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Biology Honors-Skinny Periods  2, 3, & 5 (43 min.)

Sunshine State Standards
Wednesday, 2/29
  1. Using DNA to Solve Crimes p440.
SC.912.L.16.10:AA/MC Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
Tuesday, 2/28
  1. CH 15.3 Notes
  2. CH 15.4 Notes
SC.912.L.16.10:AA/MC Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
HE.912.C.1.4: Analyze how heredity and family history can impact personal health.
HE.912.C.1.8: Analyze strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases.
Monday, 2/27
  1. CH 15.2 Notes

 

SC.912.L.16.10:AA/MC Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
Friday, 2/24
  1. CH 14 Test
  2. Ch 15.1 Notes
SC.912.L.15.15: Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
Thursday, 2/23
  1. Quick Lab-Modeling Restrictor Enzymes p.405
  2. CH 14 Assessment-#1-18.
  3. CH 14 Test-Friday
SC.912.L.16.10:AA/MC Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
HE.912.C.1.4: Analyze how heredity and family history can impact personal health.
HE.912.C.1.8: Analyze strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases.
Wednesday, 2/22
  1. 14.2 Notes
  2. 14.3 Notes
HE.912.C.1.4: Analyze how heredity and family history can impact personal health.
SC.912.L.14.6: Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual and public health.
SC.912.L.15.15: Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
SC.912.L.16.4: Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence may or may not result in phenotypic change. Explain how mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic changes in offspring.
Tuesday, 2/21
  1. CH 13 Test
  2. 14.1 Notes
SC.912.L.15.15: Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
Friday, 2/17
  1. CH 13.3 Mutations Notes
  2. CH 13 Assessment #1-25.
  3. CH 13 Test on Tuesday
SC.912.L.16.4: Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence may or may not result in phenotypic change. Explain how mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic changes in offspring.
SC.912.L.14.6: Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual and public health.
SC.912.L.15.15: Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
SC.912.L.16.8: Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle, and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.
Thursday, 2/16
  1. Finish CH 13.2 Notes
  2. Protein Synthesis Lab p384
  3. Review Protein Synthesis (Video)
SC.912.L.16.5:  Explain the basic processes of transcription and translation, and how they result in the expression of genes.
SC.912.L.16.9:  Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.
Wednesday, 2/15
  1. CH 13.2 Ribosomes & Protein Synthesis Notes
  2. Quick Lab p367
SC.912.L.16.5:  Explain the basic processes of transcription and translation, and how they result in the expression of genes.
SC.912.L.16.9:  Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.
Tuesday, 2/14
  1. CH 12 Test
  2. 13.1 RNA Notes
SC.912.L.16.5:  Explain the basic processes of transcription and translation, and how they result in the expression of genes.
 
Monday, 2/13
  1. Discuss CH 12 Review & turn in
  2. Study for CH 12 Test on Tuesday
  3. DNA Replication Video
  4. Replication Review Slides
 
Friday 2/10
  1. Review 12.3 Notes
  2. DNA Candy Lab
  3. HW-CH 12 Review #1-25.
  4. CH 12 Test on Tuesday
 
Thursday, 2/9
  1. 12.3 Notes
  2. Make DNA Models using paper.
 
Wednesday, 2/8
  1. Review 12.2 Notes
  2. Berry DNA Lab-finish questions for HW.
 
Tuesday, 2/7
  1. Turn in Genetics Voc HO
  2. 12.2 Notes
  3. Bonus:  Choc Twizzlers, Red Twizzlers, Small Gummy Bears, Toothpickes, Colored Minature Marshmellows
 
Monday, 2/6
  1. Review 12.1 handout & turn in.
  2. Discuss CH 11 Test
  3. HW-Genetic Vocabulary handout.
 
Friday, 2/3
  1. Discuss 12.1
  2. 12.2 Handout.
SC.912.L.16.3:  Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the genetic information.  (AA/MC)

SC.912.L.14.3: AA/MC Compare and contrast the general structures of plant and animal cells. Compare and contrast the general structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Thursday, 2/2
  1. CH 11 Test
  2. Read 12.1 & take notes
SC.912.L.16.3:  Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the genetic information.  (AA/MC)
Wednesday, 2/1
  1. View Mitosis, Meiosis, Sexual Reproduction Video
  2. Complete Analyzing Data-page 327
  3. CH 11 Review (p.332-333) #1-25.

 

 

SC.912.L.16.16: -Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.
SC.912.L.16.17: AA/MC -Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.
Tuesday, 1/31
  1. Read 11.3 & 11.3 Handout.
  2. Multiple Allele Punnett Squares.
SC.912.L.16.2: Discuss observed inheritance patterns caused by various modes of inheritance, including dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked, polygenic, and multiple alleles.
Monday, 1/30
  1. Review 11.2
  2. Simple Genetic Practice.
  3. Read p.317-8 and complete 11.2 handout (#10-27).
  4. HW-Dihybrid cross.
SC.912.L.16.1: Use Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment to analyze patterns of inheritance. AA/MC
Friday, 1/27
  1. Return graded work.
  2. Finish Class Variation.
  3. Discuss 11.2-page313-316.
SC.912.L.16.1: Use Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment to analyze patterns of inheritance. AA/MC
Thursday, 1/26
  1. Review 11.1 & finish notes.
  2. Class Variation Quick Lab-page311.
SC.912.L.16.1: Use Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment to analyze patterns of inheritance. AA/MC
Wednesday, 1/25
  1. Read 11.1 & take notes.
 
Tuesday, 1/24
  1. Discussed Mid Term Exam Questions.
 
Friday, 1/20
  1. Final exam for period 1
  2. Period Order:  Normal bell schedule
  3. Turn-in Review Packet & passes.
  4. HW-Read CH 8.1-pages226-227.  Complete Section Review on page 228.
  5. View What is ATP? and ATP Cycle
SC.912.L.18.10: Connect the role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to energy transfers within a cell.
Thursday, 1/19
  1. Mid term exam for periods 3 and 5.
  2. Period Order:    3, 5, 4 (lunch), 1.
  3. Turn-in Review Packet & passes.
 
Wednesday, 1/18
  1. Final Exam for Period 4. Mid-term exam for period 2.
  2. Period Order: 4, 2, 3 (lunch), 5
  3. Turn-in Review Packet & passes.
 
Tuesday, 1/17
  1. Discuss Review Packet.  Collect on day of exam.
  2. Review Session using Elluminate 6-7PM for mid-term-sponsored Biology Solved-go to their website for link.
  3. Review Session using Elluminate 8-9PM and sponsored by Ms. Whitt.  Use link on right.
 
Friday, 1/13
  1. Review Packet for Mid Term Exam. 
 
Thursday, 1/12
  1. Unit 3 Test .
  2. View Mitosis/Meiosis Video & add notes to Mitosis handout & Meiosis flipbook.
Meiosis-Youtube

Meiosis Video-Youtube2

Mitosis Compared to Meoisis

PBS-How Cells Divide Animation

Wednesday, 1/11
  1. Review for Unit 3 Test on Thursday.
 
Tuesday, 1/10
  1. Review Meiosis.
  2. Read p.327-329 & take notes.
  3. Complete Analyzing Data-p.327.
  4. Study for Unit 3 Test on Thursday.
SC.912.L.16.16: -Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.

SC.912.L.16.17: AA/MC -Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.

Monday, 1/9
  1. EOC Vocabulary Index Cards-write assigned word on front & EOC definitions on back.  Use Sunshine State Standards handout-vocabulary at the end.   Teacher will assign vocabulary already studied.
SC.912.L.16.17: AA/MC -Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.
Friday, 1/6
  1. Standards handout signed & Bonus Slides due.
  2. Unit 3 Test. Postponed until we study 11.4 Meiosis
  3. Read 11.4 (page 323-326) Meiosis
  4. Complete Flipchart on handouts provided.  Finish for HW.
  5. Mitosis, Meiosis, & Reproduction
  6. HW-Bring 41 index cards to class on Monday.
SC.912.L.16.16: -Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.

SC.912.L.16.17: AA/MC -Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.

Thursday, 1/5
  1. CH 10 Test-make edits. 
  2. CH 7 Test-make edits.
  3. Review CH 7 & CH 10 Tests for Unit 3 test tomorrow. Postponed-until we study 11.4 Meiosis.  
  4. Standards handout from Progress Monitoring tests-due tomorrow w/parent signature.
  5. Bonus slides due tomorrow.


 
Wednesday, 12/21
  1. Early Dismissal!!!  Enjoy Winter Break!!!!
  2. Periods 3, 4 , & 5.  Bring breakfast food to eat if you like.
  3. Work on bonus project from Monday's lesson. 
 
Tuesday, 12/20
  1. CH 10 Test

 

 
Monday, 12/19
  1. Planaria & Regeneration
  2. Review for CH 10 Test
  3. Biology Performance Matters Data-highlight standards we have learned in class (see overhead).   If you scored less than 50% for any standard, mark them for remediation. 
  4. Bonus-create a PowerPoint or other creative project for the standards you need to remediate over Winter Break.  5pts/standard (include graphic, standard, example w/explanation).
  
Friday, 12/16
  1. 10.4-Cell Differentiation
  2. Stem Cell Research
  3. List Pros & Cons for Stem Cell Research
  4. 10.4 Chapter Assessment
SC.912.L.16.10:  AA/MC Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.

HE.912.C.1.8:   Analyze strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases.

Thursday, 12/15
  1. Finish Notes on CH 10.3
  2. HW-CH10.3 Chapter Assessment
 
Wednesday, 12/14
  1. How Cell Cycle Works
  2. CH 10.3-Regulating The Cell-Teacher Notes
  3. Control of Cell Cycle
  4. HW-CH 10.1 & 10.2 Chapter Assessment
  5. BONUS-Go to Science Daily Cancer Articles and print 1 article on cancer.  Read, highlight, and write summary paragraph.  Include APA Citation.
SC.912.L.16.8:  Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle, and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.
 
Tuesday, 12/13
  1. Finish Cell Cycle Handout
  2. Cell Cycle Animation
  3. Cell Cycle-Cells Alive
  4. Mitosis-Cells Alive
  5. Cell Cycle Simulation Game
  6. HW-Correct CH 7 Test to prepare for Unit Test/Mid Term Exam
  7. HW- Cell Organelles
Onion Cell Activity-Onlines

Jeopardy Garme-Mitosis

Onion Lab with Slides

Monday, 12/12
  1. Read 10.1 & take notes.
  2. Read CH 10.2-complete Cell Cycle Handout
SC.912.L.16.14: -Describe the cell cycle, including the process of mitosis. Explain the role of mitosis in the formation of new cells and its importance in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.
Friday, 12/9
  1. Performance Testing-Biology.
 
Thursday, 12/8
  1. CH 7 Test
  2. Performance Testing-Biology.

 
Wednesday, 12/7
  1. Review CH 7 for test tomorrow.
  2. Read 10.1-Cell Growth, Division & Reproduction & take notes.
 
Tuesday, 12/6
  1. Finish Diffusion Lab question.  Turn in.
  2. 7.4  Homeostasis & Cells Notes.
  3. HW-CH 7 Assessment-Sections  7.4 section on 7.3 paper.
 
Monday, 12/5
  1. Detecting Diffusion Lab
  2. BIology Solved Elluminate is TONIGHT!!!!  Night change.
SC.912.L.18.10- Note how ATP is involved in the energy transfer within a cell
Friday, 12/2
  1. Review 7.3-Cell Transport
  2. Sodium-Potassium Pump Animation
  3. HW-CH 7 Assessment-Sections 7.3

MA.912.S.3.2- Collect data sets and create visual summaries
Thursday, 12/1
  1. Play Cell Game
  2. Discuss 7.3  Cell Transport.
  3. HW-Complete CH 7 Assessment-7.1 & 7.2 sections only.

MA.912.S.3.2- Collect data sets and create visual summaries.
SC.912.L.14.2- Explain the role of cell membranes as a highly selective barrier (passive and active transport).
Wednesday, 11/30
  1. Review 7.2 Cell-City Analogy
  2.  Create Cell Game
Relate structure to function for the components of plant and animal cells.

Cheek & Onion Lab

Tuesday, 11/29
  1. Period 3-Microscope Lab-finish & turn in.
  2. Finish 7.2 Handout.
  3. HW-Complete CH 7 Assessment-7.1 & 7.2 sections only.
Egg Osmosis Explained

SC.912.L.14.2- SC.912.L.14.2- Passive transport and active transport as related to the cell membrane.  Explain the role of cell membranes as a highly selective barrier (passive and active transport).

Monday, 11/28
  1. Set up Turnitin Accounts at  www.turnitin.com  & discuss plagiarism.  Use class Id below and password:  bulldog
  2. HW-Save Coral Reef Research Paper to Turnitin.  If you have more than 10% material found in other sources, this is too much.  You must reword your research into your own words!!! 

Password:  bulldog

 

  1. HW-Rewrite paper if more than 10% is plagiarized and resubmit.

 

 

SC.912.L.14.3- Structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

SC.912.L.14.2- Passive transport and active transport as related to the cell membrane

Friday, 11/18
  1. If you did not start Compound Microscope Lab-complete Virtual Microscope Lab.  Complete all procedures and handout.
  2. Read 7.2 & complete 7.2 Handout.
  3. Happy Thanksgiving.
SC.912.L.14.3- Structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Thursday, 11/17
  1. Unit 2 Test.
  2. Compound Microscope Lab.
  3. Bonus Opportunity-Virtual Microscope Lab
SC.912.L.14.4- Compare & contrast the function and types of microscopes
Wednesday, 11/16
  1. Discuss Edits to CH 3/4 Test.
  2. Discuss Edits to CH 5/6 Test.
  3. Compound Microscope Lab.
  4. How To Use Microscope video
  5. Unit 2 Test -CH 3, 4, 5, & 6 tomorrow.
  6. CH 5 & 6 Biology Test or print CH 5 & 6 Biology Test.pdf
SC.912.L.14.4- Compare & contrast the function and types of microscopes
Tuesday, 11/15
  1. CH 5/6 Test.
  2. Microscope Introduction.
SC.912.L.14.1- relate the history & development of cell theory
SC.912.L.14.4- Compare & contrast the function and types of microscopes.
SC.912.L.14.3- Structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Monday, 11/14
  1. Discuss CH 6.1-A Changing Landscape Notes
    Discuss 6.2 Using Resources Wisely
    Discuss 6.3 Biodiversity
  2. Discuss 6.4  Case Studies
  3. Correct CH 3/4 Test.
  4. CH 5/6 Test tomorrow.
 
Thursday 11/10
  1. Take notes on CH 6.
  2. Complete CH 6 Assessment.
SC.912.L.17.8:
Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.
Wednesday 11/9
  1. Review CH 5 Notes
  2. Oh Deer Game-collect data.  Graph and write results.  Use good biology vocabulary so you know why we played this game.
SC.912.L.17.5-Analyze how population size is determined by births, deaths, immigration, emigration, & limiting factors (biotic & abiotic) that determines carrying capacity.
Tuesday, 11/8
  1. Take CH 5 Notes (hint-read CH 5 for better understanding).
  2. Complete CH 5 Assessment Q1-3, 5-6, 9-16.

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http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe30s/water_02.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silt_fence

Soil_horizon

Google images of soil erosion

SC.912.L.17.8:
Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.

Monday, 11/7
  1. Turn in CH 4 Assessment
  2. Take CH 3 & 4 Test

Are you struggling with concepts in Biology Class?

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SC.912.L.17.11-evaluate the costs of benefits of renewable & nonrenewable resources such as water, energy, fossil fuels, wildlife, and forests.

 

Friday 11/4
  1. Take & discuss CH 5.1 & 5.2 Notes.
  2. Study for Unit 2 Test on Tuesday-CH 3-6.
  3. HW-Complete CH 4 Assessment-Q1-6, 14-19, 27-32.
  4. CH 3 & 4 Test on Monday

Are you struggling with concepts in Biology Class?

Visit:  http://biologysolved.weebly.com/index.html

You can watch videos, attend 1:1 help sessions on Thursdays from 2-4PM or attend online live help session on Tuesday from 7-8PM (get link from above website).  Bonus for attending online or afternoon help session.

SC.912.L.17.5-Analyze how population size is determined by births, deaths, immigration, emigration, & limiting factors (biotic & abiotic) that determines carrying capacity.
Thursday 11/3
  1. Take & discuss  CH 4.3 Succession Notes
  2. Take & discuss 4.5 Aquatic Ecosystems Notes

 

SC.912.L.17.2-explain the general distribution of life in aquatic systems as a function of chemistry, geography, light, depth, salinity, and temperature.
Wednesday 11/2
  1. Review HW (C & N Cycles).
  2. Discuss and take CH 4.1 Climate Notes.
  3. Complete CH 3 Assessment 1-24.
SC.912.L.17.4-describe changes in ecosystems resulting from seasonal variations, climate change, and succession
Tuesday 11/1
 
  1. Finished Ionic Bonding handout.
  2. Discuss CH 3.4 Notes
  3. HW-take notes on C Cycle & Draw it.
  4. HW-take notes on N Cycle & Draw it.
SC.912.L.17.10: Diagram and explain the biogeochemical cycles of an ecosystem, including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle.
Monday, 10/31
  1. Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
  2. Collect Ecology Project-due Monday, 10/31
  3. Ionic Bonding
  4. Matter Cycles CH 3.4
  5. CH 3 Test Wednesday.
SC.912.L.17.10: Diagram and explain the biogeochemical cycles of an ecosystem, including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle.
Friday, 10/28
  1. Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
  2. Collect Ecology Project-due Monday, 10/31
  3. Collect Class data for Temperature & Enzymes Lab
SC.912.L.17.10: Diagram and explain the biogeochemical cycles of an ecosystem, including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle.
Thursday, 10/27
  1. Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
  2. Temperature & Enzymes Lab
SC.912.L.18.11-Collect the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biochemical reactions.  Identify factors such as pH & temperatures and their effect on enzyme activity.
Wednesday, 10/26
  1. Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
  2. Discuss Unit 1 Test.
  3. Bonding Reviewed.

 

 

 

 
Tuesday, 10/25
  1. Teacher In-service Day
  2. Work on Ecology Project.pdf-due Monday, 10/31(Paper can be more than 2 pages-just no more than 2 pages on bio/diseases of coral.  Info that follows can be on additional pages).  Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
SC.912.L.17.9-Use a food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels
Monday, 10/24
  1. Teacher Workday
  2. Work on Ecology Project.pdf-due Monday, 10/31(Paper can be more than 2 pages-just no more than 2 pages on bio/diseases of coral.  Info that follows can be on additional pages.  Coral Reef Ecology Rubric.pdf
  3. Helpful Resources

    1. http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Coral_Reef_Ecosystems_Project&video_id=40481

    2. Coral Reef Video-20 minutes

    3. Brink of extension/reefs-http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013142545.htm

    4. Coral reefs & invasive species info http://www.epa.gov/region9/water/oce/coralreefs.html  

Friday 10/21
  1. Bring Unused Bathroom Passes.
  2. Unit 1 Test-CH 1 & CH 2
  3. Finish Organic Compounds Lab
  4. Organic Compounds- Results.pdf (if you did not finish the lab or want to check answers-open this document).  Free PDF at top of page.
  5. Ecology Project.pdf-due Friday 10/28

 

SC.912.L.18.1-Describe the basic molecular structures & primary functions of the 4 major categories of biological macromolecules.

Thursday 10/20
  1. Study for Unit Test (CH 1 & CH2) on Friday.
  2. Bring Unused Bathroom Passes

 

 
Wednesday 10/19
  1. Study CH 1 & CH 2 for Unit 1 Test Friday.
  2. Organic Compounds Lab
SC.912.L.18.1-Describe the basic molecular structures & primary functions of the 4 major categories of biological macromolecules.
Tuesday, 10/18
  1. CH 2 Test
  2. Collect CH 2 Assessment
  3. Turn in Voc Cards.
  4. Notebook Check
 
Monday, 10/17
  1. Review CH2 for test on Tuesday.
  2. Voc Cards due Tuesday
 
Friday, 10/14
  1. Periodic Table of Isotopes
  2. HW-Read 2.4 & complete  p56-7 Assessment # 25-39.
  3. CH 2 Test on Tuesday
SC.912.L.18.11-Collect the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biochemical reactions.  Identify factors such as pH & temperatures and their effect on enzyme activity.
Thursday, 10/13
  1. Finish pH Lab
  2. Discuss 2.3
  3. Complete p56-7 Assessment Q18-24
  4. Create CH 2 Vocabulary Cards-due on Tuesday
SC.912.L.18.1-Describe the basic molecular structures & primary functions of the 4 major categories of biological macromolecules.
Wednesday 10/12
  1. Testing/Pictures-periods 1-3
  2. Finish pH Lab
  3. Discuss 2.3
  4. Complete p56-7 Assessment Q18-24
 
Tuesday, 10/11
  1. Period 2-Review How Periodic Table is Organized.
  2. Periods 3 & 5 pH Lab
 
Monday, 10/10
  1. Read 2.2 and take notes.
  2. Water & Special Properties
  3. Complete p56-7-Assessment 1-17
SC.912.L.18.12-discuss special properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life:  cohesion, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, & versatility as a solvent.
Friday, 10/7

Thursday 10/6 for period 2 only

  1.  Review Periodic Table
  2. List  5 ways periodic table is organized.
  3. Be able to draw isotopes.
 
Thursday 10/6-period 2 see 10/7
  1. Turn in Yeast Lab
  2. Review 2.1
  3. How Periodic Table Organized
 
Wednesday 10/5
  1. Read 2.1 & take notes
  2. Draw 3 isotopes for C & 3 isotopes of Cu.
  3. Periodic Table Basics Name.pdf
 
Tuesday 10/4
  1. Discuss Yeast Lab results
  2. Finish Self Grade of CH 1 Assessment
  3. HW-Write results, conclusion, & application
  4. Print Periodic Table (in color if possible)
 
Monday, 10/3
  1. Is Yeast Alive Lab
 
Friday 9/30
  1. Self grade CH 1 Assessment-p28
 
Thursday 9/29
  1. Metric Measurement Test
  2. Complete CH 1 Assessment p28 (Q#1-19, 22-28, 35-36)
  3. CH 1 Voc.
  4. Discuss 1.3 Notes
 
Wednesday 9/28
  1. Metric Measurement Test
  2. Complete CH 1 Assessment p28 (Q#1-19, 22-28, 35-36)
  3. CH 1 Voc. due tomorrow.
SC.912.N.3.1-explain that a scientific theory is the culmination of many scientific investigations drawing together all the current evidence concerning a substantial range of phenomena; thus a scientific theory represents the most powerful explanation scientists have to offer.
Tuesday 9/27
  1. Catch up day for complete labs.
  2. Study for Metric Measurement Test-use notes & labs
SC.912.N.2.2-identify which questions can be answered through science & which questions are outside the boundaries of scientific investigation. such as questions addressed by other ways of knowing, such as art, philosophy, and religion.
Monday 9/26
  1. Finish Density Lab
  2. HW-periods 3 & 5-Read CH 1.3 & take notes on notebook paper.
  3. HW- Complete 1.3 Assessment on clean NB paper. Answer in complete sentences.
  4. Measurement Test is moved to Wednesday.
SC.912.N.3.4-recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well-supported explanations and laws are well-supported descriptions.

SC.912.N.2.1-Identify what is science; what clearly is not science, and what superficially resembles science (but falls short to meet the criteria).

Friday 9/23
  1. Finish Density Lab
  2. Metric Test on Tuesday.  Study notes & labs.
  3. HW-periods 3 & 5-Read CH 1.3 & take notes on notebook paper.
  4. HW- Complete 1.3 Assessment on clean NB paper. Answer in complete sentences.
 
Thursday 9/22
  1. Review Metric Measurement Review Notes
  2. Density of Liquids Lab
  3. HW-Periods 3 & 5-go to www.whittsclass.com  & print directions for online textbook. Create logon for textbook.
  4.  HW-use index cards & create vocabulary cards for CH 1 (page 27). Write word on front & definition on back.
 
Wednesday 9/21
  1.  Read CH 1.3 & take notes on notebook paper.
  2. Complete 1.3 Assessment on clean NB paper. Answer in complete sentence
  3.  HW-Period 2-go to www.whittsclass.com  & print directions for online textbook. Create logon for textbook.
  4.  HW-Period 2-use index cards & create vocabulary cards for CH 1 (page 27). Write word on front & definition on back.
 
Tuesday 9/20
  1. Scientific Method Test/State Bio Test
  2. Continue Metric Labs
 
Monday 9/19
  1. How to Use A Balance Lab-use Mass Kits for Part A.
  2. Scientific Method Test tomorrow.
 
Friday 9/16
  1. Volume Lab
 
Thursday 9/15
  1. Volume Lab
  2. Finish Metric Length Lab Report
 
Wednesday 9/14
  1. Metric Length Lab
 
Tuesday 9/13
  1. Metric Length Lab

Collect, organize, and analyze data sets, determine the best format for the data and present visual summaries from the following:

  • bar graphs
  • line graphs
  • stem and leaf plots
  • circle graphs
  • histograms
  • box and whisker plots
  • scatter plots
  • cumulative frequency (ogive) graphs
 
Monday 8/12
  1. Take Metric Measurement Review Notes to prepare for Metric Labs.
 
Friday 9/9
  1. Bio Testing-computer
  2. Use computers and create online textbook logons.  See above.
 
Thursday 9/8
  1. Bio Testing-computer
  2. Finish Complete How An Experiment Is Set Up-due Friday.
 
Wednesday 9/7
  1. Turn in Pillbug Lab Report (typed).
  2. Read Graphing Notes.
  3. Complete How An Experiment Is Set Up (Protractor if needed).  Due Friday.  Be sure to use Graphing Notes and show all work for circle graph.  Use calculator but show work.  NO WORK = NO CREDIT.
SC.912.N.2.1: Identify what is science, what clearly is not science, and what superficially resembles science (but fails to meet the criteria for science).
SC.912.N.2.2: Identify which questions can be answered through science and which questions are outside the boundaries of scientific investigation, such as questions addressed by other ways of knowing, such as art, philosophy, and religion.
SC.912.N.3.1: Explain that a scientific theory is the culmination of many scientific investigations drawing together all the current evidence concerning a substantial range of phenomena; thus, a scientific theory represents the most powerful explanation scientists have to offer.
SC.912.N.3.4: Recognize that theories do not become laws, nor do laws become theories; theories are well supported explanations and laws are well supported descriptions.
Tuesday 9/6
  1. Collect data on Pillbug Lab.
  2. Finish Scientific Method Notes-results, conclusion, and application.
  3. Type Pillbug Lab Report with all steps of Scientific Method.  Print. (if you cannot print-get parent note and email to yourself).
SC.912.N.1.3: Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which depends on critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data presented.
SC.912.N.1.4: Identify sources of information and assess their reliability according to the strict standards of scientific investigation.
SC.912.N.1.6: Describe how scientific inferences are drawn from scientific observations and provide examples from the content being studied.
Friday 9/2
  1. Finalize procedures for Pillbug Lab.
  2. Perform experiment and record observations on data table (Trials, Control Group, & Experimental Group).
 
Thursday 9/1
  1. Record problem, 3 research topics, IV, DV, and controls for Pillbug Lab.
  2. Write detailed procedures for Pillbug experiment.
  3. Research Ethology, Pillbugs, and your IV.  Find one article on each topic, print, read, & highlight.  Due Friday.
 
Wednesday 8/31
  1. Complete Teen Rock.
 
Tuesday 8/30
  1. Take Scientific Method Notes.
Define a problem based on a specific body of knowledge, for example: biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science, and do the following:
1. pose questions about the natural world,
2. conduct systematic observations,
3. examine books and other sources of information to see what is already known,
4. review what is known in light of empirical evidence,
5. plan investigations,
6. use tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data (this includes the use of measurement in metric and other systems, and also the generation and interpretation of graphical representations of data, including data tables and graphs),
7. pose answers, explanations, or descriptions of events,
8. generate explanations that explicate or describe natural phenomena (inferences),
9. use appropriate evidence and reasoning to justify these explanations to others,
10. communicate results of scientific investigations, and
11. evaluate the merits of the explanations produced by others.
Monday 8/29
  1. Reviewed lessons from last week with sub.
  2. Demonstrated Safety Equipment in lab.
 

Friday 8/26

1.       Safety Test

3.       Read, highlight, and complete “Presenting Data”.  Finish for HW.

 

Thursday 8/25

1.       Biology Pretest/Final.

2.       Study for Safety test tomorrow.

 

Wednesday 8/24

1.       Freshman Success Activity in auditorium.

 

Tuesday 8/23

4.       Complete Lab Equipment and Safety Activity. 

5.       Finish for HW.

High School Safety Slides

Name That Safety Rule

Safe Test

Monday 8/22

1.       Biology First Day Letter-read and discuss.  Return back page by Friday.

2.       Distribute Safety in the Biology Lab & Contract.  Read, highlight and sign.  Finish for HW. 

3.       Safety Test on Friday.

Biology SSS.pdf  or Biology  SSS.doc