Enrichment/Extra Credit
There will be opportunities for enrichment and extra credit in biology. Check this tab for more information about available opportunities.
Updated 4/18/20
UNIT 07: Genetics
There are two opportunities for enrichment this unit. You may complete both activities.
Family Pedigree
Up to 6% on the Unit Test
Due Sunday, May 3, 2020 (all classes)
Genetics and Our Food
Up to 6% on the Unit Test
Due Sunday, May 3, 2020 (all classes)
There are two parts to this activity. First, watch the video Popped Secret: The Mysterious Origin of Corn and participate in the discussion. Second, you are to research a vegetable, grain, or tuber that we consume. You are to create a presentation for the class on what you discovered. See the detailed directions below.
Part 1 - Watch the Video and Participate in the Discussion (10 pts)
Part 2 - Genetics and Our Food - Where did it come from? (15 pts)
PAST ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA CREDIT PROJECTS:
Unit 06 DNA and Protein Synthesis
Thursday is Down Syndrome Awareness Day
03.21
If you wear crazy or mismatched socks on Thursday, you will receive an additional 3% on the last unit test. Students in CD1 & E1 will need to show their crazy socks sometime during the day.
UNIT: 06 DNA & Protein Synthesis (Enrichment)
Book Club
UNIT: 05 Cell Reproduction (Enrichment)
Mitosis Animation Project
(replaces quiz)
Read the directions below.
Turn in your product through Google Classroom.
UNIT: 04 Cellular Chemistry Enrichment & Extra Credit Opportunities
Extra Credit/Enrichment: Plasma Membrane Disorders
Starts 12/6/18 and ends 12/21/18
Extra Credit/Enrichment: Holiday Tree Organelle Ornaments
Starts 12/6/18 and ends 12/14/18
UNIT: 03 Cellular Structures Enrichment Opportunity!
Cell Structures Model
ALTERNATIVE ASSIGNMENT
Starts 11/14/18
Ends 12/4/18 CD1/E1
Ends 12/5/18 FG2
Ends 12/7/18 CD2
Read the directions.
Research the protein synthesis organelles and create a model
Present the model in class
CREDIT: This is NOT extra credit. This is an alternative to taking the quiz on protein synthesis to be held during the unit 03 cellular structures.
Directions and Scoring:
Cell Theory Scientists
EXTRA CREDIT
Starts 11/09/18
Ends 11/20/18 CD1/E1
Ends 11/27/18 CD2/FG2
Sign-up for a scientist is required.
Limited 8 per class period!
Signing up and NOT completing
the task will result in losing 8% on the test!
Sign-up for a scientists (limited availability)
Research and create a poster
Present the scientist to the class
November 27 or 28
CREDIT: 8% added to the Cellular Structures quiz to be held in late November
Directions and Scoring:
Collection created in October during LEAD
Creating a leaf collection is an easy way to look at biodiversity. Get started today! Read more about creating your leaf collection!
Ends Friday, 10/12/18
No sign up needed
Enrichment - Insect Collection
Insect Displays created in October during LEAD
Insect collections are a classic biology activity. It doesn't take too much to create an insect collection. Get started here! Read the Quick Start Guide.
Sign-up is now closed.
Enrichment - Book Club
Starts September 11 online
What does it take to become a scientist? What must one do to have a career in science? What opportunities are there for you as a scientist?
These are some of the questions that can be answered by reading the book Letters to a Young Scientist written by E. O. Wilson.