1. Last Day for LATE WORK- tomorrow!

2. rat practicum / quiz- tomorrow!

3. rat notes, virtual lab, and rat packet (attached) to help you study for the quiz

4. Dissect & examine:

Digestive System: esophagus, liver, stomach, spleen, small intestines, large intestines, rectum

Excretory System: kidneys

Cardiovascular Sys / Thoracic Cavity: heart, lungs, diaphram

Virtual Rat Dissection under "Downloads"

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. went over teacher review

2. talked about packet questions & reminders 

3. individual work time on review

HOMEWORK: 

1. packet

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. went over teacher review

2. talked about packet questions & reminders 

3. individual work time on review

AMAZON VIdeo: 

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/rock-center/51768274#51768274

*pictures of Yasuni National Park on website

HOMEWORK: 

1. packet

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no Lg

2. check concept map

3. test info (Ch 20 & 35)

4. DUE: LGs, Objective Sheet, & Concept map

5. In class review- under unit "downloads"

HOMEWORK:

1. DUE: LGs, Objective Sheet, & Concept map- DUE TOMORROW!

LEARNING GOALS: (2-day 5/3-5/6)

1.  Describe the human body's nonspecific defense against pathogens.

2. Describe the human body's specific defense against pathogens.

IN CLASS: 

1. LG

2. REMINDER: test this Wednesday 5/8

3. review sessions tomorrow morning at 7:47am and 3:10pm

4. finish Ch 35 notes

5. concept map- DUE TOMORROW! try your best : )

6. HIV packet NOT DUE

HOMEWORK:

1. concept map- DUE TOMORROW! try your best : )

LEARNING GOAL:

1.  Describe the human body's nonspecific defense against pathogens.

2. Describe the human body's specific defense against pathogens.

IN  CLASS:

1. LG

2. review 20.3 worksheet

3. lecture on Ch 35.1 & half of 35.2

HOMEWORK:

1. work on MCA review packet

2. work on unit objective sheet (gray) & LGs

3. STUDY for test!

LEARNING GOAL: (2-day 5/1-2)

1.  Describe possible ways individuals can spread infectious disease.

2. Explain how individuals can prevent the spread of infectious disease.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. collect prokaryote worksheet

3. 20.3 Diseases Caused by Bacteria & Viruses worksheet- DUE TODAY IN CLASS

4. HIV worksheet if finished early

HOMEWORK:

1. gray objective sheet and unit LGs

2. study study study for test next Wednesday

3. MCA packet

LEARNING GOALS:

1.  Describe possible ways individuals can spread infectious disease.

2. Explain how individuals can prevent the spread of infectious disease.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Spread of Disease Lab

3. Lab Analysis Questions (complete in class)

4. Prokaryotes worksheet (colored and answer questions)- DUE TOMORROW!!

HOMEWORK:

1. Prokaryotes worksheet (colored and answer questions)- DUE TOMORROW!!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe how prokaryotes grow and reproduce.

2. Explain the roles of prokaryotes in the living world.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. MCA information & review packet- DUE 5/13

3. checked 20.2 Cornell notes

4. Prokaryotes notes (20.2)

HOMEWORK:

1. unit LGs- DUE NEXT WEDS

2. unit objective sheet (gray)- DUE NEXT WEDS

3. study for test- NEXT WEDS

4. MCA review- DUE 5/13

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how a virus gets into a cell.

2. Compare and contrast lytic and lysogenic viral infection.

IN CLASS:

1. New Unit: Viruses, Prokaryotes, & Immune System

2. LG

3. students who missed Friday received their gray objective sheet for the new unit

4. lecture on Viruses (20.1)

5. HW:  read and take Cornell notes on Ch 20.2 Prokaryotes- DUE TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:

1. HW:  read and take Cornell notes on Ch 20.2 Prokaryotes- DUE TOMORROW!

LEARNIN GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. Students turned in objective sheet (yellow) and learning goals

2. Unit test on evolution

3.Received objective sheet (gray) for Viruses, Prokaryotes, & Immune System (Ch 20 & 35)

HOMEWORK: none

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. turned in Breeding Bunnies lab

2. finished 17.3- speciation notes

3. finished unit organizer

4. review for test (in-class review attached)

HOMEWORK:

1. study study study for evolution- TEST TOMORROW!!!! (42 mulitple choice questions, no essay)

2. unit Learning Goals- DUE TOMORROW!!!! 4/8-4/24 (total of 10, look on CJ calendar for missing LGs)

3. unit objective sheet (yellow)- DUE TOMORROW!!!!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe what determines the number of phenotype for a given trait.  

2. Explain genetic drift.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. check 17.2 & 17.3 Cornell Notes

3. breeding bunnies quiz- TOMORROW!

4. lecture on 17.2-Changes in Population & 17.3- Speciation

HOMEWORK:

1. review concepts regarding breeding bunnies activity

2. work on LGs and unit objective sheet (yellow)- DUE FRIDAY!

3. study study study for TESTT FRIDAY!

LEARNING GOAL: (same as yesterday, 4/22)

1. Describe how the change in frequency of alleles relates to  natural selection.

IN CLASS:

1. LG (same as yesterday)

2. Evidence for Evolution Lab Quiz- over Fossil, Anatomical, and Molecular (cytochrome C) Evidence labs

3. Breeding Bunnies Activity- DUE TOMORROW!

4. HW: Read & Cornell Notes on:  Ch 17.2 Changes in Population & 17.3 Speciation- DUE TOMORROW

5. Study sessions Thursdat at 7:45am and after school at 3:10pm

6. REMINDER: Test moved to Friday!!!!

HOMEWORK:

1. Breeding Bunnies Activity- DUE TOMORROW!

2. HW: Read & Cornell Notes on:  Ch 17.2 Changes in Population & 17.3 Speciation- DUE TOMORROW

3. LGs and Objective Sheet (yellow)- DUE FRIDAY

4. study study study for test Friday!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe how the change in frequency of alleles relates to  natural selection.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. updated unit organizer

3. QUIZ TOMORROW!!!- covers content in fossil lab, anatomical activity, and cytochrome C activity

4. Genetic Variation notes (17.1)

5. UPDATE: TEST THIS FRIDAY!!!!!!! APRIL 26th

HOMEWORK:

1. Review fossil, anatomical, and DNA evidence

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. complete Cytochrome C worksheet- DUE MONDAY!

2. worked on LGs / unit objective sheet (yellow)

3. Natural Selection iPAD mini game

What do you need to do IF you missed Biology class today...

1. complete Cytochrome C worksheet- DUE MONDAY!

2. worked on LGs / unit objective sheet (yellow)

3. REMEMBER: unit test is next Thursday, 4/25

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Define what is a clade.

2. Compare and contrast how evolutionary relationships are represented in a cladogram and phylogenic tree.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2.REMINDERS: make up labs tomorrow at 7:45am and 3:10pm

also the test is this next Thursday, 4/25

3. Cladogram and phylogenic trees- 18.2 notes (attached)

4. Cytochrome C worksheet (attached with document with data)

Check out How to Build a Cladogram:

http://ccl.northwestern.edu/simevolution/obonu/cladograms/Open-This-File.swf

HOMEWORK:

1. HRs 5 & 6 (and those missing school tomorrow for CCR)- please complete Cytochrome C worksheet for Monday!

2. work on LGs

3. work on objective sheet (yellow)



 

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Compare and contrast analogous and homologous structures.

2. Describe how vestigial structures provide evidence for evolution.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. anatomical and embro evidence

3. anatomical evidence packet- DUE THURSDAY

4. fossil activiy worksheet- DUE THURSDAY

HOMEWORK:

1. finish anatomical evidence packet- DUE THURSDAY!

2. finish fossil and size of organism lab- DUE THURSDAY!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Compare and contrast analogous and homologous structures.

2. Describe how vestigial structures provide evidence for evolution.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. anatomical and embro evidence

3. anatomical evidence packet- DUE THURSDAY

4. fossil activiy worksheet- DUE THURSDAY

HOMEWORK:

1. finish anatomical evidence packet- DUE THURSDAY!

2. finish fossil and size of organism lab- DUE THURSDAY!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe how fossils can show evidence of evolution.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. lab quiz over Battle of the Beaks lab

*** make up lab this Friday @ 7:45am or 3:15pm***

3. fossil notes (19.1)

4. fossil and size of organism activity

HOMEWORK:

1. complete fossil lab

2. work on objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe how natural selection can be observed from finch beak types in the Galapagos Island.IN CLASS:

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. turn in peppered moths virtul lab on natural selection

3. Battle of the Beaks lab

4. complete analysis and conclusion of beak lab

*** if you missed the lab, there is a makeup lab next Friday (4/19) before school at 7:45 am and after school at 3:10pm***

HOMEWORK:

1. complete analysis and conclusion of beak lab- DUE MON!

2. work on objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe how natural selection can be observed from peppered moths.

(use terms: natural selection, fitness/fit, phenotype, and genotype)

LEARNING GOAL:

1. 1. Define the theory of evolution.

2. Identify the 4 postulates of natural selection.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. checked misconceptions of evolution activity

3. lecture on Ch 16.3 Darwin presents his case 

HOMEWORK:

1. work on objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the three patterns of biodiversity Darwin noted on his voyage. Provide an example for each.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. unit organizer

3. lecture Darwin's Voyage (16.1)

4. finish misconceptions of evolution gallery walk- DUE TOMORROW

if you didnot finish in class...

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/misconceps/index.shtml

 

HOMEWORK:

1. complete misconceptions of evolution activity- DUE TOMORROW

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Identify four misconceptions of evolution.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. review GE test

3. students received the new yellow objective sheet for the evolution unit

4. Misconceptions of Evolution gallery walk and reflection (see site below)

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/misconceps/index.shtml

HOMEWORK:

1. n/a

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. reminders for tomorrow:

-Genetic Engineering Test (test info attached)

-Lime green objective sheet due

-LGs due

HOMEWORK:

1. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test

2. complete LGs and objective sheet- DUE TOMORROW!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Discuss the Pros and Cons of GMO's. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Gel Electrophoresis Quiz

3. review transgenic organisms/GMOs

4. broke up reading of GMO article in to small groups- pair shair with group- whole class discussion about what we learned from the reading

5. tomorrow in class- finish article discussion and debate & review for chapter test

*** REVIEW SESSIONS ON THURS & FRI @ 7:30*** 

HOMEWORK:

1. finish up green objective sheet and learning goals

2. study for Genetic Engineering test on Friday, covers Ch 14.3 and all Ch 15

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how DNA fingerprinting uses gel electrophoresis for DNA analysis.

2. Define Cloning. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. finish gel electrophoresis analysis

3. gel electrophoresis lab quiz tomorrow!

4. notes on DNA fingerprinting (15.3), gene therapy (15.3), and cloning (15.2)

HOMEWORK:

1. Lab quiz tomorrow!!!

2. work on green objective sheet- DUE FRIDAY!!!!

3. Genetic Engineering LGs- DUE FRIDAY!!!!

4. TEST on Genetic Engineering (Ch 14.3 and all of 15) THIS FRIDAY!!!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Identify the Steps of Gel Electrophoresis.   

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. checked virtual gel electrophoresis lab (from Thursday)

3. review gel electrophoresis & lab procedure/techniques

4. will finish lab anaylsis tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

1. work on green objective sheet

2. study for Ch 14.3-15 Genetic Engineering test for Friday

LEARNING GOAL: n/a



IN CLASS:

1. quiz on Growth Hormone Recombinant DNA activity

2. On Monday we will be performing gel electrophoresis lab.  Today you will learn about and virtually practice gel electrophoresis.  Complete the virtual lab questions attached- DUE MONDAY.

3. Work on your green objective sheet for the genetic engineering unit over the extended weekend.  Reminder: Test next Friday 4/5.

HOMEWORK:

1. complete the wequest- DUE MONDAY (will be collected)

2. work on green objective sheet- DUE NEXT FRIDAY

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the steps to create recombinant DNA. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. review questions 1-5 from Growth Hormone activity

3.  complete GH recombinant DNA activity and complete analysis questions

4. visit site below for virtual labsthat demo selective breeding and transgenic organisms

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/engineer/transgen.html

HOMEWORK:

1.  complete analysis questions for recombinant DNA activity

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the importance of recombinant DNA.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. lecture recombinant- DNA Ch 15.2

3. start Growth Hormone recombinant DNA activity

-NUC the text (number paragraphs, underline key concepts, and circle vocabulary)

-answer questions 1-5 on the back GH worksheet

HOMEWORK:

1. start Growth Hormone recombinant DNA activity

-NUC the text (number paragraphs, underline key concepts, and circle vocabulary)

-answer questions 1-5 on the back GH worksheet

LEARNING GOALS:

1. State the Goals of the Human Genome Project.

2. Summarize the methods of human DNA analysis and manipulation.

IN CLASS:

1. Turned in 

-take home quiz

-pink objective sheet

- LGs from 3/18-3/21

2. new LGs

3. starting new unit Genetic Engineering, students received their new green objective sheet

4. lecture on Human Genome Project (14.3), Selective Breeding (15.1), Restriction Enzymes (15.2), PCR (15.2), and Gel Electrophoresis (15.2).

HOMEWORK:

1. start working on new objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. In class review (document downloaded under Thur 3/21/13 attachments on CJ calendar)

2. Ch 12 & 13 pink objective shee-t DUE MONDAY 3/25

3. Learning goals 3/18-3/21- DUE MONDAY 3/25

4. Take home quiz- DUE MONDAY 3/25

For Questions #5 the double stranded DNA sequence is provided, transcribe the bottom DNA strand to mRNA, then find the amino acid sequence.

If you need the amino acid wheel to find the amino acid, please look for it under the attachments on Weds 3/20 on CJ calendar.

HOMEWORK:

1. DUE MONDAY take home quiz, Ch 12 &13 objective sheet, and the 4 LGs for this unit.

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Define Mutation.

2. Identify the different types of mutations.

 IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Ch 13.3 Mutations notes

3. Mutation worksheet, practice (attached)

4. Print off review if you would like a hard copy in class tomorrow (attached)

HOMEWORK:

1. Finish mutations worksheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Identify the genetic code and explain how its read.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Review transcription & translation processes

3. Labeled Protein Synthesis worksheet (attached)

4. Transcription & Translation worksheet (attached)

HOMEWORK:

1. transcription and translation worksheet- DUE TOMORROW!

2. Ch 12 & 13 pink objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Summarize the process of transcription and translation. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. lectured on transcription and translation process of protein synthesis (Ch 13.1-2)

3.  watched animations (attached) to help visualize process

4. DNA Secret Code worksheet (attached with clue if you get stuck)- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. DNA Secret Code worksheet (attached with clue if you get stuck)- DUE TOMORROW

2. Pink objective sheet, Objective 3 questions

3. Review Ch 13.1-2 in book and class notes (attached) 

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Summarize the events of DNA Replication. 

2. Contrast RNA and DNA. 

 IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Tri 3 Changes: 3 bathroom/locker passes 

3. take home test Friday over Ch 12 & 13

4. lectured Ch 12.3- DNA replication and Ch 13.1- RNA

5.  DNA replication modeling

6. work on pink objective sheet (objectives 1 & 2)

HOMEWORK:

1. Work on Ch 12 & 13 pink objective sheet (work on objectives 1 & 2- total of 6 questions)

2. work on our LGs

3. review Ch 12.1-.3  & Ch 13.1 

***IMPORTANT MESSAGE***

Hello and happy snow day!  This is Mrs.Gilpin, Biology teacher at ERHS. Due to the snow day, our morning and after school study sessions have been canceled. The answer key to the study guide is available on my class jump page (attached) for students to check that they the have correct information to study from.  Lastly, the last day to turn in late work has been extended to tomorrow.  Late work will not be accepted Thursday.  I will be available before and after school tomorrow for students to take missing quizzes and tests. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you and enjoy the snow day.



Respectfully,

Mrs. Gilpin

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. Tomorrow is the VERY LAST DAY to turn in LATE WORK

2. Study sessions tomorrow @ 7:30AM and 3:10PM.  Please come with questions!

3. work on study guide for final

4. passed back papers, checked no name work, and every student checked their current grade and outstanding assignments

FINALS INFO:

Chapters included on test

Ch 7- Cells

Ch 8- Photosynthesis

Ch 9- Cell Respiration

Ch 10- Cell Growth & Division

Ch 11 & 14.1-14.2- Genetics

HRs 1, 5, & 6 on Wednesday

HRs 2, 3, & 4 on Thursday.... STUDY HARD! GOOD LUCK : )

HOMEWORK:

1. Please print Final Review and bring to class for Tuesday (attached)

2. Study hard for the final!!!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the steps of isolating DNA from a strawberry. 

 IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. hold on the "DNA: Double Helix" worksheet- will need for Tri C

3. DNA extraction lab (attached) and complete analysis questions

HOMEWORK:

***1. please print off the FINAL REVIEW document (attached) and bring to class for Monday & Tuesday***

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Draw a picture of a DNA molecule.

2. Identify the different chemical components of DNA.

IN CLASS:

1. collect zero hour forms

2. LG

3. "NUC" the reading on the DNA: Double Helix worksheet

(NUC= number the paragraphs, underline important information, circle key terms)

4. color and answer the questions in the DNA: Double Helix worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. complete the DNA: Double Helix worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

2. last day for late work= next Tuesday, March 5th

3. STUDY for FINAL! Ch 7-11

 

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Summarize the process of bacterial transformation. 

2. Identify the main roles of DNA in heredity.

IN CLASS:

1. collect zero hour forms

2. check off student Cornell notes for Ch 12.1-2

3. LG

4. lecture over substances of genes (ch 12.1) and structure of DNA (Ch 12.2)

5. watched Cracking the Code, PBS special

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/cracking-the-code-of-life.html

HOMEWORK:

1. STUDY for finals!

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. next Tuesday (3/5/13)= last day to turn in late work for trimester 2

3. review genetics exam

4. HW: Cornell Notes for Ch 12.1- Substances of Genes & 12.2- Structure of DNA- DUE TOMORROW 

5. review document for final on CJ!

HOMEWORK: 

1. HW: Cornell Notes for Ch 12.1- Substances of Genes & 12.2- Structure of DNA- DUE TOMORROW 

2. work on late work

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. student turned in gold objective sheet for the genetics unit

3. students took the genetics Ch 11 & 14.1-14.2 test

HOMEWORK: n/a

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. reminder: study serssions Friday at 3:05pm and Monday at 7/7:30

3. pass back papers

4. reviewed karyotypes, pedigree quiz, and genetics packet

5. *** Genetics review packet & answers are attached***

HOMEWORK:

1. STUDY STUDY STUDY for the Genetics test Monday! (Ch 11 all and 14.1-14.2)

2. genetics objective sheet (gold)- DUE MONDAY!

3. work on genetics packet to help in preparation of the exam

4. you will do GREAT on the TEST : )

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. NO LG

2. REMINDER: Genetics test next Monday, Feb 25th, Review session this Friday @ 3:05pm

3. Collected webquest & pedigree quiz

4. genetics packet covers concepts from Ch 11.1-11.4 and 14.1-14.2

5. pass back papers

HOMEWORK:

1. work on packet... will get some time to work on it during class on Friday

2. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test

3. LGs & gold objective sheet- DUE TEST DAY! (2/25)

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. GENETICS TEST (Ch 11 & 14) is NEXT MONDAY, FEB 25th!!!!

3. take home pedigree quiz- DUE TOMORROW at beginning of class

4. complete the Genetics Webquest from Utah Genetics below to learn about Sickle Cell Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, & Huntington's Disease- DUE TOMORROW

- can write out or type... must be able to physically turn in  

- remember my computer lab expectations

5. when finished... work on pedigree quiz, LGs, and gold objective sheet

HOMEWORK:

1. pedigree take home quiz- DUE TOMORROW

2. Genetics Webquest- DUE TOMORROW (need hard copy)

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Explain how pedigrees can be used to analyze human inheritance?

IN CLASS:

1. root word quiz 6 (ALL WORDS)

2. karyotpe lab quiz

3. LG

4. online pedigree activity

5. pedigree lab quiz on WEDNESDAY!

HOMEWORK:

1. finish online activity... be sure you have mastered the concepts!!

2. quiz on pedigrees on WEDNESDAY!

3. need ALL missing work by WEDNESDAY!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the purpose of karyotypes.

2. Describe nondisjunction and provide an example of it.  

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. *** Reminder: ROOT WORD QUIZ TOMORROW*** all words!

3. turn in meiosis/mitosis compariso packet

4. karyotyping lab

5. complete analysis questions tomorrow

6. short karyotyping lab quiz tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

1. complete analysis questions- DUE tomorrow

2. work on LGs and objective sheet- DUE Feb 25th (test day!)

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Identify the different types of human chromosomes in a karyotype.

2. Explain what stages of meiosis that nondisjunction 

can occur in.

IN CLASS:

1. KG

2. REMINDER: Root Word Quiz FRIDAY! All 60 words

3. Karyotyping notes

4. worked on Meiosis/Mitosis comparison packet

HOMEWORK:

1. complete Meiosis/Mitosis comparison packet- DUE TOMORROW!

2. study root words

3. learning goal & gold objective sheet

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Compare meiosis and mitosis.

(put in Venn diagram)

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. model meiosis with beads (with partners)

3. start meiosis vs mitosis comparison packet

4. HW: read and take Cornell notes on Ch 14.1- human chromosome & 14.2- genetic disorders   DUE TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:

1. HW: read and take Cornell notes on Ch 14.1- human chromosome & 14.2- genetic disorders   DUE TOMORROW!

2. study root words

3. gold objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Contrast the number of chromosome in body 

cells and in gametes.

2. Summarize the events of meiosis. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. collect dihybrid cross packets

3. Root word quiz Friday- ALL words on list!!!

4. finish Ch 11.3 genes and the enviroment slides

5. Ch 11.4 Meiosis notes

HOMEWORK:

1. study root words for quiz

2. work on gold objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the other patterns of inheritance.

IN CLASS:

1. Root Word Quiz

2. LG

3. CH 11.3 notes- Other Patterns of Inheritane

4. Review Dihybrid Crosses- worksheet DUE MONDAY!

HOMEWORK:

1. Dihybrid cross worksheet- DUE MONDAY!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Explain how genetics use principles of probability to make Punnett squares. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. REMINDER: Root Word Quiz Tomorrow (red words are the newest words)

3. probabilty lab quiz

4. Punnett square notes/practice (monohybrid & dihybrid)

5. Homework: dihybrid cross worksheet

*** DIHYBRID HELPFUL HINTS***

-#3 purebred= homozygous

-#3 take two offspring from F1 generation and bred them for F2 (problem below)

-be sure to distribute your alleles to make your possible gametes

-circle, star, check mark, etc to help you identify what genotypes are and phenotypes are similar

HOMEWORK:

1. finish dihybrid worksheet, COME WITH QUESTIONS!!!!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. How do you calculate probability?

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Introduce probability

3. probability penny lab (if absent CAN DO AT HOME)

4. analysis questions- DUE TOMORROW

5. penny lab quiz tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

1. finish penny lab analysis questions- DUE TOMORROW

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe Mendel's studies and conclusions about   inheritance.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. added 10 new root words (see list attached)

3. Root word quiz FRIDAY!

4. finish Ch 11.1 notes and start Ch 11.2 notes

HOMEWORK:

1. study root words- QUIZ OVER ALLWORDS FRIDAY!

LEARNING GOAL: 2-day 2/1-4/13

1. Describe Mendel's studies and conclusions about   inheritance.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. go over Cell Growth & Division test

3. Cornell notes on Ch 11.1- Mendel's work

4. Started lecture on Ch 11.1

HOMEWORK:

1. finish cornell notes Ch 11.1- DUE MONDAY

LEARNING GOALS: n/a



IN CLASS:

1. turn in orange objective sheet & Ch 10 learning goals

2. students took summative assessment over cell growth & division

HOMEWORK: n/a

LEARNING GOALS: n/a

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. went over info for the test

3. eukaryotic cell cycle worksheet (for practice before test)

4. in-class review (extra questions to help you study)

HOMEWORK:

1. DUE TOMORROW: orange objective sheet & learning goals (total of 7 from 1/16 - 1/29)

2. STUDY STUDY STUDY hard for your CH 10 test tomorrow!!!

You'll do GREAT!!!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Define stem cells and explain their importance. IN CLASS:

HOMEWORK:

1. LG

2. checked 10.4 Cornell notes that was homework

3. lecture on 10.4- Cell Differentiation

4. Stem Cell Reseach Benefits/Issues chart (p 296-297)

5. HW: complete your orange objective sheet!!!

HOMEWORK:

1 .complete your orange objective sheet!!!

2. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test THURSDAY!!!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how the cell cycle is regulated.



2. How are cancer cells different from other cells?

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. checked cancer webquest

3. test this Thursday! Review session Weds @ 3:10pm and Thurs @ 7:30am

4. 10.3 Cell Regulation notes- cell regulation

5. Homework: 10.4- Stem Cell Cornell notes- DUE TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:

1. 10.4- Stem Cell Cornell notes- DUE TOMORROW!

2. Work on LGs and objective sheet

LEARNING GOAL:  n/a

IN CLASS:

1. No LG

2. Collect Mitosis concept map

3. cancer webquest- DUE MONDAY!

HOMEWORK: 

1. cancer webquest- DUE MONDAY

2. work on objective sheet/study guide (orange)

LEARNING GOAL: (2-day, 1/23-24)

1. Describe what happens during the four phases of mitosis.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. REMINER: MAKE UP LABS TOMORROW! AM @ 7:40am PM @ 3:05pm

3. no mitosis onion root lab quiz

4. TEST PUSHED BACK TO JAN 31st!!

5. mitosis bead modeling

6. Cell Cycle concept map- DUE TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:

1. Cell Cycle concept map- DUE TOMORROW!

2. start working on your new orange objective/study guide for Ch 10- Mitosis

LEARNING GOAL: (2-day 1/23-24)

1. Describe what happens during the four phases of mitosis

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. mitosis onion root lab

3. complete analysis questions before class tomorrow

4. lab quiz tomorrow!

HOMEWORK:

1. complete analysis questions- DUE TOMORROW!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Trace the sequence of the eukaryotic cell cycle

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. cell size lab quiz

3. finish 10.2 notes

4. students received orange objective for CELL DIVISION UNIT (CH 10)

5. go over Ch 8 & 9 test

HOMEWORK:

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how a cell's ratio of surface area to volume affect its ability to exchange materials

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Cell Size Lab

3. Anaylsis questions must be finished by MONDAY!

HOMEWORK:

1. finish lab analysis questions

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Name the main events of the cell cycle.

2. Describe the process of cytokinesis. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. lecture on 10.2 notes

3. Homework assigned, please see below

HOMEWORK:

1. read and take good notes starting from "Eukaryotic Cell Division" on page 281-283. - DUE TOMORROW

2. complete Learnign Goals from yesterday and today- DUE TOMORROW

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe the difficulties a cell faces as it increases in size.

2. Compare asexual and sexual reproduction.

3. Describe the role of chromosomes in cell

division. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. new seats

3. NEW UNIT: Cell Division

4. Ch 10.1 notes on Cell Growth, Division, & Reproduction

HOMEWORK:

1. review 10.1 notes (if needed)

NO LEARNING GOALS

IN CLASS:

1. No LG

2. Turned in:

-Ch 8 & 9 Learning Goals (12/17-1/10, total of 10)

-Ch 8 & 9 Objective Sheet (blue)

3. Test

HOMEWORK: n/a

LEARNING GOAL: n/a

IN CLASS:

**** CORRECTION: ONLY 10 LGs (not LG on 1/12)****

1. No LG

2. study sessions Mon @ 7:30am & @3:05pm, Tues @ 7:30am

3. review cell respiration lab

4. lab quiz

5. review for test

HOMEWORK:

1. Learning Goals & Objective Sheet- DUE TOMORROW!

2. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Compare the amount of CO₂ exhaled when a person is at rest and when a person is exercising.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Root Word Quiz

3. Study Sessions Monday AM- 7:30am  & PM- 3:30pm

4. Cell Respiration Lab Quiz Monday (will review beforehand)

5. Exercise cell respiration lab

HOMEWORK:

1. finish analysis questions for lab

2. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test- TUESDAY

3. finish objective sheet- DUE TUESDAY

4. finish learning goals- DUE TUESDAY

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Explain the difference of CO2 levels of peas that are wet and dry at room temperature, and wet peas that are cold.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. *** ROOT WORD QUIZ TOMORROW*** (list attached)

3. wear gym shoes tomorrow for exercie lab

4. pea cellular respiration lab

HOMEWORK:

1. study for root word quiz- TOMORROW!

2. work on LGs and objective sheet

3. study for test next Tuesday

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. summarize 9.2-9.3 notes

3. Photosynthesis & Cell REspiration Concept Map- DUE TOMORROW!

4. review leaf anatomy lab

5. extra time: work on LGs, objective sheet, study for root word quiz and test

HOMEWORK:

1. Concept map- DUE TOMORROW

2. study for Rottwo word quiz- Friday

3. study for test (Ch 8 & 9)- next Tuesday

4. 

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Compare photosynthesis to cellular respiration.

2. Describe what happens during glycolysis.

3. Describe what happens during the Krebs cycle.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. summarized our Ch 9 notes

3. lecture on Ch 9.2-9.3 cell respiration & lactic acid fermentation

HOMEWORK:

1. work on LGs

2. work on objective sheet

3. STUDY for root word quiz and Ch 8 & 9 test!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Explain where organisms get the energy they need for life processes.

2. Define cellular respiration. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. All missing assignments by Friday!

3. CH 8 & 9 test is next Tuesday, Jan 15th

4. Root Word quiz Friday.... added 10 new words (see list attached- new words in purple)

5. Ch 9.1 notes- Energy and Cellular Respiration Overview

HOMEWORK:

1. STUDY STUDY STUDY for test

2. Study Root Words- Quiz Fri

3. blue objective sheet & LGs due test day

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe carbohydrate production when leaves are in the dark and in the light.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Leaf Anatomy Quiz

3. Plant and Carbohydrate Lab

HOMEWORK:

1. work on learning goals and blue objective sheet

LEARNING GOALS (Same as Weds 1/2):

1. Describe how the structure of a leaf allows it to carry out photosynthesis. 

2. Explain how gas exchange in leaves relates to homeostasis.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Leaf Anatomy Lab (lab sheet attached on Weds 1/2/13 date)

3. Leaf Anatomy Lab Quiz tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

1. complete analysis question from lab

2. work on blue objective sheet

LEANRING GOALS (for today and Thursday):

1. Describe how the structure of a leaf allows it to carry out photosynthesis. 

2. Explain how gas exchange in leaves relates to homeostasis.

IN CLASS:

1. LG (2-day)

2. Leaf anatomy worksheet

     -read lab

     -write out equation

     -define terms

     -label pictures

3. In class Leaf quiz (practice not graded)

HOMEWORK:

1. finish leaf anatomy worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

2. review root words, quiz next Friday

3. work on objective sheet (blue)

LEARNING GOALS: none

IN CLASS:

1. no LG

2. elodea photosynthesis lab quiz

3. review cell test

4. watch The Lorax

HOMEWORK:

1. enjoy your winter break!

2. work on your objective sheet (blue)

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the reactants and products of photosynthesis.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Elodea Photosynthesis Lab (attached)

3. Lab Post Assessment (quiz)  TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. Complete lab

2. work on blue objective sheet for  Photosynthesis

LEARNING GOALS: (2-day same as 12/18)

1. State the overall equation for photosynthesis 

2. Compare and contrast light dependent and light independent reaction.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. lecture 8.3- Process (specific) of Photosynthesis (notes attached)

HOMEWORK:

1. work on blue objective sheet for Photosynthesis

LEARNING GOALS:

1. State the overall equation for photosynthesis 

2. Compare and contrast light dependent and light independent reaction.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. peer evaluations of ATP concept map

3. lecture 8.2- Overview (general) of Photosynthesis

4. worked on blue objective sheet for photosynthesis

HOMEWORK:

1. continue to work on blue objective sheet for photosynthesis

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe the role of ATP in cellular activities. 

IN CLASS:

1.LG

2. hold on to webquest to help with homework assignment

3. Lecture 8.1- Engery & Life (ATP)

4. ATP concept map- DUE TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:

1. Complete ATP concept map

LEARNING GOALS: none

IN CLASS:

1. Photosynthesis Webquest

-write out on separate sheet of paper

-answer using complete sentences

-collecting it  MONDAY

HOMEWORK:

1. finish webquest- TURN IN MONDAY

2. have a great weekend!

LEARNING GOALS: none

IN CLASS:

1. turn in tan objective sheet and LGs

2. Cells test

HOMEWORK:

1. No HW : )

NO LEARNING GOALS.

IN CLASS:

1. Diffusion lab assessment

2. in-class review (sheet attached)

3. Study session tomorrow at 7:30pm

4. LGs & tan objective sheet DUE TOMORROW

5. Cells test tomorrow

HOMEWORK:

1 LGs & tan objective sheet- DUE TOMORROW 12/13

2. Cells test- TOMORROW 12/13

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how individual cells maintain homeostasis.

2. Describe how eukaryotes have cells that can work together to maintain homeostasis.

IN CLASS: 

1. LG

2. osmosis lab assessment

3. lecture on 7.4 notes

4. work on LGs and tan objective sheet

****Study session this Thursday at 7:30 AM****

HOMEWORK:

1. complete tan review sheet & LGs

2. study for Ch 7 test on cells- THURS 12/13

3. come to class with questions for the in-class review

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe the process of osmosis.

2. Compare and contrast hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic.

IN CLASS:  

1. LG

2. cells test (Ch 7) this Thursday

3. review session Tuesday @ 7:30am & 3:10pm

4. cells LGs and tan review sheet- DUE Thursday

5. osmosis lab

6. review diffusion & osmosis lab

7. HW: read and take Cornell notes on Ch 7.4- Homeostasis & Cells

HOMEWORK:

1. Read and take Cornell notes on Ch 7.4-Homeostasis and Cells

2. study for test- THIS THURS

3. Cells LGs and tan review sheet- DUE THURS

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe what type of diffusion is simulated in lab.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. diffusion lab

3. analysis / discussion

HOMEWORK:

1. finish alaysis questions for diffusion lab

2. study for cells test- NEXT THURSDAY!

3. work on LGs and tan objective sheet- DUE NEXT THURSDAY

LEARNING GOALS: (2-day) 12/5-6

1. Describe Passive Transport

2. Describe Active Transport

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Cell Test- Next Thursday, Dec 13th!!!!! Ch 7- CELLS

3. finish cell transport notes (Ch 7.3)

4. diffusion worksheet (attached) Be sure to color code water and sugar, also show how the molecules move in or out of cell.

5. Write out procedure in your own words. Draw out procedure.- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. lab procedure re-write with pictures

2. work on tan objective sheet

3. STUDY STUDY STUDY for cells test next Thursday- 12/13

LEARNING GOALS: 12/5-6

1. Describe passive transport.

2. Describe active transport.

IN CLASS:

1. Animal / plant cell lab quiz

2. LG

3. Cells test: next Thursday,

4. Cell transport notes (ch 7.3).  We will go over active transport tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:

1. work on cells objective sheet (tan)

2. please bring 2 different colored markers, crayons, pencils, etc. tomorrow.

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Trace how proteins are made then moved through a cell.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Please clean out binder.  Dont throw papers away.

KEEP root word list,  syllabus and safety contract, and cells LGs, notes, worksheets, labs, etc

3. plant/animal cell lab quiz tomorrow!

4. review organelles

5. making and tracing protein

6. review plant/animal cells

HOMEWORK:

1. bring plant/animal cell lab to class for quiz

LEARNING GOALS:

n/a

IN CLASS:

1. worked on final review sheet, please print off from home

HOMEWORK:

1. work on review for finals

2. study for finals, CH 1-6

LEARNING GOAL: (2-day, 11/21-26)

Compare and contrast plant and animal cells. (answer in a venn diagram)





IN CLASS:

1. LG (2-day)

2. reminder: extra credit lab- DUE THURSDAY, Nov 29th

3. HW: print off final study guide

4. collect late work- today was the last day!

5. Animal Plant Cell Lab- Part B Onion Plant Cells  & Part C- Elodea Plant Cells

HOMEWORK:

1. print off final study guide (attached and under Ch 7 documents)

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Compare and contrast plant and animal cells.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Late work and quizzes- DUE NEXT MONDAY, LAST DAY!

3. review for final attached 

4. check cell lab

HOMEWORK:

1. STUDY for finals!!!!

2. get in late work by Monday, Nov 26th!

LEARNING GOAL:

1. What is the purpose of microscopes?

IN CLASS:

1.LG

2. Check your grade and missing assignments

3. microscope lab

HOMEWORK:

1. study for FINALS!  Cummulative Ch 1-6

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Explain the cell theory.

2. Compare and contrast the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. LAST DAY FOR LATE WORK--- next Mon, Nov 26th

3. FINALS are next Thurs & Fri (Nov 29-30).  You will have a cummulative final over Ch 1-6, all multiple choice test.

4. Extra credit days (document attched and under Ch 2 downloads)

5. Start Ch 7: Cells (not on final), brain dump & notes

6. animal/plant cell worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. finish animal and plant cell worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

2. Start studying for your FINALS (Ch 1-6)

NO LEANRING GOAL

IN CLASS:

1. reviewed Ch 2 quiz

2. bessbugs experiment

3. discussed extra credit opportunity 

(extra credit info can be found at the end of the bessbug presentations under Ch 2 downloaded documents)

HOMEWORK:

1. complete any late assignments

Students took the Chapter 2 test in class.

NO Learning Goal

IN CLASS:

1. turn in enzyme lab tomorrow (use it as a study resource)

2. Ch 2 Quiz tomorrow- quiz information attached below & found under Ch 2 documents

3. review sessions today @ 3:15PM and tomorrow morning @ 7:30AM

***come with questions***

HOMEWORK:

1. Ch 2 learning goals 10/31-11/13  DUE TOMORROW

2. Purple objective sheet / study guide  DUE TOMORROW

3. STUDY!!!!!!!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Explain the effect that temperature might have on an enzyme reaction. 

2. Explain the effect that pH might have on an enzyme reaction. 

REVIEW SESSIONS:

Wednesday after school @ 3:15PM

Thursday before school @ 7:30PM

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. REMINDER: Thursday... Ch 2 Quiz, LGs DUE (downloaded to CJ), and Ch 2 Objective Sheet (on CJ)

3. Food Make Up Lab: Please do before Thrusday.  Now on CJ under Ch 2 downloads.

4. Day 2 of Enzyme Lab (Part C & D)- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1.  Enzyme Lab packet- DUE TOMORROW

2. complete Ch 2 objective sheet (purple)- DUE THURSDAY

3. complete Ch 2 Learning Goals- DUE THURSDAY

4. STUDY STUDY STUDY for Chapter 2 QUIZ THURSDAY!!!!

You'll do great : )

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe the function of enzymes in living organisms.

2. Explain the role of catalase in this experiment. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. collected food lab

3. reminder: quiz Thursday & makeup labs on Friday

4. enzyme lab- day 1 (part A & B)

HOMEWORK:

1. Ch 2 objective sheet/study guide (purple)- DUE THURSDAY

2. Learning Goals- DUE THURSDAY

3. STUDY STUDY STUDY for Ch 2 Quiz

LEARNING GOALS: 2-day LG

1. Identify which foods could be a good source of

protein, starch, and fats.

2.  Explain the purpose for using a standard and control 

in this experiment. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG (same as Thursday)

2. Students took their 3rd Root Word Quiz

3. Students performed Part 2 of the Food Lab- DUE MONDAY!

HOMEWORK:

1.Complete anaysis Food Lab- DUE MONDAY!!!!

2. work on Ch 2 objective sheet/study guide (purple)

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Identify which foods could be a good source of

protein, starch, and fats.

2.  Explain the purpose for using a standard and control 

in this experiment. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG (2-day)

2. checked and stamped pre-lab work for credit

3. performed Part 1 of Food Lab

4. REMINDER: root word quiz tomorrow!!!

-cummulative, MUST KNOW ALL 30 WORDS!

HOMEWORK:

1. root word quiz tomorrow!!!

-cummulative, MUST KNOW ALL 30 WORDS!

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Explain how chemical reactions affect chemical

bonds.

2. Describe how energy changes affect how easily a chemical reaction will occur.

3. Explain why enzymes are important to living things. 

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. Ch 2.4 Chemcial Reactions & Enzyme lecture and notes

3. Pre-lab write up- DUE TOMORROW

-must do for bothPart 1 & 2 of lab

-write out procedures in your own words

-draw a picture for each procedure

-staple separate sheet with pre-lab write up to lab

HOMEWORK:

1. Pre-lab write up- DUE TOMORROW

-must do for bothPart 1 & 2 of lab

-write out procedures in your own words

-draw a picture for each procedure

-staple separate sheet with pre-lab write up to lab

LEARNING GOAL:

1. Describe the characteristics of glucose.

discuss: atoms, size, shape, use for living things 

2. Describe the difference between a simple sugar and a complex carbohydrate.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. students received their new purple objective sheets/study guides for Ch 2 (on CJ)

3. homework check of macromolecule chart

4. finished Ch 2.3 notes on Carbon Compounds

5. Glucose modeling- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. Glucose modeling worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

LEARNING GOALS:

1. Describe how a macromolecule is formed. 

Use terms: monomers, polymers, polymerization, and macromolecule

 2. Describe the functions of each of the four groups of macromolecules.

IN CLASS:

1. LG

2. root word quiz Friday, ALL 30 WORDS ON QUIZ

-root word list attached 

3. Reminder: Mrs. Ramsey's PLTW experiment is tomorrow at 7:30-8:20.  Students will receive 2 points extra credit for attending the PLTW experiement. BE ON TIME IN 2007 blue.

4. Finished Ch 2.3 Carbon Compounds

5. Student will need to work on filling in the 4 macromolecules worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

HOMEWORK:

1. Student will need to work on filling in the 4 macromolecules worksheet- DUE TOMORROW

LEARNING GOALS:

1. List the main elements found in biomolecules.

2. Describe the unique qualities of carbon.

IN CLASS:

1.LG

2. go over water lab

3. start Ch 2.3 carbon compounds

4. students worked on their macromolecule worksheet

HOMEWORK:

1 .get missing assignments in Monday

LEARNING GOALS:

1. List the unique properties of water.

2. Compare and contrast solutions and suspensions. 

3.  Explain what an acidic and basic solution is. 

IN CLASS:

1. LGs

2. if you need to make up the fertilizer/algae and acid rain/seed germination lab... please see Mrs. G

3. students performed a water lab in class- DUE TOMORROW

4. we discussed and wrapped up the lab

HOMEWORK:

1. work on LGs

2. complete water lab and questions- DUE TOMORROW