Biological Classification and Dichotomous Keys

Learn how a dichotomous key works.

Practice using a dichotomous key.

Make your own dichotomous key by sorting and organizing 10 items (we used shoes in class).

Biological Classification

Study Guide

Cladograms

Slides from class demonstrating simple cladograms and how to organize the venn diagram.

Cladogram assignment.

Another Dichotomous key practice activity.

Construct a dichotomous key from scratch.

Specimen Lab

Observe 17 of 23 biological specimens for physical characteristics then organize them using those characteristics.

Sexual Reproduction vs Asexual Reproduction

Predict then classify organisms according to their main type of reproduction.  Respond to questions about the 2 types of reproduction using the readings 1 and 2 as a resource.

Bread Mold Lab

Set up a lab to determine 1) which bread grows mold best, and 2) how molds grow and reproduce.

Fungi and Early Plants Study Guide

key concept for both=alternation of generations

Bread Mold Lab

Video and notes on Plant Diversity

Flower Dissection

Any flower can be used but the best, inexpensive examples that contain the parts for easy identification are called alstromeria.

Flower Dissection Questions

Overview of invertebrates-worksheet was homework.

Quiz over Plant Evolution and Flowers

Invertebrate worksheet.

Chordates

Chordate Cladograms LTR

Analyze a karyotype

Link to Genetic Conditions Database at the National Library of Medicine

Homework

• read p 349-353
• answer section review questions

WHAT happens and WHERE it happens during protein synthesis.

Video of the what/where paper model.  (file extension is .wmv but will give a warning as it was an .avi)

Write a summary about the protein synthesis using details about what happens and where it happens inside of the cell.  For best work, use the above video to help write the process in the order it occurs.

HOW protein synthesis happens.

BIO Jan 13 Protein Synthesis HOW

QUIZ on protein synthesis

Lorenzo's Oil

Human Genetic Variation - worksheet done in class.  Use this page if you are not clear about any of the traits on the worksheet.    Use the graphs on this page to help with your explanation of the questions.

Interpreting the meaning of Genetic Variation 

Watch the video that helps introduce the idea of Sickle Cell.

Reference Database

How genetic variation results in evolution

Watch the video and answer the questions.

Complete the study guide for chapter 16-1 and 16-2.

Answer the exit question:  "How does a genetic change result in evolution of a new species?

Short periods after CSAP

Cell Organelles- Practice and prepare for cell organelle quiz on Thursday. Practice Worksheet  Practice websites.

Homework:

• Read p 174-181
• Complete Section Assessment on p. 181

Introduction to photosynthesis.  Students worked with a partner to make a concept map about photosynthesis that shows their understanding from middle school.  Video

Homework:

• Read Chapter 8, section 2
• take notes
• complete section questions

Photosynthesis Details.  Students need to know how the reaction happens (2 parts) and where inside the chloroplast the parts take place. Slides (notes) Reading (for completing notes)

Homework:

• Do the section questions for Chapter 8, section 3

Finalize photosynthesis.  Students illustrated and described the process of photosynthesis.

Homework:

• Review notes on photosynthesis
• Review notes on cell organelles
• p. 197-198, #1-5, 12,14,16
• p. 217-218, #2,4-10,16,18,21,22

Review game to prepare for test on Friday. Cell Structures Review Game. Photosynthesis review game.

Homework:

• study for test

Overview of cellular respiration. Students turned in an illustrated copy of a mitochondria with the proper locations for glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, and Electron Transport.

Homework:

Read Section 9-1 (p 221-222)
Take notes
Complete section assessment #1 and 4

Fermentation.  Students turned in a worksheet including 2 exit questions about cellular respiration, fermentation, and ATP.

Homework:

Read p 201-203

Take notes

Complete checkpoint question.

Green pepper and onion observations.

Homework:

read p 182-189

complete section review worksheet 7-3 review

Dialysis Tubing Lab  To complete the lab using the pictures, use this website.

Quiz

Homework:

read chapter 10-2

complete mitosis flipbook

Mitosis vs. Meiosis.  Slides for today.  Understand that uncontrolled cell division is called cancer.Cancer video clip.  Recognize differences between mitosis and meiosis.   Turn in the last page of slides for a grade.

Homework:

read p 275-278

answer section review questions

DNA has a specific structure that requires care.  Key vocabulary for the structure of DNA is nucleotide, base pair, deoxyribose sugar, phosphate.

Students cut out and assembled 4 DNA nucleotides (sugar, phosphate, and base). 

Homework:

• read p 290-293
• answer the Interpreting Graphics questions

DNA is copied in a specific way. Class slides.  Construct a molecule of DNA, with a partner, build a copy of the DNA. Students built a DNA backbone using their 4 DNA nucleotides then demonstrated how replication is semiconservative.  Complete the exit worksheet.   An alternate to the inclass activity is to complete the study guide.

Homework:

• read p 295-299
• answer section questions

Basic Genetics. Introduction and review of concepts.  Students recorded vocabulary and then worked the problems on the worksheet.  For most, learning to substitute the simple words for the more complicated vocabulary helps make the worksheet much easier.  Students need to complete the worksheet and turn it in.

Homework:

p. 262-266

section questions

1st Quarter

Introduction to scientific laws, theories, and hypotheses.  How to write a hypothesis.  Slides.

Homework: 

• GET SUPPLIES BY 8/10
• read pp 8-15
• take notes on the key points
• answer the checkpoint questions (3)
• be prepared for a quiz over today's material and the homework

Set up notebook correctly (notes).  Work on #1-4 on variable worksheet.  Prepare for Seed Viability Lab.

Homework:

• use p 16-20
• choose and explain in your own words what any 4 of the characteristics of living things are about

Explore characteristics of living things.  Test for metabolism in seeds.  Slides.

Homework:

• finish the variable worksheet

Complete seed viability lab.  Understand what is expected in a conclusion.  Slides.

Homework:

• complete "standardized test prep" on p. 33

QUIZ

Study Guide for Chapter 2.

Homework:

none given

Review chemistry of life.  Prepare for McMush Lab.

Homework:

• Read p. 44-48
• Record all key concepts (9 of them)
• Answer all checkpoint questions (2 of them)

Perform McMush Lab. Data table and questions.  Sample results and data pictures. Slides.

Homework:

• None assigned.

Complete McMush Lab.  Video about Energy in Living Things.

Homework:

• p 57-58 # 6-8, 18-21, 29
• Study for quiz

QUIZ

Water:  Cohesion and Adhesion

Homework:

• read p 40-41 about water
• take notes on key points
• answer checkpoint question

Enzymes Study Guide

Homework:

• Be prepared to take a quiz over the study guide information on Friday 9/3

Enzyme Lab- If you were absent, use this page to get your data. Lab Packet

Homework:

• Finish the lab questions

Writing a Proficient Conclusion  Slides

Homework:  THIS HW IS NOT BEING CHECKED BUT WILL HELP YOU STUDY FOR THE QUIZ

• study for your quiz on Friday
• read the study guide from last week
• answer the questions on p. 53
• complete chapter 2 assessment (p. 57-58)
  problem # 9,10, 22-25, 27, 28, 33, 36

QUIZ

ENZYME LAB DUE

Introduction to Ecology Study Guide

Energy Flows Make a Foodweb from one of these groups of animals (show correct arrow direction).

Homework:  Do a vocabulary dictionary for the first column of words on the study guide.  An example is found in the slides for today.

Nutrients Cycle.

Homework:  Do a vocabulary dictionary for the second column of words on the study guide. 

Limiting Factors Use the Bear in the forest activity to demonstrate understanding of limiting factors.

Homework:  Do a vocabulary dictionary for the third column of words on the study guide. 

Carrying Capacity Use the Checks and Balances activity to graph Carrying Capacity.

Homework:  Do a vocabulary dictionary for the last column of words on the study guide. 

Quiz about Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycles

Study guide:  Review for the Interim assessment