DNA test remediation Day

test remediation

Have a great holiday!

Watching GATTACA when you return.

reviewing DNA and retesting during summit the first week back.

DNA test

Test day

remediation tomorrow

retest after break

DNA Review

Go over review sheet

Practice test questions

DNA mutations

Finish DNA mutation notes.

work on review

Review day

work on the review sheet

DNA test Thursday

Alien DNA

Go over protein synthesis WS- check for effort/completion

Alien DNA- need to pick up WS and a DNA strip to decode

RNA

Protein Synthesis notes

protein synthesis worksheet

DNA Replication

DNA Replication Notes- from yesterday

DNA Double Helix packet

DNA

turn in remediation

begin DNA Notes

article on Rosalind Franklin and questions

Cell Division Remediation

Hand back test

work on remediation- due Tuesday

verbal test if you choose

sign up for retest on either Tuesday or Wednesday next week

Pick up DNA/RNA objectives and vocab- define vocab for next Tuesday

Cell Division Test

Test day

Cell Division Review Day

check review sheet for points.

go over the answers

review as a class

Beyond Cell Division

discuss notes beyond cell division

work on review sheet

***Test Thursday***

Regulating the cell cycle

review cell cycle

finish notes on regulating the cell cycle

cell division review sheet

check in mitosis flash cards and questions, and chapter 10 reading guide

Warm-Up

How many daughter cells are created in mitosis?

If the parent cell had 26 chromosomes, how many chromosomes would each daughter cell have?

***Test Wednesday*** (possibly changed to Thursday, stay tuned)

Cell Division Notes

Checking in chapter 10 reading guide and mitosis flash cards

taking notes on cell division

parent teacher conferences tonight!

see you there.

Mitosis flash cards

I am checking your cell division vocab and you need to turn in your test remediation.

Today you will make flash cards for the phases of mitosis and analyze some data from a chart in your text book.

Monday- chapter 10 reading guide due and mitosis flash card/analyze data sheet

****Cell division test Wed. Nov 30***

Mitosis flash cards

I am checking your cell division vocab and you need to turn in your test remediation.

Today you will make flash cards for the phases of mitosis and analyze some data from a chart in your text book.

Monday- chapter 10 reading guide due and mitosis flash card/analyze data sheet

****Cell division test Wed. Nov 30***

Mitosis flash cards

I am checking your cell division vocab and you need to turn in your test remediation.

Today you will make flash cards for the phases of mitosis and analyze some data from a chart in your text book.

Monday- chapter 10 reading guide due and mitosis flash card/analyze data sheet

****Cell division test Wed. Nov 30***

Balloon activity

balloon activity: Why cells must divide

When you finish the activity, you may begin your chapter 10 reading guide (due Monday)

Due dates:

Why cells must divide (show me today!)

cellular respiration test remediation (turn in Friday)

Cell division vocabulary (checked in Friday)

Chapter 10 reading guide (checked in Monday)

Cellular respiration remediation day

pick up a test remediation and use your scan tron sheet to identify the questions you answered incorrectly.

use this time to ask questions so you can better understand the material you missed on the test.

sign up for retake during summit Thursday or Friday. Please remember to actually show up for your retake! Last time 8 people didn't show up.

pick up the cell division vocabulary and objectives sheet.

the remediation and defined vocabulary are due Friday.

Cellular Respiration Test Day

test day
turn learning log for extra credit

Cellular Respiration Review Day

check review

go through answers together

study with a partner

put learning log together for extra credit

Warm Up

what are the 3 parts of aerobic respiration?

Energy from Food

check venn diagram

finish notes (energy from food)

compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration

Cellular respiration review

warm-up

what process allows plants to gain mass?

what process allows plants to lose mass?

Fermentation

check glycolysis and respiration questions

fermentation notes from power point

create venn diagram to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Warm-Up

How did yesterday's lab demonstrate cellular respiration?

write the equation:

Respiration Lab

Lab pg 231

answer lab question 1-3

turn it in during class

Work on glycolysis and respiration questions- homework

warm-up

define aerobic.

How many total ATP are formed during aerobic respiration?

**Test Next Tuesday**

Glycolysis and Kreb's Cycle notes

turn in remediation and cell specialization paper

check cell respiration vocab and ch 9 reading guide

Guided notes/lecture on Glycolysis and Kreb's Cycle

exit ticket:

complete the following phrases-

1. the purpose of cellular respiration is...

2. glycolysis is necessary because...

3. photosynthesis and cellular respiration are similar because...

Warm-Up

Review: What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

Chapter 9 reading guide

Work day

-photosynthesis test remediation- turn in by tuesday

- cell specialization/venn diagram- turn in by tuesday

-cell respiration vocab- I will check tuesday

-chapter 9 reading guide- I will check tuesday

Warm-up

what does photosynthesis use? What does it make?

If cellular respiration is the opposite process, what do you think it uses? what does it make?

Photosynthesis Test Remediation

Test remediation

Pick up the cell respiration objectives and vocab

Turn in your warm ups

remediation due Tuesday

sign up for retest either monday or tuesday during summit.

Test day

Photosynthesis test

After the test pick, pick up the cell structure and function sheet.

Front and back are due on Tuesday.

Review Day

I am checking your review sheet for credit.

Playing a review game.

Warm-Up

what happens to the calvin cycle when the sun is not shining?

**Test Tomorrow**

STUDY!

Type Essay

We will be in the lab typing our essays today.

also, you will need to complete the photosynthesis review sheet for class Wednesday.

Warm-Up

what is the equation for photosynthesis?

what are the products?

what are the reactants?

Peer Edit

Check rough draft of essay

peer edit essay

quiz on light reactions- fill in the blank

we are typing in the computer lab tomorrow, so be sure to finish writing your essay.

Warm-Up

where do the light reactions take place?

where does the calvin cycle take place?

**Test Thursday**

Photosynthesis Essay

Write a rough draft of photosynthesis essay, due Monday.

turn in warm ups

Warm-Up

How does a plant gain mass? (hint: calvin cycle)

Light Independent Reactions

Review light reactions.

notes over light independent reactions.

practice explaining the two reactions with a partner.

Class quiz.

Warm-UP

redraw the light reactions without using your notes

Photosynthesis light reactions

show me 8-1, 8-2 reading guide and photosynthesis objectives

go over answers in class

turn in cell test remediation

Lecture on photosynthesis light reactions with Notes

copy the drawing from the board as we go along.

you need to be able to explain the steps in the drawing.

Study the drawing tonight.

Warm-Up

What is ATP? Why is it important?

Chapter 8 Intro

complete chapter 8 reading guide

work on remediation

work on issues and decisions

work on photosynthesis vocab

I'm available for verbal testing.

Sign up for retest tomorrow!

Warm-Up

what is the equation for photosynthesis?

Cell Test Remediation

Pick up your scantron.

circle the questions you got wrong the the test remediation.

We will go over the actual test together as a class. Use this time to ask questions.

Fill out the remediation (due Wednesday)

Verbal test with me if you know the material

Sign up for the retest today (retest during summit tuesday or wednesday)

Other work to complete:

issues and decisions- due Tuesday

photosynthesis vocabulary- check in on Wednesday

Warm-UP

What is the function of the chloroplast?

Cell Test

check in your cell review sheet for homework effort credit

check in the packet for extra credit

take the cell test

work on the issues and decisions paper

focus on using complete sentences

restating the question

using supporting evidence

and using appropriate language

Warm-Up

how did you prepare for this test?

what grade do you believe you will earn?

Review Day

We will be reviewing cells today as a class.

work on your review sheet.

Warm-UP

what are the 3 parts of the cell theory?

Cell's Alive

turn in osmosis and diffusion lab

go to computer lab to work on cell's alive This assignment will be extra credit for those who are in class. If you were taking MEAP, don't worry about it.

Cell Review

Test Friday

Warm-Up

What could happen to a cell placed in a different environment?

Osmosis Lab

Check in your different types of cell questions (cell specialization) for homework.

Osmosis lab- questions due tomorrow

Packet due Thursday (pick up from me)

If you are absent, you will need to make up the lab during summit.

See me to set up a time.

Warm-Up

create a venn diagram to compare and contrast facilitated diffusion and active transport.

***Cell Test Friday***

Cell specialization

check your cell movement notes

spend time going through osmosis, diffusion, active transport and solution types.

read and answer questions on cell specialization.

Warm-Up

what is the difference between osmosis and diffusion?

create a venn diagram

Cell Movement

Happy Friday!

Turn in your cell activity

I am checking your 7-1 worksheet

Then we are working on cell movement notes out of the book.

This sheet is due monday.

you may work with a small group.

Organelle quiz

Organelle quiz today

Then you will work on a worksheet to practice more cell organelles (7-1)

work on your cell activity

due friday

Cell Bingo!

Play organelle bingo

Work on choose a cell activity- Due Thursday

Organelle quiz tomorrow- matching

Warm-Up

Why must a plant cell contain both mitochondria and chloroplasts?

cell activity

Check your intro to chapter 7 paper you worked on yesterday for homework credit.

Review organelle functions.

Create bingo boards for game tomorrow

Work on choose a cell activity- Due Thursday

Warm up

What is the difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?

Chapter 7 intro

Today I am checking your flash cards for homework points.

Then you have the hour to work on a guided reading assignment on chapter 7.

When you finish, begin studying for the organelle quiz Thursday.

Warm Up

What type of molecules are necessary for ribosomes to make protein?

Organelle Flash cards

Today you need to turn in:

biochemistry test remediation

plastics article questions

daily warm-ups

I am checking:

cell vocabulary (homework points)

You are working on making hand written flash cards using these organelle definitions.

Quiz on Thursday next week.

Warm Up

What macromolecule makes up the cell membrane?

Work Day

Today you will have time to work on:

biochemistry test remediation

plastics article questions

cell vocabulary

These items were given to you earlier this week.

All 3 are due tomorrow.

Use your time wisely. I know it's homecoming week. 2 more days!!

Warm-Up

What do you already know about cells?

Biochemistry Test Remediation

You will get your scan tron back today and you must pick up a test remediation from me.

After you circle the questions you got wrong, please return the scan tron.

Today you may verbally test or sign up to retake the multiple choice test.

You also need to define the vocabulary for the next unit (cells) by Friday.

Items due Friday:

cell vocabulary

test remediation

plastic article questions

Warm-Up:

1. How did you prepare for the test?

2. Was the material memorized?

3. What will YOU do differently next time?

Biochemistry Test

Biochemistry Test.

Then pick up an article called, "Our plastic World".

You must answer prereading questions, during reading and post reading.

All questions must be answered on a separate sheet of paper and use:

complete sentences

appropriate language (no text lingo or short hand)

restate the question in the answer

and use supporting evidence to back up all answers with information from the article.

This assignment is due Friday.

Warm-Up

1. What is the function of enzymes?

2. What was the most difficult part of this unit?

Review Day

Today I am checking in your review sheet for effort/homework points.

You also needed to complete the energy in bonds activity for today. Many of you finished this on Friday.

The test is tomorrow. Be sure you study. Biology is ALL memorization. Find a trick that works for you. Repetition, flash cards, outlines, concept maps etc. Flash cards are my personal favorite. They are portable and you learn while making them.

Warm-Up

How is energy stored in macromolecules?

Biochemistry Study Guide

Today I am checking your objectives (to see if you answered all 8) and checking the first page of the energy in bonds activity from yesterday.

We will spend the hour completing that assignment and analyzing our food labels. If you finish, you may get started on your study guide.

The biochemistry study guide is due Monday. Remember, your test is Tuesday.

Warm-Up

Protein is to amino acid as polysaccharide is to ____________________.

Energy in Bonds

Today I am checking your fill in the blank review sheet for homework credit and we will discuss the correct answers.

Then we will spend the hour discussing chemical bonding and working on the energy in bonds assignment. You must complete the front and back of the first page by Friday.

Warm-Up

Which macromolecule is the only one that contains sulfur?

Smores!

Today you need to turn in your water lab with the graph for a grade.

We will be making smores to illustrate dehydration synthesis. This will help us practice memorizing the monomers and polymers.

While we eat, you will fill out a comparison chart.

Then, for extra practice, we will work on a fill in the blank review over everything we have learned in biochemistry. This sheet is homework to be checked in tomorrow.

Warm-Up

what is the result of hydrolysis of a protein?

****TEST NEXT TUESDAY****

Nucleic Acids

We are finishing up the notes on nucleic acids today. The same note packet we have been using.

Then we will finish collecting data for the % water lab.

As a class, we will answer the analysis questions and create a graph.

The graph and questions are due tomorrow. You will turn them in.

Remember to continue working on the objectives due Friday for homework.

Warm-Up

what elements are found in lipids?

What elements are found in proteins?

Lipids and proteins

I am checking in your illustration of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis today for homework credit.

We will collect more data for our % water lab.

Then we are working on the lipid and protein sections in our note packet.

Your assignment (due Friday) is to answer each of the objective questions.

Warm-Up

What 3 elements make up all carbohydrates?

Dehydration Synthesis and hydrolysis

We will continue to fill in the notes we began yesterday (see Thursday's post)

Today we will focus on dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.

You need to think of an analogy for each and sketch or describe it on a piece of paper.

Due today: french fry article questions (turn in), introduction biology test remediation (turn in), daily warm-ups for the week (turn in), and the chemistry vocabulary (I will check in for homework)

Warm-Up:

Why is carbon such a great element for organic macromolecules? (think of the shapes and bonds it forms)

Chemicals of life

We are beginning the chemical basis of life notes.

power point chemical basis of life

we are also beginning the occurrence of water in living things lab.

You will need to save this lab sheet as we will be revisiting it daily as we chart the data we collect as a class.

Our focus today is on carbohydrates.

warm-up:

list the 6 most common elements in living things

Intro Unit Test Remediation

We are working on our first test remediation.

you will need to get one from me along with your scantron from the test.

This is due, turned in, on Friday.

You may choose to sign up for a retest during summit Thursday or Friday.

You may also choose to verbally test during class today to earn back your missed points.

Then you need to complete the vocabulary on the bottom of the Chemicals of Life Vocab and Objectives sheet.

This must be done by Friday as well.

And a reminder, the french fry article questions are also due Friday. Whew! busy week.

Please stay on top of your work. Don't wait until Thursday night to complete this stuff.

Warm-Up

How did you prepare for the first test?

Test day

Today we are taking our first test.

turn in your learning log for extra credit.

After the test you will be reading the french fry article and answering the questions.

the questions need to be turned in by Friday.

Warm-Up

Mind Dump (we will discuss this)

Review day

Happy Monday.

Show me your completed experimental design sheets from Friday.

We are reviewing by doing a practice multiple choice activity.

Warm-Up:

what types of questions cannot be investigated with science?

TEST TOMORROW!

More experimental design practice

I will check your microscope lab for homework/participation points.

Then we will read through the scientific method explained hand out. Hopefully this will help clarify some points of confusion.

The we will practice more experimental designs as a class.

Use the study guide to begin studying for your test next Tuesday.

Warm-up:

What is the first thing a scientist must do to begin their work?

***It's Friday, turn in your warm-ups.

Microscope Lab

I am checking your "posing scientific questions" sheet for completeness and answering questions about it.

Then we are doing a microscope lab. the questions in the lab are homework if you do not finish in class.

warm-up:

what is a placebo?

*****First test next Tuesday!********

Scientific questions

I will check in your simpsons or spongebob sheet today. We will go over the answers in class.

Then we are discussing how to pose good scientific questions. You must finish the sheet.

Warm up-

what is a control group?

what are controlled variables?

Scientific Method Notes

Notes on scientific method: powerpoint

fix penny lab

turn in penny lab by Wednesday (that gives you an extra day to use your notes)

pick up either spongebob or simpsons practice sheet. complete as homework.

Today's warm-up:

what is homeostasis?

Scientific Method Lab

Turn in your signed syllabus.

Finish the anticipation guide for characteristics of life.

Show me your completed introduction vocabulary.

Work on the Penny Lab.

Hw: Finish the lab. Turn in the penny lab by Tuesday.

It's Friday!

Happy last day of our first week!

Today I am checking to see if you completed the martian vs car.

Then we are going to practice taking a final exam. The desks are arranged as they will be on exam day and you will have an opportunity to see and practice taking the actual final exam. This way, at the end of the semester, the exam won't be as stressful for you. Also, it provides me with some information about what topics you already know and which areas we will need to focus on.

When you finish, you need to pick up an intro unit biology objectives and vocabulary sheet.

The vocabulary need to be defined by Monday.

I appreciate all your hard work this week.

It's going to be a great year!

Characteristics of Life

Today we are doing an anticipation guide for the characteristics of life.

Then you will complete a note sheet in groups as a jigsaw activity.

Finally, you will practice what you have learned by completing the Martian vs the car activity.

More getting to know Biology

Today you will be receiving your textbook and completing an activity called:

What will biology be like?

This activity will help you become familiar with the classroom, text book and biology expectations.

1st Day of School

Welcome!
I hope you all had a wonderful summer.
I am looking forward to getting to know you this year as we learn together.

Syllabus

Please read through the syllabus and sign the student information page.

How to be successful in Biology

Evolution

We have been working on the evolution unit since after spring break. The test is today. Sorry I am behind on posting to the blog. My computer and internet have been struggling lately.

evolution power point
evolution notes
evolution objectives and vocabulary
evolution review sheet

Hypertrichosis and Karyotypes

karyotypes

hypertrichosis

pedigrees

Beyond Dominant and Recessive Cont.

We are finishing up the notes we started yesterday and working on the sex linked punnett square problems.

Beyond Dominant and Recessive

We are learning about the exceptions to the rules of dominant and recessive and discussing some additional genetic problems including chromosomal abnormalities.

Notes: Beyond Dominant and recessive
Power point

Sex linked punnett square problems.

Punnett Squares

Today we will be finishing the back side of the first note sheet you received on Tuesday this week.
This covers punnett squares.

Then we will complete Using punnett squares as a class and you will complete the Genetics problems worksheet on your own for homework.

Baby Boom

Today you will be completing the baby boom activity. This activity illustrates the concepts of dominance and segregation.
Then read 265-266 in your book.
Do the thinking visually on page 266.

Introduction to Genetics

Today I am checking in your objectives and vocab for points.
Then we are beginning our notes on genetics.
Genetics power point
Origin of genetics notes

When we finish the notes, you will read an article on gregor mendel and answer some questions about the article.

Welcome to 3rd Tri

Welcome to third trimester.
Yesterday we all took a pretest for biology B. Thank you to those of you who took this seriously and tried your best.

Today we will be working on our social contract and beginning to discuss the genetics unit vocab and objectives.

I have not yet collected all of the text books from last trimester, so you will not receive your book until tomorrow or possibly Monday.

Ecology Test, Bio B Final Exam Review

Today through this Wednesday we will be taking the ecology test, working on the test remediation, and beginning the Bio B final exam review.

Due to the ACT/MME, we are displaced from the classroom into the library.

Test remediations will be due Thursday. As soon as you finish your ecology test materials, you may begin working on the final exam review.

The ecology test retake will be after school Wednesday. You may verbal test, rather than retake the written, during class the day after you take your test.

Ecology

We will be going through the ecology power point a little bit each day this week. (Feb 22-25)

Note Packet

Then you will be working on some review questions and vocab as part of the ecology packet each day as well.

Human Body Test Remediation

Today we are going through the human body test remediation.
You may verbally test if you wish.
When you finish, you can work on the ecology unit vocabulary.

Both assignments are due Tuesday after midwinter break.

Have a wonderful, long weekend!

Human Body Review Game

Went over the homeostasis notes
played a jeopardy review game

Test tomorrow!
finish objectives

homeostasis

homeostasis notes and questions

human body systems test is Wednesday.
Today I checked your true/false activity for points and we went over the immune system review.

Be sure to complete your objectives in order to turn in the extra credit on test day.

Immune System

True False activity

need to pick up statements and note packet in class

Endocrine and Excretory

Finish up the notes.
Finish up the review sheet though endocrine system.

Quest tomorrow.

Digestive System

Digestive System notes
finish the review through digestive system.

Quiz on Wednesday over the note packet.

Respiratory System

Notes on respiratory system
Human Body Systems review sheet- complete through respiratory system by Monday.

Quiz next Wednesday

Incredible Human Body

video and questions

Quiz over bones and muscles tomorrow

Circulatory System

Circulatory system notes
use page 944 in your book to list the structures that blood passes as it moves through the heart beginning with the superior/inferior vena cava

label bone and muscle quiz Tuesday

Skeletal and Muscle systems

skeletal and muscle system notes (see Wednesday for power point and note packet)
skeletal diagram
muscle diagram
Reaction time lab

Nervous System

Today we are beginning our notes on the body systems.
Body systems power point- this will be used on a daily basis as we go through the systems
Note Packet- includes all the body systems

handout-brain diagram

Body System Objectives

Read chapter 35-1. Answer questions 1-4 at the end of the section.

Write the human body objectives on another sheet of paper and define the vocabulary.

All is due Wednesday.

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Comparative Anatomy Project

You will be placed in groups to complete this project.
Each group is researching a particular task that living things must accomplish. Your group must answer the questions provided and create a visual aid and presentation for the class to answer the questions.
The presentation is Thursday.

project guidelines

Classification

Notes over classification
classification power point
Which kingdom is it? WS (Due Monday)

Evolution Test Remediation

Today we are working on the evolution test remediation and doing verbal tests.

the remediation is due tomorrow.

you must also finish reading the article packet: Are your genes to blame? and answer the questions.

All of these items must be picked up in class.

Evolution Review

Review

Test Wednesday

Evolution Notes

We are finishing up the notes today.

work on the evolution review when we are done. the review is due Tuesday.

Natural Selection Lab

If you are absent today, see me to make up your lab.

Darwin's Theory

We are continuing the evolution notes. Today we are discussing Darwin's theory.

Natural selection
descent with modification
common descent

Evolution Notes

Evolution Notes

Today we are discussing the influences on Darwin as he was developing his theory of evolution. This is the first two pages of the notes.

Then you need to create a visual that summarizes the 5 influences on Darwin. The visual could be a graphic organizer like a concept map, a drawing, an outline, or any other creative way to represent the information.

Evolution

key terms/vocab and objectives

define the first 10 words using a vocabulary strategy, like KIM. Provide a memory cue, a picture or word for the first 10.

Define the rest of the words, memory cue optional.

Write out the objectives on a separate sheet and answer the ones you know.

*Turn in genetics test remediation