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Day 101. Thursday, June 17th:
Day 101. Thursday, June 17th:
Last Day of Class!
Last Day of Class!
Cleaning
Cleaning
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
Day 100. Tuesday, June 15th:
Day 100. Tuesday, June 15th:
Final Exam
Final Exam
Day 99. Monday, June 12th:
Day 99. Monday, June 12th:
Review and Study for the Final Exam
Review and Study for the Final Exam
Day 98. Thursday, June 8th:
Day 98. Thursday, June 8th:
My appreciation for your kindness towards our sub!
My appreciation for your kindness towards our sub!
Day 97. Tuesday, June 6th:
Day 97. Tuesday, June 6th:
Set up Yeast Experiment
Respiration Note Taking Guide
Notebook Augmentation & Test Correction
Day 96. Monday, June 5th:
Day 96. Monday, June 5th:
Evolution Quiz Corrections if needed.
Evolution Quiz Corrections if needed.
Day 94. Thursday, May 25th:
Day 94. Thursday, May 25th:
Set up photosynthesis observation lab.
Set up photosynthesis observation lab.
Watch NOVA; Beyond the Elements
Watch NOVA; Beyond the Elements
Check experiment\Move experiment
Check experiment\Move experiment
Maybe quiz back during extension.
Maybe quiz back during extension.
Day 94. Tuesday, May 30th:
Day 94. Tuesday, May 30th:
Evolution Quiz
Evolution Quiz
Day 93. Thursday, May 25th:
Day 93. Thursday, May 25th:
Complete Whiteboard Share-outs.
Lynn Margulis
Lynn Margulis developed the endosymbiotic theory of cells in 1967. This theory proposes that mitochondria and chloroplasts were bacteria that were taken into a larger cell and created a symbiosis.
Although her theory was not widely accepted at the time, there is now a preponderance of supporting evidence.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts have bacteria like DNA and ribosomes.
Day 92. Tuesday, May 23rd:
Day 92. Tuesday, May 23rd:
Cellular Evidence of Evolution with Endosymbiotic Theory. See above.
Cellular Evidence of Evolution with Endosymbiotic Theory. See above.
1st. Conduct some research to learn more about the topic. Be able to explain what it is, why it is an example of evolution, what type of evolution, and anything else specific to the topic.
1st. Conduct some research to learn more about the topic. Be able to explain what it is, why it is an example of evolution, what type of evolution, and anything else specific to the topic.
2nd: Create a white board representation with an explanation of the topic, helpful drawings/visuals. Put some effort into these, as you will earn Canvas points for your work. Use the vocabulary terms that apply from this vocabulary list in your explanation.
2nd: Create a white board representation with an explanation of the topic, helpful drawings/visuals. Put some effort into these, as you will earn Canvas points for your work. Use the vocabulary terms that apply from this vocabulary list in your explanation.
3rd: Formal share out. Give everyone in your group something to share.
3rd: Formal share out. Give everyone in your group something to share.
Day 91. Monday, May 22nd:
Day 91. Monday, May 22nd:
Announcement, Evolution Quiz scheduled for next Tuesday, May 30th.
Examples of Evolution...your table group will be assigned one of the following topics to investigate. Create a white board representation or butcher paper poster that includes an explanation of the topic, helpful drawings/visuals. Use the vocabulary terms that apply from this vocabulary list in your explanation. Share out either today or next time we meet.
Examples of Evolution...your table group will be assigned one of the following topics to investigate. Create a white board representation or butcher paper poster that includes an explanation of the topic, helpful drawings/visuals. Use the vocabulary terms that apply from this vocabulary list in your explanation. Share out either today or next time we meet.
-Mexican Cavefish
-Mexican Cavefish
-Ant Mimicking Beetles
-Ant Mimicking Beetles
-Similar yet not closely related organisms in North America and Australia
-Similar yet not closely related organisms in North America and Australia
-Evolution of Flight
-Evolution of Flight
-Peppered Moths
-Peppered Moths
-Female Insect Plant Mimics
-Female Insect Plant Mimics
-Pesticide Resistance DDT
-Pesticide Resistance DDT
-Antibiotic Resistance
-Antibiotic Resistance
-Skin Color
-Skin Color
Day 90. Thursday, May 18th:
Day 90. Thursday, May 18th:
HOMEWORK: Then, read pages 460 to 473 and answer all questions on page 464 and 473. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 89. Tuesday, May 16th:
Day 89. Tuesday, May 16th:
Sexual Selection Continued; PBS Why Sex?
Sexual Selection; Cornell Lab of Ornothology
Day 88. Monday, May 15th:
Day 88. Monday, May 15th:
Genetics Feedback
Genetics Feedback
Natural Selection Activity
Natural Selection Activity
Sexual Selection
Sexual Selection
Day 86. Thursday, May 11th:
Day 86. Thursday, May 11th:
Horse Fossil Debrief & Assignment
Evolution; Darwin's Finches (slides 25 to 29)
Galapagos Finch and Seed Graphing Assignment
Galapagos Finch Evolution Video
Natural Selection Activity (if time)
The most intact record of
horse fossils have been
found at John Day Fossil
Bed in Oregon.
Day 86. Tuesday, May 9th:
Day 86. Tuesday, May 9th:
HOMEWORK: Read pages 450 to 453 and answer questions 1 through 3. Also, read pages 454 to 458 and answer questions 1 through 4. Submit to Canvas. Due Thursday, May 11th.
Day 85. Monday, May 8th:
Day 85. Monday, May 8th:
Run the Natural Selection Simulation Activity to answer the question which dominant or recessive traits (fur type, ear type, and teeth type) are best for the bunnies to survive each of the following conditions?
Run the Natural Selection Simulation Activity to answer the question which dominant or recessive traits (fur type, ear type, and teeth type) are best for the bunnies to survive each of the following conditions?
-wolves -tough food -limited food
-wolves -tough food -limited food
Type a brief explanation of your results and upload it to the Natural Selection Activity Assignment in Canvas.
Type a brief explanation of your results and upload it to the Natural Selection Activity Assignment in Canvas.
Day 84. Thursday, May 4th:
Day 84. Thursday, May 4th:
Genetics Exam
Genetics Exam
Day 83. Tuesday, May 2nd:
Day 83. Tuesday, May 2nd:
Haploid vs Diploid
7th Period Only = Meiosis Amoeba Sisters
Ratios to memorize from heterozygous crosses:
-monohybrid heterozygous x heterozygous
-dihybrid heterozygous x heterozygous
Genetics Kahoot
Genetics Practice Exam taken as if today were the test. Answer Key
Epistasis If this is all easy for you, do some research on epistasis and try the problems in the link.
Day 82. Monday, May 1st:
Day 82. Monday, May 1st:
5th Period: Mitosis vs Meiosis Differences to Know Metaphase
Practice Exam Take a picture(s) of your answers and upload to Canvas.
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7th Period: Mitosis Amoeba Sisters
Practice Exam Take a picture(s) of your answers and upload to Canvas.
Day 81. Thursday, April 27th:
Day 81. Thursday, April 27th:
5th Period: Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis Amoeba Sisters Meiosis Amoeba Sisters
Here is a mitosis resource to complete the assignment below.
Here is a meiosis resource to complete the assignment below.
White board/Playdough Picture Series:
On a white board show DNA replication then the stages of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Use play-dough to model 2 chromosomes (2 from mom and 2 from dad). Color code the chromosomes from each parent and make them three different lengths to keep track.
On the white board next to the chromosomes write a Title (what phase is being shown) and a brief description of what happens at this phase of mitosis. Draw in cell membrane, nuclear envelope, centrioles, and spindle fibers.
Put your pictures into a slideshow or paste them onto a Google Doc to keep them in the correct order. Then upload your mitosis picture series to Canvas.
Do the same with meiosis.
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7th Period: Dihybrid Crosses (what we didn't get to because of the job fair).
Day 80. Tuesday, April 25th:
Day 80. Tuesday, April 25th:
Dihybrid Crosses cats & peas
Dihybrid Practice Problem Blood
Dihybrid Crosses Worksheet Due next time we meet.
Day 79. Monday, April 24th:
Day 79. Monday, April 24th:
Fake Blood Typing Activity Blood Genetics Practice Problems
Dihybrid Crosses with blood if time.
Day 78. Thursday, April 20th:
Day 78. Thursday, April 20th:
Sex Linked (X or Y) Sex Linked Practice Problems
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Incomplete & Codominance Incomplete & Codominance Practice Problems
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Fake Blood Typing Activity (if time) Blood Genetics Practice Problems
Karyotypes show the number and types of chromosomes found in your cells.
Day 77. Tuesday, April 18th:
Day 77. Tuesday, April 18th:
Autosomal vs Sex Linked Inheritance
Single Gene vs Whole Chromosome Conditions
Single Gene Conditions will require a pedigree for your brochure/website.
Review yesterday's assignment with a closer look at pedigrees.
Whole Chromosome Conditions will require a karyotype.
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Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics" is shown to the right.
Gregor Mendel, the "father of genetics" is shown to the right.
Day 75. Thursday, April 13th:
Day 75. Thursday, April 13th:
Continue working on the Genetic Condition Brochure or Website assignment from last time we met. If you forgot your assigned condition, or were absent, go ahead and choose one from the list.
Continue working on the Genetic Condition Brochure or Website assignment from last time we met. If you forgot your assigned condition, or were absent, go ahead and choose one from the list.
We will do test makeups and corrections on Monday when I return. My apologies for changing plans on this, but I it will be easier to manage in my absence.
We will do test makeups and corrections on Monday when I return. My apologies for changing plans on this, but I it will be easier to manage in my absence.
If you finish early, feel free to makeup any missing work in this class or work on something from another class.
If you finish early, feel free to makeup any missing work in this class or work on something from another class.
I appreciate all of your work and efforts in welcoming Ms. Sansom in my absence!
I appreciate all of your work and efforts in welcoming Ms. Sansom in my absence!
Day 74. Tuesday, April 11th:
Day 74. Tuesday, April 11th:
Nucleic Acids Exam Makeups
Nucleic Acids Exam Makeups
Below is a list of genetic conditions that might help us get started (you are not limited to this list):
Tay Sachs Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia
Red Green Color Blindness
Hemophilia
Huntington's Disease
Achondroplasia
Phenylketonuria PKU
Marfans Syndrome
Polydactyly
Werners Syndrome
Albinism
Angelmans Syndrome
Adrenoleukodystrophy ALD
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Turners Syndrome
Down Syndrome
XXX Syndrome
XXY Syndrome
Night Blindness
Fragile X Syndrome
Cri du Chat
Methemoglobinemia
Day 74. Monday, April 10th:
Day 74. Monday, April 10th:
Start Genetics Unit.
Start Genetics Unit.
Baby Making Activity...not what you think!
Baby Making Activity...not what you think!
Day 73. Thursday, April 6th:
Day 73. Thursday, April 6th:
Nucleic Acids Exam
Nucleic Acids Exam
Day 72. Tuesday, April 4th:
Day 72. Tuesday, April 4th:
White Board Review
-Nucleic Acid Structure (include monomers and 3' vs. 5' end)
-DNA vs RNA
-Transcription
-mRNA Processing
-Translation
-DNA Replication
-DNA Fingerprinting...RFLP
-DNA History (one sentence explaining the person's contribution )
-Friedrich Miescher
-Frederick Griffith
-Oswald Avery
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase
-Erwin Chargaff
-Linus Pauling
-James Watson and Frances Crick
-Rosalind Franklin
-Kary Mullis
-PCR...Polymerase Chain Reaction
Nucleic Acids Practice Quiz Key
Day 71. Monday, April 3rd:
Day 71. Monday, April 3rd:
Nucleic Acid Jeopardy; Preparation for the exam scheduled for this coming Thursday (odd) and Friday (even).
Nucleic Acid Jeopardy; Preparation for the exam scheduled for this coming Thursday (odd) and Friday (even).
Day 70. Thursday, March 23rd:
Day 70. Thursday, March 23rd:
NOVA; Can We Make Life?
NOVA; Can We Make Life?
Nucleic Acids Kahoot
Nucleic Acids Kahoot
HOMEWORK: The Main Points; Nucleic Acids Study Guide The Nucleic Acids Exam is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th.
HOMEWORK: The Main Points; Nucleic Acids Study Guide The Nucleic Acids Exam is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th.
Day 69. Tuesday, March 21st:
Day 69. Tuesday, March 21st:
DNA Fingerprinting
What you should know for DNA replication:- Helicase unwinds the DNA.
- Single stranded binding proteins stabilize the unwound DNA.
- DNA polymerase synthesizes new DNA in the 5' to 3' direction.
- The leading strand is continuous. The lagging strand is in segments.
- DNA ligase repairs the gaps in the lagging strand segments.
- Two semiconserved strand of DNA are created with one old and one new strand in each.
NOVA Wonders; Can We Make Life?
Day 68. Monday, March 20th:
Day 68. Monday, March 20th:
Genetic Mutations POGIL
Day 67. Thursday, March 16th:
Day 67. Thursday, March 16th:
Transcription & Translation Activity`
Transcription & Translation Activity`
HOMEWORK: Read pages 366 to 371 and answer question 1 through 3 (except for 2.b.) on page 371. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Transcription Above
mRNA Splicing Below
snRNPs form a spliceosome below and cut out the introns.
Alternative Splicing Below:
Day 66. Tuesday, March 14th:
Day 66. Tuesday, March 14th:
Discuss Transcription & mRNA processing.
Transcription
-Start Codon
-RNA Polymerase
-Stop Codon
mRNA Processing
Pre-mRNA is...
-Spliced by spliceosome formed by snRNPs
-introns cut out
-exons bonded together
Codon BIOGO mRNA Codon Chart
Homework: Online Translation and Simulation
Day 65. Monday, March 13th:
Day 65. Monday, March 13th:
History of DNA Research
Table Group Assignments
-Friedrich Miescher
-Frederick Griffith
-Oswald Avery
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase
-Erwin Chargaff
-Linus Pauling
-James Watson and Frances Crick
-Rosalind Franklin
-Frederick Sanger
Online Transcription Simulation and Questions This is a Canvas Assignment
DNA Coding Sequence for Keratin:
Day 64. Thursday, March 9th:
Day 64. Thursday, March 9th:
Construct a DNA Model Keratin Gene
History of DNA Research
Table Group Assignments
-Friedrich Miescher
-Frederick Griffith
-Oswald Avery
-Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase
-Erwin Chargaff
-Linus Pauling
-James Watson and Frances Crick
-Rosalind Franklin
-Frederick Sanger
HOMEWORK: Read pages 344 to 348 in your textbook. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 348 and upload to Canvas.
Day 63. Tuesday, March 7th:
Day 63. Tuesday, March 7th:
DNA and RNA table Kahoot
DNA and RNA table Kahoot
Cell Exam Corrections
Cell Exam Corrections
CLASS & HOMEWORK: Complete the two sets of DNA Lecture Questions. Part 1 is due in class today and Part 2 is due next time we meet.
CLASS & HOMEWORK: Complete the two sets of DNA Lecture Questions. Part 1 is due in class today and Part 2 is due next time we meet.
Day 62. Monday, March 6th:
Day 62. Monday, March 6th:
Example plate from 4th period is shown to the right.
Example plate from 4th period is shown to the right.
We measured the distance between the food and the bacteria growth line in millimeters. There are 10 mm in a centimeter.
We measured the distance between the food and the bacteria growth line in millimeters. There are 10 mm in a centimeter.
Day 60. Monday, February 27th:
Day 60. Monday, February 27th:
Exam Categories:
Exam Categories:
Differences Between Types of Cells
-Include plant, animal, and bacteria
-Include stem cells vs differentiated cells
Cell Size Shape and Function
-Small cells vs large cells for rates of diffusion
-Long thin cells vs short chunky cells for rates of diffusion
Identifying Bacteria
-What are the gram characteristics and what do they indicate?
-Types of shape and arrangement.
Bacteria Gene Exchange
-List and explain the three types.
Antibiotic Resistance
-What is it? How is it created? How do we prevent it?
Endosymbiotic Theory
-What is it? What is the evidence?
Day 59. Thursday, February 23rd:
Day 59. Thursday, February 23rd:
Check Petri Dishes
Check Petri Dishes
Day 58. Tuesday, February 21st:
Day 58. Tuesday, February 21st:
Set up Natural Antibiotics Experiment
Set up Natural Antibiotics Experiment
-Create a bacterial lawn.
-Allow to sit for 10 + minutes.
-Place antibiotic substances on the plate.
Kahoot if time.
Kahoot if time.
Day 57. Thursday, February 16th:
Day 57. Thursday, February 16th:
Endosymbiotic Theory Slideshow
Ted Ed; How we think complex cells evolved.
Practice Making a Lawn Plate
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7th Period Extension...finish NOVA Wonders What Living in You?
Day 56. Tuesday, February 14th:
Day 56. Tuesday, February 14th:
Valentines day question: What factors (beyond your control) control who you are attracted to?
Top 3 Natural Antibiotics
Day 55. Monday, February 13th:
Day 55. Monday, February 13th:
View your gram stained bacteria.
View your gram stained bacteria.
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Resistance
Fontline (Joan Casey, CV graduate is featured)
Bacterial Gene Sharing
transformation: when bacteria take in DNA from their environment
conjugation: when bacteria build a bridge called a pilus between each other and exchange DNA
transduction: when viruses attack bacteria and use them to replicate. ..then they carry some of that bacteria's DNA to the next cell they infect
Day 54. Thursday, February 9th:
Day 54. Thursday, February 9th:
HOMEWORK: Read pages 279 to 284 and answer questions 1-5 on page 284. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 279 to 284 and answer questions 1-5 on page 284. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 53. Tuesday, February 7th:
Day 53. Tuesday, February 7th:
Check Bacteria
Check Bacteria
Day 52. Monday, February 6th (1st Day of Second Semester):
Day 52. Monday, February 6th (1st Day of Second Semester):
Tips for New Semester
Tips for New Semester
-Communication via Email
-Work in
-Be on Time
Review Kahoot
Prepare for Bacteria Collection
Review Kahoot
Prepare for Bacteria Collection
-Measure or pour agar.
-Measure or pour agar.
-Wrap Tin Foil
-Wrap Tin Foil
Day 51. Monday, January 30th:
Significant Topics shared with me.
Cell Shape Activity
Day 51. Monday, January 30th:
Significant Topics shared with me.
Cell Shape Activity
Biology Kahoot (if time)
Biology Kahoot (if time)
Day 49. Tuesday, January 24th:
Day 49. Tuesday, January 24th:
Self Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelle Review Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload to Canvas.
Self Guided Slideshow of Cell History, Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes, & Organelle Review Answer the 25 questions in red in your notebook or on a Google Doc and upload to Canvas.
In your table groups, complete the Cell Visualization Lab in your notebook and show M. Hee your work when complete.
In your table groups, complete the Cell Visualization Lab in your notebook and show M. Hee your work when complete.
Extra Time? Work on your Significant Topics Assignment due today for 5th period and Thursday for 7th period.
Extra Time? Work on your Significant Topics Assignment due today for 5th period and Thursday for 7th period.
Day 48. Monday, January 23rd:
Day 48. Monday, January 23rd:
Cell Transport Quiz
Cell Transport Quiz
Day 47. Thursday, January 19th:
Day 47. Thursday, January 19th:
Into and Out of the Cell Kahoot (a short Kahoot)
Into and Out of the Cell Kahoot (a short Kahoot)
Cell Analogy Completion Worktime. Remember to identify who completed which slides.
Cell Analogy Completion Worktime. Remember to identify who completed which slides.
HOMEWORK: Complete the Cell Transport Worksheet (see above) and upload to Canvas. Also, study these these concepts to prepare for the quiz scheduled for Monday, January 23rd. Here is a link with an eggsplanation.
HOMEWORK: Complete the Cell Transport Worksheet (see above) and upload to Canvas. Also, study these these concepts to prepare for the quiz scheduled for Monday, January 23rd. Here is a link with an eggsplanation.
Aquaporins (below) allow water to diffuse through the cell membrane. Why are they needed?
To the right, coronavirus enters and exits the cell via endocytosis and exocyctosis.
Day 46. Tuesday, January 17th:
Day 46. Tuesday, January 17th:
Announcement: Quiz over how items enter and exit the cell scheduled for next Monday, January 23rd. Here are the concepts to study for the quiz.
Announcement: Quiz over how items enter and exit the cell scheduled for next Monday, January 23rd. Here are the concepts to study for the quiz.
Whiteboard Hypothesis
Whiteboard Hypothesis
-What processes do you think happened to cause the results that we saw in both the vinegar and Karo syrup soak? What evidence is needed to support your claim?
-What processes do you think happened to cause the results that we saw in both the vinegar and Karo syrup soak? What evidence is needed to support your claim?
-Design an eggsperiment that would allow you to test your hypothesis (claim) and list the basic steps you would take in this proposed eggsperiment.
-Design an eggsperiment that would allow you to test your hypothesis (claim) and list the basic steps you would take in this proposed eggsperiment.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 190 to 194 in the book. Answer question 1 through 5 on page 194. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 190 to 194 in the book. Answer question 1 through 5 on page 194. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 45. Thursday, January 12th:
Day 45. Thursday, January 12th:
Movement into and out of a cell:
Movement into and out of a cell:
Passive Transport = No Energy Needed
-Diffusion
-Osmosis
-Facilitated diffusion
Active Transport = Energy Needed
-Facilitated Transport
-Bulk Transport
-Endocytosis
-Exocytosis
-Phagocytosis
-Pinocytosis
Cell Analogy & Test Corrections
Cell Analogy & Test Corrections
HOMEWORK: Organelle Functions Form Use pages 196 to 205 as a resource in order to answer the questions on the form. Type a note at this assignment in Canvas letting me know that you have completed the work. Then I will check it.
HOMEWORK: Organelle Functions Form Use pages 196 to 205 as a resource in order to answer the questions on the form. Type a note at this assignment in Canvas letting me know that you have completed the work. Then I will check it.
Day 44. Tuesday, January 10th:
Day 44. Tuesday, January 10th:
Cell Membrane Analogy (SMART Board notes from all classes)
Cell Analogy Slideshow Table Group Assignment Worktime (Due next Thursday, January 20th) & Exam Corrections Worktime
Check Eggs...if time.
Day 43. Monday, January 9th:
Day 43. Monday, January 9th:
Weigh an egg
Here's the link to the spreadsheet.
Cell Analogy Slideshow Table Group Assignment (Due next Thursday, January 20th).
HOMEWORK: Read pages 208 to 213 in your book and answer questions 1 through 4 on page 213. Upload to Canvas (due tomorrow).
Day 42. Tuesday, December 20th:
Day 42. Tuesday, December 20th:
Whiteboard Review: Define, create a visual, and give examples
-unique properties of water
-types of bonds
-covalent
-ionic
-hydrogen
-dehydration synthesis
-hydrolysis
-carbohydrates
-proteins
-lipids
-nucleic acids
-how enzymes work and how they can be inhibited
Kahoots
HOMEWORK: The Main Points Lipids and Nucleic Acids Study Guide Part 3.
Day 41. Thursday, December 15th:
Day 41. Thursday, December 15th:
Molecular Sorting
Nucleic Acids Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4
HOMEWORK: The Main Points Carbohydrates and Proteins Study Guide Part 2.
Day 40. Tuesday, December 13th:
Finish Lipids
Lorenzo's Oil Movie; a true story about lipids, enzymes, and a disease treatment.
The Main Points Chemistry for Biology Study Guide Part 1.
Day 39. Monday, December 12th:
Day 39. Monday, December 12th:
Cheese Doodles
Table Group Google Search. What specific types of lipids are found in the following:
-butter -olive oil -lard -Crisco -coconut oil -fish oil
Table Group Google Search. What specific types of lipids are found in fat samples?
Day 38. Thursday, December 8th:
The Impact of Different Variables on Catalase Activity
Variables = Concentration, Temperature, & pH
Day 38. Thursday, December 8th:
The Impact of Different Variables on Catalase Activity
Variables = Concentration, Temperature, & pH
White Board Group Results = 5 Canvas Points
Include the following:
White Board Group Results = 5 Canvas Points
Include the following:
-Title
-Title
-Your hypothesis. What did you think would happen and rationale.
-Your hypothesis. What did you think would happen and rationale.
-How you controlled your experiment.
-How you controlled your experiment.
-A graph of your results including the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis.
-A graph of your results including the independent variable on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis.
- A statement regarding whether your results support your hypothesis. Why or why not?
- A statement regarding whether your results support your hypothesis. Why or why not?
-A model that explains what you observed in your experiment. See the board for an explanation of a model.
-A model that explains what you observed in your experiment. See the board for an explanation of a model.
-A serious contribution is made to the process of experimentation and communication during class share out.
-A serious contribution is made to the process of experimentation and communication during class share out.
Day 37. Tuesday, December 6th:
Day 37. Tuesday, December 6th:
1/2 Class Works on Catalase Lab with Beef or Potato
1/2 Class Works on Catalase Lab with Beef or Potato
1/2 Class Works on Reading and Book Assignment/Page 53
1/2 Class Works on Reading and Book Assignment/Page 53
Discussion
Discussion
Significant Topics Worktime:
Significant Topics Worktime:
Day 35. Thursday, December 1st:
Day 35. Thursday, December 1st:
Significant Topics Worktime:
Significant Topics Worktime:
Day 34. Tueday, November 29th:
Day 34. Tueday, November 29th:
Macromolecule Sorting
Macromolecule Sorting
Macromolecules with an Emphasis on Carbohydrates
Macromolecules with an Emphasis on Carbohydrates
Carbon can bond in four directions, therefore, can make very large molecules!
Carbon can bond in four directions, therefore, can make very large molecules!
Which of the following Macromolecule Cut Outs do you think are carbohydrates? Why? linear and cyclical glucose
Which of the following Macromolecule Cut Outs do you think are carbohydrates? Why? linear and cyclical glucose
Homework: Read pages 45 through 49 and answer questions 1 through 3 (except 2.c) on page 49. Upload a copy of a document with your answers to Canvas.
Homework: Read pages 45 through 49 and answer questions 1 through 3 (except 2.c) on page 49. Upload a copy of a document with your answers to Canvas.
Day 33. Monday, November 28th:
Day 33. Monday, November 28th:
Thanks, in advance, for your kindness towards Ms. Daly. I will be back tomorrow.
Thanks, in advance, for your kindness towards Ms. Daly. I will be back tomorrow.
Today you will watch Nova; Some of the Things Molecules Do and answer questions found in the video. Make sure that you hand in your work because this is an assignment to be turned in and entered in Canvas.
Today you will watch Nova; Some of the Things Molecules Do and answer questions found in the video. Make sure that you hand in your work because this is an assignment to be turned in and entered in Canvas.
Have a good day!
Have a good day!
Tuesday, November 22nd:
pH Lab
Thursday, November 17th: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE PROBLEM WALK ABOUT!
Thursday, November 17th: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE PROBLEM WALK ABOUT!
-5th period still needs to fill out group questions on first page.
Tuesday, November 14th:
Tuesday, November 14th:
Discussion on physical and chemical changes occuring within the biogeochemical cycles you are featuring in your poster-boards.
Discussion on physical and chemical changes occuring within the biogeochemical cycles you are featuring in your poster-boards.
Check-out with M. Hee.
Check-out with M. Hee.
Be able to explain:
Be able to explain:
-the problem you investigated
-the problem you investigated
-the cycles you have featured...make sure that you can locate physical and chemical changes within the cycles
-the cycles you have featured...make sure that you can locate physical and chemical changes within the cycles
-where the problem is within the cycle, or how the cycle impacts the problem
-where the problem is within the cycle, or how the cycle impacts the problem
-potential solutions
-potential solutions
HOMEWORK: Read pages 40 to 44 and answer questions 1 through 3 on page 44. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 40 to 44 and answer questions 1 through 3 on page 44. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 26. Tuesday, November 8th:
Day 26. Tuesday, November 8th:
Homework:
Homework:
Next time: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Physical vs Chemical Changes Bozeman Science Video and Discussion
Next time: Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Physical vs Chemical Changes Bozeman Science Video and Discussion
Day 25. Thursday, November 3rd:
Day 25. Thursday, November 3rd:
Test Corrections
New Seats
Atomic Structure Notes Here is a video of the material that might be helpful.
Biogeochemical Problem Table Assignment; Facts and Reference Document Due Today (5 points in Canvas)
Table Assignments for 5th:
-Coral Bleaching = Table 6
-Acid Rain = Table 4
-Commercial Livestock Farming = Table 8
-Oil Fracking = Table 7
-Ocean Acidification = Table 5
-Drought and Desertification = Table
-Increasing Wildfires = Table 2
-Microplastic Cycling = Table 1
- Eutrophication = Table 3
-Permafrost Melt = Table 9
Table Assignments for 7th:
-Coral Bleaching = Table 1
-Acid Rain = Table 5
-Commercial Livestock Farming = Table 2
-Oil Fracking = Table 7
-Ocean Acidification = Table 9
-Drought and Desertification = Table 4
-Increasing Wildfires = Table 6
-Microplastic Cycling = Table
- Eutrophication = Table 8
-Permafrost Melt = Table 3
HOMEWORK: Read pages 79 to 86 and answer questions 1 through 5 on page 86. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Napolean's death, a chemical mystery.
Napolean's death, a chemical mystery.
Day 24. Tuesday, November 1st:
Day 24. Tuesday, November 1st:
Mystery of Napoleon's death.
Mystery of Napoleon's death.
Test correction and homework time.
Test correction and homework time.
Homework: Read pages 34 through 38 and answer questions 1 through 5 on page 38. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Homework: Read pages 34 through 38 and answer questions 1 through 5 on page 38. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 23. Monday, October 31st:
Day 23. Monday, October 31st:
Test Corrections
Test Corrections
Day 22. Tuesday, October 25th:
Day 22. Tuesday, October 25th:
Ecology 2 Exam
Ecology 2 Exam
Day 21. Monday, October 24th:
Day 21. Monday, October 24th:
Review for Ecology 2 Exam (scheduled for next time we meet).
Review for Ecology 2 Exam (scheduled for next time we meet).
-Organism Relationships
-Organism Relationships
-Invasive Species Characteristics
-Invasive Species Characteristics
-Succession
-Succession
-Primary vs Secondary Succession
-Primary vs Secondary Succession
-Survivorship Curves and r and K strategists
-Survivorship Curves and r and K strategists
-Bio-controls
-Bio-controls
-Types of Competition and Limiting Factors
-Types of Competition and Limiting Factors
-Population Growth Curves
-Population Growth Curves
-Predator Prey Curves
-Predator Prey Curves
HOMEWORK: Use the Main Points 2 Study Guide, Ecology 2 Vocabulary, the Practice Exam above, and your notes to study for the exam scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25th.
HOMEWORK: Use the Main Points 2 Study Guide, Ecology 2 Vocabulary, the Practice Exam above, and your notes to study for the exam scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 25th.
Day 20. Thursday, October 20th:
Day 20. Thursday, October 20th:
Experimental Question
Experimental Question
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Dependent vs Independent Variable on a Graph
Dependent vs Independent Variable on a Graph
Finish Silent Invasion Examples
Finish Silent Invasion Examples
List of Invasive Strategies
List of Invasive Strategies
Day 19. Tuesday, October 18th:
Day 19. Tuesday, October 18th:
Data Nugget Case Studies. Table problems and share out.
Data Nugget Case Studies. Table problems and share out.
Share a statement of the problem/question.
Share a statement of the problem/question.
Graphical Display of the Data
Graphical Display of the Data
Your interpretation of the Data. Did it support the scientists hypothesis. Why or why not?
Your interpretation of the Data. Did it support the scientists hypothesis. Why or why not?
More examples of Oregon Invasive Species
More examples of Oregon Invasive Species
HOMEWORK: Finish and Data nuggets questions that you did not compete in class. Use this Main Points 2 Study Guide and Ecology 2 Vocabulary to study for the exam scheduled for next Tuesday, October 25th.
HOMEWORK: Finish and Data nuggets questions that you did not compete in class. Use this Main Points 2 Study Guide and Ecology 2 Vocabulary to study for the exam scheduled for next Tuesday, October 25th.
Day 18. Monday, October 17th:
Day 18. Monday, October 17th:
Announcement: Ecology 2 Exam scheduled for next Tuesday, October 25th.
Announcement: Ecology 2 Exam scheduled for next Tuesday, October 25th.
Silent Invasion
Silent Invasion
Many were surprised by how quickly life had come back to the mountain's ecosystems. I worked at Mt. St. Helens helping researchers document some of these changes. PBS image
The picture series below shows how an area in the blast zone at Mt. St. Helens changed over time. USFS Image
Muddy River at Mt. St. Helens was highly impacted by scalding mudflow during the 1980 eruption. It was an ideal location to study succession. Sci American Image
Day 17. Thursday, October 13th:
Day 17. Thursday, October 13th:
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Use a T-Test to look at succession on campus: An ecology class had Quadrant Plot data from before and after a campus beautification project. What does the data from before and after tell you about the impact of clearing the riparian area at CV? Use a TTEST to support your answer. Below is information on how to use a T-test.
Use a T-Test to look at succession on campus: An ecology class had Quadrant Plot data from before and after a campus beautification project. What does the data from before and after tell you about the impact of clearing the riparian area at CV? Use a TTEST to support your answer. Below is information on how to use a T-test.
T-test use in biology class: A statistical method to determine if the difference between two means (averages) to due to what we were testing, or random chance alone. The p value that is calculated helps us determine the chance that our results were due to random chance. A p value of .05 or below tells us that the chance that the difference in averages between two groups is related to chance alone is less than 5 percent. A p vale or less of .05 is usually acceptable to the scientific community.
T-test use in biology class: A statistical method to determine if the difference between two means (averages) to due to what we were testing, or random chance alone. The p value that is calculated helps us determine the chance that our results were due to random chance. A p value of .05 or below tells us that the chance that the difference in averages between two groups is related to chance alone is less than 5 percent. A p vale or less of .05 is usually acceptable to the scientific community.
Survivorship Curves
Survivorship Curves
Day 16
Day 16
Day 15 Exam Corrections and Protist Population Counts
Day 15 Exam Corrections and Protist Population Counts
Using Statistics in Data Analysis
A standard bell curve is shown above. This is what we often find when sampling data found in nature.
Is the difference in the averages above due to random chance alone or a new blood pressure treatment?
Day 14. Thursday, October 6th:
Day 14. Thursday, October 6th:
Finish Collecting Data (Parking Lot & Arboretum)
Finish Collecting Data (Parking Lot & Arboretum)
Use the T-Test to determine if the differences in averages between the areas sampled (Parking Lot & Arboretum) are due to random chance or what we were testing (lichen indication of air quality).
Use the T-Test to determine if the differences in averages between the areas sampled (Parking Lot & Arboretum) are due to random chance or what we were testing (lichen indication of air quality).
Homework: Read pages 130 to 135 in your biology book. Answer questions 1-4 and upload your answers to Canvas.
Homework: Read pages 130 to 135 in your biology book. Answer questions 1-4 and upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 13. Tuesday, October 4th:
Day 13. Tuesday, October 4th:
Exam for those absent on Monday.
Exam for those absent on Monday.
Organism Relationships
Organism Relationships
Living Together Film
Living Together Film
Lichen AQ data collection
Lichen AQ data collection
Homework: Read pages 102 to 104. Answer questions 4. a, b, c, and 5. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Homework: Read pages 102 to 104. Answer questions 4. a, b, c, and 5. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 12. Monday, October 3rd:
Day 12. Monday, October 3rd:
Ecology 1 Exam
Ecology 1 Exam
Day 11. Thursday, September 29th:
Day 11. Thursday, September 29th:
Ecology 1 BIOGO
Ecology 1 BIOGO
Ecology #1 Kahoot
Ecology #1 Kahoot
Homework. Continue to work on your study device using vocabulary terms. Create a Quizlet, flash cards, interactive notebook page, typed definitions, etc... and turn-in to Canvas. Due next time we meet, Monday, October 3rd.
Homework. Continue to work on your study device using vocabulary terms. Create a Quizlet, flash cards, interactive notebook page, typed definitions, etc... and turn-in to Canvas. Due next time we meet, Monday, October 3rd.
Niche Partitioning is a way that organisms can divide up a habitat without competing with each other for resources. How is the habitat of the shoreline divided up between the different bird species. How birds and bats divide the same resources?
Day 10. Tuesday, September 27th:
Day 10. Tuesday, September 27th:
Consider your vegetation infusion in the tub in the back of the room. If you were a Protist living in the tub, what resource might you be competing for?
Consider your vegetation infusion in the tub in the back of the room. If you were a Protist living in the tub, what resource might you be competing for?
Michael Tessmer Images
Day 9. Monday, September 26th:
Day 9. Monday, September 26th:
Announcement, Small Exam next Monday, October 3rd, including everything covered up to the end of this web.
Announcement, Small Exam next Monday, October 3rd, including everything covered up to the end of this web.
Compound Microscope Lab (in Notebook)
Compound Microscope Lab (in Notebook)
Day 8. Thursday, September 22nd:
Day 8. Thursday, September 22nd:
Announcement, Small Exam next Thursday & Friday, September 2th 3rd, including everything covered up to the end of this web.
Announcement, Small Exam next Thursday & Friday, September 2th 3rd, including everything covered up to the end of this web.
How Wolves Change Rivers/Trophic Cascades (4:34)
How Wolves Change Rivers/Trophic Cascades (4:34)
Calculating Simpson's Diversity Index
Calculating Simpson's Diversity Index
Riparian Area Species Richness Exploration
Riparian Area Species Richness Exploration
HOMEWORK: Read pages 166 to 172 in your biology book and answer questions 1-2. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 166 to 172 in your biology book and answer questions 1-2. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Which of these aquatic macroinvertebrates did you find in your leaf pack?
Which of these aquatic macroinvertebrates did you find in your leaf pack?
Day 7. Tuesday, September 20th
Day 7. Tuesday, September 20th
Announcement, Small Exam next Thursday & Friday, September 26th & 27th, including everything covered up to the end of this week.
Announcement, Small Exam next Thursday & Friday, September 26th & 27th, including everything covered up to the end of this week.
Work on the questions below while Ms. Hee calls your table groups up to enter your leaf pack data.
Work on the questions below while Ms. Hee calls your table groups up to enter your leaf pack data.
Look at this leaf pack data from previous classes.
What do you notice?
Compare and contrast the data from this spreadsheet with data that your group collected from one brick. Explain why you think these similarities and differences are present.
Does the data from previous classes support the model of a pyramid of trophic levels? Give evidence that supports your claim and explain your reasoning. Make a visual representation (chart, graph, other) that easily illustrates your points. You can turn this part in the basket if you wish (don't forget your first and last name).
One year a Field Biology Class broke a giant mercury thermometer in Jackson Creek. Mercury is a metal that can not be easily eliminated from organisms because it is stored in the body's lipids (fats). Which organisms would be most impacted by the mercury? Give your rationale (reasoning).
Do you think that the leaf pack data can actually represent what organisms might be present in Jackson Creek? Justify your claim.
Biodiversity Video (4:18)
After watching the video above, answer the following in your notes:
-What are the three intertwined features of biodiversity?
-Coral is considered a keystone organism what does this mean?
-Why is biodiversity an important concept to understand?
Biodiversity Video (4:18)
After watching the video above, answer the following in your notes:
-What are the three intertwined features of biodiversity?
-Coral is considered a keystone organism what does this mean?
-Why is biodiversity an important concept to understand?
How Wolves Change Rivers (4:34)
How Wolves Change Rivers (4:34)
HOMEWORK: Continue to work on your study device using vocabulary terms. Create a Quizlet, flash cards, interactive notebook page, typed definitions, etc... and turn-in to Canvas. Due next time we meet, Thursday, September 22nd.
HOMEWORK: Continue to work on your study device using vocabulary terms. Create a Quizlet, flash cards, interactive notebook page, typed definitions, etc... and turn-in to Canvas. Due next time we meet, Thursday, September 22nd.
Day 5. Thursday, September 15th:
Day 5. Thursday, September 15th:
Leaf Pack Setup
Leaf Pack Setup
Reflection Questions, answer in your notebook: What types of organisms do you predict we will find in our leaf packs next time we meet? What level of the energy pyramid in the riparian ecosystem might these organisms represent? Give your rationale/reasoning.
Reflection Questions, answer in your notebook: What types of organisms do you predict we will find in our leaf packs next time we meet? What level of the energy pyramid in the riparian ecosystem might these organisms represent? Give your rationale/reasoning.
If there is time, you may work on homework.
If there is time, you may work on homework.
- Describe the relationships between sea otters, urchins, and kelp. Explain happened to the kelp forest ecosystem when sea otters (from the top of the energy pyramid) were removed?
- View one of the case studies listed below and describe, in detail, how organisms found at the top of the energy pyramid can impact other organisms in the ecosystem. Name the specific organisms in your explanation.
-Arctic Tundra -Midwestern Lake -African Savannah -Venezuelan Lake
Day 4. Tuesday, September 13th:
Day 4. Tuesday, September 13th:
Introduction to Ecology
Terms in Slideshow:
-Ecology
-Ecologist
-Biosphere
-Biome
-Ecosystem
-Community
-Population
-Species
-Abiotic Factor
-Biotic Factor
Introduction to Ecology
Terms in Slideshow:
-Ecology
-Ecologist
-Biosphere
-Biome
-Ecosystem
-Community
-Population
-Species
-Abiotic Factor
-Biotic Factor
Complete the form in Canvas (M. Hee will open it up) related to the lecture above.
Complete the form in Canvas (M. Hee will open it up) related to the lecture above.
Moving on....Energy Flow Through Ecosystems:
Moving on....Energy Flow Through Ecosystems:
- Food Chains vs Food Webs. What are they? Compare and contrast.
- Why is energy flow through an ecosystem usually represented by a pyramid?
- What are trophic levels? Give some examples.
- Define and contrast autotrophs and heterotrophs.
- What are producers. Contrast photosynthetic and chemosynthetic producers.
- What are consumers. Differentiate between different types of consumers found in an ecosystem.
- What happens to energy as it moves through an ecosystem (up the energy pyramid)?
- What is bioaccumulation and its relationship to energy flow within and ecosystem?
Your table will be assigned a question. On the big white boards, write an answer to the question and draw a visual aid that helps illustrate the concept. Eventually you will share out.
Your table will be assigned a question. On the big white boards, write an answer to the question and draw a visual aid that helps illustrate the concept. Eventually you will share out.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 69 to 78. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 72 and questions 1 and 2 on page 78. Upload your answers to Canvas.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 69 to 78. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 72 and questions 1 and 2 on page 78. Upload your answers to Canvas.
Day 3. Monday, September 12th:
Day 3. Monday, September 12th:
Homework: Intro and Ecology Units Concepts and Vocabulary
Create a study device using the concepts and vocabulary terms at the link above. This could be a Quizlet, notecards, a document with definitions, a list with definitions in your notebook, etc... Upload a copy, link, or picture to your study device to Canvas.
Homework: Intro and Ecology Units Concepts and Vocabulary
Create a study device using the concepts and vocabulary terms at the link above. This could be a Quizlet, notecards, a document with definitions, a list with definitions in your notebook, etc... Upload a copy, link, or picture to your study device to Canvas.
Day 2. Tuesday, September 8th:
Day 2. Tuesday, September 8th:
Syllabus Questions and Check-in.
Syllabus Questions and Check-in.
-When is an assignment due?
-When is an assignment due?
-What happens if an assignment is late?
-What happens if an assignment is late?
-What percent of your grade is summative? Formative?
-What percent of your grade is summative? Formative?
-What is the summative retake policy?
-What is the summative retake policy?
-Why is it important to be on time?
-Why is it important to be on time?
Homework: Read pages 4 through 9 in your biology book. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 9 and submit your answers in Canvas.
Homework: Read pages 4 through 9 in your biology book. Answer questions 1 through 3 on page 9 and submit your answers in Canvas.
Day 1. Wednesday, September 7th:
Day 1. Wednesday, September 7th:
Name Cards
Name Cards
Name Lineup
Name Lineup
Homework: Read the course syllabus and share the information with your parents/guardians. Write a statement in the Syllabus Assignment (Canvas) that you understand and agree to the course guidelines. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the syllabus.
Homework: Read the course syllabus and share the information with your parents/guardians. Write a statement in the Syllabus Assignment (Canvas) that you understand and agree to the course guidelines. Let me know if you have any questions regarding the syllabus.
Tuesday....Alien Invasion OPB...Natives Walk
Invasives Data Nuggets https://datanuggets.org/tag/invasive-species/ group research and share out.
Thursday....review....
https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-wonders-whats-living-in-you-fnbfuy/
https://www.ted.com/talks/morgan_vague_these_bacteria_eat_plastic?language=en bacteria eats plastic
https://www.ted.com/talks/yu_tung_lee_hidden_tales_of_bacteria_and_energy bacteria and energy
https://www.ted.com/talks/tal_danino_programming_bacteria_to_detect_cancer_and_maybe_treat_it Programming Bacteria to Detect Cancer (and maybe treat it)
Animation Tutorials with meiosis, mitosis, evolution, respiration, etc...
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