Today we are doing a lab on Osmosis.
There is nothing to print out, so you must see me to get the lab sheet and schedule your lab make-up.
I will plan on Monday, Oct 4 during summit as the make-up date. If you are absent, plan on coming in at that time to do the lab.
Warm-Up:
What is the difference between active transport and diffusion?
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Osmosis, Diffusion and Active Transport
Turn in the cell activity first thing today.
We are working in groups today on Osmosis, Diffusion and Active Transport.
The sheet goes along with chapter 7-3 (pages 183-189). Due at the end of the hour. If you are gone, show me your completed sheet when you return.
Warm-Up:
What structures are found only in plant cells and not animal cells?
**Lab tomorrow. Be there!!!
We are working in groups today on Osmosis, Diffusion and Active Transport.
The sheet goes along with chapter 7-3 (pages 183-189). Due at the end of the hour. If you are gone, show me your completed sheet when you return.
Warm-Up:
What structures are found only in plant cells and not animal cells?
**Lab tomorrow. Be there!!!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Choose a Cell Activity
If you haven't turned in your progress report, you need to do that today.
We are working on Choose a cell activity.
You may work alone or with a partner (1 partner only).
Choose 1 of the 3 activities to complete by tomorrow.
No homework is being checked in today. You all completed the intro to the cell sheet in class yesterday. You will have the entire hour to work.
Warm-Up:
What structures do ALL cells have?
***Cell Test- Wednesday, Oct 6***
We are working on Choose a cell activity.
You may work alone or with a partner (1 partner only).
Choose 1 of the 3 activities to complete by tomorrow.
No homework is being checked in today. You all completed the intro to the cell sheet in class yesterday. You will have the entire hour to work.
Warm-Up:
What structures do ALL cells have?
***Cell Test- Wednesday, Oct 6***
Monday, September 27, 2010
Introduction to the Cell
It's homecoming week! Should be exciting and very busy. Try to stay focused in class.
You are turning in your Biochemistry Test Remediation first thing today. You will also be turning in your signed progress reports that I passed out to you last Friday.
I will be checking your cell unit vocab and objectives for homework credit. Remember, you don't answer all the objectives yet. You can go back and fill them in as we learn them. All you do for the initial assignment is write the objective out on a separate sheet and leave space to answer it in the future.
Today you will be doing some reading from the text book. The introduction to the cell reading assignment is due by the end of the hour.
You should have plenty of time to finish it. We will go over the answers together. You will then be spending the rest of the hour working on memorizing your cell organelle functions.
Warm-Up:
What have you studied about cells in the past?
You are turning in your Biochemistry Test Remediation first thing today. You will also be turning in your signed progress reports that I passed out to you last Friday.
I will be checking your cell unit vocab and objectives for homework credit. Remember, you don't answer all the objectives yet. You can go back and fill them in as we learn them. All you do for the initial assignment is write the objective out on a separate sheet and leave space to answer it in the future.
Today you will be doing some reading from the text book. The introduction to the cell reading assignment is due by the end of the hour.
You should have plenty of time to finish it. We will go over the answers together. You will then be spending the rest of the hour working on memorizing your cell organelle functions.
Warm-Up:
What have you studied about cells in the past?
Friday, September 24, 2010
Biochemistry Test Remediation
Today is the test remediation for biochemistry.
I will pass back your scantron. Then you will circle all the numbers on the remediation that you got wrong on the test.
You may use your notes, book, or ask a friend or me for help in order to answer the essay that matches with the question numbers you circled.
While the class is working on essays, you may choose to do a verbal test with me to regain points on your test. This option is only for those students who really know the material and just made a few mistakes on the test.
The remediation is due Monday.
You also must define the vocab and write out the objectives for our next unit on cells. I will hand out the Cell unit standards and vocabulary today as well.
Warm-Up:
How did you prepare for the biochemistry test?
What will you do differently next time?
I will pass back your scantron. Then you will circle all the numbers on the remediation that you got wrong on the test.
You may use your notes, book, or ask a friend or me for help in order to answer the essay that matches with the question numbers you circled.
While the class is working on essays, you may choose to do a verbal test with me to regain points on your test. This option is only for those students who really know the material and just made a few mistakes on the test.
The remediation is due Monday.
You also must define the vocab and write out the objectives for our next unit on cells. I will hand out the Cell unit standards and vocabulary today as well.
Warm-Up:
How did you prepare for the biochemistry test?
What will you do differently next time?
Daily Homework Week of Sept 20
5 pts
Chart comparing organic compounds
Entered separately in the grade book:
10pts- Chemicals of Life Lab
10 pt- Biochemistry review sheet/study guide
Chart comparing organic compounds
Entered separately in the grade book:
10pts- Chemicals of Life Lab
10 pt- Biochemistry review sheet/study guide
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Biochemistry Test
Test Day!
Take the test and then complete the issues and decisions paper.
If you are gone, you will need to make up the test the day you return and get the issues and decisions paper from me. It is titled, "Is Organic food really better for you?"
This paper needs to be turned in Friday.
I am grading it based on: complete sentences, restating the question in the answer, using supporting evidence in your answer, and using appropriate language (i.e. no slang, texting language, or abbreviations).
Warm-Up:
Mind "dump"
write down everything you are desperately trying not to forget just before the test. Those thoughts that are on the tip of your tongue and you are itching for me to pass out the test because you really need to write them down. Basically, it is a cheat sheet that you create using your notes (although I am not letting you use it on the test)
Take the test and then complete the issues and decisions paper.
If you are gone, you will need to make up the test the day you return and get the issues and decisions paper from me. It is titled, "Is Organic food really better for you?"
This paper needs to be turned in Friday.
I am grading it based on: complete sentences, restating the question in the answer, using supporting evidence in your answer, and using appropriate language (i.e. no slang, texting language, or abbreviations).
Warm-Up:
Mind "dump"
write down everything you are desperately trying not to forget just before the test. Those thoughts that are on the tip of your tongue and you are itching for me to pass out the test because you really need to write them down. Basically, it is a cheat sheet that you create using your notes (although I am not letting you use it on the test)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Review Day Biochemistry
I am checking in and giving you credit for both the "chemicals of life lab" (we completed yesterday in class and you answered two questions on your own), and the biochemistry study guide.
Be sure to show me both of these things.
The rest of the hour will be spent playing a review game and answering questions.
Biochemistry test tomorrow
extra credit learning logs due tomorrow
Warm-Up:
What is the function of enzymes? What type of compound is an enzyme?
Be sure to show me both of these things.
The rest of the hour will be spent playing a review game and answering questions.
Biochemistry test tomorrow
Publish Post
extra credit learning logs due tomorrow
Warm-Up:
What is the function of enzymes? What type of compound is an enzyme?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Lab Day
We are beginning class by checking in and going over the %water lab we have been working on.
Then we are doing a lab called, "The chemicals of life".
If you miss class today, you will need to see me in order to make up the lab. I will provide you with the handout when you sign up to make up the lab.
The make-up day is going to be Friday during summit. Be sure not to miss it.
Homework: finish study guide/review sheet
Warm-Up:
How is energy stored in macromolecules?
Reminders: Biochemistry test Thursday, Extra Credit Learning log due Thursday (no late work accepted)
Then we are doing a lab called, "The chemicals of life".
If you miss class today, you will need to see me in order to make up the lab. I will provide you with the handout when you sign up to make up the lab.
The make-up day is going to be Friday during summit. Be sure not to miss it.
Homework: finish study guide/review sheet
Warm-Up:
How is energy stored in macromolecules?
Reminders: Biochemistry test Thursday, Extra Credit Learning log due Thursday (no late work accepted)
Monday, September 20, 2010
S'mores!!
Happy Monday. I hope you all had a relaxing weekend because we have a full week ahead of us.
I am checking in the organic compound comparison chart for homework credit today. We will go over it for those of you who were unsure of how it should be filled out.
Then we are finishing up our "occurrence of water in living things" lab (started last Thursday). That means will will gather our last data set and graph it. The graph will help us to analyze the data and refresh our memories as to how graphs should be constructed. There are questions that must be answered.
Next, I will be using some delicious treats to illustrate polymerization of macromolecules. You will have a chance to eat in class.
While we are enjoying our snack, you will work on your Chemicals of Life Study Guide, due Wednesday.
Warm-Up:
What is the result of hydrolysis of a carbohydrate? a protein? a lipid? a nucleic acid?
I am checking in the organic compound comparison chart for homework credit today. We will go over it for those of you who were unsure of how it should be filled out.
Then we are finishing up our "occurrence of water in living things" lab (started last Thursday). That means will will gather our last data set and graph it. The graph will help us to analyze the data and refresh our memories as to how graphs should be constructed. There are questions that must be answered.
Next, I will be using some delicious treats to illustrate polymerization of macromolecules. You will have a chance to eat in class.
While we are enjoying our snack, you will work on your Chemicals of Life Study Guide, due Wednesday.
Warm-Up:
What is the result of hydrolysis of a carbohydrate? a protein? a lipid? a nucleic acid?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Daily Homework Week of Sept 13
25 points
Assignments:
-experimental design worksheet spongebob or simpsons
-scientific method experimental design worksheet (if___, then___)
-Biochemistry vocab and objectives
-Visual aid to help learn 6 common elements
-Illustrations of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis
I try to enter the week's worth of homework on Fridays and I will try to post the list at the end of each week. You can always look at specific days to find out what I "checked in" (gave homework credit for) that day and what was assigned.
Assignments:
-experimental design worksheet spongebob or simpsons
-scientific method experimental design worksheet (if___, then___)
-Biochemistry vocab and objectives
-Visual aid to help learn 6 common elements
-Illustrations of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis
I try to enter the week's worth of homework on Fridays and I will try to post the list at the end of each week. You can always look at specific days to find out what I "checked in" (gave homework credit for) that day and what was assigned.
Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Homework check: dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis illustrations
You will explain your illustration to a partner.
Today we are finishing up the biochemistry note packet you received yesterday. I have some demonstrations to help you understand the monomers and polymers of each type of organic compound. We will also be collecting more data for our "Occurrence of Water in Living Things" lab. (The handout was yesterday)
Then you will be completing the organic compound chart. This chart will help you compare the 4 types of compounds we are studying.
Warm-Up:
How is it possible for carbon to form such a variety of complex molecules?
It's Friday so you are turning in your warm-up sheet today. Remember, all 5 days must be included to receive full credit!
NEXT TEST: THURSDAY, SEPT 23
INTRO TEST RETAKE, SEPT 20
You will explain your illustration to a partner.
Today we are finishing up the biochemistry note packet you received yesterday. I have some demonstrations to help you understand the monomers and polymers of each type of organic compound. We will also be collecting more data for our "Occurrence of Water in Living Things" lab. (The handout was yesterday)
Then you will be completing the organic compound chart. This chart will help you compare the 4 types of compounds we are studying.
Warm-Up:
How is it possible for carbon to form such a variety of complex molecules?
It's Friday so you are turning in your warm-up sheet today. Remember, all 5 days must be included to receive full credit!
NEXT TEST: THURSDAY, SEPT 23
INTRO TEST RETAKE, SEPT 20
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Beginning Biochemistry
Today we are starting our unit on biochemistry. I will check to see that you have completed your vocabulary, standards on a separate sheet, and a visual representation of the 6 most common elements.
Then we will start a lab called % of water in living things. This will be an ongoing lab for the next week. We will collect data each day to be graphed.
The notes we are taking today are on the chemical basis of life. We will fill in the blanks through dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Your assignment is to illustrate those two principles. You do not have to color them, but you may if you wish. I just want you to come up with a picture to help you remember each process.
Warm-Up:
What is the difference between an atom, an element and a compound?
P.S. The test scores yesterday were the highest they have ever been! Congratulations guys!!
First test re-take will be during summit on Monday (Sept 20th) Let me know by tomorrow if you are planning on taking it.
Then we will start a lab called % of water in living things. This will be an ongoing lab for the next week. We will collect data each day to be graphed.
The notes we are taking today are on the chemical basis of life. We will fill in the blanks through dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Your assignment is to illustrate those two principles. You do not have to color them, but you may if you wish. I just want you to come up with a picture to help you remember each process.
Warm-Up:
What is the difference between an atom, an element and a compound?
P.S. The test scores yesterday were the highest they have ever been! Congratulations guys!!
First test re-take will be during summit on Monday (Sept 20th) Let me know by tomorrow if you are planning on taking it.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
First Test!
Today is our first test! It's only 20 multiple choice questions, so it's actually more like a quiz. I hope you all studied.
If you are absent today, you will need to come in during summit to make up this test the day you return.
I will begin class by giving you credit for completing the scientific method experimental design worksheet that we worked on in class yesterday. I will answer any questions you may have before the test.
Then we will take the test.
After the test you will pick up the biochemistry unit objectives and vocabulary.
Your assignment is to define the vocab words using your text book, dictionary, or internet. I recommend putting them on flash cards. This is a great study tool.
You will also need a separate sheet of paper to write out the objectives. What I mean by this is you will read through each objective and then write down what you already know about it. You may not know much at this point. That is OK. You will be able to write something for each objective by the end of the unit. Leave yourself space as you write out each of the objectives so you can add more information later.
The third part of your assignment is going to require some creativity. You must look in your book (chapter 2) for the 6 most common elements in all living things and then visually represent them in some way. Some students like to write out the element names in different colors, some draw a picture, some create a crossword type pattern. Ultimately, you want a sheet of paper that captures your attention and will help you remember those 6 elements.
Reminder: Learning logs are due tomorrow for extra credit.
Warm-Up:
Why is it ineffective to test more than one variable at the same time?
P.S.
I am feeding the snake tomorrow during summit. Hope to see you there!
If you are absent today, you will need to come in during summit to make up this test the day you return.
I will begin class by giving you credit for completing the scientific method experimental design worksheet that we worked on in class yesterday. I will answer any questions you may have before the test.
Then we will take the test.
After the test you will pick up the biochemistry unit objectives and vocabulary.
Your assignment is to define the vocab words using your text book, dictionary, or internet. I recommend putting them on flash cards. This is a great study tool.
You will also need a separate sheet of paper to write out the objectives. What I mean by this is you will read through each objective and then write down what you already know about it. You may not know much at this point. That is OK. You will be able to write something for each objective by the end of the unit. Leave yourself space as you write out each of the objectives so you can add more information later.
The third part of your assignment is going to require some creativity. You must look in your book (chapter 2) for the 6 most common elements in all living things and then visually represent them in some way. Some students like to write out the element names in different colors, some draw a picture, some create a crossword type pattern. Ultimately, you want a sheet of paper that captures your attention and will help you remember those 6 elements.
Reminder: Learning logs are due tomorrow for extra credit.
Warm-Up:
Why is it ineffective to test more than one variable at the same time?
P.S.
I am feeding the snake tomorrow during summit. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Review Day
Today we will discuss the microscope lab that you worked on yesterday. I will talk about the questions and help you with the answers you could not figure out.
Then we will do the scientific method experimental designs worksheet as a class to review.
You will also receive an intro to biology study guide for the test tomorrow.
The penny labs are being handed back, and if there is time, you may put together your learning log.
Warm-up:
When testing a new medical drug, you give one group the drug and another group something that looks like the drug so they believe that they also are getting the drug. Why?
Then we will do the scientific method experimental designs worksheet as a class to review.
You will also receive an intro to biology study guide for the test tomorrow.
The penny labs are being handed back, and if there is time, you may put together your learning log.
Warm-up:
When testing a new medical drug, you give one group the drug and another group something that looks like the drug so they believe that they also are getting the drug. Why?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Microscope Lab
Today we will go over the spongebob and simpsons experimental design worksheets. You will get into a group with other students who worked on the same assignment that you chose. You will compare answers and discuss them and I will help with the questions that arise.
Then the class will go over to the lab and work on the microscope lab.
The questions from the lab are due tomorrow, so you may have homework.
Warm-Up:
What types of questions cannot be investigated scientifically?
Then the class will go over to the lab and work on the microscope lab.
The questions from the lab are due tomorrow, so you may have homework.
Warm-Up:
What types of questions cannot be investigated scientifically?
Friday, September 10, 2010
Scientific Method
Today we are taking notes on the scientific method!
For practice, we will be working on one of two worksheets. You may choose to complete the Spongebob or Simpsons worksheet. You will be identifying the control, independent and dependent variables.
One of these two worksheets is due, completed, on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
For practice, we will be working on one of two worksheets. You may choose to complete the Spongebob or Simpsons worksheet. You will be identifying the control, independent and dependent variables.
One of these two worksheets is due, completed, on Monday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Penny Lab
I will begin class by checking in your characteristics of life notes. That means I will walk around and look to see that you have done it. You will not turn them in. If you are absent, you need to show my that you did them when you return.
We will discuss the important aspects of each characteristic and you may add to your notes as needed.
Then we will be doing the Penny Lab to get reacquainted with the scientific method and experimental design.
There are questions on the back of the lab sheet that need to be finished by tomorrow.
Focus on the parts of the experiment and learn the definitions (control, independent and dependent variable, hypothesis, conclusion)
We will discuss the important aspects of each characteristic and you may add to your notes as needed.
Then we will be doing the Penny Lab to get reacquainted with the scientific method and experimental design.
There are questions on the back of the lab sheet that need to be finished by tomorrow.
Focus on the parts of the experiment and learn the definitions (control, independent and dependent variable, hypothesis, conclusion)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Social Contract
We made it through the first day! It was wonderful to see all your smiling faces and begin to learn all of your names. I will try my best to be quick about the learning names part.
Today you are going to turn in the 10 to 1 facts about yourself and the signed parent/guardian information sheet (if you have it) and then we will be creating a social contract for our class.
The 4 questions you will ask yourself are:
1. How do you want to be treated by me?
2. How do you want to be treated by each other?
3. How do you think I would like to be treated by you?
4. How should we treat each other when there is conflict?
We will compile all our answers and come up with a set of guidelines that we would like to follow as a class and hold each other accountable to.
Then we will work in groups on an activity called The Martian vs The Car.
This sheet deals with the characteristics of all living things. These 8 things can be found on pages 16-19. Each one will be defined and or described in notes that you will write as a class.
Today you are going to turn in the 10 to 1 facts about yourself and the signed parent/guardian information sheet (if you have it) and then we will be creating a social contract for our class.
The 4 questions you will ask yourself are:
1. How do you want to be treated by me?
2. How do you want to be treated by each other?
3. How do you think I would like to be treated by you?
4. How should we treat each other when there is conflict?
We will compile all our answers and come up with a set of guidelines that we would like to follow as a class and hold each other accountable to.
Then we will work in groups on an activity called The Martian vs The Car.
This sheet deals with the characteristics of all living things. These 8 things can be found on pages 16-19. Each one will be defined and or described in notes that you will write as a class.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
First Day of School!
It is finally here! The first day of school has arrived. I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I am really looking forward to getting to know you and teaching you this trimester.
Today we will be discussing the course expectations by going through the syllabus. I will also give you some tips on how to be successfull in biology.
My plan is to pass out text books and do a short activity to help you all get acquainted with the classroom.
If you miss class today, see me to receive a text book, but don't worry about the activity.
Today we will be discussing the course expectations by going through the syllabus. I will also give you some tips on how to be successfull in biology.
My plan is to pass out text books and do a short activity to help you all get acquainted with the classroom.
If you miss class today, see me to receive a text book, but don't worry about the activity.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Biology A Expectations
As many of you may have heard, it has been a crazy week around here. I have been working hard getting our classroom ready and planning some awesome activities for us to do this trimester. For students and parents who would like to take a look at how the state objectives are being organized into units, I have attached my Biology A Unit Plans.
You may also want to take a look at the Michigan Merit Curriculum. I have added the link on the left hand side of this web page. There are a few other goodies that you may find useful as the year goes on.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you Tuesday!
You may also want to take a look at the Michigan Merit Curriculum. I have added the link on the left hand side of this web page. There are a few other goodies that you may find useful as the year goes on.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you Tuesday!
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