Welcome to Mrs. Foley's Biology Class!
Biology: 2017-2018
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  • AP Biology 2015-2016
    • Winter Assignment
    • Welcome
    • Topic 1: Chemistry of Life
    • Topic 2: The Cell
    • Topic 3: The Energy of Life
    • Topic 4: Mendalian Genetics
    • Topic 5: Molecular Genetics
    • Topic 6: Mechanisms of Evolution
    • Topic 7: The Evolutionary History of Life
    • Topic 8: Plant Form and Function
    • Topic 9: Animal Form and Function
    • Topic 10: Ecology
    • Review Material
  • Environmental Studies
    • Introduction to Environmental Science
    • Ecology
    • Populations
    • Water, Land, & Air
    • Mineral and Energy Resources
    • Our Health and Our Future
  • Honors Biology
    • Introduction: Biology: Exploring Life
    • Unit 1: The Life of the Cell >
      • Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life
      • Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells
      • Chapter 4: A Tour of the Cell
      • Chapter 5: The Working Cell
      • Chapter 6: How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
      • Chapter 7: Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
    • Unit 2: Cellular Reproduction and Genetics >
      • Chapter 8: The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance
      • Chapter 9: Patterns of Inheritance
      • Chapter 10: Molecular Biology of the Gene
      • BONUS UNIT: DNA & Technology
    • Unit 3: Concepts of Evolution >
      • Chapter 13: How Populations Evolve
      • Chapter 14: The Origin of Species
      • Chapter 15: Tracing Evolutionary History
    • Unit 4: Animals: Form and Function >
      • Chapter 21: Nutrition and Digestion
      • Chapter 22: Gas Exchange
      • Chapter 23: Circulation
      • Chapter 28: Nervous System
    • Unit 5: Ecology >
      • Chapter 36: Population Ecology
      • Chapter 37: Communities and Ecosystems
      • Chapter 38: Conservation Biology
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  • MCAS Review
  • Resources
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November 7-11th
Monday: DNA: Extraction from Strawberries (Lab), Building Models (Class); Read Chapter 12 Pages 338-348 (Complete 12.2 Worksheet)
Tuesday: DNA Replication; Read Chapter 12 Pages 350-353
Wednesday: Protein Synthesis; Read Chapter 13 Pages 362-365
Thursday:  Protein Synthesis #2: Read Chapter 13 Pages 366-371
Friday: No School
October 24th-28th
Monday: Cell Division Exam
Tuesday: Introduction to Genetics Terminology: Potato Activity: Genotype, Phenotype, & Pedigree Charts
Wednesday: Laws of Genetics (Notes); Read Chapter 11 (Pages 308-312): Answer Questions 1 & 2 on Page 312
Thursday:  Laws of Genetics: Law of Dominance, Law of Segregation, & Punnett Squares (Monohybrid Cross)
Friday: Laws of Genetics: Law of Independent Assortment & Punnett Squares (Dihybrid Cross)
October 17th-21st
Monday: Cell Cycle Controls; Read 10.3 pages 286-290 & Answer Questions 1-2 on page 290 (Due Tuesday)
Tuesday: Meiosis & Non-Disjunction; Read 11.4 pages 323-327 & Complete Analyzing Data Activity on page 327 (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday: Compare Mitosis & Meiosis; Karyotype Activity: Complete Karyotype Worksheet Questions (Due Thursday)
Thursday:  Cell Division REVIEW
Friday: Cell Division Exam
October 10th-14th
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Photosynthesis: Stomata Peel Lab & Review for Photosynthesis Exam (Chapter 8)
Wednesday: Photosynthesis Exam
Thursday:  Cell Cycle & Phases of Mitosis; Microscope Activity (Complete Lab Handout for Homework)
Friday:  How Long Does it Take for a Cell to Divide Activity (Reading Assignment TBA)
October 3rd-7th
Monday: ATP, Cell Respiration & Muscle Fatigue Worksheets Due; Cell Respiration of Peas Lab (Due Tuesday)
Tuesday: Cell Respiration Review: Concept Map Activity & Practice Test/Proof of Study
Wednesday: Chapter 9: Cell Respiration Test
Thursday:  Photosynthesis Notes: Homework TBZ
Friday:  No School
 September 26th-September 30th
Monday: Chapter 7: Organelle Structure & Function Exam; Structure of Cell Membrane
Tuesday: Transportation Across Cell Membrane Lab Part I
Wednesday: Transportation Across Cell Membrane Lab Part 2
Thursday:  Osmosis Problems
Friday:  Cell Membrane Quiz
 September 19th-23rd
Monday: Chapter 7: Plant & Animal Cell Color Plates; Organelle Function/Description Worksheet (All 3 Sheets Must be Complete for Tuesday)
Tuesday: Chapter 7: Eukaryotic/Animal Cells Under Microscope: Cheek & Frog's Blood Cells
Wednesday: Chapter 7: Eukaryotic/Plant Cells Under Microscope: Spinach & Onion Cells
Thursday:  Cell Gel Challenge: Bring in Organelle Materials from Home.  Recycled parts/pieces are perfect!  Cell Organelle Power Point
Friday:  Chapter 7 Wrap Up! REVIEW FOR CHAPTER 7 EXAM ON MONDAY!
September 12th-16th
Monday:Chapter 2: Properties of Water: Read Textbook Pgs 40-44; Complete 2.2 Worksheet (Due Tuesday)
Tuesday: Biomolecule PowerPoint & Gizmo Activity (Finish Questions for Wednesday)
Wednesday: Biomolecule Indicator Lab
Thurs: Biomolecules in Food We Eat Lab (Questions Due @ End of Class Period); STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!!!
Friday: CHAPTER 2 EXAM: CHEMISTRY OF LIFE, PROPERTIES OF WATER, BIOMOLECULES
September 5th-9th
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Characteristics of Life Quiz & Fish Lab.  Complete Fish Lab Questions 1-7 (Due Wed)
Wednesday: Formal Fish Lab Write Up (Due Thurs)
Thurs: Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life: Read Textbook Pgs 34-38; Complete 2..1 Worksheet (Due Fri)
Friday:  Molecule Building Activity Questions
August 30th-September 1st:

Tuesday: Organize your Biology Binder into the following sections: Notes, Homework, Labs, Tests/Quizzes; Lab Safety Contract Due Wednesday!
Wednesday: Reading & Reading Guide Questions (Due Thursday)
Thursday: Introduction to Biology & Characteristics of Life Quiz on Tuesday
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