January 5th-9th
This week, we will wrap up Evolution and start the next unit on body systems.
Monday: Evolution of Populations; Hardy Weinberg
Tuesday: Effects of Natural Selection on Phenotypes & Speciation
Wednesday: Evolution Exam
Thursday: Body System #1
Friday: Body System #2
This week, we will wrap up Evolution and start the next unit on body systems.
Monday: Evolution of Populations; Hardy Weinberg
Tuesday: Effects of Natural Selection on Phenotypes & Speciation
Wednesday: Evolution Exam
Thursday: Body System #1
Friday: Body System #2
December 15-19:
This week, we will cover all of Chapter 10: Molecular Genetics.
Monday: DNA & Technology: Practice Making/Loading Gels (Answer Questions 1-7 for homework)
Tuesday: DNA & Technology: RFLP Crime Scene Investigation/Lab
Wednesday: RFLP Quiz
Thursday: Genetics of Viruses
Friday: Evolution
This week, we will cover all of Chapter 10: Molecular Genetics.
Monday: DNA & Technology: Practice Making/Loading Gels (Answer Questions 1-7 for homework)
Tuesday: DNA & Technology: RFLP Crime Scene Investigation/Lab
Wednesday: RFLP Quiz
Thursday: Genetics of Viruses
Friday: Evolution
December 1-5:
This week, we will cover Chapter 12: DNA Structure and Replication.
Monday: DNA Extraction (Class Activity); READ Chapter 12..1 Questions 1-3 (Due Tuesday)
Tuesday: DNA Molecule Building Activity; Analysis Questions (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday: DNA Replication; Chapter 12 Problem Set Packet (Due Friday)
Thursday: DNA Replication Simulation
Friday: Chapter 12 Wrap-up; Exam on Monday
Helpful Worksheets:
DNA Quick Notes
This week, we will cover Chapter 12: DNA Structure and Replication.
Monday: DNA Extraction (Class Activity); READ Chapter 12..1 Questions 1-3 (Due Tuesday)
Tuesday: DNA Molecule Building Activity; Analysis Questions (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday: DNA Replication; Chapter 12 Problem Set Packet (Due Friday)
Thursday: DNA Replication Simulation
Friday: Chapter 12 Wrap-up; Exam on Monday
Helpful Worksheets:
DNA Quick Notes
November 17-21
This week, we will cover Genetics.
Monday: Meiosis and Fertilization Questions Due; Read Genetics Chapter BEFORE coming to class
Tuesday: Monohybrid and Dihybrid Cross Problems Due
Wednesday: CoDominance & Incomplete Dominance Problems/Gizmo Due
Thursday: Multiple Alleles/Blood Type Analysis Questions Due
Friday: Who Gets the Money/Sex Linked Traits Problem Set Due; pedigree worksheet due Monday!!!!
This week, we will cover Genetics.
Monday: Meiosis and Fertilization Questions Due; Read Genetics Chapter BEFORE coming to class
Tuesday: Monohybrid and Dihybrid Cross Problems Due
Wednesday: CoDominance & Incomplete Dominance Problems/Gizmo Due
Thursday: Multiple Alleles/Blood Type Analysis Questions Due
Friday: Who Gets the Money/Sex Linked Traits Problem Set Due; pedigree worksheet due Monday!!!!
November 3-7
This week, we will cover Cell Cycle, Mitosis & Meiosis.
Monday: Mitosis vs/ Meiosis; Read Pages 279-284, Define Vocabulary Terms (x13)
Tuesday: Mitosis Gizmo
Wednesday: Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Mitosis)
Thursday: Karyotype Activity Day 1
Friday: Karyotype Activity Day 2 (Due at the end of class); Mitosis/Meiosis Exam on Monday
This week, we will cover Cell Cycle, Mitosis & Meiosis.
Monday: Mitosis vs/ Meiosis; Read Pages 279-284, Define Vocabulary Terms (x13)
Tuesday: Mitosis Gizmo
Wednesday: Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Mitosis)
Thursday: Karyotype Activity Day 1
Friday: Karyotype Activity Day 2 (Due at the end of class); Mitosis/Meiosis Exam on Monday
October 27-31
This week, we will cover Photosynthesis and Cell Division.
Monday: Effect of Temperature and Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
Tuesday: Photosynthesis Exam
Wednesday: Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Mitosis)
Thursday: Cell Division Lab
Friday: Time for Mitosis Lab
This week, we will cover Photosynthesis and Cell Division.
Monday: Effect of Temperature and Light Intensity on Photosynthesis
Tuesday: Photosynthesis Exam
Wednesday: Cell Cycle and Cell Division (Mitosis)
Thursday: Cell Division Lab
Friday: Time for Mitosis Lab
October 20-25
This week, we will cover Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis.
Monday: Lactic Acid Fermentation; Chapter 9 Assessment Questions
Tuesday: Chapter 9 Exam Review: Practice Test and Jeopardy
Wednesday: Chapter 9 Exam
Thursday: Photosynthesis #1 Worksheet
Friday: Photosynthesis #2
Weebly Post #1: Your body makes NAD+ and FAD from two B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin. The recommended dietary allowance for niacin is 20 mg daily and for riboflavin, 1.7mg. these amounts are thousands of times less than the amount of glucose your body needs each day to fuel its energy needs. Why is the daily requirement for these vitamins so small?
Weebly Post #2: Lab Update. Post pictures from the Cell Respiration of Peas Lab w/ a descriptive caption explaining the purpose, procedure (summary), and results.
This week, we will cover Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis.
Monday: Lactic Acid Fermentation; Chapter 9 Assessment Questions
Tuesday: Chapter 9 Exam Review: Practice Test and Jeopardy
Wednesday: Chapter 9 Exam
Thursday: Photosynthesis #1 Worksheet
Friday: Photosynthesis #2
Weebly Post #1: Your body makes NAD+ and FAD from two B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin. The recommended dietary allowance for niacin is 20 mg daily and for riboflavin, 1.7mg. these amounts are thousands of times less than the amount of glucose your body needs each day to fuel its energy needs. Why is the daily requirement for these vitamins so small?
Weebly Post #2: Lab Update. Post pictures from the Cell Respiration of Peas Lab w/ a descriptive caption explaining the purpose, procedure (summary), and results.
October 14-17
This week, we will cover Chapter 6: Cell Respiration.
Monday: No School Tuesday: Chapter 6 Outline Due; Please print out a copy of your outline in the library if you are having printer problems at home.
Wednesday: Laboratory: Cell Respiration of Peas; Lab Analysis Questions Due Thursday.
Thursday: Gizmo: Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis; Problem Set #6 Due Monday
Friday: Weebly Assignments (x2); Reminder: Problem Set # 6 Due Monday
Weebly Post #1: Your body makes NAD+ and FAD from two B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin. The recommended dietary allowance for niacin is 20 mg daily and for riboflavin, 1.7mg. these amounts are thousands of times less than the amount of glucose your body needs each day to fuel its energy needs. Why is the daily requirement for these vitamins so small?
Weebly Post #2: Lab Update. Post pictures from the Cell Respiration of Peas Lab w/ a descriptive caption explaining the purpose, procedure (summary), and results.
This week, we will cover Chapter 6: Cell Respiration.
Monday: No School Tuesday: Chapter 6 Outline Due; Please print out a copy of your outline in the library if you are having printer problems at home.
Wednesday: Laboratory: Cell Respiration of Peas; Lab Analysis Questions Due Thursday.
Thursday: Gizmo: Cell Respiration and Photosynthesis; Problem Set #6 Due Monday
Friday: Weebly Assignments (x2); Reminder: Problem Set # 6 Due Monday
Weebly Post #1: Your body makes NAD+ and FAD from two B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin. The recommended dietary allowance for niacin is 20 mg daily and for riboflavin, 1.7mg. these amounts are thousands of times less than the amount of glucose your body needs each day to fuel its energy needs. Why is the daily requirement for these vitamins so small?
Weebly Post #2: Lab Update. Post pictures from the Cell Respiration of Peas Lab w/ a descriptive caption explaining the purpose, procedure (summary), and results.
September/October 9/29-10/3
This week, we will be examining Cell Membranes (7.3)
Monday: Organelle Quiz
Tuesday: Chapter 7.3: Read Pages 208-213; Questions 1 & 2
Wednesday: Complete Cell Membrane Worksheet
Thursday: Lab Day #1: Diffusion Across Membranes
Friday: Lab Day #2: Diffusion Across Membranes; Complete Analysis Questions; Cell Project Due!!!
This week, we will be examining Cell Membranes (7.3)
Monday: Organelle Quiz
Tuesday: Chapter 7.3: Read Pages 208-213; Questions 1 & 2
Wednesday: Complete Cell Membrane Worksheet
Thursday: Lab Day #1: Diffusion Across Membranes
Friday: Lab Day #2: Diffusion Across Membranes; Complete Analysis Questions; Cell Project Due!!!
September 22-26
This week, we will be covering all of Chapter 4: Cells.
Monday: Biomolecule Exam
Tuesday: Plant and Animal Cell Gizmo
Wednesday: Chapter 7: Cells. Microscope Lab: Viewing specimens under different objective powers. Click Here for a Microscope Review
Thursday: Lab Day #1: Eukaryotic Cells: Animal Cells; Complete Analysis Questions for homework (Due Friday); Read Chapter 7.2 for Friday (pages 196-205) Organelle Cards Due Friday
Friday: Lab Day #2: Eukaryotic Cells: Plant Cells; Complete Analysis Questions for homework (Due Monday)
This week, we will be covering all of Chapter 4: Cells.
Monday: Biomolecule Exam
Tuesday: Plant and Animal Cell Gizmo
Wednesday: Chapter 7: Cells. Microscope Lab: Viewing specimens under different objective powers. Click Here for a Microscope Review
Thursday: Lab Day #1: Eukaryotic Cells: Animal Cells; Complete Analysis Questions for homework (Due Friday); Read Chapter 7.2 for Friday (pages 196-205) Organelle Cards Due Friday
Friday: Lab Day #2: Eukaryotic Cells: Plant Cells; Complete Analysis Questions for homework (Due Monday)
September 15-19
Monday: Chapter 2 Exam Tuesday: Biomolecules Wednesday: Identifying Biomolecules in the Lab: Indicators/Controls Thursday: Biomolecules in the Food you Eat (Lab); Finish Analysis Questions for Homework Friday: Biomolecule Quiz
Note: Reading Assignments will be posted during class on Monday!
Monday: Chapter 2 Exam Tuesday: Biomolecules Wednesday: Identifying Biomolecules in the Lab: Indicators/Controls Thursday: Biomolecules in the Food you Eat (Lab); Finish Analysis Questions for Homework Friday: Biomolecule Quiz
Note: Reading Assignments will be posted during class on Monday!
September 8-12
Monday: Fish Lab Due at the End of Class; Update Weebly Digital Lab Notebook: Picture of Experimental Set-Up and Conclusion Tuesday: Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding; Read Chapter 2 p. 34-38, Q 1-4 Wednesday: Molecule Building Lab Activity; Questions Due for Homework (Due Thursday); Read Chapter 2 p. 40-44; Qs 1-4 Thursday: Atomic Structure Quiz
Friday: HEADS UP!!! YOU WILL HAVE A TEST ON ATOMIC STRUCTURE, CHEMICAL BONDING, AND PROPERTIES OF WATER ON MONDAY!!
Monday: Fish Lab Due at the End of Class; Update Weebly Digital Lab Notebook: Picture of Experimental Set-Up and Conclusion Tuesday: Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding; Read Chapter 2 p. 34-38, Q 1-4 Wednesday: Molecule Building Lab Activity; Questions Due for Homework (Due Thursday); Read Chapter 2 p. 40-44; Qs 1-4 Thursday: Atomic Structure Quiz
Friday: HEADS UP!!! YOU WILL HAVE A TEST ON ATOMIC STRUCTURE, CHEMICAL BONDING, AND PROPERTIES OF WATER ON MONDAY!!
September 2-5:
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Set up Weebly: Digital Lab Notebook. Choose a career in Biology and write a job description (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday: Experimental Design
Thursday: Fish Lab Day #1
Friday: Hierarchy of Life/Characteristics of Life Quiz; Fish Lab Report Write Up (Due Tuesday).
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Set up Weebly: Digital Lab Notebook. Choose a career in Biology and write a job description (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday: Experimental Design
Thursday: Fish Lab Day #1
Friday: Hierarchy of Life/Characteristics of Life Quiz; Fish Lab Report Write Up (Due Tuesday).
Syllabus
August 27th & 28th:
Wednesday: Organize your Biology Binder into the following sections: Notes, Homework, Labs, Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Read Chapter 1 and Answer All Packet 1.3 Questions (Due 9/2)
Wednesday: Organize your Biology Binder into the following sections: Notes, Homework, Labs, Tests/Quizzes
Thursday: Read Chapter 1 and Answer All Packet 1.3 Questions (Due 9/2)
