November 30 (A Day) and December 1 (B Day)

OBJECTIVE:
1. The student will take a test in order to assess their understanding of concepts learned in Chapter 7: Cell Structure and Function.
2. The student will define Chapter 8 vocabulary terms in order to prepare for Photosynthesis.

WARM-UP: N/A

CLASSWORK:
1. Q & A on Chapter 7 Concepts
2. Test on Chapter 7
3. Read pages 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 in green HSA book. Write out and define all vocabulary terms.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1. Read Section 8-1 in big textbook, p. 201-203
2. Complete Section 8-1 Worksheet in floppy workbook(required for honors class, extra credit for all other classes.
3. Finish classwork if you didn't do it during class.

HOMEWORK DUE:
None
Extra credit email must be turned in by 12/7
Get your HSA Benchmark results signed if you didn't get over 50%

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November 28 (A Day) and November 29 (B Day)

OBJECTIVE:
1. The student will review the processes of osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport in order to differentiate how substances can enter and leave the cell.
2. The student will describe cell specialization in order to identify the organization levels in multicellular organisms.

WARM-UP: REWIND: HSA Handout, Indicator 1.2.6 questions.

CLASSWORK:
1. Review Osmosis Lab.
2. Review Sections 7-3 and 7-4 while doing foldable activity for active transport and facilitated diffusion and cells, tissue, organs and organ systems.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1. Study for test!!!

HOMEWORK DUE:
A Day: Analysis questions in Osmosis Lab. HSA BCR #16.
B Day: HSA BCR #17.

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November 27 (B Day): "Cells- Lesson 2"

OBJECTIVE: Students will define the organelles of a cell in order to explain their function and describe their structures.

WARM-UP: REWIND: What is an independent variable? What is a dependent variable? Name the independent variable and the dependent variable in the Osmosis lab you did in class last week.

CLASSWORK: Review Section 7-2 in textbook. Cell City Activity.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read Section 7-4 in your textbook and study for test on Friday. Complete HSA BCR #17.

HOMEWORK DUE: Analysis questions in Osmosis Lab. HSA BCR #16. Signed HSA Results.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

HELPFUL LINKS: PHSchool.com, type in Web code: cbp-3072 for pictures of organelles

November 20 (B Day) and November 21 (A Day): Osmosis Lab

OBJECTIVE: Students will complete a lab activity in order to discuss the role of the cell membrane in the process of osmosis.

WARM-UP: Osmosis activity.

CLASSWORK:
1. Osmosis game.
2. Review of lab activity: Pick a Potato p. 50
3. Perform Osmosis HSA Lab
4. Work on BCR #16 while waiting 20 minutes for lab.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Complete analysis questions in Osmosis Lab. Do HSA BCR #16.

HOMEWORK DUE:
A Day: Bio-Tune, Cell Diagram, and Question #33 on page 198
B Day: Questions #33 and 34 on page 198

Everyone: Get a three ring binder with a section dedicated only to Biology. I expect you to have this in class every day, along with paper and a pen or pencil to write with.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

November 17 (A Day): "Bio-Tune and Cell Diagram"

NOTE: Ms. Lynch will not be in class today.

OBJECTIVE: Students will draw a plant or animal cell with all its organelles, and write a "Bio-Tune" in order to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of each organelle within a living cell.

WARM-UP: Recall the "Weird Al" video that you watched in class the other day. What did you like most about it, what did you like least? You do not have to write out your answer, just think about it.

CLASSWORK: Working in small groups of 2-4 people per group (your lab group is fine), write a "Bio-Tune" based on the instructions you've been given. Be prepared to share this with the class. When you are done, begin working on your cell diagram. You will need to finish this for homework.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Finish the cell diagram.

HOMEWORK DUE: You should have answered the following questions using complete sentences. I will collect these when I return.

1) Complete Applying Concepts Question #33, p. 198 in your textbook: As waste chemicals build up in a cell, homeostasis is threatened. State how diffusion helps cells maintain homeostasis.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

HELPFUL LINKS: PHSchool.com, type in Web code: cbp-3072 for pictures of organelles

November 15 (A Day) and November 16 (B Day): "Cells- Lesson 5"

OBJECTIVE: Students will identify the main functions and components of the cell membrane in order to discuss how substances enter and leave the cell.

WARM-UP:
A Day: What is the function of the cell membrane organelle?
B Day: REWIND: What are the repeating units that form a DNA molecule?

CLASSWORK:
1. Collection of HW.
2. Brief review of Section 7-3.
3. Diffusion Activity, PHSchool.com: Web code cbp-3073

HOMEWORK DUE:
A and B Day: You should have read Section 7-4 in your textbook and completed Section 7-4 Worksheet.
B Day: Cell Diagram and BCR #14 and 15.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
A Day: Question #33 on page 198
B Day: Questions #33 and 34 on page 198

Get a three ring binder with a section dedicated only to Biology. I expect you to have this in class every day, along with paper and a pen or pencil to write with.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

November 14 (B Day): "Bio-Tune and Cell Diagram"

NOTE: Ms. Lynch will be on a field trip today. Period 4B students did not do the Bio-Tune because they were on the field trip. They do need to complete the cell drawing and write a thank you letter to the museum for homework.

OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a cell Bio-Tune in order to classify the structure and function of organelles.

WARM-UP: Recall the "Weird Al" video that you watched in class the other day. What did you like most about it, what did you like least? You do not have to write out your answer, just think about it.

CLASSWORK: Working in small groups of 2-4 people per group (your lab group is fine), write a "Bio-Tune" based on the instructions you've been given. Be prepared to share this with the class. When you are done, begin working on your cell diagram. You will need to finish this for homework.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Finish the cell diagram.

HOMEWORK DUE: Section 7-3 Worksheet (15 pts.), finish HSA BCR #14 (20 pts.) if you didn't finish it in class, and complete HSA BCR #15 (20 pts.).

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

HELPFUL LINKS: PHSchool.com, type in Web code: cbp-3072 for pictures of organelles

November 13 (A Day): "Cells-Lesson 2"

OBJECTIVE: Students will define the organelles of a cell in order to explain their function and draw their structures.

WARM-UP: What is an organelle? What is the nucleus?

CLASSWORK: Watch "Weird Al" video. Review of organelle structure and function table. Review Sections 7-2 and 7-3 in textbook.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read Section 7-4 in your textbook and complete Section 7-4 Worksheet.

HOMEWORK DUE: Section 7-3 Worksheet (15 pts.), finish HSA BCR #14 (20 pts.) if you didn't finish it in class, and complete HSA BCR #15 (20 pts.).

ANNOUNCEMENTS: STRIVE FOR FIVE EVERY DAY!!!

HELPFUL LINKS: PHSchool.com, type in Web code: cbp-3072 for pictures of organelles

November 9 (A Day) and November 10 (B Day)

OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze different BCR responses and writing techniques in order to write a clear and comprehensive BCR response on the Biology HSA.

WARM-UP: Construct a BCR that answers the following question from your HSA BCR Booklet. Be prepared to read and critique your response with the class.

14. Compare a bacterial cell and a human body cell. Include in your response:
-How they are similar and different in structure
-How they are classified (2001)

CLASSWORK: 1. BCR Writing Workshop.

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Section 7-3 Worksheet (15 pts.), finish HSA BCR #14 (20 pts.) if you didn't finish it in class, and complete HSA BCR #15 (20 pts.).

HOMEWORK DUE: Completed Cell Lab, p. 45-49. You also should have read Chapter 7 through Section 7-3 in your textbook.

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November 8 (B Day)

OBJECTIVE: Students will view plant and animal cells under a microscope in order to draw and identify cellular organelles.

WARM-UP: What is the cell theory?

CLASSWORK: Review Section 7-1 in your textbooks. Perform Cell Lab (NOTE: 1A and 3A did not do the Elodea portion of the lab).

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read Section 7-3 in your textbook, Finish the lab through page 49.

HOMEWORK DUE: Section 7-1 Worksheet, Section 7-2 Worksheet, Classwork from last class.

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November 2 (B Day) and November 3 (A Day)

NOTE: I will not be here on November 2 and November 3.

OBJECTIVE: Students will define the organelles of a cell in order to explain thier function and draw their structures.

WARM-UP: None

CLASSWORK: Complete BOTH SIDES of two worksheets: 1) "Eukaryotic Cell Organizelles, and 2) Transparency 15: The Optical Microscope/ Rules for Microscope Use".

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Section 7-2 Worksheet, Read Section 7-2 in your textbooks, Finish worksheets that you did for classwork, Finish Lab (A Day students only).

HOMEWORK DUE: None today, I will collect when I return.

November 1, 2006 (A Day)

OBJECTIVE: Students will view plant and animal cells under a microscope in order to draw and identify cellular organelles.

WARM-UP: What is the cell theory?

CLASSWORK: Review Section 7-1 in your textbooks. Perform Cell Lab (NOTE: Only period 4A did the Elodea portion of the lab).

TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Section 7-2 Worksheet, Read Section 7-2 in your textbook, Finish the lab through page 49.

HOMEWORK DUE: Section 7-1 Worksheet.