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Biology Honors Course Description

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August 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Teachers Return

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Introduction to Safety

bullet Supply List
bullet Science Safety Guidelines
bullet*Safety Agreement
bullet*Honors Code of Ethics

Class Introduction
bullet Course Policies & Objectives
bullet Syllabus
bulletStudent information sheet
bulletNewsletter
bulletNote card

LA.1112.1.7.3

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Safety Protocol

bulletPPT
bulletSafety Activity
bulletMap/floor plan of class
bulletLabel all equipment
bulletMap evacuation route

*Safety Agreement & Code of Ethics Due

LA.1112.1.7.3

12

Safety Presentations

bulletSkit or comic strip

 

13

Assemble Interactive Notebooks

bulletListening & note taking
bullet Organization
14

Safety Quiz

Writing in Science

bulletScientific Method
bullet Scientific Method Hangman
bulletLab Reporting
bullet Thinking Skills

SC.H.1.4.4, SC.H.1.4.7

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Writing in Science

bullet Scientific Method
bulletLab Reporting
bulletLevels of Questioning

SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.N.2.3; SC.912.N.2.4; SC.912.N.2.5

Just for Fun: Scientific Method Hangman

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Writing in Science

bulletDesign an experiment
bulletMust follow the scientific method
bulletCreate a flow chart (Block Two) describing the steps
bulletUse at least 4 colors

SC.912.N.2.1 through N.4.2

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Microscope Anatomy & Tools of Biologists

bulletPPT notes
bullet Instructions
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Microscope Lab

bulletOnion and beet plant tissue cultures
bulletPrepared slides
bulletLearning the basics
bullet Virtual Microscope
bullet Protocol

SC.912.N.2.4

Homework

bulletRead an article in an online journal  Scientific American or  Real Science
bulletWrite summary using PSL sheet
bulletprint out article and attach to PSL.
bulletDue Monday 8/24
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Finish Microscope Lab

bulletOnion and beet plant tissue cultures
bulletPrepared slides
bulletLearning the basics
bullet Virtual Microscope
bullet Protocol

SC.912.N.2.4

If you were absent draw 6 FOV's from the Image gallery using the protocol above. State the name and the total magnification of each slide.

 

24

Text Books Issued

bullet Modern Biology
bullet Online Book  (password needed)

Discuss Scientific Units

bulletSI Units
bulletScientific notation
bulletSignificant figures
bulletMetric Conversion
bullet Common Units

SC.912.N.2.1 , SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.N.2.4

Due: PSL with article attached

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Finish Notes Scientific Units

bulletSI Units
bulletScientific notation
bulletSignificant figures
bulletMetric Conversion
bullet Common Units

SC.912.N.2.1 , SC.912.N.1.1 SC.912.N.2.4

Interactive Notebook Check

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Metric Measurement

bulletPrecision vs. accuracy
bulletDraw & label items using metric measurement; l, w, h, circumference, etc. in mm, cm, or m

Home Project

bulletMake a 3D cell plasma membrane model
bulletModel should be no larger than 15cm3
bulletInclude enzymes and proteins, etc.
bulletLabel parts
bullet Grading Rubric
bulletDue Friday, 9/4
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Measurement

bulletPracticing Scientific Method
bulletDimensional analysis

SC.912.N.2.1 , SC.912.N.1.1

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Cells & Tissues

bulletCreate foldables for cells and tissues
bulletUse your books... chapter 4
bulletThese will go into your Interactive notebooks
bulletUse colored paper and be as creative as possible

SC.912.L.14.3

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Cells & Tissues

bulletPPT notes, ch 4
bullet Tutorial
bullet Plant Tissues
bullet Animal Tissues

SC.912.L.14.1; SC.912.L.14.5; SC.912.L.14.2; SC.912.L.14.3;

 

 

 

 

September 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  1

Cells & Tissues

bulletUse Ch 4 of Modern Biology (Owl) text and answer questions to all section reviews.  Pg. 71, sect. 1, (1-9); pg 76, sect. 2 (1-8); pg.85, sect. 3 (1-8); pg 90, sect 4 (1-8). 
bulletWhatever is not completed in class becomes homework
2

Finish Cells & Tissues

bulletPPT notes, Ch 4

SC.912.L.14.1; SC.912.L.14.5; SC.912.L.14.2; SC.912.L.14.3;

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Organize Interactive Notebook

bulletWICR Activity

3 ring binder: page dividers

 

4

Plasma Membrane Presentations

bullet 3D cell plasma membrane model
bulletModel should be no larger than 15cm3
bulletInclude enzymes and proteins, etc.
bulletLabel parts
bullet Grading Rubric

 

7

Labor Day- Holiday for All

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Models

bullet Modeling the surface area to volume ratio
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Test Review

bulletMicroscopes
bulletCells
bullet Scientific Method
bulletSI Units & Measurement
bullet Study Guide Ch. 4

 

10

Test Review

bullet Study Guide Ch. 4

 

11

Test

bulletMicroscopes
bulletCells
bulletScientific Method
bulletSI Units & Measurement

Absent: online

14

Professional Development Day/ Student Holiday

15

Chemistry of Life

Cooperative Groups

bulletOutline chapter 2 using PowerPoint (Open Office)
bulletInclude title page and resource page
bulletIncorporate vocabulary terms
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Chemistry of Life

Cooperative Groups

bulletOutline chapter 2
bulletInclude title page and resource page
bulletIncorporate vocabulary terms

 

17

Chemistry of Life

Cooperative Groups

bulletOutline chapter 2
bulletInclude title page and resource page
bulletIncorporate vocabulary terms

Be ready to present on Monday

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Chemistry of Life

Cooperative Groups

bulletFinish

Be ready to present on Monday

Daily journals due

21

Introduce Fundraiser

bulletPass out information
bulletFundraiser page

Basic Chemistry

bulletBegin student PPT presentations

SC.912.L.18.12

 

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Basic Chemistry

bulletStudent PPT presentations
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Basic Chemistry

bulletFinish PPT Lecture & Notes

SC.912.L.18.12

 

 

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Get Organized

bulletTalk about year end portfolio
bulletInteractive notebook check

Homework: Chapter 2 Section Review  Due Monday

bulletModern Biology Book: Section Review Q's; p. 34, p. 37, p. 44

SC.G.1.4.3, SC.H.1.4.1; SC.H.1.4.3; SC.H.2.4.1

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Video Survey

bulletWater: How Stuff Works
bulletVideo survey sheet
bulletAcid, Base & pH

SC.912.L.18.12

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Acid, Base & pH Lab

bulletPre-lab
bulletColor pH charts
bulletFollow protocol

SC.912.L.17.2

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Acid, Base & pH Lab

bullet Complete lab
bulletLab paper due Thursday

 

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Review

bulletCheck answers to section reviews from chapter 2

Homework:
bulletCurrent event assignment: Read Effects of Acid Rain 
bulletWrite summary using PSL sheet (word)

SC.912.L.18.12

 

Get Excited...

Keep going with the fundraiser! 

 

 

 

October 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

 

Get Excited...

Keep going with the fundraiser! 

 

1

Organic Chemistry

bulletPPT Notes
bulletBiochemistry
bulletEnzymes

 

2

Organic Chemistry

bulletFinish PPT notes

SC.B.1.4.1; SC.H.1.4.1

Daily journals due (10)

PSL due

5

Organic Chemistry

bulletFinish PPT notes
bulletProteins & Lipids

SC.B.1.4.1; SC.H.1.4.1

 

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Models

bulletPPT
bulletMaking organic models
bulletLabel atoms
bulletPapers: 1, 2, 3

Homework: pre-read the organic lab  protocol

SC.912.P.8.12; SC.912.P.8.7

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Organic Lab

bulletProtocol
bulletForm Hypothesis
bulletComplete protocol, include drawing of lab instruments and setup
bulletLab report (word) (pdf) typed

Report, drawing & data sheet due Monday

SC.912.L.18.11; SC.912.N.1.1

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Organic Lab

9

Activity Schedule

Organic Lab

bulletFinish

SC.912.L.18.11

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Review

bulletBasic Chemistry
bulletOrganic Chemistry

Organic lab report due

 

13

Test

bulletBasic Chemistry
bulletOrganic Chemistry
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Extra Time on Test

bulletBasic Chemistry
bulletOrganic Chemistry

SC.912.L.18.1; S SC.912.L.18.12; SC.912.P.8.12; SC.912.P.8.7

 

15

Interactive Notebook (INB)

bulletOrganize notebook
bulletVocabulary activity, pg.  33
bulletVocabulary flashcards, pg 32

Daily journals due

16

State In-service Day/ Student Holiday

 

19

Diffusion & Osmosis

bulletVideo Survey:  Equilibrium
bulletRead chapter 5 in Modern Biology book
bulletSummarize chapter in 20 words (INB pg. 33)

SC.912.L.14.2

Collect INB

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1st Semester Research Report

bulletSign up Sheet
bulletReview 5 page report
bulletResearch topics online
bulletDue December 11

Homework: Section reviews, pg 102 & 106 Modern Biology Book   Due Thursday

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Diffusion & Osmosis

bulletNotes- reinforcement

SC.912.L.14.2; SC.912.L.14.3

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Diffusion & Osmosis Lab

bulletForm hypothesis
bulletMass
bulletRecord data in tables and graphs
bulletLab report due Wednesday

 

Due: Section reviews, pg 102 & 106 Modern Biology Book   

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Diffusion & Osmosis Lab

bulletCollected data; mass, surface area
bulletGraph and data table

Homework: measure surface area of osmosis insect/fish once each day.  Bring back to school Monday

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Diffusion & Osmosis Lab

bulletProtocol
bulletWork on typed lab report
bulletCollected data; mass, % change, surface area
bulletGraph and data table

SC.912.N.1.1, SC.912.L.14.2; SC.912.L.14.3

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Quiz

bulletActive & passive transport; ch 5

Work on lab report and data analysis with lab partner

28

Photosynthesis

bulletLight Reactions
bullet PPT Notes
bulletModern Biology Ch 6

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.10

Due: Lab report, data from osmosis lab, graphs

29

INB Activity

bulletVocaabulary/WICR activity
bulletOrganize notebook

SC.912.L.18.7

 

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Polymer Lab

bulletSlime

 

Daily journals due

 

November 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2

Photosynthesis

bullet Finish PPT Notes
bulletModern Biology ch 6
bullet Calvin Cycle

Reinforcement

bullet Interactive Biology
bullet NOVA
bullet Bio Coach
bulletPlants: NASA

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

Reminder:

bulletSemester 1 assignment- 5 Page Science Research Report Due Dec. 11
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Photosynthesis

bulletEM Spectrum and  pigments
bulletChromatography Pre-Lab PPT Instructions
bulletPre-read protocol
bulletData sheet due Friday

Absent?

bulletComplete the Virtual Lab
bulletRecord data

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.N.1.1

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Chromatography Lab

bulletFollow protocol
bullet Background information
bulletClosed toe shoes required

 

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.N.1.1

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Chromatography Lab

bulletComplete paperwork

Cellular Respiration

bulletRead ch 7, Modern Biology
bulletGlycolysis
bulletFermentation
bulletAerobic Respiration

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

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Cellular Respiration

bulletPPT Notes, Ch 7

 

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

Video clip reinforcement

bullet Krebs Cycle
bullet Cell. respiration
bulletMitochondria
bullet Lactic Acid
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Photosynthesis & Respiration

bulletStudy Guide: 1 & 2
bulletMake sure you have your books today

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

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Photosynthesis & Respiration

bulletStudy Guide: 1 & 2
bulletMake sure you have your books today

Homework: Respiration Lab

bullet Virtual Lab
bulletComparing CO2 Production
bulletRecord data in a data table

SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

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Veteran's Day/ Teacher & Student Holiday

12

Photosynthesis & Respiration

bulletCreate foldables
bulletShould depict the pathways, structure and function of both photosynthesis and respiration. 
bulletInclude Calvin cycle and Krebs cycle
bulletMinimum of 4 colors
bulletStore in Interactive Notebook

 

 

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Review 

bulletStudy guide answers

 

 

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10

Daily journals due

16

Review

bulletTurning Point Review

Resource:

bullet Interactive Photosynthesis
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Test

bulletPhotosynthesis
bulletRespiration

SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912.L.18.10, SC.912.N.1.1

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Cell Reproduction

bullet PPT Notes Ch 8
bulletChromosomes
bulletMitosis
bulletMeiosis
bulletCell Cycle

Video Clip Reinforcement

bullet Mitosis
bullet Meiosis
bullet Nova Interactive

SC.912.L.14.6, SC.912.L.16.3, SC.912.L 16.2, SC.912.L.16.10, SC.912.L.15.15

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Cell Reproduction

bullet Finish PPT Notes
bulletMitosis & Meiosis (PMAT) review
bulletCell Cycle
bulletChromosomes

Homework:

bullet Onion tip mitosis
bulletData table and print final page
bulletCalculate %
bulletDue Monday

 

20

Test Corrections

Organize INB

 

 

 

 

23

Mitosis & Meiosis

bulletActivity in INB, p 44
bulletMake models of mitosis and meiosis (flash card style)
bulletLabel phases on back of each card and include a brief explanation

SC.912.L.14.6, SC.912.L.16.3, SC.912.L 16.2, SC.912.L.16.10, SC.912.L.15.15

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Mitosis & Meiosis

bulletActivity in INB, p 44
bulletMake models of mitosis and meiosis (flash card style)
bulletLabel phases on back of each card and include a brief explanation

Daily journals due

25

Teacher/Student Holiday

26

Thanksgiving Holiday

27

Thanksgiving Holiday

30

DNA

bulletPPT Intro
bulletStructure & function
bulletReplication
bulletResource

Homework: Read Ch 10 Mod. Biology

 

 

 

December 2009

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  1

Chromosome Activity

bulletKaryotype
bulletActivity in INB, p 48 & 49
bulletKWL p 50

Resources

bulletHuman Genome Project
bullet Biology Project
bullet Case studies

SC.912.L.16.14, SC.912.L16.16, SC.912.L.16.17

2

Protein Synthesis

bulletFinish PPT Notes
bulletmRNA, tRNA, rRNA
bulletGenetic disorders & mutations
bullet One Wrong Letter

INB due

After school mentoring

3

Understanding DNA and Protein Synthesis

bulletDiscovery documentary
bulletVideo Survey

 

 

4

DNA & RNA

bulletModeling Replication & Transcription
bulletColor code nucleotides
bulletCut out and assemble DNA double helix
bulletMake complementary mRNA
bulletINB p. 52

Resources

bulletGenetics
bullet Medical Games
7

DNA & RNA

bulletModeling Replication & Transcription
bulletList nucleotides of DNA helix and complimentary mRNA on page 53 of INB

 

8

Protein Synthesis

bulletLab Activity
bulletTranslating code

 

Resources

bullet Protein Synthesis simulation
bullet3D DNA
bullet Genes and disease
9

RNA & Protein Synthesis

bulletTranslating code
bulletQuiz (15 Q)

 

Midterm Study Guide
bullet Biology Honors Midterm Study Guide 2009

10

Review

bulletStudy Guide
bullet Biology Study Aide
11

Review

bulletPractice Test with Turning Point

Due:
bullet5 page report
bulletDaily journals
bulletExtra Credit Opportunity

14

Review

bulletPractice Test with Turning Point
15

Review

bulletReview past tests online
bulletOrganize 5 x 8 card

Activity schedule - 7th Period Exam

INB and 5 x 8 note card due at end of exam

16

Exams

bulletPeriod 1 and 2

INB and 5 x 8 note card due at end of exam

17

Exams

bulletPeriod 3 and 4

 

18

Exams

bulletPeriod  5 and 6

 

21

Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

28

Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

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Winter Vacation

 

January 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  1

Winter Vacation

4

Teacher Workday/ Student Holiday/Teacher Inservice

5

Set up new INB

bulletBring 3 ring binder and new spiral notebook

 

6

Genetics  & Biotechnology

bulletIntro: PTC paper
bulletCh 9 Modern Biology PPT Notes
bulletGenetic Crosses
bulletMonohybrid
bulletDihybrid

Resource

 

7

Mendelism

bulletDihybrid and monohybrid crosses
bulletCh 9 Modern Biology PPT Notes

C.912.L.16.1, 16.2SC.912.L.16.2; SC.912.L.16.4, SC.912.L.15.1

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Fundamentals of Genetics

bulletDefine Vocabulary for chapter 9 sections 1 and 2
bulletINB p. 7 vocab
bulletINB p 6 Left side design
11

Fundamentals of Genetics

bulletComplete section reviews Ch 9 Modern Biology: pgs 178 and 186
bulletSummarize chapter using the GIST strategy (20 words)
bulletReview answers

SC.912.L.16.1, 16.2SC.912.L.16.2; SC.912.L.16.4, SC.912.L.15.1

12

Mendelism through Corn Snake Genetics

bulletPPT introduction

 

13

Inquiry Lab

bulletCorn Snake Genetics
bulletFollow protocol

 

14

Inquiry Lab

bulletCorn Snake Genetics
bulletFollow protocol
bulletResults and illustration  go in  INB
15

Quiz

bulletVocabulary
bulletTerms
bulletTest crosses

Daily journals due

Science Research Reminder

bulletReview APA format
bulletSemester 2 paper due April 30th
18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

19

Inheritance & The Human Genome, Ch 12

bulletHuman Genetics, read p.241- 248 ( ch 12) Modern Biology
bulletWICR :Define vocabulary words section 1 and 2 on pages 236 and  241
bulletGIST summary and crossword in INB, pages 10 & 11

SC.912.L.15.5, SC.912.L.16.2, SC.912.L.16.6, SC.912.L.16.9

Resources

bullet Genes and disease
bullet How heredity influences disease
20

Pedigree

bulletPPT Notes: Family pedigree
bullet Blank chart
bulletHow to record your family history link
bulletINB 12 & 13

Due 1/27/10

Resource

bullet Practice Problem Set
21

Genotype to Phenotype  Simulation

bulletCombining germ cells
bulletMeiosis and fertilization
bulletSex linked traits
bulletchromosomes and instruction booklet
bulletCopmbine the chromosomes

SC.912.L.14.6, SC.912.L.16.3, SC.912.L.16.2, SC.912.L.16.10, SC.912.L.15.15

22

Genotype to Phenotype  Simulation
bulletMake the child's face using construction paper paper.
bullet Enter into INB.
25

Genetic Disorder Symposium

bulletCooperative Groups
bulletBegin research on specific human genetic disorder based on sign up sheet in class
bulletMake a PPT
bulletMake sure your team  follows the  Grading Rubric
bulletAPA format
bulletDue 2/2/10
26

Gene Technology

bulletPPT Notes,  Ch 13 Modern Biology
bulletDNA  Identification
bulletRecombinant DNA & Restriction Enzymes

SC.912.L.16.10

Resources

bullet Biology Project
bullet Case studies
bullet Human Genome Project
bullet How genes work
bullet23 and me
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Gene Technology

bulletPlasmids
bulletRecombinant DNA
bulletRestriction enzymes
bulletCloning

Pedigree Due

Homework:

bulletRead the article on GM Crops
bulletWrite summary using PSL sheet
bulletDue Friday
28

Gene Technology

bulletRecombinant DNA Activity
bullet Student instructions
bulletINB pg. 16, notes pg. 17

 

Try this at home: Create a DNA fingerprint

29

Symposium Research

bulletWork on  PPT
bulletMake sure you have followed Instructions and Grading Rubric




Daily journals due
Notebook Check, PSL due

 

February 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1

Symposium Research

bulletFinalize  PPT
bulletMake sure you have followed Instructions and Grading Rubric
2

Symposium Presentations

bulletPresent PPT on human genetic disorder
3

Symposium Presentations

bulletPresent PPT on human genetic disorder

Resource: DNAi

4

Review

bulletTurning Point
bullet S-cool review
5

Test

bulletChapter 9, 12 & 13
bulletGenetics
bulletGene Therapy

SC.912.L.16.2, SC.912.L.15.15, SC.912.L.14.6, SC.912.L.16.10

8

Test Makeup &  Corrections

 

Science Research Signup

bulletReview APA format and common mistakes
bulletSemester 2 paper due April 30th

 

9

FCAT Writes

bullet9th & 10th grade

Talk about research

History of Life

bulletRead Ch. 14 Modern Biology
bulletBiogenesis
bulletEarth's History
bulletOutline chapter

SC.912.L.14.5; SC.912.E.6.3

10

FCAT Writes

bullet9th grade make up

History of Life

bulletRead Ch. 15 Modern Biology
bulletTheory of Evolution
bulletComplete Section Reviews, pgs 301, 307 and 310
bulletDue Friday

SC.912.L.14.5, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.N.3.1, SC.912.N.3.4

11

History of Life

bulletPPT notes
bullet Redi's Experiment
bulletEarth's History

SC.912.L.14.5; SC.912.E.6.3

12

Theory of Evolution

bullet PPT notes
bulletTheory
bulletGalapagos Island
bulletNatural Selection
bulletFossil Record

Section Reviews due

Daily journals due

SC.912.L.14.5, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.N.3.1, SC.912.N.3.4

15

President's Day/ Student Holiday

16

The Fossil Record

bulletDinosaur Eggs & Babies
bulletCornell notes, pg 21 INB

17

The Fossil Record

bulletNotes: Plates and fossils
bullet Fossil beds
18

Archeological Lab

bulletThe Great Fossil Find
bulletRecord data with lab group
bulletAnswer questions  on worksheet
19

Archeological Lab

bulletThe Great Fossil Find
bulletRecord data with lab group
bulletAnswer questions  on worksheet
22

Modeling Selection Lab

bulletExploration lab pg. 314 & 315 in textbook
bulletComplete Data table

SC.912.L.15.4, SC.912.L.15.10, SC.912.L.15.13, SC.912.L.15.15, SC.912.L.16.9

 

Pass out field trip packet

23

Modeling Selection

bulletExploration lab pg. 314 & 315 in textbook
bulletComplete Data table
bulletGraph data

SC.912.L.15.4, SC.912.L.15.10, SC.912.L.15.13, SC.912.L.15.15, SC.912.L.16.9

24

Populations

bulletPopulation genetics & speciation, Ch 16
bullet Guided Reading
bulletPlease bring textbooks

SC.912.L.15.13, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.L.16.9

25

Populations

bulletPopulation genetics & speciation
bulletFinish GR

SC.912.L.15.13, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.L.16.9

26

Populations

bulletReview answers to guided reading

SC.912.L.14.5, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.N.3.1, SC.912.N.3.4


Daily journals due

Online Test (home)

bulletOpen book - open notes
bulletCh. 14 - 15, History of Life and Theory of Evolution
bulletDue by Tuesday, 3/2/10
 
Extra Credit Opportunity for Second Semester
accepted until May 7, 2010

March 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Ecosystem Lab

bulletPPT Intro.
bulletTerraAqua columns: Bottle Biology
bulletConstruct columns with 2-2 liter plastic bottles using protocol
bulletOnce assembled, keep at home and track progress using photos or drawings.

 SC.912.L.17.9

2

Ecosystem Lab

bulletComplete Bottle Biology construction
bulletAssemble aquatic and terrestrial environment
bulletMeasure and record data
bulletBegin Ch 18 Section Reviews 

Notebook check

3

Ecosystems

bullet

Levels of Organization poster

bullet

PPT Introduction

bullet

Continue working on section reviews

bullet

Rubric


 SC.912.L.17.9

4

Ecosystems

bullet

Finish construction and assembly of TerrAqua columns

bullet

Record all measurements and data

bullet

Take home and monitor for 2 weeks

bullet

Complete a TerrAqua lab report, due 3/26/10


5

Ecosystems

bullet

Wok on  Levels of Organization poster

 

8

Ecosystems

bulletPresent Levels of Organization poster
bullet

Rubric


 SC.912.L.17.9

 

9

FCAT

bullet9th Grade Reading Session 1 and 2

Go to period 1 and 2 after FCAT


Ecosystems

bulletFinish presentations
bulletTurn in Ch 18 section Reviews
10

FCAT

bullet9th Grade Math Session 3 and 4

Go to period 3 and 4 after FCAT

11

Ecosystems (7th period)

bulletFinish presentations
bulletTurn in Ch 18 section Reviews

Classification

bullet

Ch 17 Modern Biology; Taxonomy

bullet

Expert organism PPT presentation

bullet

Rubric

Homework: Ch 17 section reviews, due Wednesday 3/17/10

12

Classification

bullet

Ch 17 Modern Biology; Taxonomy

bullet

Create Expert organism PPT

bullet

Rubric



Daily journals due

SC.912.L.15.6, SC.912.L.16.9

15

Classification Presentations

bullet

Expert organism PPT presentation

bullet

Rubric

 

Homework:  Keys for Classification  Due Thursday
16

FCAT Science

Go to 5th , 6th and 7th period after FCAT

Classification Presentations

bullet

Expert organism PPT presentation

bullet

Rubric

17

Classification Presentations

bullet

Final  Day: Expert organism PPT presentation

bullet

Rubric

 

SC.912.L.15.6, SC.912.L.16.9

 Ch 17 section reviews, due

18

Review
bulletClassification
bulletTaxonomy
bulletEcology

Due:  Keys for Classification homework

19

Quiz

bulletCh 17 & 18 Modern Biology
22

Evolution
23

Science Elective Presentation

bullet

Research if time permits

24

School-wide Registration

bullet

Research if time permits

25
26

Daily journals due
TerrAqua lab report due
29

Spring Vacation

30

Spring Vacation

31

Spring Vacation

Extra Credit Opportunity for Second Semester
accepted until May 7, 2010
 

 

April 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
  1

Spring Vacation

2

Spring Vacation

5
6 7

Sea World Trip

bulletField Trip Info
bulletStudents not attending trip will have a substitute in Mrs. King's class
8 9
12


13 14 15 16

Daily journals due
19

Dissections
20 21 22

AVID Site Team
23

Research Paper #2 Due
26


27 28 29 30

 

 

May 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3

INB or Portfolio Due
4

5 6 7

Daily journals due
Last day for extra credit
10 11

Presentations

bullet Oral Book Reports
bullet2-3 minutes
bulletBring book or photo copy of book cover
12

Review

bulletStudy Guide

 

13

Review

 

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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

 

Last modified: March 12, 2010