Honors Biology 9th Grade Assignments
- Instructor
- Nicole Elder
- Term
- 2017-2018 School Year
- Department
- Science
- Description
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Honors biology is a science class which will focus on developing a deep body of knowledge about the structures, functions, and changes that differentiate living organisms from non-living systems. Students will learn 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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Read through lab page 81 and start project.
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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page 83 #1-25 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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Finish ecology presentations
Notes over chapter 3 (handout)
Start end of chapter review page 83 #1-25
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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 over 15-3
Start chapter review page 389 #1-27
Start study guide for chapter 15
Test next week
Finish corrections on Drosophila lab please--due tomorrow
Quizlet to start studying: 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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Google classroom questions (due today)
Article on well known scientific theories & laws: https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/scientific-experiments/10-scientific-laws-theories.htm
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
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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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To review transcription & translation, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG7uCskUOrA
Transcription & translation lab
Watch video for help with lab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ3eFDZzrog
Submit questions on page 315 #1-29
Submit lab write-up today for Drosophila
Complete study guide
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Chapter 12 review questions page 315 #1-29
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.
Lab write-up due tomorrow.
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Quiz over 12-4 and 12-5
Genetic engineering handout
Review questions at the end of chapter 12. Test next week!
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Quiz over 12-4 and 12-5
Honors--lab write-up due next week
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Read genetic engineering article
Skim through chapter 13 & briefly discuss
Video on how CRISPR works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BXYSGepx7Q
Lab write-up due at end of the week. See this website for specifics: https://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/labreport.html
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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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Fruit Fly lab experiments should be complete. We will do a lab write-up next week.
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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Notes on DNA replication(see link below)
DNA Double Helix replication activity (see link below)
Fruit fly lab experiments should be complete by end of this week. We will do a lab write-up next week.
Optional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kp9wiYMQUU&disable_polymer=true
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Work on virtual fruit fly lab. All experiments should be complete by Friday. We will do a lab write up next week.
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Quiz over 12-2
Google Classroom Question
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Fruit Fly lab
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Video on Chi-Squared: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXPBoFDqNVk
Vocab activity
Continue working on virtual fruit fly lab
Read section 12-2 and take notes
Need help or review? Watch these videos:
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Video on discovery of DNA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vm3od_UmFg
Continue working on virtual fly lab
Quiz over 12-1
Google Classroom questions due tomorrow
Optional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCUce36Ganc
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Start virtual fruit fly lab: http://sciencecourseware.org/vcise/drosophila/
class code is 18564519
Be sure to complete reading and notes for section 12-1.
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Mid-year assessment (progress monitoring)
Read pages 287-294 when finished & take notes
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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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Pedigree assignment
Submit page 283 #1-28.
Work on study guide for chapter 11 test. Test is Thursday.
Work on research project (due Friday)
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Articles related to genetics:
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Chapter review questions page 382 #1-28 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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Quiz over 11-3 and 11-5 reading
optional Quizlet 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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Work on review questions 11-1 and 11-2 (due tomorrow)
monohybrid & dihybrid worksheet due today
Read pages 270-274 and 279-280 and take notes.
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Review questions over 11-1 and 11-2 (both due Wednesday)
Quiz tomorrow for a grade over 11-1 and 11-2
Monohybrid & Dihybrid cross questions
Be sure to submit lab from Friday
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Finish your notes
Read pages 267-269 and take notes as you read.
Punnett Square practice & homework (worksheet)
Lab on page 268 and questions
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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
Continue working on presentation
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Finish reading chapter 9 pages 226-231 and take notes.
Work on presentation of cellular respiration (due next Thursday)
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Start working on your slide show for elementary students (due Thursday, Dec 14).
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 Mnday over cellular respiration (notes may be used)
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Video on cellular respiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh2P5CmCC0M
Read section 9-1 on cellular respiration and take notes. Answer questions at end of the reading verbally with Mrs. Elder at end of the hour.
Begin presentation for elementary age students on cellular respiration. Mrs. Elder will give you a handout with requirements.
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Trip to planetarium today
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Chapter 8 review questions page 217 #1-24
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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 (Taboo game with chapter 8 vocab)
Two Nearpods to complete:
Quiz tomorrow over chapter 8 photosynthesis
Need help? Try this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWqVgpAmf5I
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Finish sharing info about scientists and photosynthesis related topics. Finish reading chapter on photosynthesis (pages 207-213). Complete photosynthesis packet. Quiz Friday over photosynthesis (honors will have an essay question for quiz)
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Research one of the scientists found on page 204 and share info with the class. Read pages 204-207 and complete questions on handout.
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Finish presentations on microbiology topic
Read pages 201-203, take notes and answer questions on handout
Do question on bottom of page 203 (Focus on the BIG idea question)
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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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Presentations on microbiology topics
Discuss article on stem cells in teeth.
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Presentation on microbiology topic
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Last day to work on presentation during class. We will present tomorrow and Friday.
Article on stem cells http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/26/health/dental-stem-cell-banking/index.html
Read 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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Continue working on microbiology epidemic presentation.
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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Nearpod (advanced): https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/WlUUnt1tMu
Continue working on your microbiology project. Any changes in topics must be made by end of the day on Thursday.
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Handout on matching up phases of mitosis with the appropriate picture, labeling structures, etc.
Discuss microbiology worldwide epidemic project, pick topics, handout on requirements. Any changes in topics must be made by Thursday.
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Be sure Google classroom questions from Friday are submitted. Video on cell division & handout.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFdeXi9Gfpc&disable_polymer=true
Quiz later this week over cell division.
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Finish dichotomous key & test it
Assignment posted on Google Classroom
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Quiz over classification
Dichotomous key powerpoint & video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7tuIZd4Sw&t=48s
Classification activity
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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 the chapter questions page 197 #1-29. Do study guide.
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Levels of organization video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZQMjZRv16E & handout
Start questions at end of the chapter page 197 #1-19.
Test on Monday, October 30 over chapter 7.
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Active transport video & handout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPAZvs4hvGA&t=551s&disable_polymer=true
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Posters due today.
Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRi6uHDKeW4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRi6uHDKeW4&t=122s
Complete assignment titled "Movement Across a Cell Membrane" on Google Classroom.
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Work on poster--disease caused by malfunctioning organelle
Poster is due on Wednesday
View cells under microscope
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Work on poster--disease caused by malfunctioning organelle
Poster is due on Wednesday
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Quiz over cell basics
Start research on disease caused by malfunctioning organelle (handout). Topics may be chosen as early as 7:30 AM. Topics will be picked on a first come, first served basis.
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Continue working on Google Classroom organelle assignment. Mrs. Elder will pass out the diagrams. Color them, label the organelles & write the function of each.
Research various diseases caused by malfunctions/abnormalities of the organelles. Pick one and begin research on the disease for a presentation (next week). We will discuss requirements and details soon.
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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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Chapter 2 Study Guide (due tomorrow)
vocab activity
video on bases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrPQv6QEI8Y
Test on Monday over chapter 2
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Lab on acids/bases
Finish chapter review questions #1-29 (due today)
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Paragraph on greatest chemical reaction due today
Video chemical reactions & handout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6wpNhyreDE
Start end of chapter review page 57 & 58 #1-29. Test on Monday over chapter 2.
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Quiz over chapter 2 (open note)
Video on the most important chemical reactions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4CMnT2-ao
Research on what you view as the most important chemical reaction and why. Write a paragraph naming your most important reaction & explanation of why.
Document for info on chemical reactions in the human body: file:///Users/nelder/Downloads/RSC%20Introduction%20to%20body%20chemistry.pdf
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Presentations on various topics related to water.
Be sure section 2-3 on handout is complete & show to Mrs. Elder.
Video on organic compounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8WJ2KENlK0&t=189s
Quiz tomorrow over chapter 2.
Article on William Prout (only if interested): https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Prout
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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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Stations in lab on water & vocab
Presentation on water (attached)
Be sure Nearpod is complete (JBCRK)
Research water as a resource with partner for a short presentation to class. Topics are desalination, Ogallala aquifer, water sanitation system, where is it located, conserving water, toxins & pollution
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Be sure chemical equation worksheet is submitted.
Video on properties of water: http://www.sciencemusicvideos.com/the-properties-of-water/
Try some of the experiments with water in the lab.
Nearpod to complete: https://share.nearpod.com/vsph/DHyBpI0qMu
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Quiz on chemical symbols
Atom simulation is due
Chemical equations lesson & handout (video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7ckfeRjjvI)
Article on how to break apart an atom: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-are-elements-broken-d/?print=true
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Finish atom simulation & complete handout
Balancing chemical equations lesson & handout
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Video on the atom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOHYT5q5lhQ
Build an atom simulation & handout (simulation is attached)
handout (questions on section 2-1)
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Freedom Walk (shortened class schedule)
Take pre-test for chemistry chapter
Read pages 35-39 and take notes.
Write paragraph on how chemistry is related to biology.
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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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Finish presentations on branches of science. Finish page 31 #1-31. Test next Wednesday over chapter 1.
Hand out study guide, but it is not due until end of the hour on Tuesday. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Microscope lab page 29 #1-4
View 3 other prepared slides (your choice of bacteria, single celled organisms, plants, animals, etc) and complete drawings on the back of your paper.
Start chapter review on page 31 (do #1-10 today and we will finish it on Thursday)
Test next Wednesday over chapter 1.
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Trip to planetarium at Bradley Elementary
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Present research on various branches of science
Safety contract
Microscope lab
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Quiz over reading
Finish reading the chapter (pages 24-28) and take notes.
Research a branch of science (students will draw) and answer the following questions. Visuals are not necessary for this project but students will not be penalized if they are included. We will present findings on Monday.
Branch of Science Research Project
1. What is it? Give details on what is studied in this branch of science.
1. What is it? Give details on what is studied in this branch of science.
2. What kind of jobs are available in this branch? Are they in demand?
3. What kind of education do you need to pursue a career in this field? (college, votech, field experience, etc).
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Observation activity
Quiz over scientific method
Research on 2 scientists who probably saved your life (one paragraph on each person)
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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)
Find 2 additional scientists who made major contributions to the medicine. Write a paragraph about each one on the back of your Louis Pasteur 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
On your own, read pages 8-14 and take notes. Watch the following video on spontaneous generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNByRghR6sw
Using the tips from yesterday's reading, skim through the following research articles. We will discuss as a class.
Want to search for a research article on your own? Try this website: https://www.nature.com/srep/browse-subjects
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Powerpoint on scientific method
Handout & questions on scientific method
Read the following articles on tips for reading about scientific research. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.
On Tuesday, we will look at a couple of published scientific research studies and understand the findings.
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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
Submit short explanation on the origin of vaccines (yesterday's assignment)
What makes science true? Discuss as a class.
Video on how we know science is true: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGFO0kdbZmk
Short video on upcoming 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.