Biology | Chavez Assignments

Agenda for Wednesday 5.24.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Classification Review Worksheet and bring it up to me.

2. Review: Second Semester Games
        a. I posted some on JupiterGrades in the “New! Second Semester Final Resources” folder. See Biology downloads.

Homework due Thursday 5.25.17
1. Put together Classification Packet – Use file on JupiterGrades to put in order – I will give you the paper in class tomorrow
2. Correct: Classification Review Worksheet
3. See reminders below

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Tuesday 5.23.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: ½ sheet (bacteria) off my desk – this is your DNA – posted on Jupiter

2. 7 more minutes to finish lab: Protista Microscope Stations
3. Review: Classification & Virus Test

Homework due Wednesday 5.24.17
1. Classification Review Worksheet
2. See reminders below

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB & Stamp Tracker due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Monday 5.22.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Station Packet & Stamp Tracker
- Take out: Protista Tutorial
- Grab: Lab and Classification Review Worksheet off my desk
- Read though directions on Lab

2. Lab: Protista Microscope Stations

Homework due Tuesday 5.23.17
1. Classification Review Worksheet due Wed
2. See reminders below...

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Friday 5.19.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Protista Characteristics Worksheet
- Grab: Protista Tutorial off my desk

2. Finished Notes: Protista (see yesterday’s post to watch link)
3. Talked about what is coming up next week – expectations
4. Passed back packets
5. Reviewed Human Body II Test

Homework due Monday 5.22.17
1. Protista Tutorial (posted under “Biology Tutorials” on my BHHS page)

       a. http://bhhs.bhusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=109260&type=u&pREC_ID=1000207
2. Station #5 due (Classification/Taxonomy)
3. You should be studying for our final – I know you have a spare hour in your weekend – get off your phone )

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #5 Tax due Mon 5.22.17
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Thursday 5.18.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Prokaryote Kingdom Notes
- Grab: Protista Notes off my desk

2. Notes: Protista (click link to watch)
        a. Stopped after finishing Plant-like Protista

Homework due Friday 5.19.17
1. Kingdom Protista Worksheet

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #5 Tax due Mon 5.22.17
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Wednesday 5.17.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Archaea & Bacteria Worksheet
- Grab: Prokaryote Kingdom Notes off my desk

2. Notes: Prokaryote Kingdoms (click link to watch - on youtube it is titled Bacteria Kingdoms)

Homework due Thursday 5.18.17
1. Answer Review Questions at end of Prokaryote Kingdom Notes

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #5 Tax due Mon 5.22.17
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Tuesday 5.16.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Station #3 Eco
- Grab: Prokaryote Basics Notes off my desk
Write:
- What are you doing to study for finals? What’s your plan? (If you don’t have one, make one now. Be more specific than “I am going to study”.)

2. Notes: Prokaryote (Bacteria) Basics (click link to watch)

Homework due Wednesday 5.17.17
1. Characteristics of Archaea and Bacteria Worksheet

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #5 Tax due Mon 5.22.17
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Monday 5.15.17
1. DNA

- Get ready for test

2. Test: Classification & Viruses

Homework due Tuesday 5.16.17
1. Station #3 Eco

Reminders 
- Final Packet: Station #5 Tax due Mon 5.22.17
- Final Packet: Station #4 HB due Thurs 5.25.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Friday 5.12.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Retrovirus, HIV, & AIDS Notes
- Take out: Taxonomy & Lysogenic Review Worksheets

2. Finish Notes: Retroviruses, HIV, & AIDS (see yesterday's post for links)
3. Review: Stations

Homework due Monday 5.15.17
1. Correct: Review Station Worksheets (key will be posted Saturday)

2. Test on Monday

Reminders (notice the update)
- Test: Classification & Viruses Only Mon 5.15.17
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due Tues 5.16.17 (due to test on Monday)
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Thursday 5.11.17 (early release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Virus Notes
- Grab: Retrovirus Notes off my desk

Write:
- What is a virus made up of?
- What is a provirus? When is it created?
- Draw a circle. Now on that circle write out the name of the steps (in order) of the lytic cycle.
- (#4) What organelle can a virus use to make proteins?
- Does this organelle from #4 belong to the virus? Explain.

2. Notes: Retroviruses (click link to watch) and HIV/AIDS (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped before “What is AIDS?” 

Homework due Friday 5.12.17
1. Taxonomy & Lysogenic Review Worksheets

Reminders (notice the update)
- Test: Classification & Viruses Only Mon 5.15.17
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due Tues 5.16.17 (due to test on Monday)
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Wednesday 5.10.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Virus Tutorial
- Grab: ½ sheet off my desk – this is your DNA - See Jupiter if ABS
- Grab: Virus Notes off my desk

2. Notes: Virus Basics & Lysogenic Cycle

a. Click links to watch (here for Lytic Cycle and here for Lysogenic Cycle – today’s notes were a combo of both)

 

Homework due Thursday 5.11.17
1. Answer review questions at end of notes from today

Reminders (notice the update)
- Test: Classification & Viruses Only Mon 5.15.17
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due Tues 5.16.17 (due to test on Monday)
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Tuesday 5.9.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Virus Tutorial off my desk
- Take out: Classification Review WS

2. Correct: Classification Worksheet
3. Finish Notes: Modern Taxonomy (click yesterday's link to watch)
       a. Last couple of slides
4. Review: DNA Unit Test

Homework due Wednesday 5.10.17
1. Virus Tutorial (on Jupiter)

Reminders (notice the update)
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due Mon 5.15.17
- Test: Classification & Viruses Only Mon 5.15.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Monday 5.8.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out & Turn in: Dichotomous Key Activity
- Take out: Evolution Station & Stamp Tracker

2. Notes: Modern Taxonomy (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped after Phylogeny Slide

Homework due Tuesday 5.9.17
1. Classification Review Worksheet

Reminders (notice the update)
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due Mon 5.15.17
- Test: Classification & Viruses Only Mon 5.15.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Friday 5.5.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: History of Classification Notes
- Take out and open to: Station 1
- Take out: Stamp Tracker sheet

2. Finish Notes: History of Classification
3. Activity: Dichotomous Key

Homework due Monday 5.8.17
1. Final Packet: Station #2 Evo

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #3 Eco due 5.15.17
- Quiz: Classification Fri 5.12.17
- Test: Classification Tues 5.23.17
- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

Agenda for Thursday 5.4.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Piece of paper and title it “Classification Unit DNAs”
Write:
- What does it mean to classify something?
- Is knowing how something is classified important? Explain.

2. Started Notes: History of Classification (click link to watch)

Homework due Friday 5.5.17
1. Finish “History of Classification Notes”. You can either watch and listen to it by clicking on the YouTube Link "here" or download it from Jupiter :)

a. The PowerPoint on Jupiter has two more slides in the beginning than the PowerPoint on YouTube.
If you were in class today we covered these two slides together :)

2. Final Packet: Station #1 DNA

Reminders
- Final Packet: Station #1 DNA Fri 5.5.17
- Final Packet: Station #2 Evo Mon 5.8.17

- Quiz: Classification Fri 5.12.17

- Test: Classification Tues 5.23.17

- Replacement Exam: Thurs 5.25.17

 

 

Agenda for Wednesday 5.3.17
1. DNA

- Get ready for test

2. Test: Human Reproduction Unit

Homework due Thursday 5.4.17
1. Final Packet: Station #1 DNA due Friday (Documents are posted on JupiterGrades in multiple places)

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17
- Final Packet: Station #1 DNA 5.5.17
- Final Packet: Station #2 Evo 5.8.17

Agenda for Tuesday 5.2.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Human Reproduction Unit Review Worksheet
Write:
- What protects you from STDs and Pregnancy?
- How do birth control pills work?
- How are HIV and AIDS different?
- What are the 4 body fluids that can transmit STDs?

2. Finish last slide: Contraceptive and STDs
3. Review Game

Homework due Wednesday 5.3.17
1. Use Key to correct: Human Reproduction Unit Review Worksheet
2. Human Reproduction Unit Packet

3. You should check out the review game on Jupiter

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17
- Final Packet: Station #1 DNA 5.5.17
- Final Packet: Station #2 Evo 5.8.17

Agenda for Monday 5.1.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: STD/AIDS Internet Lesson
- Grab: 2nd Semester Final Review Packet off my desk and the Stamp Tracker

2. Discuss Final Packet (see Jupiter for worksheets/directions/due dates)
3. Notes: Contraceptive and STDs
       a. Stopped at Condoms
       b. See Jupiter for notes

Homework due Tuesday 5.2.17
1. Human Reproduction Unit Review Worksheet

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17
- Final Packet: Station #1 DNA 5.5.17
- Final Packet: Station #2 Evo 5.8.17

Agenda for Friday 4.28.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Embryo & Fetal Development Notes
- Take out: Sheet of paper for DNAs. Title it: Human Reproduction DNAs
Write:
- Write out the pathway for sperm. From where they are made to how they exit the body.
- Write out the pathway for an ovum. From where they are made to how they exit the body.
- List the stages that a fertilized ovum goes through to become a baby.
- What is a contraceptive?

2. Discuss contraceptives
       a. Papers from class posted on JupiterGrades

Homework due Monday 5.1.17
1. STD/AIDS Internet Lesson
       a. http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/std.html

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17

Agenda for Thursday 4.27.17 (early release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Embryo & Fetal Development Notes

2. Finish: Embryo & Fetal Development Notes (posted on JupiterGrades)

Homework due Friday 4.28.17
1. If you need to finish the last slide then please do so with the PowerPoint posted on Jupiter.
2. Answer review questions at end of Embryo & Fetal Development Notes

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17

Agenda for Wednesday 4.26.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Turn in: The Menstrual Cycle Graphing Activity

2. Review: Male and Female Reproductive Worksheet
3. Start: Embryo & Fetal Development Notes (posted on JupiterGrades)
       a. Stopped at Slide 5

Homework due Thursday 4.27.17
1. No official homework, but you do have a test in a week

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Wed 5.3.17

Same as yesterday (Monday 4.24.17)

Agenda for Block Mon 4.24/Tues 4.25
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Male and Female Reproductive Worksheet

2. Finish Notes: Female Reproductive System (click link to watch)

       a. Click link to watch video on Ovulation - it is a good one.
3. Activity: The Menstrual Cycle Graphing

Homework due Wednesday 4.26.17
1. Reproduction System Worksheet

2. Finish Activity: The Menstrual Cycle Graphing 

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Thurs 5.4.17

Agenda for Friday 4.21.17
1. DNA

- Get ready for DQ

2. DQ: Period 1 = Yes
       a. If absent show me your notes
3. Finish Notes: Male Reproductive System (click link to watch)
4. Start Notes: Female Reproductive System (click link to watch)

Homework due Block Mon 4.24/Tues 4.25
1. Male and Female Reproductive Worksheet (you got 2 ws in class because the printer did not print ws double sided - just an FYI)
       a. Period 0 & 1 = Due Mon
       b. Period 2 = Due Tues

Reminders
- Test: Human Reproduction Thurs 5.4.17

Agenda for Thursday 4.20.17 (Early Release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: notes off my desk

2. Notes: Male Reproductive System (click link to watch)

Homework due Friday 4.21.17
1. Read and note pages 1027-1032 for a DQ

Reminders
- Human Reproduction Test: TBD

Agenda for Wednesday 4.19.17
1. DNA

Do:
-Get ready for test:
       a. Turn in packet at front
       b. Need pencil and eraser
       c. Something to work on after test
       d. Electronic devices in bag/my desk
       e. Bags on a lab table

2. Test: Human Body Unit Test Part II

Homework due Thursday 4.20.17
1. No homework
2. Human Reproduction Unit Letter given to parents/guardians. Does not need to be returned unless you are opting out.

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Same as yesterday (Monday 4.17.17)

Agenda for Block Mon 4.17/Tues 4.18
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: DNA half sheet off my desk – do both sides (see Jupiter if abs for all of today's documents)

2. Review: Blood Review Worksheet
3. Review: HB Unit Test Part I
4. Play: HB Unit Part II Review Game
5. Start: Homework

Homework due Wed 4.19.17
1. Human Body Unit Part II Review Worksheet
2. Human Body Unit Packet

a. Period 1: use the paper I posted on Jupiter to put your packet in order. Then on Wed I will give you the paper. Come to class with it completely organized or you will have to use a NQA pass.

3. Human Reproduction Unit Letter given to parents/guardians. Does not need to be returned unless you are opting out.

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Same as Thursday 4.13.17

Agenda for Block Thurs 4.13/Fri 4.14
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Endocrine System Flashcards
- Grab: Blood Notes off my desk

2. Notes: Blood (click link to watch)
3. Review: Evolution Test
4. Computer Lab: Blood Internet Lesson (go to "Biology Internet Lesson Links" on main page of my school website to find)

Homework due the next time I see you…
1. Blood Review Worksheet
       a. Period 0 due: Friday
       b. Period 1 due: Monday
       c. Period 2 due: Tuesday

2. Human Reproduction Unit Letter given to parents/guardians. Does not need to be returned unless you are opting out - Due Wednesday 4.19.17.

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Same as Monday 4.10.17

Agenda for Block Mon 4.10/Wed 4.12
1. DNA

- Get ready for DQ…

2. DQ (see me to see if it counted for your period)
3. Finish Notes: Endocrine System (click link to watch)
4. Notes: Immune System (click link to watch)
5. Go over Evolution Test

Homework due the next time I see you…
1. Endocrine System Flashcards (Don’t cut them out till I check them the next time you have me. See below for dates.)
        a. Period 0: Wednesday 4.12
        b. Period 1: Thursday 4.13
        c. Period 2: Friday 4.14

Also remember the only hormones you need to know are the ones related to these specific glands: Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes, Adrenal Glands

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part II Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Block Thurs 4.6.17/Fri 4.7.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Get ready for test…

2. Test: Human Body Test Part I
3. Notes: Endocrine System (click link to watch)

Homework due Mon 4.10/Wed 4.12
1. Read and note pages 945-948 for a dice quiz:
       a. Period 0 & 1 due Monday
       b. Period 2 due Wednesday
2. If you are going to be absent next week please see me

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I
Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Wednesday 4.5.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Human Body Review Worksheet Part I
- Turn in: Labs – I will explain how to do this.
Write:
- List the senses, their proper receptor, and their proper nerve.
- Explain how an action potential is created and moves from one neuron to the next.

2. Review Reaction Time Lab
3. Review for test

Homework due Block Thurs 4.6.17/Fri 4.7.17
1. Use online key to correct Human Body Review Worksheet Part I
2. Study for test
       a. Period 0 & 1 = Thurs
       b. Period 2 = Fri
       c. Hang on to all your work as we will make a packet for the HB Test Part II

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I
Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Same as Yesterday (Monday 4.3.17)

Agenda for Block Days Mon 4.3.17/Tues 4.4.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Reaction Time Lab
- Take out: Senses Notes (click link to watch)

2. Monday Period 0 & 1: Finish Senses Notes, Period 1: Reaction Time Lab
3. Tuesday Period 0 & 2: Reaction Time Lab, Period 2: Finish Senses Notes

Homework due (look below for more detail as what is due depends on your period)
1. Tues 4.4.17 for Period 0 & 2: Read & understand lab
       a. Create a hypothesis
       b. Determine the Independent & Dependent Variables (on back of lab)

2. Wed 4.5.17 for ALL Periods: Finish lab & Complete Human Body Review Worksheet Part I

 

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I
Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Friday 3.31.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: The 2 worksheets off my desk
- Take out: The Nervous System Worksheet

2. Correct homework
3. Start Notes: Senses (click link to watch)
        a. Watched “Cow Eye Dissection” & finished “Vision Process”

Homework due Your Block Period: Mon 4.3.17/Tues 4.4.17
1. Read & understand lab for your block day (period zero your lab is on Tuesday)
       a. Create a hypothesis
       b. Determine the Independent & Dependent Variables (on back of lab)

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I
Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Thursday 3.30.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: The Nervous System Worksheet
- Take out: Nervous System & Neurons Notes

2. Finish Notes: Nervous System & Neurons (see link from yesterday to watch)

Homework due Friday 3.31.17
1. The Nervous System Worksheet (complete rest of worksheet)

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II
Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Wednesday 3.29.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Notes from pages 876-879 or 874-879 – depending on your period

2. Start Notes: Nervous System & Neurons (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped after explaining “Resting Potential”

Homework due Thursday 3.30.17
1. The Nervous System Worksheet (complete questions 1-7 only)

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1) & Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II Wed 4.19 (all periods)

Agenda for Tuesday 3.28.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Organization and Homeostasis Worksheet

2. Correct Organization and Homeostasis Worksheet
3. Video: Homeostasis

Homework due Wednesday 3.29.17
1. Periods 0-1: Read and note pages 876-879 (not for a DQ)

       a. Focus on terms and general ideas
2. Period 2: Read and note pages 874-879 (not for a DQ)

Agenda for Monday 3.27.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Piece of paper and title it “DNAs for Human Body Part I
Write:
- What are cells called that have no specific function?
- How do these cells become specialized?
- What are the 4 parts of a control system?
- Through which two processes does our body maintain homeostasis?
       - Give an example of one of these two processes.

2. Finish Notes: Homeostasis (click link to watch)

Homework due Tuesday 3.28.17
1. Organization and Homeostasis Worksheet

2. Period 2 only: We didn't finish the last slide, but I did explain it.  Make sure you finish the notes - it will take 1 minute to do this. 

Reminders
- Test: Human Body Part I Thurs 4.6 (periods 0 & 1)/Fri 4.7 (period 2)
- Test: Human Body Part II TBD

Agenda for Friday 3.17.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Homeostasis Notes off my desk

2. Start Notes: Homeostasis (click link to watch)
       a. Finished through “Working Together” in period 0
       b. Finished through “Positive Feedback” in periods 1-2

Homework due Monday 3.27.17
1. No official homework

Reminders
- Spring Break!!!

Agenda for Thursday 3.16.17 (early release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: DQ notes and get ready for DQ

2. DQ? Period 1 = Yes
3. Notes: Human Body Levels of Organization (click link to watch)

Homework due Thursday 3.16.17
1. If your class didn't finish the notes, use the PowerPoint on JupiterGrades to finish. 

Reminders
- Spring Break is soon!!!

Agenda for Wednesday 3.15.17 (career day)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: a piece of paper.

2. Classwork: Read and note pages 858-861 for a Dice Quiz tomorrow.

Homework due Thursday 3.16.17
1. Finish DQ notes if you did not finish in class.

Reminders
- Spring Break is soon!!!

Agenda for Tuesday 3.14.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Turn in: Ecology Unit Packet at front
- Get ready for test: You know the drill.

2. Turn in Ecology Unit Packets
3. Test: Ecology Unit

Homework due Wednesday 3.15.17
1. None :)

Reminders
- Test: Ecology Unit Tues 3.14.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Monday 3.13.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Ecology Unit Review Worksheet Part II
Write:
- What do you feel like you need to review?

2. Review: Eco Quiz
3. Class Review

Homework due Tuesday 3.14.17
1. Test tomorrow
2. Make packet

Reminders
- Test: Ecology Unit Tues 3.14.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Monday 3.6.17 (30 min period)
1. DNA

Do:
- Turn in: Projects at front
- Take out: Notes for Human Impact on Ecosystems

2. Continue Notes: Human Impact on Ecosystems (click link to watch)
       a. Finished up to Biomagnification

Homework due Tuesday 3.7.17
1. Ecology Unit Review Worksheet Part II due Wednesday

Reminders
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Friday 3.3.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Notes: Human Impact on Ecosystems
- Take out: Environmental Issues Tutorial

2. Start Notes: Human Impact on Ecosystems (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped after “Green House Effect”

Homework due Monday 3.6.17
1. Ecological Interactions & Relationships Mini Project due Mon 3.6.17
2. Test coming up on Thursday

Reminders
- Project: Eco Interactions & Relationships Mon 3.6.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Thursday 3.2.17 (early release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Environmental Issues Tutorial
Worksheet
- Go to: JupiterGrades:
- Go to: Biology Downloads
- Go to: Unit 9 Folder in Biology Downloads
- Download: Environmental Issues Tutorial PowerPoint (either version)
- Complete: Tutorial

2. Computer Lab: Environmental Issues Tutorial

Homework due Friday 3.3.17
1. Finish Environmental Issues Tutorial
2. Ecological Interactions & Relationships Mini Project due Mon 3.6.17

Reminders
- Project: Eco Interactions & Relationships Mon 3.6.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Wednesday 3.1.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Succession DQ notes
- Take out: Biology Notes for Community Interactions
- Take out: New sheet of paper and title it: Ecology Unit DNAs
Write:
- What do you think is the difference between predation and parasitism?

2. Finish Notes: Community Interactions (see yesterday for link)
3. Notes: Succession (click link to watch)

Homework due Thursday 3.2.17
1. All periods (except period 1) meet in STC 207 computer lab tomorrow
2. Ecological Interactions & Relationships Mini Project due Mon 3.6.17

Reminders
- Project: Eco Interactions & Relationships Mon 3.6.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Tuesday 2.28.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Get ready for DQ

2. DQ: Pages 431-434? Yes for all, but…
        a. Only counts for periods 0 & 2
3. Explain: Ecological Interactions & Relationships Mini Project
4. Start Notes: Community Interactions (click link to watch)
        a. Stopped at “Commensalism”

Homework due Wednesday 3.1.17
1. Read and note pages 445-447 for a DQ
2. Ecological Interactions & Relationships Mini Project due Mon 3.6.17

Reminders
- Project: Eco Interactions & Relationships Mon 3.6.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

Agenda for Monday 2.27.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Get into your Mung Bean Lab groups and complete day 7. Also complete the group analysis questions. You have 20 minutes from the time the bell rings.
- When finished:
       a. Throw away all your mung beans, bags, and paper towels.
       b. Staple your group members’ labs together.
       c. Turn in at front.

2. Day seven of lab: Mung Bean
       a. Finish Lab
3. Quiz: Ecology Unit

Homework due Tuesday 2.28.17
1. Read and note pages 431-434 for a DQ

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17

Agenda for Friday 2.24.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Ecology Unit Part One Review Worksheet – leave on desk
- Get into your Mung Bean Lab groups and complete day 3 – you have 12 minutes from the time the bell rings.

2. Ecology Review Game Part One (see Jupiter to replay!)

Homework due Monday 2.27.17 (not Tuesday – sad face)
1. Correct: Ecology Unit Part One Review Worksheet with KEY
2. Study for quiz on Monday

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17

Agenda for Thursday 2.23.17
1. DNA

        Do:
        - Take out: Hydrologic Cycle Internet Lesson

2. Finish Notes: Biogeochemical Cycles (click on yesterday's link to watch)

Homework due Friday 2.24.17
1. Ecology Unit Part One Review Worksheet (make sure, as usual, that you follow directions)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: Ecology Unit Thurs 3.9.17

Agenda for Wednesday 2.22.17
1. DNA

      Do:
       - Take out: Phosphorus Cycle Tutorial

2. Day Two of Lab: Mung Bean
3. Correct: Backside of Food Web Worksheet
4. Continue Notes: Biogeochemical Cycles (click link to watch)
       a. Finished Hydrologic Cycle

Homework due Thursday 2.23.17
1. Hydrologic Cycle Internet Lesson (go to Biology Internet Lesson Links on my page)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: (week of March 6th - schedule is weird this week - waiting to see what it will be)

Agenda for Tuesday 2.21.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Designing a Food Web Worksheet
- Grab: Mung Bean Lab, Phosphorous Tutorial, and Biogeochemical Notes Worksheets off my desk
- Read though Lab

2. Day One of Lab: Mung Bean

3. Start Notes: Biogeochemical Cycles (click link to watch)
        a. Stopped at Precipitation

Homework due Wednesday 2.22.17
1. Phosphorous Cycle Tutorial due tomorrow (see JupiterGrades)
2. Hydrologic Cycle Internet Lesson due Thursday (see Biology Internet Lesson Links)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: (week of March 6th - schedule is weird this week so waiting to see what it exactly will be)

Agenda for Friday 2.17.17
1. DNA

- Take out: HW

2. Correct: front side of Food Web WS

3. Finish Notes: Energy in Ecosystems (see yesterday's post for link)
4. 5 minutes to start HW or answer review questions

Homework due Tuesday 2.21.17
1. Designing a Food Web Worksheet (finish the back)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: Ecology Unit (week of March 6th - schedule is weird this week so waiting to see what it exactly will be)

Agenda for Thursday 2.16.17 (early release)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Virtual Population Activity

2. Discuss Virtual Population Activity

3. Start Notes: Energy in Ecosystems (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped after slides that explain individual trophic levels

Homework due Friday 2.17.17
1. Designing a Food Web Worksheet (front only)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: TBD

1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: hw and notes from yesterday

2. Finish Notes: Ecology (see yesterday for link)

Homework due Thursday 2.16.17
1. Finish Virtual Population Activity (link under Bio Internet Lesson Links on my main page of school website)

Reminders
- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17
- Test: TBD

1. DNA

- Grab: Notes off my desk

- Grab: Homework off my desk

2. Start Notes: Ecology (click link to watch)

      a. Stopped at "Key Stone Species"

 

1. Biome Internet Lesson (link under Bio Internet Lesson Links on my main page of school website)

 

- Quiz: Ecology Unit Mon 2.27.17

- Test: TBD

 

Agenda for Friday 2.10.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Turn in : Evolution Unit Packet at front
- Place: All electronics in your bag
- Get ready: A pencil and eraser
- You can: Have something to work on after test under desk
- Put: All remaining belongings on a lab table that is not occupied.

2. Test: Evolution Unit

Homework due Tuesday 2.14.17
1. Nada – enjoy your mini break

Reminders
- Two units down, four more to go.

Agenda for Thursday 2.9.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Evolution Unit Review Worksheet
Write:
- List at least one thing you would like me to review for the test tomorrow.

2. Mini Review on board

3. Review Game: Evolution Unit (see Jupiter for all documents)

Homework due Friday 2.10.17
1. Correct Evolution Unit Review Worksheet
2. Make packet to have ready to staple in class
3. Study…

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Fri 2.10.17
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Wednesday 2.8.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Notes off my desk 

2. Notes: Origins of Life (click link to watch - our class notes are slightly different from the video.  Use the textbook to supplement (pages posted on notes outline)).

Homework due Thursday 2.9.17
1. Evolution Unit Review Worksheet
2. Helpful, but optional: I am also posting some videos on the school website that can help you review key topics from this unit – there will be a worksheet on Jupiter that corresponds to the videos as well…if you would like to try it.

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Fri 2.10.17
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Tuesday 2.7.17
1. DNA

Do:
- See JupiterGrades for DNA on Speciation

2. Review: Speciation
3. Finish Notes: Patterns in Evolution (click yesterday's link to watch)
4. Review: Evolution Unit Quiz

Homework due Wednesday 2.8.17
1. Evolution Unit Review Worksheet due Thursday

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Fri 2.10.17 (updated)
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Monday 2.6.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Grab: Notes off my desk

2. Start Notes: Patterns in Evolution (click link to watch)

       a. Stopped after "How Fast Does Evolution Occur?"

Homework due Tuesday 2.7.17
1. You have a test on Thursday, use today to start studying

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Thurs 2.9.17
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Friday 2.3.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Don’t unpack: new seats
- Take out: Speciation Internet Lesson

2. New seats

3. Finish Notes: Speciation (click link to watch)

4. If time…talk about NQA & Hall passes

Homework due Friday 2.4.17
1. Answer review questions 1-8 (we added #8 in class) from Speciation Notes

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Thurs 2.9.17
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Thursday 2.2.17 (early release)
1. DNA
2. Start Notes: Speciation (click link to watch)
       a. Stop after Gene Flow

Homework due Friday 2.3.17
1. Speciation Internet Lesson (links are on "Biology Internet Lesson Links" page)

Reminders
- Test: Evolution Unit Thurs 2.9.17
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17

Agenda for Wednesday 2.1.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: DNAs
Write:
- What specific questions do you have about the evolution unit this far?

2. Quiz: Evolution

Homework due Thursday 2.2.17
1. No Official Homework

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Thurs 2.9.17 (updated)

Agenda for Tuesday 1.31.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Lab and graph.
       - With your group place all the graphs together.
       - Then place all the labs together.
       - Staple all the graphs BEHIND all the labs.
       - Turn in at front.

2. Counselor Meetings

Homework due Wednesday 2.1.17
1. Study for quiz on Wednesday
2. If you have any unfinished notes, make sure you watch the PowerPoints for them.

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Monday 1.30.17 (assembly schedule)
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Lab

2. Lab: Thumb Adaptation

Homework due Tuesday 1.31.17
1. Finish lab and graph
       a. Data is posted on Jupiter
2. You will meet in class tomorrow then I will send you to your counselor
3. Study for quiz on Wednesday

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Friday 1.27.17
1. DNA

Do: 

- Take out: Whale Evolution Internet Lesson
- Grab: Lab off my desk…read though it and then answer questions 1-4 on front - IN PENICL!

2. Finish Notes: Evidence for Evolution (click link to watch)

Homework due Monday 1.30.17
1. Read and understand lab
       a. Make sure you wear an extra layer and shoes that can be tied.
2. Answer questions 1-4 on front of lab

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Thursday 1.26.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: DQ Notes and a pencil/pen
- Get ready for DQ

2. Start Notes: Evidence for Evolution (click link to watch)

       a. Stopped right before “Missing Link Fossils”

Homework due Friday 1.27.17
1. Whale Evolution Internet Lesson (on the back of the Antibiotic Resistance Internet Lesson)

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Wednesday 1.25.17
1. DNA

Do: 

- Take out: Natural Selection Notes
- Take out: Antibiotic Resistance Internet Lesson

2. Finish Notes: Natural Selection (click link to watch notes)

Homework due Thursday 1.26.17
1. Read and note pages 310-314 for a possible DQ

2. If we didn't completely finish the notes in your class you will need to do this at home

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Tuesday 1.24.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Peppered Moth Lab and turn in at front
- Take out: DQ Notes

2. DQ? Pages 304-309, 338 

       a. Period 0-1 = Yes
3. Start Notes: Natural Selection (click link to watch)
       a. Stopped after “Struggle for Survival”

Homework due Wednesday 1.25.17
1. Antibiotic Resistance Internet Lesson

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Monday 1.23.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Life Related Internet Lesson
Write:
- Describe both the independent and dependent variables in an experiment.
- What are the proper elements that you would find on a graph?

2. Mini Lab: Peppered Moth

Homework due Tuesday 1.24.17
1. Possible DQ: read and note pages 304-309, 338

       a. Remember: You get one sheet of paper (front & back) to write your handwritten notes.

2. Finish Lab 

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Friday 1.20.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: History of Evolution Notes

2. Finish Notes: History of Evolution (see yesterday for link)

Homework due Monday 1.23.17
1. Life Related Internet Lesson (click for link or see "Biology Internet Lesson Links")

Reminders
- Quiz: Evolution Unit Wed 2.1.17
- Test: Evolution Unit Wed 2.8.17

Agenda for Thursday 1.19.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Piece of paper for new DNAs.
       a. Title it: Evolution Unit DNAs
       b. Draw a box around today’s date.

- What do you think of when you hear the word “Evolution”?

2. Start Notes: History of Evolution (click link to watch)

       a. Stopped at Geologic Debate

Homework due Friday 1.20.17
1. No official homework

Reminders
- Evolution Quiz: TBD
- Evolution Test: TBD

Agenda for Wednesday 1.18.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Turn in: DNA Unit Packet at front
- You need a pencil and a good eraser.
- If you want something to work on after test you have to put it under your desk now.
- All electronic devices need to be in your bag or on my desk.
- Place all belongings at a lab table.

2. Test: DNA Unit (email me if abs to set-up retake)

Homework due Thursday 1.19.17
1. Relax

Reminders
- Next Unit: Evolution

Agenda for Tuesday 1.17.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: DNA Unit Review Worksheet
- Grab: mini sheet (translation) off my desk – this is your DNA

2. Review: DNA Quiz

3. Review and talk about packets

Homework due Wednesday 1.18.17
1. Correct: DNA Unit Review Worksheet with KEY on JupiterGrades (must use diff colored pen to correct)
2. Finish making packet

Reminders
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Friday 1.13.17
1. DNA

- Takeout: Model Cut-outs

2. Activity: Transcription and Translation Models (If ABS you need to complete this on your own.  All needed materials are posted on JupiterGrades.)

Homework due Tuesday 1.17.17
1. DNA Unit Review Worksheet

Reminders
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Thursday 1.12.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Translation and Mutation Practice

2. Correct: Translation and Mutation Practice

3. Finish Notes: Mutations

Homework due Friday 1.13.17
1. Cut-outs for tomorrow’s activity
2. DNA Unit Review Worksheet (due Tuesday)

       a. Try to complete this as if it were your test - see how much you know and don't know.

Reminders
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Wednesday 1.11.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Translation Practice and Transcription Review Worksheet
- Take out: Translation Tutorial
- Grab: Mutations Notes off my desk

2. Correct: Translation Practice and Transcription Review Worksheet 

3. Start Notes: Mutations (click link to watch video)
       a. Stopped after Sickle Cell slide

Homework due Thursday 1.12.17
1. Translation and Mutation Practice

Reminders
- Make-up Quiz: Wed 1.11.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Tuesday 1.10.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Translation Notes and place backside up

2. Review Translation

3. Comp Lab: Translation Tutorial

Homework due Wednesday 1.11.17
1. Translation Practice and Transcription Review Worksheet
2. Finish Tutorial

Reminders
- Make-up Quiz: Wed 1.11.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Monday 1.9.17
1. DNA

Do:
1. Grab: Translation notes off my desk
Write:
1. Transcribe the mRNA strand below. If the UPPERCASE LETTERS represent INTRONS and the lowercase letters represent exons, what would be the FINAL processed mRNA strand?
TAcGCAatcGgGcATTcaAgtTaGAc

2. Notes: Translation (click link to watch)

Homework due Tuesday 1.10.17
1. Finish practice problems and review questions from today’s notes

Reminders
- Make-up Quiz: Wed 1.11.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17

Agenda for Friday 1.6.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Transcription Tutorial and place back side up.
- Grab: Mini sheet off my desk – this is your DNA (see JupiterGrades)

2. Quiz: DNA Unit (make-ups are Wednesday at lunch)

Homework due Monday 1.9.17
1. Don’t get use to this, but take a breath.

Reminders
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17

Agenda for Thursday 1.5.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: DNA and RNA Review Worksheet and place back side up.
- Take out: RNA and Transcription Notes 

2. Finish Notes: RNA and Transcription (click link to watch)

3. Correct: DNA and RNA Review Worksheet
4. Computer Lab: Transcription Tutorial (only, we are doing the Translation Tutorial next week))

Homework due Friday 1.6.17
1. Finish Transcription Tutorial and Study for Quiz tomorrow - See Jupiter for downloads

Reminders
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17

Agenda for Wednesday 1.4.17
1. DNA

Do: 

- Take out: DNA Internet Lesson
Write:
- In order of use, what are the two enzymes that are used during DNA replication?
- What are their jobs?

2. Notes: RNA and Transcription (click link to watch)

       a. Watched this video before we started the notes

       b. Watched this video to review transcription and preview translation

Homework due Thursday 1.5.17
1. DNA and RNA Review Worksheet

Reminders
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17
- Test: DNA Unit Wed 1.18.17

Agenda for Tuesday 1.3.17
1. DNA

Do:
- Take out: Piece of paper for new DNAs.
       - Title it: DNA Unit DNAs (weird I know)
       - Draw a box around your date.
Write:
- What was the best thing that happened during your break?
- What is a nucleotide? What is it composed of?

2. Advice for Second Semester

3. Notes: DNA and Replication (click link to watch)

       a. Watched this video before we started the notes

       b. Watched this video after the Watson & Crick slide

   

Homework due Wednesday 1.4.17
1. Internet Lesson: DNA (click here for link)

Reminders
- Quiz: DNA Unit Fri 1.6.17
- Test: DNA Unit TBD