Homework+2012-13

 __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.

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Ecology and Evolution
1. Wrap up evolution topics 2. [|REVIEW for final] || **FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE**: Tues 11th: Koalas 8-9:30; Jellyfish 10-11:30 Wed. 12th: Bison 12:30-2:00 Thurs 13th: Turtles 8-9:30
 * **In Class Today** || **Homework and Due date: **The due dates for THIS week are in RED !! ||
 * June 7(B), June 10 (W)

ALL TEXTBOOKS ARE DUE !! || Your one sided, handwritten help sheet to use on the final is due in no later than Monday afternoon!!! NO exceptions. Please also bring in your textbook by the day of your exam. || Wrap up ecology and go over Evolution topics || Help in reviewing for the final: See the [|REVIEW] 1. Start to create your allowed notesheet- be sure to follow the guidelines! These are due NO LATER than Monday afternoon, June 10- no exceptions! 2. Go here for evolution help 3. See Ecology help here. For other core ideas, see the appropriate units on the left bar of this wiki. 4. See [|Frog dissection answer key] to check your lab answers. Frog dissection will be **bonus** questions, including identification of parts. 5. See [|Frog dissection gallery] to review actual structures (click on pictures to enlarge and see labels) || 1. Invasive species check in for Blue day classes 2. All classes- Daphnia lab. View the[| lab rubric here]. Upload your[| team's graph here-]These **graphs are due TODAY** IN CLASS as well as the **lab sheets filled** out in class. This is a group lab grade. || June 5(B), June 6(W) 1. **Daphnia analysis** due: The group needs to share the work in completing these [|analysis questions]using the graph and observations. Please share this with me (unclick email notify). This analysis is a group lab grade. 2. Begin [|reviewing for the Final]: read over your ecology notes. || 1. Invasive species check in (White day classes) 2. Pollution notes || June 3(B), June 4(W) 1. **Evolution Worksheets Due**- see Chap 15 in your text book. 2. Read the [|Daphnia lab]before class - bring any questions you have on any part that seems unclear. The method for counting heartbeats will be explained before the lab. (Blue day:Be prepared for Check in quiz on field trip) || 1. Input of data to the Vital Signs website. Follow these [|Publishing instructions] 2. Continued Ecology notes. || May 31(W), June 3(B) 1. Be prepared for Check in quiz on field trip. 2. Complete Evolution Worksheets using Chap 15 in your text book. These are due June 3 (B), June 4(W) || Invasive species Fieldtrip! See the prelab sheet for what to bring and be on time - go to advisor for attendance. || May 29 (W), May 30 (B) 1. Fill in the Biochemical cycle terms, using the word bank for each, on the note packet provided last class. (do __not__ do the flow charts on the back of the 1st page). Use your text and watch at least one of each of the biochemical cycle animations. to help you understand the cycles. (you do not need to do the questions that are listed on that page- we will address them in class). Stop where the notes switch to pollution.
 * || MONDAY JUNE 10: ALL CLASSES
 * June 5(B), June 6(W)
 * June 3(B), June 4(B)
 * May 31(W)
 * May 29 (W), May 30 (B)
 * May 28 ( B & W)

2. READ this [|news article on green crabs] just released this weekend. Based on your observations during the fieldtrip do you think Falmouth landing has a low, medium or high problem with these crabs? Did you observe any mussels( the threatened species) in your research area? || 1. Immune system quiz
 * May 22(W), May 23(B)

2. Prelab for the Invasive species research fieldtrip- class activities. See [|your Team]here

3. To prepare for doing high quality work while in the field, explore this link: [|Best Vital signs] to see expectations for photos/observations/field notes/sketches || May 24(W),May 28(B) Use the provided powerpoint packet to **fill in 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 HW but you should view the next slides on threats to biodiversity, stopping at Pollution Threats. There is a **link to 'Hot Spots" to view-** scroll down on that page to see that. There is also a **link to the "Arctic Seed Vault" to view.** There are a few pictures that would not upload- we'll see those in class.

__** ALL CLASSES: May 28 **__ Ecology notes || May 22(W), May 23(B) 1. Study the [|review]for the // immune system/disease quiz will be next class.// //2.// Read the [|prelab for the fieldtrip]to prepare for the prelab class activity. Read [|background info]on invasive species. || 1. Finish Immune notes and review- see check in, go over the worksheets 2. Ecology- basic principles || May 20(W), May 21(B) 1. Listen to the [|Radiobroadcast]and answer the questions. Print and be prepared to share. (check grade) 2. Learn more about [|greenhouse effect]and answer the questions. Be prepared to discuss. 3.Study the [|review]for the // immune system/disease quiz -it will be next Wed/Thurs// //3.// Return the signed **permission slip- they are due!** || 1. Open ning and graph quiz (you do not need to study anything- just be familiar with the ning to find info) 2. Frog dissection || May 16(W), May 17(B) 1. Please get the **field trip permission** slip signed. 2. Start to Study the [|review]for the // immune system/disease quiz will be May 20/21 )// 3. Make a copy, type answers(or hand write if want) and **print** the [|Chap 2 HW.](check grade for 10 pts). 4. View this video on [|Biodiversity and climate change], then answer these [|questions-], **print** and be prepared to share in class (check grade for 7 pts ). || Immune system notes || May 14(W), May 15(B) 1. Read over the immune system notes. Review the [|Immune response animation]. Look at the [|quiz review] (this quiz will be next week). 2. Fill in the worksheet attached to the notes titled Mapping disease //(**K2**, you got this separately- do only the one side of your 2sided worksheet)//
 * review the lab before coming to the fieldtrip and be sure to have the required materials and appropriate clothing! BE ON TIME TUESDAY- we take attendance at 7:40 IN ADVISOR and then get on bus and leave!! ||
 * May 20(W), May 21(B)
 * ~ ==Immune system and disease== ||~  ||
 * May 16(W), May 17(B)
 * May (14(W), May 15(B)
 * May 10(W),May 13(B)

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).

4. To prepare for the frog dissection, please read the following Dissection introduction

5. Read over the disease categories to revisit the info on your disease, especially epidemiology- be prepared for the open ning quiz for NEXT CLASS.

6. Please get the **field trip permission** slip signed. || Immune system and disease notes || May 10(W),May 13(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 answers will not register and be saved without an account. Your name and results will be sent to me. 2. Do the provided worksheet handouts -checked grade. 3. If your backstory and responses are not done yet, be sure they are done by the end of the day.(May 8/9) || 1.Genetics Exam 2. Work on graph when done and / or responses and backstory part 2. || May 8 (W), May 9 (B) 1. All **responses** due to the other 4 categories of your disease. Please see "events" tab on the main page of the Ning and "view all". Click on the assignment to see the details. You have until the end of the day. 2. **Backstory part 2**. See the Ning events details. You have until the end of the day. 2. **Graph due at the beginning of class**- Please **print before you come to class- black and white**. See the graph criteria (no data table needs to be made, only the graph) READ the criteria. Take care of zeroes and year issues BEFORE you make the graph. Omit grid lines and legend, make titles and subtitles AS you make it- easier than doing it later. || 1. More ning instruction. Work in class on the primary post-due today (end of day is 11:59pm!) See the EVENTS section for details in the ning. 2. Show notes, resources posted for a grade. Be sure the backstory has been posted. 2. Epidemiology members get data for group and post
 * May 8(W),May 9(B)
 * ~ GENETICS/GENETIC ENGINEERING ||~  ||
 * May 6 (W), May 7 (B)
 * May 2 (W),May 3(B)

Open Study session on the 2nd || May 6 (W), May 7 (B) 1. Genetics Exam next class 2. Work on graph of data- //due class after next//. - see descriptor for details. It is best done in Open Office and then save on a blank document, full page. Data for graph has been shared with you from epidemiology group member(after they have met with me in class or Mr Hill has met his class- watch for email attachment from that person). || 1.[|Review for genetics exam]and blue sheet check in. 2. Disease assigned, ning accounts set up and disease project descriptor discussed. 3. Be sure to turn in your seedling lab by the end of the school day. Paper clip all labs for one group together please.
 * Apr 30(W),May 1(B)

NOTE: there will be 2 after school open study help sessions for the exam: Wed. 1st with Mr Hill and Thurs 2nd with Mrs Raines- feel free to attend either or both! || May 2(W),May 3(B) 1. 3 annotated resources posted for disease-follow directions given in class! These will be graded. See the rubric. 2. Take notes on your assigned part of the disease- see product descriptor for more info. These will be shown to the instructor for HW grade. See the rubric. 3. Back story part 1 posted. This will be graded.See the rubric.

4. Study for test for May 6/7 For extra practice try the additional problems in your HW problem packet and then check for [|answers here]. The order of the problems may be different. || **Seedling lab**- finding genotype based on phenotype. (reminder- all test makeups done by today !) || Apr 30(W),May 1(B) 1. All seedling labs due by end of school day- be sure to complete the extension as well, //**individual for HC**// and //**choice of individual or group for CP.**// NOTE: If you were **absent** for the lab see me immediately about how to get it done- the seedlings will die very soon. Class data can be accessed [|here].
 * Apr 26(W), Apr 29(B)

2. **[|Study for genetic exam]** May 6/7 || 1. Worksheet shared 2. **Bloodline activity** || Apr 26(W), Apr 29(B) 1. Complete **blood line worksheets**//- do the last page hand out on making the Keller pedigree, finish the rules and other pedigrees.// NOTE: if you were **absent** and/or wish to review the details and diagrams, here is a [|link to the slides]. Absentees please see me for a worksheet or create your own for the slides that ask you to do punnet sq., rules and pedigrees.
 * Apr. 24(W), Apr 25(B)

//2. As needed, finish the Dragon genetics- follow instructions given in class. MUST be done by end of Friday.//

3. **Study for genetics test.** Need more help? go [|here]for a tutorial. Also go to the Genetics wiki page for helpful links and practice problems/tutorials. || 1. Go over quizzes/wrap up genetic notes [|2. Dragon Genetics] activity begun in class || A pr 24(W),Apr 25(B) 1. Complete Dragon genetics- be sure it has been shared with me and please uncheck the email notify. (Koalas: see the email about the fixes made since class and update your document!!) Here is the [|Scoring rubric] for this activity- be sure to be in the exceeds column- note that **half the score** is in the explanations and use of evidence! 2. Fill out the pedigree worksheet, both sides- check grade. 3. Look over all genetic problems and notes- start to **prepare for a test.** || 1. Go over HW ( engineering quiz grades are posted-see me for makeup if you need it- we will go over them after vacation) 2. Finish Genetic notes and practice problems || ENJOY VACATION! (those who needed to do makeup on checked HW problems show me next class or before vacation) || 1. Genetic engineering quiz 2. Continue genetic problems 3. Parent genotype with parent survey || Apr 10 (W), Apr 11(B) 1.Do Genetic HW problems, #1-4 Monohybrid; #1 X-linkage; 2. Complete the family "Future children" page through tasting PTC. 3. Review all notes so far on genetic problems. 4. Review the terms at the top of the HW page- see the vocab sheet. Need more help? go [|here]for a tutorial. Also go to the Genetics wiki page for helpful links and practice problems/tutorials. || 1. Questions on genetic engineering? 2. Genetics notes
 * Apr 22(W),Apr 23(B)
 * Apr 10(W),Apr11(B)
 * Apr 8(W),Apr 9(B)
 * 1) 1 -2 Blood types; #1 &2 dihybrid.
 * Apr 4(W), Apr 5(B)
 * monohybrid crosses

3. Personal Trait survey || Apr 8(W),Apr9(B) 1. Do the survey of traits with parent(s). See these links for colorblindness and the reference for traits. 2. Prepare for the [|engineering quiz.] || 1. Finish engineering notes 2. HW questions checked and gone over (the ones from last week), group work to help review together. Go over graded lab questions. 3. Blue sheet check-in 4. Begin genetics.(if time) || Apr 4(W), Apr 5(B) 1. Continue Studying for Genetic engineering quiz. 2. Read p 277-282 as a background for next class. || Complete the lab;all questions and graphs done. See this [|gel example]to use as alternate if your gel did not work. Follow instructions given in class. || Apr 2(W),Apr3 (B) 1. Review all notes to date, including the 2 online labs and the restriction enzyme activity. 2. HC-finish individual graphs to turn in if not done in class. || 1. [|Electrophoresis lab] 2. Restriction enzyme activity || Mar 29 (W), Apr 1(B) 1. Review the steps to [|clone a gene]. Do the [|Clone a gene activity]. When you have completed it, take a screen shot. 2. Watch this video on [|engineering bacteria]to clone genes. Write down at least 5 applications for this technology. 3. Read this article on [|autism and gene studies]. What key technology is being used to discover its cause and genetic connection? (add this answer to the #2 answers) 4. Complete your assigned questions for the group lab ( all except 2,3,4 and HC of electrophoresis section) || 1. PCR lab- see[| lab groups] 2. Prep activity for electrophoresis 3. Clarifying questions within groups 4. next notes || Mar27(W),Mar 28(B) 1. Read over "lab" on [|restriction enzymes] 2. W**atch the 3 animations linked in the lab** to prepare for class.
 * 1 Choose: [|Observable traits]to see a slide show of some of the traits.
 * 2 [|Colorblindness] (ishara test)- be honest, only 3 sec. to read each!
 * 3 Read [|PTC genetics] and find out the advantage of having the gene to taste bitter things. Be prepared to discuss.
 * Apr 2(W),Apr3 (B)
 * Mar 29(W), Apr 1(B)
 * Start to prepare for an [|engineering quiz.]. (we will finish notes next class).
 * Mar 27(W), Mar 28(B)
 * Mar 25(W), Mar 26(B)

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. Finish presenting cancer 2. Check in cancer Quiz 3. PCR and genetic engineering notes || Mar 25(W),Mar 26(B) 1. Review replication and PCR notes -come with questions you have that need clarification 2. Watch the [|animation on PCR] to review from class, then write a 2-3 sentence summary of the process that could explain it to a friend in simple terms. 3. Read over the [|PCR lab]for next class. 4. View this [|animation on electrophoresis-] if your class has had this in notes already, use this as review. If your class has not had them yet, use this to prepare for the upcoming lab and notes. In either case, come with questions you have that need clarification. || 1. Team work on cancer presentation 2. Teams present || Mar 14(W), Mar 18(B) Review Cancer notes, animations-be prepared for a short check in [|quiz on cancer.] || 1. Finish notes on cancer 2. Work in teams on cancer "experiment". || Mar 12(W), Mar 13(B) Work on your assigned task for the group presentation. See the [|presentation requirements]. Be prepared for possibly presenting next class. You will have time in class to finish preparing presentation and organize.[| See rubric.] || 1. DNA/RNA test (45min) 2. Open notes individual assessment for heart unit(rest of class) 3. Begin research on assigned cancer. Start by reading these 3 articles on cancer to prepare for class: [|Cancer mutation study], [|Carcinogens],[| Identifying carcinogens.] || Mar 8(W) Mar11(B) 1. Watch the [|Cancer video] (Kahn academy) and [|this one] (TED). Jot down **key terms** associated with cancer and brief definitions. If you missed the one in class or want to review it again, watch it here- [|why cancer goes amok]. 2. Finish reading the articles if not done. **Do research** into assigned carcinogen to bring to [|your team.] Good resources : NIH, WHO, CDC, American Cancer Society, Cancer Community center, WebMD a. Take brief notes(bullets are good) on your topic (cause, effects, treatment, when and who gets it, how common) into a googledoc to share with your group. You can split up the research or all do all subtopics. b. If done on 1 shared document, then color code your contribution- this is a checked HW. Invite me! PLEASE NO EMAIL NOTIFY!! || 1. Questions on test? Go over HW and Use [|shared DNA test review questions] to prepare for test. 2. Answers to Level 5 & 6. [|In Maine news!!] 3. Cancer Unit begun- agree /disagree- what do you know? Investigating cancer. || Mar 6(W), Mar7 (B) 1. Prepare for DNA/RNA test 2. Open notes individual assessment for heart unit || 1. Level 6. All levels turned completed and turned in. || Mar 4(W), Mar 5(B) 1. Do DNA structure and terms review in note packet. 2. Complete the central dogma diagram worksheet. 3. Review all notes and animations on DNA/RNA (see DNA link on the left) and the [|test review] 4. Finish Level 6 if not done during class.
 * Mar 14(W), Mar 18(B)
 * Mar 12(W), Mar 13(B)
 * Mar 8(W), Mar11(B)
 * ~ ==DNA,RNA and Proteins== ||~  ||
 * Mar 6(W), Mar7 (B)
 * Mar 4(W), Mar 5(B)
 * Feb 29(B)

NOTE: There will be an after school open help session from 2:30-3:00 on Tuesday the 5th || B: 1. HW checked and shared as small groups 2. Review protein synthesis/finish notes 3. Level 5
 * Feb 27(B), Feb 28(W)

W: 1. HW checked 2. Level 6. All levels turned completed and turned in. || Feb 29(B), Mar 4(W) 1. Review all notes on DNA/RNA and the [|test review] || B: DNA/RNA notes finished W: review protein synthesis, begin Level 5and (6 if time). Go HERE for labs and video links.
 * Feb 25(B), Feb 26(W)

B & W: Flow chart activity A recap and A Survey || Feb 27(B),Feb 28(W) PLUS do the following: 1. Read p. 336-340 to help review from the protein notes 2. Watch this animation for review: [|Visualizing Transcription and translation]
 * B:** Do the animation and worksheet work on replication from before vacation if you have not done it yet( see below Feb15 W)
 * ALL (B & W)**

3. Practice [|making a protein] Make a screen shot when it tells you the protein is completed. //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.//

4//.// Review the DNA/RNA notes- Design one test question on DNA/RNA **__structure__** and one on **__protein synthesis__** and write them HERE || 1.DNA/RNA notes 2.HW checked and shared as small groups || NO HOMEWORK- ENJOY YOUR VACATION!! || (W) 1. View the guest speaker video 2. Complete the team summary of level 1-4 3. DNA/RNA structure (B) 1. Share answers, get approval of level 4 and then Write the team summary of level 1-4 2. DNA/RNA Structure and DNA replication || Feb 15 (W) CP: view this [|DNA replication animation] and fill out the 2 sided worksheet given in class HC: view the above and then view the more [|detailed version of replication]and answer the provided worksheet.
 * Feb 15(W)
 * Feb 13(W), Feb14(B)
 * View the following and fill out the worksheets:**

(W) 1. Share level 3 with group, do level 4 2. Evidence discussion and team summary of 1-4 (when done with level 4) Go HERE for labs and video links. (B) 1. Energy test 2. Work on level 4 3. Guest Doctor! || Feb 13(W), Feb 14(B) Complete level 4 if not done yet || 1. Energy test 2. (W) Heart unit:view the real hearts and vessel slides. Go HERE for labs and video links. Continue with Level 4. || Feb 11 (W), Feb12(B) 1.DNA preassessment 2. Revisit the tree hypothesis 3. Heart unit:view the real hearts and vessel slides Go HERE for labs and video links. 4. Continue with Level 4. || Feb 7(W),Feb 8 (B) 1. (B& W) Study for Energy and enzyme test here is a really good,friendly [|review of respiration] here is one for [|photosynthesis] 2. (W) Finish the Level 2 heart structure sheet if not done in class. Turn it in for a check before preceeding to the real heart viewing. || 1. Questions on the test? Revisit the tree hypothesis (2W) 2. DNA preassessment(W) 3. Begin Heart Disease unit- see your [|lab group here] Go HERE for labs and video links || (B & W) Study for the test!! Feb 6(B) Finish the Level 2 heart structure sheet if not done in class. Turn it in for a check before preceeding to the real heart viewing. || 1. Wrap up respiration as needed 2. Role play 3. Class check in on the 2 quizzes, go over enzyme labs 4. Group study for review for test 5. Question time as a class || Jan 4(B), Jan 5(W) Study for the test- it will be Thurs,Feb 7(W) and Fri.,Feb 8(B)
 * Blue day classes**: Your choice to do the above before ( or during) vacation- it will be due on Wed. after vacation along with some additional work on Protein synthesis- see above. ||
 * Feb 11(W), Feb 12(B)
 * Feb 7(W)
 * 1) Read [|"How to Build a Dog"]
 * 2) Answer the following questions, "What is the primary difference between the genes for traits of a dog and the genes for traits of a human?" How has man effected the evolution of the dog?" "What is the benefit to studying dog genetics?" (for discussion sharing only)
 * 3) Read over pp171 & 329-332 to prepare for some DNA notes.
 * 4) Watch this [|Journey into DNA perspective-] - keep hitting the + button to get the big picture of what we are studying. ||
 * Feb 6(B only)
 * Feb 4(B), Feb 5(W)
 * ~ ==Cell Energy== ||~  ||
 * Jan 31(B), Feb 1(W)

OPEN HELP SESSION next TUESDAY after school || 1. Finish respiration if needed 2. Do the respiration charts and fill in HW sheets || Jan 31(B) Feb 1 (W) 1. Make your own copy of the Energy Test [|Review]and make a study guide with answers. 2. Highlight the items you have questions on/need help with to answer- you will be working to answer these as a study group.
 * Jan29(B), Jan 30 (W)

NOTE: there will be an open help session for the test on (TBA). The Test will be (TBA) || 1. Review: role play 2. Take Photosynthesis Check in Quiz 3. Finish going over discussion of HW from last class (if needed) 4. Respiration begun: how do we get out the energy that was stored? || Jan 29(B), Jan 30(W) 1. Watch this [|summary of cellular respiration] and this more detailed [|overview of respiration]. 2. Do this [|interactive] that compares Photosynthesis and Respiration. Take a screen shot when you get it all correct. Use your text to help if needed. 3. Do the worksheet handed out in class. || 1. Review and finish photosynthesis 2. Check and discuss HW || Due Jan 25(B), Jan 28(W) 1. Be prepared for a photosynthesis check in quiz- use your photos and and notes and focus on the big picture- reactants, products, where, basic processes Here are some review games to help you prepare and review! Have fun! 1. Check in ** quiz on enzymes ** 2. [|Englemann's experiment] (see this animation and try analysis questions) 3. Photosynthesis: how is energy trapped and stored? An activity || Due Jan 23 (B), Jan 24(W) 1.Read p 216-228 for a background on photosynthesis- look at the"big picture", not the details! Write **2 questions** you still have about the process. 2.Learn about dealing with [|excess carbon in our atmosphere] and answer the questions. These will be a checked grade. Be prepared to discuss. 3. If not done in class, finish Englemann analysis questions for discussion. || 1. Go over cell division test 2. Group work to finish lab 3. Finish enzyme notes || Jan 18 (B), Jan 22 (W) Study all enzyme notes for a check in quiz next class || Enzyme lab || Jan 16(B), Jan 17(W) Finish lab questions- refer to the shared data for your class to do some of the analysis. [|Jellyfish,] [|Bison], [|Koalas,] [|Turtles]
 * Jan 25(B) Jan 28 (W)
 * Jan 23 (B), Jan 24(W)
 * 1) [|Photosynthesis Review Game]
 * 2) [|Photosynthesis Review Game #2]
 * 3) [|Soccer game] ||
 * Jan 18(B), Jan 22(W)
 * Jan 16(B), Jan 17(W)
 * Jan 14(B), Jan 15(W)

Reminder- QUARTER IS ENDING-all make ups for the division test to be done by Friday! ||

Cell Division
||~  || 1. Cell division test 2. Experimental design 3. Prep [|enzyme lab]- || Jan 14(B), Jan 15(W) 1. Read Chap 6.2 (p.156-160) and 35.1 (p. 1020-24) 2. Read your assigned lab again for next class. 3. Fill out the prelab questions- these will be checked for WH check grade. || PROJECT DUE 1. Enzyme notes and a reaction demo 2. Writing a hypothesis and designing an experiment || Jan 10(B), Jan 11(W) Study for [|Cell Division test] || 1. Review for [|Cell Division test] 2. Introduction to cell energy: Enzyme's role in cell reactions || Jan 8(B), Jan 9(W) Good Gamete project due || 1. Go over test 2. role play mitosis/meiosis 3. Work on Good gamete project || Jan 4(B), Jan 7(W) 1. Review all notes on Cell division-begin to prepare for test. 2. a. Complete the reproduction [|observation organizer:]for meiosis column(you have already made a copy of this)-be prepared to share it in class -please do not share it on line with me-I will just check it in class. b. Enter the "I think/I wonder" questions and thoughts you wrote while watching the mitosis and meiosis and sea urchin videos during the lab into this [|shared organizer]. Be sure to add yours under the right class set. 3. Work on gamete project- it will be due Jan 8(B), Jan 9(W). || 1. Meiosis notes 2. Begin work in class on the Good Gamete project. See [|project descriptor]and see Rubric || HAVE GREAT VACATION!! || 1. Cell transport test 2. Mitosis notes || No HW! || 1.[| Potato Engineering Mission]: Why does a cell need to divide? [|Class data results] 2. Revisit the embryos-what do we know so far? Add to the organizer and share questions 3. Cell division notes || Dec 18(B) Dec19(W) Study for transport 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. See the cell wiki page for more resources, self quizzes, etc. || 1. Sea Urchin lab. For links to the videos see [|Ques. #3], [|Ques. #5] and [|Ques #7] || Dec 14(B) Dec17(W) 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.
 * Jan 10(B), Jan 11(W)
 * Jan 8(B), Jan 9 (W)
 * Jan 4(B), Jan 7(W)
 * Jan 2(B), Jan 3(W)
 * Dec 20(B), Dec 21(W)
 * Dec 18(B), Dec 19(W)
 * Dec 14(B) Dec17(W)
 * Dec 12(B) Dec 13(W)

2. Read 9.3 section. ||

Cell Transport
||~  || 1.Group work to clarify concepts and other review activities. 2.[| Diffusion analogy]discussion 3.Prep for a test. 4.Prepare for Sea Urchin lab/cell division: pre-assessment || Dec 12(B) Dec 13(W) 1. **View on line videos** and **begin an** [|observation organizer:]
 * Dec 10(B) Dec 11(W)
 * 1) 1 [|General Overview]of cell cycle and division
 * 2) 2 [|Mitosis 3D animation] (be sure the sound is on- on 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 9.2 about mitosis as a prep for lab. __Fill in the organizer__ under just the **mitosis** column. || 1.Finish notes || DUE Dec 10(B) Dec 11(W) 1. Review all notes to date and write down any questions you have- these will be discussed in groups. 2.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. || 1. Finish presentations. 2.Revise cell model after finish and recap of diffusion experiments presentations and observation of Lipid demo. 3. Notes and review of cell transport methods and go over homework worksheet from last class in groups. 4. View class analogies on diffusion(if time). || DUE Dec 6(B) Dec 7 (W) 1. Go to this on line practice to [|Build a membrane.] -you will not successfully build until you are through question 8 of 10--take a screen shot of the page that says congratulations on completing the membrane. You will need the membrane screen shot to study for the test! THEN Continue on to finish all 10 questions. 2. Review all notes to date and write down any questions you have- these will be discussed in groups. 3. Be prepared for a short check in quiz on diffusion based on the labs and this HW. || 1. Go over cell exams and bacteria/virus model analyses. 2. Labs checked at beginning of group time then t urn in diffusion lab questions after group discussion. 3. Presentations by each diffusion lab group-see [|rubric] 4. Revise cell model after recap of diffusion experiments and observation of Lipid demo. || DUE Dec 4(B) Dec 5(W) 1. Read Chap 7.4: p 205-207. Bring in any questions you have about the reading and any other terms introduced in this unit. 2. Review cell diffusion terms to date and direction molecules move based on concentration for a HW quiz.
 * Dec 6(B) Dec 7 (W)
 * Diffusion and membrane HW check in quiz
 * Dec 4(B) Dec 5(W)
 * Nov 30 (B) Dec 3(W)

NOTE: makeups for cell exam must be completed in one week: by Dec 7(B), Dec 10(W). Please see me first for what you need to restudy. || Cell Membrane labs: What types of substances can cross the cell membrane? What effect does concentration have on diffusion rate and or direction? || Nov 30(B), Dec 3(W) 1. Finish the lab questions for HW as needed 2. Using the [|provided template] for a group presentation of the lab results (one member make a copy and add your lab title and class after the colon), prepare a BRIEF presentation for the class. Divide the tasks, sharing the document so all can view and edit (be sure to share it with me as well- please uncheck email notification). 3. View the animations and answer the questions in this [|worksheet]. These will be checked, then discussed in groups. (You may watch animations together during the lab wait times, but answers should be your own) Share your answers with me on line. Please follow the renaming instructions and uncheck the email notification! || Intro 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 in any way! 2. **Read** the provided [|lab protocol assigned] to your group in preparation for next class**.** (Pick up the specific hard copy protocol in class before leaving!) **.** Cell test || NO HW! Happy Thanksgiving! || 1. Bactera/Virus analysis activity 2. Review for test || Nov 19(B) Nov 20 (W) Cell test || 1. Bacteria/virus model due with key 2. Activities to practice for test on structures and functions || Nov 15(B), Nov 16(W) Start studying for the test :Nov 19(B) Nov 20 (W). Use your notes and see the corrected [|Venn diagram]see the [|Cell Test Review] and see these Cell Lab corrections documents and review your labs (2W and 5W you will get these back next class but can pick them up Thurs if want earlier). 1. Go over Biochem test 2. Cell parts quiz #2 3. Finish cell notes: bacteria vs viruses and endosymbiont theory 4. Begin [|Bacteria/Virus project]Go here to get you [|assigned organism] || DUE Tues.Nov 13 (B), Wed Nov 14(W) Bacteria/virus project due- See [|grading sheet] to check your work before submission.
 * Nov 28(B) Nov 29(W)
 * Nov 26(B) Nov 27(W)
 * Demos || DUE Nov 28(B) Nov 29 (W)
 * 3.** **Read** chap 7.4 p.201-205. Jot down new terms and definitions you will need to learn for this unit. ||
 * ~ ==Cell structure and function== ||~  ||
 * Nov 19(B) Nov 20 (W)
 * Nov 15(B), Nov 16(W)
 * Nov 13 (B), Nov 14 (W)
 * Students in the play see me for options on the test date if needed** ||
 * Nov 8(B), Nov 9 (W)

NOTE: All Biochem test makeups to be completed by Nov 16 - please see me ASAP to discuss what you are need to makeup (option for anyone with less than 38/45) || 1. Notes continued 2. Paramecium lab (and do Amoeba if needed) || DUE Thurs Nov 8 (B),Fri Nov 9(W) 1. Finish lab(s) if needed.ALL Ameba and Paramecium due in now. ( Absentees- see me ASAP- the organisms won't last beyond this week! ) 2. [|Build cells activity]: go to this link, build each cell type and take screen shots of successfully completed ones to show me 3. [|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). 4. Prepare for [|cell parts quiz #2]: Go here to see the list of parts to learn to recognize and there will be a link to 2 very good on line practice activities to help you. || 1. Go over lab assessment 2. Cell Quiz 3. Analogies collected-please print 4. Notes continued || DUE Tues Nov 6 (B),Nov7 Wed (W) Finish Ameba lab to turn in. All those doing the digital version please be sure to have your labeled diagram printed and attached to the lab. (Jellyfish- you will have time to do some in class for those who had trouble getting the Ameba. All others due at beginning of class) || 1. Biochemistry test [|1. Do cell parts analogy HW (5 pts)] 2. Be prepared for a cell quiz **(5 pts) on the organelles so far- review notes and lab- recognize the cell part and know if it is in a prokaryote, eukaryote or both and what organelles are shared by all cells.** || What can cells do that we can do? 1. Cells notes 2. Onion cell lab || DUE Wed Oct 31(B), Thurs Nov 1 (W) Biochemistry test next class. ** See the [|Review],labs, notes and worksheets and revisit the animations.**
 * Nov 6(B), Nov 7(W)
 * Nov 2(B, )Nov 5(W)
 * Oct 31,Wed(B),Nov 1(W)
 * 2. Cell notes continued (if time) **
 * 3. makeups on lab assessment **
 * 4. Survey **
 * 5. Begin HW ** || DUE Nov 1 Thurs, (W); Nov 2 Fri (B)
 * Oct 26(W), Oct 29


 * Please turn in your** onion lab **if you kept it to finish up.**

1. Lab assessment 2. Calibrate your computer for the digital microscopes- follow these[| Calibration Instructions] 3. Begin cells unit : an overview cool video! || DUE Oct 26(W), Oct 29 (B) Cells : Read Section 7.2-7.3 (pp 187-200) Complete the Venn Diagram on cells (checked)- suggested you do it in pencil to allow for corrections later and write small!. || 1. Go over labs and worksheets 2. prep for test: [|Review] 3. Check all data || DUE Wed. Oct 24(W), Thurs. Oct 25(B) 1.Look over all labs and data- be prepared for an individual lab assessment, open lab notes. link to the [|class data]and the [|food labels] (note- you will be given access to the food labels when taking the test) 2. Begin to study for the test for next week NOTE: Open Help sessions : Tuesday, 2:30, room 500 (Hill) and Wednesday 2:30, room 501(Raines)- you are welcome to either session, does not matter which teacher you have. || 1. Protein notes 2. Post data for class 3. Share lab questions and turn in. 4. Share all worksheets and go over the carbs/lipids answers 5. Practice food label reading || DUE Mon Oct 22 (W), Tues Oct 23 (B) Look over all labs and data- be prepared for an individual lab assessment, open lab notes. (moved to next class to allow more preparation) || 1. Group work: amino acid models and view animations: a. All **: [|view this animation]- watch both carbs and amino acids and the protein, lipid and carb ones [|at this site]. (scroll down slightly to see the links for them- click on the round play button for each) discuss and check that all group understands what is happening**
 * NOTE: ** Due to the day off, the white day classes' test was moved to Thurs. **//Blue day classes do still have your test on Wed. since we reviewed a week ago//.** ||
 * Oct 24(W), Oct 25(B)
 * Oct 22(W), Oct 23(B)
 * ~ ==Biochemistry== ||~  ||
 * Oct 17(4B) Oct 18(W), Oct 19 (2B)
 * Oct 15(B)/ Oct 16(W)
 * b.** CP**:view [|this animation]**
 * c.** HC**:[| view this animation] Try the questions at the end to self quiz.**
 * 2. [|Biochem term review:]assign words to each member in a shared doc and these will be shared next class**
 * 3. Sharing of worksheets: NOTE- go here to help see the color versions of the molecules:**
 * [|3D pictures of macromolecules]**
 * [|2D Pictures of macromolecules]**
 * 4. Conduct Protein lab and answer group lab questions(graded)**
 * 5. [|class data]submission (if time)**

1. Protein worksheet and attach diagrams.(checked) 2. Complete for a check grade the “ [|Building macromolecules Online Practice HW”] 3. Optional- quiz yourself with this [|self quiz] or [|interactive chart] 4. If the protein/nucleic acid lab questions did not get done, finish those- You will check in with your group briefly and then handed in for a grade. 5. Fill in any biochem terms you were assigned for the group in the shared doc- please color code who did what and invite me to the doc..
 * IF time: Protein notes; video on Corn and hair!** || DUE Wed. Oct 17(4B)/Thurs Oct 18 (W)/Oct 19(2B)

4B- you may have some class time after the PSAT, we'll work on the lab questions and post data. If no time, then all this is due Friday. || 1. Check in quiz on carbs and lipids (graded) 2. Investigating nucleic acids lab 3. Group work on carbs/lipids lab 4. Worksheets checked for completion || DUE Mon Oct 15(B)/Tues Oct 16 (W) 1. Fill in the nucleic acids worksheet and attach nucleotide diagrams. 2. Review the notes/worksheets to date on carbs, lipids and nucleic acids. Note the major differences in structure. || 1. Go over graded work 2. Compare analogies 3. What are lipids? Modeling and lab test || DUE Thurs Oct 11(B)/ Fri Oct 12 (W) Fill in the Lipids worksheet and attach lipid diagrams. Review the major differences between carbs and lipids as to structure, function and monomer(subunit). || 1. Check in quiz for 6.3 2. What are carbs? Structure modeling and Food lab || DUE Tues Oct 9(B)/Wed Oct 10 (W) Fill in the Carbs worksheet and attach the carb diagrams. || 1. Review Basic chem concepts of atomic structure, acid/base; polarity; hydrogen,covalent and ionic bonding 2. View animations on carbon || DUE Thurs Oct 4(B)/Fri Oct 5 (W) 1. **If not done yet, read 6.3 and do the 6 questions at the end of that section.** 2. **Read 6.4 and Answer this question: How are a beaded necklace, a bicycle chain and brick wall like a macromolecule? Add this answer to your 6.3 HW.** 1. Pre assessment of basic chemistry 2. Discussion of basic chem concepts || Read 6.3 and answer the 6 questions at the end of the section. (assigned by substitute)- if not done, that is okay- it is reassigned again next class. || 1. Life Exam 2. Pasteur video; finish abiogenesis 3. Origins || Due Fri 28(B)/Mon Oct 1 Read Chap 14 and look over the abiogenesis and origins notes so far to be prepared for a group work time next class. (POSTPONED) || 1. Go over graded work 2. Abiogenesis and some key experiments 3. [|Practice question review] for test || Due Wed 26(B)/Thur (W)27 Life Exam - see the [|Test review]plus your labs (Biodiversity lab and cricket lab for life traits application; the adaptations and gallery walk for themes and traits application) and the practice exam questions; see the [|Jeopardy review game] || NO HW- study for the test Suggestion- see this [|Jeopardy review game]as a self study- can change the team number and play with a friend or a group or have it be 1 team and challenge yourself! || 1. Applying the themes and life traits: a [|Gallery walk]- group analysis questions completed in class and submitted as a shared googledoc.
 * Oct 11 (B)/Oct 12 (W)
 * Oct 9(B)/Oct 10(W)
 * Oct 4 (B)/Oct 5(W)
 * Oct 2(B)/Oct 3(W)
 * 3. Try to think of another analogy besides chains, necklaces and walls that illustrates the same concept. Submit your macromolecule analogy here.**
 * 4. Study for a short HW check in quiz on section 6.3.** ||
 * Sept 28 (B)/ Mon Oct 1
 * ~ ==LIFE== ||~  ||
 * Sept 26(B)/27(W)
 * Sept 24(B)/25(W)
 * Sept 21 (W)- please see below, listed with Sept 18. || Due Mon(B)24/Tues(W)25 :
 * Sept 19 (W)/20 (B)

2.Fluid Imaging demonstration conducted by Victoria Kurtz. || see HW listed below for Thurs(B) and Fri(W) classes || 1. 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. 2. Go over all graded work handed back 3. Life unit review game (if time) || DUE Thurs 20(B), Fri 21 (W) 1.Test prep:** study the notes packet, Chap 1 and Chap 17. Complete and submit the practice question form, by end of advisor time on your due date so it is ready to use by all class members to prepare for test. 2. See the [|Test review] and your packet of notes, the biodiversity lab, gallery walk, cricket lab and adaptation activity to help prepare for the test. || 1 Finish classifying notes and organization 3. Adaptation activity || DUE Tues 18(B), Wed19(W) Chap 17- see [|this worksheet] from the text. You may make a copy for yourself, type in answers and then print or print it and then hand write, but please hand in a hard copy. || Sept 12/13 1. Theme notes finished 2. How are organisms classified? 3. Lab analysis group work completed and turned in || Fri 14(B), Mon 17(W) NO HOMEWORK DUE! ||
 * Sept 18(B)/21(W)
 * Sept 14/17
 * Summer photo Project due at beginning of class
 * Sept 10/11

1.Life traits review and Theme notes 2. Biodiversity lab work continued || Wed 12(B), Thurs13(W) ***Completed lab due next class by end of class**: Write up all parts of the lab completed so far(do b,e,f,g) and own data table complete. Bring any questions you have to next class- time will be given to work on identification and share analysis. See the lab instructions in the **[|Biodiversity lab]** handout. See the [|pond photos] to help in your analysis.
 * A quick review quiz

* Summer photo Project due at beginning of class || 1. Finish Cricket lab
 * Sept 6/7

2. Introduction to the use of microscopes

3. Using observation skills to investigate biodiversity while comparing different water environments. || Mon10 (B) ; Tues11 (W) * **READ** Basic Bio Info : Go over this [|handout] and the grading method with your parents and show them how to access this wiki and how it is set up. Both you and they **__sign the sheet__** handed out in class. **Bring any questions** you or your parents have to class.

1. Observation-what types of observational data are useful? How do we communicate our observations? *Popcorn activity
 * Reminder: Summer photo Project due next class : Wed 12(B), Thurs13(W) ||
 * Sept 4/5

2. Life traits - What makes something alive? A story

3. Observing a living organism: Cricket Lab || DUE Thurs 6(B); Fri 7(W) *Personal Photo turned in: See the descriptor for the personal 3x 5 photo. and fill out the info sheet handout.

*Notebook prepared for a check grade: See the handout titled Biology materials for the notebook sections- have these ready to use, all labeled, for next class.

*Chap 1-Active reading turned in for a check 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.

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__. ||
 * Work on Summer Photo Project **:** Due Wed 12(B), Thurs13(W)