HONORS+BIOLOGY+CLASS+CALENDAR+2011-12


 * HONORS BIOLOGY CLASS CALENDAR 2011-12**

** PLEASE NOTE: ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE **

** HIGHLIGHTED IN ORANGE **
**WEB RESOURCES THAT STUDENTS SHOULD LOOK AT HOME** **ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW**

=** SECOND SEMESTER **=


 * FOURTH QUARTER **


 * WEEK SIX **
 * Mon. May 7 **



Activity: Overshooting the Carrying Capacity

ecology review
 * Tues. May 8 **

populations quiz


 * Wed. May 9 **


 * Thurs. May 10 **


 * Fri. May 11 **

Review Plants and Animals test Complete Energy Flow and Nutrients powerpoint
 * WEEK FIVE **
 * Mon. Apr. 30 **


 * Tues. May 1 **

Video: "Kilowatt Ours" Biology focus: health effects of coal-fired power plants Two written essays after watching section of this video
 * Wed. May 2 **


 * Thurs. May 3 **


 * Fri. May 4 **

**WEEK FOUR** **Mon. Apr. 23** Review sheet handed out for TEST on THURSDAY



**Tues. Apr. 24** The Nitrogen Cycle from an aquatic perspective []

We played the Nitrogen Cycling game Post-activity question sheet due tomorrow

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SITE AT HOME SOMETIME THIS WEEK Windows to the Universe - The Nitrogen Cycle http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Life/nitrogen_cycle.html

**Wed. Apr. 25**

**Thurs. Apr. 26** TEST ON PLANTS, ANIMALS AND ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

**Fri. Apr. 27** Guest presenter

**WEEK THREE**

**Mon. Apr. 16** Biology Textbook - Chapter 34 - Animal Behavior Section assessment 34-1 (p.876) 1-6 Section assessment 34-2 (p.882) 1-6 Chapter assessment - Reviewing content (1-10) write statement with correct answer.

**Tues. Apr. 17**

**Wed. Apr. 18** Animal Behavior quiz Begin research on Animal poster project - complete at home - DUE: WED. APRIL 25

**Thurs. Apr. 19** no class today

**Fri. Apr. 20**

**WEEK TWO**

**Mon. Apr. 9** Easter break

**Tues. Apr. 10** Outdoor Tree Lab. Complete data sheet and accompanying questions. Due this Friday - the latest.

**Wed. Apr. 11** Introduction to Animals ppt. Students given 2-sided plant "quiz" to work on at home. We will go over this tomorrow in class

**Thurs. Apr. 12** Go over plant quiz Complete animal powerpoint

**Fri. Apr. 13**

**WEEK ONE** **Mon. Mar. 26** Dissection of a Flower activity

**Tues. Mar. 27** Video: The Secret Life of Plants - flowers

**Wed, Mar. 28** Common assessment

**Thurs. Mar. 29**

Energy from Shale: How fracking works

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Tell them you are a concerned high school student in Chapel Hill and give reasons for your concern.

Here are some web sites that provide information about fracking and the consequences:

Gasland movie web site

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EPA web site on Natural Gas Extraction

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Food and Water Watch

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Send an email to NC-DENR expressing your views on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Emails must be received by April 2nd. shale_gas_comments@ncdenr.gov

**Fri. Mar. 30** Outdoor leaf identification lab


 * THIRD QUARTER **

**WEEK TEN** **Mon. Mar. 19** Textbook work

**Tues. Mar. 20**

**Wed. Mar. 21** View and take notes on the following two powerpoints. This is a review. You will take a Common Assessment test next week on Wednesday March 28th. It will cover the topics of Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration and ATP and energy. I will provide the note packets for each powerpoint, but feel free to print them out if you wish to begin early.

**Thurs. Mar. 22**

**WEEK NINE** **Mon. Mar. 12** Strawberry DNA Lab

**Tues. Mar. 13** Review of Photosynthesis

**Wed. Mar. 14**

**Thurs. Mar. 15** No class today

**Fri. Mar. 16** Nature scavenger hunt

**WEEK EIGHT** **Mon. Mar. 5**

Protist video [] More on Protists http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio106/protista.htm

**Tues. Mar. 6** Textbook: Section assessment questions: 22-1, 22-2 and 22-3 Fern and Conifer Life cycle diagram

**Wed. Mar. 7** Protist Microscope lab Reading and Questions from "Book of Life"

**Thurs. Mar. 8**

**Fri. Mar. 9** Guest presenter - Dr. Salvadore Nares

**WEEK SEVEN** **Mon. Feb. 27** BODY STORY (Episode 7; parts 3 & 4) Allergic reaction to a wasp sting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t12vrFTMKUE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Yc5lkbdG-4&feature=BFa&list=PLC86D5630BA9F032B&lf=results_video

We will watch this in class and have a class discussion tomorrow. The questions below will guide the discussion.


 * HOMEWORK**: Immunology and Disease enrichment questions. Questions handed out in class today. File for questions is below. Type or neatly print or write responses. DUE ON FRIDAY MARCH 3



**Tues. Feb. 28**

**Wed. Feb. 29**

**Thurs. Mar. 1**

**Fri. Mar. 2**

**WEEK SIX** **Tues. Feb. 21**

**WEEK FIVE** **Mon. Feb. 13** **DNA CASE STUDY DUE** ** DNA, RNA and Proteinsynthesis Quiz **

**Tues. Feb. 14**

**Online Genetic Engineering slide show** **http://www.slideshare.net/walajtys/biology-chapter-13-genetic-engineering** Notes handed out

**Wed. Feb. 15** **MEDIA CENTER** Go through the powerpoint (below) on Genetic Engineering and take notes using the sheet handed to you (file is below link to powerpoint) When finished, view the slide show on bulldogs from the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/11/22/magazine/mag-27bulldog-slideshow.html Then read the accompanying article http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/magazine/can-the-bulldog-be-saved.html?_r=1 Answer the following questions about the article:
 * BULLDOG ARTICLE FROM N.Y. TIMES**

1. List and briefly describe the health issues and difficulties bulldogs face. (answers are throughout whole article) 2. What is the lifespan of the typical bulldog? 3. Why doesn't the American Kennel Society (AKC) pressure the Bulldog Club of America to change its standards for bulldogs? 4. What is it that attracts people to bulldogs and want to own them as pets? 5. What is anthropomorphic selection? If you have a pet, how does it apply to you and your family? 6. Describe the skull and teeth of a bulldog. 7. What problems do bulldogs have eating? What was developed by the Royal Canin Society to remedy this problem? 8. Describe the origin and history of the bulldog. 9. What to Connie Chambers comments on page 7. 10. Describe the "Leavitt Bulldog." 11. Should the standards for bulldogs be changed? Defend your response. 12. What would you tell a friend who wants to get a bulldog for a pet?

**Thurs. Feb. 16** **MEDIA CENTER**

Media Center research next Tuesday and Wednesday See hand out (1/2 page) instructions for Disease Wanted poster

MAYO Clinic list of diseases [] Medicine.Net - "We bring doctor's knowledge to you." [] Center for Disease Control and Prevention []
 * __RESOURCES__:**

**Fri. Feb. 17** Discussion: Bulldog article Go over Case Study - DNA
 * IN CLASSROOM**

**WEEK FOUR** **Mon. Feb. 6** Go over Genetics Worksheet #2 (handed back) The Secret of Life - Discovery of DNA structure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf0YXnAFBs8 CASE STUDY - DNA Due Monday Feb. 13

**Tues. Feb. 7**

Video: The Secret of Life - Discovery of DNA structure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWNqMm_GR-g

What Makes a Firefly Glow http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/firefly/

**Wed. Feb. 8**

**Thurs. Feb. 9** Go over "DNA History and Structure Enrichment assignment: Four open-ended questions on genetics Do not hand in - you will have to answer two of these questions on next test

**Fri. Feb. 10** Activity: Candy DNA model building with questions STUDY FOR PROTEINSYNTHESIS QUIZ - MONDAY FEB. 13

**WEEK THREE**

**Mon. Jan. 30** **GENETICS TEST**

**Tues. Jan. 31**


 * HOMEWORK **


 * Chapter 12 assessment - p. 315 **
 * Reviewing concepts (1-10) - write out entire statement with correct answer **
 * Uncerstanding concepts (11-25) - thorough answers **
 * Due Friday Feb. 3 **


 * Inside the Brain - an interactive tour **
 * How the brain works and is affected by Alzeimers **


 * http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_4719.asp **
 * Take notes on each slide **
 * DUE TUES FEB. 7th **


 * Watch this very short (less than 1 minute video on DNA replication **

**Wed. Feb. 1**





**Thurs. Feb. 2** Continue with yesterday's lesson

Supplementary powerpoint

**Fri. Feb. 3** Review of Photosynthesis - Tutorial

http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/translation/translation.htm

Today Show segment on tracing ancestors []

Human Ancestry simplified []

**WEEK TWO** ** GENETICS TEST MONDAY JANUARY 39 ** **Mon. Jan. 23**

**Tues. Jan. 24 and Wed. Jan. 25** CBS Special on Huntington's Disease http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65xf1olEpQM

Cystic Fibrosis documentary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Twjg7v-pTO4

Dwarfism "Big Enough" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFhMolRQJjo

Sickle Cell Disease animation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4-c3hUhhyc

Hemophilia, the Royal Disease http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmQwMllhCUM

Kristen Powers You Tube segment on raising money for Huntington's Disease project http://www.indiegogo.com/twitchdocumentary

**GENETICS TEST REVIEW**


**Thurs. Jan. 26** No class today

**Fri. Jan. 27** Sickle Cell Blood Lab

**IN PREPARATION FOR THE TEST ON MONDAY**

BLOOD TYPING - HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM This is a great interactive that will reinforce your understanding of blood types []

MORE ON BLOOD TYPING http://waynesword.palomar.edu/aniblood.htm

PUNNET SQUARE AND PEDIGREE PRACTICE

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**WEEK ONE**

**Wed. Jan. 18**


**Students received a packet "Patterns of Inheritance"** **Work on this at home and bring to class on Monday January 23**
 * We will go over it in class but it must be completed at home. Have a parent sign the front of the packet once you've completed it. **

**Thurs. Jan. 19** Below are the links you will need: [] [] [] [] []
 * Computer activity - Karyotyping**

Fri. Jan. 20

 * WEEK TEN **

**Mon. Jan. 9**
Here are several online resources for practicing punnet squares **Genetics Practice Problems** The one below gives you immediate feedback [] Punnett Square Practice Page This one goes over the problems step-by-step []

Animation showing the stages of meiosis []

** Tues. Jan. 10 ** HOMEWORK: due tomorrow Textbook questions: p. 266 (1-6) (complete sentences) p. 269 (1-5) (complete sentences)

We went over this worksheet today (answers and punnet squares on board) We watched this video: Meiosis video (nicely done!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ncSrJOwME&feature=related

Here's a fun one to watch at home: Meiosis Square Dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKXAdwCibsA&feature=related

HOMEWORK - DUE WEDNESDAY p. 274 (1-5) p. 278 (1-5) p. 280 (1-4)

**Wed. Jan.11** I'm not sure how to describe this one. Let's just say you will be working with a partner and discovering how chromosomes are combined to produce a unique baby.
 * BABY FACE ACTIVITY**

**Thurs. Jan. 12**

**Fri. Jan. 13**



Blood Typing Game []

__** WEEK NINE **__

** Tues. Jan. 3 ** Guns, Germs and Steel

**Wed. Jan. 4** continue watching Guns.Germs and Steel

**Thurs. Jan. 5** Punnet square practice problems (2 sheets)

Do second sheet for homework - due Monday

**Fri. Jan. 6** finish watching Guns, Germs and Steel

=__ **WEEK EIGHT** __= Photosynthesis and Respiration quiz (similar to take home quiz)
 * Mon. Dec. 19 **

Holiday party Bring desserts Home made ginger ale and root beer
 * Tues. Dec. 20 **

BEGIN CHRISTMAS BREAK
 * Wed. Dec. 21**

__ **WEEK SEVEN** __
 * Mon. Dec. 12 **


 * Tues. Dec **** . 13 **


 * Wed. Dec. 14**
 * Cell Division quiz**

Calorimetry lab
 * Thurs. Dec. 15**

Making ginger ale and root beer
 * Fri. Dec. 16**

__ **WEEK SIX** __ Textbook work
 * Mon. Dec. 5 **

Textbook work continued
 * Tues. Dec. 6 **

Cell division study guide
 * Wed. Dec. 7**

no class today
 * Thurs. Dec. 8**

Video: Miracle of Life Online study guide for mitosis
 * Fri. Dec. 9**

__ **WEEK FIVE** __ Hand back work. Go over common assessment.
 * Mon. Nov. 28 **

http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_krogh_biology_3/0,8750,1135943-,00.html http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072437316/student_view0/chapter10/animations.html# http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/photosynthesis.html http://www.wiziq.com/tutorials/photosynthesis __ADVANCED__ http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/biobookps.html http://www.life.illinois.edu/crofts/bioph354/lect20.html
 * Tues. Nov. 29 **
 * Photosynthesis tutorials and animations**


 * Wed. Nov. 30**

Continuation of powerpoint. Copy text for several diagrams in the textbook projected on the screen
 * Thurs. Dec. 1**

The Way Life Works - Cellular Respiration Labeling of diagrams.
 * Fri. Dec. 2**

__** WEEK FOUR **__


 * Mon. Nov. 21 **




 * Tues. Nov. 22**



Students worked on Study guide for Chapter 8 (photosynthesis side)

Here is a link to more web resources: PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND AUTOTROPHS


 * THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENTS **

1. Biology textbook: p.217 (1-10) and p.219 (1-9) - Write out each of the nine multiple choice questions with the correct answer. These questions will be included in the next test.

**2. WEB QUEST DUE WED. NOV. 30**



**What is ATP?** []
===**ATP Synthase the Movie**: []=== ALTERNATE LINK: Since the above requires a Plug In - try this one: [] ===**What is Photosynthesis?** []=== ===**The Light reaction of Photosynthesis**: []=== ===**The Dark reaction of Photosynthesis:** []===

**Overview of Photosynthesis labeling:**
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 * What is Cellular Respiration?: []**

**How Glycolysis works:**
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__**Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast:**__
===**[|http://www.indiana.edu/~oso/animations/glycolysis%20simplified.html]**===

__**Overview of Cellular Respiration Labeling:**__
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__** WEEK THREE **__ Inspection of Bacteria samples Comparison of Mouthwash Brands Lab - set up
 * Mon. Nov. 14 - Case Study #3 is due **



Complete powerpoint from Monday then look at very short powerpoint on the two cell types
 * Tues. Nov. 15**

Cells and Cell Organelle practice quiz due today We will go over the practice quiz

Complete bacteria lab - observe evidence of the effectiveness of four different mouthwashes

COMPREHENSIVE TEST The grade will not count, however it may be used as a __replacement grade__ if it is higher than another test grade this quarter.
 * Wed. Nov. 16**

"I have Who has" review for cells quiz Chapter 7 study guide due today
 * Thurs. Nov. 17**

CELLS AND ORGANELLES TEST There are two essay questions which should be completed for homework. Go to this link for the essay questions:
 * Fri. Nov. 18**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WYHD62Y

NEXT WEEK: Photosynthesis study guide and next case study handed out

__** WEEK TWO **__ Microscope quiz
 * __ Tues. Nov. 8 __**

**HOMEWORK**
Look at the powerpoint below and record notes on the accompanying sheet

**__Wed. Nov. 9__** Finish Intro to Cells Powerpoint Microscope Lab

__**Thurs. Nov. 10**__ Collect bacteria for lab on Monday Complete Microscope Lab

**HOMEWORK: Complete Case Study #3 - Due Monday** **Cells Practice Test - complete and bring to class on Wednesday** **Cells Study guide - complete and bring to class on Wednesday**

__** WEEK ONE **__


 * Mon. Oct. 31**

Glean information about Earth history and geologic time periods through examination of large geologic time lines made by students from previous Earth Science classes
 * Tues. Nov. 1**

Life on Earth book - pp.184-185 Diagram showing sequence of events related to Biology on the early Earth
 * Wed. Nov. 2**

ALL ABOUT CELLS WEB QUEST - 2 DAYS IN SCHOOL - COMPLETE AT HOME
 * Thurs. Nov. 3**

SCRAPBOOKS NEEDED!! //Before getting started on this web assignment, take what you did in class on Wednesday and tape it on to the next blank page in your scrapbook. This will be followed by "All About Cells"//

INSTRUCTIONS://Follow the instructions below in order. Do all of your work in your scrapbook. Just use pencil for now and use colored pencil or fine-tipped markers over the weekend. If you prefer to type (or if I suggested that you type) please do so and print it). You can then cut each section and tape it in the appropriate place.//

MAIN RESOURCE: Cells Alive web site YOUR MAIN TITLE SHOULD READ: "__All About Cells__" Put each of the topics headings (numbered below) in your scrapbook with the work just below it.

1. "How Big Interactive" http://www.cellsalive.com/howbig.htm Make a list of the objects shown on the head of a pin and next to its name write down the width of the object in micrometers or nanometers 2. "Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells" http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/3dcell.htm write the definitions of each in your scrapbook, Draw and label a bacterial cell structure. 3. "Animal Cell" http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm Neatly sketch and label the entire animal cell. 4, "Animal Cell organelles" Click on each organelle listed, one at a time. Print the organelle's name as a heading and then neatly sketch the organelle. Add text describing its function and anything else interesting about it. Note that not all organelles on the list are in plant cells. You will have to know which ones are unique to either plant or animal cell. 5. "Plant Cell" http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm Neatly sketch and label the entire plant cell. 6. "Plant Cell organelles" Follow the instructions for step #4. There are only a few organelles that are specific to plants cells and are not found in animal cells. Do only those organelles. 7. "Lipid Bi Layer" Draw diagram and add captions and text. //THIS IS A GREAT ANIMATION THAT SHOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LIPID BI LAYER IN CELLS// http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~clt011/flash/samples/liposomes.swf

The Virtual Cell web site http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/tour/cell/cell.htm Animal Cell interactive http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP11403 Drag and drop cell organelles http://www.zerobio.com/drag_gr11/organell.htm Comparison of animal and plant cells http://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/cell_structure/cell_structure.htm
 * COOL ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ON THE CELL**

Continue with previous day
 * Fri. Nov. 4**

**HOMEWORK:** http://shs.westport.k12.ct.us/mjvl/biology/microscope/microscope.htm
 * - Case study #3 - DUE MON. NOV. 14**
 * - Watch Microscope tutorial - QUIZ ON TUTORIAL - TUES. NOV. 8**

**__ WEEK TEN __** Review of water notes Penny Lab
 * Mon. Oct. 24**


 * Tues. Oct. 25**

Here are the answers to the study guide. Note corrections and added information in red.
 * Wed. Oct. 26**

Biochemistry Test
 * Thurs. Oct. 27**


 * __WEEK NINE__ **
 * Mon. Oct. 17**



Go over Biochemistry test
 * Tues. Oct. 18**

Lab: Testing for Macromolecules in Food I do not have an electronic copy of this lab to upload
 * Wed. Oct. 19**

No seventh period today
 * Thurs. Oct. 20**


 * Fri. Oct. 21**

Look at the Properties of Water powerpoint and take notes Below is a link to a diagram on dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis Understand the distinction between the two processes http://thepeaceorg.tripod.com/organic/id8.html
 * WEEKEND HOMEWORK**

**'THE NEXT TEST WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 26**
**__ WEEK EIGHT __**

__**Mon. Oct. 10**__

NOVA video: Dogs Uncoded http://video.pbs.org/video/1634377233/#

NOVA video: Dogs and More Dogs http://www.ovguide.com/movies_tv/nova_dogs_and_more_dogs.htm

__** HOMEWORK **__ Review the powerpoint below and read through the section summary. This powerpoint is entitled The Chemistry of Life. It gives a general overview of the topics covered in chapter 2 of our textbook. These topics include: - atoms and isotopes - periodic table of the elements, - chemical bonds - the water molecule and solutions - acids, bases and pH - the four types of organic (carbon) compounds - enzymes and their functions Instructions: Develop an outline of the topics covered in the powerpoint and write down questions you have (or muddy points) under the part of the outline for each section. Develop this outline so it helps YOU. There is no right or wrong way to do it. What you are attempting to do is organize your information. This is the material we are covering in class this week and next week. There is a lot of information and it can get quite challenging. It is important that you study this information at home and create your outline so you are better prepared when we go over it in class. Below is the powerpoint that briefly reviews the topics listed above. Below is a chapter summary that should aid in your understanding of the material.



__**Tues. Oct. 11**__

__**Wed. Oct. 12**__ Bondo activity

__**Thurs. Oct. 13**__

__**Fri. Oct. 14**__


 * __WEEK SEVEN__ **
 * __ QUIZ ON THURSDAY - NATURAL SELECTION, EVOLUTION AND CHANGE OVER TIME __ **

__**Mon. Oct. 3**__ Finish Evidence for Evolution Lab. Packets are due Wednesday Oct. 5. Complete for homework. Come to class at lunch if you need more time at a center. I am no longer requiring an essay. Answer questions in order. Please type answers and be THOROUGH for maximum points. Demonstrate that you are THINKING about the question/topic. **Due date is MON. OCT. 17**
 * CASE STUDY #2**

__**Tues. Oct. 4**__ Go over Darwin's Dangerous Idea notes Go over Study guide for Evolution unit

__**Wed. Oct. 5**__ Review activity (in groups) using textbook as resource For each set of three words related to evolution make a plausible sentence.

__**Thurs. Oct. 6**__ Entire class review in outdoor classroom

__**Fri. Oct. 7**__ Evolution quiz After quiz: get textbook and review Chapter 2

__**Mon. Sept. 26**__ Finished watching "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" []
 * __WEEK SIX__ **

__**Tues. Sept. 27**__

__**Wed. Sept. 28**__



__**Thurs. Sept. 29**__
 * no class today**

This lab will continue on Monday if more time needed
 * __Fri. Sept. 30__**


 * __ WEEK FIVE __**

Unit One test Study Guide for Evolution Unit (Ch. 15, 16, 17, 18) ** DUE FRIDAY SEPT. 30 **
 * __Mon. Sept 19__**


 * Tues. Sept. 20**


 * Wed, Sept 21**

Island Aviaries activity continued - ** FINISH FOR HOMEWORK - DUE TUES. SEPT. 27 (be mindful of rubric as you work on it - do your best!!) **
 * Thurs. Sept.22**

Video: Darwin's Dangerous Idea (accompanying notes - back of powerpoint notes from Wednesday)
 * Fri. Sept. 23**

**REMINDERS:** **Island Aviary** **Evolution Study Guide**

__ **WEEK FOUR** __ __**Fri. Sept. 16**__

__**REVIEW**__ 1. Answers to take home review quiz 2. Sample science fair project questions. Work with a partner to come up with a complete experiment that follows the scientific method. 3. Interpretation of graphs - good practice!! [] [|http://www.crcwater.org/onalaska/datainterp.html#30] []

__**Thurs. Sept. 15**__ **REVIEW FOR UNIT 1 TEST**

__**Wed. Sept. 14**__ ACTIVITY: Tools of Biology

Use this link for pictures and information about the tools of biology: []

Below is a short read on the characteristics of life with information on viruses:

Below is an outline of Unit One with guided questions and useful web links:



__**Tues. Sept. 13**__ LAB: Is Yeast Alive?

__**Mon. Sept. 12**__
 * TOPIC: What is Living?**

GAME: Fact or Fiction?

__ **WEEK THREE** __

Read through the packet with your group and follow directions. This work should be done in your scrapbook. Finish for homework (Due Monday). Please bring the packet back to class.
 * __Fri. Sept. 9__**
 * THINK TANK CHALLENGE:**Poison Ivy - Taking the Itch out of the Rash

__**Thurs. Sept. 8**__ Take notes and play bingo at the same time!
 * TOPIC:** Laboratory Safety
 * NOTES AND ACTIVITY:** Laboratory Safety Bingo

Work on case study if time left over after activity
 * __Wed, Sept. 7__**
 * ACTIVITY:** Finish Metric Olympics (I have a dentist appt. today and will not be in class)


 * __Tues. Sept. 6__**
 * ACTIVITY:** Metric Olympics (activity - work with Think Tank groups)

**DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16**
 * HOMEWORK: CASE STUDY #1** -


 * __WEEK TWO__ **

Objective: Critical thinking about science Class will be split up into two groups. One group will read a blog on the SI system of measurement. The other group will read a blog on steriods. Both are controversial issues in their own way. After 20 minutes of reading and discussion within each group, four students will volunteer to represent that group and present the issue and ideas generated during the discussion to the class. It is perfectly fine if the four students in each group do not agree.
 * __Fri. Sept. 2__**

**__Thurs. Sept 1__** reviewed the experiments - whole class





**__Wed. Aug. 31__** continue working on Evaluating Experiments activity with your THINK TANK group

**__Tues. Aug. 30__** Evaluate various experiments with your knowledge of the scientific method. THINK TANK groupings will be posted on white board. Each THINK TANK group will receive a set of experiments. You will need two days to complete this activity.

__**Mon. Aug 29**__ Assign numbers to each student for lab and THINK TANK groups. Reminder about student survey and parent emails. Go over tomorrow's activity. (I will be absent seventh period) Today: Review of the scientific method. Video clip: [|She's a witch]

** __END OF WEEK ONE__ **
Web site scavenger hunt. Finish for homework. Due Monday.
 * __Fri. Aug. 26__**

__**Thurs. Aug. 25**__ HOMEWORK: Student survey - please complete and submit online by Tues. Aug. 30 Here is the link to your survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/593YSMR

SUPPLIES FOR CLASS: THREE-RING BINDER, SCRAPBOOK, DRAWING KIT (optional)