June 1 - 5

June 1

Block 4

EVOLUTION QUIZ - 10 questions

June 2

Block 3 and 4

Intro to Ecology - You will have 2 activities to complete. I know you have missed it, so one is an Ameoba Sisters Edpuzzle!

• Edpuzzle - Food Webs and Energy Pyramids
• Experience Ecology - this is a hands on activity (no lab materials required)

Both of these activities can be found on Classroom.

June 3

Block 3

I will be posting a video with ECOLOGY NOTES for class today. Please let me know if you have any questions!

June 4

Block 4

I will be posting a video with ECOLOGY NOTES for class today. Please let me know if you have any questions!

June 5

Block 3 and 4

HUMAN IMPACT Project - In this project you will be asked to create slides presenting information on 3 different, major impacts that humans have had on the environment. All of you will do a slide on CLIMATE CHANGE, but you can choose what you would like to do for the other 2 topics.

In your slides, you must include the following:

• Definition/Cause of the issue
• Why is it a problem?
• How we can improve the situation
• A picture representing the issue

I will be providing you with a template for this project on GOOGLE CLASSROOM. Don't forget to site your sources.

June 8 - 10

THIS IS THE HOME STRETCH!

June 8

Block 3

Please use today as HUMAN IMPACT PROJECT - Work Time. You should also review for your UNIT EXAM next class.

I will be available for OFFICE HOURS today at 12:30 if you have any questions or concerns.

June 9

Block 4

Please use today as HUMAN IMPACT PROJECT - Work Time. You should also review for your UNIT EXAM next class.

I will be available for OFFICE HOURS today at 1:45 if you have any questions or concerns.

June 10

Block 3 and 4

Today you will get a 20 question quiz on ECOLOGY

ALL WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY JUNE 17. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

May 25 - 29

May 25 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO CLASSWORK

May 26

Block 3

You are going to be creating diagrams that show the evolutionary relationship between a number of organisms.

• Go to: Nova Labs - The Evolution Lab MISSION 1
• Complete the activity Classroom

May 27

Block 4

You are going to be creating diagrams that show the evolutionary relationship between a number of organisms.

• Go to: Nova Labs - The Evolution Lab MISSION 1
• Complete the activity Classroom

May 28

Block 3 and 4

Review of the Evolution Unit

• Block 3 and 4 @ 12:30

I need to change the time of the class because I am attending a virtual science conference. Please let me know if you have a conflict. I will also be posting a recording of the class on Classroom if you are not able to attend.

You will be having a QUIZ next class.

May 29

Block 3

EVOLUTION QUIZ - 10 questions

May 18 - 22

May 18

Block 4

I will be giving a quick, 5 question QUIZ on the Evolution Notes today. We will also be looking at how organism are different, but still very similar because of evolution - this assignment won't be due until Wednesday.

May 19

Block 3 and 4

Today you need to work on the Evolution and Structure Lab that I sent out yesterday (I gave it to you early so you would have a little extra time to work on it) - this will be due TOMORROW.

May 20

Block 3

Today you are going to get an Edpuzzle on Natural Selection - but I will also have OFFICE HOURS for you, if you have any questions for me on evolution or any of the assignments.

May 21

Block 4

Today you are going to get an Edpuzzle on Natural Selection - but I will also have OFFICE HOURS for you, if you have any questions for me on evolution or any of the assignments.

May 22

Block 3 and 4

The activity today will tie into the Edpuzzle that you just finished - you are going to look at a number of adaptations that organisms have and determine what they are best for and why.

May 11 - 15

May 11

Block 3 and 4

We will begin or Evolution Unit with a couple of assignment to get you thinking about how the traits of organisms help them to survive:

• Edpuzzle: Myths and Misconceptions of Evolution
• Survival Traits

May 12

Block 3

The lab that you will be working on today will show you have the characteristics that an organism has can either help it survive, or prevent it from surviving

• Peppered Moth Lab - on Classroom

May 13

Block 4

The lab that you will be working on today will show you have the characteristics that an organism has can either help it survive, or prevent it from surviving

• Peppered Moth Lab - on Classroom

May 14

Block 3 and 4

I will be presenting notes on Evolution - this class is mandatory!

• Block 3 @ 12:30
• Block 4 @ 1:45

I will be sending out notes in the morning, before class.

May 15

Block 3

I will be giving a quick, 5 question QUIZ on the Evolution Notes today. We will also be looking at how organism are different, but still very similar because of evolution - this assignment won't be due until Wednesday of next week.

May 4 - 8

May 4 - HAPPY STAR WARS DAY

Block 3

We are winding down Genetics:

• Virtual Cloning Lab at https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cloning/

We will be reviewing the unit on Wednesday and I'll be giving a QUIZ at the end of the week.

May 5

Block 4

We are winding down Genetics:

• Virtual Cloning Lab at https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/cloning/

We will be reviewing the unit on Wednesday and I'll be giving a QUIZ at the end of the week.

May 6

Block 3 and 4

UNIT REVIEW SESSIONS - STUDY GUIDE

• Block 3 @ 12:30
• Block 4 @ 1:45

May 7

Block 3

20 Question Unit Quiz - on Classroom - then we move on to Evolution

May 8

Block 4

20 Question Unit Quiz - on Classroom - then we move on to Evolution

April 27 - May 1

April 27

Block 4

• Check In - Please see the message in Google Classroom

April 28

Block 3 and 4

We will be looking at ways that humans have changed the genetics of organisms over time.

• An article on Selective Breeding has been posted to Google Classroom
• Please also watch the Edpuzzle video all the way through to help you understand the article better

April 29

Block 3

We will be breeding virtual puppies! You will use the concept of selective breeding to produce puppies with the most desirable traits.

• The lab will be on Classroom
• You will also be asked to watch the video A Brief History of Dogs

April 30

Block 4

We will be breeding virtual puppies! You will use the concept of selective breeding to produce puppies with the most desirable traits.

• The lab will be on Classroom
• You will also be asked to watch the video A Brief History of Dogs

May 1

Block 3 and 4

Genetic Engineering Notes:

• Block 3 Class starts at 12:30
• Block 4 Class starts at 1:45

The link for the GOOGLE MEET is on the top of my Classroom page.

April 20 - 24

April 20

Block 3 and 4

Complete the Edpuzzle Assignment - What is a Vaccine (on Classroom)

April 21

Block 3

Coronavirus Articles: Please read/listen to the two articles and answer the questions.

• Inside the Spiky Ball: A Virologist Explains Why the Coronavirus Is So Dangerous
• The Coronavirus Is Mutating. But That May Not Be A Problem For Humans

The good, the bad and the ugly - these two articles present two different sides to the same story.

April 22

Block 4

Coronavirus Articles: Please read/listen to the two articles and answer the questions.

• Inside the Spiky Ball: A Virologist Explains Why the Coronavirus Is So Dangerous
• The Coronavirus Is Mutating. But That May Not Be A Problem For Humans

The good, the bad and the ugly - these two articles present two different sides to the same story.

April 23

Block 3 and 4

• Notes on vaccines, mutations and how they affect viruses (and us!)
• I will be presenting these notes at a Google Meet - the address is at the top of my Classroom page.

April 24

Block 3

• Check In - Please see the message in Google Classroom

April 13 - 17

April 13

*** Please study for your quiz and make sure that your work is caught up ***

April 14

Quiz on Mutations

April 15 - 17

We are going to be looking at how genetics and viruses tie together. Please complete the Intro to VIruses - Notes on Classroom

• This assignment will be due on Friday.

April 6 - 10

April 6

Block 4

• Please take the Check-In Quiz in Classroom

April 7

Block 3 and 4

MUTATIONS - Please complete the Amoeba Sisters Edpuzzle

April 8

Block 3

Mutations Notes - Please complete:

• Watch the Video on Mutations
• Complete the Mutations Worksheet

April 9

Block 4

Mutations Notes - Please complete:

• Watch the Video on Mutations
• Complete the Mutations Worksheet

April 10

Block 3 and 4

• Continue working on the Mutation Assignments

March 30 - April 3

March 30

Block 3 and 4

Today is a catch-up day - please make sure that you have everything completed up until this point. All of the assignments should be done in order. There will be a Google Meet during your class time - please make sure that you accept my invitation and I'll see you there.

If you have not logged in to my Google Classroom please make sure that you have done so by the end of the day today. I will be moving my the documents that I assign to Classroom to make them easier for you to access.

• Please join my Google Classroom with the code: gutgljr

I have been sending email to those of you who are falling behind. Please email me if you need any help with anything. We will be moving ahead with our genetics unit next class.

March 31

Block 3

Today you will create proteins and learn how to read codons (the set of 3 bases that are carried by RNA).

• Go to Protein Synthesis and complete the activity in Classroom.

April 1

Block 4

Today you will create proteins and learn how to read codons (the set of 3 bases that are carried by RNA).

• Go to Protein Synthesis and complete the activity in Classroom.

April 2

Block 3 and 4

Today we will be learning how to read a CODON CHART.

• Watch the video on Part 1, then do part 1 of the document using the pdf reader Kami. Then watch video p]Part 2 and do part 2 of the assignment.
• Take the quiz in Classroom

April 3

Block 3

• Please take the Check-In Quiz in Classroom

March 23 - 27

Please make sure that you are completing the work for your block, only.

March 23

Block 3

IN CLASSROOM:

• Quiz: DNA Replication
• DNA - Stated Clearly

ON-LINE ACTIVITY:

• RNA and Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab - Make a copy of the worksheet and answer the questions
  • This lab is on explorelearning.com
  • You will need a password to complete this activity - PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR THE PASSWORD BEFORE YOU BEGIN
  • Once you are logged in, select "FIND GIZMOS" and search for RNA and Protein Synthesis

SHARE THE RNA and PROTEIN SYNTHESIS LAB AFTER YOU FINISH - this assignment will be due before class on THURSDAY.

March 24

Block 4

IN CLASSROOM:

• Quiz: DNA Replication
• DNA - Stated Clearly

ON-LINE ACTIVITY:

• RNA and Protein Synthesis Virtual Lab - Make a copy of the worksheet and answer the questions
  • This lab is on explorelearning.com
  • You will need a password to complete this activity - PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR THE PASSWORD BEFORE YOU BEGIN
  • Once you are logged in, select "FIND GIZMOS" and search for RNA and Protein Synthesis

SHARE THE RNA and PROTEIN SYNTHESIS LAB AFTER YOU FINISH - this assignment will be due before class on FRIDAY.

March 25

Block 3 and 4

• Please go to GOOGLE MEET for class. You will receive a link to follow in order to enter the meeting. Each block will have their own Meet time.
  • We will be checking-in to make sure everyone is on the right track.

March 26

Block 3

IN CLASSROOM:

• Quiz: Transcription and Translation
• Replication Video Notes
• Transcription and Translation Video Notes

WEBSITE ACTIVITY:

• Steps of Replication, Transcription and Translation - complete the summary worksheet
• Here is the presentation that I used for my notes so you could refer to it

March 27

Block 4

In Classroom:

• Quiz: Transcription and Translation
• Replication Video Notes
• Transcription and Translation Video Notes

WEBSITE ACTIVITY:

• Steps of Replication, Transcription and Translation - complete the summary worksheet
• Here is the presentation that I used for my notes so you could refer to it

March 2 - 6

March 2

Block 4

• Finish Endocrine System Webquest and LINK and Review
• Quiz
• Feedback Worksheet
• Menstrual Cycle Notes
• Menstrual Cycle Lab and Calendar

March 3

Block 3

• Quiz
• Feedback Worksheet
• Menstrual Cycle Notes

Block 4

• Quiz
• Continue Menstrual Cycle Lab and Calendar

March 4

Block 3

• Finish Menstrual Cycle Notes
• Quiz
• Begin Menstrual Cycle Lab and Calendar

March 5

Block 4

• Finish Menstrual Cycle Lab and Calendar
• Quiz
• Placenta Worksheet and Egg Lab
• Reproduction Unit Review
  • Worksheet and Presentation
  • Online Review - Semester 2

March 6

Block 3

• Finish Menstrual Cycle Lab and Calendar
• Quiz
• Placenta Worksheet and Egg Lab
• Reproduction Unit Review
  • Worksheet and Presentation
  • Online Review - Semester 2
  • Reproduction Quizlet

Block 4

• Quiz
• Reproduction Unit Review
  • Worksheet and Presentation
  • Online Review - Semester 2
  • Gimkit
  • Reproduction Quizlet

February 24 - 28

February 24

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Comparative Reproductive Anatomy Worksheet
• Internal and External Fertilization Lab

February 25

Block 3

• Quiz
• Stages of Embryo Development Notes
• Animal Development Lab
• Endocrine System Webquest and LINK

February 26

Block 4

• Quiz
• Stages of Embryo Development Notes
• Animal Development Lab
• Endocrine System Webquest and LINK

February 27 - HALF DAY

Block 3 and 4

• QUIZ
• Continue Endocrine System Webquest and LINK

February 28

Block 3

• Quiz
• Make-up Work Day

January 27 - 31

January 27

Block 3 and 4

• Review Midterm
  • Midterm Reflections
  • Answers to the Midterm
• Amoeba Sisters - Mitosis Video and Worksheet
• Mitosis Notes

January 28

Block 3

• Quiz
• Mitosis in the Onion Root Tip Lab

January 29

Block 4

• Quiz
• Mitosis in the Onion Root Tip Lab

January 30

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Cancer Webquest
  • Webquest Link
• Asexual Reproduction Guided Reading - don't forget to highlight the answers in the reading
• Observing Asexual Reproduction Lab
  • Hydra Budding Video

January 31

Block 3

• Quiz
• Observe your planaria
• Stem Cells Notes
  • Video
• Virtual Meiosis Activity
  • Meiosis Link

January 6 - 10

January 6

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Leaf Structure Notes and Presentation (Block 3 only)
• Leaf Structure Lab and Questions
• Transpiration Lab Template (Block 4 only)

January 7

Block 3

• Quiz
• Cellular Respiration Webquest - LINKS:
  • Biology4Kids
  • Cellular Respiration
  • ATP
  • Comparing Photosynthesis and Respiration
  • Anaerobic Respiration

January 8

Block 4

• Quiz
• Finish Parts of a Leaf Lab

January 9

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Cellular Respiration Webquest - LINKS: (Block 4 only)
  • Biology4Kids
  • Cellular Respiration
  • ATP
  • Comparing Photosynthesis and Respiration
  • Anaerobic Respiration
• Cellular Respiration Notes and Model
• REVIEW
  • Intro to Bio Review Presentation and Worksheet
  • Classification Review Presentation and Worksheet

January 10

Block 3

• Quiz
• Fermentation Lab
• Continue Review
  • Intro to Bio Review Presentation and Worksheet
  • Classification Review Presentation and Worksheet

December 16 - 20

December 16

Block 3

• Quiz
• Finish Photosynthesis Notes Presentation and Worksheet
• Photosynthesis Read-Aloud
• Virtual Photosynthesis Lab
  • Color and Photosynthesis Link
  • Light, CO2 and Temperature and Photosynthesis Link

December 17

Block 4

• Quiz
• Finish Photosynthesis Notes Presentation and Worksheet
• Photosynthesis Read-Aloud
• Virtual Photosynthesis Lab
  • Color and Photosynthesis Link
  • Light, CO2 and Temperature and Photosynthesis Link

December 18

Block 3 and 4

• Finish Virtual Photosynthesis Lab (BLOCK 4 only)
• Absorption Spectrum Graph (BLOCK 3 only)
• Amoeba Sister Photosynthesis Video and Worksheet
• Quiz
• Paper Chromatography Lab

December 19

Block 3

• Quiz
• Leaf Structure Notes and Presentation
• Leaf Structure Lab and Questions

December 20

Block 4

• Absorption Spectrum Graph
• Quiz

December 9 -13

December 9

Block 4

• Quiz
• Finish Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab
• Begin Review for EXAM

December 10

Block 3 and 4

• Cell Review Study Guide
• Quiz
• Organelle Cut and Paste Review
• Cell Review Worksheet and Presentation
• Transport Review

December 11

Block 3

UNIT EXAM

December 12 - Half Day

Block 4

UNIT EXAM

December 13

Block 3 and 4

• Warm-up: Photosynthesis Mind Map
  • Create a Photosynthesis Comic
• Photosynthesis Web Activity Worksheet and Link
• Begin Photosynthesis Notes Presentation and Worksheet

December 2 - 6

December 2 - NO SCHOOL

December 3

Block 3

• Quiz
• Begin Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab

December 4

Block 4

• Quiz
• Finish Grape and Raisin Diffusion
• Finish Cell Membrane Notes
• Virtual Osmosis

December 5

Block 3

• Quiz
• Finish Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab

Block 4

• Quiz
• Begin Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab

December 6

Block 3

CATCH-UP DAY

November 25 - 26

November 25

Block 3

• Quiz
• Finish Grape and Raisin Diffusion
• Virtual Osmosis
• Finish Cell Membrane Notes

November 26

Block 4

• Begin Cell Membrane Notes
• Amoeba Sisters - Cell Membrane and Transport Video and Worksheet
• Grape and Raisin Diffusion

November 4 - 8

November 4

Block 4

• Review Enzymes
• Quiz
• Digestive System Notes and Lab

November 5

Block 3 and 4

• Finish Digestive System Lab
• Quiz

November 6

Block 3

• Quiz
• REVIEW FOR UNIT EXAM
  • Study Guide
  • Review Questions/Answers and Worksheet
• Macromolecules Review

November 7

Block 4

• Quiz
• REVIEW FOR UNIT EXAM
  • Study Guide
  • Review Questions/Answers and Worksheet
• Macromolecules Review

November 8

Block 3 and 4

UNIT EXAM

October 28 - November 1

October 28

Block 3 and 4

• Finish pH Lab - DUE FOR HOMEWORK
• Reading Comprehension Practice
• Gimkit - Biochemistry

October 29

Block 3

• Printed Progress Reports - SIGN FOR HOMEWORK
• Finish Reading Comprehension Practice
• Murder Mystery Lab - Who Killed Sam Quiggle?

October 30

Block 4

• Printed Progress Reports - SIGN FOR HOMEWORK
• Murder Mystery Lab - Who Killed Sam Quiggle?

October 31

Block 3 and 4

• Review Indicators
• Quiz
• Enzyme Notes and Lab

November 1

Block 3

• Review Enzymes
• Quiz
• Digestive System Notes and Lab

October 21 - 25

October 21

Block 3

• Quiz
• Finish Notes/Cut and Paste
• Macromolecule Sandwich Lab

October 22 - HALF DAY

Block 4 - 10:15-10:55

• Quiz
• Finish Notes/Cut and Paste

October 23

Block 3 and 4

• Amoeba Sisters - Macromolecules Worksheet and Video
• Quiz
• Sandwich Lab (Block 4 only)
• pH Notes - Worksheet and Website

October 24

Block 3

• Review Acids and Bases
• Quiz
• pH Lab
• Gimkit - Biochemistry

October 25

Block 4

• Finish pH Notes and Review Acids and Bases
• Quiz
• pH Lab

October 14 - 18

October 14 - NO SCHOOL

October 15

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz (Block 4 only)
• REVIEW FOR EXAM NEXT CLASS
  • Amoeba Sister Classification Worksheet and Video
  • Review Presentation and Worksheet
  • Study Guide
  • Vocabulary (Block 4 only)
  • Prokaryote vs. Eukaryote Venn Diagram (Block 4 only)

October 16

Block 3

UNIT EXAM

October 17

Block 4

UNIT EXAM

October 18

• Collect Work from Unit 1 and 2

Intro to Biochemistry - Macromolecules

• Begin Notes/Cut and Paste

October 7 - 11

October 7

Block 3

• Quiz
• Kingdom Notes and Presentation
• Kingdom Cut and Paste

October 8

Block 4

• Quiz
• Finish Microscope Lab - DUE NEXT CLASS

October 9

Block 3

• Quiz
• Prokaryote and Eukaryote Venn Diagram
• Bacteria and Mushroom Labs

Block 4

• Quiz
• Using a Dichotomous Key Lab
• Begin Kingdom Notes and Presentation

October 10

Block 3

• Review Kingdoms and Vocabulary
• Quiz
• Animal Observation (Dead Things in Jars) Lab
  • Template

October 11

Block 4

• Finish Kingdoms Notes
  • Kingdom Cut and Paste
• Quiz
• Animal Observation (Dead Things in Jars) Lab
  • Template

September 30 - October 4

September 30

Block 4

• Quiz
• Video Nova - Origins: How Life Began and Worksheet

October 1

Block 3 and 4

• Watch Flocabulary: Classification Video
• Classification Notes and Presentation
  • When you are finished with the notes, the last slide gives directions for logging into Flocabulary.com. Log in an complete the assigned activities.
• Classification Webquest
  • Worksheet
  • Links
    • First Link: duckster.com
    • Second Link: coolaboo.com

October 2

Block 3

• Finish Microscope Lab
• Video Nova - Origins: How Life Began and Worksheet

October 3

Block 4

• Review Classification Notes
• Quiz
• Continue Microscope Lab

October 4

Block 3

• Review Classification Notes
• Quiz
• Using a Dichotomous Key Lab

September 23 - 27

September 23

Block 3 and 4

• Finish Making Connections Lab - DUE NEXT CLASS
• REVIEW FOR EXAM:
  • Worksheet and Presentation
  • Study Guide

September 24

Block 3

• UNIT EXAM
• Turn in Making Connections Lab

September 25

Block 4

• UNIT EXAM
• Turn in Making Connections Lab

September 26

Block 3 and 4

• Review Test Multiple Choice Questions 1-30
• Begin Intro to the Microscope Lab
  • Parts of the Microscope Diagram Answers
  • Magnification Answers

September 27

Block 3

• Continue Intro to the Microscope Lab

September 16 - 20

September 16

Block 3

• Review Parts of the Scientific Method
• Observe Radish Seeds - Lab Work Time
• Quiz
• Begin Making Connections Lab

September 17

Block 4

• Review Parts of the Scientific Method
• Observe Radish Seeds - Lab Work Time
• Quiz
• Begin Making Connections Lab

September 18

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Continue Making Connections Lab

September 19

Block 3

• Review Connections between our Exercise and our Cells
• Quiz
• Continue Making Connections Lab
  • Lab Rubric

September 20

Block 4

• Review Connections between our Exercise and our Cells
• Quiz
• Continue Making Connections Lab
  • Lab Rubric

September 9 - 13

September 9

Block 4

• Quiz
• COLLECT HOMEWORK
• Measurement Lab - HOMEWORK

September 10

Block 3 and 4

• Review Measurement - Measurement Notes and Review Lab
  • COLLECT LAB
• Quiz
• Parts of the Scientific Method
  • Hypothesis
  • Variables
• Graphing Guidelines and Practice

September 11

Block 3

• Review Variables Worksheet and Graphing Lab
• Quiz
• Radish Seed Lab

September 12

Block 4

• Finish Graphing Lab - line graph - HOMEWORK
• Review Variables Worksheet and Graphing Lab
• Quiz
• Radish Seed Lab

September 13

Block 3 and 4

• Quiz
• Parts of the Scientific Method
  • Materials
  • Procedure
• TORQuE Notes and Video

September 5 and 6

September 5

Block 3 and 4

• Class Information Sheet
• Student Information Sheet - HOMEWORK
• Safety Contract - HOMEWORK
• Notes - All Living Things... and Presentation
• Lab: Comparing Living and Non-Living Things - HOMEWORK
• Article: Are Viruses Alive? - HOMEWORK

September 6

Block 3

• Quiz
• COLLECT HOMEWORK
• Measurement Lab - HOMEWORK
• Hypothesis Worksheet