9th Grade Biology Assignments
- Instructor
- Nicole Elder
- Term
- 2017-2018 School Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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Biology is a science class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of life science. Students will learn basic biological concepts, proper lab techniques and science procedures through a variety of inquiry labs, hands-on activities, mini-lectures, videos, projects, quizzes, tests and other instructional activities.
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Trip to World's of Fun for 9th grade
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Final exam over chapter 3 and 4
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End of year course exam (cumulative)
Study Guide for chapter 3 and 4 due
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Dissection of pig and identification of internal features
Pig dissection questions due tomorrow
Study Guide due tomorrow
Virtual pig dissection: https://www.whitman.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/biology/virtual-pig
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Pig dissection external features & questions
Virtual dissection: https://www.whitman.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/biology/virtual-pig
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Hand out study guide for final
Frog dissection & questions
homework: Venn diagram on comparison between frog and human
Virtual frog dissection: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_16/BL_16.html
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Finish biome project
Chapter 4 questions page 115 #1-22.
Honors--check algae growth lab. Chapter 4 questions page 115 #1-25
Preparation for frog dissection.
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Continue working on biome project (due tomorrow at end of the day).
Honors--check algae growth lab
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Biome project (due Wednesday) . See handout. Be sure to read sections 4-3 and 4-4 as you work on the biome project.
Use the following colors on the map:
tropical rain forest=green
desert=dark brown
tropical dry forest=yellow
temperate grasslands= light brown
tropical savanna= red
temperate woodland and shrubland=light purple
temperate forest=light green
northwestern coniferous forest=dark green
taiga=pink
tundra=dark purple
mountains and ice caps= gray
freshwater=blue
ocean=blue
Honors--Effects of phosphates on algae growth
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Finish wkst 4-2
Video on biomes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhaldPmkoNE&t=49s
Honors--discussion on global warming/climate change. Post on Google classroom due today.
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Pass back papers
Notes on 4-2
Video on symbiosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSmL2F1t81Q&t=4s
worksheet 4-2 is due tomorrow
Honors--Sam Lendo presents on NYC waste disposal
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Quiz over chapter 3 (notes may be used)
Video on ecological succession: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V49IovRSJDs&disable_polymer=true
Read pages 90-97 and take notes
Do worksheet 4-2 (no computer use on worksheet, just use your book)
Honors--Look at Google Classroom page and post your answer to the question along with at least 3 resources to cite your information.
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Video on weather & climate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLT1J8je5lo&list=PLmqecn8eUvFyejNQthg1Ouqi4-DSPYWqq
Google classroom questions DUE TODAY
Handout and article Are the Everglades Forever?
Honors: Start researching global warming/climate change. Is it really happening? How do we know? Be prepared to give evidence (one way or the other) and to discuss later this week. Be sure to note the source for your information. Be sure it is a reliable source.
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Water pollution video & graphic organizer handout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGKsubYJ9U
Finish chapter 3-3 notes (from Thursday)
chapter 4-1 notes
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Quiz over section 3-3
Read section 4-1 and take notes.
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Video on water treatment plant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvPakzqM3h8&t=152s
page 83 #1-22 due today before you leave class
Fill out notes (see attached handout. If it can't be accessed, we will do it tomorrow).
Quiz tomorrow over 3-3
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Video on biogeochemical cycles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn41lXKyVWQ&t=184s&disable_polymer=true
Notes on section 3-2
Google classroom questions due tomorrow
Start page 83 #1-22
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Finish ecology presentations
Notes over chapter 3 (handout)
Vocab/listening activity
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Ecology presentations today
Honors--do not forget the additional requirements (see handout)
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Ecology presentations today
Honors--do not forget the additional requirements (see handout)
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Quiz over section 3-2 (notes may be used). Handout with questions over section 3-2. Read section 3-3 and take notes pages 74-80. Continue working on ecology presentation (due tomorrow).
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Continue work on ecology presentation. Show substitute your progress at end of the hour. Quiz tomorrow over section 3-2 (you may use your notes).
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Continue work on ecology presentation (due Friday). Show substitute teacher your progress at end of the hour.
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Work on ecology presentation.
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Be sure Google Classroom assignments for 3-1 and 3-2 are posted. Decide on your topic for presentation and discuss the requirements. This project will be due in one week and we will begin presentations next Friday. Choose wisely as you will not be able to change topics after today.
Honors--be sure to note the additional requirements for resources & length of presentation.
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Quiz over section 3-1 (you may use your notes)
Video & worksheet on ecosystems: http://www.bozemanscience.com/047-ecosystems
Read section 3-2 in book & take notes
Google classroom questions 3-2
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Review test
Be sure to read section 3-1 pages 63-65 and take notes. Quiz tomorrow over section 3-1.
Notes on section 3-1
Google classroom questions 3-1 due tomorrow
video on intro to ecology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2CMUqkJTos
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Test chapter 15
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Review for chapter 15 test
Be sure study guide is complete
Test tomorrow over chapter 15
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Finish section 15-3 notes
Be sure page 389 is finished and submitted
Graphic organizer & vocab review
Study guide for chapter 15 (due Monday)
Test Tuesday of next week.
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Notes on section 15-3
Website on plants with common ancestor: https://www.vox.com/xpress/2014/8/6/5974989/kale-cauliflower-cabbage-broccoli-same-plant
Start chapter review page 389 #1-3
Test next week
Start studying with a quizlet: https://quizlet.com/144072031/biology-prentice-hall-chapter-15-vocab-flash-cards/
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Quiz over the video about Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
Notes over chapter 15 (handout)
Video on evidence of evolution: http://www.bozemanscience.com/evidence-for-evolution-ii
Google Classroom questions 15-3 (due tomorrow)
Honors--be sure to look at corrections on Drosophila lab. Corrections needed to be finished by the end of the week.
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Vocab activity
Video to review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQp2lFcDEbw
Notes over chapter 15
Be sure you have viewed the video as we will have a quiz on it tomorrow: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/origin-species-making-theory
Read section 15-3 and take notes (quiz coming over this section!)
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Watch this video over break. We will have a quiz over it when you return to school. http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/origin-species-making-theory
Google Classroom questions (due today)
Article on NASA twin study: https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/scott-kelly-dna-nasa-twins-study/index.html
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Read the following article on scientific theory vs law. https://futurism.com/hypothesis-theory-or-law/
Notes over section 15-1
Quiz over section 15-2
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Venn diagram comparing human to shark
Shark dissection quiz
Finish shark dissection worksheet
Read section 15-2 pages 373-377 and take notes (quiz later this week)
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Shark dissection
If opting out of the dissection, answer your questions using the following website: http://www.mayfieldschools.org/downloads/dogfish3.pdf
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Preparations for shark dissection https://www.sharksider.com/shark-anatomy/
Video of dissection:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRkRkBXL-UI
GATTACA reflection paper is due today.
Read section 15-2 pages 373-377 and take notes.
For extra information on sharks, watch the following videos (optional):
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Be sure Google Classroom questions are finished.
Preparing for shark dissection next week. Read the following articles and answer questions on the handout.
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Quiz over section 15-1. Continue working on your GATTACA reflection paper. Questions on Google Classroom are due tomorrow. Videos on Darwin's observations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAKppAtIeh8
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Start GATTACA reflection paper stating your opinion on how we move forward (or not) with genetic engineering and designer babies. Reflection paper should be double spaced with 12 point and Times New Roman font please. Due next week.
KWL chart for evolution chapter
Read pages 369-372 and take notes. Quiz tomorrow over section 15-1.
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Finish watching GATTACA & answer questions
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Watch portions of the movie: GATTACA
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Review test. Skim through portions of chapter 13 and discuss genetic engineering. Video on genetic engineering and CRISPR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhjPd4uNFY
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Test over chapter 12
Permission slips go home (see attachments)
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Review for chapter 12 test
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Vocab activity
Submit page 315 review questions
Work on study guide (due tomorrow)
Test on Thursday over chapter 12
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Chapter 12 review questions
Video on gene regulation (12-5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S3ZOmleAj0&t=327s&disable_polymer=true
Study guide (due Wednesday)
Test on Thursday of this week.
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Quiz over 12-4 and 12-5
Honors--lab write-up due next week
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Notes on 12-4 and 12-5
Google classroom questions
Video on mutations & gene regulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDbK0cxKKsk
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Notes on 12-3
Google classroom questions (due tomorrow)
Video on transcription & translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3b9ArupXZg
In addition, honors biology needs to work on the lab report for Drosophila--due at end of the week. See this website for specifics: https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/labreport.html
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Quiz over chapter 12 today.
Read 12-4 and 12-5 (pages 307-312) and take notes.
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Building DNA lab
Vocab activity
Honors--finish your DNA replication coloring activity & submit by end of today
Quiz tomorrow over chapter 12
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Graphic organizer on DNA
Video on DNA replication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kp9wiYMQUU
Notes from Powerpoint replication (handout)
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Genes video & questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ecXD7cRn4o
REview mid-year assessment & answer questions
Be sure Google Classroom questions are finished. (due today by 4:00)
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Quiz over 12-2
Google Classroom Question
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Video DNA part 2 & questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4mYwsr9gGE
Quiz tomorrow over 12-2
Read pages 295-299 and take notes
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Quizlet to study: https://quizlet.com/200730168/12-1-and-12-2-biology-flash-cards/
Quiz over section 12-1
Vocab activity
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoERVSWKmGk&t=24s & worksheet
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Video on history of DNA discovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCUce36Ganc
Draw names for scientists & do research on their discovery
Present findings
Quizlet to prepare for quiz: https://quizlet.com/199776927/discovery-of-dna-flash-cards/
Quiz over section 12-1.
Do Google Classroom questions for homework.
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Finish mid-year assessment
When finished, read pages 287-294 and take notes.
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Mid-year assessment
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Finish presentations on genetic disorders
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Presentations for genetics research project
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Genetics article & questions "Jake & Alice"
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Review test
Complete research project and share with Mrs. Elder (presentations begin on Monday)
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Test chapter 11
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Review for test with Bingo game
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Submit page 283 #1-23.
Work on study guide for chapter 11 test. Test is Thursday.
Work on research project (due Friday)
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Chapter review questions page 382 #1-23 all
Test on Thursday over chapter 11
Work on research (progress check today)
Genetics project due Friday
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Finish Meiosis foldable
Quiz over chapter 11
Work on research project
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Video on meiosis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16enC385R0w&t=205s
Meiosis foldable (use this link if you have trouble http://slideplayer.com/slide/3989656/)
Good research sites for genetic disorder project: https://www.genome.gov/10001204/
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Pass back papers
Notes on 11-3 and 11-5
Read 11-4 on your own and be sure you know vocab
Discuss requirements for genetics project (handout)
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No school due to extreme temperatures
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Quizlet for practice https://quizlet.com/170035464/prentice-hall-biology-chapter-11-flash-cards/
Decide on genetic research topic & submit to Mrs. Elder
Nearpod as a class
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Quiz over yesterday's reading
Google classroom assignment
Assignment with video
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Vocab Activity
Read 11-3 and 11-5 (very short) and take notes
Quiz over 11-1 and 11-2
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practice quiz (powerpoint)
Review questions over 11-1 (due today) and 11-2
Quiz tomorrow for a grade over 11-1 and 11-2
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Finish your notes
Read pages 267-269 and take notes as you read.
Punnett Square practice & homework (worksheet)
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Two short videos on Mendel and his experiments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoVeSncKFAYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWt1RFnWNzk&t=107s
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Video on Gregor Mendel & his experiments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoVeSncKFAY
Discussion & notes over section basics of genetics (see attachment)
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Start genetics unit--read pages 263-266 and take notes.
Write a paragraph about each of the following: Hardest part of high school, tough problem you are currently facing and answer biology question on back of paper. Why do we look like or have similar traits (artistic, athletic, etc) as others in our family? Explain.
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Make-up day for missing work or anyone who missed taking the final.
A RETEST FOR THE FINAL WILL NOT BE OFFERED.
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Final over chapter 8 & chapter 9.
NOTE: A RETEST IS NOT OFFERED FOR THE BIOLOGY FINAL.
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Review for final
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Study guide for final will be given to students. Review questions on chapter 9 page 237#1-10 (do aloud together as a class).
Honors--continue working on cellular respiration presentation
Final is Thursday over chapter 8 & 9.
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Video on photosynthesis & cellular respiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IJMRsTcwcg
Questions on Krebs Cycle & Electron Transport Chain (handout)
Quiz chapter 9
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Finish reading chapter 9 pages 226-231 and take notes.
vocab matching (if time)
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Need help on cellular respiration? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00jbG_cfGuQ
Handout with questions on yesterday's reading. Due tomorrow.
Quiz on MOnday over cellular respiration (notes may be used)
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Video of cellular respiration overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-fKQuZ8dco
Read section 9-1 in book and take notes.
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Trip to planetarium today
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Chapter 8 review questions page 217 #1-21
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Quizlet to study https://quizlet.com/187555266/photosynthesis-flash-cards/
Quiz over photosynthesis
Complete vocab page on back of the packet. Packet should be complete and submitted by the end of the day.
NO HOMEWORK OVER THE WEEKEND!
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Vocab activity. Second section of packet due at end of the hour. Take notes from powerpoint.
Video summarizing photosynthesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWqVgpAmf5I
Quiz tomorrow over photosynthesis
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Nearpod on photosynthesis: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/Q31MkY2RLu
Read pages 208-213 and complete photosynthesis packet
Quiz Friday over photosynthesis
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Video (take notes): http://www.bozemanscience.com/photosynthesis
Read pages 204-207 and do questions on handout.
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Read pages 201-203 and take notes.
Make a list of all biological processes involved in human growth and development with partner (group that lists the most will get extra credit)
Handout on questions about photosynthesis
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MOCSA presentation by Mrs. Arbaugh in theater
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Answer questions on Google Classroom
Quizlet to study https://quizlet.com/191500578/meiosis-flash-cards/
Quiz on meiosis at end of the class
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Meiosis art project
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Notes on meiosis
Be sure reading from yesterday's assignment & notes are complete (pages 275-278).
Venn diagram on differences between mitosis and meiosis
Handout with questions due Friday
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Kahoot to review for quiz.
Cell division quiz
Article on cells in the human body & questions
If time permits, start reading about meiosis p275-278 & take notes.
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Quiz tomorrow over cell cycle
Review stages of cell cycle with handout
Quizlet to study for tomorrow's quiz:https://quizlet.com/178308910/cell-growth-division-flash-cards/
Honors--continue working on microbiology epidemic presentation. Quick check today on your progress.
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Review quiz from Thursday.
Read pages 250-253 in book and answer questions on handout.
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Contest for EC--which group can come up with the greatest number of processes going on in the human body
Quiz over cell division
Honors--continue work on your microbiology project
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Ignore pages asking for group discussion or pair & share. This is an individual assignment. Be sure to use your first and last name when first logging onto it. Also, there's a quiz at the end so pay attention to what you're doing as you read through the information!
Quizlet to study for tomorrow's quiz: https://quizlet.com/206671452/cell-division-flash-cards/
Quizlet to study for retest chapter 7: https://quizlet.com/173098965/biology-chapter-7-cells-flash-cards/
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Contest for EC--which group can come up with the greatest number of processes going on in the human body
Handout on matching phases in mitosis to a picture
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Video on cell division: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdeXi9Gfpc
Handout with questions
Be sure Google classroom questions from Friday are submitted.
Quiz later this week over cell division.
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Assignment posted on Google Classroom on cell cycle
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Quiz over classifying organisms (students may use handwritten notes)
Classification game
Video posted on Google Classroom (only for those planning to retest chapter 7)
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Review test & answer questions
Video on taxonomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtiFxhsEKVc
Quiz tomorrow over classifying organisms (students may use notes)
Finish graphic organizer on domains & kingdoms
Classification game
Today's announcements: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxYecBCr0mhqSmdPSVVkNnVUQ1k/view
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Introduction to organization of living things
Video & notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGVgIcTpZkk
Domains & Kingdoms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwOlAqQoLk
Graphic organizer (due at end of the hour tomorrow)
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Test chapter 7 cells
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Check study guide. Review for Monday's test over chapter 7 cells.
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Trip to KU campus. Be sure study guide is complete.
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Finish end of chapter questions & do study guide.
page 197 #1-22 all
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Levels of organization video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZQMjZRv16E & handout
Start review questions page 197 #1-10.
Test on Monday, October 30.
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Review cell structures & organelles with graphic organizer
Vocab game
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Video & graphic organizer on movement across cell membrane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnE_hT3eN6g and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRi6uHDKeW4&disable_polymer=true
Lab on osmosis and 3 questions on page 187.
Be sure Google Classroom assignment from yesterday is finished.
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Quiz over cell structures
View cells alive to see the sizes of different microscopic structures: https://www.cellsalive.com/howbig.htm
Complete assignment posted on Google Classroom.
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Video on cell organelles & handout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8
Memory graphic organizer for cell structures
Quiz tomorrow over cell organelles
Quizlet to study: https://quizlet.com/33059367/organelles-flash-cards/
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Quiz over cell basics
Finish organelle diagram & submit
Be sure all three Google Classroom assignments are finished.
Video on organelle rap
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Google Classroom assignment: What's Inside a Cell? Mrs. Elder will pass out the diagrams. Color the organelles, label & write the function of each organelle on the paper. Quiz tomorrow over cell basics.
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Astronomy test for Mr. Funk
Cell Processes Pre-Test
Video on cell theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OpBylwH9DU&disable_polymer=true
Start Google Classroom assignments (code 53ptey)
Do the first two assignments posted on the Google Classroom.
Honors--start the third assignment posted on the Google Classroom.
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Trip to dome theater.
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Review astronomy pre-test and prepare for next week's presentation at the dome theater.
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Review chemistry test. Anyone who wishes to do a retakes (and meets qualifications) needs to do so either today or tomorrow. Practice chemistry vocab: https://quizlet.com/182074832/biology-prentice-hall-chapter-2-flash-cards/
Lab on enzymes. Handout with questions due at end of the hour.
Start unit on cells. All students need to join my Google Classroom with this code: 53ptey
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Trip to dome theater (astronomy lesson)
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Test chapter 2
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Review study guide & end of chapter questions
Game to review for test
Test on Monday over chapter 2
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Vocab activity
Study Guide (due tomorrow)
Video on bases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrPQv6QEI8Y
Be sure review questions p57 & 58 #1-24 are submitted today
Test on Monday over chapter 2
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Lab on acids/bases
Finish chapter review questions #1-24 (due tomorrow)
Assembly schedule today
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Quiz over chapter 2
Packet due today.
video to watch as a review of section 2-4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TStjgUmL1RQ
Try balancing equations as a class.
Do chapter review questions p.57 #1-24
6th hour--still need NaMari, Wesley & CJ to finish presentations
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Finish presentations on section 2-3 (organic compounds)
Read section 2-4 on chemical reactions & enzymes pages 49-53. Be sure to take notes as you read.
Vocab activity (if time)
Finish packet over chapter 2.
Quiz tomorrow over chapter 2.
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Quiz over section 2-3
Finish organic compounds presentation
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Video on Organic Compounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8WJ2KENlK0&t=189s
Divide into groups and prepare lesson on one of the 4 organic compound groups. Handout attached.
Finish section2-3 of handout
Quiz TOMORROW over section 2-3. STUDY PLEASE!
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Finish powerpoint and notes on water (attached)
Read pages 44-48.
Complete section 2-3 of packet.
Those who are absent due to the field trip need to read the powerpoint on their own.
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Video on properties of water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZScEgE55XTM&t=195s
Stations in lab on water
Show Mrs. Elder page 1 in packet is complete
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Read pages 40-43 and take notes. Discuss during class.
Presentation on water (see attached powerpoint)
Video on properties of water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZScEgE55XTM&t=195s
Questions on reading (handout)
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Early release schedule
Adopt-An-Element project due
Atom simulation exercise (one page only)
Read pages 40-43 and take notes
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Take a minute to review for quiz: https://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/elements-by-symbol-quiz
Chemical symbol quiz
Work on Adopt-An-Element project (due tomorrow)
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Bellringer--fill out concept map from yesterday's reading
Review chemical symbols & formulas
Start element project
Quiz over chemical symbols tomorrow
NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLASMA? CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE: https://www.livescience.com/54652-plasma.html
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Read pages 35-39 and take notes
videos on the atom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-3I1JGW-Ck
handout (questions on section 2-1)
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Freedom Walk (shortened class schedule)
Take pre-test for chemistry chapter
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Microscope quiz
Intro to chemistry discussion
Article & questions (due Monday)
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Review test for chapter 1
Remember, if you would like to take a retest over chapter 1, all requirements must be met (see syllabus) AND the retest must occur within one week of viewing your original test score.
Identify microorganisms in pond water
Use this link to help identify pond water organisms: http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/pond/index.html
Quiz over microscope
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Test chapter 1
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Be sure study guide is complete & checked
Review game
Test tomorrow over chapter 1
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Labor Day
NO SCHOOL
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NO SCHOOL TODAY
Professional Development for teachers
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Microscope lab (handout with directions)
Start page 31 #1-10 (we will continue working on it tomorrow). Test next Wednesday over ch 1.
Handout study guide and start working on it.
Safety contract returned?
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Trip to planetarium at Bradley Elementary
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Safety contract to sign (parent signature, too)
Microscope lab (intro)
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Quiz over reading
Submit yesterday's worksheet (section 1-2 and 1-3)
Read pages 24-28 and take notes (we are almost to the end of chapter 1)
Test next week over chapter 1
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Observation activity
Quiz over scientific method
Read section 1-3 and answer questions on handout
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Vocab activity
Identifying parts of the scientific method (handout)
Video on scientists who probably saved your life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSt6VPzJQ1U
Article on Louis Pasteur and questions (handout)
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For those of you who want more information on yesterday's eclipse, here's the nasa website devoted exclusively to news about the eclipse. https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/
Predict and discuss what would happen if our sun disappeared? Read the answer in this Popular Science article: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-07/if-sun-went-out-how-long-could-life-earth-survive
Today, we will read pages 8-14 in the textbook, take notes and do an activity with vocab. Video on spontaneous generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNByRghR6sw
Handout with questions due tomorrow (Wednesday)
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Powerpoint on scientific method
Handout on scientific method & questions
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE DURING 6TH HOUR TODAY!!!
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EARLY release day!
Read article on upcoming eclipse: http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-eclipse-watching-tips-20170815-htmlstory.html
Discuss article as a class.
Watch the following video on eclipse safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS45tOchYx4
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Reminder: BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT THIS EVENING 5:30 TO 7:00!!!
What is science? How makes science true?
Read pages 3 to 7 and take notes.
Short discussion on upcoming eclipse and video on safety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS45tOchYx4
Explanation of an eclipse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNH3akWXaV8&t=18s
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Finish pre-test
Book checkout from library
Return parent letter?
Subscribe to my website
TOMORROW is Back-To-School Night (remind your parents)
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Biology pre-test
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Smartboard game (get to know me)
Choices discussion & questions (due tomorrow)
Review classroom procedures
Directions for how to subscribe to webpage
Article on the microbiome & questions (due tomorrow)
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Introductions
Get to know me questionnaire
Who am I? (habits)
Choices discussion & questions
Take syllabus & parent letter home for signatures. Return with parent signature for a grade.
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Get-to-know-you activities and assessments on multiple intelligences, personality and learning styles.
Multiple Intelligence Test http://www.literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
Personality Color https://www.colorcode.com/choose_personality_test/
Learning Styles http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml
Write down your results for each test please.