).
 * Wed 21(B)
 * Mon 19 (B), Tues 20(W)

2. In preparation for our field trip, READ [|background info]on invasive species and this [|news article on green crabs] and watch the video in the article.


 * What are some environmental factors believed to be contributing to the crab population rise? What makes it an invasive species?

//NOTE: As part of your observations on the field trip, we will try to// //* determine if Falmouth landing has a low, medium or high problem with these crabs.// //* look for any mussels( the threatened species) to see if they are sparse or well populated// || 1. Go over test 2. Check and share HW 3. Begin Ecology || Mon 19 (B), Tues 20 (W) Make a copy, share with me and Complete this [|Biodiversity Guided Learning] This will be checked, then shared in class in small groups. || 1. Immune system and Disease test. [|Disease data] (be sure your computer is powered up for the open Ning portion) 2. Ecology pre-assessment. || Thurs 15(B), Fri 16(W) 1. View the video on [|Biodiversity and climate change-] while you answer the questions, **print** and be prepared to share in class (check grade for 7 pts ). 2. Please get the permission slip signed and returned. || 1. Wrap up notes and Review for test 2. Revisit disease project website || Mon 12 (W); Tues 13(B) [|1. Review]for immune system/disease test. 2. Read over the disease categories to revisit the info on your disease, especially epidemiology- be prepared for the open ning quiz. || 1. Continue Immune notes 2.Antibiotics and disease in the news! 3. [|Some recent articles]-antibiotics,smallpox, antiviral strategy || Wed 7(B); Thurs 8(W) 1. View the video [|"How Pandemics Spread"] a. First: Register an account in order to sign in and take this- your answers will not be saved without an account. Your name and results will be recorded. This will be a HW grade. b. TO START: Click on **Watch** to view the video and and then choose THINK and do the **quick quiz** __and__ also answer **think questions** and be sure to **submit**.
 * Thurs 15(B), Fri 16 (W)
 * ~ IMMUNITY AND DISEASE ||~  ||
 * Mon 12(W), Tues 13(B)
 * Thurs 8 (W); Fri 9 (B)
 * Mon 5(B) Tues 6(W);

2. Read over the immune system notes. Review the [|Immune response animation]. Look at the [|quiz review]

3. After reviewing fill in this immune system check in ( do it without looking at notes! This will help us both see where you may need more help- just try- this is a check grade for completion). || 1.Continue Immune notes || Mon 5 DUE IN ALL CLASSES Complete disease assignment event #5 and 6- [|(see Ning)] 1. Cancer notes check quiz 2. Immune system notes continued- finish part 1, and begin part 2-Nature of disease 3. Expectations for assignment 3 || Fri 2 DUE IN ALL CLASSES 1. Complete disease assignment event #4 1. Go over all graded work;Notes checked; revisit cancer agree/disagree 2. Expectations for assignment 2 3. Disease/Immune system notes: part1- review of virus/bacteria- structure and reproduction || Wed 30: DUE IN ALL CLASSES 1. Complete disease assignment events #2 and 3 Backstory and Primary response [|(see Ning)] 1. Go over test 2. Work on posting resources and notes- notes are due but will not be checked until after vacation || Mon 28 (W), Tues 29 (B) NO HW : VACATION //Notes from last class will be checked//. || 1. Group prep for presenting 2. Cancer presentations 3. Work on disease || Thurs 17 (B) Complete Disease assignment event #1 Resources and Notes [|(see Ning)] Special note:** 1. Group prep for presenting 2. Cancer presentations 3. Intro to disease project || Wed. 14(W) Begin work on Disease assignment event #1 **Resources and Notes(** **[|see Ning)]****:** see the __Special notes__ above under Thurs assignment (all work for this assignment will need to be in by Thurs 17th) || Intro to disease project and work time on getting resources. || Tues 15 (B) 1. Create your share of the slide presentation. 2. Be prepared to present Cancer project in class. || 1. Cancer notes 2. Work on group cancer project: See [|Cancer Unit HW] :begin Assignment 2. || Fri 11(B)/ Mon 14 (W) 1. **Complete Assignment 2 for next class**. 2. Be prepared to present in class.(W day only) ||
 * Fri 2(W)
 * **Responses 2 (epidemiology, cause and transmission)** //NOTE: be sure to properly use **in text citations**//
 * **Backstory part 2** ||
 * Wed 30(W), Thurs 1(B)
 * **Responses I (symptoms and treatment)** //NOTE: be sure to properly use **in text citations**//
 * **Data and Graph due** (only HC epidemiology students) [|(see Ning)]
 * Please post a pdf of the [|data and graph here] and title the document with the disease name ||
 * Mon 28 (W), Tues 29 (B)
 * //NOTE: be sure to properly use//** in text citations //**and use a __minimum of 2 different resources__ for your primary post.**//
 * //2.//** Review the cancer notes for a short check in quiz on (Wed (W), Thurs (B) ||
 * Wed 14(W),Thurs15(B)
 * Tues 15 (B)
 * **__ Write all your posts in your own document, __ **  then copy and paste it into the Ning when you are ready. A mistake was made of creating a long post for our exemplar directly in the Ning and it did not save the work when trying to post it. B sure to include any links before pasting- **note:**
 * **How to solve the problem of URL link not actually posting or linking:**Be sure that the < > symbols have been removed and it starts at the point of the http. This is especially true if you are copying and pasting from Easy Bib, which will add the < > and code- you must delete that part.
 * **please note the proper citation protocols** in the examples provided in the resources section. ||
 * ** Mon 14(W) **
 * Fri 11(B)
 * Wed 9 (B)/ Thurs 10 (W)

GENETICS
||~  || 1. Genetics exam 2. Cancer unit prep- start HW || W ed. 9(B) / Thurs 10 (W) See [|Cancer Unit HW]. **Complete Assignment 1 for next class**. || 1. [|DNA Barcoding Post Survey]
 * Mon 7 (B)/ Tues 8 (W)
 * Thurs 3 (B); Fri 4(W)

2. Cancer pre-test

3. Pairs Practice for the test : the "[|Genetic "X Files"] ! You must open this in **Firefox**. Start at the intro and go thru each concept in order. **Do all the Analysis drawer folders first** before doing the problem drawer folders. Please see the board for more instruction.

4. If done, continue reviewing with HW links.

__ NOTE: __ **there will be an** open help session **after school THURS.** || Mon 7 (B)/ Tues 8 (W) [|1. Review for test] The test will be Mon (B )/ Tues (W).

2. **More practice for test:** a. [|Classzone]- choose topic 7 on the green bar, then various study methods

b. [|Help and practice on genetic problems]

c. [|ANSWER KEY to the Genetic HW problems] plus extra ones to try. See how you did and try some others! ||
 * Tues 1(B)/Wed 2 (W)
 * 1. Wrap up genetics**
 * 2. Go over problems from HW**
 * 3. [|Review for test]**

__ NOTE: __ **there will be an** open help session **after school this Wed and Thurs for the test.** || Thurs 3 (B)/ Fri 4 (W) Prepare for the test- next class will be a group studying time and more problem practice. Come with your questions!. The test will be Mon (B )/ Tues (W). || [|Pedigree bloodlines case study] || Tues 1 (B)/ Wed 2(W) Bloodline Pedigree worksheet due- this will be graded. || 1. [|DNA Subway analysis] 2. Turn in seedling lab || Fri 28 (B)/ Mon 3/31 (W) 1.Do the rest of the __practice__ problem packet, 1-9 if not done yet 2.Try these __word problems__ on the Genetic HW packet: x-linked #1, 3; Blood type #1, Dihybrid #1. (also do 1,2,4 if not done yet) These are now due for a check grade **(see [|this tutorial,] part B examples, for an easy explanation on doing blood type problems and Rh factor)** 1. Seedling lab:[|LAB GROUPS] [|class data] 2. Turn in dragon genetics(thru case 5) || Wed. 26(B)/ Thurs 27(W) 1. Complete the extension lab-read the instructions carefully!. This will be collected. 2. Finish any dragon genetics cases (through 5) not done. || 1. Finish genetics notes: blood types, sickle cell,baldness, twins 2. Wrap up dragon genetics and turn in || Mon 3/24(B) 1.Do the rest of the practice problem packet, 1-9 2.Try these other word problems on the HW packet: x-linked #1, 3; Blood type #1, Dihybrid #1 || 1. Genetic problems continued:x-linked 2. Begin [|Dragon genetics] working through Cases 1-5 || Tues 3/18 (B), Tues 25(W) 1. Complete Dragons at least through Case 5. Try 6 and 9 if you can. This will be collected. || 2W: Go over test; Continue genetics notes and practice problems
 * Fri 28(B)/ Mon 31 (W)
 * Wed 26(B)/ Thurs 27(W)
 * 3.** All seedling labs final due date!
 * 4.** Do the pedigree HW worksheet handed out in class ( 2 sided) ||
 * Mon 24(B)/ Tues 25(W)
 * Tues 3/18(B)
 * Thurs 3/13 (B),Mon 3/17
 * Wed.. 3/12

5W: Test; intro to genetics; family traits- next steps || Mon. 3/17 2W: 1. Try the Genetic HW problems #1,2,4 and all the practice worksheet problems through #7. (not graded- just try to see what you need more help with) 2. Create an account in [|Geniverse .]The class word is "Raines". Watch the intro.**, then click on the icon at the top left that says Case log (scroll over)and experiment with Case 1 Playground to practice what you will be doing in class. You will receive a worksheet next class to record actual case work.**

1. Go over test 2. Continue genetics notes and practice problems || Thurs 3/13 1. Try the practice HW problems #1,2,4 and the worksheet problems through #7. (not graded- just try to see what you need more help with) 2. Create an account in [|Geniverse .]The class word is "Raines". Watch the intro.**, then click on the icon at the top left that says Case log (scroll over)and experiment with Case 1 Playground to practice what you will be doing in class. You will receive a worksheet next class to record actual case work. Feel free to check out the different cases. || 2W: Test; intro to genetics; family traits- next steps 5W: Finish notes; review; analyze gel; Family genetic trait survey*[|Inherited traits] *[|Colorblind test] || Wed. 3/12 2W: Fill in the genotypic and phenotypic ratios for the family pedigrees through PTC tasting.
 * 5W: 1. Fill in the genotypic and phenotypic ratios for the family pedigrees through PTC tasting.**
 * 2. Create an account in [|Geniverse .]The class word is "Raines".** Watch the intro.**, then click on the icon at the top left that says Case log (scroll over)and experiment with Case 1 Playground to practice what you will be doing in class. You will receive a worksheet next class to record actual case work.** ||
 * Tues. 3/11
 * Mon 3/10

5W: 1. Prepare for [|DNA/Genetic engineering test]for Wednesday 2. Do genetic trait survey with your parent(s) ||

Genetic engineering
||~  || 1. DNA/Engineering test 2. Genetic basics || Tues. 3/8 (B) Fill in the genotypic and phenotypic ratios for the family pedigrees through PTC tasting. || 1. Family genetic trait survey 2. Finish reviewing (5W: finish notes and also analyze gel) || Mon 3/10 (2W) 1. Prepare for [|DNA/Genetic engineering test]for Monday (5W will be Wed.)
 * Fri 3/7(B)
 * Thurs 3/6 (W)
 * [|Inherited traits] *[|Colorblind test]

2W: Also Do genetic trait survey with your parent(s) || 1. Family genetic trait survey 2. Finish reviewing for test || Fri 3/7 (B) 1. Prepare for [|DNA/Genetic engineering test]for Friday 2. Do genetic trait survey with your parent(s) || 2W: Gel analysis; Finish notes; review 5W: Electrophoresis; Continue notes; review || Thurs. 3/6(W) Begin to Prepare for [|DNA/Genetic engineering test] || 1. Finish engineering notes. 2. Review for test || Wed. 3/5 (B) Begin to Prepare for [|DNA/Genetic engineering test] || 1. Graphing gel data with logger pro. 2. Recap process to date 3. Genetic engineering notes || Mon. 3/3 (B) Begin preparing for a [|DNA/Genetic engineering test] || 1. PCR 2. Recap process to date; share HW 3. [|DNA Subway.]info.make an account; get logger pro || Fri 2/28(W) 1. Finish guided learning and data mining 2. Review the electrophoresis from guided learning link to prepare for lab. 3. Begin preparing for a [|DNA/Genetic engineering test] || 1. Gel electrophoresis 2. Recap process to date; share HW 3. [|DNA Subway.]info.make an account || Thurs(B) 1. Begin preparing for a [|DNA/Genetic engineering test] || 1. DNA extraction lab: DNA sampling for barcoding: [|Organism Data sheet][|Sampling dat] 2. Work on part3 and 4 as time permits in lab and the [|DATA MINING]info.make an account || Wed. 2/26 1. Finish [|DATA MINING]and fill in first section of the organism data sheet you copied- share with me. 2. Be sure [|DNA Barcoding Guided learning]is done through part2. if already done, go back and review the animations provided in the document on PCR to prepare for the lab. Work on parts 3 & 4. 3. Read over the [|PCR lab procedure.] 4. Please follow these instructions to [|download Logger Pro]. || 1. PCR lab 2. Go over HD unit assessment 3. Discuss part 1 and 2 of Guided learning and processes of PCR and electrophoresis. 4. Work on Part 3 and 4 if time || VACATION!! Enjoy. || 1. DNA extraction lab 2. Begin work on part3 and 4 as time permits in lab || Fri (blue) 2/14 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! 1. Finish DATA MINING and fill in first section of the organism data sheet you copied- share with me. 2. Be sure Guided learning is done through part2. if already done, go back and review the animations provided in the document on PCR to prepare for the lab. (work on parts 3 & 4 if time allows) 3. Read over the [|PCR lab procedure.] 4. Please follow these instructions to [|download Logger Pro]. || 1. DNA sampling for barcoding: [|Organism Data sheet] [|Sampling data] 2. Correct level 6 and recap HD unit. 3. Level 1-6 individual assessment 4. Begin HW. || Mon(white) 2/24- this was the HW that __was due the Thurs snow day-__ may just want to review the lab and check for completeness. 1. View the [|This video] to learn more about the steps we will follow in the next lab. 2. Review the [|DNA Extraction.]lab for step 2 __while you watch__ the above video. 3. [|DNA Barcoding Guided learning]Do part 1 &2 **including** the interactive activity on using a centrifuge. 4. Work on [|DATA MINING](do what you can and bring questions- you will have some time to work during the lab) 5. Please follow these instructions to [|download Logger Pro]. || 1. DNA Barcoding step 2: extraction- an overview for next class lab. 2. Protein synthesis review activities. 4. Begin HW. [|DATA MINING] || Wed (Blue) 2/12 1.[|DNA Barcoding Guided learning]Do part 1 & 2 **including** the interactive activity on using a centrifuge. 2. Review [|This video] to prepare ( this was shown in class today). 3. [|Safety Video] ||
 * Wed. 3/5 (B)
 * [|Inherited traits] *[|Colorblind test]
 * Tues 3/4(W)
 * Mon 3/3 (B)
 * Thurs 2/27(B)
 * Wed. 2/26(W)
 * Tues. 2/25(B)
 * Mon 2/24 (white)
 * Fri (blue) 2/14
 * Thurs (SNOW DAY) || Mon 2/24(white)- see below- no new HW from what was due before Thurs before vacation. ||
 * Wed. (Blue) 2/12
 * Tues (white) 2/11
 * Mon (blue) 2/10

Heart Unit
||~  || 1. Class activities to review concepts. Fill in Central dogma and Big Picture worksheet. 2. Level 5 and Level 6 completed. || Tues (WHITE) 2/11 1. Be prepared for an individual assessment of the Heart disease unit. 2. View [|Barcode of Life] 3. Please read this lab protocol [|Dissecting and Sampling Tissue]to prepare for the step 1 of the lab. 4. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Watch this [|Safety Video.] 5. View<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> the DNA Learning Center interactive “ [|__DNA Barcoding__] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">” to learn more about the uses and steps we will follow throughout the lab. || 1. DNA sampling for barcoding (step 1) 2. Correct level 6 and recap 3. Level 1-6 individual assessment || Mon (Blue) 2/10 1. View<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> the DNA Learning Center interactive “ [|__DNA Barcoding__] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">” to learn more about the uses and steps we will follow in lab. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2. See <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|This video] to prepare for Step 2. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3.. Review the [|DNA Extraction.]lab for step 2. || 1. Be prepared for an individual assessment of the Heart disease unit. 2. View [|Barcode of Life] 3. Please read this lab protocol [|Dissecting and Sampling Tissue]to prepare for the step 1 of the lab. || 1. Check HW and go over Protein synthesis notes; using the codon box 2. Survey 3. [|Group Summary of Level 1-4] 4. Work on Level 5 || Tues 2/4, Fri. 2/7 1. Complete the Level 5 questions if not done.
 * Fri (white). 2/5
 * Thurs. (Blue) 2/6,
 * Wed (SNOW DAY) || Thurs (BLUE) 2/6
 * Fri 1/31. Mon 2/3

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> 2. Practice [|making protein] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #18c318; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make a screen shot <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> of the protein when it tells you the protein is completed. =====

3. Complete the Central dogma diagram handout. Use t[|his graphic]and your notes to help.
4. Review all notes to date- Go here for more animations/ resources to review transcription and translation (protein synthesis). Come with questions you still have. || 1. Go over tests and Protein HW 2. Complete Level 2-see real hearts! 3. Work on [|Level 3] and [|Level 4] || Fri 1/31; Mon 2/3 1. Fill in DNA notes for a check grade: Use the provided resources and you will go through the slides on translation. Do not skip watching videos and animations as these will help you understand key concepts. We will recap these in class. ||
 * Wed 1/29; Thurs. 1/30

Cell Division
||~  || 1. Cell division test 2.DNA preassessment 3. Begin Heart Unit: [|Lab groups] Go HERE for labs and video links and general instructions. || Wed 1/29; Thurs 1/30 1. [|Protein and DNA structure review] 2. Finish Level 1 and 2 Heart unit (you will see the real hearts next class for level 2- do all other parts) || 1. blue check in sheet 2. Share projects in small groups; share with teacher. 3. Review for test activities; answer questions 4. Revisit the class I wonder and I think doc- have we answered it? and the organizer table; blue sheet ques? || Mon 1/27; Tues 1/28 Study for test: Resources 1.[|Cell Division Unit Test Review] t [|2. answer key] to the preassessment as additional help in test studying. 3. Mitosis/Meiosis and cell cycle resources and the ppt. 4. Also here are the links to the crash course videos:
 * Mon 1/27; Tues 1/28
 * Thurs 1/23; Fri 1/24

[|__Mitosis__] [|__Meiosis__] || 1. Check in vocab quiz 2. Check sea urchin lab(blue); revisit preassessment questions 3. Work on project || Thurs 1/23; Fri1/24 1. Good gamete project due- be sure your name/s are in the title of the shared media 2. Prepare for [|Cell Division Unit Test] t come with questions you have 3. For those who missed it, here is the [|answer key] to the preassessment as additional help in test studying. || 1. Share rest of meiosis HW in small groups and go over lab. 2. Review meiosis and do pipe cleaner activity. Finish any notes || Wed 1/22(White) 1. Read 9.3 section.Use the [|__online flashcard game__] to study for a vocab check in quiz 2. Work on the [|good gamete project.] Project Due 23 (B) and 24(W).4. (White 3. You can begin reviewing for the [| Cell Division Unit Test] test will be Tues 1/28 || 1. Sea Urchin lab. For links to the videos see [|Ques. #3], [|Ques. #5] and [|Ques #7] || Fri 1/17; Tues 1/21 1. Complete the lab for a check grade next class. Answer lab questions and watch videos again as needed. View the slides you may have missed here in the[| sea urchin archive gallery]and see an urchin complete [|cytokinesis]to create 2 cells and a [|blastula](ball of cells) spinning. 2.Work on the [|good gamete project.] Project Due 23 (B) and 24(W).4. (White 3.(white-Friday)- Have the Meiosis HW ready to share and be checked 3.(Blue-Tues) Read 9.3 section. Use the [|__online flashcard game__] to study for a vocab check in  quiz for next Tues || Blue: 1.Share HW in small groups 2.Review mitosis and meiosis and do pipe cleaner activity || Thurs 1/16 (Blue) Work on the [|good gamete project.] Project Due 23 (B) and 24(W). || 1. Mitosis and cell cycle; [|Share questions] 2. Chromosome structure; Meiosis intro., Pipe cleaner activity 3. Finish organizer meiosis column and Begin Guided learning HW. || Tues.1/14; Wed. 1/15 Complete the guided learning: 1. Potato Mission : [|Class Results] 2. Respiration quiz 3. Cell division preassessment; go over graded work
 * Tues 1/21; Wed 1/22
 * Fri 1/17 (white)
 * Wed. 1/15, Thurs 1/16
 * Tues 1/14
 * Fri 1/10; Mon 1/13
 * [|CP version] [|*HC version] ||
 * Wed1/8(blue)

Thurs 1/9(white) 1. Respiration quiz 2. Cell division preassessment, go over graded work 3. Mitosis and the cell cycle; role play || Fri 1/10; Mon1/13 1. **View on line videos** and **begin an** [|observation organizer:]
 * 1) 1 [|General Overview]of cell cycle and division
 * 2) 2 [|Mitosis 3D animation] (be sure the sound is on- one of those cool ones!)
 * 3) 3 [|Real cell video in mitosis]
 * As you view videos**, write your "I notice and I wonder" questions in the organizer.

2. **Read i**n chap 9.1 and 9.2. __Fill in the organizer__ under just the **mitosis** column. || 1. Survey 2. Potato Mission : [|Class Results] 3. [|Review for respiration quiz]; go over labs 4. Overview of Cell division unit and preassessment || Thurs1/9(white) Prepare for respiration quiz || 1. Survey 2. Turn in labs and go over;HW check and share 3. [|Review for respiration quiz]and role play 4. Overview of Cell division unit and preassessment (if time) || Wed 1/8(blue) Prepare for respiration quiz || 1. Photosynthesis quiz 2. Finish respiration 3. Fermentation minilab || Fri 12/20; Mon 1/6 1. Review the respiration notes and read text p228-233 and begin to prepare for a quiz. 2. Finish lab questions 2. [|Respiration HW] (BLUE DAY: MS and Oscos- you lose computers Friday-do this on Thurs so you have no HW for vacation and it is still fresh in your mind from class today!) || 1. Review photosynthesis; role play; Sequoia final answer! 2. Respiration notes and activities || Wed. 12/18; Thurs 12/19 1.[|photosynthesis quiz] 2. Write 1-2 clarifying questions you have about respiration and if you have none, write 2 test questions you could quiz a classmate with about it. || 1. Enzyme quiz (begin HW if done before whole class) 2. Finish photosynthesis notes and activity || Mon 12/16; Tues 12/17 1. Complete the [|photosynthesis HW] 2. Read about [|an animal] that can photosynthesize! 3. Begin preparing for a [|photosynthesis quiz] || 1. Wrap up labs and hand in 2. Enzyme effects and graphs 3. Enzyme Quiz review 4. Intro to photosynthesis activity-the big picture || Thurs 12/12; Fri 12/13 1. Study for [|enzyme quiz] 2. Begin the [|photosynthesis HW]- do #2 question on carbon sequestration. The rest will be for HW after next class. || __Enzyme lab__ Please put your data table and graph on this spreadsheet: [|Sea Dragons][|S. Salmanders] [|Marstars][|Oscos] || Tues 12/10; Wed 12/11 1.Complete the lab questions * Suggestion: compare the graphs for each variable from all of the classes to help answer the analysis questions
 * Tues 1/7(white)
 * ~ ==CELLS: Energy(enzymes, photosynthesis, respiration)== ||~  ||
 * Mon1/6 (blue)
 * Wed. 12/18; Thurs 12/19
 * Mon 12/16; Tues 12/17
 * Thurs 12/12; Fri 12/13
 * Tues 12/10, Wed 12/11
 * Fri 12/6, Mon 12/9

2. Start [|enzyme quiz review]which will be Thurs/Fri this week. 3. Try the self quizzes linked at the end of the review. || 1. Designing an experiment for enzyme reactions- see [|Lab assignment] 2. Peer review and critique of design 3. Paperose activity on rates of reaction. See the spreadsheet for your class: [|Marstars]; [|Oscos]; [|S.Dragons]; [|Salamanders] || Fri 12/6, Mon 12/9 1. Carefully read your lab to prepare for next class. Jot down any questions you have. 2. Answer the prelab questions in your assigned lab and make a sketch of the lab set up as your entry ticket. 3. Finish the paperose analysis questions to hand in for an individual grade. || 1. Go over membrane test 2.Introduction to cell energy: Enzyme's role in cell reactions 3. Demos || Wed 12/4, Thurs 12/5 1. Read __section 6.2__ on chemical reactions and __section 35.1 p1020-1022__ on enzyme role and pH in digestion. 2. Write a definition of these terms in your own words: //*activation energy// //*catalyst// //*enzyme// //*substrate// //*active site// || 1. Cell membrane test 2. Cell energy preassessment 3. Cell analogy vote (white day)- see below for links. || NO HOMEWORK- Enjoy your vacation! || 1. View these [|Diffusion analogy answers]. Then go to Diffusion Analogy voting to submit your 2 votes. 2. Finish reviewing as needed. 3. Review activities: charades and jeopardy. 4. Answers to the review questions || Mon 11/25, Tues 11/26 1. Study for the test. Use notes, posted powerpoint on the cell wikipage, labs, purple summary sheets, animations and the review question sheet. 2. ** NOTE: ** the 2 jeopardy review games(check your email) have been sent to you to quiz yourself or play with a partner and here is the[| answer key] to the review questions to check yourself. 3. Here are links to 2 lab presentations that are good reviews and show graphs like ones that will be on the test.: [|Dialysis tubing][|Egg] || 1. Finish notes 2. [|Review] for test || Fri 11/22 (Blue day only) 1. Study for test 2. Do the review questions || 1. Recap of learning so far on diffusion 2. Concentration and membranes (tonicity) notes 3. Active vs passive transport notes || Wed 11/20, Thurs 11/21 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">1. Read pp 201-207- pay close attention to diagrams that illustrate the concepts. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Review terms from class notes <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">3. Watch animations again (see below) as needed. You may also want to revisit the ones from the transport [|worksheet] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">HW. here is the [|osmosis] one shown in class 1. Lab presentations 2. Lipid demo and summary of what we have learned so far || Mon 11/18, Tues 11/19 1<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">.[| Practice building a membrane]- take a screen shot of the actual built membrane for a check grade- you will use that diagram to study for the test! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Watch these animations: 1. Diffusion labs -compare answers, modify and turn in 2. Group presentations of labs- time to work as a group || Thurs 11/14, Fri 11/15 1. View the animations and answer the questions in this [|worksheet]. These will be checked, then discussed in groups. Please share your answers with me on line (uncheck the email notify!). 2. Write an analogy for diffusion using this form, following the examples given in the descriptor on the form- do not repeat those examples in any way! 3. Be prepared for presentations! || 1. Diffusion lab 2. Group work answering lab questions. 2. Assign tasks for the group presentation. || Tues 11/12, Wed. 11/13 1. Prepare for the group presentation using the [|provided template] (one member make a copy and add your lab title and class name to the title). Share this with each group member and me please. See the <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|scoring rubric] here to help guide your preparations.
 * Wed 12/4, Thurs 12/5
 * Mon 12/2; Tues 12/3.
 * ~ CELLS: Membranes and transport ||~  ||
 * Mon 11/25, Tues 11/26
 * Fri 11/22 (Blue day)
 * Wed 11/20, Thurs 11/21
 * Mon 11/18, Tues 11/19
 * Finish presentations as needed**
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">4 **// . Be prepared for a check in quiz on diffusion and tonicity! **// ||
 * Thurs 11/14, Fri 11/15
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 * Tues 11/12, Wed 11/13
 * Thurs 11/7, Fri 11/8

2. Complete any lab questions as needed. Labs will be handed in next class after a short work time to finalize them. || 1. Go over the cell test. 2. Introduction to cell membranes: //How do molecules move through the membrane? What is the structure and function of the membrane? **Modeling the membrane**// || Thurs 11/7, Fri 11/8 1. Please read your lab protocol **thoroughly.** Assignment for your lab group can be found [|here]
 * Tues 11/5, Wed 11/6


 * Entry ticket: draw a picture that shows the procedure for your lab.**

//Come see your test to see if you need to do makeup.//
 * CHORUS** //students: please pick up your note papers and lab before class. MS Wooten taped her class and has provided a link if you wish to see the intro material.//[|Video link:] //Our class took pictures of notes from the board for you also.//

note: test makeups should be done by Thurs 11/13 || Cell test || Tues 11/5,Wed 11/6 NO HOMEWORK! Go to a play off game and cheer- support our teams!!!! :) || 1. Cells Check in quiz part 2- go here for the quiz form 2. Lab corrections and test review 3. Review activities : class challenge on structure and functions; [|cell jeopardy]; 3-D diagram self quiz || Fri 11/1; Mon 11/4 [|1. Review for the test.] 2. More [|practice diagrams]! <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|Prokaryote parts] [|Animal parts] <span class="wiki_link_ext"> a [|tutorial/self quiz site] for review || 1. Bacteria/virus project analysis 2. Review activities || Wed. 10/30/Thurs 10/31 1. Go to the [|cell structure activity] on line, take a screen shot of the 3 completed cell types to show me 2. Read this article on [|giant viruses] 3. Start [|reviewing for the test.] 4. Be prepared for a [|check in quiz]on some cell parts || 1. Turn in Paramecium lab, go over Ameba lab 2. Finish notes on cells, practice diagrams || Tues 10/29 (WHITE- SD and SS) 1. Bacteria/virus project due 2. Review all cell structure and functions from notes/text. 3. Some [|videos/photos] from our labs to review. here is a good [|Paramecium]one on line || 1. Go over food analysis test; turn in Ameba lab 2. Paramecium lab || Mon 10/28 (BLUE- MS and OC) 1. Paramecium lab due 2. Bacteria/virus project due. 3. Review all cell structure and functions from notes/text. 4. Some [|videos/photos] from our labs to review || 1. Go over test(s) and show HW screen shot ( do not share please) 2. Continue notes 3. Blue day- Ameba lab 4. White day- Paramecium lab || Thurs 10/24, Fri. 10/25 1. Finish lab (Ameba for Blue day, Paramecium for White day): Those with digital versions be sure to print and attach to your lab the labeled diagram. All other parts of the lab are completed on the provided sheet. 2. Work on the bacteria/virus project for Mon Oct 28 (B), Tues Oct 29 (W) || 1. Cell Quiz 2. Cell notes continued 3. [|Bacteria/virus project]intro. Go here to get your [|assigned organism]
 * ~ ==CELLS: structure/function== ||~  ||
 * Fri 11/1; Mon 11/4
 * Wed. 10/30/Thurs 10/31
 * Mon 10/28, Tues 10/29
 * Friday 10/28 (WHITE)
 * Thurs 10/24
 * Tues 10/22, Wed 10/23
 * Fri. 10/18, Mon 10/21

4. WHITE day- Ameba lab || Tues 10/22 (B) 1. [|Bacterial cell tutorial]: go here, do the tutorial and then label the bacterium- you must do it making no mistakes before doing the screenshot to show me (it will say you succeeded). See Chap 18.1 for a helpful resource. 2. Work on the model for your project. Follow the[| rubric]and [|Bacteria/virus project]descriptor. Helpful resources:1. [|Big book of viruses] 2. [|Bacteria and viruses Image library] 3. [|Bacterial species files] (will be due Mon Oct 28, Tues Oct 29)

Wed. 10/23 (W) All the above plus finish the Ameba lab as needed. Those with digital versions be sure to print and attach to to your lab the labeled diagram. All other parts of the lab are completed on the provided sheet. || 1. Venn Hw check 2. Intro to cells 3. Onion lab. See [|Lab partners and drawer assignment.] || Fri 10/18, Mon 10/21 1. Complete the [|cell parts analogy HW.]Please __print before class to hand in.__
 * Oct 16/17

2. Be prepared for a cell check in quiz (5 pts) on the organelles discussed so far in notes- review notes and venn to recognize the cell parts and know if it is in a prokaryote, eukaryote or both and what organelles are shared by all cells.

3. Go to these [|cell videos and animations] from class notes to review and help your understanding of cell parts and functions.

4. Finish your **onion lab** (color, label and answer questions) to __hand in__ next class.

5. Watch this [|tutorial video] to help you prepare for using the Motic software with the digital microscopes. You can also see written instructions if you prefer. || 1. Biochemistry test 2. Food analysis test- see the [|Summary of results]data table. 3. Calibrate your computer for the digital microscope || Wed. 10/16, Thurs. 10/17 1. Read Sections 7.2 & 7.3 2.Use your text to Complete the [|Venn diagram for cell parts with three sections] - Plant, animal and prokaryote. Do this IN PENCIL on the paper worksheet given in class. || 1. Test [|review] 2. Share Biochemistry terms and go over patterns worksheets. 3. Review activities. 1. Prepare for the test. See the labs,Pattern HW worksheets with diagrams, notes, text, animations (links in Oct 3/4 daily work), the Biochemistry links in the wiki, the Biochemistry terms, and the test [|review] 2. Look over the labs, group lab questions and the summary data table to be prepared for an individual lab analysis. || 1. Hw Check on the protein worksheet 2. Protein lab ( 1st entry ticket questions). Fill in the [|Summary of results]data table. 3. Answer group analysis questions and fill in the [|Biochemistry terms] as a group || Wed. 10/9, Thurs. 10/10 1. Prepare for the test with this [|review] 2. Complete the group shared biochemistry terms. 3. Optional- quiz yourself with this [|self quiz] or [|interactive chart]
 * ~ ==BIOCHEMISTRY== ||~  ||
 * Oct 11/15
 * Oct 9/10
 * Vote with your feet- organic molecule recognition
 * Alphabet jeopardy
 * Biochemistry [|review video game] || Friday 10/11/Tuesday 10/15
 * Oct 7/8

NOTE: There will be an after school open help session for the test on THURS. starting right after school going as long as anyone needs help. || 1. Check in on nucleic acids 2.Enter data so far for starch, sugar, lipids and nucleic acids in [|Summary of results]data table. 3. All : [|view this animation] CP:view [|this animation] HC:[| view this animation] <span class="wiki_link_ext">5. Protein notes || Monday 10/7, Tuesday 10/8 1. Complete [|"Building Macromolecules Online Practice"] shared with you in this document. 2. Review all of Section 6.4 in book. and review the animations on dehydration and hydrolysis seen in class today. 3.Do patterns worksheet on proteins: answer questions and attach paper models.color versions here: [|3D models]and [|2D models] 3. Read [|Protein Lab protocol] and be ready to complete a lab entry ticket. || All Makeup exams for Life test need to be done by your class day (Tues or Wed). 1. Check in quiz on carbs and lipids 2. HW check of lipids worksheet and compare 3. Lipid modeling and compare to carbs 4. [|Nucleic Acid Notes] [|5. Nucleic Acid Lab] 6. Enter data so far for starch, sugar, lipids and nucleic acids in [|Summary of results]data table. || Thursday 10/3, Friday 10/4 1.Do patterns worksheet on nucleic acids: answer questions and attach paper models. color versions here: [|3D models]and [|2D models] 2. Review section 6.4 in text (p 171) on nucleic acids. 3. Complete group [|analysis questions for carbs and lipids.] || 1. Check in quiz Chap 6.3 1. What are Lipids? Notes, modeling 2. Food lab- carbs and lipids. Go here to [|food lab groups] for your assignment. Enter your data into this [|Summary of results]data table. || Tuesday 10/1, Wednesday 10/2 1. Looking for patterns worksheet- on lipids: answer questions and attach paper models. View the color versions of the paper models here: [|3D models]and [|2D models] 2. Be prepared for a check in carbs and lipids quiz. 3. Turn in [|HONORS CHALLENGE] contract with typed letter of intent. || 1. Revisit and correct preassessment for basic chemistry and HW 2. What are carbs? Notes, structure modeling. 3. View macromolecule analogies || Friday 9/27, Monday 30 1. Looking for patterns worksheet- on carbs: answer questions and attach paper models. View the color versions of the paper models here: [|3D models]and [|2D models] 2. Be prepared for a Chap 6.3 HW check in quiz next class. 3. Read [|Carbohydrate and Lipids Food Lab] || 1. Submit your DNA barcode info, label and store your sample in class freezer bag- please bring it in at the beginning of the day! 2. Go over test 3. Review of basic chemistry || Wed.9/25, Thurs 9/26 1. Read the chap 6 sections indicated and complete questions on the [|Chap 6 worksheet .] (please print your answers for class if you choose to use the online document). 2. Submit the analogy you have written to this form: **macromolecule analogy ** . || 1. Life Unit test 2. Preassessment for Biochemistry 3. Prep for DNA barcoding || Mon 9/23, Tues 9/24 Collect DNA barcode sample, record info on the provided sheet and bring in your sample - be sure to follow directions carefully and keep it cold. Please drop it off to be frozen before or during advisor. || 1. Finish notes on classification 2. Dichotomous key activity and adaptation lab activity 3. Test Review Activity: <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|shared questions] || Thurs. 9/19; Fri 9/20 1. See [|Test review]and prepare for the test for next class 1. Chap 17 HW quiz 2. [|Gallery Walk]-analysis of projects 3. Begin Organization/classification notes || Tues 9/17; Wed. 9/18 1. Complete the [|Guided Learning Section]on classification in your Life Part 3 class notes- watch the linked video and answer the questions.
 * Oct 3/4
 * Oct 1/2 : Reminder that the HC contract is due today.
 * Sept. 27/30
 * Sept.25/26
 * Sept 23/24
 * ~ ==LIFE== ||~  ||
 * Sept 19/20
 * Sept 17/18
 * Resources**: Life notes parts1-3; biodiversity lab; Chap 1 and 17; gallery walk; dichotomous key activity; also see the Life link on this wiki for other helps. Here is a [|Jeopardy review game]to try! ||
 * Sept 13/16

2. Please Follow the directions on this practice exam question form to design 2 test questions and submit them.

3.See [|Test review]and continue to prepare for a test. || 1. Finish Themes notes 2. Biodiversity lab : identification and analysis-l**ab due by end of class** 3. Notebook check
 * Sept 11/12

REMINDER: Summer Photo Project **:** Due Thurs. 12. FOR ALL CLASSES ! Please post it in the room by end of day. || Fri. 9/13; Mon. 9/16 1. Be ready for a HW check-in on chap 17.

2. Read over the Adaptations to the environment lab - be prepared to go outside

3. Read through all notes so far on traits and themes. Bring any questions you have at this point. Begin to study for a unit test. See [|Test review] || 1. Go over cricket lab 2. HW check-in on the article (look over the graphic on 3rd p.of article) 3. Begin themes notes 4. Complete Biodiversity data collection; begin analysis questions. || Wed. 9/11; Thurs. 9/12 1. Read Chapter 17 and Complete [|Chapter 17 HW questions].
 * Sept. 9/10

2. Optional HW: Watch Bozeman video on themes: [] (this is a good overview of the themes to help you understand them better)

REMINDER: Summer Photo Project **:** Due Thurs. 12. FOR ALL CLASSES ! Refer to the descriptor and rubric. || 1. Life traits HW Check in ; turn in HW. 2. Wrap up cricket lab, share researched questions, turn in lab 3. Use of Microscope introduction activity 4. Begin Biodiversity lab || Monday 9/9 (B); Tues. 9/10 (W) 1. <span class="wiki_link_ext">Course expectations blue signature sheet due. Organized notebook check with dividers labeled and ready to use.
 * Sept 5/6

2. Read <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|"By Any Other Name"], an article on scientific naming.

3. Read over the [|biodiversity lab and the rubric].

REMINDER: Summer Photo Project **:** Due Thurs. 12. Refer to the descriptor and rubric.  || <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> Intros, text, questions on summer project and pick a Class name!
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Sept 3/4

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;"> 1. Observation-what types of observational data are useful? How do we communicate our observations? *Popcorn activity <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">2. Life traits - What makes something alive? A story <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">3. Observing a living organism: Cricket Lab || Thurs 9/5(B); Fri 9/6(W) 1. Personal Photo card.: See descriptor for the 3x 5 card with photo.

2. Chap 1-Active reading - there will be a **HW checkin grade**. 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.

3. Finish your part of the group Cricket lab questions and do labels. Be prepared to share with group and turn in completed lab.

*Work on Summear Photo Project **:** Due Thurs. 12 Refer to the descriptor and rubric.  You may bring it in anytime up until the due date. ||