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Teachers Report/ Professional Development Day
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Welcome Students !
Class Introduction
Home Learning
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9 AICE Syllabus
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10 Safety
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Review lab safety and equipment
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Assign Textbooks
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| 13 Microscopes and
Calibration (A)
Practice:
*Safety Agreement
& Code of Ethics Due
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14 Microscope Lab
(A)
 | Practical 1: using graticule & micrometer |
 | Measuring tissues:
prepared slide TS Ranunculus root |
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Digital Slides |
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15 Microscope Lab
(A)
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Finish practical 1
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Practice with several slides
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Practice:
Junior Meeting
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16 Cell Structure
(A)
Home Learning: SAQ's Chapter 1,
due Monday
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17 Cell Structure
(A)
 | Finish PPT |
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Organelles
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Complete practical 1 and practice calibration
Senior Meeting
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| 20 Practical
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21 Cell Structure
(A)
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Practical 2: Microscope observation
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Draw and label low power plan diagrams of tissues and
organs (including a transverse section of
stems, roots and leaves) and calculate the linear
magnification of drawings
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22 Cell Structure
(A)
Library: Textbook checkout (Raven, 9th Ed.)
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Practice calculating linear
magnification from micrographs and drawings
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Paper 2 style questions
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23 Cell Structure
(A)
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Making slides and calculating size of
cells
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Sign up for organelle presentation
Open House 5:30-7:30
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24 Guest Speaker
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Amanda Richards- UCF
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How to cite using the APA format
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Handout
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| 27 Cell Structure
Project
 | Research assigned organelle |
 | Create PowerPoint, following
grading
rubric |
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28 Cell Structure
Project
 | Research assigned organelle |
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Cells and organelles
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29 Cell Structure
Project
 | Research |
Early release day
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30 Presentations
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31 Presentations
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| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 3
Labor Day - Holiday for All
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4 Test Ch 1:
Cell Structure (A)
 | Microscopes |
 | Calibration |
 | Cell structure and function |
 | Plan diagrams |
Resource:
AICE Reviews
Home Learning: Read Chapter 2
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5
Extra time on test (20 min)
Biological
Molecules (B)
 | Read Chapter 2 |
 | Ch 2 PPT notes;
Structure & Function |
Resource:
Sugars, Lipids and Amino
Acids
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6 Biological
Molecules (B)
 | Continue Ch 2 PPT notes |
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7 Biological
Molecules (B)
 | Continue notes |
 | Lipids, proteins,
water |
Labs next week
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| 10
Professional Development Day/ Student Holiday
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11
Biological Molecules (B)
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Finish notes
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Read article on glucose and fill out
PSL
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Google Docs Permission form
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12 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
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Practical 3: Testing for the presence
of biological molecules in solutions
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Bio Factsheet #173: food tests
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Tests
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Wear proper shoes
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13 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
 | Continue testing for reducing and non-reducing sugars |
Resource:
Sugars
Wear proper shoes
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14 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
 | Complete testing for reducing and non-reducing sugars |
 | Complete practical 3
write up due Tuesday 9/18/12 |
Wear proper shoes
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| 17 Biological
Molecules (B)
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Paper 31 practical: Banana
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Complete paper
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Due Tuesday 9/18
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Home Learning:
read/reread chapter 2 (Biological molecules)
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18 Biological
Molecules (B)
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Internet research:
instructions
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Focus: medical advances in the
molecular sciences
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2-3 page typed paper in APA format
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Sample APA format
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Due Thursday 9/27
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Due: Practical #3 write up
Read Bio Factsheets
 | #74 Structure and biological function
of lipids, #78 Chemical bonding in biological molecules,
#39 Carbohydrates: Revision summary |
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19 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
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Investigating the effect of immersion
in sucrose solution of different concentrations on the
change in length of potato strips
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Serial dilutions
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Collect and record data
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Excel graph
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Wear proper shoes
Home Learning:
work on your research on medical advances; see 9/18/12 for details
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20 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
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Continue investigating
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Collect and record data
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Excel graph
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Lab write up - Resource:
LabWrite
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Wear proper shoes
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21 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
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Finish lab data on computers
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Lab write up - Resource:
LabWrite
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Compare class data- make a graph
showing the class results, label with IV, DV, title,
etc.
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You may submit papers through Google docs
or email or bring a hard copy.
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Due: SAQ's ch 2 |
| 24 Biological
Molecules (B)
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Read the
Revision Checklist
regarding (B) Biological Molecules
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Use the textbook and revision guide to
answer the 10 bullet points
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Due: potato strip lab write up |
25 Lab: Biological
Molecules (B)
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Finish bullet points from revision
checklist
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Finish up research paper on medical
advances from last
Tuesday and be prepared to discuss it with the
class on Thursday
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Wear proper shoes
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26 Biological
Molecules (B)
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Set up Practical 4: Metabolism of
different carbohydrates by yeast
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Read through practical
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Decide what materials you will need
and set up your lab cart
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Discuss research paper with class
Early release day
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27 Biological
Molecules (B) Lab:
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Practical 4: Metabolism of
different carbohydrates by yeast
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Wear proper shoes
Due: Research paper on medical
advances |
28 Biological
Molecules (B) Lab:
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Finish lab data for practical 4
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Compare class data- make a graph
showing the class results, label with IV, DV, title,
etc.
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Lab write up
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Submit papers
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Wear proper shoes
Study for test
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| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 1 Test
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Biological
Molecules (B)
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Format: multiple choice and short
response
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2 Test
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Biological
Molecules (B)
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Format: multiple choice and short
response
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Home Learning: read chapter 3
Activity Schedule/ AVID
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3 Biological
Molecules (B)
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Discuss your research with the class
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State why you found it interesting
and what advances are on the forefront
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4 Post Review
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Use clickers to review mc answers on
test
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5
Enzymes (C)
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Read Ch. 3 AICE/Jones
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Due: lab write up and data from practical
#4
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Enzymes (C)
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PPT Notes, ch 3
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Resource:
Enzymes
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Enzymes (C) Lab:
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Lab practical 5:
Effect of pH on Enzymes, read lab protocol
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Assemble apparatus for tomorrow's lab
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Resource:
AP lab- Enzymes
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Enzymes (C) Lab:
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Lab: Effect of pH on Enzymes
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Conduct experiment and record data
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Graph data and lab write up
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11 Enzymes (C)
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Finish lab data
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Complete typed write up
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Put away all lab equipment
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Due
today; submit via Google docs or email as
attachment
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12
Professional Development Day/ Student Holiday
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| 15 Enzymes (C)
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Review writing APA format for papers
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Research how enzymes are used in
industry
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Create PPT to present to class next
Monday
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Instruction and rubric
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Due 10/22/12
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16 Enzymes (C)
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Work on enzyme research
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17 Enzymes (C)
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Enzyme Activity Lab: The effect of
concentration of the enzyme
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Complete the Lab-Aids student
worksheet
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18 Enzymes (C)
 | Lab practical 6: inhibitors on enzymes |
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Record all your findings in your write up
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19 Enzymes (C)
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Finish lab and submit paperwork by
Tuesday 10/23/12
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| 22 Enzymes (C)
Don't forget to get your
Google Docs Permission form
signed and bring them to me
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23 Enzymes (C)
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finish presentations
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Home learning: study for test
Due: Enzyme lab write up from 10/18
Activity schedule
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24
Test
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Enzymes
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Home learning: Read chapter 4 on
cell membranes
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25 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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AICE Ch 4; Raven 5
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Read chapter, complete SAQ's due by
11/5/11
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26 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
School closed - Hurricane
Sandy
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| 29 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Use computers and access the
Virtual Cell Membrane Lab. Diffusion rates,
passive transport and osmosis.
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Record your findings and answer
questions associated with the lab protocol
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Bio Factsheet #8 Cell membranes;
complete questions
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30 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Computer research
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Create a PowerPoint on the structure
and function of the cell membrane and its parts
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label the parts of the membrane and
describe what those parts do
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include a video clip related to the
structure and function of the membrane
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APA format
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31 Introduce
Fundraiser
Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Review results from Enzyme test
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Notes- Cell membranes
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| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Fundraiser begins
Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 |
1 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Notes- Cell membranes
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2 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Present Student PowerPoint
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Home Learning: Virtual
Diffusion Lab; print out completed lab quiz and submit
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| 5 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D) Lab
Diffusion & Osmosis
Due: SAQ's ch 4
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6
Election Day Cell Membranes
and Transport (D) Lab
Diffusion & Osmosis
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Part 1C: 45 minutes + run overnight
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Work on data tables and questions
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Clean up
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7 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
Diffusion & Osmosis Lab
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8 Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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Complete cell worksheet and turn in by
Tuesday
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9 Test
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Cell Membranes
and Transport (D)
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| 12
Veteran's Day/Holiday for All
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13 Cell
and Nuclear Division (E)
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PPT notes: AICE Ch 6,
Raven Ch 14
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Due: Diffusion & osmosis lab
paperwork
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14 Cell
and Nuclear Division (E)
 | PPT notes: AICE Ch 6,
Raven Ch 14 |
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15 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E) Microscope Lab
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Mitosis
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View prepared slides
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Draw field of view representing
different staces of mitosis
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Onion tip mitosis
reference
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16 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E) Practical 8
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Broad bean root tip squash
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Protocol
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Compare slides with other lab groups
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Lab write up due 11/20/12
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Activity schedule
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| 19 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E)
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20 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E)
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Cancer research presentation
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Online Quiz [15
questions]submit
by 11/26
Due: Root tip lab data and write up
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21
Teacher/Student Holiday
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22
Thanksgiving Holiday for All
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23
Thanksgiving Holiday for All
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| 26 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E)
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Finish cancer research presentations
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Online Quiz [15
questions] due today
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27 Cell and
Nuclear Division (E)
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Review
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28 Test
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Cell
and Nuclear Division (E)
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29 Genetic Control
(F)
Homework: Complete SAQ's in chapter 5 AICE
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30 Fundraiser Ends Genetic Control
(F)
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| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 3 Genetic Control
(F)
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Complete the karyotypes of 3 patients
and record your results. Follow instructions on
website
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Next,
investigate genetic disorders associated with a
particular chromosome number.
You may use my chromosome poster to help you
choose a disorder. Create a Prezi or PowerPoint to
present to the class.
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Follow
rubric
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Resource
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4 Genetic Control
(F)
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Investigate genetic disorders
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Follow rubric
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5 Genetic Control
(F)
Closed shoes
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6 Genetic Control
(F)
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Finish DNA extraction paperwork
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Closed shoes
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7 Presentations
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Present genetic disorder to class
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Grading
rubric
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View
NOVA Cracking the code of Life
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| 10
Presentations
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Finish presentations
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Grading
rubric
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11
Activity Schedule Quiz
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Ch 5- Genetic Control
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Review
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AICE Syllabus A-F
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Revision guide A-F
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Study past tests
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12 Review
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13 Review
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AICE Syllabus A-F
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Revision guide A-F
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Study past tests
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14 Review
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AICE Syllabus A-F
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Revision guide A-F
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Study past tests
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Clicker review
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| 17 Midterm Exams
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Period 1
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Review
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18 Midterm Exam
(A-F)
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Period 2 and 3
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AICE - MC
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19 Midterm Exam
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Period 4 and 5
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20 Midterm Exam
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Period 6 and 7
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End of First
Semester
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Winter Vacation Begins
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Student Holiday
Begins December 21 and ends January 7. |
| Monday |
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Review for success
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10 Review &
practice for AICE Exams
Review plants & biological molecules
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| 13
AICE
Exams
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Paper __ -
AS & A level
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-------- AM
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14 Review &
practice for AICE Exams
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15 Review &
practice for AICE Exams
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16 Review &
practice for AICE Exams
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| 20 EGHS Graduation
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7:00 PM King Center
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22 End of Second
Semester
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23
Post Planning for Teachers - Make up day for students
if needed
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24
Make up day for students if needed
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| 27
Memorial Day Holiday for All
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28
AICE
Exams
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Paper 31 -
AS & A level
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-------- AM: 2 hours
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Lab practical
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Secondary Report Cards Issued Mid-June

Mrs. King's Science Class
Educate
for
MY
RESPONSIBILITIES AS YOUR TEACHER
1. To treat you with respect and care as
an individual
2. To provide you an orderly classroom environment
3. To provide the necessary discipline
4. To provide the appropriate motivation
5. To teach you the required content
YOUR
RESPONSIBILITIES AS MY STUDENT
1. To treat me with respect and care as an
individual
2. To attend classes regularly
3. To be cooperative and not disruptive
4. To study and do your work (SUCCESS
= EFFORT)
5. To learn to master the required content
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modified:
February 22, 2013