Biology

ALL MAKE-UP WORK, QUIZZES, ETC. must be taken care of by FRIDAY MAY 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Interested in EXTRA CREDIT??  See the VERY bottom of the page!!

 

DNA Replication Link

http://www.zo.utexas.edu/faculty/sjasper/images/dna_replication.swf

Transcription

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJSmZ3DsntU

Translation (and other things)

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/biocoach/translation/elong1.html

Translation (and other things)

http://www.dnai.org/a/index.html

 

Cellular Respiration Videos

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/10323-matter-and-energy-glycolysis-and-cellular-respiration-video.htm

http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Biology/Bio231/glycolysis.html

http://www2.nl.edu/jste/aerobic_respiration.htm

http://vcell.ndsu.nodak.edu/animations/etc/movie.htm

 

Light Dependent Reaction

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/forestbiology/photosynthesis.swf

Light Independent Reaction

http://www.cnr.vt.edu/DENDRO/forestbiology/photosynthesis.swf

 

Trimester 3

A1

A3

Important Dates:

STUDY FOR FINAL!!!!

Important Dates:

STUDY FOR FINAL!!!!

3/2/09

In Class:

      -Chapter 14 Quiz

     -Natural Selection activity

Homework:

    -Finish lab questions

    -Don’t forget your essay on GMOs is due on Friday.

 

3/2/09

In Class:

      -Chapter 14 Quiz

     -Natural Selection activity

Homework:

    -Finish lab questions

    -Don’t forget your essay on GMOs is due on Friday.

 

3/6/09

In Class:

    -Evolution videos

    -1 paragraph essay on each segment

Homework:

      -Finish your essays

     -If you were absent from class, following the link and complete

Evolution Video Essays.doc

3/6/09

In Class:

    -Evolution videos

    -1 paragraph essay on each segment

Homework:

      -Finish your essays

     -If you were absent from class, following the link and complete

Evolution Video Essays.doc

3/10/09

In Class:

    -Notes on energy (autotrophs, heterotrophs, beginning of cellular respiration)

    -food web

Homework:

     -READ (yes read) through Chapter 7!

3/10/09

In Class:

    -Notes on energy (autotrophs, heterotrophs, beginning of cellular respiration)

    -food web

Homework:

     -READ (yes read) through Chapter 7!

3/12/09

In Class:

     -Notes over Cellular Respiration

Homework:

    -Quiz over cellular respiration when you get back from spring break!!!

     -homework sheet

3/12/09

In Class:

     -Notes over Cellular Respiratation

Homework:

    -Quiz over cellular respiration when you get back from spring break!!!

     -homework sheet

3/23/2009

In Class:

     -Review cellular respiration

    -check homework sheet

     -Food as Fuel lab (turn in)

Homework:

    -Finish cellular respiration homework if you have not already done so

     -study for cellular respiration quiz

3/23/2009

In Class:

     -Review cellular respiration

    -check homework sheet

     -Food as Fuel lab (turn in)

Homework:

    -Finish cellular respiration homework if you have not already done so

     -study for cellular respiration quiz

3/25/2009

In Class:

     -Cellular respiration quiz

   -turn in cellular respiration homework

    -Notes over Fermentation

    -Yeast Fermentation lab

Homework:

   -hang on to lab, we will finish next class

    -Cellular Respiration and Fermentation homework sheet

     -Study for fermentation quiz next class

3/25/2009

In Class:

     -Cellular respiration quiz

   -turn in cellular respiration homework

    -Notes over Fermentation

    -Yeast Fermentation lab

Homework:

   -hang on to lab, we will finish next class

    -Cellular Respiration and Fermentation homework sheet

     -Study for fermentation quiz next class

3/30/2008

In Class:

    -Fermentation Quiz

    -Get results from Yeast lab

    -Notes on Photosynthesis-light dependent reactions

Homework:

    -Finish lab

    -Light dependent reactions homework sheet

    -topic for research paper due next class!

3/30/2008

In Class:

    -Fermentation Quiz

    -Get results from Yeast lab

    -Notes on Photosynthesis-light dependent reactions

Homework:

    -Finish lab

    -Light dependent reactions homework sheet

    -topic for research paper due next class!

4/1/2009

Topics:

-Morgan: Breast Cancer

-Elise: Alzheimer’s or Hunter’s

-Kate: Macular Degeneration

-Susan: Skin Cancer

-Amanda: Crohn’s Disease

In Class:

    -Light Independent Reactions

    -Review for Test

Homework:

    -Test Review

    -Study for test!!!

4/1/2009

Topics:

-Emmalee: Malaria

-Lizzie: Down’s Syndrome

-Jennifer: Bipolar

-Hannah: Autism

-Haley: Ebola

-Monica: Diabetes

-Michael: Psychopathy

-Tyler: MS

-Mollie: ADHD

-Ashley: Meningitis

-Becca:  Alzheimer’s

-Ben:

-Summerlin: Bipolar

-Kiley: Huntington’s

-Evan: Marber

-Casey: Lupus

-Erin: AIDS

-Faraz: Tuberculosis

-Reed: Schizophrenia

-Nick: Polio

In Class:

    -Light Independent Reactions

    -Review for Test

Homework:

    -Test Review

    -Study for test!!!

4/3/2009

In Class:

   -Turn in Review

   -TEST!!!!!!!

4/3/2009

In Class:

   -Turn in Review

   -TEST!!!!!!!

4/7/2009

In Class:

    -Ch 19 Foldable

   -Ch 19 Homework

Homework:

    -Finish whatever you did not get done during class

    -Resources due next class!

4/7/2009

In Class:

    -Ch 19 Foldable

   -Ch 19 Homework

Homework:

    -Finish whatever you did not get done during class

    -Resources due next class!

4/9/2009

In Class:

    -Resources due

   -turn in homework

    -Notes on plants (angiosperms chapter 20)

    -Flower dissection lab

Homework:

    -study for plant quiz next class over chapters 19 and 20.

4/9/2009

In Class:

   -Resources due

   -turn in homework

    -Notes on plants (angiosperms chapter 20)

    -Flower dissection lab

Homework:

    -study for plant quiz next class over chapters 19 and 20.

4/15/2009

In Class:

     -Plant Quiz

    -Outlines due

   -Notes: beginning classification

Homework:

    -Begin studying…we have a lot of material to cover and not many classes left!

   -turn in lab next class

    -your outlines were due today so get them in ASAP!!!!

  -Test is being moved to Thursday 4/23

      -Dichotomous key sheet

4/15/2009

In Class:

     -Plant Quiz

    -Outlines due

     -Notes: beginning classification

Homework:

    -Begin studying…we have a lot of material to cover and not many classes left!

    -your outlines were due today so get them in ASAP!!!!

  -Test is being moved to Thursday 4/23

     -Dichotomous key sheet

4/17/2009

In Class:

     -Notes over bacteria and viruses

      -posters over the invertebrates

Homework:

      -begin studying for your test!!

     -work on your rough drafts!!!

4/17/2009

In Class:

     -Notes over bacteria and viruses

      -posters over the invertebrates

Homework:

      -begin studying for your test!!

     -work on your rough drafts!!

4/21/2009

In Class:

   -Finish invertebrate posters

    -Phylum Chordata notes

    -Review

Homework:

     -STUDY FOR TEST

     -Rough drafts are due to be my MONDAY!!!

4/21/2009

In Class:

   -Finish invertebrate posters

    -Phylum Chordata notes

    -Review

Homework:

     -STUDY FOR TEST

     -Rough drafts are due to be my MONDAY!!!

4/23/2009

In Class:

     -Plants and Invertebrates, etc. Test

Homework:

    -Rough Drafts due next class!!

4/23/2009

In Class:

        -Plants and Invertebrates, etc. Test

Homework:

     -Rough Drafts due next class!

4/27/2009

In Class:

     -Rough Drafts Due

     -Notes over types of tissues

    -The Ultimate Guide video

     -Handed out anatomy packet

Homework:

    -Begin studying for quizzes!!

   -If you would like your rough drafts back before Wednesday, please see me!

4/27/2009

In Class:

-         Rough Drafts Due

     -Notes over types of tissues

    -The Ultimate Guide video

     -Handed out anatomy packet

Homework:

    -Begin studying for quizzes!!

   -If you would like your rough drafts back before Wednesday, please see me!

4/29/2009

In Class:

    -Notes over Integumentary, Muscle, Skeletal, and Nervous System

Homework:

   -Study for Skeletal system identification quiz

   -Final paper due on FRIDAY!!!

4/29/2009

In Class:

        -Notes over Integumentary, Muscle, Skeletal, and Nervous System

Homework:

   -Study for Skeletal system identification quiz

   -Final paper due on FRIDAY!!!

5/1/2009

In Class:

   -Anatomy Quiz: Skeletal System

   -Papers due

   -Notes over circulatory, lymphatic, and respiratory systems

     -Reproduction booklet

Homework:

     -Complete packet page with muscles

     -Complete Structure of the brain handout

5/1/2009

In Class:

   -Anatomy Quiz: Skeletal System

   -Papers due

   -Notes over circulatory, lymphatic, and respiratory systems

     -Reproduction booklet

Homework:

     -Complete packet page with muscles

     -Complete Structure of the brain handout

5/5/2009

In Class:

      -Dissection of crayfish

     -Finish reproduction booklets

Homework:

    -Study for muscle quiz

    -finish reproduction booklets

    -Just STUDY!!!!

5/5/2009

In Class:

      -Dissection of crayfish

     -Finish reproduction booklets

Homework:

    -Study for muscle quiz

    -finish reproduction booklets

    -Just STUDY!!!!

5/7/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Quiz: Muscles

     -Digestive, Excretory, and Endocrine System notes

       -turn in reproduction books

Homework:

    -Chapter 31 homework sheet

5/7/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Quiz: Muscles

     -Digestive, Excretory, and Endocrine System notes

       -turn in reproduction books

Homework:

    -Chapter 31 homework sheet

5/11/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Quiz: Nervous System

    -Pig dissection

Homework:

    -STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/11/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Quiz:  Nervous system

    -Pig dissection

Homework:

    -STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/13/2009

In Class:

Anatomy Review

5/13/2009

In Class:

Anatomy Review

5/15/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Test

5/15/2009

In Class:

    -Anatomy Test

5/19/2009

In Class:

   -Review for finals!

5/19/2009

In Class:

   -Review for finals!

Jeopardy

 

 

 

Trimester 2

A1

A3

Important Dates:

Ch 14 Quiz Monday

Important Dates:

Chapter 14 Quiz Monday

12/1/08

In Class:

    -Notes over Mendel and Mendelian genetics

Homework:

    -Vocabulary sheet for 10.1-10.2

 

12/1/08

In Class:

    -Notes over Mendel and Mendelian genetics

Homework:

    -Vocabulary sheet for 10.1-10.2

 

12/3/08

In Class:

    -Notes 10.2

    -Penny Probability

Homework:

     -Homework 10.2 sheet

    -Study for quiz…over what we have covered so far

 

12/3/08

In Class:

    -Notes 10.2

    -Penny Probability

Homework:

     -Homework 10.2 sheet

    -Study for quiz…over what we have covered so far

 

12/5/08

In Class:

     -Ch 10 Quiz

    -Notes CoDominance and Incomplete inheritance

    -Identifying blood types of babies

Homework:

    -Punnett Square Practice

 

12/5/08

In Class:

     -Ch 10 Quiz

    -Notes CoDominance and Incomplete inheritance

    -Identifying blood types of babies

Homework:

    -Punnett Square Practice

 

12/9/08

In Class:

     -Blood Types Lab

     -Review Homework

     -Notes 10.4-10.5

Homework:

     -Sex-linked traits sheet

    -Study for quiz

      Over 10.1-10.2, Punnett squares and dihybrid crosses

     -Finish lab

12/9/08

In Class:

     -Blood Types Lab

     -Review Homework

     -Notes 10.4-10.5

Homework:

     -Sex-linked traits sheet

    -Study for quiz

      Over 10.1-10.2, Punnett squares and dihybrid crosses

     -Finish lab

12/11/08

In Class:

    -Quiz

    -Dragon Genetics lab

Homework:

   -Finish lab

   -study for vocabulary quiz

 

12/11/08

In Class:

    -Quiz

    -Dragon Genetics lab

Homework:

   -Finish lab

   -study for vocabulary quiz

 

12/15/08

In Class:

     -Ch 10 Vocabulary Quiz

     -review through homework

    -Making Babies lab

Homework:

    -Study for test

    -Ch 10 Review (answers below)

 

12/15/08

In Class:

     -Ch 10 Vocabulary Quiz

     -review through homework

    -Making Babies lab

Homework:

    -Study for test

    -Ch 10 Review (answers below)

 

12/17/08

In Class:

    -Ch 10 Test

 

12/17/08

In Class:

    -Ch 10 Test

 

12/19/08

Early Dismissal

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!!!

 

12/19/08

Early Dismissal

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!!!

 

1/7/09

In Class:

Current Event Papers and Presentations due

Homework:

Read 12.2 for quiz on Friday

 

1/7/09

In Class:

Current Event Papers and Presentations due

Homework:

Read 12.2 for quiz on Friday

 

1/9/09

In Class:

Chapter 12.2 Reading Quiz

Notes over 12.2

Begin karyotype activity

Homework:

Complete first page of Karyotype sheet

1/9/09

In Class:

Chapter 12.2 Reading Quiz

Notes over 12.2

Begin karyotype activity

Homework:

Complete first page of Karyotype sheet

1/13/09

In Class:

Finish karyotype activity

Pedigrees

Homework:

Finish karyotype activity (A Chromosome study) if you have not done so

Complete 2nd page of Karyotype sheet

Complete pedigree packet

Ch 12 Big Quiz/Mini Test moved to Tuesday

1/13/09

In Class:

Finish karyotype activity

Pedigrees

Homework:

Finish karyotype activity (A Chromosome study) if you have not done so

Complete 2nd page of Karyotype sheet

Complete pedigree packet

Ch 12 Big Quiz/Mini Test moved to Tuesday

1/15/09

In Class:

Pedigree Scenario

Turn in Karyotype lab

Homework:

Finish Karyotype packet

CH 12 Review

Study!

1/15/09

In Class:

Pedigree Scenario

Turn in Karyotype lab

Homework:

Finish Karyotype packet

CH 12 Review

Study!

1/20/09

In Class:

Ch 12 mini Test

Hemophilia scenario

Homework:

Finish scenario

No Ch 11 Quiz

1/20/09

In Class:

Ch 12 mini Test

Hemophilia scenario

Homework:

Finish scenario

No Ch 11 Quiz

1/22/09

In Class:

     -Work on timelines

     -DNA

Homework:

 

1/22/09

In Class:

     -Work on timelines

     -DNA

Homework:

 

1/26/09

In Class:

     -Finish timeline notes

     -DNA notes

     -DNA video

Homework:

    -Nature article

    -DNA packet

    -Quiz over what we have covered

1/26/09

In Class:

     -Finish timeline notes

     -DNA notes

     -DNA video

Homework:

    -Nature article

    -DNA packet

    -Quiz over what we have covered

1/28/09

In Class:

No School

Homework:

 

1/28/09

In Class:

No School

Homework:

 

1/30/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Strawberry lab

Turn in homework

Homework:

Case studies

Watch video

Study for quiz over DNA and scientists

1/30/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Strawberry lab

Turn in homework

Homework:

Case studies

Watch video

Study for quiz over DNA and scientists

2/3/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Replication Notes

See web link at top of homework page

Homework:

DNA replication sheet

2/3/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Replication Notes

See web link at top of homework page

Homework:

DNA replication sheet

2/5/09

In Class:

Turn in homework

Notes on transcription

Codon bingo

Homework:

Transcription sheet

Study for quiz

2/5/09

In Class:

Turn in homework

Notes on transcription

Codon bingo

Homework:

Transcription sheet

Study for quiz

2/9/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Turn in homework

Translation notes

Homework:

REVIEW AND WATCH VIDEOS and Interactive links

^^top of page^^

2/9/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Quiz

Turn in homework

Translation notes

Homework:

REVIEW AND WATCH VIDEOS and Interactive links

^^top of page^^

2/11/09

In Class:

Mutations notes

Review for Test

Homework:

STUDY FOR CHAPTER 11 TEST!!

Don’t forget about presentations

Chapter 11 Jeopardy.ppt

# 16 on review… the correct answers should include several stop codons

2/11/09

In Class:

Mutations notes

Review for Test

Homework:

STUDY FOR CHAPTER 11 TEST!!

Don’t forget about presentations

See link to left for jeopardy questions

# 16 on review… the correct answers should include several stop codons

2/13/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Test

Homework:

PREPARE FOR PRESENTATIONS 14.1 and 14.2!!

2/13/09

In Class:

Ch 11 Test

Homework:

PREPARE FOR PRESENTATIONS 14.1 and 14.2!!

2/18/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.1-14.2

Homework:

 

2/18/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.1-14.2

Homework:

 

2/20/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.3-14.4

Homework:

 

2/20/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.3-14.4

Homework:

 

2/24/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.5-13.3

Homework:

 

2/24/09

In Class:

Presentations 14.5-13.3

Homework:

 

2/26/09

In Class:

Harvest of Fear Video

Discussion of GMO

Homework:

Monday quiz over chapter 14 and 13.3

Friday Harvest of Fear GMO homework due

2/26/09

In Class:

Harvest of Fear Video

Discussion of GMO

Homework:

Monday quiz over chapter 14 and 13.3

Friday Harvest of Fear GMO homework due

 

Trimester 1

A1

A3

Important Dates:

Packets and Papers 11/13

Important Dates:

Packets and Papers 11/13

 

8/26/08

In Class:

     -Received syllabus, Prefix/Suffix list, grade keeper, calendar, and lab safety contract

     -Notes over the Scientific Method

 

8/26/08

In Class:

     -Received syllabus, Prefix/Suffix list, grade keeper, calendar, and lab safety contract

     -Notes over the Scientific Method

 

8/30/08

In Class:

     -Finish Scientific method notes

     -Scientific method practice sheet (turned in during class)

     -Toughness of Leaves LAB

Homework:

     -Ch. 2 Review #s 1-6, 8-10, 17

     -P/S quiz 1 on 9/4

     -Notebooks and lab contracts due Tuesday

 

8/30/08

In Class:

     -Finish Scientific method notes

     -Scientific method practice sheet (turned in during class)

     -Toughness of Leaves LAB

Homework:

     -Ch. 2 Review #s 1-6, 8-10, 17

     -P/S quiz 1 on 9/4

     -Notebooks and lab contracts due Tuesday

 

9/2/08

In Class:

     -Hypothetical experiment

     -Water notes

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 1 Thursday

     -Read Section 4.4

9/2/08

In Class:

     -Hypothetical experiment

     -Water notes

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 1 Thursday

     -Read Section 4.4

9/4/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 1

     -Water Lab

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 2 9/12

     -Scientific Method and Water Quiz 9/10

     -Read 4.1-4.3

     -Answer Concept Checks 4.1-4.4

9/4/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 1

     -Water Lab

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 2 9/12

     -Scientific Method and Water Quiz 9/10

     -Read 4.1-4.3

     -Answer Concept Checks 4.1-4.4

9/16/08

In Class:

    -Turn in Current Events and Lab write up

    -Review Monomers and Polymers

    -Carbon and Functional Groups Notes

    -Receive calendar and research paper packet

Homework:

     -Read through Chapter 5 and complete Concept Checks 5.1-5.2

     *****Should be 4.1-4.2********

      My mistake, if you did 5.1-5.2 it will be for an extra homework grade

     -P/S Quiz 3 next class

9/16/08

In Class:

    -Turn in Current Events and Lab write up

    -Review Monomers and Polymers

    -Carbon and Functional Groups Notes

    -Receive calendar and research paper packet

Homework:

     -Read through Chapter 5 and complete Concept Checks 5.1-5.2

     *****Should be 4.1-4.2********

      My mistake, if you did 5.1-5.2 it will be for an extra homework grade

     -P/S Quiz 3 next class

9/18/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 3

    -Notes over Proteins

Homework:

    -Concept Checks 4.1-4.4

 

9/18/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 3

    -Notes over Proteins

Homework:

    -Concept Checks 4.1-4.4

 

 

9/22/08

In Class:

    -Notes over Carbs and Lipids

    -Review for Test

Homework:

    -Review sheet for test is for 10 pts. Extra credit on test

9/22/08

In Class:

    -Notes over Carbs and Lipids

    -Review for Test

Homework:

    -Review sheet for test is for 10 pts. Extra credit on test

9/24/08

In Class:

     -Chapters 2,4, 5 Test

     -Research topics due

Homework:

     -Study for P/S Quiz 4

     -Notebook check next class

9/24/08

In Class:

     -Chapters 2,4, 5 Test

     -Research topics due

Homework:

     -Study for P/S Quiz 4

     -Notebook check next class

9/26/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 4

     -Notebook Check

     -Macromolecules Lab

     -Molar Mass of Oxytocin

Homework:

    -Prepare to be in computer lab 3036 for research paper and current event

9/26/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 4

     -Notebook Check

     -Macromolecules Lab

Homework:

    -Molar Mass of Oxytocin

    -Prepare to be in computer lab 1156 for research paper and current event

9/30/08

In Class:

     -Handed back current events, corrected current events due on Monday (10/6)

     -Went through online research resources

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz page 1 next class

     -Resources and corrected current events due on Monday

       -resources are only in the form of a works cited page!

 

9/30/08

In Class:

     -Handed back current events, corrected current events due on Monday (10/6)

     -Went through online research resources

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz page 1 next class

     -Resources and corrected current events due on Monday

       -resources are only in the form of a works cited page!

 

10/2/08

In Class:

      -P/S Quiz Page 1

     -Notes Microscopes and Cell Theory

     -Begin Microscope lab

Homework:

    -Current event corrections and resources due Monday!

10/2/08

In Class:

      -P/S Quiz Page 1

     -Notes Microscopes and Cell Theory

     -Begin Microscope lab

Homework:

    -Current event corrections and resources due Monday!

10/6/08

In Class:

     -Resources due

    -Diffusion notes

     -Corrected current events due

     -Finish microscope lab

Homework:

     -Osmosis and diffusion sheet

    -P/S Quiz 5 next class

 

10/6/08

In Class:

     -Resources due

    -Diffusion notes

     -Corrected current events due

     -Finish microscope lab

Homework:

     -Osmosis and diffusion sheet

    -P/S Quiz 5 next class

 

10/9/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 5

     -Osmosis lab

     -Plasma membrane notes

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 6 next class

    -Finish lab

 

10/9/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 5

     -Osmosis lab

     -Plasma membrane notes

Homework:

     -P/S Quiz 6 next class

    -Finish lab

    -If you were absent, go to the following website and complete the entire exercise.  Turn in the answers to all of the questions throughout the entire lab.  There are a total of 10 questions.

http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/labbench/lab1/intro.html

 

 

10/14/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 6

    -Notes on organelles

Homework:

   -Fill out table down at bottom of this homework page

   -Use the pictures (animal cell, plant cell, bacterial cell) we colored in class to help you

10/14/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 6

    -Notes on organelles

Homework:

   -Fill out table down at bottom of this homework page

   -Use the pictures (animal cell, plant cell, bacterial cell) we colored in class to help you

10/16/08

In Class:

     -Bacteria Notes

     -Cheek Lab

Homework:

     -Ch 6 Review in book p. 132-133 odds

    -Research paper outline due next class!!!

 

10/16/08

In Class:

     -Bacteria Notes

     -Cheek Lab

     -Finish organelle notes

Homework:

     -Ch 6 Review in book p. 132-133 odds

    -Research paper outline due next class!!!

 

10/20/08

In Class:

     -Outline Due

     -Cell Lab

     -Hand out review-for quiz grade

Homework

     -Review

     -Study for TEST!!!

 

10/20/08

In Class:

     -Outline Due

     -Cell Lab

     -Hand out review-for quiz grade

Homework

     -Review

     -Study for TEST!!!

 

10/22/08

In Class:

    -Chapter 6 Test

Homework

     -P/S Quiz 7 next class

10/22/08

In Class:

    -Chapter 6 Test

Homework

     -P/S Quiz 7 next class

10/24/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 7

    -The Cell Cycle

Homework:

    -Cell Cycle picture

10/24/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz 7

    -The Cell Cycle

Homework:

    -Cell Cycle picture

10/28/08

In Class:

    -Mitosis

Homework:

    -Finish mitosis flip books

    -P/S Quiz 8

   -Rough Draft due next class

10/28/08

In Class:

    -Mitosis

Homework:

    -Finish mitosis flip books

    -P/S Quiz 8

   -Rough Draft due next class

10/30/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 8

    -Rough Drafts Due

    -Meiosis notes

Homework:

     -Number of Chromosomes sheet

     -Study for quiz

 

10/30/08

In Class:

    -P/S Quiz 8

    -Rough Drafts Due

    -Meiosis notes

Homework:

     -Number of Chromosomes sheet

     -Study for quiz

11/3/08

In Class:

     -Chapter 9 Quiz

     -Review homework sheet

     -Onion root mitosis lab

Homework:

     -finish lab

     -study for quiz

11/3/08

In Class:

     -Chapter 9 Quiz

     -Review homework sheet

     -Onion root mitosis lab

Homework:

     -finish lab

     -study for quiz

11/5/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz Page 2

     -notes on cancer and genetic diversity

    -modeling meiosis activity

Homework:

     -finish activity sheet

     -research paper and packets (due next week!!!)

     -study for ch. 9 test!

11/5/08

In Class:

     -P/S Quiz Page 2

     -notes on cancer and genetic diversity

    -modeling meiosis activity

Homework:

     -finish activity sheet

     -research paper and packets (due next week!!!)

     -study for ch. 9 test!

11/7/08

In Class:

    -Review for test

Homework:

    -study for test

    -work on papers and packets

    -ch. 9 review

11/7/08

In Class:

    -Review for test

Homework:

    -study for test

    -work on papers and packets

    -ch. 9 review

11/11/08

In Class:

     -Chapter 9 Test

     -Turn in chapter 9 review

Homework:

     -Papers and packets due next class

     -These are due when class starts!!!!  NO LATE PAPERS!!!

11/11/08

In Class:

     -Chapter 9 Test

     -Turn in chapter 9 review

Homework:

     -Papers and packets due next class

     -These are due when class starts!!!!  NO LATE PAPERS!!!

11/13/08

In Class:

     -Papers and Packets due



REVIEW!!!

11/13/08

In Class:

     -Papers and Packets due

 

 

REVIEW!!!

 

Cell Part

Function

Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic

Analogy

Plasma membrane

 

 

 

 

Cell wall

Supports and protects cell

Present

Present in plants

The cell wall is like a castle wall that protects the citizens inside

Ribosome

 

 

 

 

Chloroplast

 

 

 

 

Cytoskeleton

 

 

Present

 

Rough ER

 

 

 

 

Smooth ER

 

 

 

 

Golgi Apparatus

 

 

 

 

Lysosome

 

 

 

 

Mitochondria

 

 

 

 

Nucleus

 

 

 

 

Nucleolus

 

 

 

 

Vacuole

 

 

 

 

Cilia and Flagella

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXTRA CREDIT!!!!!

You may earn up to 35 points extra credit each trimester.  Turn in all extra credit at least 1 week before the exam (Trimesters 1 & 3) or the end of the trimester (Trimester 2).  Late extra credit will not be accepted.  In order to receive the full available points, all instructions must be followed.

 

Options:

  1. Write a letter (15pts.) 
    1. Select a current environmental/conservation topic or other biological issue that interests you.
    2. Research this area, using several sources.  Make sure to include on a separate sheet of paper the references you consulted.
    3. Construct a letter to an elected representative or public official expressing your opinion/concern on the subject.
    4. Turn in a copy of your letter and a stamped, addressed envelope.  It WILL be sent.

 

  1. Attend a public meeting/seminar/speaker (20pts.)
    1. You may elect to attend a meeting of each organization that is concerned with conservation/environmental issues or some other meeting related to the field of biology.
    2. You should take complete notes of the meeting you attend.
    3. You may elect to attend meetings of governmental bodies if they are going to consider biology related topics. 
    4. Turn in the complete notes along with the information on what meeting you attended.

 

  1. Viewing Biology Related Science Television Programs (10pts each)
    1. Type up the title of the show and at least one full page (1” margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font, single or double spaced only) about the show.
    2. Do some research and write up at least ½ page about the show from a second source (5 pts each)

 

  1. Read a Biology related science book (20 pts)
    1. Read the book and type up a summary (1” margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font, single or double spaced only).
    2. Summary must be at least 1 page in length.

 

  1. Biology Related Field Trip (20 pts)
    1. You may elect to go to a museum, exhibition, etc.
    2. Type up at least one full page (1” margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt. Font, single or double spaced only)  about what you saw and learned.
    3. Turn in ticket stub or evidence you were there with paper.

Check it out!!! The Trinity River Audubon Center is now open!! http://www.tx.audubon.org/Trinity.html

Dallas Museum of Nature and Science http://www.natureandscience.org/default.asp

Dallas World Aquarium http://www.dwazoo.com/default.html

Forth Worth Museum of Science http://www.fwmuseum.org/home/index.html

      -There are also IMAX movies!

Dallas Zoo http://www.dallaszoo.com

Forth Worth Zoo http://www.fortworthzoo.com

 

  1. Other types of extra credit.
    1. If you have an additional idea for an extra credit assignment, consult with me to get approval!