Life and the Basic Processes of Life

Friday 9/28/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Cell specialization

2. Jobs of different specialized cells/tissue of a leaf

Bell Question

1. Look at image 1 below. 

   • • What are the different parts of a tree and what does each part do? Discuss with your table mates.

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. Students will watch the Amoeba Sisters Specialized Cells video (below) and complete the front of the Cell Specialization video worksheet while watching the video.

  2. We will discuss then specific jobs the specialized cells/tissue that form a leaf

     1. • Afterwards students will do a quick check for understanding by answering the questions on the Plant Organization Worksheet

  3. We will then discuss the targeted concepts in the Module 19, Lesson 2 Featured Concepts and Vocabulary handout

  4. Anytime remaining time will be spent prepping for Tuesday's Quiz

Assignment(s):

• 1. Prepare for Tuesday's quiz. Starting with #7, the quiz covers the remaining items in the study guide.

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1.  Cell Specialization video worksheet 

Wednesday 9/27/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Endosymbiotic Theory

2. Cell specialization

3. Jobs of different specialized cells/tissue of a leaf

Bell Question

1. Within your group, identify at least 4 concrete pieces of evidence for the Endosymbiotic Theory AND why each serves as evidence (reasoning)

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. We will discuss the answers to the Bell Question.

  2. We will then review the Endosymbiotic Theory.

     1. • Students should take notes on evidence not included in students' notes.

  3. We will switch gears and discuss specialized cells. Students will watch the Amoeba Sisters Specialized Cells video (below) and complete the front of the Cell Specialization video worksheet while watching the video.

  4. We will discuss the specific jobs the specialized cells/tissue that form a leaf

Assignment(s):

• 1. This should be done already but if not, complete your outline notes for Module 7, Lesson 1.

  2. Read and take notes on Module 19, Lesson 2, Plant Structure and Function. You do not need to take notes and know all of this information.

     1. • Everything you need to know for this lesson is in the Module 19, Lesson 2 Featured Concepts and Vocabulary handout, linked here and given in Google Classroom.

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Monday 9/25/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells

2. Endosymbiotic Theory

Bell Question

1. Read this article on Zooxanthellae, afterwards, and with your table partners, discuss the following:

   • • What is the relationship that exists with coral polyps, which are animals, and zooxanthellae, which are algae?

     • How does each benefit?

     • What happens when coral is environmentally stressed?

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  We will discuss the answers to the Bell Question and the reason for the Bell Question

2. We will review the Cell Theory and scientists involved in developing it.

3. We will then watch the Amoeba Sisters video on Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Cells

   • • 1. • At the end of the video, student groups will complete a Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Venn Diagram

            • 1. As a class we will review the attributes of this Venn Diagram

4. We will then ponder the evolution of eukaryotic cells. From where did they come?

5. We will then watch the video on Endosymbiosis.

6. Students will then be given the Endosymbiotic Theory Assignment, given in Google Classroom

Assignment(s):

1. If you have not completed labeling microscope diagrams on the Introduction to the Microscope or Cell Comparison, so so and submit those labs.

2. Complete the Endosymbiotic Theory Assignment, given in Google Classroom

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Thursday 9/21/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Characteristics of Life/Microscope/CER Quiz

2. Cell Comparison Lab

Bell Question

1. No Bell Question, we will go straight into test-taking seats

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  Students will complete the Characteristics of Life/Microscope/CER Quiz

2. The remaining block will be spent completing the Introduction to the Cell Comparison Lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Take OUTLINE style notes on Module 7, Lesson 1

   1. • Notes should be taken in your spiral-bound notebook

      • I will not check notes until the unit assessment

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Tuesday 9/19/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Outline style notes

2. Introduction to the Microscope Lab  completion

3. Cell Comparison Lab

Bell Question

1. Take out your Module 1, Lesson 1 Notes

2. Open your Cell Comparison Labs

3. Enroll into our Gizmos class

   1. • Login: https://apps.explorelearning.com/account/el/login/student?gizmos=1

        1. • Select "Have a Class Code"

             1. • Our class code is: ELHYZY14

                  1. • Continue registering with a username and password

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  We will discuss the Bell Question 

2. The remaining block will be spent completing the Cell Comparison Lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Prepare for a quiz on Thursday, 9/21

   1. • Quiz will cover numbers 1 - 7 of the Study Guide (top of this page)

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Friday 9/15/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Elements of Scientific Design, Gathering and Processing Data

Bell Question

1. Blue Block 1 Honors Biology did the same Brine Shrimp investigation you did but with different concentrations, 0M, 0. 25M, 0.5M, 0.75M and 1.0M. Did  results differ? Explain

2. What questions arise from both results?

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  We will discuss the Bell Question 

2. We will review how  to write  OUTLINE Notes.

   • • 1. We will start with this video on writing outline notes. It is by a history teacher but simple and applicable to science.

       2. We will discuss the basic structure of outline notes by reviewing this Basic Outlining Format handout.

       3. We will then discuss tips on how to take outline notes by reviewing this How to Take Outline Notes handout

       4. Here are two examples of outline skeletons for Lesson 1: Matter, from your book, this is not the Module you will be taking notes for the assignment.

3. The remaining block will be spent working on the Cell Comparison Lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Complete outline notes IN A PHYSICAL NOTEBOOK for Module 1, Lesson 1, Due Tuesday, 9/19

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Wednesday 9/13/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Elements of Scientific Design, Gathering and Processing Data

Bell Question

1. No Bell Question, we will get started with the lab.

Today's In-class Tasks

1. 1.  Students will be taught the procedures for counting brine shrimp and then gather data for each concentration.

   2. Students will input group data into a class spreadsheet, given in Google Classroom. 

   3. Students will then make their own copy of the spreadsheet and create a graph from the class data.

      1. • The graph will get inserted into the Data section of the lab sheet.

   4. Students will then complete the Elements of Scientific Design lab sheet.

   5. The remaining block will be spent working on the Cell Comparison Lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Complete the Elements of Scientific Design lab sheet, Due Friday 9/15

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Friday 9/11/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Elements of Scientific Design 

2. Introduction to the Microscope

3. Cell Theory

4. Cell Comparison Lab

Bell Question

1. With the members of your group, come up with a definition for concentration.

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  Students will set-up an investigation on brine shrimp hatching and salt concentration

2. We will then discuss aspects of a scientific experiment.

3. Students will be then finish any component of the Introduction to the Microscope Lab that still needs to be completed.

4. We will then discuss The Cell Theory and students will move into the Cell Comparison Lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Complete any missing assignment. Otherwise, no homework

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Thursday 9/07/2023

Today's Focus: Introduction to the Microscope

1. Learn the parts of a microscope, how to use a microscope, how to capture an image with a microscope, how to make a wet mount slide and how to label an image.

Bell Question

• 1. Look at Image 1 below. What do you think this is an image of?

  2. How does this relate to the Characteristics of Life?

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1. Students will then open the Microscope Introduction Lab sheet in Google Classroom.

  2. We will spend the remainder of the class working on the lab.

Assignment(s):

1. Complete the Virus-CER Common Assessment - Due Date: Monday 9/11

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Tuesday 9/05/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Book Distribution

2. Characteristic of Life

3. Viruses

4. CER

Bell Question

1. Share your thoughts from the assignment (shared characteristics) with your table partners. Discuss the characteristics that each of you wrote about.

Today's In-class Tasks

1.  Physical books will be distributed to about half of the students and the remaining students will receive the digital textbook. Those students receiving the digital version will need to create a student account by doing the following:

   • Go to the Digital Platform/Textbook Login: https://my.mheducation.com/login

   • Select "Create Student Account)

   • Use this class code when creating your account: 

     • 1. 1. • Honors White Block 4: EoNI5WKk

2. We will then discuss the Characteristics of Life, as explained in Module 1, Lesson 1 of our textbook

3. The discussion will then move to viruses, what are they and are they alive.

   • We will watch the short, Scientific American video Viruses Decoded

4. We will then review the Virus-CER Common Assessment, given in Google Classroom, and work through the CER practice portions of the assessment directions/worksheet.

5. Students will be then be given the Honors Viruses Guided Reading assignment, given in Google Classroom and use any remaining time to work on the assignment.

Assignment(s):

1. Complete the Honors Viruses Guided Reading assignment, given in Google Classroom - Due Thursday, 9/7

2. Work on the Virus-CER Common Assessment - Due Date: Monday 9/11

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Wednesday 8/30/2023

Today's Focus: 

1. Course information, including Google Classroom Class Code

2. Daily Academic Agendas

3. Introduction to Biology/6 Kingdoms Team Challenge

Bell Question

• 1. While I am taking attendance, please write the following information on the index card given to you.

     • 1. The name by which you want to be called, if different from the one on your card.

       2. The pronouns you prefer

       3. Anything you would like me to know about you as a learner or as a person.

       4. WHY you are taking an Honors class. (Not biology but Honors biology.)

Today's In-class Tasks

• 1.  We will discuss some aspects and expectations of Honors Biology

  2. Students will then enroll in the correct Honors Biology Google Classroom

Honors White Block 4: txzkg6z

• 3. Student groups will then complete the 6 Kingdom Classification Challenge

     1. • At the end of the challenge, we will go over the answers and a winning group will be awarded

  4. If time permits students will begin the homework assignment

Assignment(s):

• 1. Common Characteristics of Living Things assignment is given in Google Classroom - Due Date:  Tuesday 9/5

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