Homework: Homework will be assigned on an as-needed basis. There is no set amount of homework that will be assigned each week. Additionally, homework may or may not be taken for a grade on any given day. This is up to my discretion.
Lab Activities: Students will regularly participate in inquiry-based activities that will count as a grade. If working in groups, each group members’ lab sheet will be graded SEPARATELY. Therefore, each student is responsible for their own recordings, observations, and conclusions. Not all group members may earn the same grade.
Bell Work: Each day there will be a question that should be answered on a separate sheet of paper as soon as the students gets to class. Within the first 5 minutes of class, we will go over the question as a class. These questions review previous material or help transition into new material.
Tests/Quizzes: Students will have a quiz every Wednesday on the material covered in the previous week. The students are responsible for looking at my website to see the major topic questions that they should be able to answer. Each quarter, students will take a test that is focused on the content covered throughout the quarter. Dates and content for the quarter tests will be announced at least 5-7 days in advance.
A - 89.5-100%
B - 79.5-89.4%
C - 69.5-79.4%
D - 59.5-69.4%
F - Below 59.4%
Tentative weekly schedule, due dates and upcoming test/quiz info.
Monday: First Day of School!
Bellwork
Population Study Pt I
Goals
Process
Data Collection
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Classroom rules/procedures/policies
Classroom safety
Go over science supplies
Find website
Log into Google Classroom
Survey
Homework
Quiz - Tomorrow
5 questions about procedures and rules
Where should I look for classroom assignments?
How do I put a proper heading on my paper?
Wednesday:
Quiz - See Tuesday
Graphing Notes
Population Study Pt II (on Google Classroom)
Homework
Population Study Pt II (graphs, data, questions) - Friday @ 3:00 on Google Classroom
Supplies Check - Friday
Thursday:
Bellwork - 10 minutes to work on your Population Study Pt II
Characteristics of Life Video
Characteristics of Life Notes
Homework
Population Study Pt II (graphs, data, questions) - Friday @ 3:00 on Google Classroom
Supplies Check - Friday
Friday:
Bellwork - Make sure your Population Study Pt II is turned in
Check Supplies
Log Into Gizmo
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Notes
Start Reproduction Strategies Activity
Homework
Population Study Pt II (graphs, data, questions) - Today @ 3:00 on Google Classroom
Monday:
Bellwork - Bunny vs Fly vs Bacteria
Continue Reproduction Strategies Activity
Go Over Reproduction Strategies Activity
Tuesday:
Bellwork - Life Cycle of a Salmon
What is DNA? What is a Gene? What is a Chromosome? Videos
DNA, Chromosome, and Gene Notes
Homework
Your next quiz will be Wednesday, September 4th. Please review vocabulary and notes over the long weekend so you are not taken by surprise.
Wednesday: No School!!
Thursday: No School!!
Friday: No School!!
Monday: Labor Day - No School!
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Review Characteristics of Life, Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, and DNA
Mitosis Notes: Cell division for asexual reproduction and for growth and repair
Time to work on Guided Questions
Homework
Quiz - Tomorrow
Graphs
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
Be able to recognize different types of graphs?
What makes for a good graph title?
Characteristics of Life
What are the characteristics of living things?
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
What is the difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction? If given an example, be able to identify which type!
What are the advantages for a species that reproduces sexually? What are the disadvantages?
What are the advantages for a species that reproduces asexually? What are the disadvantages?
DNA, Chromosomes and Gene
What is deoxyribonucleic acid?
How many chromosomes are in each human body cell?
Vocab:
Asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction, diversity, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), chromosome, gene, homologous pair, reproduction, response to stimuli, homeostasis, metabolism, evolution, organization, growth and development
Wednesday:
Quiz
Review Mitosis Notes
Start Meiosis Notes: Cell division for sexual reproduction
Thursday:
Bellwork - Chromosome Count
Meiosis Notes: Cell division for sexual reproduction
Friday:
Bellwork - Mitosis vs Meiosis (Humans)
Mitosis and Meiosis - Real Videos
Heredity Vocabulary
Mendel's Laws and Meiosis - Notes
Monday:
Bellwork - Mitosis vs Meiosis (Cat)
Human Traits Survey
Allele and Gene Video: Ameoba Sisters
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Smiley Baby Pt I
Flipping for alleles
Survey
Draw
Time to work on guided questions
Homework
Quiz - Tomorrow
What is the goal of mitosis? What do you start with? What do you end with?
What is the goal of meiosis? What do you start with? What do you end with?
How are the goals of mitosis and meiosis different?
Why do species that reproduce sexually need to undergo meiosis to create gametes?
Why does a mutation during meiosis get passed on to an offspring, but a mutation in a skin cell undergoing mitosis does not?
What is a gamete? Why is it unlike body cells?
Is there a rule about complexity of an organism and the number of chromosomes it has?
Be able to connect meiosis, gametes, fertilization and zygotes into a single explanation. If you can include the information about which cells are haploid and which cells are diploid, that will be even better!
What does the Law of Independent Assortment say? How does it explain the diversity we see within families? What part of meiosis contributes most to Independent Assortment?
What does the Law of Segregation say? How does it explain why species maintain a stable chromosome count from generation to generation? What part of meiosis contributes most to Segregation?
Vocab: Mitosis, Diploid, Mutation, Meiosis, Haploid Cell, Gamete, Recombination/Crossing Over, Fertilization, Zygote, Genotype, Phenotype, Dominant Allele, Recessive Allele, Homozygous, Heterozygous, Law of Segregation, Law of Independent Assortment (DON'T FORGET THE VOCAB FROM LAST WEEK EITHER!)
Wednesday:
Quiz
Gregor Mendel Notes
Homework
Gregor Mendel Notes (if not completed in class) - Thursday
Thursday:
Bellwork
Check Gregor Mendel Notes
Smiley Baby Pt II (Theoretical vs Experimental)
50/50 flipping
Determine percentages using Google Sheets
Homework
Smiley Baby Pt II (Theoretical vs Experimental) - Friday (turn in for points)
Friday:
Bellwork - Heredity Practice 1/2 Sheet
Turn in Smiley Baby Pt II (Theoretical vs Experimental)
Discussion on Smiley Baby
Punnett Square Notes
Complete Dominance
Monday:
Bellwork - Finish Complete Dominance Punnett Square w/s 1
Complete Dominance Punnett Square w/s 2
Incomplete/Co-Dominance Notes
Homework
Complete Dominance Punnett Square w/s 2 (if not done in class) - Tuesday
Tuesday:
Bellwork - Compare Punnett Squares
Check homework
Incomplete/Co-Dominance Practice w/s
Punnett Square Practice Stations
Homework
Quiz - Tomorrow
Many of the questions for this week cover the same general information as last week, but because we have done more with the material the expectations will be greater!
Why do species that reproduce sexually need to undergo meiosis to create gametes?
Why does a mutation during meiosis get passed on to an offspring, but a mutation in a skin cell undergoing mitosis does not?
What is a gamete? Why is it unlike body cells?
Be able to connect meiosis, gametes, fertilization and zygotes into a single explanation. If you can include the information about which cells are haploid and which cells are diploid, that will be even better!
Be able to explain how dominant and recessive alleles translate genotype into phenotype.
Homozygous and heterozygous genotypes will play an important role this week! Be sure you know the difference and how to use them to determine phenotype.
Be able to complete a Punnett Square if you know the parents' genotypes.
Using a Punnett Square, predict the likelihood of the phenotypes for offspring.
If a trait shows complete/mendelian dominance, what will the phenotype of a heterozygous individual be?
If a trait shows Co-dominant, what will the phenotype of a heterozygous individual be?
If a trait shows incomplete dominance, what will the phenotype of a heterozygous individual be?
Vocab: Review previous vocabulary and Punnett Square, Complete/Mendelian Dominance, Incomplete Dominance, Co-Dominance
Wednesday:
Quiz
Complete Dominance Punnett Square w/s 3
Homework
Complete Dominance Punnett Square w/s 3 (if not done in class) - Thursday
Thursday:
Bellwork
Gurubop pg 1 and 2
Homework
Gurubop pg 3 (questions 1-4) - Friday
Entire Gurubop Packet - Wednesday (9/24)
Friday:
Bellwork
Gurubop pg 4 and 5
Homework
Gurubop pg 3 (questions 5-8) - Monday
Entire Gurubop Packet - Wednesday (9/24)
Monday:
Bellwork - Make Gurubop
Sex-Linked Punnett Square Notes
Time to work on Gurubop Packet
Homework
Gurubop pg 6 and 7 - Tuesday
Entire Gurubop Packet - Wednesday
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Sex-Linked Punnett Square Notes (if needed)
Sex-Linked Punnett Square Practice w/s
Time to work on Gurubop Packet
Homework
Gurubop pg 8 - Wednesday
Entire Gurubop Packet - Wednesday
Team Quiz - Wednesday
?????
Wednesday:
Turn in Gurubop Packet
Team Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Pedigree Chart Notes
Simple Pedigree (if time)
Friday: Interim Reports Out
Bellwork
Mouse Genetics Gizmo
If done early, complete the practice Punnett square w/s
Homework
Mouse Genetics Gizmo - Monday
Completion - Packet (5 pts)
Accuracy - Online Assessment Questions (5 pts)
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday: Conferences (3-9pm)
Bellwork
Friday: NEOEA - No School for Students!!
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Homework
Quarter 1 Test - Tomorrow
This test has the material from the entire quarter. YOUR PREVIOUS QUIZZES IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY!!!!!
New Information:
Vocabulary:
Wednesday:
Quarter 1 Test
Thursday:
Bellwork
Grade Change
Friday: End of Quarter 1
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday: Interim Reports Out
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday: Thanksgiving Break - No School!!
Thursday: Thanksgiving Break - No School!!
Friday: Thanksgiving Break - No School!!
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Homework
Quarter 2 Test - Tomorrow
This test has the material from the entire quarter. YOUR PREVIOUS QUIZZES IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY!!!!!
New Information:
Vocabulary:
Wednesday:
Quarter 2 Test
Thursday:
Bellwork
Grade Change
Friday: End of Quarter 2
Bellwork
Monday: Winter Break - No School!
Tuesday: Winter Break - No School!
Wednesday: Winter Break - No School!
Thursday: Winter Break - No School!
Friday: Winter Break - No School!
Monday: Winter Break - No School!
Tuesday: Winter Break - No School!
Wednesday: Winter Break - No School!
Thursday: Winter Break - No School!
Friday: Winter Break - No School!
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday: MLK Day - No School!!
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday: Interim Reports Out
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday: Conferences (3-9pm)
Bellwork
Friday: Midwinter Break - No School!!
Monday: President's Day - No School!!
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Homework
Quarter 3 Test - Tomorrow
This test has the material from the entire quarter. YOUR PREVIOUS QUIZZES IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY!!!!!
New Information:
Vocabulary:
Wednesday:
Quarter 3 Test
Thursday:
Bellwork
Grade Change
Friday: End of Quarter 3
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday: Spring Break - No School!!
Monday: Spring Break - No School!
Tuesday: Spring Break - No School!
Wednesday: Spring Break - No School!
Thursday: Spring Break - No School!
Friday: Spring Break - No School!
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday: Interim Reports Out
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday:
Bellwork
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Wednesday:
Quiz
Thursday:
Bellwork
Friday:
Bellwork
Monday: Memorial Day - No School!!
Tuesday:
Bellwork
Homework
Quarter 3 Test - Tomorrow
This test has the material from the entire quarter. YOUR PREVIOUS QUIZZES IS THE BEST WAY TO STUDY!!!!!
New Information:
Vocabulary:
Wednesday:
Quarter 4 Test
Thursday:
Bellwork
Grade Change
Friday: End of Quarter 4
Bellwork