Embedded Files
May 14
May 14
- In Class
- Genetics presentation and notes
- If you want to learn more about Genetics click here
- Punnett Square worksheet--DUE TODAY
- STUDY GUIDE FOR YOUR FINAL EXAM
- 1st period's semester exam is May 22, 10:30-12:00 AM
- 3rd period's semester exam is May 24, 10:30-12:00 AM
****If you will not be here for your class's final exam, please notify me ASAP so we can reschedule accordingly.
Homework: STUDY FOR YOUR FINAL EXAM
May 10
May 10
- In Class
- TURN IN MUTATIONS WORKSHEET
- TRADE AND GRADE DNA & Protein Synthesis Study Guide
- Genetics presentation and notes
- If you want to learn more about Genetics click here
- Punnett Square worksheet
- STUDY GUIDE FOR YOUR FINAL EXAM
Homework: KaHoot! assignment on google classroom--Due Tuesday!!
May 8
May 8
- In Class
- Mutations Worksheet Q&A (completion grade)
- Kahoot! on transcription/Translation
- If you want to learn more about Transcription & Translation click here
- DNA & Protein Synthesis Study Guide
Homework: DNA & Protein Synthesis Study Guide
May 6
May 6
- In Class
- DNA notes
- The Cell's Genetic Information worksheet--we'll go back and forth between Notes, Videos, and the Worksheet
- Kahoot! on transcription/Translation
- If you want to learn more about Transcription & Translation click here
- Open-note Quiz 10.6-10.16
Homework: Mutations Worksheet
May 2--OH MY GOSH IT'S MAY!
May 2--OH MY GOSH IT'S MAY!
- In Class
- DNA notes
Homework: Read and take notes: 10.6-10.9, 10.12, 10.15, 10.16 Open-note quiz next class!
April 30
April 30
- In class
- DNA Kahoot to check for understanding; Hershey Chase Kahoot for understanding
- Open-note Quiz
- Extracting DNA from strawberries
- DNA notes (if we still have time!)
Homework: Read and take notes on 10.1-10.4 in text book! Possible Open-note Pop Quiz next class.
April 26
April 26
- In class
- DNA notes
- Building a DNA molecule
- DNA Kahoot to check for understanding
Homework: Read and take notes on 10.1-10.4 in text book! Possible Open-note Pop Quiz next class.
April 24-TEST day
April 24-TEST day
- In class
- TEST
- Study Guide & vocab for new unit on DNA Structure and Replication
Homework: Mark the study guide for what you are already familiar with. And watch this video
April 18-Simp is sick-SUB day-Sorry! I miss you kiddos!
April 18-Simp is sick-SUB day-Sorry! I miss you kiddos!
- In class
- DUE TODAY AT END OF CLASS: Practice Test-complete answers on separate sheet of paper and turn in to sub
- Kahoot on photosynthesis
- Kahoot on respiration
Homework: Study for Photosynthesis/Respiration Assessment next class
April 16
April 16
- In class
- Anaerobic Respiration Chart
- Touch base on recent assignments
- Lactic Acid Activity
Homework: Study for Photosynthesis/Respiration Open-note Test April 18
April 12-SUB DAY--See google classroom for full instructions
April 12-SUB DAY--See google classroom for full instructions
April 10-SUB DAY
April 10-SUB DAY
College Board Handouts 3.7.1B an 3.7.1C
April 8
April 8
- In class--TURN IN SNAIL & ELODEA LAB
- Trade and Grade Photosynthesis Study Guide 2
- Try your root beer.
Homework: Respiration Study Guide 2 - DUE April 16; Photosynthesis/Respiration Test April 16th
April 4
April 4
- Photosynthesis Study Guide-- DUE TODAY (You may turn in either version)
- In class
- Finish Snails and Elodea Virtual Lab link
- Making Root Beer
- We'll let it ferment for 2 days, then place in fridge to slow/stop fermentation so we can try it out next week
Homework: Photosynthesis Study Guide 2; Photosynthesis/Respiration Test April 16th
April 2
April 2
- Photosynthesis Study Guide-- DUE APRIL 4
- In class
- Plant Pigment Lab Due today!
- Handout 3.6.2C as a follow-up
- Snails and Elodea Virtual Lab link
- Snails and Elodea Virtual Lab Handout
- Plant Pigment Lab Due today!
Homework: Photosynthesis Study Guide-DUE APRIL 4; Bring 2-Liter bottles for making root beer
Mar 29
Mar 29
- In class
- Test corrections- Due today, Mar 29 ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
- Go over Handouts 3.6.1A, 3.6.2A, 3.6.2B--Turn in for a grade
- Plant Pigment Lab
Homework: Plant Pigment Lab DUE APRIL 2; Bring 2-Liter bottles for making root beer next week
Mar 25
Mar 25
- In class
- Test corrections--instructions ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM- Due Friday, Mar 29
- Handout 3.6.1A Investigating Seasonal Changes in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (use this link for satellite image)
Homework: Use Textbook Sections 7.2 and 7.5 to complete Handout 3.6.2A and Handout 3.6.2B DUE MAR 27, Bring 2-Liter bottles for making root beer next week, Test Corrections Due Mar 29
Mar 12
Mar 12
Cancer talk
Go over study guide
Homework: Study for Closed-note Test Thursday 3/14
Mar 8
Mar 8
- In class
- CELL CYCLE Foldable and Cell Cycle Notes
- Mitosis Cookies
- Cell Cycle and Cell Transport Study Guide
Homework: Study Guide and Study for Closed-note Test Thursday 3/14
Mar 6
Mar 6
- In class
- Open-note quiz over Study Guide from last week
- Complete Handout 3.3.2 and create poster to report findings on Tonicity (Lab groups with no results from last week)
- CELL CYCLE Foldable
- Open-note quiz over Study Guide from last week
Mar 4--SNOW DAY!!!
Mar 4--SNOW DAY!!!
Feb 28
Feb 28
- In class
- Complete Handout 3.3.2 and create poster to report findings on Tonicity
- Finish Study Guide
Homework: First 4 pages of "Chapter 7 Cell Structure and Function" Study Guide from the Sub Due Feb 28
Feb 26
Feb 26
- In class
- See Google Classroom "Investigating Tonicity (Handout 3.3.2)" assignment for details.
- Set up experiment and complete first 4 ages of study guide
Homework: First 4 pages of "Chapter 7 Cell Structure and Function" Study Guide from the Sub Due Feb 28
Resubmit Formal Lab Report if you haven't yet! Cell Membrane Webquest due by beginning of class Feb 26
UPCOMING DATES: Corrections for the remainder of the test are due by beginning of class Feb 26 Instructions here
Feb 22
Feb 22
- In class
- Trade and Grade Practice Partner Quiz on cell structures Cell Rap
- Cell Powerpoint with references
- Cell Membrane Webquest extra video by the amoeba sisters
- Test Corrections
- Trade and Grade Practice Partner Quiz on cell structures Cell Rap
Homework: Resubmit Formal Lab Report if you haven't yet! Cell Membrane Webquest due by beginning of class Feb 26
UPCOMING DATES: Corrections for the remainder of the test are due by beginning of class Feb 26 Instructions here
Feb 15
Feb 15
- In class
- Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Discussion and notes (Handouts 3.2.2A and 3.2.2B in Booklet)
- Finish Cell Structure and their Functions chart--
- Quick practice partner Quiz FOR HOMEWORK DUE FEB 20
- Most-missed questions Quiz
- Corrections for the remainder of the test are due by Feb 22
- Notes on Cell Membrane use this link and watch this video by the amoeba sisters
Homework: Resubmit Formal Lab Report with corrections for final grade--Due tonight at midnight and Cell Membrane Quiz due Feb 20
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 20--ACT Aspire
Feb 13
Feb 13
- In class
- Go over test again--Quiz over most-missed concepts Friday, Feb 15 (Extra help available during A&E both Tues and Thurs)
- Reteach Cell Structures--Quick practice partner Quiz
- Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab (Handouts 3.2.2A and 3.2.2B in Booklet)
- Go over test again--Quiz over most-missed concepts Friday, Feb 15 (Extra help available during A&E both Tues and Thurs)
Homework: Resubmit Formal Lab Report with corrections for final grade
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 15- Quiz over most-missed concepts from test Feb 15-Resubmit Formal Lab Report with corrections for final grade
Feb 11
Feb 11
- In class
- Go over test--Quiz over most-missed concepts Friday, Feb 15 (Extra help available during A&E both Tues and Thurs)
- Examining Specialized Cell Structures (Handout 3.2.1D) and Specialized Cells Chart
- Amoeba Sisters Video
- Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab (Handouts 3.2.2A and 3.2.2B in Booklet)
- Go over test--Quiz over most-missed concepts Friday, Feb 15 (Extra help available during A&E both Tues and Thurs)
Homework: Basics About Water Handout 3.3.1A-Due Feb 13
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 15- Quiz over most-missed concepts from test Feb 15-Resubmit Formal Lab Report with corrections for final grade
Feb 7
Feb 7
- In class
- Test Day [ Video of Simpkins talking through study guide ]
- Homework: Handout 3.2.1D In the chart on this handout under the column "Cell Structure Differences" name some of the structures you see (or ones that you don't see) that make the cells in the pictures different from the ones we've studied in class. Then in the "Justification" column, give a reason why that cell would have more of a particular structure or less of a particular structure.
- Example: If you are looking at a cell from the immune system, you might list more Golgi and more Endoplasmic Reticulum as "Cell Structure Differences." Under "Justification," you might explain that immune cells make antibodies to fight disease, which are proteins that leave the cell. Since proteins that leave the cell are made by the ER and Golgi, there would be more of those structures in an immune cell.
- If you're stuck: Muscle Cells , Neurons , Red Blood Cells
- Homework: Handout 3.2.1D In the chart on this handout under the column "Cell Structure Differences" name some of the structures you see (or ones that you don't see) that make the cells in the pictures different from the ones we've studied in class. Then in the "Justification" column, give a reason why that cell would have more of a particular structure or less of a particular structure.
- Test Day [ Video of Simpkins talking through study guide ]
Feb 5
Feb 5
- In class
Homework: Enzyme Lab Final Draft Lab Report (on google classroom)--Due Jan 30 at midnight Webquest due Feb 1
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 1--Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Study Guide for test Feb 7--Test over Key Concept 1&2
Study Materials I would Suggest:
- Kahn Academy
- BackGround Knowledge
- Functional Groups
- Macromolecules (aka Organic macromolecules)--including dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis
- Energy in Reactions (endergonic vs exergonic)
- Understanding ATP
- Enzymes
- Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
- Cell Structures
- Cell Membrane
- Tutorial videos
- Amoeba Sisters: Macromolecules, Enzymes, Prokaryote vs Eukaryote, Structures of a Cell, Structure of the Cell membrane
- Bozeman Biology: Macromolecules, Enzymes, Structures of a Cell, Structure of the Cell Membrane, ATP
- Crash Course: BackGround Info, Macromolecules, Eukaryotes-Animal Cells, Eukaryotes-Plant Cells,
Feb 1
Feb 1
- In class
- Peer feedback on Cell Webquest
- Review and studying tools for Feb 7 Test
- Cell membrane Worksheet
Homework: Enzyme Lab Final Draft Lab Report (on google classroom)--Due Jan 30 at midnight Webquest due Feb 1
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 1--Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Study Guide for test Feb 7--Test over Key Concept 1&2
Study Materials I would Suggest:
- Kahn Academy
- BackGround Knowledge
- Functional Groups
- Macromolecules (aka Organic macromolecules)--including dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis
- Energy in Reactions (endergonic vs exergonic)
- Understanding ATP
- Enzymes
- Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells
- Cell Structures
- Cell Membrane
- Tutorial videos
- Amoeba Sisters: Macromolecules, Enzymes, Prokaryote vs Eukaryote, Structures of a Cell, Structure of the Cell membrane
- Bozeman Biology: Macromolecules, Enzymes, Structures of a Cell, Structure of the Cell Membrane, ATP
- Crash Course: BackGround Info, Macromolecules, Eukaryotes-Animal Cells, Eukaryotes-Plant Cells,
Jan 30--Sub Day
Jan 30--Sub Day
- In class
- Cell Webquest -- due Feb 1
- PART 1 website for Eukaryotic Animal Cell and Plant Cell sections- https://sepuplhs.org/high/sgi/teachers/cell_sim.html
- PART 2 website for Eukaryotic Animal Cell and Plant Cell sections -- http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/E08/E08.html
- PART 3 website for Prokaryotic Cell--http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/bacteria_cell_tutorial.htm
- Enzyme Lab Final Lab Report (template)--Due at midnight tonight, Jan30
- Cell Webquest -- due Feb 1
Homework: Enzyme Lab Final Draft Lab Report (on google classroom)--Due Jan 30 at midnight Webquest due Feb 1
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 1--Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Feb 7--Test over Key Concept 1&2
Jan 28
Jan 28
- In class
- As a warm-up: Complete handout 3.1.2A in your booklets if you haven't already.
- Answers in class after 15 minutes of individual work
- Go over Enzyme Lab results for each variable (or at least the results you should have had and why they should have happened that way)
- Handout 3.1.2D in your new booklet as a rough draft should be finished today by end of class. Final draft (template) due on google classroom by midnight Jan 30. You will have time to finish final in class with sub on Wednesday.
- As a warm-up: Complete handout 3.1.2A in your booklets if you haven't already.
Homework: Enzyme Lab Final Draft Lab Report (on google classroom)--Due Jan 30 at midnight
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 1--Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Feb 7--Test over Key Concept 1&2
Jan 24
Jan 24
- In class--Have NOTES and VOCAB out and ready for open-note quiz
- Key Concept 2 Study Guide and Vocab
- Handouts 3.1.1A and 3.1.2C should be complete (show them to Simp for completion grade)
- Enzyme Lab (instructions here)
- Final Draft of Lab Report will be turned in individually via Google classroom-Due Jan 30
- Use handout 3.1.2D in your new booklet as a rough draft.
Homework: Handout 3.1.2A--Due Jan 28; Enzyme Lab Rough Draft Lab Report (Handout 3.1.2D)--Due Jan 28
UPCOMING DATES: Feb 1--Bubbles & Cell Membrane Lab Feb 7--Test over Key Concept 1&2
Jan 22
Jan 22
- In class --TURN IN toothpickase enzyme lab to the tray on table by Simpkins
- Enzyme Lab (instructions here) You will PLAN your group's experiment on Handout 3.1.2C "Experimental Design Form" in your new booklet. Check the PLAN with Simpkins before implementing.
- Lab Report for today's exercise will be turned in individually via Google classroom. Use handout 3.1.2D in your new booklet as a rough draft.
- While you have wait-time, complete handout 3.1.1A in your new booklet-Due Jan 24
- ********We are skipping Handouts 3.1.1B and 3.1.1C
- Enzyme Lab (instructions here) You will PLAN your group's experiment on Handout 3.1.2C "Experimental Design Form" in your new booklet. Check the PLAN with Simpkins before implementing.
Homework: Vocabulary--should be done by Jan 24, Reading notes 5.10-5.16-Reading Notes for this chapter should be completed by Thursday Jan 24.
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 24--Open-note Quiz
Jan 17
Jan 17
- In class
- Biochem powerpoint for notes on how enzymes work
- Finish toothpickase lab
- ATP modeling activity
Homework: Analysis Questions and Graphs from Toothpickase Enzyme Lab--Due Jan 22; Vocabulary--should be done by Jan 24, Reading notes 5.10-5.16-Reading Notes for this chapter should be completed by Thursday Jan 24.
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 22--Enzyme Lab 2; Jan 24--Open-note Quiz
Jan 15-Sub Day
Jan 15-Sub Day
- In Class:
- View video for reminders on how to complete data table 2 of Toothpick-ase Enzyme lab (sorry, I made it very quickly so you don't see all the visuals!!)
- Use remainder of class to take reading notes from chapter 3 & 5 AND define vocab terms for Key Concept 1 (scroll to Jan 7 to see the study guide w/ reading notes and vocab list)
Homework: Analysis Questions and Graphs from Toothpickase Enzyme Lab--Due Jan 17; Vocabulary--should be done by Jan 24, Reading notes 2.1, 3.1-3.13-Reading Notes for this chapter should be completed by Tuesday Jan 15.
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 17--Enzyme Lab 2; Jan 24--Open-note Quiz
Jan 11
Jan 11
- In Class:
- Find your notes from last class. If you haven't turned in your poster from last class, tape it on the sliding door wall.
- Pop Quiz! (open-note)
- Notes using powerpoints below: Focus on functional groups, protein structure and Enzymes
- Biochemistry Powerpoint; and Protein Structure Powerpoint
- If you've entirely forgotten compounds and elements, review here
- Toothpickase Enzyme Lab -- Due Jan 17
- Find your notes from last class. If you haven't turned in your poster from last class, tape it on the sliding door wall.
Homework: Analysis Questions and Graphs from Toothpickase Enzyme Lab--Due Jan 17; Vocabulary--should be done by Jan 24, Reading notes 2.1, 3.1-3.13-Reading Notes for this chapter should be completed by Tuesday Jan 15.
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 11--Enzymes Lab 1; Jan 17--Enzyme Lab 2; Jan 24--Open-note Quiz
Jan 9
Jan 9
- In Class:
- Tape your Macromolecule project to your partner's so it creates a full poster on your desk.
- Pop Quiz! (open-poster)
- Quick Macromolecule Chart for Poster Project gallery walk-Due end of class
- Biochemistry Powerpoint; and Protein Structure Powerpoint
- If you've entirely forgotten compounds and elements, review here
- Tape your Macromolecule project to your partner's so it creates a full poster on your desk.
Homework: Vocabulary, Reading notes 2.1, 3.1-3.13
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 11--Enzymes Lab 1; Jan 17--Enzyme Lab 2; Jan 24--Open-note Quiz
Jan 7: Welcome Back!
Jan 7: Welcome Back!
- In Class:
- New Unit on Chemistry of Life! See study Guide and vocab here
- Biochemistry Powerpoint
- If you've entirely forgotten compounds and elements, review here
- Organic Macromolecules Mini-poster project on Macromolecules (partner project)
Homework: Your part of Macromolecules Poster Project
UPCOMING DATES: Jan 9- Mini-poster partner Project "Organic Macromolecules"
Studying For Final:
Studying For Final:
Use previous Quizzes, Study Guides, assignments, notes.
Also here is this list of videos that might be helpful!
Ecology Study Guide 1 Answers Ecology Study Guide 2 Answers
Evolution What You Need to Know
Homework: College Board Evolution Quizzes Use this link to sign in with your college board account and take both Evolution Quizzes before Wednesday, Dec 19.
Note: Your scores on these 2 quizzes will be averaged. And then, if your Semester Exam grade causes you to drop a letter grade after taking it, I will add the average of the 2 homework quizzes to your score in order for you to maintain your current letter grade.Dec 12
Dec 12
- In Class:
- Evolution Partner Quiz (Parameters)
- Grade Sheets--Check yourself
- Next class will be a make-up work day
Homework: College Board Evolution Quizzes Use this link to sign in with your college board account and take both Evolution Quizzes before Friday, Dec 14.
UPCOMING DATES: 1st period final: 12/18 8:50 am 3rd period final: 12/19 8:50 am
Dec 10
Dec 10
- In Class:
- Birds and Snails Natural Selection Lab (Evolution Pre-AP Booklet) DUE TODAY
- Evolution Vocab Quiz 2
- Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only
- Evolution Partner Quiz Parameters (Dec 12)
Homework: Organize your Evolution Notes for the Evolution Partner Quiz Dec 12
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7; Evolution Vocab Quiz 2 AND Open-note Quiz Dec 10; Evolution Partner Quiz Dec 12
Dec 6
Dec 6
- In Class:
- LaMarck v Darwin (3rd only) DUE TODAY
- Evolution Vocab Quiz 2---Let's take the quiz next class
- Birds and Snails Natural Selection Lab (Evolution Pre-AP Booklet)
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 13--Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only (Dec 10 Quiz)
- Evolution Partner Quiz Parameters
Homework: Time Line Project Due Dec 7 (turn in before the end of the school day at 2:15)
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7; Evolution Vocab Quiz 2 AND Open-note Quiz Dec 10; Evolution Partner Quiz Dec 12
Dec 4
Dec 4
- In Class:
- LaMarck v Darwin (1st only) AND Mouse Activities; Evolution Vocab 2 DUE TODAY
- Time Line Project Work Day
- Paper and much of supplies provided.
- 5 Major extinctions from rubric found on this link
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 13--Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only (Dec 10 Quiz)
Homework: Study for Vocab Quiz 2; Time Line Project Due Dec 7
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7
Nov 30
Nov 30
- In Class:
- Bring your Pre-AP Booklet; "Searching for Spinosaurus" Handout DUE TODAY
- Ch 13 Notes on Evolution by Natural Selection powerpoint (slide 65-end)
- LaMarck vs. Darwin activity
- Rock Pocket Mouse activity Video
- Helpful video on natural selection
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 13--Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only (Dec 10 Quiz)
Homework: LaMarck v Darwin AND Mouse Activities; Evolution Vocab 2 Due Dec 4
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7 and Finish Test Corrections DUE NOV 28
Nov 28-Substitute Teacher
Nov 28-Substitute Teacher
- In Class:
- Bring your Pre-AP Booklet; Examining Evidence of Evolution Handout DUE TODAY
- Searching for Spinosaurus Handout Due Nov 30
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 13--Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only
Homework: Searching for Spinosaurus Handout Due Nov 30
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7 and Finish Test Corrections DUE NOV 28
Nov 26
Nov 26
- In Class:
- Turn in Open-note Quiz
- Questions/Concerns with Test Corrections from T-giving Break
- Radiometric Dating practice
- Examining Evidence of Evolution Handout
- Time line Project: Questions and Concerns? DUE Dec 7
- You'll work in groups of 4 and your rough draft is due by the end of class
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 13--Open-note Quiz over 13.8-13.18 only
Homework: Examining Evidence of Evolution Handout Due Nov 28
UPCOMING DATES: Time Line Project DUE Dec 7 and Finish Test Corrections DUE NOV 28
Nov 15
Nov 15
- In Class:
- Vocab Review from Evolution Notes ppt
- Open-note Quiz
- Radiometric Dating practice
- Introduce Time line Project
- You'll work in groups of 4 and your rough draft is due by the end of class
Homework: Your part of Time Line Project and Finish Test Corrections
UPCOMING DATES: Nov 27--Test Corrections DUE
Nov 13
Nov 13
- In Class:
- Vocab Review from Evolution Notes ppt
- Vocab QUIZ today!!!
- 3rd Period only: Practice note-taking on this reading assignment: Chapter 15, sections 4-6 and 14-19
- Review Relative vs Radiometric dating! Due today
- Introduce Time line Project
- You'll work in groups of 4 and your rough draft is due Nov 15
Homework: Your part of Time Line Project and Have notes taken for Open-note Quiz next class
UPCOMING DATES: Nov 15--Open-Note Quiz over 15.4--15.6 and 15.14-15.19 and Time Line Project Rough Draft due
Nov 9
Nov 9
- In Class:
- Vocab DUE TODAY!!! Vocab for Evolution
- I'll look over your shoulder for a quick completion check
- Practice note-taking
- Introduce Time line Project
- You'll work in groups of 4 and your rough draft is due Nov 15
- Relative vs Radiometric dating! (no it's not what you think...)
- Show you know the difference between the types of dating
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 15, sections 4-6 and 14-19
- Vocab DUE TODAY!!! Vocab for Evolution
Homework: Color-coding study guide and Defining vocab terms
UPCOMING DATES: Nov 9--Radioactive Dating Lab, DUE Nov 13 and VOCAB DUE; Nov 13--Evo Vocab Quiz 1; Nov 15--Open-Note Quiz over 15.4-15.19
Nov 7
Nov 7
- Put Phones Away for today--Choose seats carefully
- Crazy Evolutionary Animals slideshow
- Crazy Evolution Google Classroom Question
- Show you can have a conversation about evolutionary adaptations
- Crazy Evolution Google Classroom Question
- Beginning notes for Evolution
- Relative vs Radiometric dating! (no it's not what you think...)
- Show you know the difference between the types of dating
- Relative vs Radiometric dating! (no it's not what you think...)
- BRING YOUR BOOKS NEXT CLASS (so we can practice note-taking strategies!)
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 15, sections 4-19
Homework: Begin your Reading Notes--try to make it from Section 4 to 7 AND have vocab words ready in your notebook for a check next class!
UPCOMING DATES: Nov 9--History of Earth Timeline project and VOCAB DUE; Nov 13--Evo Vocab Quiz 1; Nov 15--Open-Note Quiz over 15.4-15.6 and 15.14-15.19
Nov 5
Nov 5
- Test Day! Write your answers on a separate sheet of notebook paper numbered like this:
- 1. a
- 2. b
- 3. c ...and so on...
- After you finish, begin new unit on Evolution--Unit Study Guide
- Instruction for study guide: Use 3 separate colored high-lighters (or pens) to mark each standard as
- YES! .....I remember learning this before and just need a refresher lesson
- HMMM.... This sounds familiar, but it would be hard for me to explain what I know about it
- WHAT?!?! .... I have no clue what this is talking about. I need to start from scratch with learning about this one.
- After you finish high-lighting, you should pick up a copy of the glossary and define your vocab words
- Vocab for Evolution--Definitions due Friday Nov 9
- Next Reading Assignment: Chapter 15, sections 4-19
- Instruction for study guide: Use 3 separate colored high-lighters (or pens) to mark each standard as
Homework: Color-coding study guide and Defining vocab terms
UPCOMING DATES: Nov 9--Radioactive Dating Lab and VOCAB DUE; Nov 13--Evo Vocab Quiz 1; Nov 15--Open-Note Quiz over 15.4-15.19
Oct 31
Oct 31
- HAVE BIOME VIEWER HANDOUT READY
- PUT PHONES UP. New seating chart for 3rd period.
- Review packet for test Nov 5 Answers
Upcoming Dates: Nov 1-Review for EXAM; Nov 5--Ecology Unit EXAM
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is PPT from reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles! Populations Powerpoint This is PPT from reading assignment (36.1-9, 37.10)
Oct 26
Oct 26
In Class
- TURN IN POSTERS OF BADLAND FOOD WEB ON LAB TABLE NEAREST ME
- PUT PHONES UP. New seating chart for 3rd period.
- Biomes Exploration on Chromebooks--Link here
- Handout here
- Examining Coral Bleaching Effects
- In PreAP Booklet
Upcoming Dates: Nov 1-Review for EXAM; Nov 5--Ecology Unit EXAM
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is PPT from reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles! Populations Powerpoint This is PPT from reading assignment (36.1-9, 37.10)
Oct 24
Oct 24
In Class
- PUT PHONES UP. New seating chart for 3rd period.
- Invasive Species Research and Data Analysis
- 4 analysis questions in Booklet, Handout 1.5.1A
- Keystone Species Modeling Food Webs and Disruptions of Food Webs
- Create Poster of Food Web w/ Disruptions
- Specific Instructions on Google Classroom
- Turn in Poster by end of class
Upcoming Dates: Nov 1-Review for EXAM; Nov 5--Ecology Unit EXAM
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is PPT from reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles! Populations Powerpoint This is PPT from reading assignment (36.1-9, 37.10)
Oct 22
Oct 22
In Class
- PUT PHONES UP. New seating chart for 3rd period.
- Finish Review Packet
- Signup for College Board
- Quiz 1
- Quiz 2
- Exit Ticket on Google classroom
Upcoming Dates: Nov 1-Review for EXAM; Nov 5--Ecology Unit EXAM
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is PPT from reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles! Populations Powerpoint This is PPT from reading assignment (36.1-9, 37.10)
Oct 18
Oct 18
In Class
- PUT PHONES UP. Still sit with project group.
- Populations Powerpoint for additional notes
- Nice Long Study Guide for Online College Board Quiz
- Another Review packet for Online College Board Quiz..... Here are the Answers
Upcoming Dates: Oct 22--College Board Online Quizzes (not for grade)
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is powerpoint from previous reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles! Populations Powerpoint for notes and review packet!
Oct 16
Oct 16
In Class
- PUT PHONES UP. Still sit with project group.
- Open-Note Quiz (Over Ch 36.1-36.9, 37.10) Populations Powerpoint for reference
- Digital Story-Telling USE THIS FOR EXTRA HELP!
- Nice Long Study Guide for Online College Board Quiz
Upcoming Dates: Oct 22--College Board Online Quizzes (not for grade)
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is powerpoint from previous reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles!
Oct 12--Video Project Work Day
Oct 12--Video Project Work Day
Oct 10
Oct 10
In Class
- Keep your phones; sit with your video project groups
- Digital Story-Telling Reminder (be sure your descriptions are PreAP level, not Jr High level)
- NEXT READING ASSIGNMENT: Ch 36.1-36.9, 37.10 QUIZ rescheduled on Oct 16
Upcoming Dates: Oct 16--Digital Story-Telling DUE at end of class (you can use your textbook as a resource if you like p. 753-755 and 770-775) OPEN NOTE QUIZ rescheduled for Oct 16
Reminder of Study Tools: Powerpoint for reference This is powerpoint from previous reading assignment (37.1-8, 12, 13) CYCLES POWERPOINT This is for extra help with researching human affects on the nutrient cycles!
Oct 8
Oct 8
In Class
- Keep your phones; sit with your video project groups
- Powerpoint for reference
- Digital Story-Telling work day (be sure your descriptions are PreAP level, not Jr High level)
- NEXT READING ASSIGNMENT: Ch 36.1-36.9, 37.10 QUIZ on Oct 12
Upcoming Dates: Oct 12--Digital Story-Telling DUE (you can use your textbook as a resource if you like p. 753-755 and 770-775) OPEN NOTE QUIZ
Oct 4
Oct 4
In Class
- Powerpoint for reference
- Population Field Study Activity Preparing for Activity
- Digital Story-Telling touch-base (be sure your descriptions are PreAP level, not Jr High level)
- NEXT READING ASSIGNMENT: Ch 36.1-36.9, 37.10 QUIZ on Oct 12
Upcoming Dates: Oct 12--Digital Story-Telling DUE (you can use your textbook as a resource if you like p. 753-755 and 770-775) OPEN NOTE QUIZ
Oct 2
Oct 2
In Class
- Open-Note Quiz (Reading Notes: Chapter 37 sections 1-8, 12, 13) Powerpoint for reference
- Practice Performance Task--Termites (In College Board workbook) Scoring Guidelines
- Digital Story-Telling touch-base (be sure your descriptions are PreAP level, not Jr High level)
- Population Field Study Activity Preparing for Activity
Upcoming Dates: Oct 12--Digital Story-Telling DUE (you can use your textbook as a resource if you like p. 753-755 and 770-775)
NEXT READING ASSIGNMENT: Ch 36.1-36.9, 37.10 QUIZ on Oct 12
Sept 27
Sept 27
In Class
- Vocab Quiz #2
- Field Trip Field Guide
- Digital Story-Telling touch-base
- Population Field Study Activity
Upcoming Dates: 9/28-No School! 10/2--Open-note Quiz, Oct 12--Digital Story-Telling DUE
Sept 24/25--Field trip to Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center
Sept 24/25--Field trip to Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center
While in class, Mr. Bumgarner will lead you in a discussion about experiences with stem cell research and biotechnology. You'll need to document your contributions to this academic conversation on Google classroom by answering the "question" under the assignments tab!
While on the field trip, be taking photos and videos that show examples of humans impacting the environment, specifically one of our nutrient cycles. Human Impact Digital Story-telling Assignment Due October 12th
While on the field trip, be taking photos and videos that show examples of humans impacting the environment, specifically one of our nutrient cycles. Human Impact Digital Story-telling Assignment Due October 12th
Sept 21--Oh how I've missed you all!
Sept 21--Oh how I've missed you all!
In Class
- Review Cycles
- Create Nitrogen Cycle
- Create Food Web
- Digital Story Telling and Class Field Trip!
Important Dates: 9/24--3rd period field trip; 9/25--1st period field trip; 9/27--Vocab Quiz 2; 10/2--Open-Note Quiz; 10/12--Digital Story Telling
Sept 11
Sept 11
In Class
- Ecology Launch lesson and PreAP Definition
- Grade conferences (While working on Ecology Vocab--DUE 9/13)
- Formal Write-up (Instructions) for Isopod Lab--DUE 9/13 by 8:00 AM
ON YOUR OWN
1. Reading Notes: Chapter 37 sections 1-8, 12, 13 Due 9/19
Upcoming Dates:
- 9/13 Isopod Experiment Formal Write-up Due at 8:00 AM
- 9/13 Ecology Vocab Quiz 1
- 9/13 Bring Books to class to work on reading notes
- 9/19 Reading Notes DUE
- 9/19 Ecology Vocab Quiz 2
Sept 7
Sept 7
In Class
- Experimental Design Test
- Formal Write up for Isopod Experiment
Sept 5
Sept 5
In Class
- Thermoregulation discussion and notes
- Review Notes and Questions for Unit test
- Isopod Experiment Formal Write-up Instructions--DUE 9/11 by midnight
Upcoming Dates:
- 9/7 Experimental Design Unit Test
- 9/13 Isopod Experiment Formal Write-up Due
- 9/13 Ecology Vocab Quiz 1
Aug 31
Aug 31
In Class
- Vocab Quiz--Should take 15 min
- Assignment on Google Classroom--Should take 30 min--DUE today
- Isopod Experiment--DUE TODAY ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Aug 29
Aug 29
In Class
- Vocab Studying-since I didn't send a remind
- Mock Vocab Quiz
- Grade/Assignment Check
- Isopod Experiment--FINALLY! DUE 8/31
Upcoming Dates
8/31: Substitute Teacher: Vocab Quiz, Experimental Design Test Review, Isopod Experiments due on Google classroom
9/5: Thermoregulation
9/7: Experimental Design Test
Aug 27
Aug 27
In Class
- Open-note Quiz
- Discuss Notes for understanding--review these to study for your unit test and review
- Review packet DUE Aug 29
- Review for test--a set of questions that will prepare you for the Unit test AUGUST 31st
Upcoming Dates
8/29: Vocab Quiz, Isopod Experiment
8/31: Substitute Teacher: Experimental Design Test, Isopod Experiments due on Google classroom
Aug 21 through Aug 31 (3 days with a substitute--I'm sorry!)
Aug 21 through Aug 31 (3 days with a substitute--I'm sorry!)
DUE 8/21: Reading Notes 1.1 (incorporate prokaryote and eukaryote on #1, autotroph and heterotroph on #4, homeostasis on #5) 1.8, 1.9, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3
DUE 8/21: Reading Notes 1.1 (incorporate prokaryote and eukaryote on #1, autotroph and heterotroph on #4, homeostasis on #5) 1.8, 1.9, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3
DUE 8/21: Harry Potter Practice
DUE 8/21: Harry Potter Practice
- Discuss summer assignment quiz format
- Define constants and controls
- Complete practice constants and controls
- Discuss and practice writing directional and null hypotheses
- Discuss components of a graph and complete practice graphing
- Discuss mean, median, mode, range and complete practice
- Design experiments
Dates to remember:
8/23: Substitute Teacher: Summer Assignment quiz, Vocab due (moved up), review packet
8/27: Substitute Teacher: Open-note Quiz, Isopod Experiment Designs Due, Discuss Notes for understanding, Review for test
8/29: Vocab Quiz, Isopod Experiment
8/31: Substitute Teacher: Experimental Design Test, Isopod Experiments due on Google classroom
Aug 17 It's Fri-Yay!
Aug 17 It's Fri-Yay!
DUE: Summer assignments for those who did not turn it in first day, AND supplies for class: 3-ring binder, 4 dividers, notebook paper, and composition book
DUE: Summer assignments for those who did not turn it in first day, AND supplies for class: 3-ring binder, 4 dividers, notebook paper, and composition book
- How to take notes on the readings--small group/whole group Experimental Design Notes
- Harry Potter Practice I.D. independent/dependent variables and controls
- Isopod demo
- Define constants and controls
- Complete practice constants and controls
- Discuss and practice writing directional and null hypotheses (if time allows)
Dates to remember:
8/21: Reading-notes Due: 1.1 (incorporate prokaryote and eukaryote on #1, autotroph and heterotroph on #4, homeostasis on #5) 1.8, 1.9, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3
8/23: Summer Assignment quiz
8/27: Open-note Quiz, Vocab due
8/29: Vocab Homework Check and Vocab Quiz
8/31: Experimental Design Test
Aug 15: 2nd Day of School!!!
Aug 15: 2nd Day of School!!!
Due: Safety Contract, Syllabus (signed), Summer Assignment
Due: Safety Contract, Syllabus (signed), Summer Assignment
In Class:
- Lab Safety Procedures/Symbols Quiz
- Assign vocab (Due 8/23)
- Assign textbooks, reading-notes: 1.1 (incorporate prokaryote and eukaryote on #1, autotroph and heterotroph on #4, homeostasis on #5) 1.8, 1.9, 25.1, 25.2, 25.3 (Due 8/21)
- Complete Lab Safety video group assignments (due on google classroom today, 8/15)
Dates to remember:
8/17: Summer Assignments due for those receiving it Monday or today
8/21 Reading-notes must be complete
8/23: Summer Assignment quiz, Vocab due
8/27: Open-note Quiz
8/29: Experimental Design Homework Check and Vocab Quiz
8/31: Experimental Design Test
Aug 13: First Day of School!
Aug 13: First Day of School!
Summer assignments are due!
Lab Safety Procedures and Syllabus discussion--signatures of these two documents are due Aug 15
Lab Safety video activity Should be turned in on Google classroom (code below) by end of class Aug 15.
Homework: Bring 3-ring binder, 4 dividers, and composition notebook. Read/study Lab safety procedures. Complete Summer Assignment (if you received it today). Be sure to sign up for google classroom (ps38xg ) and Remind (text @1apab to 81010), as we will be using these two modes of communication throughout the year.
Upcoming dates:
8/15: Safety Quiz, signed safety contract and syllabus
8/17: Summer Assignments due for those receiving it today
8/23: Summer Assignment quiz
8/27: Open-note Quiz
8/29: Vocab Homework Check and Vocab Quiz
8/31: Experimental Design Test
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