OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the types of diffusion in order to predict which substances will travel across the cell membrane.
VOCABULARY:
1) flagella
2) Golgi apparatus
3) homeostasis
4) hypertonic
5) hypotonic
WARM-UP: What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Discussion of osmosis and diffusion
3) Foldable
4) Video
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Go to www.pgcps.org and complete the Winter Break Packet for Biology under the Students tab. You do not need to print it out, just write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Cell worksheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Have a safe and happy holiday!!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
December 17 (A day) and December 18 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review the parts of the cell in order to describe the structure and function of organelles.
WARM-UP: What organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?
VOCABULARY:
1) endoplasmic reticulum
2) equilibrium
3) eukaryote
4) exocytosis
5) facilitated diffusion
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Review 7-2 and cell structure
3) Organelle worksheet
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
7-4 outline
ANNOUNEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: What organelles are found in plant cells but not animal cells?
VOCABULARY:
1) endoplasmic reticulum
2) equilibrium
3) eukaryote
4) exocytosis
5) facilitated diffusion
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Review 7-2 and cell structure
3) Organelle worksheet
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
7-4 outline
ANNOUNEMENTS:
NONE
Thursday, December 11, 2008
December 11 (A Day) and December 12 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review basic cell theory in order to describe how cells are important to living things.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell.
VOCABULARY:
1) cilia
2) cytoplasm
3) cytoskeleton
4) diffusion
5) endocytosis
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Presentation Pro 7-1
3) Independent cell activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 7-4
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a prokaryotic and a eukaryotic cell.
VOCABULARY:
1) cilia
2) cytoplasm
3) cytoskeleton
4) diffusion
5) endocytosis
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Presentation Pro 7-1
3) Independent cell activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 7-4
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
December 9 (A Day) and December 10 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review parts of the cell in order to describe the structure and function of each organelle.
WARM-UP: What is an organelle and how is it similar to an "organ" in a human being?
VOCABULARY:
1) cell wall
2) centriole
3) chloroplast
4) chromatin
5) chromosome
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) BEE Book and Flash card check
3) Cell City activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Cell organelle worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Cell drawings
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: What is an organelle and how is it similar to an "organ" in a human being?
VOCABULARY:
1) cell wall
2) centriole
3) chloroplast
4) chromatin
5) chromosome
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) BEE Book and Flash card check
3) Cell City activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Cell organelle worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Cell drawings
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
December 5 (A Day) and December 8 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete parts of the cell worksheet in order to identify parts of the cell.
NOTE: I was out for both of these days and will be checking BEE books and vocabulary when I return.
NOTE: I was out for both of these days and will be checking BEE books and vocabulary when I return.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
December 3 (A Day) and December 4 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to distinguish between animal and plant cells.
WARM-UP: What are the main differences between animal and plant cells?
VOCABULARY:
1) active transport
2) cell
3) cell membrane
4) cell specialization
5) cell theory
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) BEE Book discussion
3) Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 7-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
7-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What are the main differences between animal and plant cells?
VOCABULARY:
1) active transport
2) cell
3) cell membrane
4) cell specialization
5) cell theory
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) BEE Book discussion
3) Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 7-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
7-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
December 1 (A Day) and December 2 (B Day)
Students will take a test in order to gauge progress toward success on the HSA.
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 7-1 in textbook.
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 7-1 in textbook.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
November 20 (A Day) and November 21 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Unit 3 in order to prepare for the test.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
VOCABULARY:
1) polymer
2) product
3) protein
4) reactant
5) RNA
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Demonstration
3) PowerPoint Review
4) Unit 3 Review Sheet
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish and study review sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slips and 2-3 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
VOCABULARY:
1) polymer
2) product
3) protein
4) reactant
5) RNA
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Demonstration
3) PowerPoint Review
4) Unit 3 Review Sheet
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish and study review sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slips and 2-3 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
November 18 (A Day) and November 19 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Studnets will diagram the atoms of a water molecule in order to discuss why water molecules are polar.
WARM-UP: When the cells of most organisms freeze, they burst, why?
VOCABULARY:
1) mixture
2) monomer
3) nucleotide
4) pH scale
5) polarity
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 2.1 and 2.2
3) Short video
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-4
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slip for video and outline 2-3
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Everyone must pay $5.00 lab fee this week
WARM-UP: When the cells of most organisms freeze, they burst, why?
VOCABULARY:
1) mixture
2) monomer
3) nucleotide
4) pH scale
5) polarity
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 2.1 and 2.2
3) Short video
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-4
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slip for video and outline 2-3
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Everyone must pay $5.00 lab fee this week
Friday, November 14, 2008
November 14 (A Day) and November 17 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to describe pH and its effect on living systems.
WARM-UP: What is pH? What is the pH of water?
VOCABULARY:
1) element
2) enzyme
3) ion
4) ionic bond
5) lipid
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Collection of Lab Fees
3) pH Lab - Alternative is Chapter 2 in workbook
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline section 2-3 in your textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slip for video and lactose intolerance worksheet
WARM-UP: What is pH? What is the pH of water?
VOCABULARY:
1) element
2) enzyme
3) ion
4) ionic bond
5) lipid
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Collection of Lab Fees
3) pH Lab - Alternative is Chapter 2 in workbook
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline section 2-3 in your textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Permission slip for video and lactose intolerance worksheet
Thursday, November 13, 2008
November 12 (A Day) and November 13 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze macromolecules in order to descrite their structure and function.
WARM-UP: Describe the structure of an aton- include a picture.
VOCABULARY:
1) chemical reaction
2) compound
3) covalent bond
4) DNA
5) electron
CLASSWORK
1) Vocab/ Warm-Up
2) Classwork
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Permission slip signed, finish worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 2-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: Describe the structure of an aton- include a picture.
VOCABULARY:
1) chemical reaction
2) compound
3) covalent bond
4) DNA
5) electron
CLASSWORK
1) Vocab/ Warm-Up
2) Classwork
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Permission slip signed, finish worksheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 2-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Friday, November 07, 2008
November 7 (A Day) and November 8 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Studnets will analyze a food chart in order to describe macromolecules.
WARM-UP: Describe the structure and function of proteins.
VOCABULARY:
1) acid
2) amino acid
3) atom
4) base
5) catalyst
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Activity
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
2-1 Outline
WARM-UP: Describe the structure and function of proteins.
VOCABULARY:
1) acid
2) amino acid
3) atom
4) base
5) catalyst
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Activity
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
2-1 Outline
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
November 5 (A Day) and November 6 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will take a test on Unit 2 in order to gauge their progress towards success on the HSA.
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK: NONE
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 2-1
HOMEWORK DUE: NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK: NONE
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 2-1
HOMEWORK DUE: NONE
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
November 3 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the structure and function of macromolecules in order to analyze how they are important to survival.
WARM-UP: Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates.
VOCABULARY:
1) monosaccharide
2) carbohydrate
3) lipid
4) nucleic acid
5) protein
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Foldable Activity
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
WARM-UP: Describe the structure and function of carbohydrates.
VOCABULARY:
1) monosaccharide
2) carbohydrate
3) lipid
4) nucleic acid
5) protein
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Foldable Activity
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
Thursday, October 30, 2008
October 27 (B Day) and October 28 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Unit 2 in order to prepare for the test.
WARM-UP: Describe how water cycles through the atmosphere.
VOCABULARY:
1) omnivore
2) parasitism
3) pollution
4) predation
5) producer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Work on review
3) Independent activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: foldable
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WARM-UP: Describe how water cycles through the atmosphere.
VOCABULARY:
1) omnivore
2) parasitism
3) pollution
4) predation
5) producer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Work on review
3) Independent activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: foldable
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
October 29 (B Day) and October 30 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will compare macromolecules in order to differentiate their structure and function.
WARM-UP: List the 4 types of macromolecules.
VOCABULARY:
1) resource
2) species
3) transpiration
4) trophic level
5) weather
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Review types of macromolecules
3) Independent activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 2-1
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WARM-UP: List the 4 types of macromolecules.
VOCABULARY:
1) resource
2) species
3) transpiration
4) trophic level
5) weather
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Review types of macromolecules
3) Independent activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 2-1
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Friday, October 24, 2008
October 23 (B Day) and October 24 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review biomes in order to analyze how they impact biodiversity.
WARM-UP: Name 3 biomes
VOCABULARY:
1) omnivore
2) parasitism
3) pollution
4) population
5) predation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Discussion of owl pellet lab
3) Biome activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: Section 4-4 outline (B Day), Lorax letter, flashcards and warm-ups (A Day)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 4-4 (A day), all to finish Biomes foldable
ANNOUNCEMENTS: email me at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org by 10/28 for 5 extra credit points!!!!
WARM-UP: Name 3 biomes
VOCABULARY:
1) omnivore
2) parasitism
3) pollution
4) population
5) predation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Discussion of owl pellet lab
3) Biome activity
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE: Section 4-4 outline (B Day), Lorax letter, flashcards and warm-ups (A Day)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Read and outline 4-4 (A day), all to finish Biomes foldable
ANNOUNCEMENTS: email me at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org by 10/28 for 5 extra credit points!!!!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
October 16 (A day) and October 20 (B day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to analyze food webs.
WARM-UP: Why are food webs important?
VOCABULARY:
1) ecology
2) ecosystem
3) evaporation
4) food chain
5) food web
CLASSWORK: Lab
HOMEWORK DUE: Section 4-3 outline
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Lorax letter
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
WARM-UP: Why are food webs important?
VOCABULARY:
1) ecology
2) ecosystem
3) evaporation
4) food chain
5) food web
CLASSWORK: Lab
HOMEWORK DUE: Section 4-3 outline
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Lorax letter
ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE
Monday, October 13, 2008
October 14 (B Day) and October 15 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a letter in order to analyze the impact humans have on ecosystems.
WARM-UP: From the book "The Lorax"- would you consider yourself a once-ler or a lorax, and why?
VOCABULARY:
1) consumer
2) decomposer
3) denitrification
4) detritivore
5) ecological pyramid
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Powerpoint 3 part 2
3) Lorax letter
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Lorax instructions
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline Section 4-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WARM-UP: From the book "The Lorax"- would you consider yourself a once-ler or a lorax, and why?
VOCABULARY:
1) consumer
2) decomposer
3) denitrification
4) detritivore
5) ecological pyramid
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Powerpoint 3 part 2
3) Lorax letter
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Lorax instructions
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline Section 4-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
October 10 (B Day) and October 13 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a letter in order to analyze the impact humans have on ecosystems.
WARM-UP: What would happen to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem if the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab went extinct?
VOCABULARY:
1) biosphere
2) biotic factor
3) chemosynthesis
4) climate
5) community
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Symbiotic Review Activity
3) PowerPoint 2 part 2
4) Trophic level review activity
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline Section 4-1
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WARM-UP: What would happen to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem if the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab went extinct?
VOCABULARY:
1) biosphere
2) biotic factor
3) chemosynthesis
4) climate
5) community
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Symbiotic Review Activity
3) PowerPoint 2 part 2
4) Trophic level review activity
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline Section 4-1
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
October 2 (A Day), October 3 (B Day) and October 6 (A Day)
I am out of class these days. Students will work on worksheets from their workbook.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
October 7 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will investigate the relationships between horseshoe crabs and red knots in order to understand how delicate food web dynamics are.
WARM-UP: Name two organisms that are so closely linked that the death of one would result in the death of the other?
VOCABULARY:
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Movie
3) Food Web discussion
4) Worksheets
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
all lab fees and safety contracts are due this week!!!
WARM-UP: Name two organisms that are so closely linked that the death of one would result in the death of the other?
VOCABULARY:
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Movie
3) Food Web discussion
4) Worksheets
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
all lab fees and safety contracts are due this week!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
September 30 (A Day) and October 1 (B Day)- Unit 2
OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze the interrelationships and interdependecies among different organisms and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem.
WARM-UP: List abiotic and biotic factors that affect a clown fish (like Nemo).
VOCABULARY:
1) abiotic factor
2) autotroph
3) biodiversity
4) biomass
5) biome
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Review power point Ecology 2 part 1
3) Activity
4) Horseshoe crab movie
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
pictures of organisms
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 3-3 in book
HOMEWORK DUE:
Food Web
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
all lab fees and safety contracts are due Tuesday!!!
WARM-UP: List abiotic and biotic factors that affect a clown fish (like Nemo).
VOCABULARY:
1) abiotic factor
2) autotroph
3) biodiversity
4) biomass
5) biome
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Review power point Ecology 2 part 1
3) Activity
4) Horseshoe crab movie
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
pictures of organisms
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 3-3 in book
HOMEWORK DUE:
Food Web
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
all lab fees and safety contracts are due Tuesday!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
September 25 (A Day) and September 29 (B Day)- Unit 2, Lesson 3
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a food web in order to analyze the relationships between organisms.
WARM-UP: List and describe the different types of heterotrophs.
VOCABULARY:
1) hypothesis
2) independent variable
3) Kilo
4) Liter
5) materials
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review test
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Monarch game
6) Food Web activity
7) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Food web
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: List and describe the different types of heterotrophs.
VOCABULARY:
1) hypothesis
2) independent variable
3) Kilo
4) Liter
5) materials
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review test
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Monarch game
6) Food Web activity
7) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Food web
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Monday, September 22, 2008
September 23 (A Day) and September 24 (B Day)- Unit 2
OBJECTIVE: Students will develop a food web in order to analyze the relationships between organisms.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between competition among organisms and predation?
VOCABULARY:
1) dependent variable
2) experiment
3) experimental design
4) graduated cylinder
5) gram
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review online resources
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book. Finish Ecology Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: What is the difference between competition among organisms and predation?
VOCABULARY:
1) dependent variable
2) experiment
3) experimental design
4) graduated cylinder
5) gram
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review online resources
4) Ecology review powerpoint
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
root word sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book. Finish Ecology Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Thursday, September 18, 2008
September 19 (A Day) and September 22 (B Day)- Unit 2, Lesson 1
OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze the relationships between biotic diversity and abiotic factors in order to evaluate how they impact ecosystems.
WARM-UP: What is the different between a web and a chain?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, September 19 – SCRUTINIZE (v.) – to examine closely
The rocket scientist scrutinized thousands of pages of computer printouts, looking for a clue as to why the rocket had exploded.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Ecology I and II activities
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Ecology I and II
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 3-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
WARM-UP: What is the different between a web and a chain?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, September 19 – SCRUTINIZE (v.) – to examine closely
The rocket scientist scrutinized thousands of pages of computer printouts, looking for a clue as to why the rocket had exploded.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Ecology I and II activities
4) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Ecology I and II
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-2 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 3-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
September 17 (A Day) and September 18 (B Day)- TEST Unit 1
OBJECTIVE: Students will take the Unit 1 test in order to gauge progress towards success on the HSA
WARM-UP: N/A
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 17 – ANARCHY (n.) – absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
The country fell into a state of anarchy after the rebels kidnapped the President and locked the legislature inside the capitol.
Thursday, September 18 – VIRULENT (adj.) – extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
The virulent disease quickly swept through the community, leaving many people dead and many more people extremely ill.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Study for test
4) Take Test
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-1 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
WARM-UP: N/A
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 17 – ANARCHY (n.) – absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
The country fell into a state of anarchy after the rebels kidnapped the President and locked the legislature inside the capitol.
Thursday, September 18 – VIRULENT (adj.) – extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
The virulent disease quickly swept through the community, leaving many people dead and many more people extremely ill.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Study for test
4) Take Test
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline (or take notes) on section 3-1 in your book.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email me by 9/22/08 at margaret.lynch@pgcps.org for 5 extra credit points!!! Make sure you include your name and period number that I have you in class. Keep checking the blog!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
September 15 (A Day) and September 16 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 6
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Unit 1 in order to prepare for the test next class.
WARM-UP: Write the number 3000000000000000000000000000 m in Scientific Notation.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Monday, September 15 – ACUTE (adj.) – sharp; shrewd
He had an acute sense of hearing and the slight noise woke him up.
Tuesday, September 16 – RETICENT (adj.) – quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
Luther was reticent on the subject of his accomplishments; he didn’t like to talk about himself.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review Scientific Notation and metric system.
4) Review Graphing Lab
5) Test questions
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: Write the number 3000000000000000000000000000 m in Scientific Notation.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Monday, September 15 – ACUTE (adj.) – sharp; shrewd
He had an acute sense of hearing and the slight noise woke him up.
Tuesday, September 16 – RETICENT (adj.) – quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself
Luther was reticent on the subject of his accomplishments; he didn’t like to talk about himself.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update
3) Review Scientific Notation and metric system.
4) Review Graphing Lab
5) Test questions
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
none
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
September 11 (A Day) and September 12 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 5
OBJECTIVE: The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches in order to solve problems in a scientific manner.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Thursday, September 11 – RESOLUTE (adj.) – determined; firm; unwavering
Uncle Ted was resolute in his decision not to have a good time at the Christmas party; he stood alone in the corner and muttered to himself all night.
Friday, September 12 – SERVILE (adj.) – submissive and subservient; like a servant
Cat lovers sometimes say that dogs are too servile; they follow their owners everywhere and slobber all over them at every opportunity.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab on pp. 22-25
5) Test Review
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Using Graphing Skills
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Lab and study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Capsule lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: What is the difference between an independent and a dependent variable?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Thursday, September 11 – RESOLUTE (adj.) – determined; firm; unwavering
Uncle Ted was resolute in his decision not to have a good time at the Christmas party; he stood alone in the corner and muttered to himself all night.
Friday, September 12 – SERVILE (adj.) – submissive and subservient; like a servant
Cat lovers sometimes say that dogs are too servile; they follow their owners everywhere and slobber all over them at every opportunity.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab on pp. 22-25
5) Test Review
6) Closure
HANDOUTS:
Using Graphing Skills
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Lab and study for test next class. Review notes, warm-ups and labs and read all of Chapter 1 to prepare for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Capsule lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEST NEXT CLASS
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
September 9 (A Day) and September 10 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 4
OBJECTIVE: The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches in order to solve problems in a scientific manner.
WARM-UP: Write out the instructions for tying your shoe, then trade with a partner to have them follow the instructions.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Tuesday, September 9 – CONCILIATORY (adj.) – making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill.
The formerly warring countries were conciliatory at the treaty conference.
Wednesday, September 10 – RESIGNATION (n.) (used an an adj.) – the act or an instance of resigning
Richard Nixon turned in his papers of resignation and gave up the office of presidency in August 1974.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish the sponge capsule lab.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from Section 1-4. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
WARM-UP: Write out the instructions for tying your shoe, then trade with a partner to have them follow the instructions.
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Tuesday, September 9 – CONCILIATORY (adj.) – making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill.
The formerly warring countries were conciliatory at the treaty conference.
Wednesday, September 10 – RESIGNATION (n.) (used an an adj.) – the act or an instance of resigning
Richard Nixon turned in his papers of resignation and gave up the office of presidency in August 1974.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 26-27
4) Review Lab
5) Closure
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish the sponge capsule lab.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from Section 1-4. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
Sunday, August 31, 2008
September 5 (A Day) and September 8 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 3 and 4
OBJECTIVE: The student will pose scientific questions and suggest investigative approaches in order to solve problems in a scientific manner.
WARM-UP: What is the scientific method?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 22-27
4) Review Lab
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 1-4 from your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
WARM-UP: What is the scientific method?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) Complete Lab pp. 22-27
4) Review Lab
HANDOUTS:
None
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 1-4 from your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
September 3 (A Day) and September 4 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 2
OBJECTIVE: The student will discuss effective lab practices in order to perform labs safely.
WARM-UP: If you were a scientist today, what contribution(s) would you
make to enhance the field of science?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 3 – FUTILE (adj.) – hopeless; without effect
A D+ average and no extracurricular interests meant that applying to Harvard was futile, but Lucy still hoped that she would get accepted.
Thursday, September 4 – DIVERSE (adj.) – varied
The students of Parkdale come from diverse backgrounds and the student body has representatives from more than 40 countries.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) B.E.E. Book Check
4) Review Safety Contract
5) Lab Safety and Lab Equipment activity
6) Discussion and Closure
HANDOUTS:
1) Safety Contract
2) Lab
3) Class Brochure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 1-4 in your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline of Section 1-3. BEE BOOK due on Sept. 3. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXTRA CREDIT if parents attend Back-to-school night!!!
WARM-UP: If you were a scientist today, what contribution(s) would you
make to enhance the field of science?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, September 3 – FUTILE (adj.) – hopeless; without effect
A D+ average and no extracurricular interests meant that applying to Harvard was futile, but Lucy still hoped that she would get accepted.
Thursday, September 4 – DIVERSE (adj.) – varied
The students of Parkdale come from diverse backgrounds and the student body has representatives from more than 40 countries.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) B.E.E. Book Check
4) Review Safety Contract
5) Lab Safety and Lab Equipment activity
6) Discussion and Closure
HANDOUTS:
1) Safety Contract
2) Lab
3) Class Brochure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 1-4 in your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline of Section 1-3. BEE BOOK due on Sept. 3. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXTRA CREDIT if parents attend Back-to-school night!!!
Friday, August 29, 2008
August 29 (A Day) and September 2 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 1 (continued)
OBJECTIVE: The student will describe the characteristics of life in order to classify an unknown item as living or nonliving.
WARM-UP: What is homeostasis and why do you think it is important to life?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, August 29 – ECCENTRIC (adj.) – not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
The eccentric inventor spent all his waking hours fiddling with what he said was a time machine but was actually just an old telephone booth.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) "To Live or Not to Live" activity
4) Review activity
HANDOUTS:
1) "To Live or Not to Live"
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish activity for homework. Also, read and outline Section 1-3 in your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from pp. 8, 9, 10 and 14. BEE BOOK due on Sept. 3. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
WARM-UP: What is homeostasis and why do you think it is important to life?
VOCABULARY: (On hold)
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Friday, August 29 – ECCENTRIC (adj.) – not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
The eccentric inventor spent all his waking hours fiddling with what he said was a time machine but was actually just an old telephone booth.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Collect homework and lab fees
2) Monarch migration update and collection of data
3) "To Live or Not to Live" activity
4) Review activity
HANDOUTS:
1) "To Live or Not to Live"
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish activity for homework. Also, read and outline Section 1-3 in your textbook.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline (or notes) from pp. 8, 9, 10 and 14. BEE BOOK due on Sept. 3. Lab fee and parent contact sheet due.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NONE
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
August 27 (A Day) and August 28 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 1 (continued)
OBJECTIVE: The student will describe the characteristics of life in order to classify an unknown item as living or nonliving.
WARM-UP: Describe 5 characteristics to determine if something is living or non-living.
VOCABULARY:
1) analysis
2) centi-
3) conclustion
4) control
5) data
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, August 27 – ENIGMA (n.) – mystery
Hal is an enigma; he never studies for any tests but always gets good grades.
Thursday, August 28 – INEVITABLE (adj.) – unavoidable; bound to happen
It was inevitable that Brittany would fail geometry; she never did any homework and didn’t understand any of the class work.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary. Get Textbooks. Discuss lab fee and grading policy.
2) Explanation of monarch project. Begin data collection
3) Closure- what things did you learn about your caterpillar that surprised you? Name one piece of quantitative and qualitative data that you learned.
HANDOUTS:
1) Data Collection Sheet
2) Monarch stages
3) Lab Fee letter
4) Grading policy
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Get BEE Books organized. Read and outline (or take notes) pages 8, 9, 10 and 14 in your books.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Parent Contact Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WELCOME BACK!!!
WARM-UP: Describe 5 characteristics to determine if something is living or non-living.
VOCABULARY:
1) analysis
2) centi-
3) conclustion
4) control
5) data
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
Wednesday, August 27 – ENIGMA (n.) – mystery
Hal is an enigma; he never studies for any tests but always gets good grades.
Thursday, August 28 – INEVITABLE (adj.) – unavoidable; bound to happen
It was inevitable that Brittany would fail geometry; she never did any homework and didn’t understand any of the class work.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary. Get Textbooks. Discuss lab fee and grading policy.
2) Explanation of monarch project. Begin data collection
3) Closure- what things did you learn about your caterpillar that surprised you? Name one piece of quantitative and qualitative data that you learned.
HANDOUTS:
1) Data Collection Sheet
2) Monarch stages
3) Lab Fee letter
4) Grading policy
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Get BEE Books organized. Read and outline (or take notes) pages 8, 9, 10 and 14 in your books.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Parent Contact Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WELCOME BACK!!!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
August 25 (A Day) and August 26 (B Day)- Unit 1, Lesson 1
OBJECTIVE: The student will review classroom rules, policies and procedures in order to have a safe and successful school year!!!
WARM-UP: What is Biology?
VOCABULARY: Review of vocabulary procedures and expectations.
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
ABSTRACT (adj.) – lacking substance (the opposite of concrete); theoretical
Pablo Picasso was an abstract painter and many painters followed his technique but didn’t gain the same recognition.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary discussion.
2) Discussion of classroom rules, policies and procedures.
3) Explanation of monarch project.
HANDOUTS:
1) BEE Book
2) Student Information Sheet
3) Parent Contact Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Get BEE Books organized. Have parents fill out parent contact information sheet.
HOMEWORK DUE:
N/A
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WELCOME BACK!!!
WARM-UP: What is Biology?
VOCABULARY: Review of vocabulary procedures and expectations.
SAT WORD OF THE DAY:
ABSTRACT (adj.) – lacking substance (the opposite of concrete); theoretical
Pablo Picasso was an abstract painter and many painters followed his technique but didn’t gain the same recognition.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary discussion.
2) Discussion of classroom rules, policies and procedures.
3) Explanation of monarch project.
HANDOUTS:
1) BEE Book
2) Student Information Sheet
3) Parent Contact Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Get BEE Books organized. Have parents fill out parent contact information sheet.
HOMEWORK DUE:
N/A
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WELCOME BACK!!!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
May 28 (A Day) and May 29 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Ecology Unit in order to prepare for their final exam.
WARM-UP: How are individuals, populations and communities related to one another?
VOCABULARY: Spend about 10 minutes getting your flashcards organized.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review data table from lab
3) Ecology Review
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for final exam. Bring textbook on Monday and Tuesday. Also, bring shoes you can get dirty next class.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Extra Credit opportunities- earn up to 25 extra credit points for brining in the following items- HAND SANITIZER, HAND SOAP (BOTTLE), PACK OF MARKERS OR COLORED PENCILS, PACK OF GLUE STICKS. Also, I need old magazines- 1 point/magazine that you bring in.
WARM-UP: How are individuals, populations and communities related to one another?
VOCABULARY: Spend about 10 minutes getting your flashcards organized.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review data table from lab
3) Ecology Review
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for final exam. Bring textbook on Monday and Tuesday. Also, bring shoes you can get dirty next class.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ecology Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Extra Credit opportunities- earn up to 25 extra credit points for brining in the following items- HAND SANITIZER, HAND SOAP (BOTTLE), PACK OF MARKERS OR COLORED PENCILS, PACK OF GLUE STICKS. Also, I need old magazines- 1 point/magazine that you bring in.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
May 23 (A Day) and May 26 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to investigate food webs.
WARM-UP: Name 3 symbiotic relationships that organisms can have.
VOCABULARY:
1) population density
2) immigration
3) emigration
4) demography
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Lab
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Review Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
WARM-UP: Name 3 symbiotic relationships that organisms can have.
VOCABULARY:
1) population density
2) immigration
3) emigration
4) demography
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Lab
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Review Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 14 (B Day) and May 15 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review 3rd quarter material in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP: Identify the differences between DNA and RNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) resource
2) predation
3) symbiosis
4) mutualism
5) commensalism
6) parasitism
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-4 to 2-6 and do 2.2 Review in green book.
WARM-UP: Identify the differences between DNA and RNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) resource
2) predation
3) symbiosis
4) mutualism
5) commensalism
6) parasitism
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 2-4 to 2-6 and do 2.2 Review in green book.
May 12 (B Day) and May 13 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review 2nd quarter in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP: Name the 4 groups of macromolecules, their building blocks and function.
VOCABULARY:
1) denitrification
2) nitrogen fixation
3) biotic factor
4) abiotic factor
5) habitat
6) niche
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 2nd quarter material
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read 2-1 to 2-3 in green HSA book, do 2.1 Review
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read 1-1 to 1-6 in green book. Do Section 1.1 Review
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA next week.
WARM-UP: Name the 4 groups of macromolecules, their building blocks and function.
VOCABULARY:
1) denitrification
2) nitrogen fixation
3) biotic factor
4) abiotic factor
5) habitat
6) niche
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 2nd quarter material
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read 2-1 to 2-3 in green HSA book, do 2.1 Review
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read 1-1 to 1-6 in green book. Do Section 1.1 Review
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA next week.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
May 7 (A Day) and May 8 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE:
Students will review material from 1st quarter in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP:
Name the types of matter that cycle through the biosphere.
VOCABULARY:
1) food web
2) trophic level
3) ecological pyramid
4) biomass
5) evaporation
6) transpiration
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read 1-1 through 1-6 in green HSA book. Do 1.1 Review at the end of the section- ALL QUESTIONS.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA in two weeks, ARE YOU READY?
Students will review material from 1st quarter in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP:
Name the types of matter that cycle through the biosphere.
VOCABULARY:
1) food web
2) trophic level
3) ecological pyramid
4) biomass
5) evaporation
6) transpiration
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read 1-1 through 1-6 in green HSA book. Do 1.1 Review at the end of the section- ALL QUESTIONS.
HOMEWORK DUE:
none
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA in two weeks, ARE YOU READY?
May 5 (A Day) and May 6 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE:
Students will complete HSA Review booklet in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP:
NONE
VOCABULARY:
NONE
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
STUDY FOR HSA
HOMEWORK DUE:
INSECT FIELD GUIDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Students will complete HSA Review booklet in order to prepare for the HSA.
WARM-UP:
NONE
VOCABULARY:
NONE
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
STUDY FOR HSA
HOMEWORK DUE:
INSECT FIELD GUIDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Thursday, May 01, 2008
May 1 (A Day) and May 2 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete a laboratory investigation in order to explain the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem.
WARM-UP: What types of interactions occur within a community?
VOCABULARY: (Same as last class for those that did not finish)
1) herbivore
2) carnivore
3) omnivore
4) detritivore
5) decomposer
6) food chain
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab
2) Discussion of Lab
3) Develop Field Guide
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What types of interactions occur within a community?
VOCABULARY: (Same as last class for those that did not finish)
1) herbivore
2) carnivore
3) omnivore
4) detritivore
5) decomposer
6) food chain
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab
2) Discussion of Lab
3) Develop Field Guide
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 4-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
April 29 (A Day) and April 30 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: students will complete a laboratory investigation in order to explain the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem.
WARM-UP: List three examples of abiotic factors and three examples of biotic
factors in an environment.
VOCABULARY:
1) herbivore
2) carnivore
3) omnivore
4) detritivore
5) decomposer
6) food chain
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab
2) Discussion of Lab
3) Outside!!!
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: List three examples of abiotic factors and three examples of biotic
factors in an environment.
VOCABULARY:
1) herbivore
2) carnivore
3) omnivore
4) detritivore
5) decomposer
6) food chain
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab
2) Discussion of Lab
3) Outside!!!
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Saturday, April 19, 2008
April 25 (A Day) and April 28 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete a lab in order to investigate the dynamics of populations and population growth.
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
VOCABULARY:
1) autotroph
2) producer
3) photosynthesis
4) chemosynthesis
5) heterotroph
6) consumer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Yeast Lab
3) Worksheets Section 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 from workbook
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-1 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
VOCABULARY:
1) autotroph
2) producer
3) photosynthesis
4) chemosynthesis
5) heterotroph
6) consumer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Yeast Lab
3) Worksheets Section 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 from workbook
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
3-1 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
April 23 (A Day) and April 24 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will take a test in order to assess their knowledge of evolution.
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Field trip on 4/28- wear your uniform and bring bagged lunch or lunch money
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 3-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Field trip on 4/28- wear your uniform and bring bagged lunch or lunch money
Sunday, April 13, 2008
April 21 (A Day) and April 22 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will discuss food chains and trophic levels in order to explain the flow of energy in an ecosystem.
WARM-UP: Inquiry Activity p. 62
VOCABULARY:
1) ecology
2) biosphere
3) species
4) population
5) community
6) ecosystem
7) biome
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary/Warm-Up Review
2) Flashcards check 222+
3) Presentation Pro 3-1 and 3-2
4) Compare/contrast chemosynthesis & photosynthesis on a Venn Diagram
5) Use diagram on p. 71 Choose at least 4 organisms from the diagram
a. Create visual describing the feeding patterns of your four organisms
b. Use arrows and label your diagram
6) BCR #34
7) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Test next class
HOMEWORK DUE:
Flashcards 222 and up
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: Inquiry Activity p. 62
VOCABULARY:
1) ecology
2) biosphere
3) species
4) population
5) community
6) ecosystem
7) biome
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary/Warm-Up Review
2) Flashcards check 222+
3) Presentation Pro 3-1 and 3-2
4) Compare/contrast chemosynthesis & photosynthesis on a Venn Diagram
5) Use diagram on p. 71 Choose at least 4 organisms from the diagram
a. Create visual describing the feeding patterns of your four organisms
b. Use arrows and label your diagram
6) BCR #34
7) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Test next class
HOMEWORK DUE:
Flashcards 222 and up
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST NEXT CLASS
April 17 (A Day) and April 18 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will diagram a concept map in order to recall evidence for evolution.
WARM-UP:
List the types of evidence known today to support the theory of evolution.
VOCABULARY:
1) speciation
2) reproductive isolation
3) behavioral isolation
4) geographic isolation
5) temporal isolation
CLASSWORK:
1. Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2. Discuss/Notes
a. Evidence for the relatedness of species on Earth (fossil record, geographic distribution of living species, homologous structures, anatomical similarities, and biochemistry similarities of DNA base sequences and/or amino acid
sequences)
b. All species on Earth today are related by a common ancestor
c. DNA code is virtually the same for all life forms
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Review Sheet. Read 16-3 and study for test. Have Flashcards 222 and up ready to be graded for next class.
HOMEWORK DUE:
BCR from review sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test moved to Wednesday and Thursday
WARM-UP:
List the types of evidence known today to support the theory of evolution.
VOCABULARY:
1) speciation
2) reproductive isolation
3) behavioral isolation
4) geographic isolation
5) temporal isolation
CLASSWORK:
1. Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2. Discuss/Notes
a. Evidence for the relatedness of species on Earth (fossil record, geographic distribution of living species, homologous structures, anatomical similarities, and biochemistry similarities of DNA base sequences and/or amino acid
sequences)
b. All species on Earth today are related by a common ancestor
c. DNA code is virtually the same for all life forms
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Review Sheet. Read 16-3 and study for test. Have Flashcards 222 and up ready to be graded for next class.
HOMEWORK DUE:
BCR from review sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test moved to Wednesday and Thursday
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April 15 (A Day) and April 16 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine variation among organisms in order to recognize its importance in evolution.
WARM-UP: In what ways can organisms of the same species vary? (Think about the lima bean lab)
VOCABULARY:
1) directional selection
2) stabilizing selection
3) disruptive selection
4) genetic drift
5) founder effect
6) Hardy-Weinberg principle
7) genetic equilibrium
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review lima bean lab, bird and natural selection labs
3) Review 16-1 and 16-2
4) Discuss/Notes on natural selection as a mechanism for change
a. evolution occurs at population level
b. finite supply of resources required for life
c. genetic variation (mutations and recombination of genes)
d. selection of favored variations by environmental pressures
e. resulting offspring are more likely to survive and reproduce
a. Factors that influence natural selection (diet, climate,
weather, predators, and environment)
b. Natural selection leads to the development of a new species
c. Use of technology (gel electrophoresis) to determine
evolutionary relationships among species
5) Amino Acid lab or test review
6) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
BCR from Test Review Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
16-1 Outline
WARM-UP: In what ways can organisms of the same species vary? (Think about the lima bean lab)
VOCABULARY:
1) directional selection
2) stabilizing selection
3) disruptive selection
4) genetic drift
5) founder effect
6) Hardy-Weinberg principle
7) genetic equilibrium
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review lima bean lab, bird and natural selection labs
3) Review 16-1 and 16-2
4) Discuss/Notes on natural selection as a mechanism for change
a. evolution occurs at population level
b. finite supply of resources required for life
c. genetic variation (mutations and recombination of genes)
d. selection of favored variations by environmental pressures
e. resulting offspring are more likely to survive and reproduce
a. Factors that influence natural selection (diet, climate,
weather, predators, and environment)
b. Natural selection leads to the development of a new species
c. Use of technology (gel electrophoresis) to determine
evolutionary relationships among species
5) Amino Acid lab or test review
6) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
BCR from Test Review Sheet
HOMEWORK DUE:
16-1 Outline
Saturday, April 05, 2008
April 11 (A Day) and April 14 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete a lab in order to simulate natural selection.
WARM-UP: Give 3 examples of adaptations that organisms have.
VOCABULARY:
1) gene pool
2) relative frequency
3) single-gene trait
4) polygenic trait
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Discussion of bell curve from previous lab and how populations can change.
3) Natural Selection Lab p.82 of lab book.
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK
Read and outline 16-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-3 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: Give 3 examples of adaptations that organisms have.
VOCABULARY:
1) gene pool
2) relative frequency
3) single-gene trait
4) polygenic trait
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Discussion of bell curve from previous lab and how populations can change.
3) Natural Selection Lab p.82 of lab book.
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK
Read and outline 16-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-3 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
April 9 (A Day) and April 10 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will identify the factors involved in the development of a new species in order to its’ effect on evolution
WARM-UP: Study figure 16-13 on p.406. Formulate a hypothesis that suggests how one of these beaks could have resulted from natural selection.
VOCABULARY:
1) survival of the fittest
2) natural selection
3) descent with modification
4) common descent
5) homologous structures
6) vestigial organ
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Complete “Comparing Adaptations of Birds” Lab p.131-136
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 15-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline 15-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: Study figure 16-13 on p.406. Formulate a hypothesis that suggests how one of these beaks could have resulted from natural selection.
VOCABULARY:
1) survival of the fittest
2) natural selection
3) descent with modification
4) common descent
5) homologous structures
6) vestigial organ
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Complete “Comparing Adaptations of Birds” Lab p.131-136
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 15-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
Outline 15-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
April 7 (A day) and April 8 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine variation among organisms in order to recognize its importance in evolution.
WARM-UP: What is natural selection?
VOCABULARY:
1) evolution
2) theory
3) fossil
4) artificial selection
5) struggle for existence
6) fitness
7) adaptation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 15-1 and 15-2
3) Activity p. 368- Do Lima Beans Show Variation?
4) Review pictures/slides of organisms found on the Galápagos with class discussion of organisms and their adaptations. Students to share ideas in pairs.
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 15-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What is natural selection?
VOCABULARY:
1) evolution
2) theory
3) fossil
4) artificial selection
5) struggle for existence
6) fitness
7) adaptation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review 15-1 and 15-2
3) Activity p. 368- Do Lima Beans Show Variation?
4) Review pictures/slides of organisms found on the Galápagos with class discussion of organisms and their adaptations. Students to share ideas in pairs.
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 15-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Sunday, March 30, 2008
April 4 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine variation among organisms in order to recognize its importance in evolution.
WARM-UP: What is natural selection?
VOCABULARY:
1) evolution
2) theory
3) fossil
4) artificial selection
5) struggle for existence
6) fitness
7) adaptation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Watch Jeff Corwin Galapagos Movie
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 15-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What is natural selection?
VOCABULARY:
1) evolution
2) theory
3) fossil
4) artificial selection
5) struggle for existence
6) fitness
7) adaptation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Watch Jeff Corwin Galapagos Movie
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 15-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
15-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
April 2 (B Day) and April 3 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine variation among organisms in order to recognize its importance in evolution.
WARM-UP: What is the definition of evolution?
VOCABULARY:
1) Archaea
2) Archaebacteria
3) Eukarya
4) Protista
5) Fungi
6) Plantae
7) Animalia
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Go Fish Classification Activity
3) Discussion of intro to evolution and examples
3) Video on Darwin's expedition
4) Shad in the classroom
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline 15-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What is the definition of evolution?
VOCABULARY:
1) Archaea
2) Archaebacteria
3) Eukarya
4) Protista
5) Fungi
6) Plantae
7) Animalia
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Go Fish Classification Activity
3) Discussion of intro to evolution and examples
3) Video on Darwin's expedition
4) Shad in the classroom
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline 15-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
March 31 (B Day) and April 1 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will categorize organisms by similar traits in order to classify using the three domain system of classification.
WARM-UP: Presentation Pro 18.3
Categories that are used to organize an assortment of things should be valid. That is, they should be based on real information. However, categories should be useful, too. Suppose that you are taking a survey of traffic. You sit at the side of a busy intersection and record the vehicles you see in one hour.
1. What categories could you use to organize your count of vehicles?
2. Look at your list of categories. Are all of them equally useful?
3. Is there more than one valid and useful way to organize living things?
VOCABULARY:
1) derived character
2) cladogram
3) molecular clock
4) domain
5) bacteria
6) Eubacteria
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review of 18-2 and 18-3 using PresentationPro
3) QuickLab in Section 18-2
4) "Go Fish"
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 18-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-2 Outline and Lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: Presentation Pro 18.3
Categories that are used to organize an assortment of things should be valid. That is, they should be based on real information. However, categories should be useful, too. Suppose that you are taking a survey of traffic. You sit at the side of a busy intersection and record the vehicles you see in one hour.
1. What categories could you use to organize your count of vehicles?
2. Look at your list of categories. Are all of them equally useful?
3. Is there more than one valid and useful way to organize living things?
VOCABULARY:
1) derived character
2) cladogram
3) molecular clock
4) domain
5) bacteria
6) Eubacteria
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review of 18-2 and 18-3 using PresentationPro
3) QuickLab in Section 18-2
4) "Go Fish"
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 18-3
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-2 Outline and Lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
March 27 (B Day) and March 28 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine how organisms are organized for study in order to use a dichotomous key to classify living things.
WARM-UP: How can you determine if one organism is related to another?
VOCABULARY:
1) order
2) class
3) phylum
4) kingdom
5) phylogeny
6) evolutionary classification
CLASSWORK:
1) Vocabulary and Warm-Up
2) Review of 18-2
3) Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 18-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: How can you determine if one organism is related to another?
VOCABULARY:
1) order
2) class
3) phylum
4) kingdom
5) phylogeny
6) evolutionary classification
CLASSWORK:
1) Vocabulary and Warm-Up
2) Review of 18-2
3) Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 18-2
HOMEWORK DUE:
18-1 outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
March 25 (B Day) and March 26 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will examine how organisms are organized for study in order to use a dichotomous key to classify living things.
WARM-UP: How would you classify a snicker's bar?
VOCABULARY:
1) taxonomy
2) binomial nomenclature
3) genus
4) taxon
5) family
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Review 18-1
3) King Phillip movie
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 18-1 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Spring Break Packet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: How would you classify a snicker's bar?
VOCABULARY:
1) taxonomy
2) binomial nomenclature
3) genus
4) taxon
5) family
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/ Vocabulary
2) Review 18-1
3) King Phillip movie
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 18-1 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Spring Break Packet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
March 12 (B Day) and March 13 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will take a test in order to gauge their understanding of DNA and RNA.
WARM-UP: None
VOCABULARY: None
CLASSWORK:
1) Test
2) Work on Spring Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Spring Break Packet
HOMEWORK DUE: Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Have and safe and enjoyable spring break.!!!
WARM-UP: None
VOCABULARY: None
CLASSWORK:
1) Test
2) Work on Spring Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: Spring Break Packet
HOMEWORK DUE: Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Have and safe and enjoyable spring break.!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
March 10 (A Day) and March 11 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Chapters 12 and 13 in order to prepare for their Chapter test next class.
WARM-UP: Spend a couple of minutes getting flashcards/BEE Books organized.
VOCABULARY:
1) recombinant DNA
2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
3) plasmid
4) genetic marker
5) transgenic
6) clone
CLASSWORK:
1) Vocabulary
2) Discuss 12 and 13 Review Sheet
3) Turn in BEE Books/Flashcards
4) Work on Spring Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test
HOMEWORK DUE:
BEE Book
Flashcards
12-1, 12-2, 12-3
Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: TEST NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: Spend a couple of minutes getting flashcards/BEE Books organized.
VOCABULARY:
1) recombinant DNA
2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
3) plasmid
4) genetic marker
5) transgenic
6) clone
CLASSWORK:
1) Vocabulary
2) Discuss 12 and 13 Review Sheet
3) Turn in BEE Books/Flashcards
4) Work on Spring Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test
HOMEWORK DUE:
BEE Book
Flashcards
12-1, 12-2, 12-3
Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: TEST NEXT CLASS
Monday, February 25, 2008
February 29 (B Day) and March 3 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will review Ch. 12/13 in order to prepare for the HSA Benchmark.
WARM-UP: Write 5 HSA Review questions with answers
VOCABULARY:
1) selective breeding
2) hybridization
3) inbreeding
4) genetic engineering
5) restriction enzyme
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review for Benchmark using Clicker System
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Continue to work on Review Sheet for Ch.12/13 test
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark next class, BEE books and flashcards due next week.
WARM-UP: Write 5 HSA Review questions with answers
VOCABULARY:
1) selective breeding
2) hybridization
3) inbreeding
4) genetic engineering
5) restriction enzyme
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review for Benchmark using Clicker System
3) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Continue to work on Review Sheet for Ch.12/13 test
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark next class, BEE books and flashcards due next week.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
March 6 (B Day) and March 7 (A Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to describe how biotechnology can benefit a farmer.
WARM-UP: Describe 3 types of genetic mutations.
VOCABULARY:
1) selective breeding
2) hybridization
3) inbreeding
4) genetic engineering
5) restriction enzyme
6) gel electrophoresis
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Perform "Old MacDonald had a genetically engineered farm" Lab.
3) Discussion of BEE Books/Flashcards for next class
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Review sheet for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test is next week on Ch.12/13
WARM-UP: Describe 3 types of genetic mutations.
VOCABULARY:
1) selective breeding
2) hybridization
3) inbreeding
4) genetic engineering
5) restriction enzyme
6) gel electrophoresis
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Perform "Old MacDonald had a genetically engineered farm" Lab.
3) Discussion of BEE Books/Flashcards for next class
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Review sheet for test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test is next week on Ch.12/13
Sunday, February 17, 2008
February 27 (B Day) and February 28 (A Day): HSA Benchmark Review
OBJECTIVE: Students will review chapter 12 in order to prepare for the HSA Benchmark next class.
WARM-UP: Write 5 review questions (with answers) on DNA and RNA.
VOCABULARY: Spend 5 minutes organizing cards to be checked next class.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Review/Discuss 12-4 and Chapter 13- Genetic Engineering
3) BLAST Demonstration on genetic engineering
3) Go over Review Sheet for Ch. 12 and 13
4) Review Activity for HSA Benchmark
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish review sheet and prepare flashcards to be checked next class. HSA Benchmark NEXT CLASS.
HOMEWORK DUE:
BCR 27
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark NEXT CLASS
WARM-UP: Write 5 review questions (with answers) on DNA and RNA.
VOCABULARY: Spend 5 minutes organizing cards to be checked next class.
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-up and vocabulary
2) Review/Discuss 12-4 and Chapter 13- Genetic Engineering
3) BLAST Demonstration on genetic engineering
3) Go over Review Sheet for Ch. 12 and 13
4) Review Activity for HSA Benchmark
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish review sheet and prepare flashcards to be checked next class. HSA Benchmark NEXT CLASS.
HOMEWORK DUE:
BCR 27
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark NEXT CLASS
February 25 (B Day) and February 26 (A Day): Protein Synthesis Day 2
OBJECTIVE:
1) Students will create a Venn Diagram in order to compare and contrast DNA and RNA.
2) Students will discuss the role of RNA in protein synthesis in order to transcribe and translate DNA into amino acids.
WARM-UP: List one similarity and one difference between DNA &
RNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) mutation
2) point mutation
3) frameshift mutation
4) polyploidy
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review Translation
3) Copy concept map from 12-3 presentation pro
4) BLAST Gel Electrophoresis
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish 12-1, 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets in workbook
2) BCR 27
3) Review sheet for test- due next week
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-5 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark next week!!!
1) Students will create a Venn Diagram in order to compare and contrast DNA and RNA.
2) Students will discuss the role of RNA in protein synthesis in order to transcribe and translate DNA into amino acids.
WARM-UP: List one similarity and one difference between DNA &
RNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) mutation
2) point mutation
3) frameshift mutation
4) polyploidy
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review Translation
3) Copy concept map from 12-3 presentation pro
4) BLAST Gel Electrophoresis
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish 12-1, 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets in workbook
2) BCR 27
3) Review sheet for test- due next week
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-5 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HSA Benchmark next week!!!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
February 20 (A Day) and February 21 (B Day): Protein Synthesis Day 1
OBJECTIVE:
1) Students will relate the DNA molecule to chromosomal structure in order to explain the correlation between DNA and genes.
2) Students will describe the three types of RNA in order to complete a brief constructed response (BCR).
WARM-UP: Describe how DNA replicates or makes a copy of itself.
VOCABULARY:
1) promoter
2) intron
3) exon
4) codon
5) translation
6) anticodon
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review Section 12-3 in textbook using Presentation Pro and online textbook.
3) How does a cell interpret DNA?- Quick Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline Section 12-5 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-4 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
1) Students will relate the DNA molecule to chromosomal structure in order to explain the correlation between DNA and genes.
2) Students will describe the three types of RNA in order to complete a brief constructed response (BCR).
WARM-UP: Describe how DNA replicates or makes a copy of itself.
VOCABULARY:
1) promoter
2) intron
3) exon
4) codon
5) translation
6) anticodon
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review Section 12-3 in textbook using Presentation Pro and online textbook.
3) How does a cell interpret DNA?- Quick Lab
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline Section 12-5 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-4 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
February 15 (A Day) and February 19 (B Day): DNA Day 3
OBJECTIVE:
Students will watch a movie in order to determine why skepticism, openness and honesty are important in science.
WARM-UP: List and explain three things you know about DNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) gene
2) messenger RNA (mRNA)
3) ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
4) transfer RNA (tRNA)
5) transcription
6) RNA polymerase
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Secret of Photo 51 movie
3) Discussion of movie
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline Section 12-4 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
Students will watch a movie in order to determine why skepticism, openness and honesty are important in science.
WARM-UP: List and explain three things you know about DNA.
VOCABULARY:
1) gene
2) messenger RNA (mRNA)
3) ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
4) transfer RNA (tRNA)
5) transcription
6) RNA polymerase
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Secret of Photo 51 movie
3) Discussion of movie
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and Outline Section 12-4 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-3 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
February 13 (A Day) and February 14 (B Day): DNA Day 2
OBJECTIVE: Students will draw a diagram in order to visualize the structure of DNA and simulate DNA replication.
WARM-UP: Diagram and label the three parts of a nucleotide.
VOCABULARY:
1) chromatin
2) histone
3) replication
4) DNA polymerase
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 12-2 in textbook using Presentation Pro and online textbook
3) DNA movie
4) Activity- DNA Replication drawing
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 12-3 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
WARM-UP: Diagram and label the three parts of a nucleotide.
VOCABULARY:
1) chromatin
2) histone
3) replication
4) DNA polymerase
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 12-2 in textbook using Presentation Pro and online textbook
3) DNA movie
4) Activity- DNA Replication drawing
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline Section 12-3 from textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Section 12-2 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
none
Friday, February 08, 2008
February 8 (A Day) and February 11 (B Day): DNA Day 1
OBJECTIVE: Students will learn about the structure of DNA in order to explore how it relates to the function of DNA.
WARM-UP: Presentation Pro 12.1 (CATS)
VOCABULARY:
1) transformation
2) bacteriophage
3) nucleotide
4) base pairing
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Discussion of the structure of DNA
3) DNA Foldable
4) Work on 12-1, 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets from workbook
5) Closure- What did you learn?
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 12-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline 12-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: Presentation Pro 12.1 (CATS)
VOCABULARY:
1) transformation
2) bacteriophage
3) nucleotide
4) base pairing
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Discussion of the structure of DNA
3) DNA Foldable
4) Work on 12-1, 12-2 and 12-3 worksheets from workbook
5) Closure- What did you learn?
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 12-1
HOMEWORK DUE:
Read and outline 12-2
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
February 6 (A Day) and February 7 (B Day): Genetics Test
OBJECTIVE: Students will take a test on genetics in order to gauge their progress towards success on the Biology HSA in May.
WARM-UP: none- study
VOCABULARY:
none
CLASSWORK:
1) Test on genetics
2) Begin DNA unit
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 12-1 from your textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST TODAY!!!
WARM-UP: none- study
VOCABULARY:
none
CLASSWORK:
1) Test on genetics
2) Begin DNA unit
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 12-1 from your textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST TODAY!!!
Monday, February 04, 2008
February 4 (A Day) and February 5 (B Day): Genetics Review
OBJECTIVE: Students will review genetics in order to perform well on the test.
WARM-UP: Write down one strategy that you will use to prepare for the test next class.
VOCABULARY:
Spend 5 minutes reviewing flashcards.
CLASSWORK:
1) Review Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review blood typing
3) Genetics Review activity
4) Review Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Studey for test next class.
Review Sheet: Do Punnett Squares.
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test next class.
WARM-UP: Write down one strategy that you will use to prepare for the test next class.
VOCABULARY:
Spend 5 minutes reviewing flashcards.
CLASSWORK:
1) Review Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review blood typing
3) Genetics Review activity
4) Review Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Studey for test next class.
Review Sheet: Do Punnett Squares.
HOMEWORK DUE:
None
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Test next class.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 31 (A Day) and February 1 (B Day): Genetics
OBJECTIVE:
1) Students will solve a family pedigree problem in order to analyze how traits are passed from one generation to another.
2) Students will describe the inheritance patterns that exist aside from simple dominance in order to explain how Mendel's principles apply to all organisms.
WARM-UP: What is a pedigree?
VOCABULARY:
1) nondisjunction
2) DNA fingerprinting
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review of blood typing and Genetics Worksheet
3) Pedigree Lab
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) Punnett Square problem
2) Flashcards 164+ (A Day Students, B Day turned in yesterday)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Test on Punnett Squares next week (Monday and Tuesday): Complete Review Sheet
2) Read and Outline Section 11-2 (Honor's students)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
1) Students will solve a family pedigree problem in order to analyze how traits are passed from one generation to another.
2) Students will describe the inheritance patterns that exist aside from simple dominance in order to explain how Mendel's principles apply to all organisms.
WARM-UP: What is a pedigree?
VOCABULARY:
1) nondisjunction
2) DNA fingerprinting
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review of blood typing and Genetics Worksheet
3) Pedigree Lab
4) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) Punnett Square problem
2) Flashcards 164+ (A Day Students, B Day turned in yesterday)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Study for Test on Punnett Squares next week (Monday and Tuesday): Complete Review Sheet
2) Read and Outline Section 11-2 (Honor's students)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
January 29 (A Day) and January 30 (B Day): Genetics
OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the inheritance patterns that exist aside from simple dominance in order to explain how Mendel's principle apply to all organisms.
WARM-UP: Do a Punnett Square for the following cross rw x ww if r=red and w=white. Give the genotypic and phenotypic ratios.
VOCABULARY:
1) karyotype
2) sex chromosome
3) autosome
4) pedigree
5) sex-linked gene
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 11-3 and 11-5
3) Review 14-1 using LCD
4) Finish Genetics Worksheet
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK
1) Read and outline 11-2
2) Flashcards 164+
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Bob Worksheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: Do a Punnett Square for the following cross rw x ww if r=red and w=white. Give the genotypic and phenotypic ratios.
VOCABULARY:
1) karyotype
2) sex chromosome
3) autosome
4) pedigree
5) sex-linked gene
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 11-3 and 11-5
3) Review 14-1 using LCD
4) Finish Genetics Worksheet
5) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK
1) Read and outline 11-2
2) Flashcards 164+
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Bob Worksheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Friday, January 25, 2008
January 25 (A Day) and January 28 (B Day): Genetics
OBJECTIVE: Students will describe the inheritance patterns that exist aside from simple dominance in order to explain how Mendel’s principles apply to all organisms.
WARM-UP: What inheritance patterns exist besides simple inheritance?
VOCABULARY:
1) gene map
CATCH UP ON FLASHCARDS
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Incomplete Dominance Review
3) Punnett Square Review
4) Work on Sponge Bob Incomplete Dominance section
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Read and Outline 11-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) 11-1 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What inheritance patterns exist besides simple inheritance?
VOCABULARY:
1) gene map
CATCH UP ON FLASHCARDS
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Incomplete Dominance Review
3) Punnett Square Review
4) Work on Sponge Bob Incomplete Dominance section
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Read and Outline 11-2 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) 11-1 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
January 18 (A Day) and January 22 (B Day)- Genetics
NOTE: Ms. Lynch was out on January 22.
OBJECTIVE: Students will explore the principles of probability in order to predict the outcome of genetic corsses using Punnett Squares.
WARM-UP: Who do you look like? Why do you think so?
VOCABULARY:
1) probability
2) Punnett square
3) homozygous
4) heterozygous
5) phenotype
6) genotype
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Finish Lab
3) Sponge Bob activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish 11-1, 11-2 an 11-3
2) Sponge Bob activity pp. 1 & 2
HOMEWORK DUE:
Worksheets 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 if you are done. They are due Tues. and Wed. of next week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
OBJECTIVE: Students will explore the principles of probability in order to predict the outcome of genetic corsses using Punnett Squares.
WARM-UP: Who do you look like? Why do you think so?
VOCABULARY:
1) probability
2) Punnett square
3) homozygous
4) heterozygous
5) phenotype
6) genotype
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Finish Lab
3) Sponge Bob activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Finish 11-1, 11-2 an 11-3
2) Sponge Bob activity pp. 1 & 2
HOMEWORK DUE:
Worksheets 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 if you are done. They are due Tues. and Wed. of next week.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
January 23 (A Day) and January 24 (B Day): Genetics
OBJECTIVE: Students will perform a lab in order to determine how traits are inherited.
WARM-UP: Construct a Punnett square for the following cross: Tt x Tt. Identify the genotype and phenotype if T=tall and t=short.
VOCABULARY:
1) independent assortment
2) incomplete dominance
3) codominance
4) multiple alleles
5) polygenic traits
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3
3) Review Sponge Bob Activity
4) Investigating Inherited Trait Lab p. 66
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Read and outline 11-1 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Bob Lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: Construct a Punnett square for the following cross: Tt x Tt. Identify the genotype and phenotype if T=tall and t=short.
VOCABULARY:
1) independent assortment
2) incomplete dominance
3) codominance
4) multiple alleles
5) polygenic traits
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3
3) Review Sponge Bob Activity
4) Investigating Inherited Trait Lab p. 66
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Read and outline 11-1 in textbook
HOMEWORK DUE:
Sponge Bob Lab
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
January 16 (A Day) and January 17 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE:
1) Students will define key terms used in genetics in order to explain the process of biological inheritance.
2) Students will explore the principles of probability in order to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses.
WARM-UP:
1) What is the study of genetics?
2) Who is Gregor Mendel?
VOCABULARY:
1) genetics
2) fertilization
3) true-breeding
4) trait
5) hybrid
6) gene
7) segregation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab and Review
2) Review Section 11-1 and 11-2
3) Probability Activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Work on completing 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 Worksheets. These are due Tuesday and Wednesday.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Turn in any completed worksheets.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
1) Students will define key terms used in genetics in order to explain the process of biological inheritance.
2) Students will explore the principles of probability in order to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses.
WARM-UP:
1) What is the study of genetics?
2) Who is Gregor Mendel?
VOCABULARY:
1) genetics
2) fertilization
3) true-breeding
4) trait
5) hybrid
6) gene
7) segregation
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab and Review
2) Review Section 11-1 and 11-2
3) Probability Activity
4) Closure
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
1) Work on completing 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 Worksheets. These are due Tuesday and Wednesday.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Turn in any completed worksheets.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
January 14 (A Day) and January 15 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will take a test on Mitosis and Meiosis in order to gauge their progress towards passing the Biology HSA in May.
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK:
TEST
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Work on Sections 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 Worksheets from your floppy workbook. These will all be due Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) Flashcards 115-163: 1 point each
2) BCRs from Ch. 10/11-4 Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK:
TEST
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Work on Sections 11-1, 11-2 and 11-3 Worksheets from your floppy workbook. These will all be due Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
HOMEWORK DUE:
1) Flashcards 115-163: 1 point each
2) BCRs from Ch. 10/11-4 Review Sheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NONE
Thursday, January 10, 2008
January 10 (A Day) and January 11 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will analyze their BCR responses in order to prepare for the Mitosis/Meiosis test next week.
WARM-UP: Describe the consequences on reproductive capability if a woman were to have her ovaries removed.
VOCABULARY:
1) binary fission
2) budding
3) chromosomes
4) egg
5) fertilization
6) genes
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review test material
3) BCR Analysis Activity
4) Game-time!!!
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
HOMEWORK DUE:
None- BCRs from Review Sheet due next class. Flashcards 115-163 also due next class. Use your Study Guide to prepare for the test next class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST NEXT CLASS!!!
WARM-UP: Describe the consequences on reproductive capability if a woman were to have her ovaries removed.
VOCABULARY:
1) binary fission
2) budding
3) chromosomes
4) egg
5) fertilization
6) genes
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Vocabulary
2) Review test material
3) BCR Analysis Activity
4) Game-time!!!
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
HOMEWORK DUE:
None- BCRs from Review Sheet due next class. Flashcards 115-163 also due next class. Use your Study Guide to prepare for the test next class.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TEST NEXT CLASS!!!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
January 8 (A Day) and January 9 (B Day)
OBJECTIVE: Students will complete review sheet in order to prepare for the mitosis and meiosis test next week.
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK:
1) Section 11-4 Worksheet
2) Work on BCRs from Review Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next week. Finish Review Sheet by test day. Also, have flashcards 115-163 ready to be checked on the day of the test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ch. 10 and 11 graphic organizer worksheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Test next week 1/14/08 for A day students and 1/15/08 for B day students.
WARM-UP: NONE
VOCABULARY: NONE
CLASSWORK:
1) Section 11-4 Worksheet
2) Work on BCRs from Review Sheet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Study for test next week. Finish Review Sheet by test day. Also, have flashcards 115-163 ready to be checked on the day of the test.
HOMEWORK DUE:
Ch. 10 and 11 graphic organizer worksheet
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Test next week 1/14/08 for A day students and 1/15/08 for B day students.
Friday, January 04, 2008
January 4 (A Day) and January 7 (B Day): Meiosis and fertilization
OBJECTIVE: Students will summarize the events of meiosis and fertilization in order to identify steps in cell division that result in new gene combinations.
WARM-UP: What is fertilization? How do you think it affects the number of chromosomes in the cell?
VOCABULARY:
1) alleles
2) differentiation
3) embryo
4) gametes
5) zygote
6) recombination
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review Mitosis Quiz
3) Grade Winter Break Packet
4) Meiosis/Fertilization Movie: Universe Within: An Incredible Voyage Into the Microworld of the Human Body, Chapter 6- Safari Montage
5) Chapter 10 and 11 Graphic Organizer (p. 139)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Ch. 10 and 11 Graphic Organizers
HOMEWORK DUE:
11-4 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
WARM-UP: What is fertilization? How do you think it affects the number of chromosomes in the cell?
VOCABULARY:
1) alleles
2) differentiation
3) embryo
4) gametes
5) zygote
6) recombination
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocabulary
2) Review Mitosis Quiz
3) Grade Winter Break Packet
4) Meiosis/Fertilization Movie: Universe Within: An Incredible Voyage Into the Microworld of the Human Body, Chapter 6- Safari Montage
5) Chapter 10 and 11 Graphic Organizer (p. 139)
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Finish Ch. 10 and 11 Graphic Organizers
HOMEWORK DUE:
11-4 Outline
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
January 2 (A Day) and January 3 (B Day): Meiosis Day 1
OBJECTIVE:
Students will identify the phases of meiosis in order to explain its function in reproduction.
WARM-UP: What happens during meiosis?
VOCABULARY:
1) homologous
2) diploid
3) haploid
4) tetrad
5) crossing-over
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab and Review
2) Review Mitosis Signs
3) Go over Winter Break Packet
4) Review Meiosis
5) Meiosis Activity (quiz)
6) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE:
Winter Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 11-4 in textbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
Students will identify the phases of meiosis in order to explain its function in reproduction.
WARM-UP: What happens during meiosis?
VOCABULARY:
1) homologous
2) diploid
3) haploid
4) tetrad
5) crossing-over
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up/Vocab and Review
2) Review Mitosis Signs
3) Go over Winter Break Packet
4) Review Meiosis
5) Meiosis Activity (quiz)
6) Closure
HOMEWORK DUE:
Winter Break Packet
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
Read and outline 11-4 in textbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
December 19 (A Day) and December 20 (B Day): Mitosis Day 3
OBJECTIVE:
Students will develop a booklet in order to describe the cell cycle.
WARM-UP:
Describe how a cell is able to produce two new daughter cells with identical chromosomes.
VOCABULARY:
1) metaphase
2) anaphase
3) telohase
4) cyclin
5) cancer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Review
2) HSA results discussion
3) Lab review
4) Sign language for phases of mitosis
5) Section 10-3 discussion
6) Foldable
7) Closure/Review
HOMEWORK DUE:
Finished Lab
Sectionb 10-2 outline
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
WINTER BREAK PACKET
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Have a safe break.
Students will develop a booklet in order to describe the cell cycle.
WARM-UP:
Describe how a cell is able to produce two new daughter cells with identical chromosomes.
VOCABULARY:
1) metaphase
2) anaphase
3) telohase
4) cyclin
5) cancer
CLASSWORK:
1) Warm-Up and Review
2) HSA results discussion
3) Lab review
4) Sign language for phases of mitosis
5) Section 10-3 discussion
6) Foldable
7) Closure/Review
HOMEWORK DUE:
Finished Lab
Sectionb 10-2 outline
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK:
WINTER BREAK PACKET
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Have a safe break.
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