Assignments

=__Assignments for 2011-2012 Academic Calendar @ PHS__= **All Science make-up Tests and Quizzes: Dates and Locations**

Questions on Topic List Topic List - due today Notebooks Returned today Topic List Test Scores and Averages Announced in class 4th 9 Weeks Benchmark Topic List given in class - posted on board Answers due by 5/16 by the end of class Ch 4 and 5 Test Notebooks Collected HW: None Topic List Given/Reviewed Review of Density-dependent and density-independent factors, limiting factors Gave students time in class - 20 minutes to get any missing bellwork Notebooks due tomorrow 5/11 - students have been reminded daily for 5 days HW: Study for Test - Ch 4 and 5 Review Answers to: Ch 5 Worksheet pgs 111-114 - Handed-out in class Chapter 4 Assessments Returned - graded HW: Begin studying for Ch 4 and 5 Test - Friday 5/11 - Re-read the questions and answers to practice work Review of Chapter 4 Assessment - Questions and Answers Preview of content of Section 5.2 - Conservation of Biodiversity In class: Section Assessment 5.1 and 5.2 - Answers only Review of answers to Ch 4 Assessment Chapter 4 Assessment - 1-9, 17-20 due at the end of the period CW/HW: Read Ch 5 Section pg 111-120 Ch 4 Vocabulary pg 107 - 10 terms - due by the end of the period Announcement - Ch 4&5 Test next Friday - 5/11 - 9 days advance notice In class review of answers to SA 4.1 #1-5 and 4.2 **#1-5** Introduction to Invasive (aka Exotic Species - Ch 5 pg 120 Invasive species defined Mini-lecture on Snakeheads, Kudzu, and Brazilian Pepper Trees **-** origin, dispersal, side effects, eradication, long term environmental and economic impact Video clips on the nature of Snakehead introduction Completed through BR #170 today SA 4.1 and 4.2 #1-5 - due at the end of class CW/HW: Read Ch 4 Sec 1 pg 91-99 Classwork: Overview of Population Biology Carrying Capacity Density Depependent and Independent Factors CW/HW: Read Ch 4 Sec 1 pg 91-99 Completed Bellringers # 164-165 Review for Chapter 3 Test Completed Bellringer # 163 - reminding students notebook (including bellringers will be graded in the next 2 weeks) Review of Aquatic Biome Diagram pg 74 Surviorman Amazon - discussion on canopy and ground layers of Tropical Rainforest Biomes Use vocabulary, open book and open notes to complete both assignments.
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 * Classwork/Homework: Ch 5 Worksheet pgs 111-114 - Handed-out in class**
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 * HW: Read Ch 5 Sec 2 pgs121-125**
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 * Introduction / Lecture on Ch 5 - Vanishing Species**
 * Topics: Biodiversity, Importance and Study of, Stability, Importance, Loss of (extinction, endangered, threatened) and Threats to (loss, fragmentation, edge effects, degradation and pollution)**
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 * Chapter 3 Test**
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 * HW: Study for Chapter 3 Test**
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 * HW: Begin studying for test - Chapter 3**
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 * In class review/grading of questions on Chapter3 Worksheets**
 * HW: Test on 4/25 - Chapter 3**
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 * Classwork: Chapter 3 Wksht - Communities and Biomes pg 45-6 #1-26 due before the end of class**
 * Homework: Chapter 3 Wksht - Communities and Biomes pg 47-48 #1-22 due 4/19**
 * Assignemnts 4/18**
 * Classwork: Chapter 3 Wksht - Communities and Biomes pg 45-6 #1-26 due before the end of class**
 * Homework: Chapter 3 Wksht - Communities and Biomes pg 47-48 #1-22 due 4/19**

Review of Limiting Factors and Succession Review of 3 Aquatic Biomes: Freshwater, Marine, and Estuary - brackish water, Mobile Bay HW: Read Chapter 3, Section 1 pgs 59-69 Review of Terrestrial Biome Chart Review of SA 3.2 Answers . Introduction to Terrestrial Biomes - Comparing and Contrasting 6 Kinds Brief Overview/Review of Latitude - degrees N and S of the equator (0 degrees) Fill-in Biome Chart while Reading 76-83 SA 3.2 1-5 pg 83 - Complete Sentences . Chapter 2 Test- 32 questions, 5 T/F, 22 M/C, 5 Matching . Topic list for Wednesday's Test on board (for those absent) Review for Test - Q&A for Test . Topic list for Wednesday's Test on board Notes/Practice Examples of 3 Pyramids: Energy, Numbers, and Biomass HW: Study for Test . Review of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycles - methods of cycling materials into and out of soil/organisms Review of Questions 11-26 on 11-12 Princples of Ecology - Reinforcement and Study Guide . Completed Bellringer #147 In class review of Section Assessment 2.1 and 2.2 In class review of Chapter 2 Assessment . Section Assessment 2.1 and 2.2 Chapter 2 Assessment - put on same paper Grading of Chapter 2 - Princples of Ecology - Reinforcement and Study Guide pgs 9-12 Section Assessment 2.1 and 2.2 Chapter 2 Assessment - put on same paper . Review/In-class grading of Vocabulary Review Worksheet pg31-2 . In class - using vocabulary only, complete Vocabulary Review Worksheet pgs 31-2 Vocabulary and worksheet collected in class together HW: Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pgs 46-57 Ecology - Notes on Ecology - Chapter 2 HW: Vocabulary - due 3/29 pg 61 - all terms, using definition from glossary. Allowed time in class to start. 1st day of 4th 9 Weeks Introduction to Ecology - notes on food chains, webs, and 3 pyramids Remaining notebooks returned HW: Read Ch 2 Section 1 pgs 35-45 Finding Nemo Classification Assignment - To be continued week of 3/12-3/16. Irregular schedule. .
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 * Classwork: Chapter 3 Assessment pg 88-9 #1-9, 11, 17-20**
 * Review of answers in class, not for a grade**
 * Homework: Chapter 3 Vocab - due tomorrow 4/18 - 18 terms pg 87, use glossary. Allowed time to start in class.**
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 * Chapter 2 - Principles of Ecology - Reinforcement and Study Guide pgs 9-12, open book**
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 * Notebooks collected - Bellringers and Topic List graded, to be returned 3/12 or 3/12 for AHSGE**
 * Notebooks collected - Bellringers and Topic List graded, to be returned 3/12 or 3/12 for AHSGE**
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 * 3rd Nine Weeks Benchmark - 50 questions**
 * Announcement: Bellringers and Topic Lists will be collected tomorrow 3/9 - due to time constraints with completion of benchmark. Topic List needs to go in left front pocket, Bellringers need to be the first section of the notebook. **

In class work on 3rd Nine Weeks Exam Topic List Open Questions: Last 15 minutes of class Brief review of Archabacteria and Eubacteria Brief review of Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
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3rd Nine Weeks Exam Topic List Review of 6 Kingdoms - Comparing and Contrasting Open Questions: Last 10 minutes of class
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 * Announcement: Bellringers 1-140 will be collected for a grade on 3/8 **
 * HW: study for Benchmark**

//3/2 Tabled to 3/5 due to early dismissal on 3/2// Review of 5 and 6 Kingdom Classification Systems Gave page numbers to find answers on topic list
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 * Announcement: Bellringers 1-140 will be collected for a grade on 3/8 **
 * 3rd Nine Weeks Exam Topic List Distributed**
 * HW: Study for Benchmark**

Graphic Organizer on Plants: Vascular vs. Non-vascular (xylem and phloem), Non-seeded and Seeded, Gymnosperms (evergreen conifers) vs. Angiosperms (flowering plants), Monocots vs. Dicots - two categories of Angiosperms pg 595 Lecture on organization of plants per graphic organizer Lecture on Leaf and Flower Structure (10 parts) as seen on pgs 618 and 642
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Vertebrates Test
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HW: Study for Vertebrates Test //What do I study/what is covered?: Chapters 29-32. Study Vertebrate Phylogeny (see 2/21), Vertebrate Characteristics Table, CH 32 Wksht, Chapter and Section Assessments 29-32.//
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Classwork: Review/Grading of Chapter 32 Wksht Review to Vertebrate Classification Chart HW: Study for Vertebrates Test //What do I study/what is covered?: Chapters 29-32. Study Vertebrate Phylogeny (see 2/21), Vertebrate Characteristics Table, CH 32 Wksht, Chapter and Section Assessments 29-32.//
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 * Announcement: Test Next Wednesday - 2/29 **

Preview of Chapter 32
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 * Announcement: Test Next Wednesday - 2/29 **
 * Classwork/HW: Chapter 32 Wksht Characteristics and Diversity of Mammals pg 85-6 #1-24 and 87-8 #1-21 (45 questions total)**

In class Grading/Review of Chs 29,30, and 31 Assessments - Ch 29 submitted the previous week
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 * Announcement: Test Next Wednesday - 2/29 **
 * HW:** Read Chapter 32 - Mammals

Chapter 30 Assessment (Reptiles) - #1-9, 17-20 Chapter 31 Assessment (Birds) - **#**1-9, 17-19
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Review of SA 30.1 and 30.2 Classwork: Fill-in Example Organisms (Left Column):
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Bellringer #121 & 122 Overview/Summary Notes on Amphibians
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Bellringer #120 Completion/Summary of 30.1 - Fishes Classwork: Read 30.2 - Amphibians Classwork/HW: SA 30.1 pg 802 #1-5, SA 30.2 pg 809 #1-5, Complete Sentences
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Checkpoint - Bellringer #119 Graded Ch 29 Assessment turned-in Phylogeny and Key Structures of Fishes - Notes/Informal Lecture
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Reviewed and discussed answers to SA 29.1 and 29.2 In class/HW: Ch 29 Assessment 1-11, 16-19 - Complete Sentences on Constructed Responses
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Preview of Chapter 29 Section 2 In class: Read 29.2 pg 770-775 In class/HW: SA 29.1 pg769 #1-5 and SA 29.2 pg 775 #1-5
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Preview of Chapter 29 Section 1 In class: draw, label key structures, and color picture assigned organism from Kingdom Animalia HW: Read 29.1 pg763-769
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Invertebrates Test
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Review of HW Chapter 28 Assessment pg 760-761 Review of Invertebrate Topic List **- ** HW: Study Topic List Review of Chapter 27 Answers and Concepts HW: Chapter 28 Assessment pg760-1 #1-12, 20-24
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**AHSGE Practice Test March 14th 2012 - All Freshman**
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 * ANNOUNCEMENTS: Kingdom Animalia - Invertebrates Test 2/9 - This Thursday **

In class review/grading of Ch 26 Assessment Groupwork: Corrections to Graphic Organizer - see #15 pg738 Classwork: Chapter 27 Asmnt # 1-11, 15, 19-22 HW: Read Ch 28 pg 740-755 . Submitted HW: Ch 26 Assessment Introduction to Chapter 27 - Mollusks and Segmented Worms In class assignment: on 3 Classes of Phylum Mollusca: Gastropoda, Bivalvia, Cephalopoda HW: Read Ch 27 pg 721-733
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Reviewed answers to SA 26.1-26.4 (see below) HW: Ch 26 Assessment 1-9, 12, 15-19
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Classwork: SA 26.1 pg 697 #1-5, SA 26.2 pg705 #1-4, SA 26.3 pg 710 #1-4, SA 26.4 pg 713 #1-4 HW: complete classwork for review tomorrow . Notes on Ch26 Sections 3-4 . Notes on Ch26 Section 2 - 3 types of symmetry and Coeloms (Acoelmates, Pseudocoelmates, and Coelomates) . Notes on Ch26 Section 1 - Focus on Cell Differentiation pg 678 - gastrulization, endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm Review of Ch25 key concepts Review of Ch25 Assessment answers HW: None . Brief Notes on Ch25 Section 1 - Introduction to Characteristics of Kingdom Animalia Created foldable on pg 673 - class discussion about animal characters . Unit Testing .
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 * HW: Read 26.2-26.4 (Sections are short)**
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 * Announcement: Unit Test (Chs 17-20 - omit Viruses) MOVED UNTIL next Wednesday 1/25 **
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 * Announcement: Unit Test (Chs 17-20 - omit Viruses) MOVED UNTIL next Wednesday 1/25 **
 * In Class Review of Chapters 18-20**


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 * Announcement: Unit Test (Chs 17-20 - omit Viruses) MOVED UNTIL next Wednesday 1/25 **
 * HW: Ch 19 Review Wksht pgs 45-48 DUE 1/23/12**
 * In Class Review of Chapters 18-20**


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 * Announcement: Unit Test (Chs 17-20 - omit Viruses) next Tuesday 1/24 **
 * Chapter 20 Notes - Fungi**
 * HW: Read Chapter 20 pgs 529-543**


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 * Announcement: Unit Test (Chs 17-20 - omit Viruses) next Tuesday 1/24 **
 * Chapter 19 Notes - Kingdom Protista (Fungi-like Protists)**
 * HW: Review Unit Assessment pgs 550-553 (omit viruses)**
 * HW: Read Chapter 19 pgs 502-520**

Chapter 19 Notes - Kingdom Protista (Protozoans and Algae)
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 * Review of Chapter 19 Objectives**

Review of Questions and Answers Chapter 17 Assessment
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 * Classwork: Chapter 17 Study Guide Worksheet 1-25 due in class**

Completed Chapter 18 Notes Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
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 * HW: Read Section 18.1 pgs 484-495**

Chapter 18 Notes Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
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 * HW: Read Section 18.1 pgs 484-495**

Reviewed Chapter 18 Objectives Chapter 18 Notes Archaebacteria & Eubacteria (Omit Sec 18.1 on Viruses)
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 * HW: Read Section 18.1 pgs 484-495**
 * HW: Chapter 17 Assessment due**

Reviewed Chapter 18 Objectives Chapter 18 Notes Archaebacteria & Eubacteria (Omit Sec 18.1 on Viruses)
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 * HW: Read Section 18.1 pgs 484-495**

Completed Chapter 17 Notes HW: Chapter 17 Assessment pg464-465 #1-11, 18-23 - due Tuesday 1/10
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Chapter 17 Notes HW Read Sec 17.1 pgs 443-449 . Overview of Pacing Guide - Covering Chapters 17-19 in next 8 days Chapter 17 Notes - Classification HW Read Sec 17.1 pgs 443-449 Review of transcription, translation, and replication Took student questions regarding objective list Used class time to work on objective list Review of Chemical Equations for Celllular Respiration and Photosynthesis 2nd 9 Weeks Objective List Distributed - due 12/16
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 * HW: Complete objective list by 12/16, start of class**
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Review of Energy of Life **-** Part 2 of Video Energy of Life Handouts distributed 12/9 Informed students of scores Reviewed answers to test Review of Energy of Life **-** Part 1 of Video Energy of Life Handouts distributed . In class Test: Ch 11, 12, and genetic diseases Distributed as an alternative to a study guide at the start of class Reviewed answers to Pedigree Worksheet Reviwed answers to X-Linked Genes/Codominance Worksheet Answered any questions on objective sheet or other questions Grade/Review Answers to Ch 11 Assessment in class HW: X-Linked Genes/Codominance Worksheet Notes on Sec 2 of Ch 12 HW: Ch 12 Crossword Puzzle . Complete notes on Sec 3 of Ch 11 In class: Chapter 11 Assessment pgs 306-307 #1-13, 20-24 In class/HW: Crossword Puzzle for Ch 11 . Quiz on Ch 11: DNA, Transcription, and Translation Notes on Sec 3 of Ch 11 Finish review of components within and steps of translation HW**:** Study for Quiz on Ch 11: DNA, Transcription, and Translation
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 * HW: Study for Test - Answer Questions on Objective List, Attach Genetic Disease Notes **
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Notes on Sec 2 of Ch 11 - DNA to Protein HW: Read Ch 11 pgs 288-295
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Notes on Sec 1 of Ch 11 - Reviewing The Structure of DNA HW: Read Ch 11 pgs 280-286 **Friday 12/16** - Biology Benchmark Exam . In class time to catch-up/clean-up notebooks, find answers to bellringers using text and notes . Ch 12 Lecture Notes - introduction/overview of pedigrees Ch 12 Lecture Notes - introduction/overview of pedigrees Completed Genetic Disease Class Presentations . Chs 11-13 Vocabulary - submitted in class today Re-read pgs 288-295 Discuss Codon Chart- 64 combinations, 20 amino acids, 1 start, 3 stop codons Complete Section Assessment 1-5 pg 295 . Define vocabular using the glossary - to be used in an open notes quiz pg 305 Ch 11 - 14 terms pg 333 Ch 12 - 11 terms pg 357 Ch 13 - 12 terms Read pgs 288-295, Complete section Assessment 1-5 pg 295 . Presentations / Note Taking on 13 Genetic Diseases . 15 minutes prep time allowed at the start of class Presentations / Note Taking on 13 Genetic Diseases . Entire class period with laptops Group Project - 13 Genetic Diseases Initial description of anticipated results and assignment of groups Students set-up handwritten notes using the notes template In book research began Group Project - 13 Genetic Diseases
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 * Thursday - 12/1 -** Quiz on Ch 11: DNA, Transcription, and Translation
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Chapter 10 Test- 45 questions - **worth 180 points (revised from 200)**
 * Assignment 11/8**

Review of Chapter 10 Worksheet in preparation for test, rehearsed possible questions
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 * Announcement: Ch 10 Test 11/8 - written on board 11/3**

Chapter 10 Worksheet - 2 pages, front and back, in class In class grading of Chapter 10 Assessment - 20 points Review of Mitosis vs. Meiosis Notes Discovery Channel Video - Mitosis vs. Meiosis Mitosis and Meiosis Notes - added material In class review of Dihybrid Cross Worksheet - Gave answers on keys, parent genotypes, parent gametes, and cross setup Class participation in answering di-hybrid analysis questions 2a-d, 4a-b, 6a-d, 8a-d Analysis questions are the most important questions about Di-hybrids on the AHSGE
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 * Announcement: Ch 10 Test 11/8 - written on board 11/3**
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 * Due tomorrow 11/1 at the beginning of class: SA 10.1, 10.2 and Chapter 10 Assessment as assigned 10/28 - 4 days ago**

Section Assessment 10.1 pg 262 1-5 Complete Sentences Section Assessment 10.1 pg 273 1-5 Complete Sentences Chapter 10 Assessment pg 279 1-11, 20-28 (Questions 1-5 require an explanation of why one does not fit with the 3rd)
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Cell Cycle & Mitosis Quiz Lecture and preview of Sec 10.2 - Meoisis
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**Announcement: Makeups for Thursday AM: Room - Fory, PM: Room101 - Thompson**
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 * HW: Study for tomorrow's (10/27) Quiz: Cell Cycle and Mitosis -** material re-reviewed on 10/24

Notes on Dihybrid Crosses phenotypic and genotypic ratios - review of problems Test & class grades given-out - 210 total points to date (160 pt test and 50 pt quiz) Detailed Review of Oompa Loompa Problems 1-6 **HW: Study for Monohybrid Cross Quiz (10/25)** - review Oompa Loompa 1-6 and Simple Genetics PP 1-14 Detailed Review of Simple Genetics Practice Problems Detailed Review of: phenotype vs. genotype, alleles for a trait, dominant vs. recessive, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses (Punnet Squares), homozygous vs. heterozygous, and the concept of converting back and forth between genotype and phenotype.
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 * HW: Study for tomorrow's (10/27) Quiz: Cell Cycle and Mitosis -** material re-reviewed on 10/24
 * Announcement: Makeups for Thursday AM: Room - Fory, PM: Room101 - Thompson **
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 * HW: Oompa Loompa Genetics - show all work (use pages 260-262 Monohybrid Questions and 315-316 on Incomplete Dominance)**

Ch 10 Vocabulary due at the start of class In Class: Simple Genetics Practice Problems - notes on board indicate to read pgs 260-262 for assistance. Use answers from questions 1-3 to finish questions 4-15. Show all work (draw a cross, show how you arrived at the percentage, use a separate piece of paper if necessary.
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 * HW: Oompa Loompa Genetics - show all work**

Preview of Ch 8 - Heredity and Meiosis Allowed majority of class to work on HW HW: Chapter 10 vocabulary due 10/20
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 * Announcement: Make-ups are always Thursdays AM and PM - missed/failed quizzes or missed tests - see link above for locations **

Ch 8 Test - Cell Transport, Mitosis, Cell Cycle, and Cancer All missed tests must be made up by 10/27
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Review for Test
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 * Announcement: Test Tuesday 10/18 **

Cancer Notes from continuation of lecture In class and HW: Ch 8 Assessment pg 218-219 #1-13, 14, 19-26
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 * Announcement: Test Tuesday 10/18 **

In class: Sec 8.3 Lecture on Cancer HW: Study Cell Transport Graphic Organizer for Quiz
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 * Announcement: Test Tuesday 10/18 **

In class worksheet: Chapter 8 Assessment worksheet
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Overview of Sec 8.2 CW/HW: Read pgs 201-210, pg 210 Section Assessment #1-5 Complete Senteces
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Complete Benchmark Exam
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 * HW**: Enjoy the 3 day weekend

Review of answers to - Notes on Tonicity - completed 3 examples in class, Tonicity Practice Problems 1-12 on back Cell Transport - Graphic Organizer - complete Parts 1-2 per the directions **IMPORTANT IN CLASS/ONLINE ANNOUNCEMENT*** Make-up quizzes and tests must be made-up today 10/6 in the AM session (Room 206-Mrs. Self) or PM session (Room 116- Mr. Jackson)
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Introduction to Sec 8.1 Notes on Tonicity - completed 3 examples in class, Tonicity Practice Problems 1-12 on back Cell Transport - Graphic Organizer - complete Parts 1-2 per the directions Make-up quizzes and tests must be made-up tomorrow 10/6 in the AM session (Room 206-Mrs. Self) or PM session (Room 116- Mr. Jackson)
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Benchmark Topics - Benchmark is Friday All failed/missed quizzes and missed tests must be made up by 10/6, no exceptions. All make-up work must be turned-in 10/7. Grades due 10/10, no school. Open House 6pm 10/11/2011.
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Quiz on Organelle Function - 12 questions, matching Review of Ch7 Assesment in class no HW
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Notes on the Plasma Membrane - 4 components, description, fluid mosaic model - Section 7.2 in text
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 * HW: Quiz on organelle function - moved to 10/3**
 * HW: Ch7 Assessment 1-13, 21-27 pg 192-193 - due Monday**

Identifying organelles quiz
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 * HW: Quiz on organelle function 9/30**

In class: Review/Check accuracy of Description/Function Chart (on back of Animal Cell)
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 * HW: Quiz postponed until tomorrow 9/29**

In class: Plant and Animal Cell labeling/coloring
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 * HW: Study for Quiz on identifying organelles 9/28**

In class: Animal cell labeling/coloring
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 * HW:** Complete cell organelle chart

Test 2 grades announced In class and **HW**: Chapter 6 Vocabulary pg 191 - all terms, due 9/26
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Test 2
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In class: Ch 6 Study Guide Review of answers
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 * HW**: Study for Test 2

SA 7.1 Questions 1-5, Complete Sentences - is HW if not complete - will not be on Test 2
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 * HW:** Study for test

Classwork: Lecture on 7.1 - Cells - 4 main scientists behind cellular discoveries, 3 parts of the cell theory, similarities and differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. SA 7.1 Questions 1-5 Complete sentences HW: same as 9/15 - Quiz Tomorrow
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Mythbuster's Activity - 12 Questions on 1 of 3 myths shown in class
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 * HW: same as 9/15**

Review of Chapter 6 Assessment - in class
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 * HW:** Study for Quiz on Tuesday 9/20 - Biomolecule name and categorize the examples. Describe importance of examples of in living organisms. Test next Thursday 9/22 - Chapter 6.

Bellringers 21 & 22 - pH application questions Review of answers to SA 6.2 and 6.3 in class
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Took Biomolecules Quiz Review polarity of the water molecule and the concept of diffusion (Sec 6.2 pgs. 152-155) Classwork: HW: **Complete Chapter 6 Assessment 1-23, omit 18, write only answers**
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 * Complete SA 6.2 Q#1-5 using complete sentences**
 * Complete SA 6.3 Q#1-5 using complete sentences**

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 * Reviewed Answers to Biomolecules Notes 1-4**
 * HW: Quiz on Biomolecules - 1) Name the 4 Biomolecules 2)Describe the overall molecular structure of each biomolecule (see #1 from the notes).**

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 * Reviewed Answers 1-12 on Biomolecules Diagram**
 * Started 4 Biomolecules Notes**
 * HW: 4 Biomolecules Notes (Fill-in-the-Blank notes) using book on biomolecules**

Assignments 9/8
 * Reviewed definitions of polymers and isotopes**
 * Introduced 4 Biomolecules**
 * HW: Label Biomolecules Diagram 1-12 using pgs 158-165.**

Assignments 9/7
 * Notes on pH (pg 149-151)**

Assignments 9/6
 * Notes on Covalent Bonds: atomic structure**

Assignments 9/2
 * No Bellringer - Test 1: 40 Questions, 9 T/F, 19 M/C, 6 Matching, 5 Short Answer Metric Conversions**
 * HW: Ch 6 Vocabulary - due 9/6 at the start of class - allowed students time on 9/1 and 9/2 to complete**

Assignments 9/1
 * Lab equipment - dropper, funnel, burette, pipettes,**
 * HW: Study for Test 1 Tommorrow 9/2**

Assignments 8/31
 * Lab equipment - ring stand, ring, striker, Bunsen burner, test tube holder**
 * Review of Sec 6.1 - elements, periodic table, basic structure of atoms: protons, neutrons, electrons**
 * HW: Study for Test 1 Friday 9/2**

Assignments 8/30 Assignment 8/29 Assignment 8/26 . Assignment 8/25 Assignment 8/24
 * Lab equipment via bellringer - petri dish w/agar, compound light microscope, slide with cover slip**
 * Section Assessment 6.1 Questions 1-5 collected**
 * Review of answers: Ch1 Assessment Worksheet**
 * HW: Begin studying for Test 1 Friday 9/2**
 * //So what do I study?:// Bellringers, Chapter 1, Ch 1 Assessment Questions, Vocabulary, Metric System problems/worksheets, Scientific Method worksheets**
 * Lab equipment via bellringer - electronic balance (and triple beam balance) and spatula**
 * Final review of metric conversions - Optional.... more practice problems**
 * Announcement: Test 1 Friday 9/2 - covers Ch1, Scientific Method, Metric Conversions, Lab Equipment**
 * HW: Sec Assessment 6.1 pg 151 Questions #1-5 - 1 day extension given Due 8/30**
 * Chapter 1 Worksheet - in class**
 * Read Ch 6, Section 1 pgs 141-151**
 * Complete Sec Assessment 6.1, pg 151 Questions #1-5 in complete sentences**
 * Lab equipment via bellringer, demos - scalpel, forcepts, dissection pan, pins, probe**
 * Chapter 1 Assessment due - answers will be reviewed 8/29**
 * Intro to lab equipment via bellringer, demos - graduated cylinder, test tube and test tube rack, beaker**
 * Review of purpose and use of metric system**
 * HW: Chapter 1 Assessment pg28-29, #1-20 omit #13 and 14 - do not write questions, only responses where required - due 8/25**
 * HW: Metric System Practice Problems @ Home**

Assignment 8/23
 * Section Assessment 1.1 due**

Assignment 8/22
 * HW: Section Assessment 1.1 pg 10 Qu#1-5, Complete Sentences**

Assignment 8/19
 * Metric Conversions - In class**

Assignment 8/18
 * Review Sponge Bob answers**
 * The Simpsons - Identify the Controls and Variables - identify steps of the scientific method given 5 experiments**
 * Homework: TBD**

Assignment 8/17
 * Scientific Method Controls and Variables Sec 1.2**
 * In class Sponge Bob - Controls and Variables - Part 1 - identifiy steps of scientific method given 4 experiments**

Assignment 8/16
 * Notes on Sec 1.1 - Comparing and Contrasting 9 vocabulary words**

Assignment 8/15 Homework: Ch1 Vocabulary, pg 27, omit Sec 1.3 - due 8/17
 * //- please note terms should be defined on notebook paper with a proper heading using the textbook glossary//**
 * //- also note this is to be completed in pencil//**

Assignment 8/12
 * Distribution of //Notebook Rubric// and Books**
 * Review of Notebook Rubric**
 * Review of proper way to head a paper (//top right starting with on first line//, First Last, Date, Assignment Name)**
 * Book and Ch1 Overview**

Assignments 8/11 Signed Student Information Sheet - due 8/15 5 points. Needs to be signed by both student and a parent/guardian.
 * //Distribution/review of Class Syllabus, Policies and Procedures, and Student Information Sheet.//**

Asdfssignments for 9/24 - 9/27 **Use pg 146-147 and Slides 5a & 5b to Complete Wksht 5 - Covalent and Ionic Bonding**

Assignments for 9/21-9/23 **Lecture on Notes on Chemistry - 2 full days of lecture** **Post lecture quizes (2)**

Assignments for 9/20 **Read pg 141-151 (Section 7.1)** Assignments for 9/16 & 9/17 **Chapter 6 Vocabulary pg 169 (29 words - using the definition from the glossary)** Assignments for 9/15 **Jeopardy! Review game in class**

Assignments for 9/13 & 9/14 **Test will be Thursday 9/16 - note for 2nd period it will be 9/15** **Recalled functions of organelles in the tables on 2 worksheets: Plant Cell Coloring and Animal Cell Coloring** **Reviewed answers to Crossword**

Assignments for 9/10 **Cell Structure and Function Crossword - Use your book, notes, and the internet to find the answers. You will be able to find all the answers in the book/in the notes except: 2 Across, 3, 29, 30, 32, 36, 37, 44** **Due 9/13** **Label both cells on the Plant Cell Coloring and Animal Cell Coloring**

Assignments 9/9 **Quiz on identifying organelles** **Review for Test 1. We will review SA 7.1-7.3 and Chapter 7 Assessment Questions in class.**

To be included on Test 1: **Ch1 Sections 1.1 and Sec1.2, Ch7 All Sections, The Scientific Method, and Metric Conversions, and all vocabulary within. This is not an open notes test but the questions will come mostly from the book and also from lecture. Notes posted within this website may be lacking some extra information. Per the syllabus if you are absent make sure you get any additional notes from your classmates.**

Assignments 9/8 **Study Organelle Structure & Function - Quiz on 9/7 or 9/8**

Assignments 9/7 **Ch 7 Assessment pg 192-193 #1-13, 21-27 Answers only** **Study Organelle Structure & Function - Quiz on 9/7 or 9/8**

Assignments 9/3 **Study Organelle Structure & Function - Quiz on 9/7 or 9/8**

Assignments 9/2 **Notes on Comparing and Contrasting Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes** **Read pgs 175-187 (Sections 7.2 & 7.3)** **Complete Section Assmnt. Questions #1-5 pg 178 and Questions #1-5 pg 187** **Study Organelle Structure & Function - Quiz on 9/7 or 9/8**

Assignments 9/1 **Notebooks checked in class - refer to rubric** **Book check at random**

Assignments 8/31 **Complete Table on Cells and Their Organelles (done in class)** **Answer Questions #1-28, Cells and Their Organelles (started in class)** **Label both cells, Cells and Their Organelles (HW)** **Create a Venn Diagram Comparing and Contrasting Plant vs. Animal Cells - on the back of Organelle Table (HW)**

Assignments 8/30 **Ch 7 Vocab due today** **SA 7.1 Q#1-5 due today**

Assigments 8/27** Ch7 Vocab - pg 191 - define all 31 words using the glossary - do not paraphrase, number the words Section Assessment 7.1 pg 174 Questions 1-5, Complete Sentences....do not write the questions Time was allowed to begin both assignments in class