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 Biology Daily Calendar I M P O R T A N T U P D A T E Friday 5/25 SOL scores are in. They have been entered in Parent Portal but are not calculated as part of the grade. Monday 5/21 J-Lab #5 is due Mon 5/21 (A) and 5/22 (B). After you submit J-Lab #5, you may submit a 6th J-Lab review for extra credit to take the place of one you may have missed. It will count towards the "test" grade, not replace a "0" for homework. All the same rules apply.. 20 questions, random order, add your name to the report and email to me atjanine.highsmith@vbschools.com Take a few minutes and review the material on "Biology Notes & Handout s" page. See the "Biology Notes & Handout" page for review material from the WHOLE year. *************Biology S O L is Tue May 22nd ****************** Students should report to the following rooms.. Block 3A = Room 213 Block 4A = Room 331 Block 1B = Room 205 Block 4B = Room 329 Below is a link to the updated practice for the Test-Nav program that will be used to administer the SOL's. Use the link to practice using the tools. http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml Access Code for online textbook is F4DD8B79E6 To access the online textbook, follow these instructions. 1. Highlight and "copy" (ctrl c) the access code above. 2. Click the link below and "paste" the code into the box and click "submit Online textbook: http://glencoe.com/ose/ J-Lab Online SOL Review: http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html Due Dates for J-Labs: A –Day B– Day #1 = 5/1/2012 (Tues) #1 = 5/2/2012 (Wed) #2 = 5/7/2012 (Mon) #2 = 5/8/2012(Tues) #3 = 5/11/2012 (Fri) #3 = 5/14/2012 (Mon) #4 = 5/17/2012 (Thur) #4 = 5/18/2012 (Fri) #5 = 5/21/2012 (Mon) #5 = 5/22/2012 (Tue) FOURTH NINE WEEKS May 31 & June 1 1. Notes: Vertebrates (See ppt on "Biology Notes & Handout page) 2. Video: Invertebrates (finish from last class B-day) May 29 (B) & May 30 (A) 1. Anatomy of Earthworm & Clam 2. Video: Life - "Invertebrates" w/ study guide Homework: Finish invertebrates worksheets May 18 (B) & May 21 (A) No Block 1B due to extended SOL test taking time. 1. Go over Viruses & Bacteria packet 2. Ecology worksheets Homework... REVIEW FOR YOUR SOL ON TUE MAY 22ND. SEE CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE. May 16 (B) & May 17 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: Kingdoms 2. Kingdom Overview Homework Worksheet: Viruses & Bacteria J-Lab #5.... May 14 (B) & May 15 (A) SOL's begin... Abbreviated class schedule 1. Notes: Adaptations 2. Video: Challanges of Life Homework Worksheet: Kingdoms of Life Questions and chart J-Lab #4 is due... May 10 (B) & May 11 (A) 1. Notes: Darwin & "Change over time" Homework: JLab #3 is due on Monday May 14 for B day. May 8 (B) & May 9 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: Geologic Time (notes from last class) 2. Notes: Origin of Life Homework: Chapter 14-2 Study Guide **** J-Lab #3 will be due soon... don't wait until the last minute***** May 4 (B) & May 7 (A) 1. Geologic Time (Chapter 14-1) 2. Video: Prehistoric Life Homework: J Lab #2 due Tue 5/8 (B day) J Lab #3 due Friday 5/11 (A day) May 2 (B) & May 3 (A) 1. Go over DNA Fingerprinting worksheet 2. Quiz: Genetic Engineering 3. SOL Review #9: Homeostasis & Water Properties 4. Worksheet: Chapter 14: History of Life 5. Video: Prehistoric Life (time permitting) Homework: Finish the Chapter 14-1 study guide worksheet (#4) **** DON'T FORGET... DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO DO J-LAB #2 ***** April 30 (B) & May 1 (A) 1. HW Check: Ch 13 Study Guide 2. Go over Study Guide 3. Quiz... POSTPONED until next class due to limited time 4. Finish: GATTACA Homework: Worksheet: DNA Fingerprinting Finish the GATTACA study Guide Study for quiz April 26 (B) & April 27 (A) 1. Explain SOL J-lab Review assignment 2. Movie: GATTACA Homework Complete Chapter 13 Study Guide (for those that didn't do it the first time) Study for quiz on Chapter 13 (see review given out in class) Complete J-Lab #1 by Tue 5/1 (A) and Wed 5/2 (B) April 24 (B) & April 25 (A) 1. SOL Review #10: Macromolecules 2. Bioethics Survey 3. Movie: GATTACA Homework: Chapter 13 Study Guide April 20 (B) & April 23 (A) 1. Online activity: Biotechnology Homework: Finish the activtiy from class it will be collected next class for those that didn't finish it in class. April 18 (B) & April 19 (A) 1. "Open note" Test: Genetics & Types of Inheritance 2. SOL Review: #5 Cells Homework: NONE April 16 (B) & April 17 (A) 1. Go over "Drawing Pedigrees" worksheet 2. Test Review Homework: Complete test review and review for test 2. THIRD NINE WEEKS April 2 (B) & April 3 (A) 1. Notes: Chromosomal Abnormalities 2. Worksheet: Karyotyping 3. Go over worksheet on Pedigrees. Homework: ******NOTEBOOK CHECK NEXT BLOCK****** 3A.... You're checklist was delivered to you during 4A or 2B on Wed. March 29 (B) & March 30 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: Dihybrid/ Sex-linked 2. Notes: Genetic Disorders (Powerpoint is on "Biology Notes & Handouts" page) Homework: Worksheet: Pedigrees (pg 299 - 301) March 27 (B) & March 28 (B) 1. Notes: Dihybrid cross & Sex-Linked Traits Homework: Worksheet "Genetics: X-Linked Genes" Practice problems on the back of the Dihybrid cross & on the last page of the packet. March 23 (B) & March 26 (A) 1. Go over homework for review. 2. Quiz: Mendel and Genetics Homework: NONE March 21 (B) & March 22 (A) ... 3/21 is an abbreviated day. 1. Review worksheet: Terminology and practice problems Homework: - Bikini Bottom genetics worksheet (B & A day) - Bikini Bottom genetics - Incomplete Dominance (A-day only) - Quiz Review worksheet (B & A day) March 19 (B) & March 20 (A) 1. Do practice problems from notes 2. Notes: Incomplete Dominance & CoDominance 3. Activity: You don't always get what you expect Homework: NONE March 15 (B) & March 16 (B) 1. Notes: Mendel & Heredity Homework: Practice problems on notes March 13 (B) & March (14) 1. Test: Molecular Genetics Test was read aloud to students and then they were given the rest of the class time to finish. Once most students were done, they were given 20 minutes to use their notes. March 9 (B) & March 12 (A) 1. Notes: Mutations 2. Video: Human Genome Homework: TEST REVIEW. I have posted a complete test review, but it is the Quiz Review on DNA & Replication and the Quiz Review on Protein Synthesis combined. You will be given about 20 min to use your notebooks on the test, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't study. You should be able to answer many of the questions off the top of your head. The 20 min should be to look up the questions that you had more difficulty with. March 7(B) & March 8(A) 1. Quiz: Protein Synthesis 2. Notes: Mutations Homework: None March 5 (B) & March 6 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: Protein Syntesis 2. Review: The Big Picture Homework: Quiz Review ... Transcription & Translation = Protein Synthesis **B-Day: The review has mutations on it, but that will not be on the quiz. I updated the review so check it out. This is the link to the "transformers" style animation of "The Central Dogma" I showed in class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ygpqVr7_xs Other sites for your review: Transcription: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztPkv7wc3yU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icZjgZozkB8&feature=related Translation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dsTvBaUMvw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5vH4Q_tAkY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WZ4Q5sEF1I&feature=related Protein Synthesis (transcription & translation): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qAIE4qMTSQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=983lhh20rGY How to read a Codon Chart http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=Z4wZxraE59o&NR=1 March 1 (B) & March 2 (A) 1. Review Trascription & Translation 2. Activity #1: The Language of DNA 3. Activity #2: DNA to RNA to Protein Homework: Finish activity #2 (Hint: There is more than one protein on #3 on the worksheet.) Feb 28 (B) & Feb 29 (A) 1. Notes: Transcription & Translation Use the following links to review the processes: Transcription: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/molgenetics/transcription.swf Translation: http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/flashanimat/molgenetics/translation.swf 2. Review the processes by using Google or YouTube. If you use Google make sure to type "animation" after the process. Homework: Finish the last section on the notes that says "More Practice". Feb 24 (B) & Feb 27 (A) 1. Quiz: DNA & Replication (You were given a review sheet last class) 2. Worksheets: - Chapter 12-3 & 12-4 Study Guide - Notes: DNA vs RNA, Transcription & Translation 3. Compare DNA & RNA Homework: None officially assigned, but the study guide 12-3 & 12-4 will due...eventually. Feb 22 (B) & Feb 23 (A) 1. Review DNA discovery & structure 2. Notes: DNA Replication 3. Various animations/videos of replication Homework: Complete the Review Worksheet and study for quiz on DNA & Replication Feb 17 (B) & Feb 21 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: DNA 2. Finish "Activity: Visualizing DNA" Feb 15 (B) & Feb 16 (A) 1. Activity: Visualizing DNA Homework: Study Guide Chapter 12-1 & 12-2. Study For QUIZ on Section 12-1 on DNA Structure. Feb 13 (B) & Feb 14 (A) 1. Test: Cell Division: Mitosis & Meiosis 2. Worksheet: DNA - The Genetic Material Howework: Finish worksheet (See #2) Feb 9 (B) & Feb 10 (A) 1. HW Check (B day) (from 2/1 & 2/2) 2. Go over Venn Diagram: Mitosis vs. Meiosis 3. Hand back papers for test review. 4. Test Review Homework: Study for test. You were given a review to use to guide your study. Feb 7 (B) & Feb 8 (A) 1. HW Check (A day) 2. Worksheet: Meiosis Crossword 3. Worksheet: Meiosis Matching 4. Venn Diagram: Mitosis vs Meiosis Homework: Finish Venn Diagram Feb 3 (B) & Feb 6 (A) 1. Meiosis WebQuest Feb 1 (B) & Feb 2 (A) 1. Daily Quiz: The Cell Cycle 2. Analysis Questions on Foldable Homework: Study Guide Chapter 10: Meiosis Jan 30 (B) & Jan 31 (A) 1. Explain Cell cycle 2. Activity: Cell Cycle foldable Homework: Finish foldable for homework Jan 18 (A) & Jan 19 (B) 1. Venn Diagram: Photosynthesis vs Respiration 2. Activity: 25 Steps to Photosynthesis and Respiration Homework: Start getting noteboooks in order. Notebook checklist was handed out today and is also posted on the "Biology Notes & Handouts" page. It counts as a test grade. Block 3A & 4A are due Friday 1/20. Block 1B & 4B are due Monday 1/23 Jan 13 (A) & Jan 17 (4B) EXAM: Block 1B Only 1. Daily Quiz: Photosynthesis vs Respiration 2. Activity: Visualizing Respiration Homework: None Jan 11 (A) & Jan 12 (B) 1. Daily Quiz: Photosynthesis 2. Diagram: Photosynthesis vs. Respiration Homework Exam review was given today. As I indicated and "showed" you... do the exam review... study the exam review and you should do fine on the exam. Block 1B: Exam on Tues 1/17 Complete the graphing assessment to be turned in on Tues. Jan 9 (A) & Jan 10 (B) 1. Activity: Visualizing Photosynthesis 2. Lesson Review Homework: None assigned but review and look over notes. Jan 5 (A) & Jan 6 (B) 1. Quiz: Cellular Transport 2. Activity: Visualizing Photosynthesis 3. Notes: ATP-ADP Cycle Homework: NONE Jan 3 (A) & Jan 4 (B) 1. Review: Cellular Transport 2. Go over solution problems 3. Quiz Review (Handout) Homework: - Study for Quiz (see handout) Dec 20 (B) & Dec 21 (A) 1. Collect: Visualizing Cellular Transport 2. Notes: Active Transport 3. Video: Omosis Jones Homework: NONE...Unless you didn't turn in the Visualizing Cellular Transport... Then you have homework. Dec 16 (B) & Dec 19 (A) 1. Notes: Passive Transport 2. Activity: Visualizing Cellular Transport Homework: Complete the questions: Visualizing Cellular Transport Dec 14 (B) & Dec 15 (A) 1. Test Corrections: >: / Homework: Chapter 7-4 Study Guide Dec 12 (B) & Dec 13 (A) 1. Test: Homework: NONE Dec 8 (B) & Dec 9 (A) 1. Test Review: Biology Bingo * Abbreviated B-day schedule Homework: STUDY for TEST Dec 6 (B) & Dec 7 (A) 1. Quiz: Cell Organelles 2. Diagrams of Plant & Animal cells 3. Test review given out. Homework: Start studying and preparing for the test on Mon 12/12 (B) and Tue 12/13 (A) Dec 2 (B) & Dec 5 (A) 1. Complete "Organelle Scavenger Hunt" activity 2. Finish any homework from last class (Nov 30 & Dec 1) Homework: Finish all activites from today and last class. ALL of them (see below) will be checked. Nov 30 (B) & Dec 1 (A) 1. Review Plasma Membrane structure 2. Internet Activity: The Virtual Cell 3. Notes w/ ppt: Functions of Cell Organelles 4. Venn Diagram: Plant vs. Animal Cells Homework: Study Guide 7-2 & 7-3 Nov 28 (B) & Nov 29 (A) 1. Go over "Plasma Membrane" activity. Homework: Color plasma membrane and complete the rest of the activity. Nov 22 (B) & Nov 23 (A) 1. HW Check: Microscope Mania Crossword 2. Review for quiz (go over homework) 3. Quiz: The Microscopes Homework: Finish the "Plasma Membrane" activity that was given out last class if you haven't already. Nov 18 (B) & Nov 21 (A) 1. Finish and turn in Microscope Investigation 2. Activity: The Plasma Membrane Homework: - Complete the "Microscope Mania Unit Review" crossword - Study for quiz on Section 7-1 and the following a. The Scientists (worksheet) b. The microscopes (venn diagram) c. The parts & use of the CLM Nov 16 (B) & Nov 17 (A) 1. HW Check 2. Lab: Microscope Investigation Homework: None Nov 14 (B) & Nov 13 (B) 1. Collect "Microscopes Online" Activity 2. Go over answers to Venn Diagram on Microscopes 3. Worksheet: The Microscope 4. Video: How to Use a Compound Light Microscope Homework: Finish worksheet: The Microscope Nov 9 (B) & Nov 10 (A) 1. Who's Who in Cell Discovery & Chapter 7-1 Study Guide 2. Online Activity: Microscopes Online 3. Venn Diagram: The Microscopes Homework: Finish any of the work not completed in class. Nov 4 (B) & Nov 7 (A) 1. Notebooks are DUE Today. In order and secured in a 3 ring binder. 2. Test: Biochemistry Students will be given an opportunity to use their notes for 20-30 min. Nov 3 (A) 1. Test Review 2. Notebook Checklist 3. Pass out papers 4. Review Videos: Lipids & Proteins Homework: - Get notebook together...... It counts as a TEST GRADE. - Even though you will be allowed to use your notes for about 20 min on the test, DOES NOT mean that you shouldn't study or review. Nov 1 (A) & Nov 2 (B) 1. Homework check... (Again.....) 2. Notes: Proteins & Nucleic Acids Homework: Identifying Organic Compounds worksheet Oct 28 (A) & Oct 31 (B) 1. Homework Check 2. Notes: Carbohydrates & Lipids Homework: - If you didn't complete the homework I checked today.... GET IT DONE!!!! Oct 26 (A) & Oct 27 (B) 1. Review: Dehydration Synsthesis 2. Activity: Building Macromolecules Homework: - 4 Major classes of Organic Compounds Oct 24 (A) & Oct 25 (B) 1. Notes: Intro to Organic Compounds 2. Activity: 4 Classes of Organic Compounds Homework: Finish Activity on 4 Classes of Organic Compounds Oct 20 (A) & Oct 21 (B) 1. Finish & Turn in "pH of Common Everyday Substances" 2. Go over answers on back of "Acid & Base" notes 3. Quiz: Inorganic Compounds (open note) Oct 18 (A) & Oct 19 (B) 1. Notes: Acids & Bases 2. Activity: pH of Common Everyday substances Homework: Finish questions from class activity. Oct 14 (A) & Oct 17 (B) 1. Notes: Water Properties Homework: Finish "Wonders of Water" activity Oct 13 (B): Substitutes 1. Chapter 6 Worksheets Oct 12 (A) PSAT Testing today 1. Review for Quiz 2. Quiz: Basic Chemistry Review 3. Activity: Wonders Of Water worksheets Oct 10 (A) & Oct 11 (B) 1. Review: Bohr Models & Elec Dot 2. Chemical Bonding notes Homework: Study for quiz on Basic Chemistry Review Oct 6 (A) & Oct 7 (B) Oct 4 (A) & Oct 5 (B) Sept 30 (A) & Oct 3 (B) 1. Test corrections Sept 28 (A) & Sept 29 (B) 1. Review 2. Test: Themes of Biology, Graphing & Scientific Method Homework Finish "Basic Chemistry Review" worksheet Sept 26 (A) & Sept 27 (B) 1. Review before quiz 2. Quiz: Graphing & Sci Method Homework Test Review worsheets. Sept 22 (A) & Sept 23 (B) 1. Go over scientific method scenario 2. Activity: Science and Problem Solving 3. Worksheet: Mean, median, mode Homework Study for quiz on graphing & scientific method Sept 20 (A) & Sept 21 (B) 1. Collect grahing activity. 2. Assessment: Graphs in Science 3. Notes: Scientific Method Homework: Finish worksheets on Scientific Method. Sept 16 (A) & Sept 19 (B) 1. Go over "Interpreting Graphs" 2. Handout "Let's Graph" 3. Activity: Graph Worksheet Homework: Finish graphs from class (most finished it in class) Sept 14 (A) & Sept 15 (B) 1. HW Check Part III 2. Finish chart on "Word parts" 3. Video "Life" with questions 4. Activity "Let's Graph" & "Interpreting Graphs" Homework: Finish the "Graph Worksheet: Graphing & Intro to Science" Sept 12 (A) & Sept 13 (B) 1. HW Check Part II 2. Finish Notes on "Themes of Biology" 3. Activity: Making Connections Homework: -Last column of prefixes and suffixes. Sept 8 (A) & Sept 9 (B) 1. HW Check 2. Go over "What's In a Word" 3. Notes: Biology: The Study of Biology Homework: Second column of prefixes and suffixes. Sept 6 (A) & Sept (7)- 1. Classroom Expectations 2. Handout and go over "What's in a word" Homework: Complete the first column of prefixes and suffixes. |
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